This book introduces a new, state-of-the-art method for the study of the asymptotic behavior of solutions to evolution partial differential equations; much of the text is dedicated to the application of this method to a wide class of nonlinear diffusion equations. The underlying theory hinges on a new stability result, formulated in the abstract setting of infinite-dimensional dynamical systems, which states that under certain hypotheses, the omega-limit set of a perturbed dynamical system is stable under arbitrary asymptotically small perturbations.The Stability Theorem is examined in detail in the first chapter, followed by a review of basic results and methods---many original to the authors---for the solution of nonlinear diffusion equations. Further chapters provide a self-contained analysis of specific equations, with carefully-constructed theorems, proofs, and references. In addition to the derivation of interesting limiting behaviors, the book features a variety of estimation techniques for solutions of semi- and quasilinear parabolic equations.Written by established mathematicians at the forefront of the field, this work is a blend of delicate analysis and broad application

Newtonian Nonlinear Dynamics for Complex Linear and Optimization Problems explores how Newton's equation for the motion of one particle in classical mechanics combined with finite difference methods allows creation of a mechanical scenario to solve basic problems in linear algebra and programming. The authors present a novel, unified numerical and mechanical approach and an important analysis method of optimization.

This text is concerned with the quantitative aspects of the theory of nonlinear diffusion equations; equations which can be seen as nonlinear variations of the classical heat equation. They appear as mathematical models in different branches of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering, and are also relevant in differential geometry and relativistic physics. Much of the modern theory of such equations is based on estimates and functional analysis.
Concentrating on a class of equations with nonlinearities of power type that lead to degenerate or singular parabolicity ("equations of porous medium type"), the aim of this text is to obtain sharp a priori estimates and decay rates for general classes of solutions in terms of estimates of particular problems. These estimates are the building blocks in understanding the qualitative theory, and the decay rates pave the way to the fine study of asymptotics. Many technically relevant questions are presented and analyzed in detail. A systematic picture of the most relevant phenomena is obtained for the equations under study, including time decay, smoothing, extinction in finite time, and delayed regularity.

VIAJANDO AL LADO DE LA MUERTE, es el relato de una serie de viajes que los protagonistas realizan por vacaciones, trabajo o estudio y cuyos destinos son lugares fascinantes. En cada viaje se suceden uno o mas crimenes, los cuales resultan incomprensibles. Pero la paciencia y astucia de los personajes les lleva a ir deduciendo el quien y el porque de los siniestros asesinatos. La lectura los hara viajar por lugares magicos como Luxor o Asuan, Jerash o Petra, Capadocia o Estambul, recorrer la Alhambra o el volcan Poas, el Puerto de Manzanillo, el Central Park o la Estatua de la Libertad. Son historias que le pueden suceder a la gente comun cuando llevan a cabo un viaje de turismo. La descripcion de los sitios visitados resultaran familiares a quienes ya los conozcan y un valioso antecedente para quienes apenas vayan a emprender la aventura a esos lugares frecuentados por lo viajeros. Sin duda el lector se identificara con alguno de los protagonistas en las calles de Nueva York. Con algun personaje en el crucero por el Nilo. Con la heroina de la ciudad rosada de Petra. Con el testigo de un crimen en Granada. Con un turista en las cascadas de Costa Rica. Quizas hasta con el culpable de un asesinato en Turquia. De cualquier forma, la lectura le llevara a un increible viaje en el que su companero de tour sera la muerte.

* Introduces a state-of-the-art method for the study of the asymptotic behavior of solutions to evolution partial differential equations.

* Written by established mathematicians at the forefront of their field, this blend of delicate analysis and broad application is ideal for a course or seminar in asymptotic analysis and nonlinear PDEs.

* Well-organized text with detailed index and bibliography, suitable as a course text or reference volume.

