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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
This book examines current context-specific trends and developments
in empirical research on arts education and arts in education, in
order to evaluate and create responsive approaches to future global
challenges. By highlighting the centrality of the arts in advancing
future orientations in education, it offers a timely and valuable
contribution to educational issues on preparing teachers and
learners for the increasingly complex societal dynamics and
unpredictable global economy.
This book discusses the current trends in luxury and jewelry and
presents how to make these sustainable for a better future. In the
age of sustainability, we increasingly see how designers and
consumers begin to think beyond a product's look&feel and
operation, and are especially concerned about what has happened
during its manufacturing process and what will happen once its
useful life comes to an end. Today, consumers value that every
industrial product and process should be sustainable, beneficial
for the people, the economy and the planet, and so is the case for
jewelry.
This is the first graduate textbook on the algorithmic aspects
of real algebraic geometry. The main ideas and techniques presented
form a coherent and rich body of knowledge. Mathematicians will
find relevant information about the algorithmic aspects.
Researchers in computer science and engineering will find the
required mathematical background. Being self-contained the book is
accessible to graduate students and even, for invaluable parts of
it, to undergraduate students. This second edition contains several
recent results on discriminants of symmetric matrices and other
relevant topics.
Luxury is booming. The rise of emerging-market luxury brands and
the digital revolution are reshaping the industry, but what's next
and what trends will the future bring?
The rise of emerging market luxury brands, digital and online
innovations, and growth in consumption globally has opened the
doors for seasoned luxury houses and new players to expand their
horizons. This book charts the trends that are shaping the luxury
industry, particularly the rise of the luxury industry in Asia and
emerging markets.
Evolution helps us understand our own humble place in the rich
tapestry of life. But what do we know about the theory of evolution
itself? Based on the popular podcast of the same name, Evolution
Talk reveals how the theory of evolution came to be and how it
explains the world around us. Before Charles Darwin, other
luminaries planted the seeds that would one day evolve into the
theory that would make him famous. Author Rick Coste begins by
shining a spotlight on the writers, philosophers, and scientists
who planted the seeds that would blossom into the theory of
evolution by natural selection, from Aristotle's big ideas to young
Mary Anning's discovery of the first ichthyosaur skeleton. After
exploring the contributions of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel
Wallace, Evolution Talk investigates the very beginnings of life
itself. From its genesis in a primordial pond to the endless and
beautiful forms which emerged to populate our once barren little
planet, adaptations such as altruism, sexual selection, and brains
further pushed life along its amazing path to today. Finally, Coste
concludes by taking a step back to ask questions about how we as
humans fit in, such as "Are we unique?" and "Are we still
evolving?" Breaking down complex concepts with easy-to-follow
language and engaging examples, Evolution Talk will educate and
entertain any reader looking to learn more about the greatest idea
ever.
Most probability problems involve random variables indexed by space and/or time. These problems almost always have a version in which space and/or time are taken to be discrete. This volume deals with areas in which the discrete version is more natural than the continuous one, perhaps even the only one than can be formulated without complicated constructions and machinery. The 5 papers of this volume discuss problems in which there has been significant progress in the last few years; they are motivated by, or have been developed in parallel with, statistical physics. They include questions about asymptotic shape for stochastic growth models and for random clusters; existence, location and properties of phase transitions; speed of convergence to equilibrium in Markov chains, and in particular for Markov chains based on models with a phase transition; cut-off phenomena for random walks. The articles can be read independently of each other. Their unifying theme is that of models built on discrete spaces or graphs. Such models are often easy to formulate. Correspondingly, the book requires comparatively little previous knowledge of the machinery of probability.
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