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Typical Dynamics of Volume Preserving Homeomorphisms

By: Steve Alpern,V. S. Prasad

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Typical Dynamics of Volume Preserving Homeomorphisms

By: Steve Alpern,V. S. Prasad

This 2000 book provides a self-contained introduction to typical properties of homeomorphisms. Examples of properties of homeomorphisms considered include transitivity, chaos and ergodicity. A key idea here is the interrelation between typical properties of volume preserving homeomorphisms and typical properties of volume preserving bijections of the underlying measure space. The authors make the first part of this book very concrete by considering volume preserving homeomorphisms of the unit n-dimensional cube, and they go on to prove fixed point theorems (Conley–Zehnder– Franks). This is done in a number of short self-contained chapters which would be suitable for an undergraduate analysis seminar or a graduate lecture course. Much of this work describes the work of the two authors, over the last twenty years, in extending to different settings and properties, the celebrated result of Oxtoby and Ulam that for volume homeomorphisms of the unit cube, ergodicity is a typical property.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139433202

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9781139433204

The Theory of Search Games and Rendezvous

By: Steve Alpern,Shmuel Gal

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The Theory of Search Games and Rendezvous

By: Steve Alpern,Shmuel Gal

Search Theory is one of the original disciplines within the field of Operations Research. It deals with the problem faced by a Searcher who wishes to minimize the time required to find a hidden object, or “target. ” The Searcher chooses a path in the “search space” and finds the target when he is sufficiently close to it. Traditionally, the target is assumed to have no motives of its own regarding when it is found; it is simply stationary and hidden according to a known distribution (e. g. , oil), or its motion is determined stochastically by known rules (e. g. , a fox in a forest). The problems dealt with in this book assume, on the contrary, that the “target” is an independent player of equal status to the Searcher, who cares about when he is found. We consider two possible motives of the target, and divide the book accordingly. Book I considers the zero-sum game that results when the target (here called the Hider) does not want to be found. Such problems have been called Search Games (with the “ze- sum” qualifier understood). Book II considers the opposite motive of the target, namely, that he wants to be found. In this case the Searcher and the Hider can be thought of as a team of agents (simply called Player I and Player II) with identical aims, and the coordination problem they jointly face is called the Rendezvous Search Problem.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0306482126

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Fundamentals of Infrared and Visible Detector Operation and Testing

By: John David Vincent,Steve Hodges,John Vampola,Mark Stegall,Greg Pierce

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Fundamentals of Infrared and Visible Detector Operation and Testing

By: John David Vincent,Steve Hodges,John Vampola,Mark Stegall,Greg Pierce

Presents a comprehensive introduction to the selection,operation, and testing of infrared devices, including adescription of modern detector assemblies and theiroperation This book discusses how to use and test infrared and visibledetectors. The book provides a convenient reference for thoseentering the field of IR detector design, test or use, those whowork in the peripheral areas, and those who teach and train othersin the field. Chapter 1 contains introductory material. Radiometry is coveredin Chapter 2. The author examines Thermal detectors in Chapter 3;the “Classical” photon detectors – simplephotoconductors and photovoltaics in Chapter 4; and “ModernPhoton Detectors” in Chapter 5. Chapters 6 through 8consider respectively individual elements and small arrays ofelements the “readouts” (ROICs) used with large imagingarrays; and Electronics for FPA Operation and Testing. The Test Setand The Testing Process are analyzed in Chapters 9 and 10, withemphasis on uncertainty and trouble shooting. Chapters 11 through15 discuss related skills, such as Uncertainty, Cryogenics, Vacuum,Optics, and the use of Fourier Transforms in the detector business.Some highlights of this new edition are that it Discusses radiometric nomenclature and calculations, detectormechanisms, the associated electronics, how these devices aretested, and real-life effects and problems Examines new tools in Infrared detector operations,specifically: selection and use of ROICs, electronics for FPAoperation, operation of single element and very small FPAs,microbolometers, and multi-color FPAs Contains five chapters with frequently sought-after informationon related subjects, such as uncertainty, optics, cryogenics,vacuum, and the use of Fourier mathematics for detectoranalyses Fundamentals of Infrared and Visible Detector Operation andTesting, Second Edition, provides the background and vocabularynecessary to help readers understand the selection, operation, andtesting of modern infrared devices.

