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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Art of Proof is designed for a one-semester or two-quarter course. A typical student will have studied calculus (perhaps also linear algebra) with reasonable success. With an artful mixture of chatty style and interesting examples, the student's previous intuitive knowledge is placed on solid intellectual ground. The topics covered include: integers, induction, algorithms, real numbers, rational numbers, modular arithmetic, limits, and uncountable sets. Methods, such as axiom, theorem and proof, are taught while discussing the mathematics rather than in abstract isolation. Some of the proofs are presented in detail, while others (some with hints) may be assigned to the student or presented by the instructor. The authors recommend that the two parts of the book -- Discrete and Continuous -- be given equal attention.The book ends with short essays on further topics suitable for seminar-style presentation by small teams of students, either in class or in a mathematics club setting. These include: continuity, cryptography, groups, complex numbers, ordinal number, and generating functions. 204 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Art of Proof is designed for a one-semester or two-quarter course. A typical student will have studied calculus (perhaps also linear algebra) with reasonable success. With an artful mixture of chatty style and interesting examples, the student's previous intuitive knowledge is placed on solid intellectual ground. The topics covered include: integers, induction, algorithms, real numbers, rational numbers, modular arithmetic, limits, and uncountable sets. Methods, such as axiom, theorem and proof, are taught while discussing the mathematics rather than in abstract isolation. Some of the proofs are presented in detail, while others (some with hints) may be assigned to the student or presented by the instructor. The authors recommend that the two parts of the book -- Discrete and Continuous -- be given equal attention.The book ends with short essays on further topics suitable for seminar-style presentation by small teams of students, either in class or in a mathematics club setting. These include: continuity, cryptography, groups, complex numbers, ordinal number, and generating functions. 204 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Karin Nickenig befasst sich in diesem essential in aller Kürze mit den wesentlichen Fachbegriffen aus der Buchführung und Kostenrechnung (Rechnungswesen), sowie einschlägigem Fachvokabular aus dem Steuerrecht (insb. Einkommen-, Umsatz- und Gewerbesteuer). Der Leser erhält mit Hilfe dieses praxisorientierten kleinen Nachschlagewerks einen einfachen, dennoch fundierten Einstieg in relevante Begriffsdefinitionen, welche zum beruflichen Alltag z.B. eines kaufmännischen Angestellten oder Unternehmers gehören. Die Anordnung in alphabetischer Reihenfolge erleichtert das Auffinden der Begriffe im Praxisalltag 'auf die Schnelle'. 32 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Art of Proof is designed for a one-semester or two-quarter course. A typical student will have studied calculus (perhaps also linear algebra) with reasonable success. With an artful mixture of chatty style and interesting examples, the student's previous intuitive knowledge is placed on solid intellectual ground. The topics covered include: integers, induction, algorithms, real numbers, rational numbers, modular arithmetic, limits, and uncountable sets. Methods, such as axiom, theorem and proof, are taught while discussing the mathematics rather than in abstract isolation. Some of the proofs are presented in detail, while others (some with hints) may be assigned to the student or presented by the instructor. The authors recommend that the two parts of the book -- Discrete and Continuous -- be given equal attention. The book ends with short essays on further topics suitable for seminar-style presentation by small teams of students, either in class or in a mathematics club setting. These include: continuity, cryptography, groups, complex numbers, ordinal number, and generating functions.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This bookdeals with the development of so-called fourth generation mobile communications or 4G. It covers all aspects of the technology in a form comprehensible to the general reader, a history of its implementation on a worldwide basis and information on how it will be used to improve business transactions. It is up-to-date, comprehensive, and is based upon information acquired from well over one thousand individual sources. All of the data are set up in a manner that simplifies comparisons between countries and service providers. Based on the extensive analysis of the different contexts and progress of 4G technology, future prospects for high-speed mobile communications are also presented. ¿.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -These in-depth case studies provide novel insights in to the fast-changing language situation in multilingual China, and how it changes the meanings of language identity and language learning. This linguistic ethnographic study of language attitudes and identities in contemporary China in the era of multilingualism provides a comprehensive and critical review of the state of the art in the field of language-attitude research, and situates attitudes towards Chinese regional dialects in their social, historical as well as local contexts.The role of language policies and the links between the interactional phenomena and other contextual factors are investigated through the multi-level analysis of linguistic ethnographic data. This study captures the long-term language socialisation process and the moment-to-moment construction of language attitudes at a level of detail that is rarely seen. The narrative is presented in a highly readable style, without compromising the theoretical sophistication and sociolinguistic complexities.