Daniel G. Short's Books

Advances in Metaheuristics Algorithms: Methods and Applications

By: Erik Cuevas,Daniel Zaldívar,Marco Pérez-Cisneros

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Advances in Metaheuristics Algorithms: Methods and Applications

By: Erik Cuevas,Daniel Zaldívar,Marco Pérez-Cisneros

This book explores new alternative metaheuristic developments that have proved to be effective in their application to several complex problems. Though most of the new metaheuristic algorithms considered offer promising results, they are nevertheless still in their infancy. To grow and attain their full potential, new metaheuristic methods must be applied in a great variety of problems and contexts, so that they not only perform well in their reported sets of optimization problems, but also in new complex formulations. The only way to accomplish this is to disseminate these methods in various technical areas as optimization tools. In general, once a scientist, engineer or practitioner recognizes a problem as a particular instance of a more generic class, he/she can select one of several metaheuristic algorithms that guarantee an expected optimization performance. Unfortunately, the set of options are concentrated on algorithms whose popularity and high proliferation outstrip those of the new developments. This structure is important, because the authors recognize this methodology as the best way to help researchers, lecturers, engineers and practitioners solve their own optimization problems.

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Springer

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3319893092

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Okuda!

A Dryden Universe Corporate Wars Novel

By: Daniel B. Hunt

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Okuda!

A Dryden Universe Corporate Wars Novel

By: Daniel B. Hunt

Bred to kill, Lucy Okuda has escaped her space station prison. A schizophrenic psychopath, hunted by the Obsidian Order, her former captives and tormentors, Lucy lives a life on the edge as M-Prov Carnival Supply Company’s premier assassin. Jillian Caldwell is the most powerful woman who has ever lived. The CEO of Linn Corporation, she leads one of the three most powerful corporations in the universe. And someone wants her dead. Yet in a universe rife with corporate deception and intrigue, all is not as it seems. And Lucy Okuda fi nds herself, along with a recovering drug addict, a criminal syndicate’s boss, and an advanced robot, on a mission that might just end in intergalactic war!

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iUniverse

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1532055854

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9781532055850

Curriculum on the Edge of Survival

How Schools Fail to Prepare Students for Membership in a Democracy

By: Daniel Heller

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Curriculum on the Edge of Survival

How Schools Fail to Prepare Students for Membership in a Democracy

By: Daniel Heller

Typically, school curriculum has been viewed through the lens of preparation for the workplace or higher education, both worthy objectives. However, this is not the only lens, and perhaps not even the most powerful one to use, if the goal is to optimize the educational system. Curriculum on the Edge of Survival, 2nd Edition, attempts to define basic aspects of the curriculum when viewed through the larger lens of a school as the principal instrument through which we maintain an effective democracy. In that case, the purpose of education is to prepare our students to take their rightful place as active members of a democracy. This purpose is larger than workplace or college readiness, and in fact subsumes them. The second edition of Curriculum on the Edge of Survival posits four major starting points for education under the purpose of preparing students for functional membership in a democracy: kindness, thinking, problem solving, and communications. These four foundational elements should be taught in every class, at every level, every day. They form the backbone of a great educational system.

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R&L Education

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1610485173

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9781610485173

Composite Materials

Design and Applications

By: Daniel Gay,Suong V. Hoa,Stephen W. Tsai

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Composite Materials

Design and Applications

By: Daniel Gay,Suong V. Hoa,Stephen W. Tsai

Composite materials have grown rapidly both in their applications and their economic importance, and they will no doubt continue to do so. With this growth has come increased attention in engineering curricula, but most coursework tends to focus on laminate theory and the analysis of composites, not on the practical design aspects most important to

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CRC Press

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1420031686

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9781420031683

EBOOK: Financial Accounting

By: Robert Libby,Daniel Short,Patricia Libby

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EBOOK: Financial Accounting

By: Robert Libby,Daniel Short,Patricia Libby

This Global edition has been designed specifically to meet the needs of international financial accounting students. The text successfully implements a real-world, single focuscompany approach in every chapter. The companies chosen are engaging and the decision-making focus shows the relevance of financial accounting in the real world. Inaddition to the latest examples of both contemporary and traditional topics, new material has been added to make the content more relevant and improve learning outcomes for the international student.

