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Community Energy and Sustainable Energy Transitions: Experiences from Ethiopia, Malawi and Mozambique
by Vanesa Castán BrotoThis open access book engages with the difficulties of delivering community energy in practice, building on practical experiences in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Mozambique. In these countries, where many people lack access to electricity, community energy is an alternative to advance universal energy access. This book argues that, besides providing access, community energy is essential for achieving justice and resilience in sustainable energy transitions. Community energy combines off-grid infrastructures with innovative forms of governance to incorporate the perspectives of beneficiaries in the generation and distribution of electricity. Community energy has multiple benefits for communities, such as facilitating the adoption of renewable technologies, providing energy access where it is lacking, and building resilience. They also offer societal benefits beyond beneficiary communities, such as providing additional capacity to existing grids, delivering off-grid services where the grid is absent, and bridging on-grid and off-grid systems. Despite its promises, however, the adoption of community energy has been slow. This book presents a feminist-informed perspective on community energy to advance energy justice that puts disadvantaged communities at the centre of sustainable energy transitions. It also explores the room for manoeuvre within existing regulatory systems, supply chains, and delivery systems to facilitate its development. By engaging with existing experiences in community energy, the book demonstrates the potential of communities to gain control over their energy needs and resources and argues for the need to develop a wide range of transdisciplinary skills among policymakers, technicians and communities to deliver a just energy transition.
Cómo Cultivar Alimentos Orgánicos
by Pílula DigitalMás de 20 millones de personas en América del Norte cultivarán sus propios alimentos este año. La horticultura orgánica ha crecido en popularidad hace años, y por buenos motivos. La economía ha provocado que muchos recurran a modos de economizar con la comida y cultivar sus propios alimentos es una de las formas más fáciles de hacerlo. De acuerdo con National Gardening Association, el horticultor promedio gasta alrededor de US$ 70 con sus cosechas - ¡pero cultiva el equivalente a US$ 600 en vegetales! Y todos nosotros queremos tener la certeza de que la comida que nuestra familia consume sea la más saludable posible. Una huerta orgánica garantiza los productos más seguros y saludables para todos. Usted puede experimentar también innumerables variedades de vegetales disponibles en tiendas locales. Por otra parte, existe un beneficio adicional: los productos que maduran en tiendas no se comparan al sabor de los vegetales cultivados en casa.
Cómo Cultivar la Felicidad en Un Niño
by Pílula DigitalComo padre o madre, tu OBJETIVO es CRIAR a tu hijo para que sea capaz de vivir una vida LLENA de propósito y FELICIDAD. Sin embargo, como la vida tiene sus altibajos, ¿CÓMO ES POSIBLE conseguirlo, especialmente si tu hijo tiene el "gen pesimista"? En primer lugar, tenemos que DEFINIR lo que significa ser un NIÑO OPTIMISTA, discutir si el OPTIMISMO es genético o no, y cómo el mundo percibe el optimismo frente al pesimismo en un niño. Luego veremos cómo se puede ENSEÑAR el OPTIMISMO, incluso si la genética no está a favor del optimismo, utilizando tu propio EJEMPLO y AMOR.
Cómo tener una Piel Saludable: Consejos Valiosos para Cuidar de tu Piel
by Pílula DigitalLos CUIDADOS de la piel son un tema que merece ATENCIÓN reforzada. Porque es FÁCIL encontrar, en especial en internet, consejos y recetas EXTRAVAGANTES para aumentar su salud y su REJUVENECIMIENTO. Pero, aunque sean TENTADORAS por su practicidad y los SUPUESTOS resultados milagrosos, la mayoría no tienen APROBACIÓN médica. También, existen DIFERENTES tipos de piel, cada una con sus características y NECESIDADES distintas. Esto no se considera, entonces es difícil OBSERVAR cambios POSITIVOS en la piel. En algunos casos hasta puede haber EFECTOS colaterales no deseados, que van desde irritaciones alérgicas hasta el DESARROLLO de enfermedades. Además, queda la duda: ¿cómo CUIDAR la piel de manera de verdad eficiente y SEGURA? Para responder a esa cuestión, preparamos este LIBRO ELECTRÓNICO. ¡Siga leyendo y sepa que hacer!