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dieses Buch bietet eine sorgfältige und leicht verdauliche Einführung in die Anfangsgründe der Gruppentheorie, welche die grundlegendste Disziplin der abstrakten Algebra ist. Mit seinen ausführlichen Erklärungen ist es bereits für interessierte SchülerInnen ohne Vorkenntnisse gut lesbar, kann aber auch Mathematik-StudentInnen den Einstieg in die Algebra erleichtern. Durch seine über 80 Übungsaufgaben mit detaillierten Lösungen ist dieses Buch ideal zum Selbststudium geeignet. 232 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Through its scope and depth of coverage, this book addresses the needs of the vibrant and rapidly growing engineering fields, bioengineering and biomedical engineering, while implementing software that engineers are familiar with.The author integrates introductory statistics for engineers and introductory biostatistics as a single textbook heavily oriented to computation and hands on approaches. For example, topics ranging from the aspects of disease and device testing, Sensitivity, Specificity and ROC curves, Epidemiological Risk Theory, Survival Analysis, or Logistic and Poisson Regressions are covered.In addition to the synergy of engineering and biostatistical approaches, the novelty of this book is in the substantial coverage of Bayesian approaches to statistical inference. Many examples in this text are solved using both the traditional and Bayesian methods, and the results are compared and commented.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Pattern recognition has its origins in engineering, whereas machine learning grew out of computer science. However, these activities can be viewed as two facets of the same field, and together they have undergone substantial development over the past ten years. In particular, Bayesian methods have grown from a specialist niche to become mainstream, while graphical models have emerged as a general framework for describing and applying probabilistic models. Also, the practical applicability of Bayesian methods has been greatly enhanced through the development of a range of approximate inference algorithms such as variational Bayes and expectation pro- gation. Similarly, new models based on kernels have had significant impact on both algorithms and applications. This new textbook reacts these recent developments while providing a comprehensive introduction to the fields of pattern recognition and machine learning. It is aimed at advanced undergraduates or first year PhD students, as wellas researchers and practitioners, and assumes no previous knowledge of pattern recognition or - chine learning concepts. Knowledge of multivariate calculus and basic linear algebra is required, and some familiarity with probabilities would be helpful though not essential as the book includes a self-contained introduction to basic probability theory. 760 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Art of Proof is designed for a one-semester or two-quarter course. A typical student will have studied calculus (perhaps also linear algebra) with reasonable success. With an artful mixture of chatty style and interesting examples, the student's previous intuitive knowledge is placed on solid intellectual ground. The topics covered include: integers, induction, algorithms, real numbers, rational numbers, modular arithmetic, limits, and uncountable sets. Methods, such as axiom, theorem and proof, are taught while discussing the mathematics rather than in abstract isolation. Some of the proofs are presented in detail, while others (some with hints) may be assigned to the student or presented by the instructor. The authors recommend that the two parts of the book -- Discrete and Continuous -- be given equal attention.The book ends with short essays on further topics suitable for seminar-style presentation by small teams of students, either in class or in a mathematics club setting. These include: continuity, cryptography, groups, complex numbers, ordinal number, and generating functions.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The book serves as a first introduction to computer programming of scientific applications, using the high-level Python language. The exposition is example and problem-oriented, where the applications are taken from mathematics, numerical calculus, statistics, physics, biology and finance. The book teaches 'Matlab-style' and procedural programming as well as object-oriented programming. High school mathematics is a required background and it is advantageous to study classical and numerical one-variable calculus in parallel with reading this book. Besides learning how to program computers, the reader will also learn how to solve mathematical problems, arising in various branches of science and engineering, with the aid of numerical methods and programming. By blending programming, mathematics and scientific applications, the book lays a solid foundation for practicing computational science.From the reviews:Langtangen . does an excellent job of introducing programming as a set of skills in problem solving. He guides the reader into thinking properly about producing program logic and data structures for modeling real-world problems using objects and functions and embracing the object-oriented paradigm. . Summing Up: Highly recommended.F. H. Wild III, Choice, Vol. 47 (8), April 2010Those of us who have