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861

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McGraw Hill

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0077158962

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9780077158965

Making Sense of the Social World

Methods of Investigation

By: Daniel F. Chambliss,Russell K. Schutt

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Making Sense of the Social World

Methods of Investigation

By: Daniel F. Chambliss,Russell K. Schutt

At the heart of this book is the authors’ firm belief that understanding research methods is critical to being an informed citizen in our complex, fast-paced social world. Now in its Fifth Edition, Making Sense of the Social World by Daniel F. Chambliss and Russell K. Schutt continues to help students achieve that understanding by providing a balanced treatment of qualitative and quantitative methods, integrating substantive examples and research techniques throughout. All essential elements of social research methods are covered, including validity, causation, experimental and quasi-experimental design, and techniques of analysis. Additionally, it is written in a less formal style to make concepts more accessible to students, and it includes wide-ranging, practical exercises drawn from every experience to help students get hands-on with the material. Not only do students find the book approachable and easy to digest, but they also enjoy it!

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SAGE Publications

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1483380637

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9781483380636

Protective Packaging for Distribution

Design and Development

By: Daniel Goodwin,Dennis Young

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Protective Packaging for Distribution

Design and Development

By: Daniel Goodwin,Dennis Young

Supplies essential techniques needed for protective packaging Explains testing required for container performance Covers distribution packaging for food, healthcare, electronics, as well as hazardous and regulated materials Reviews basic math and physics fundamentals for students and professionals Protective Packaging Development offers a comprehensive practical explanation of the methods needed to improve packaging design in multiple distribution environments. It combines a clear presentation of protective packaging basics with details on how to obtain and apply experimental data to the design of new packaging. In this context it covers the materials, testing, regulations and manufacturing of a wide range of product and shipping containers. Written by two of the most respected packaging authorities in the U.S., the book covers packaging mathematics and physics in a clear step-by-step way and shows with numerous real-world examples how these concepts are applied to design strategies. In this unique book students and professionals are given the testing and data information required for creating a wide range of protective packaging systems within numerous product categories such as electronics, healthcare, and food. Also covered are container requirements and tests for hazardous and regulated materials.

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DEStech Publications, Inc

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1605950017

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9781605950013

Why Don't Students Like School?

A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom

By: Daniel T. Willingham

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Why Don't Students Like School?

A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom

By: Daniel T. Willingham

Research-based insights and practical advice about effective learning strategies In this new edition of the highly regarded Why Don't Students Like School? cognitive psychologist Daniel Willingham turns his research on the biological and cognitive basis of learning into workable teaching techniques. This book will help you improve your teaching practice by explaining how you and your students think and learn. It reveals the importance of story, emotion, memory, context, and routine in building knowledge and creating lasting learning experiences. With a treasure trove of updated material, this edition draws its themes from the most frequently asked questions in Willingham’s “Ask the Cognitive Scientist” column in the American Educator. How can you teach students the skills they need when standardized testing just requires facts? Why do students remember everything on TV, but forget everything you say? How can you adjust your teaching for different learning styles? Read this book for the answers to these questions and for practical advice on helping your learners learn better. Discover easy-to-understand, evidence-based principles with clear applications for the classroom Update yourself on the latest cognitive science research and new, teacher-tested pedagogical tools Learn about Willingham’s surprising findings, such as that you cannot develop “thinking skills” without facts Understand the brain’s workings to help you hone your teaching skills Why Students Don’t Like School is a valuable resource for both veteran and novice teachers, teachers-in-training, and for the principals, administrators, and staff development professionals who work with them.