The Companion to Development Studies
by Vandana Desai Robert B. Potter Emil DaunceyThe Companion to Development Studies is essential reading in the field of development studies. This indispensable resource offers succinct, up-to-date, and insightful chapters that reflect the diverse voices and perspectives informing the field and the dynamic interplay of theory, policy, and practice that characterises it.This fourth edition brings together contributions from an impressive range of renowned international experts and emerging voices at the forefront of development studies to deliver engaging, interdisciplinary, and provocative insights into this challenging field. The 98 chapters spanning both theory and practice offer readers accessible discussions of the core issues, emerging trends, and key debates of the discipline. Divided into nine sections of: theories and their contentions; histories and discourses of development; actors and institutions; identities and practices; people and the planet; the economics of development; conflict, violence, and peace; the changing landscape of development; and approaches to policy and practice; this timely new text provides easy to use summaries of all the major issues encountered in this rapidly growing and changing field.The Companion serves students and scholars across various disciplines, including development studies, geography, politics, international relations, sociology, anthropology, and economics. It offers incisive analysis and critical insights, equipping those working in development policy and practice with the knowledge and understanding they need to navigate and address contemporary global challenges.This textbook is supported by flexible, online resources for teaching and learning such as tutorial guides, key concept videos, and a filmography.
Comparative Administrative Law: Perspectives from Central and Eastern Europe (Routledge Research in Public Law)
by Ieva DeviatnikovaitėThis book presents the origins, doctrine, institutions, and challenges confronting modern administrative law in Central and Eastern European countries. Administrative law was first defined by a Polish lawyer in the 19th century, but for historical reasons, there has been little scholarship on the subject in relation to countries in the region in recent times. This book fills this gap in the literature. It examines the roots and structure of administrative law in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Slovak Republic, and Ukraine. Each chapter examines the key concepts including historical background, the system of administrative law, the civil service, the spectrum of administrative activity, judicial review and other types of control over public administration, and administrative liability. The impact of European Union law on the legal order of the countries is also reviewed. The book will be of interest to students, academics, and researchers working in the areas of administrative law, public law, comparative law, and legal history.
A Comparative Analysis of Political and Media Discourses about Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
by Oleinik AntonThis book explores the discursive dimension of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It analyzes how political leaders, mass media, social media, and ordinary people in Ukraine, Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France discuss the war. War propaganda and counterpropaganda structure discourses about the invasion, strengthening post-truth conditions. The book highlights the consequences of the growing distrust in the institutional truth-teller, mass media. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the first social media war. Social media became the principal source of information about the invasion. The rise of digital media did not change the tendency of the discourses about war to be territorially segregated according to national boundaries. Nationalization of discourses about war continues to prevail over their globalization. The corpora containing more than 180 million words in four languages inform the analysis. The data was collected during the first year and a half of Russia’sall-out war in Ukraine.
Comparative Genomics: 21st International Conference, RECOMB-CG 2024, Boston, MA, USA, April 27–28, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14616)
by Celine Scornavacca Maribel Hernández-RosalesThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Comparative Genomics, RECOMB-CG 2024, which was held in Boston, MA, USA, during April 27–28, 2024. The 13 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 21 submissions. The papers are divided into the following topical sections: phylogenetic networks; homology and phylogenetic reconstruction; tools for evolution reconstruction; genome rearrangements; and genome evolution.
A Comparative Study of Representative Systems
by Yezhong ZhouThis book demonstrates the social and historical conditions for the existence and development of the representative system and uncovers the laws dictating its occurrence, development and operation. Due to the barriers of language and cultural communication, the understanding of democracy differs in western and Chinese cultures, which leads to many misinterpretations and even bias. The book displays the merits and drawbacks of different forms of democracy on the basis of a comparative study of the different representative systems and argues that different representative systems can co-exist side by side and that the selection of the appropriate form of democracy must reflect the actual conditions in a given country. Therefore, a blind evaluation or criticism is unreliable.The book could provide good opportunities for western scholars to see how the Chinese scholars understand democracy and the representative system, help the westerners to understand the forms of democracy with Chinese characteristics and rationality of the socialist people’s representative system, grasp the true essence of Chinese Constitution and democracy and give up their bias towards China for a better communication and mutual understanding. This book constructs a theoretical framework for studying the representative system and provides a solid foundation for its further research, promoting the improvement and development of constitutional jurisprudence. Even today, the comparative study of the basic theories, system building, and operation of the representative system are of great theoretical significance and practical value in the Chinese political development and reform.The book is primarily intended for graduates and scholars in the areas of constitutional jurisprudence on China and abroad. It is a must-read for constitutional researchers and those who want to know the essential differences between Chinese and Western constitutional jurisprudence.
