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Hardback. Presents the technology of wavelet image compression. This book is divided into four parts: Part I - Background Material; Part II - Still Image Coding; Part III - Special Topics in Still Image Coding; and, Part IV - Video Coding. It is intended as a reference and as a text for advanced courses covering the subject. Editor(s): Topiwala, Pankaj N. Series: The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science. Num Pages: 452 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHDS; TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 813.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
452
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792381822
ISBN
9780792381822
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 195.97

Hardcover. This book offers an ideal introduction to advanced topics in general relativity. It first presents the basics of the physics and mathematics of relativity, before developing a more detailed mathematical background and exploring basic concepts of the subject. Series: Progress in Mathematical Physics. Num Pages: 369 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBM; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 719.
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
369
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Edition
2009th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764399702
ISBN
9783764399702
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.86

Paperback. Based on a streamlined presentation of the authors' successful work Linear Systems, this textbook provides an introduction to systems theory with an emphasis on control. Each chapter includes summaries, notes, references, and exercises at the end. Num Pages: 533 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 812.
Publisher
Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
Number of pages
533
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
2007th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817644604
ISBN
9780817644604
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 121.13

Hardcover. Linear systems theory plays a broad and fundamental role in electrical, mechanical, chemical and aerospace engineering, communications, and signal processing. This book presents an introduction to systems theory with emphasis on control. Num Pages: 690 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; TBJ; TGMD4; TJFC; TJFM; UGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 250 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1448.
Publisher
Birkhäuser
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Corrected
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817644345
ISBN
9780817644345
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 184.48

Hardback. Computational complexity, originating from the interactions between computer science and numerical optimization, is one of the major theories that have revolutionized the approach to solving optimization problems and to analyzing their intrinsic difficulty. This book deals with the themes of approximation and complexity. Editor(s): Pardalos, Panos M. Series: Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications. Num Pages: 595 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBU; TGP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1017.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
595
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792362753
ISBN
9780792362753
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 252.16

Paperback. Editor(s): Pardalos, Panos M. Series: Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Num Pages: 542 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBKS; UKN; UMB; UMZ; UYA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 839.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
542
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642020254
ISBN
9783642020254
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 163.04

Hardback. Editor(s): Pardalos, Panos M.; Zhigljavsky, Anatoly A.; Zilinskas, Julius. Series: Springer Optimization and its Applications. Num Pages: 309 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, 42 colour illustrations, 29 black & white tables, 44 colo. BIC Classification: PBT; PBU; PBWH; PBWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 313 x 23. Weight in Grams: 634.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319299730
ISBN
9783319299730
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.26

Hardback. Editor(s): Nicolacopoulos, Pantelis. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 457 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 828.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
457
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792307174
ISBN
9780792307174
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 249.48

Hardcover. Editor(s): Pantopoulos, Kostas; Schipper, Hyman M. BIC Classification: PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 176 x 29. Weight in Grams: 926.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613241844
ISBN
9781613241844
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 305.40
€ 205.59

Hardcover. Editor(s): Panzarella, Stefano; Maroni, Walter. Num Pages: 194 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 184 x 16. Weight in Grams: 536.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
194
Condition
New
SKU
V9781624173455
ISBN
9781624173455
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 219.83
€ 148.88

Paperback. Defining and computing a greatest common divisor of two polynomials with inexact coefficients is a classical problem in symbolic-numeric computation. This book focuses on this point of view and analyses the structure of the relevant matrices, such as Toeplitz, Toepliz-block and displacement structures. Series: Publications of the Scuola Normale Superiore. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Italy
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9788876423802
ISBN
9788876423802
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.24

Hardback. The attribution of the "Speculum Astronomiae" to Albertus Magnus became a controversial issue when the neo-Thomist historian, Pierre Mandonnet suggested that the author was Roger Bacon rather than Albert. This historiographical case-study considers this debate in the light of an analysis of texts by Albert himself. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3H; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 787.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792313809
ISBN
9780792313809
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 221.50

Hardback. The threats to forest health around the world are increasingly attracting international attention. This book covers the advances in the management of forest diseases, including the epidemiology and infection biology of forest pathogens, and forest protection based on integrated pest and disease management approaches. Editor(s): Gonthier, Paolo; Nicolotti, Giovanni. Num Pages: 704 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: PSTP; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 244 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1676.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
704
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780640402
ISBN
9781780640402
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 208.91
€ 198.02

