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Finite Dimensional Linear Systems

By: Roger W. Brockett

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Finite Dimensional Linear Systems

By: Roger W. Brockett

Originally published in 1970, Finite Dimensional Linear Systems is a classic textbook that provides a solid foundation for learning about dynamical systems and encourages students to develop a reliable intuition for problem solving. The theory of linear systems has been the bedrock of control theory for 50 years and has served as the springboard for many significant developments, all the while remaining impervious to change. Since linearity lies at the heart of much of the mathematical analysis used in applications, a firm grounding in its central ideas is essential. This book touches upon many of the standard topics in applied mathematics, develops the theory of linear systems in a systematic way, making as much use as possible of vector ideas, and contains a number of nontrivial examples and many exercises.

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SIAM

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1611973880

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9781611973884

Self-direction in Adult Learning

Perspectives on Theory, Research and Practice

By: Ralph G. Brockett,Roger Hiemstra

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Self-direction in Adult Learning

Perspectives on Theory, Research and Practice

By: Ralph G. Brockett,Roger Hiemstra

Originally published in 1991, this book provides the reader with a comprehensive synthesis of developments, issues and practices related to a self-direction in learning. it presents strategies for facilitating self-directed learning as an instructional method and for enhancing learner self-direction as an aspect of adult personality. The idea of self-directed learning is not a new one but has received renewed attention in education circles and has particular significance for the adult education sector.

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454

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Routledge

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0429854358

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9780429854354

Control of Partial Differential Equations

Cetraro, Italy 2010, Editors: Piermarco Cannarsa, Jean-Michel Coron

By: Fatiha Alabau-Boussouira,Roger Brockett,Olivier Glass,Jérôme Le Rousseau,Enrique Zuazua

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Control of Partial Differential Equations

Cetraro, Italy 2010, Editors: Piermarco Cannarsa, Jean-Michel Coron

By: Fatiha Alabau-Boussouira,Roger Brockett,Olivier Glass,Jérôme Le Rousseau,Enrique Zuazua

The term “control theory” refers to the body of results - theoretical, numerical and algorithmic - which have been developed to influence the evolution of the state of a given system in order to meet a prescribed performance criterion. Systems of interest to control theory may be of very different natures. This monograph is concerned with models that can be described by partial differential equations of evolution. It contains five major contributions and is connected to the CIME Course on Control of Partial Differential Equations that took place in Cetraro (CS, Italy), July 19 - 23, 2010. Specifically, it covers the stabilization of evolution equations, control of the Liouville equation, control in fluid mechanics, control and numerics for the wave equation, and Carleman estimates for elliptic and parabolic equations with application to control. We are confident this work will provide an authoritative reference work for all scientists who are interested in this field, representing at the same time a friendly introduction to, and an updated account of, some of the most active trends in current research.

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Springer

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3642278930

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9783642278938

Theory and Practice of Leadership

By: Roger Gill

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Theory and Practice of Leadership

By: Roger Gill

Electronic Inspection Copy available for instructors here Praise for the first edition: 'At last a well-written, balanced and insightful British book on leadership. It is probable that every theory and assertion of consequence is commented upon. A real tour-de-force.' - Emeritus Professor Gerry Randell, University of Bradford School of Management 'Theory and Practice of Leadership is an all encompassing, global review of examples and case studies that is both comprehensive and easily adaptable to almost any situation one would encounter in leading people.' - Richard J. Conwell, Nova Southeastern University, Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship If you are looking for a more holistic and critical take on the field of leadership, look no further! The second edition of this engaging and highly-respected text offers an exploration of leadership in a variety of contexts, both profit-orientated and non-profit. New to this edition: Refined to capture and delineate the essential theories more clearly, with broader coverage taking in the latest developments in areas such as change, politics, assessment and development of leadership, and multiple intelligences. Further development of a new integrative model of core leadership themes and practices. Abundant examples and illustrations, together with detailed explanations of how they apply in practice. A companion website with an Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint slides, links to additional case studies and full-text journal articles. Theory and Practice of Leadership will prove a highly-stimulating read for undergraduate and postgraduate students of leadership and related subjects as well as management consultants and practising managers. Visit the Theory and Practice of Leadership companion website www.sagepub.co.uk/gill to take advantage of additional resources for students and lecturers.