Complaints, Litigation and Clinical Errors: A Practical Guide for Health Care Students and Professionals
by Amar Alwitry Janine CollierThis concise book provides readers with practical guidance to help them to both avoid errors and develop robust processes to protect themselves and their patients, as well as dealing appropriately with complaints and litigation, when things do go wrong. Free of complex legal terminology, the book outlines key concepts in medical law and how these may be applied to clinical situations in both hospital and community settings.Key Features· Accessible text addressing these specific areas of concern for all health care students and practitioners – error and harm, complaints, negligence claims and litigation· Supported throughout with case examples, accompanied by commentaries from experienced clinical specialists· Both medical and legal perspectives are reflected in the experienced editor teamIncorporating case law with practical studies, legal information is supplemented by clinical commentaries from a range of specialists representing the perspective of the health care practitioner. The book is essential reading for medical and health students, practising clinicians and allied health care professionals at all levels.
The Complete Works Volume of Rosa Luxemburg: Volume V
by Rosa LuxemburgThis volume is the first to contain all of Luxemburg&’s eloquent writings on the 1917 Russian Revolution and 1918-19 German RevolutionThis volume is the first to contain all of Luxemburg&’s eloquent writings on the 1917 Russian and 1918-19 German Revolutions. It also contains articles, essays and manuscripts on the European socialist movement prior to World War I and her effort to rebuild the socialist movement on revolutionary foundations in its aftermath.Much of this material appears in English for the first time. Her incisive contributions on revolutionary strategy, the German and Russian Revolutions, and the transition to socialism reveal a profound commitment to radical democracy, which becomes evident as she elaborates on her lived experience with razor-sharp conceptualizations of the mass strike.Her democratic commitment is also highlighted in her deepening conflict with the bureaucratic conservatism afflicting the German Social Democratic Party.She is horrified yet at the same time grimly analytical while surveying the unfolding violence and brutality of the First World War.Deeply inspired by Russia&’s 1917 upsurge, she is nonetheless compelled to analyze and criticize fatal limitations of the Russian Revolution.Swept up in the revolutionary chaos sweeping through Germany in 1918-1919 which results in her own martyrdom, she gives voice to revolution&’s final testament: &“I was, I am, I shall be.&”
Complex Digital Hardware Design
by Istvan NagyThis book is about how to design the most complex types of digital circuit boards used inside servers, routers and other equipment, from high-level system architecture down to the low-level signal integrity concepts. It explains common structures and subsystems that can be expanded into new designs in different markets.The book is targeted at all levels of hardware engineers. There are shorter, lower-level introductions to every topic, while the book also takes the reader all they way to the most complex and most advanced topics of digital circuit design, layout design, analysis, and hardware architecture.
Complex Networks XV: Proceedings of the 15th Conference on Complex Networks, CompleNet 2024 (Springer Proceedings in Complexity)
by Federico Botta Mariana Macedo Hugo Barbosa Ronaldo MenezesThe International Conference on Complex Networks (CompleNet) brings together researchers and practitioners from diverse disciplines working on areas related to complex networks. CompleNet has been an active conference since 2009. Over the past two decades, we have witnessed an exponential increase in the number of publications and research centres dedicated to this field of Complex Networks (aka Network Science). From biological systems to computer science, from technical to informational networks, and from economic to social systems, complex networks are becoming pervasive for dozens of applications. It is the interdisciplinary nature of complex networks that CompleNet aims to capture and celebrate. The CompleNet conference is one of the most cherished events by scientists in our field. Maybe it is because of its motivating format, consisting of plenary sessions (no parallel sessions); or perhaps the reason is that it finds the perfect balance between young and senior participation, a balance in the demographics of the presenters, or perhaps it is just the quality of the work presented.
Complexities 2: Various Approaches in the Field of Social and Human Sciences
by Jean-Pierre Briffaut Daniel KrobAwareness of complexity in science and technology dates back to the 1970s. However, all social systems tend to develop structures that become more complex over time, be it within families, tribes, cities, states, or societal and economic organizations. Complexities 2 covers a broad array of fields, from justice and linguistics to education and organizational management. The aim of this book is to show, without aiming to provide a comprehensive overview, the diversity of approaches and behaviors towards the obstacle of complexity in understanding and achieving human actions. When we see complexity as the incompleteness of knowledge and the uncertainty of the future, we realize that simplifying is not an adequate approach to complexity, even in the humanities and social sciences. This book explores the relationship between order and disorder in this field of knowledge.