Hardback. Deals with the origin of the modern conception of the object as well as the subject of music. Starting from the magic of numbers of Pythagorean and neo-Platonic doctrines, this volume leads the readers to 'sound' and 'affections' in modern terms. Editor(s): Gozza, Paolo. Series: The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AVA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 638.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
322
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792360698
ISBN
9780792360698
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.47

Paperback. The Maker's Manual is a practical and comprehensive guide to becoming a hero of the new industrial revolution. It features hundreds of color images, techniques to transform your ideas into physical projects, and must-have skills like electronics prototyping, 3d printing, and programming. Num Pages: 232 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TBY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 205 x 19. Weight in Grams: 540.
Publisher
O´Reilly Media
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781457185922
ISBN
9781457185922
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.96

Paperback. This text covers the state of the art of energy efficiency in household appliances and lighting which can be used now and in the near future to achieve significant and cost-effective energy savings. Recent developments in advanced appliance and lighting technologies are also presented. Editor(s): Bertoldi, Paolo; Ricci, Andrea; Almedia, Anibal De. Num Pages: 856 pages, 154 black & white illustrations, 155 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; TDPD; THRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1190.
Publisher
Springer
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540414827
ISBN
9783540414827
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 248.21

Hardcover. * Acts as a gentle introduction to quantitative methods for business managers and delves into more advanced material as a slow and steady pace while providing motivating examples throughout * Aids readers in decision-making by providing critical remarks, counterexamples, and intuitve traps, etc. Num Pages: 912 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KC; KJQ; PB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1426.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
912
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470496343
ISBN
9780470496343
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 156.11

Hardcover. Providing readers with an in-depth and comprehensive guide, the Handbook in Monte Carlo Simulation: Applications in Financial Engineering, Risk Management, and Economics presents a timely account of the applications of Monte Carlo methods in financial engineering and economics. Series: Wiley Handbooks in Financial Engineering and Econometrics. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: KCH; KF; PBWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 189 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1348.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470531112
ISBN
9780470531112
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 165.04

Hardcover. A state-of-the-art introduction to the powerful mathematical and statistical tools used in the field of finance The use of mathematical models and numerical techniques is a practice employed by a growing number of applied mathematicians working on applications in finance. Series: Statistics in Practice. Num Pages: 696 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KC; KF; PBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 166 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1104.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
696
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471745037
ISBN
9780471745037
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 192.67

Hardback. The Complex Itinerary of Leibniz's Planetary Theory Series: Science Networks. Historical Studies. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; PBX; PDX; PHDV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 467.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Birkhauser Switzerland
Number of pages
198
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319212357
ISBN
9783319212357
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.18

Hardcover. Do you want to know how to design high efficiency RF and microwave solid state power amplifiers? Read this book to learn the main concepts that are fundamental for optimum amplifier design. Practical design techniques are set out, stating the pros and cons for each method presented in this text. Series: Microwave and Optical Engineering. Num Pages: 514 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TJFD; TJFN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 249 x 175 x 33. Weight in Grams: 988.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
514
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470513002
ISBN
9780470513002
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 160.17

Hardcover. This book collects some of papers presented at the very successful Symposium "Polymer Derived Ceramics and Composites" in the framework of the 8th Pacific Rim Conference on Ceramic and Glass Technology. There, over 70 researchers from around the world discussed their latest innovations over four full days. Editor(s): Colombo, Paolo; Raj, Rishi. Series: Ceramic Transactions Series. Num Pages: 150 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TDCB; TG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 167 x 13. Weight in Grams: 356.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
150
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470878002
ISBN
9780470878002
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 136.64

Hardback. Computational Modeling of Objects Presented in Images Editor(s): Di Giamberardino, Paolo; Iacoviello, Daniela; Natal Jorge, Renato M.; Tavares, Joao Manuel R. S. Series: Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics. Num Pages: 314 pages, 196 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MMPH; PB; TGM; UYQV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 624.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319040387
ISBN
9783319040387
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 125.37

Hardback. Mancosu offers an original investigation of key notions in mathematics: abstraction and infinity, and their interaction. He gives a historical analysis of the theorizing of definitions by abstraction, and explores a novel approach to measuring the size of infinite sets, showing how this leads to deep mathematical and philosophical problems. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPL; PBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 243 x 19. Weight in Grams: 492.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198746829
ISBN
9780198746829
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 123.00

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