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327

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119715660

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9781119715665

U-Boat Attack Logs

A Complete Record of Warship Sinkings from Original Sources 1939-1945

By: Daniel Morgan,Bruce Taylor

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U-Boat Attack Logs

A Complete Record of Warship Sinkings from Original Sources 1939-1945

By: Daniel Morgan,Bruce Taylor

During the Second World War over 250 Allied warships from a dozen navies were sent to the bottom by German U-boats. This ground-breaking study provides a detailed analysis of every sinking for which source material survives from both the Allied and the German sides, resulting in detailed treatment of the fate of 110 vessels, with the remainder summarised in an extensive appendix. Uniquely, each entry is built around a specialist translation of the relevant segment of the war diary (log) of the U-boat in question, taken directly from the surviving originals remarkably, this represents the first large-scale publication of the U-boat war diaries in any language. The book offers a wealth of new information, not only with respect to the circumstances of the sinkings from both the Allied and German perspectives, but also to the technical environment in which they lived as well as the fate of the crews. The entries include background details on the vessels concerned and the men involved, with a selection of rare and carefully chosen photos from archives and collections around the world. Each entry is itself a compelling narrative, but is backed with a list of sources consulted, including documents, published works and websites. A decade in the making, this is probably the most important book on the U-boat war to be published for many a year

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Seaforth Publishing

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184832118X

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9781848321182

Study Guide for Use with Financial Accounting

By: Robert Libby,Patricia A. Libby,Daniel G. Short

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Study Guide for Use with Financial Accounting

By: Robert Libby,Patricia A. Libby,Daniel G. Short

Libby/Libby/Short wrote this text based on their belief that the subject of financial accounting is inherently interesting, but financial accounting textbooks are often not. They believe most financial accounting textbooks fail to demonstrate that accounting is an exciting field of study and one that is important to future careers in business. When writing this text, they considered career relevance as their guide when selecting material, and the need to engage the student as their guide to style, pedagogy, and design. Libby/Libby/Short is the only financial accounting text to successfully implement a real-world, single focus company approach in every chapter. Students and instructors have responded very favorably to the use of focus companies and the real-world financial statements. The companies chosen are engaging and the decision-making focus shows the relevance of financial accounting regardless of whether or not the student has chosen to major in accounting.

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McGraw-Hill/Irwin

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0072473673

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9780072473674

Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of The Whole Body E-Book

By: John R. Haaga,Daniel Boll

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Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of The Whole Body E-Book

By: John R. Haaga,Daniel Boll

Now more streamlined and focused than ever before, the 6th edition of CT and MRI of the Whole Body is a definitive reference that provides you with an enhanced understanding of advances in CT and MR imaging, delivered by a new team of international associate editors. Perfect for radiologists who need a comprehensive reference while working on difficult cases, it presents a complete yet concise overview of imaging applications, findings, and interpretation in every anatomic area. The new edition of this classic reference — released in its 40th year in print — is a must-have resource, now brought fully up to date for today's radiology practice. - Includes both MR and CT imaging applications, allowing you to view correlated images for all areas of the body. - Coverage of interventional procedures helps you apply image-guided techniques. - Includes clinical manifestations of each disease with cancer staging integrated throughout. - Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, and references from the book on a variety of devices. - Over 5,200 high quality CT, MR, and hybrid technology images in one definitive reference. - For the radiologist who needs information on the latest cutting-edge techniques in rapidly changing imaging technologies, such as CT, MRI, and PET/CT, and for the resident who needs a comprehensive resource that gives a broad overview of CT and MRI capabilities. - Brand-new team of new international associate editors provides a unique global perspective on the use of CT and MRI across the world. - Completely revised in a new, more succinct presentation without redundancies for faster access to critical content. - Vastly expanded section on new MRI and CT technology keeps you current with continuously evolving innovations.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323278167

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9780323278164

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Exam and Board Review

By: Robert B. Lim,Daniel B. Jones

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Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Exam and Board Review