learned scientific programming in Python 'on the streets' could be a little jealous of students who have the opportunity to take a course out of Langtangen's Primer.'John D. Cook, The Mathematical Association of America, September 2011This book goes through Python in particular, and programming in general, via tasks that scientists will likely perform. It contains valuable informationfor students new to scientific computing and would be the perfect bridge between an introduction to programming and an advanced course on numerical methods or computational science.Alex Small,IEEE, CiSE Vol. 14 (2), March /April 2012 'This fourth edition is a wonderful, inclusive textbook that covers pretty much everything one needs to know to go from zero to fairly sophisticated scientific programming in Python.' Joan Horvath, Computing Reviews, March 2015 922 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Das Buch vermittelt Basiswissen über zwei grundlegende Bereiche der Allgemeinen Psychologie: Menschliche Wahrnehmung und Aufmerksamkeit. Welche Theorien sind wichtig Welche Kontroversen und Fragen beschäftigen die Forscher aktuell, und wie haben sich die Gebiete historisch entwickelt In klarer, verständlicher Form führen die Autoren in die wichtigsten Grundfragen ein und verhelfen Leserinnen und Lesern so zu Orientierung und Überblick. 176 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -In diesem Ratgeber macht Rainer Sachse Ihnen - auf Basis der klärungsorientierten Psychotherapie - Mut, bei Konflikt und Streit privat wie beruflich zu gegenseitigem Verstehen und tragfähigen Kompromissen beizutragen. Konflikte spielen im Leben jedes Menschen eine zentrale Rolle: Sie treten auf zwischen Arbeitskollegen, zwischen Mitarbeiter und Chef, zwischen Freunden, in Familien, in Partnerschaften. Geschrieben für alle, die in Alltag und Beruf Konflikte erleben und sie konstruktiv lösen wollen. Auch für Streitschlichter, Mediatoren, Moderatoren. Aus dem InhaltWas ist ein Konflikt Wie geht man konstruktiv mit Konflikten um Wie löst man Konflikte Wie findet man tragfähige Kompromisse Was können zwei Interaktionspartner tun, um zu einer guten Konfliktbewältigung zu gelangen Und wann hilft ein Moderator Der Autor Prof. Dr. Rainer Sachse ist Psychologischer Psychotherapeut, Begründer der 'Klärungsorientierten Psychotherapie'und Leiter des Instituts für Psychologische Psychotherapie (IPP) in Bochum. Er macht komplexe psychologische Sachverhalte allgemein verständlich und stellt sie humorvoll und einfühlsam dar. 187 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -In diesem Ratgeber macht Rainer Sachse Ihnen - auf Basis der klärungsorientierten Psychotherapie - Mut, bei Konflikt und Streit privat wie beruflich zu gegenseitigem Verstehen und tragfähigen Kompromissen beizutragen. Konflikte spielen im Leben jedes Menschen eine zentrale Rolle: Sie treten auf zwischen Arbeitskollegen, zwischen Mitarbeiter und Chef, zwischen Freunden, in Familien, in Partnerschaften. Geschrieben für alle, die in Alltag und Beruf Konflikte erleben und sie konstruktiv lösen wollen. Auch für Streitschlichter, Mediatoren, Moderatoren. Aus dem InhaltWas ist ein Konflikt Wie geht man konstruktiv mit Konflikten um Wie löst man Konflikte Wie findet man tragfähige Kompromisse Was können zwei Interaktionspartner tun, um zu einer guten Konfliktbewältigung zu gelangen Und wann hilft ein Moderator Der Autor Prof. Dr. Rainer Sachse ist Psychologischer Psychotherapeut, Begründer der 'Klärungsorientierten Psychotherapie'und Leiter des Instituts für Psychologische Psychotherapie (IPP) in Bochum. Er macht komplexe psychologische Sachverhalte allgemein verständlich und stellt sie humorvoll und einfühlsam dar. 187 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book examines all aspects of narrative medicine and its value in ensuring that, in an age of evidence-based medicine defined by clinical trials, numbers, and probabilities, clinical science is firmly embedded in the medical humanities in order to foster the understanding of clinical cases and the delivery of excellent patient care. The medical humanities address what happens to us when we are affected by a disease and narrative medicine is an interdisciplinary approach that emphasizes the importance of patient narratives in bridging various divides, including those between health care professionals and patients. The book covers the genesis of the medical humanities and of narrative medicine and explores all aspects of their role in improving healthcare. It describes how narrative medicine is therapeutic for the patient, enhances the patient-doctor relationship, and allows the identification, via patients' stories, of the feelings and experiences that are characteristic for eachdisease. Furthermore, it explains how to use narrative medicine as a real scientific tool. Narrative Medicine will be of value for all caregivers: physicians, nurses, healthcare managers, psychotherapists, counselors, and social workers.'Maria Giulia Marini takes a unique and innovative approach to narrative medicine. She sees it as offering a bridge - indeed a variety of different bridges - between clinical care and 'humanitas'. With a sensitive use of mythology, literature and metaphor on the one hand, and scientific studies on the other, she shows how the guiding concept of narrative might bring together the fragmented parts of the medical enterprise'.John Launer, Honorary Consultant, Tavistock Clinic, London UK.