Composite Predicates in Late Modern English (Routledge Focus on Linguistics)
by Ljubica LeoneThis volume provides a concise overview of the diachronic development of composite predicates (CPs) in Late Modern English, offering clearer evidence of ongoing language change using data less readily available in other corpora.While previous scholarship on CPs exists from a synchronic perspective, this book is the first to focus exclusively on Late Modern English with a diachronic approach to CPs, understood as phraseological verbs consisting of a verb and a deverbal noun or this combination with a preposition, such as to ask a question or to take hold of. The volume builds on real-life spoken data encompassing the proceedings of the Old Bailey at the Central Criminal Court in London, which predate the invention of audio-recording technology. Leone explores syntactic and semantic changes and the role performed by phenomena associated with grammaticalization, lexicalization and idiomatization in this period from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives.The book sheds light on ongoing processes of change in spoken data, enriching knowledge on language change in this period and offering directions for future research. This book will appeal to scholars in English historical linguistics, syntax and semantics, and language change.
CompTIA Network+ Practice Tests: Exam N10-009 (Certmike Get Certified Ser.)
by Craig ZackerAssess and improve your networking skillset with proven Sybex practice tests In the freshly revised Third Edition of CompTIA Network+ Practice Tests Exam N10-009, IT expert and author Craig Zacker delivers a set of accessible and useful practice tests for the updated Network+ Exam N10-009. You'll prepare for the exam, learn the information you need in an industry interview, and get ready to excel in your first networking role. These practice tests gauge your skills in deploying wired and wireless devices; understanding network documentation and the purpose of network services; work with datacenter, cloud, and virtual networking concepts; monitor network activity; and more. This book also offers: Comprehensive coverage of all five domain areas of the updated Network+ exam, including network concepts, implementation, operations, security, and troubleshooting Practical and efficient preparation for the Network+ exam with hundreds of domain-by-domain questions Access to the Sybex interactive learning environment and online test bank Perfect for anyone preparing for the CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-009, the CompTIA Network+ Practice Tests Exam N10-009 is also an indispensable resource for network administrators seeking to enhance their skillset with new, foundational skills in a certification endorsed by industry leaders around the world. And save 10% when you purchase your CompTIA exam voucher with our exclusive WILEY10 coupon code.
CompTIA Network+ Study Guide: Exam N10-009 (Sybex Study Guide)
by Todd Lammle Jon BuhagiarPrepare for the Network+ certification and a new career in network installation and administration In the newly revised Sixth Edition of CompTIA Network+ Study Guide: Exam N10-009, bestselling authors and network experts Todd Lammle and Jon Buhagiar deliver thorough and accurate coverage of how to install, configure, and troubleshoot today's networking hardware peripherals and protocols. This book shows you how to succeed on the in-demand CompTIA Network+ certification exam, impress interviewers in the networking industry, and excel in your first role as a network administrator, support technician, or related position. The accomplished authors draw on their combined 30+ years of networking experience to walk you through the ins and outs of the five functional domains covered by the Network+ Exam: N10-009: Networking concepts, implementation, operations, security, and troubleshooting. You'll also get: Comprehensive, domain-specific coverage of the updated Network+ Exam: N10-009 objectives Preparation for the leading network certification used by over 350,000 networking professionals Access to a superior set of online study tools, including hundreds of practice questions, flashcards, and a glossary of key terms Perfect for anyone preparing for the latest version of the CompTIA Network+ Exam: N10-009, the Sixth Edition of CompTIA Network+ Study Guide: Exam N10-009 is a must-have resource for network admins seeking to enhance their skillset with foundational skills endorsed by industry pros and thought leaders from around the world. And save 10% when you purchase your CompTIA exam voucher with our exclusive WILEY10 coupon code.
CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests: Exam SY0-701 (Sybex Study Guide Ser.)
by David SeidlPrepare for the Security+ certification exam confidently and quickly CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests: Exam SY0-701, Third Edition, prepares you for the newly updated CompTIA Security+ exam. You'll focus on challenging areas and get ready to ace the exam and earn your Security+ certification. This essential collection of practice tests contains study questions covering every single objective domain included on the SY0-701. Comprehensive coverage of every essential exam topic guarantees that you'll know what to expect on exam day, minimize test anxiety, and maximize your chances of success. You'll find 1000 practice questions on topics like general security concepts, threats, vulnerabilities, mitigations, security architecture, security operations, and security program oversight. You'll also find: Complimentary access to the Sybex test bank and interactive learning environment Clear and accurate answers, complete with explanations and discussions of exam objectives Material that integrates with the CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701, Ninth Edition The questions contained in CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests increase comprehension, strengthen your retention, and measure overall knowledge. It's an indispensable part of any complete study plan for Security+ certification. And save 10% when you purchase your CompTIA exam voucher with our exclusive WILEY10 coupon code.