Presenting a selection of topics in the area of nonlocal and nonlinear diffusions, this book places a particular emphasis on new emerging subjects such as nonlocal operators in stationary and evolutionary problems and their applications, swarming models and applications to biology and mathematical physics, and nonlocal variational problems. The authors are some of the most well-known mathematicians in this innovative field, which is presently undergoing rapid development. The intended audience includes experts in elliptic and parabolic equations who are interested in extending their expertise to the nonlinear setting, as well as Ph.D. or postdoctoral students who want to enter into the most promising research topics in the field.

How do we know if mental health services work? What are the best ways to measure the outcomes of care for people with mental health problems? This book contains five practical scales for assessing the outcomes of mental healthcare. They are the European versions of: Camberwell Assessment of Need (for unmet and met needs) Client Socio-demographic and Service Receipt Inventory (for service costs) Involvement Evaluation Questionnaire (for impact of care on family members) Lancashire Quality of Life Profile (for quality of life) Verona Service Satisfaction Scale (for service satisfaction). Each scale has been standardised (in Danish, Dutch, English, Italian and Spanish), and has been shown to be reliable and valid in all these European languages. The book contains full details of the development of these scales, manuals for their use, the scales themselves and instructions on how to use the results. These new measures will be invaluable to all those in research, evaluation, audit and management who have an interest in evidence-based policy and practice in mental healthcare.

The Heat Equation is one of the three classical linear partial differential equations of second order that form the basis of any elementary introduction to the area of PDEs, and only recently has it come to be fairly well understood. In this monograph, aimed at research students and academics in mathematics and engineering, as well as engineering specialists, Professor Vazquez provides a systematic and comprehensive presentation of the mathematical theory of the nonlinear heat equation usually called the Porous Medium Equation (PME). This equation appears in a number of physical applications, such as to describe processes involving fluid flow, heat transfer or diffusion. Other applications have been proposed in mathematical biology, lubrication, boundary layer theory, and other fields. Each chapter contains a detailed introduction and is supplied with a section of notes, providing comments, historical notes or recommended reading, and exercises for the reader.

VIAJANDO AL LADO DE LA MUERTE, es el relato de una serie de viajes que los protagonistas realizan por vacaciones, trabajo o estudio y cuyos destinos son lugares fascinantes. En cada viaje se suceden uno o mas crimenes, los cuales resultan incomprensibles. Pero la paciencia y astucia de los personajes les lleva a ir deduciendo el quien y el porque de los siniestros asesinatos. La lectura los hara viajar por lugares magicos como Luxor o Asuan, Jerash o Petra, Capadocia o Estambul, recorrer la Alhambra o el volcan Poas, el Puerto de Manzanillo, el Central Park o la Estatua de la Libertad. Son historias que le pueden suceder a la gente comun cuando llevan a cabo un viaje de turismo. La descripcion de los sitios visitados resultaran familiares a quienes ya los conozcan y un valioso antecedente para quienes apenas vayan a emprender la aventura a esos lugares frecuentados por lo viajeros. Sin duda el lector se identificara con alguno de los protagonistas en las calles de Nueva York. Con algun personaje en el crucero por el Nilo. Con la heroina de la ciudad rosada de Petra. Con el testigo de un crimen en Granada. Con un turista en las cascadas de Costa Rica. Quizas hasta con el culpable de un asesinato en Turquia. De cualquier forma, la lectura le llevara a un increible viaje en el que su companero de tour sera la muerte.

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What's new in the European research and development area? Cloud computing is a provision model where whatever computing resource that can be thought of (machines, network, software solutions, applications) is provided as a service. This new paradigm has changed the center of gravity of computing in both the academic and industry environments, but despite the considerable efforts and investments, there are critical problems that are not yet solved. The research and development community involved in distributed computing is searching for viable solutions that will increase the adoption of the cloud. This is the case of the collaborative work done by multi-national teams in the context of the FP7 programme of the European Commission. Students, researchers and developers working in the field of distributed computing will find in this book a snapshot of the on-going activities in research and development of cloud computing undertaken at the European level. These activities are organized by the latest hot topics of cloud computing research, which include services, management, automation and adoption. Summarizing, this book will help the reader understand and identify the research and development winds that are pushing the clouds to Europe.