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - These in-depth case studies provide novel insights in to the fast-changing language situation in multilingual China, and how it changes the meanings of language identity and language learning. This linguistic ethnographic study of language attitudes and identities in contemporary China in the era of multilingualism provides a comprehensive and critical review of the state of the art in the field of language-attitude research, and situates attitudes towards Chinese regional dialects in their social, historical as well as local contexts. The role of language policies and the links between the interactional phenomena and other contextual factors are investigated through the multi-level analysis of linguistic ethnographic data. This study captures the long-term language socialisation process and the moment-to-moment construction of language attitudes at a level of detail that is rarely seen. The narrative is presented in a highly readable style, without compromising the theoretical sophistication and sociolinguistic complexities.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - In addition to linear perspective, complex numbers and probability were notable discoveries of the Renaissance. While the power of perspective, which transformed Renaissance art, was quickly recognized, the scientific establishment treated both complex numbers and probability with much suspicion. It was only in the twentieth century that quantum theory showed how probability might be molded from complex numbers and defined the notion of 'complex probability amplitude'. From a theoretical point of view, however, the space opened to painting by linear perspective and that opened to science by complex numbers share significant characteristics. The Art of Science explores this shared field with the purpose of extending Leonardo's vision of painting to issues of mathematics and encouraging the reader to see science as an art. The intention is to restore a visual dimension to mathematical sciences - an element dulled, if not obscured, by historians, philosophers, and scientists themselves.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book deals with the development of so-called fourth generation mobile communications or 4G. It covers all aspects of the technology in a form comprehensible to the general reader, a history of its implementation on a worldwide basis and information on how it will be used to improve business transactions. It is up-to-date, comprehensive, and is based upon information acquired from well over one thousand individual sources. All of the data are set up in a manner that simplifies comparisons between countries and service providers. Based on the extensive analysis of the different contexts and progress of 4G technology, future prospects for high-speed mobile communications are also presented.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book constitutes the proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Wireless Algorithms, Systems, and Applications, WASA 2016, held in Bozeman, MT, USA, in August 2016.The 50 full papers and 9 invited papers presented werde carefully reviewed and selected from 148 submissions.WASA is designed to be a forum for theoreticians, system and application designers, protocol developers and practitioners to discuss and express their views on the current trends, challenges, and state-of-the-art solutions related to various issues in wireless networks. Topics of interests include, but not limited to, effective and efficient state-of-the-art algorithm design and analysis, reliable and secure system development and implementations, experimental study and testbed validation, and new application exploration in wireless networks.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -In diesem Buch wird die Angst vor der Mathematik ernst genommen. Es fängt da an, wo die Angst beginnt, d. h. die angstbesetzten Themen werden zentral angegangen. Jede Doppelseite erklärt eine Formel, einen Term, einen Begriff, einen Baustein einer mathematischen Theorie o. ä. Ein besonderes graphisches Layout unterstützt dieses Lernkonzept. Das neue Buch von Albrecht Beutelspacher eignet sich für den Übergang zwischen Schule und Hochschule. Es gibt Studienanfängern das richtige Werkzeug in die Hand und führt sie auf behutsame und stets muntere Weise zu der Überzeugung: 'In Mathe werd ich richtig gut!' 240 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This volume presents the most current theoretical advances in the fields of social marketing and public health communications. The volume is divided in two parts. Part 1 contains chapters pertaining to research and theory reflecting improvements and contributions to theories that help improving quality of life. It includes literature reviews, conceptual research and empirical studies on social marketing communications, models to understand individual's risky behaviors, and how to improve social interventions. The second part emphasizes applied research, consisting of best practices, applied experiments, and case studies on social marketing innovative practices with implications for quality of life. 400 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As more and more people and organisations are affected by the austerity agenda and cuts to public services, there is increased risk that the person-centred nature of safeguarding practice will be consumed by procedure and managerialism.With a unique focus on safeguarding both adults and children, this important text considers the professional responsibilities not just of social workers, but of practitioners across a range of Health, Police, Education and voluntary services who will often be involved in the process of protecting the more vulnerable members of society. Including in-depth analysis of the relevant research literature, as well as official evidence from Serious Case Reviews, the book will broaden readers' knowledge and understanding