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SAGE

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144628929X

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9781446289297

Neuromechanics of Human Movement

By: Roger M. Enoka

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Neuromechanics of Human Movement

By: Roger M. Enoka

Neuromechanics of Human Movement, Fourth Edition, provides a scientific foundation to the study of human movement by exploring how the nervous system controls the actions of muscles to produce human motion in relation to biomechanical principles.

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Human Kinetics

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0736066799

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9780736066792

Winning Market Leadership

Strategic Market Planning for Technology-Driven Businesses

By: Adrian Ryans,Roger More,Donald Barclay,Terry Deutscher

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Winning Market Leadership

Strategic Market Planning for Technology-Driven Businesses

By: Adrian Ryans,Roger More,Donald Barclay,Terry Deutscher

Strategic market planning in technology-intensive businesses is more complex and is less manageable than in most other organizations. The technology-driven business environment is intensely competitive, complex, and dynamic, and planning needs to be done quickly and often. Winning Market Leadership offers a refreshing new approach to strategic market planning in these very demanding technology-intensive markets. It provides a systematic and highly integrated process for evaluating market opportunities and for developing strategies to lead in chosen markets. Its proven, highly practical approach to strategic market planning has allowed leading companies worldwide to: plan faster, focus on cash-flow and profitability, create "living plans" that reflect changing market conditions and competitive dynamics, involve cross-functional teams effectively, and drive to "yes/no" decisions. The book resulted from project-based executive programs developed by the authors for corporate clients such as IBM, Nortel Networks, National Semiconductor, and General Electric. This strategic market planning process has been refined and tested with over a thousand managers and executives in North America, Europe, and Asia. Winning Market Leadership: Is targeted at managers in technology-intensive businesses such as computers, telecommunications, software, biotechnology, semiconductors, instruments, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. Focuses on the key issues and tough choices faced by executives in very demanding technology-intensive markets. Outlines a clear 10-step process for building winning market plans, including: identifying opportunities, understanding the competition, managing critical relationships, understanding the profit dynamic, and more. Features examples from high-tech companies such as Intel, Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, Glaxo Wellcome, and General Electric. Includes "Key Questions for Executives and Managers" at the end of each chapter that help eliminate "blind spots" in the planning process. Winning Market Leadership is relevant to all executives and managers who play a significant role in developing cross-functional strategic market plans for their business: general managers; marketing managers; strategic planners; managers in business development, engineering, and R&D; and project team leaders.

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319

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470158395

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9780470158395

Stochastic Finite Elements: A Spectral Approach

By: Roger G. Ghanem,Pol D. Spanos

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Stochastic Finite Elements: A Spectral Approach

By: Roger G. Ghanem,Pol D. Spanos

This monograph considers engineering systems with random parame ters. Its context, format, and timing are correlated with the intention of accelerating the evolution of the challenging field of Stochastic Finite Elements. The random system parameters are modeled as second order stochastic processes defined by their mean and covari ance functions. Relying on the spectral properties of the covariance function, the Karhunen-Loeve expansion is used' to represent these processes in terms of a countable set of un correlated random vari ables. Thus, the problem is cast in a finite dimensional setting. Then, various spectral approximations for the stochastic response of the system are obtained based on different criteria. Implementing the concept of Generalized Inverse as defined by the Neumann Ex pansion, leads to an explicit expression for the response process as a multivariate polynomial functional of a set of un correlated random variables. Alternatively, the solution process is treated as an element in the Hilbert space of random functions, in which a spectral repre sentation in terms of the Polynomial Chaoses is identified. In this context, the solution process is approximated by its projection onto a finite subspace spanned by these polynomials.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461230942

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9781461230946

A Glossary of Words Used in the Dialect of Cheshire

By: Egerton Leigh,Roger Wilbraham

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A Glossary of Words Used in the Dialect of Cheshire