CompTIA Security+ Study Guide with over 500 Practice Test Questions: Exam SY0-701 (Sybex Study Guide)
by Mike Chapple David SeidlMaster key exam objectives and crucial cybersecurity concepts for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam, along with an online test bank with hundreds of practice questions and flashcards In the newly revised ninth edition of CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701, veteran cybersecurity professionals and educators Mike Chapple and David Seidl deliver easy-to-follow coverage of the security fundamentals tested by the challenging CompTIA SY0-701 exam. You’ll explore general security concepts, threats, vulnerabilities, mitigations, security architecture and operations, as well as security program management and oversight. You’ll get access to the information you need to start a new career—or advance an existing one—in cybersecurity, with efficient and accurate content. You’ll also find: Practice exams that get you ready to succeed on your first try at the real thing and help you conquer test anxiety Hundreds of review questions that gauge your readiness for the certification exam and help you retain and remember key concepts Complimentary access to the online Sybex learning environment, complete with hundreds of additional practice questions and flashcards, and a glossary of key terms, all supported by Wiley's support agents who are available 24x7 via email or live chat to assist with access and login questions Perfect for everyone planning to take the CompTIA SY0-701 exam, as well as those aiming to secure a higher-level certification like the CASP+, CISSP, or CISA, this study guide will also earn a place on the bookshelves of anyone who’s ever wondered if IT security is right for them. It’s a must-read reference!And save 10% when you purchase your CompTIA exam voucher with our exclusive WILEY10 coupon code.
Computational Approaches in Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering Applications (Emerging Trends in Biomedical Technologies and Health informatics)
by Sebastián Jaramillo-Isaza Roshani Raut Pranav Deepak Pathak Pradnya Borkar Rutvij H. JhaveriComputational Approaches in Bioengineering, Volume 2—Computational Approaches in Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering Applications is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that provides a broad overview of the use of computational methods in the fields of biomaterials and biomedical engineering. Written by a team of experts in the field of biomaterials and biomedical engineering, it provides a wealth of information on the use of computational methods in these fields. Furthermore, it explores emerging trends and discusses future directions and associated limitations in the field. Through thorough exploration and explanation, it showcases the latest research and advancements, offering valuable insights into how computational methods are utilized to design and optimize biomaterials, simulate biological processes, and develop innovative medical devices.FEATURES Provides practical guidance and real-world examples to help readers apply computational approaches effectively in their work Explores the diverse computational approaches employed in biomaterials and biomedical engineering applications, offering a comprehensive view of the field Introduces emerging topics and cutting-edge techniques, keeping wide range of readers at the forefront of advancements in computational bioengineering Discusses the integration of computational methods in biomaterials and biomedical engineering, fostering a deeper understanding of their synergistic potential Provides a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students alike, serving as a comprehensive guide to computational approaches in biomaterials and biomedical engineering applications The book is well-organized and easy to read. The chapters are written in a clear and concise style, and they provide a comprehensive overview of the topics covered. The book is also well-illustrated with figures and tables that help to explain the concepts discussed in the text. With its comprehensive coverage, practical examples, and expert insights, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of biomaterials and biomedical engineering.