of the specialist skills required to practice safeguarding effectively, as well as of the need for agencies and professionals to communicate and work collaboratively in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.Using explicit learning objectives and reflective questions to encourage readers to think critically about their own assumptions in practice, the book provides coverage of topics such as:- The significance of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in safeguarding adults;- The complexities of safeguarding children in cases of parental substance misuse;- The impact of social media and digitisation on safeguarding practice;- The tensions involved in safeguarding practice within different cultures;- The challenges of interprofessional safeguarding in relation to domestic abuse.Written by a team of expert authors, this impressive volume is a comprehensive sourcebook for students and practitioners alike.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Updated and revised with more examples and expanded discussions, this second edition continues the aim of providing teachers with a solid understanding of the use and function of grammatical structures in American English. The book avoids jargon and presents essential grammatical structures clearly and concisely. Dr. DeCapua approaches grammar from a descriptive rather than a prescriptive standpoint, discussing differences between formal and informal language, and spoken and written English. The text draws examples from a wide variety of authentic materials to illustrate grammatical concepts. The many activities throughout the book engage users in exploring the different elements of grammar and in considering how these elements work together to form meaning. Users are encouraged to tap into their own, often subconscious, knowledge of grammar to consciously apply their knowledge to their own varied teaching settings. The text also emphasizes the importance of understanding grammar from the perspective of English language learners, an approach that allows teachers to better appreciate the difficulties these learners face. Specific areas of difficulties for learners of English are highlighted throughout.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book reviews a range of quantum phenomena in novel nanoscale transistors called FinFETs, including quantized conductance of 1D transport, single electron effect, tunneling transport, etc. The goal is to create a fundamental bridge between quantum FinFET and nanotechnology to stimulate readers' interest in developing new types of semiconductor technology. Although the rapid development of micro-nano fabrication is driving the MOSFET downscaling trend that is evolving from planar channel to nonplanar FinFET, silicon-based CMOS technology is expected to face fundamental limits in the near future. Therefore, new types of nanoscale devices are being investigated aggressively to take advantage of the quantum effect in carrier transport. The quantum confinement effect of FinFET at room temperatures was reported following the breakthrough to sub-10nm scale technology in silicon nanowires. With chapters written by leading scientists throughout the world, Toward Quantum FinFET provides a comprehensive introduction to the field as well as a platform for knowledge sharing and dissemination of the latest advances. As a roadmap to guide further research in an area of increasing importance for the future development of materials science, nanofabrication technology, and nano-electronic devices, the book can be recommended for Physics, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science departments, and as a reference on micro-nano electronic science and device design.Offers comprehensive coverage of novel nanoscale transistors with quantum confinement effectProvides the keys to understanding the emerging area of the quantum FinFETWritten by leading experts in each research areaDescribes a key enabling technology for research and development of nanofabrication and nanoelectronic devices.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Pattern recognition has its origins in engineering, whereas machine learning grew out of computer science. However, these activities can be viewed as two facets of the same field, and together they have undergone substantial development over the past ten years. In particular, Bayesian methods have grown from a specialist niche to become mainstream, while graphical models have emerged as a general framework for describing and applying probabilistic models. Also, the practical applicability of Bayesian methods has been greatly enhanced through the development of a range of approximate inference algorithms such as variational Bayes and expectation pro- gation. Similarly, new models based on kernels have had significant impact on both algorithms and applications. This new textbook reacts these recent developments while providing a comprehensive introduction to the fields of pattern recognition and machine learning. It is aimed at advanced undergraduates or first year PhD students, as wellas researchers and practitioners, and assumes no previous knowledge of pattern recognition or - chine learning concepts. Knowledge of multivariate calculus and basic linear algebra is required, and some familiarity with probabilities would be helpful though not essential as the book includes a self-contained introduction to basic probability theory.Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 760 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This new volume of Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry reviews different methods for the production of metal powders including mechanical, chemical and electrochemical powders. Electrochemically produced metal powders are of high purity and they are extremely active during sintering. These powders find a wide-range of applications in automotive, aerospace, energy device and electronics industries. 