By: Robert B. Lim,Daniel B. Jones

With 500+ questions, this case-based study guide provides the hands-on practice surgeons need to ace the board exam for metabolic and bariatric surgery Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Exam and Board Review delivers the most relevant clinical information for preparing for this rigorous test. In addition to covering preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, the book compares the potential risks, benefits, and long-term outcomes of the Sleeve Gastrectomy, the RYGB, the duodenal switch, and other procedures like the intra-gastric balloon, the SADI-S and the OAGB. Topics include how to evaluate tachycardia in a post-op patient, manage a leak after gastric bypass or management options for a stenosis after sleeve gastrectomy. The text also reviews the science behind obesity and the proposed causes of it. With hundreds of practice questions and complete explanations, this unmatched case-based study guide enables you to prepare for the test before exam day―building your knowledge and confidence for when it matters most. Features 200 photos and illustrations 500+ questions with detailed answer explanations Topics mirror the certification exam outline Case-based approach sharpens clinical decision-making skills

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McGraw Hill Professional

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1260468070

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9781260468076

ACP Medicine

A Publication of the American College of Physicians

By: David C. Dale,Daniel D. Federman

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ACP Medicine

A Publication of the American College of Physicians

By: David C. Dale,Daniel D. Federman

ACP Medicine is the product of a new partnership between the American College of Physicians and WebMD Professional Publishing. Developed from WebMD Scientific American Medicine it provides a continually updated, comprehensive internal medicine reference.

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Webmd Professional Publishing

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0970390289

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9780970390288

Operative Pediatric Surgery

By: Moritz Ziegler,Richard G. Azizkhan,Daniel von Allmen,Thomas R. Weber

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Operative Pediatric Surgery

By: Moritz Ziegler,Richard G. Azizkhan,Daniel von Allmen,Thomas R. Weber

The definitive illustrated resource on the surgical management of infants and children -- with an emphasis on operative technique Operative Pediatric Surgery, Second Edition is a comprehensive, well-illustrated text that delivers expert coverage of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric surgical disease. This detailed single-volume resource is enhanced by numerous drawings, radiographs, and photographs that illustrate the authors’ preferred operative techniques. Wherever appropriate, diagnostic and care guidelines are also included. Operative Pediatric Surgery, Second Edition is divided into 11 sections that include a total of 100 chapters. The book opens with an informative General Principles section that provides important background information on topics such as the history of pediatric surgery, ethical considerations, pediatric surgical critical care, and office-based ambulatory surgery. The rest of the text is organized primarily by organ, enhanced by a timely section on solid organ transplantation. In this Second Edition, each chapter author has thoroughly updated and refreshed their topic, and in many instances, minimally invasive operative techniques are included with open approaches. There are also exciting new chapters on: Hypospadias Vesicoureteral reflux Non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas Gastrointestinal polyps and cancer Adolescent bariatric surgery Operative Pediatric Surgery will prove to be an essential reference for pediatric surgeons seeking optimal diagnosis and treatment approaches for their patients.

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0071667814

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Book's by Daniel G. Short

Advances in Metaheuristics Algorithms: Methods and Applications

Advances in Metaheuristics Algorithms: Methods and Applications

Okuda!

Okuda!

Curriculum on the Edge of Survival

Curriculum on the Edge of Survival

Composite Materials

Composite Materials

EBOOK: Financial Accounting

EBOOK: Financial Accounting

Making Sense of the Social World

Making Sense of the Social World

Protective Packaging for Distribution

Protective Packaging for Distribution

Why Don't Students Like School?

Why Don't Students Like School?

U-Boat Attack Logs

U-Boat Attack Logs

Study Guide for Use with Financial Accounting

Study Guide for Use with Financial Accounting

Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of The Whole Body E-Book

Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of The Whole Body E-Book

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Exam and Board Review

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Exam and Board Review

ACP Medicine

ACP Medicine

Operative Pediatric Surgery

Operative Pediatric Surgery

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