Computational Approaches in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (Emerging Trends in Biomedical Technologies and Health informatics)
by Sebastián Jaramillo-Isaza Roshani Raut Pranav Deepak Pathak Pradnya Borkar Rutvij H. JhaveriVolume 1 of Computational Approaches in Bioengineering—Computational Approaches in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics—explores many significant topics of biomedical engineering and bioinformatics in an easily understandable format. It explores recent developments and applications in bioinformatics, biomechanics, artificial intelligence (AI), signal processing, wearable sensors, biomaterials, cell biology, synthetic biology, biostatistics, prosthetics, big data, and algorithms. From applications of biomaterials in advanced drug delivery systems to the role of big data, AI, and machine learning in disease diagnosis and treatment, the book will help readers understand how these technologies are being applied across the areas of biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, and healthcare. The chapters also include case studies on the role of medical robots in surgery and the determination of protein structure using genetic algorithms. The contributors are all leading experts across multiple disciplines and provide chapters that truly represent a complete view of these state-of-the-art technologies.FEATURES Covers a wide range of subjects from biomedical engineering like wearable devices, biomaterials, synthetic biology, phytochemical extraction, and prosthetics Explores AI, machine learning, big data analysis, and algorithms in biomedical engineering and bioinformatics in an easily understandable format Includes case studies on the role of medical robots in surgery and the determination of protein structure using genetic algorithms Discusses genetic diagnosis, classification, and risk prediction in cancer using next-generation sequencing in oncology This book is ideally designed for biomedical professionals, biomedical engineers, healthcare professionals, data engineers, clinicians, physicians, medical students, hospital directors, clinical researchers, and others who work in the field of artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and computational biology.
Computational Design for Landscape Architects
by Brendan HarmonThis book is a guide to computational design for landscape architects replete with extensive tutorials. It introduces algorithmic approaches for modeling and designing landscapes. The aim of this book is to use algorithms to understand and design landscape as a generative system, i.e. to harness the processes that shape landscape to generate new forms. An algorithmic approach to design is gently introduced through visual programming with Grasshopper, before more advanced methods are taught in Python, a high-level programming language. Topics covered include parametric design, randomness and noise, waves and attractors, lidar, drone photogrammetry, point cloud modeling, terrain modeling, earthworks, digital fabrication, and more. The chapters include sections on theory, methods, and either visual programming or scripting. Online resources for the book include code and datasets so that readers can easily follow along and try out the methods presented. This book is a much-needed guide, both theoretical and practical, on computational design for students, educators, and practitioners of landscape architecture.
Computational Stochastic Programming: Models, Algorithms, and Implementation (Springer Optimization and Its Applications #774)
by Lewis NtaimoThis book provides a foundation in stochastic, linear, and mixed-integer programming algorithms with a focus on practical computer algorithm implementation. The purpose of this book is to provide a foundational and thorough treatment of the subject with a focus on models and algorithms and their computer implementation. The book’s most important features include a focus on both risk-neutral and risk-averse models, a variety of real-life example applications of stochastic programming, decomposition algorithms, detailed illustrative numerical examples of the models and algorithms, and an emphasis on computational experimentation. With a focus on both theory and implementation of the models and algorithms for solving practical optimization problems, this monograph is suitable for readers with fundamental knowledge of linear programming, elementary analysis, probability and statistics, and some computer programming background. Several examples of stochastic programming applications areincluded, providing numerical examples to illustrate the models and algorithms for both stochastic linear and mixed-integer programming, and showing the reader how to implement the models and algorithms using computer software.
Computer and Information Science and Engineering: Volume 16 (Studies in Computational Intelligence #1156)
by Roger LeeThis book reports state-of-the-art results in Computer Information Science and Engineering in both printed and electronic form. Studies in Computation Intelligence (SCI) has grown into the most comprehensive computational intelligence research forum available in the world.
Computer Architecture
by Charles FoxNot since the 1980s has computer architecture been so exciting! This book captures the moment, mining the history of computing to teach key concepts in modern hardware design and introduce the neural and quantum architectures of the future.Computer Architecture is an in-depth exploration of the principles and designs that have shaped computer hardware through the ages, from counting devices like the abacus, to Babbage&’s Difference Engine, to modern GPUs and the frontiers of quantum computing.This engaging blend of history, theory, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples is sure to make for an insightful romp through a fast-changing world. You won&’t just read about computer architecture, you&’ll also gain the understanding to touch, build, and program it. You&’ll explore the basic structures of a CPU by learning to program a Victorian Analytical Engine. You&’ll extend electronic machines to 8-bit and 16-bit retro gaming computers, learning to program a Commodore 64 and an Amiga. You&’ll delve into x86 and RISC-V architectures, cloud and supercomputers, and ideas for future technologies. You&’ll also learn:• How to represent data with different coding schemes and build digital logic gates • The basics of machine and assembly language programming• How pipelining, out-of-order execution, and parallelism work, in context• The power and promise of neural networks, DNA, photonics, and quantum computing Whether you&’re a student, a professional, or simply a tech enthusiast, after reading this book, you&’ll grasp the milestones of computer architecture and be able to engage directly with the technology that defines today&’s world. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and above all, see and experience the digital world, hands-on.