416 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Male genital disorders represent a common issue in medical practice, especially in the dermatological setting. Correct clinical evaluation of these disorders is essential when addressing the diagnosis, which in some cases may require histopathological confirmation.Depending on the disease, early diagnosis may be not only lifesaving, but also of fundamental importance to the planning of successful treatment.This atlas introduces the most common penile diseases, along with more rarely encountered ones. It provides invaluable guidance on clinical diagnosis by highlighting prominent clinical features and presenting particular videodermatoscopy findings when these are indicative of the diagnosis. In addition, for each condition the most appropriate treatment is proposed, taking into account recent therapeutic advances of proven benefit.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Through its scope and depth of coverage, this book addresses the needs of the vibrant and rapidly growing engineering fields, bioengineering and biomedical engineering, while implementing software that engineers are familiar with.The author integrates introductory statistics for engineers and introductory biostatistics as a single textbook heavily oriented to computation and hands on approaches. For example, topics ranging from the aspects of disease and device testing, Sensitivity, Specificity and ROC curves, Epidemiological Risk Theory, Survival Analysis, or Logistic and Poisson Regressions are covered.In addition to the synergy of engineering and biostatistical approaches, the novelty of this book is in the substantial coverage of Bayesian approaches to statistical inference. Many examples in this text are solved using both the traditional and Bayesian methods, and the results are compared and commented.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Pattern recognition has its origins in engineering, whereas machine learning grew out of computer science. However, these activities can be viewed as two facets of the same field, and together they have undergone substantial development over the past ten years. In particular, Bayesian methods have grown from a specialist niche to become mainstream, while graphical models have emerged as a general framework for describing and applying probabilistic models. Also, the practical applicability of Bayesian methods has been greatly enhanced through the development of a range of approximate inference algorithms such as variational Bayes and expectation pro- gation. Similarly, new models based on kernels have had significant impact on both algorithms and applications. This new textbook reacts these recent developments while providing a comprehensive introduction to the fields of pattern recognition and machine learning. It is aimed at advanced undergraduates or first year PhD students, as wellas researchers and practitioners, and assumes no previous knowledge of pattern recognition or - chine learning concepts. Knowledge of multivariate calculus and basic linear algebra is required, and some familiarity with probabilities would be helpful though not essential as the book includes a self-contained introduction to basic probability theory.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The book serves as a first introduction to computer programming of scientific applications, using the high-level Python language. The exposition is example and problem-oriented, where the applications are taken from mathematics, numerical calculus, statistics, physics, biology and finance. The book teaches 'Matlab-style' and procedural programming as well as object-oriented programming. High school mathematics is a required background and it is advantageous to study classical and numerical one-variable calculus in parallel with reading this book. Besides learning how to program computers, the reader will also learn how to solve mathematical problems, arising in various branches of science and engineering, with the aid of numerical methods and programming. By blending programming, mathematics and scientific applications, the book lays a solid foundation for practicing computational science.From the reviews:Langtangen . does an excellent job of introducing programming as a set of skills in problem solving. He guides the reader into thinking properly about producing program logic and data structures for modeling real-world problems using objects and functions and embracing the object-oriented paradigm. . Summing Up: Highly recommended.F. H. Wild III, Choice, Vol. 47 (8), April 2010Those of us who have learned scientific programming in Python 'on the streets' could be a little jealous of students who have the opportunity to take a course out of Langtangen's Primer.'John D. Cook, The Mathematical Association of America, September 2011This book goes through Python in particular, and programming in general, via tasks that scientists will likely perform. It contains valuable informationfor students new to scientific computing and would be the perfect bridge between an introduction to programming and an advanced course on numerical methods or computational science.Alex Small,IEEE, CiSE Vol. 14 (2), March /April 2012 'This fourth edition is a wonderful, inclusive textbook that covers pretty much everything one needs to know to go from zero to fairly sophisticated scientific programming in Python.' Joan Horvath, Computing Reviews, March 2015.