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584

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119011884

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9781119011880

Working Detroit

By: Steve Babson,David Elsila,John Revitte,Ron Alpern

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Working Detroit

By: Steve Babson,David Elsila,John Revitte,Ron Alpern

The book concludes with an examination of the present day crisis facing the labor movement.

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Wayne State University Press

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0814345093

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9780814345092

The Color of Law

Ernie Goodman, Detroit, and the Struggle for Labor and Civil Rights

By: Dave Riddle,David Elsila,Steve Babson

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The Color of Law

Ernie Goodman, Detroit, and the Struggle for Labor and Civil Rights

By: Dave Riddle,David Elsila,Steve Babson

Biography of Ernie Goodman, a Detroit lawyer and political activist who played a key role in social justice cases. In a working life that spanned half a century, Ernie Goodman was one of the nation's preeminent defense attorneys for workers and the militant poor. His remarkable career put him at the center of the struggle for social justice in the twentieth century, from the sit-down strikes of the 1930s to the Red Scare of the 1950s to the freedom struggles, anti-war demonstrations, and ghetto rebellions of the 1960s and 1970s. The Color of Law: Ernie Goodman, Detroit, and the Struggle for Labor and Civil Rights traces Goodman's journey through these tumultuous events and highlights the many moments when changing perceptions of social justice clashed with legal precedent. Authors Steve Babson, Dave Riddle, and David Elsila tell Goodman's life story, beginning with his formative years as the son of immigrant parents in Detroit's Jewish ghetto, to his early ambitions as a corporate lawyer, and his conversion to socialism and labor law during the Great Depression. From Detroit to Mississippi, Goodman saw police and other officials giving the "color of law" to actions that stifled freedom of speech and nullified the rights of workers and minorities. The authors highlight Goodman's landmark cases in defense of labor and civil rights and examine the complex relationships he developed along the way with individuals like Supreme Court Justice and former Michigan governor Frank Murphy, UAW president Walter Reuther, Detroit mayor Coleman Young, and congressman George Crockett. Drawing from a rich collection of letters, oral histories, court records, and press accounts, the authors re-create the compelling story of Goodman's life. The Color of Law demonstrates that the abuse of power is non-partisan and that individuals who oppose injustice can change the course of events.

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Wayne State University Press

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0814336388

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9780814336380

The Unfinished Struggle

Turning Points in American Labor, 1877-present

By: Steve Babson

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The Unfinished Struggle

Turning Points in American Labor, 1877-present

By: Steve Babson

The Unfinished Struggle is one of the most concise, comprehensive, and accessible histories of the modern American labor movement ever written. Labor scholar and activist Steve Babson's dramatic narrative examines the numerous attempts to organize workers from the Great Uprising of 1877 to the 'sitdown' strikes of the 1930s to the present day. Babson illuminates the tumultuous past, evolving agenda, and continuing conflicts of the labor movement. He carefully identifies the causes of labor's decline in recent decades and explains union leaders' attempts to revive their organizations. Most important, Babson shows readers how the fortunes of organized labor are tied to larger trends in American history.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0847688291

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9780847688296

Talk Like a Winner!

21 Simple Rules for Achieving Everyday Communication Success

By: Steve Nakamoto

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Talk Like a Winner!

21 Simple Rules for Achieving Everyday Communication Success

By: Steve Nakamoto

Communication is one of life's most basic skills, yet the vast majority of people have never been taught a simple way to master it until now! In this fun and easy-to-understand book, the reader will learn how to effectively handle the 21 most critical steps to accelerating his or her success with everyday communication. Using these powerful ideas in a person's daily routine will allow them to take charge of their own life in the following ways: (1) Develop unshakable self-confidence, (2) Connect quickly & easily with others, (3) Make powerful first impressions, (4) Earn the admiration and respect of other people, (5) Get rid of debilitating low self-esteem, (6) Keep romantic connections alive & well, (7) Bring out the best in themselves & others, (8) Avoid costly & unnecessary arguments, (9) Build strong & healthy relationships that will last a lifetime, and (10) Enjoy the unlimited freedom of self-expression with anyone, anytime, and anywhere.

