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Hardback. Formal methods are a robust approach for problem solving. It is based on logic and algebraic methods where problems can be formulated in a way that can help to find an appropriate solution. This book shows the basic concepts of formal methods and highlights modern modifications and enhancements, providing a problem solving tool. Editor(s): Gabber, Hossam A. (Okayama University). Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
197
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402042225
ISBN
9781402042225
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.00

Hardback. Reviews ancient and modern representations and explanations of hierarchies, and compares their relevance in fields, such as language, societies, cities, and living species. This book throws light on concepts and models such as scaling laws, fractals and self-organisation that are fundamental in the dynamics and morphology of complex systems. Editor(s): Pumain, Denise. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; JF; KJU; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402041266
ISBN
9781402041266
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.59

hardcover. Provides an understanding of the fresh directions, leading edge theories and models in human information behavior. This book examines information behaviors over various epochs of human existence from the Palaeolithic Era and within pre-literate societies, to contemporary behaviors by 21st century humans. Editor(s): Spink, Amanda; Cole, Charles. Series: Information Science and Knowledge Management. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
2006th Edition
SKU
V9781402036675
ISBN
9781402036675
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.74

Paperback. Ties together classical themes like rationality, decision-making and belief revision with games, strategies and learning in a multi-agent setting. This work provides methodological perspectives on belief revision, dynamic epistemic logic, von Neumann games, and evolutionary game theory. Editor(s): Hoek, Wiebe van der. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
334
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402036002
ISBN
9781402036002
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.14

Hardback. Aims to bridge the gap between risk sciences and decision support tools. This collection of papers addresses questions, such as: 'do adequate tools for risk governance exist'; 'are they available to decision-makers'; and 'what are the needs of the various stakeholders (planners, regulators, industry, public) for an effective risk management'. Editor(s): Gheorghe, A.V. (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology). Series: Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality. Num Pages: 476 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; KFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1940.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
476
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402034510
ISBN
9781402034510
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 211.54

Hardback. Describes the application of systems thinking across a broad field of cases representing research, teaching, decision support and construction. This presents the broad selection of cases that captures the variation of systems thinking, and how it is integrated into models and theories and solid knowledge pertaining to different substantive areas. Editor(s): Sjostedt, Gunnar; Olsson, Mats-Olov. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; PD; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 711.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402023699
ISBN
9781402023699
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.66

Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Rome (Anzio), Italy, October 13-16, 2002 Editor(s): Linkov, Igor; Ramadan, Abou Bakr. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 436 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; RN. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile; (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 701.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
436
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402018961
ISBN
9781402018961
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 255.61

Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Rome (Anzio), Italy, October 13-16, 2002 Editor(s): Linkov, Igor; Ramadan, Abou Bakr. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 436 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
436
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402018954
ISBN
9781402018954
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 258.08

Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 23-25, 2002 Editor(s): Teaf, Christopher M.; Khankhasayev, Mikhail Kh.; Yessekin, Bulat K. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; GPQD; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 533.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402018411
ISBN
9781402018411
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 253.39

hardcover. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 23-25, 2002 Editor(s): Teaf, Christopher M.; Khankhasayev, Mikhail Kh.; Yessekin, Bulat K. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; GPQD; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 670.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
324
Condition
New
Edition
2004th Edition
SKU
V9781402018404
ISBN
9781402018404
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 255.97

Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Prague, Czech Republic, 23 June-3 July 2002 Editor(s): Schiehlen, Werner; Valasek, Michael. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 463 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; TGMD4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 734.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
Number of pages
463
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402013409
ISBN
9781402013409
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 129.66

Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Prague, Czech Republic, 23 June-3 July 2002 Editor(s): Schiehlen, Werner; Valasek, Michael. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 463 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; TGMD4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 826.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
463
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402013393
ISBN
9781402013393
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.46

paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Bourgas, Bulgaria from 2 to 11 May 2000 Editor(s): Bley, Dennis; Eremenko, Vitaly A. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; KJMD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 630.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
Number of pages
366
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402012587
ISBN
9781402012587
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.15

Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Bourgas, Bulgaria from 2 to 11 May 2000 Editor(s): Bley, Dennis; Eremenko, Vitaly A.; Droppo, James G. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; KJMD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
366
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402012570
ISBN
9781402012570
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.63

Hardback. Focusing on natural hazards and disasters in Canada, this book is the result of a national assessment on this topic. It explores both the risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that can be used to reduce those risks. It is intended for academics, professionals and practitioners involved in hazard reduction activities. Editor(s): Etkin, David; Haque, C. Emdad; Brooks, Gregory R. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBC; GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
380
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402011795
ISBN
9781402011795
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.73

hardcover. Focuses on the hazard and the vulnerability aspects of floods. This book addresses floods in South Asia from a multidisciplinary approach. It suggests that flood control and management focused on structural solutions using embankments and reservoirs are insufficient. Editor(s): Monirul, Mirza M. (Qader Adaptation and Impacts Research Group (AIRG), University of Toronto, Canada); Dixit, Ajaya; Nishat, Ainun (IUCN-World Conservation Union, Dhaka, Bangladesh). Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; 1FM; GPS; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
2003rd Edition
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402010682
ISBN
9781402010682
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.99

Hardback. This text presents a view of the state of tsunami research at the end of the 20th century. It displays progress both in data recovery and reconstructions of historical tsunamis and in detailed examination of disasters. Editor(s): Hebenstreit, Gerald T. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 282 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; RBKC; RNR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
282
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402002038
ISBN
9781402002038
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.13

Paperback. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPJ; HPQ; JFFK; JFSJ; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349512096
ISBN
9781349512096
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.70

Paperback. This book examines comparatively the US and the UK governments' management of Y2K and considers the extent to which such management can be understood as responses to market pressures, public opinion and organized interests. It concludes by providing valuable lessons to those concerned about managing risk and critical infrastructure today. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPJ; JFD; JPA; JPP; KJM; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
225
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349358564
ISBN
9781349358564
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.89

Paperback. This book provides new ways of thinking about educational processes using quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Ultimately, it aims at expanding knowledge itself - altering the centre by allowing the margins to inform it - allowing it to be extended to include those ways of knowing that have historically been unexplored or ignored. Editor(s): Hinderliter Ortloff, Debora. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JNA; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 364.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
282
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137338266
ISBN
9781137338266
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.90
€ 46.54

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