By: Egerton Leigh,Roger Wilbraham

Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385533449

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9783385533448

Captives in Blue

The Civil War Prisons of the Confederacy

By: Roger Pickenpaugh

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Captives in Blue

The Civil War Prisons of the Confederacy

By: Roger Pickenpaugh

Captives in Blue, a study of Union prisoners in Confederate prisons, is a companion to Roger Pickenpaugh's earlier groundbreaking book Captives in Gray: The Civil War Prisons of the Union, rounding out his examination of Civil War prisoner of war facilities. In June of 1861, only a few weeks after the first shots at Fort Sumter ignited the Civil War, Union prisoners of war began to arrive in Southern prisons. One hundred and fifty years later Civil War prisons and the way prisoners of war were treated remain contentious topics. Partisans of each side continue to vilify the other for POW maltreatment. Roger Pickenpaugh's two studies of Civil War prisoners of war facilities complement one another and offer a thoughtful exploration of issues that captives taken from both sides of the Civil War faced. In Captives in Blue, Pickenpaugh tackles issues such as the ways the Confederate Army contended with the growing prison population, the variations in the policies and practices inthe different Confederate prison camps, the effects these policies and practices had on Union prisoners, and the logistics of prisoner exchanges. Digging further into prison policy and practices, Pickenpaugh explores conditions that arose from conscious government policy decisions and conditions that were the product of local officials or unique local situations. One issue unique to Captives in Blue is the way Confederate prisons and policies dealt with African American Union soldiers. Black soldiers held captive in Confederate prisons faced uncertain fates; many former slaves were returned to their former owners, while others were tortured in the camps. Drawing on prisoner diaries, Pickenpaugh provides compelling first-person accounts of life in prison camps often overlooked by scholars in the field.

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University of Alabama Press

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081731783X

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9780817317836

Hal Schumacher - the Prince of the New York Giants

And the Pride of Dolgeville

By: Roger Glen Melin

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Hal Schumacher - the Prince of the New York Giants

And the Pride of Dolgeville

By: Roger Glen Melin

Hal Schumacher, or Prince Hal as he was commonly referred to by the scribes of the day, played with the New York Giants during some of their very best years, and played along side some of the best players the game has known - Mel Ott, Bill Terry, and his pitching partner Carl Hubbell to name but a few, all of whom are in the baseball Hall of Fame. Although Hal was proud of his accomplishments as a pitcher, he kept that pride to himself. And although willing to give interviews to baseball writers of the day, he tended to keep them short and rarely placed himself on the same pedestals that other players did. The New York Giants of the 1930s played in 3 World Series contests: 1933, 1936, and 1937, the latter two against the great Yankees teams of the day, and Schumacher was an integral part of those series. He also was chosen to play in the very first All Star game in 1933. His newspaper nickname of Prince Hal was chosen as the perfect complement to King Carl Hubbell, one of the greatest pitchers of the time, and a teammate of Schumacher during most of his playing days. Many have referred to them as one of the best righty-lefty combination to have ever taken the mound during their peak years. This biography of Hal Schumacher takes us year by year through the life of Prince Hal, gives us a history both before and following his playing days, and is most valuable to the reader because it gives us some insight into a quality baseball pitcher and a quality human being.

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Trafford Publishing

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1466984996

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9781466984998

Competency-based Education and Training

Between a Rock and a Whirlpool

By: Roger Harris,Barry Hobart,David Lundberg

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Competency-based Education and Training

Between a Rock and a Whirlpool

By: Roger Harris,Barry Hobart,David Lundberg

Paperback edition of a text which discusses the history of competency-based education and training in Australia and internationally. Analyses the major issues relating to competency and provides step-by-step applications of competency-based education and training. Includes an index and bibliography. Barry Hobart is a professor and Roger Harris an associate professor in adult education and human resource development at the University of South Australia. Hugh Guthrie is a senior research fellow and David Lundberg is the research manager at the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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Macmillan Education AU

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0732927811

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9780732927813

Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2001

By: Roger Ebert

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Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2001

By: Roger Ebert

Ebert's 2001 version of the movie-lover's bible is guaranteed to please both those who have come to rely on his reviews and those just discovering him as not only a respected critic but a gifted and entertaining writer. Includes every review he wrote between January 1998 and mid-June 2000, about 650 in all.

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0740710893

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Book's by Roger Brockett

Finite Dimensional Linear Systems

Finite Dimensional Linear Systems

Self-direction in Adult Learning

Self-direction in Adult Learning

Control of Partial Differential Equations

Control of Partial Differential Equations

Theory and Practice of Leadership

Theory and Practice of Leadership

Neuromechanics of Human Movement

Neuromechanics of Human Movement

Winning Market Leadership

Winning Market Leadership

Stochastic Finite Elements: A Spectral Approach

Stochastic Finite Elements: A Spectral Approach

A Glossary of Words Used in the Dialect of Cheshire

A Glossary of Words Used in the Dialect of Cheshire

Captives in Blue

Captives in Blue

Hal Schumacher - the Prince of the New York Giants

Hal Schumacher - the Prince of the New York Giants

Competency-based Education and Training

Competency-based Education and Training

Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2001

Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2001

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