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Steve Nakamoto

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0967089352

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9780967089355

Designing for Scalability with Erlang/OTP

Implement Robust, Fault-Tolerant Systems

By: Francesco Cesarini,Steve Vinoski

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Designing for Scalability with Erlang/OTP

Implement Robust, Fault-Tolerant Systems

By: Francesco Cesarini,Steve Vinoski

If you need to build a scalable, fault tolerant system with requirements for high availability, discover why the Erlang/OTP platform stands out for the breadth, depth, and consistency of its features. This hands-on guide demonstrates how to use the Erlang programming language and its OTP framework of reusable libraries, tools, and design principles to develop complex commercial-grade systems that simply cannot fail. In the first part of the book, you’ll learn how to design and implement process behaviors and supervision trees with Erlang/OTP, and bundle them into standalone nodes. The second part addresses reliability, scalability, and high availability in your overall system design. If you’re familiar with Erlang, this book will help you understand the design choices and trade-offs necessary to keep your system running. Explore OTP’s building blocks: the Erlang language, tools and libraries collection, and its abstract principles and design rules Dive into the fundamentals of OTP reusable frameworks: the Erlang process structures OTP uses for behaviors Understand how OTP behaviors support client-server structures, finite state machine patterns, event handling, and runtime/code integration Write your own behaviors and special processes Use OTP’s tools, techniques, and architectures to handle deployment, monitoring, and operations

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"O'Reilly Media, Inc."

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1449361560

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9781449361563

Formal Aspects of Security

First International Conference, FASec 2002, London, UK, December 16-18, 2002, Revised Papers

By: Steve A. Schneider

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Formal Aspects of Security

First International Conference, FASec 2002, London, UK, December 16-18, 2002, Revised Papers

By: Steve A. Schneider

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the First International Conference on Formal Aspects of Security, FASec 2002, held in London, UK, in December 2002. The 11 revised full papers presented together with 7 invited contributions were carefully reviewed, selected, and improved for inclusion in the book. The papers are organized in topical sections on protocol verification, analysis of protocols, security modelling and reasoning, and intrusion detection systems and liveness.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3540206930

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Taking on the Trust: The Epic Battle of Ida Tarbell and John D. Rockefeller

By: Steve Weinberg

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Taking on the Trust: The Epic Battle of Ida Tarbell and John D. Rockefeller

By: Steve Weinberg

This dual biography tells the story of how Ida Minerva Tarbell, an ambitious reporter, brought down John D. Rockefeller, the tycoon at the head of Standard Oil"--Adapted from back cover

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0393335518

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The Theory of Search Games and Rendezvous

By: Steve Alpern,Shmuel Gal

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The Theory of Search Games and Rendezvous

By: Steve Alpern,Shmuel Gal

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1475777949

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Typical Dynamics of Volume Preserving Homeomorphisms

By: Steve Alpern,V. S. Prasad

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Typical Dynamics of Volume Preserving Homeomorphisms

By: Steve Alpern,V. S. Prasad

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Cambridge University Press

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1139433202

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Working Detroit

By: Steve Babson,David Elsila,John Revitte,Ron Alpern

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Working Detroit

By: Steve Babson,David Elsila,John Revitte,Ron Alpern

The book concludes with an examination of the present day crisis facing the labor movement.

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Typical Dynamics of Volume Preserving Homeomorphisms

Typical Dynamics of Volume Preserving Homeomorphisms

The Theory of Search Games and Rendezvous

The Theory of Search Games and Rendezvous

Fundamentals of Infrared and Visible Detector Operation and Testing

Fundamentals of Infrared and Visible Detector Operation and Testing

Working Detroit

Working Detroit

The Color of Law

The Color of Law

The Unfinished Struggle

The Unfinished Struggle

Talk Like a Winner!

Talk Like a Winner!

Designing for Scalability with Erlang/OTP

Designing for Scalability with Erlang/OTP

Formal Aspects of Security

Formal Aspects of Security

Taking on the Trust: The Epic Battle of Ida Tarbell and John D. Rockefeller

Taking on the Trust: The Epic Battle of Ida Tarbell and John D. Rockefeller

The Theory of Search Games and Rendezvous

The Theory of Search Games and Rendezvous

Typical Dynamics of Volume Preserving Homeomorphisms

Typical Dynamics of Volume Preserving Homeomorphisms

Working Detroit

Working Detroit

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