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This established textbook is noted for its coverage of optimization methods that are of practical importance. It provides a thorough treatment of standard methods such as linear and quadratic programming, Newton-like methods and the conjugate gradient method. The theoretical aspects of the subject include an extended treatment of optimality conditions and the significance of Lagrange multipliers. The relevance of convexity theory to optimization is also not ...
Predictive Analytics for Dummies, 2e will help the you understand the core of predictive analytics and get started putting it to use with readily available tools to collect and analyze data. You will learn how to incorporate algorithms through discovering data models, identifying similarities and relationships in your data, and how to predict the future through data classification. You will develop a roadmap by preparing your data, creating goals, processing your ...
Vitamins in Animal and Human Nutrition contains concise up-to-date information on vitamin nutrition for both animals and humans. The author defines these nutrients and describe their fascinating discovery, history, and relationship to various diseases and deficiencies. Discussion of vitamins also includes their chemical structure, properties and antagonist, supplementation, and toxicity. Vitamin-like substances, essential fatty acids, and vitamin supplementation ...
Highly regarded as the most comprehensive and authoritative work available, Tumors in Domestic Animals is an essential reference for veterinary pathologists, oncologists, clinicians, residents and students concerned with veterinary oncology. The fourth edition of this highly acclaimed textbook was updated and expanded by leading authorities on animal tumor pathology. The revision condenses a vast body of new research into useful information.
Contents: Preface. 1. ...
The interrelationship between wild animals domestic animals, and human health is appreciated now more than ever before . This is because of the recognition of the involvement of wild animals in diseases of humans and domestic animals, the impact of disease on wildlife management and conservation biology, recognition of new forms of environmental contamination, and academic interest in disease as an ecological factor.
This is the first introductory level book ...
Quantitative Aptitude forms an integral part of examinations conducted for campus placements, entry into banking sector, civil services and to public sector services through SSC (staff selection commission) examination. This book focuses primarily on the preparation of Bank P.O and clerical examinations, SSC, RRB, CSAT, campus placements and entrance to tier II MBA courses.
Contents: Preface. 1. Number system. 2. Percentages. 3. Profit, loss and discount. 4. ...
Written by one of the world’s leading literary theorists, this book provides a wide-ranging, accessible and humorous introduction to the English novel from Daniel Defoe to the present day.
An innovative introduction to chemical engineering computing As chemical engineering technology advances, so does the complexity of the problems that arise. The problemsthat chemical engineers and chemical engineering students face today can no longer be answered with programs written on a case-by-case basis. Introduction to Chemical Engineering Computing teaches professionalsand students the kinds of problems they will have to solve, the types of computer ...
Indian temples represent one of the great architectural traditions of the world. Built for Hindu, Buddhist and Jain worship, they are without parallel in the way that they combine direct sensuous appeal with a highly complex formal structure. This book explains the principles and processes underlying the designs of these monuments, providing essential historical background and placing the architecture in its cultural and religious context. It traces the origins ...
This important reference is the first work on Plant Biotechnology. Written by an international team of experienced researchers and professionals from both academia and industry, it will bring together the principles and practice of contemporary plant biotechnology to include:
_The techniques of plant genetic modification - applications of plant biotechnology, crop improvement in agriculture and a production system for pharmaceutical proteins.
_Ethics and ...