Mathematical Morphology: From Theory to Applications By Laurent Najman, Hugues Talbot (eds.)
2010 | 507 Pages | ISBN: 1848212151 | PDF | 15 MB
Mathematical Morphology allows for the analysis and processing of geometrical structures using techniques based on the fields of set theory, lattice theory, topology, and random functions. It is the basis of morphological image processing, and finds applications in fields including digital image processing (DSP), as well as areas for graphs, surface meshes, solids, and other spatial structures. This book presents an up-to-date treatment of mathematical morphology, based on the three pillars that made it an important field of theoretical work and practical application: a solid theoretical foundation, a large body of applications and an efficient implementation.The book is divided into five parts and includes 20 chapters. The five parts are structured as follows:Part I sets out the fundamental aspects of the discipline, starting with a general introduction, followed by two more theory-focused chapters, one addressing its mathematical structure and including an updated formalism, which is the result of several decades of work.Part II extends this formalism to some non-deterministic aspects of the theory, in particular detailing links with other disciplines such as stereology, geostatistics and fuzzy logic.Part III addresses the theory of morphological filtering and segmentation, featuring modern connected approaches, from both theoretical and practical aspects.Part IV features practical aspects of mathematical morphology, in particular how to deal with color and multivariate data, links to discrete geometry and topology, and some algorithmic aspects; without which applications would be impossible.Part V showcases all the previously noted fields of work through a sample of interesting, representative and varied applications.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction to Mathematical Morphology (pages 1-33): Laurent Najman and Hugues TalbotChapter 2 Algebraic Foundations of Morphology (pages 35-80): Christian Ronse and Jean SerraChapter 3 Watersheds in Discrete Spaces (pages 81-107): Gilles Bertrand, Michel Couprie, Jean Cousty and Laurent NajmanChapter 4 An Introduction to Measurement Theory for Image Analysis (pages 109-131): Hugues Talbot, Jean Serra and Laurent NajmanChapter 5 Stochastic Methods (pages 133-153): Christian LantuejoulChapter 6 Fuzzy Sets and Mathematical Morphology (pages 155-176): Isabelle BlochChapter 7 Connected Operators based on Tree Pruning Strategies (pages 177-198): Philippe SalembierChapter 8 Levelings (pages 199-228): Jean Serra, Corinne Vachier and Fernand MeyerChapter 9 Segmentation, Minimum Spanning Tree and Hierarchies (pages 229-261): Fernand Meyer and Laurent NajmanChapter 10 Distance, Granulometry and Skeleton (pages 263-289): Michel Couprie and Hugues TalbotChapter 11 Color and Multivariate Images (pages 291-321): Jesus Angulo and Jocelyn ChanussotChapter 12 Algorithms for Mathematical Morphology (pages 323-353): Thierry Geraud, Hugues Talbot and Marc Van DroogenbroeckChapter 13 Diatom Identification with Mathematical Morphology (pages 355-365): Michael Wilkinson, Erik Urbach, Andre Jalba and Jos RoerdinkChapter 14 Spatio?Temporal Cardiac Segmentation (pages 367-373): Jean Cousty, Laurent Najman and Michel CouprieChapter 15 3D Angiographic Image Segmentation (pages 375-383): Benoit Naegel, Nicolas Passat and Christian RonseChapter 16 Compression (pages 385-391): Beatriz Marcotegui and Philippe SalembierChapter 17 Satellite Imagery and Digital Elevation Models (pages 393-405): Pierre SoilleChapter 18 Document Image Applications (pages 407-420): Dan Bloomberg and Luc VincentChapter 19 Analysis and Modeling of 3D Microstructures (pages 421-444): Dominique JeulinChapter 20 Random Spreads and Forest Fires (pages 445-455): Jean Serra

Mastering System Identification in 100 Exercises By Johan Schoukens, Rik Pintelon, Yves Rolain(auth.)
2012 | 277 Pages | ISBN: 0470936983 | PDF | 10 MB
Systems identification is a general term used to describe mathematical tools and algorithms that build dynamical models from measured data. Mastering System Identification in 100 Exercises takes readers step by step through a series of MATLAB exercises that teach how to measure and model linear dynamic systems in the presence of nonlinear distortions from a practical point of view. Each exercise is followed by a short discussion illustrating what lessons can be learned by the reader.The book, with its learn-by-doing approach, also includes:State-of-the-art system identification methods, with both time and frequency domain system identification methods?including the pros and cons of eachSimple writing style with numerous examples and figuresDownloadable author-programmed MATLAB files for each exercise?with detailed solutionsLarger projects that serve as potential assignmentsCovering both classic and recent measurement and identifying methods, this book will appeal to practicing engineers, scientists, and researchers, as well as master's and PhD students in electrical, mechanical, civil, and chemical engineering.Content: Chapter 1 Identification (pages 1-27): Chapter 2 Generation and Analysis of Excitation Signals (pages 29-53): Chapter 3 FRF Measurements (pages 55-90): Chapter 4 Identification of Linear Dynamic Systems (pages 91-136): Chapter 5 Best Linear Approximation of Nonlinear Systems (pages 137-181): Chapter 6 Measuring the Best Linear Approximation of a Nonlinear System (pages 183-238): Chapter 7 Identification of Parametric Models in the Presence of Nonlinear Distortions (pages 239-254):

Master Data Management in Practice: Achieving True Customer MDM By Dalton Cervo, Mark Allen(auth.)
2011 | 257 Pages | ISBN: 0470910550 | PDF | 4 MB
In this book, authors Dalton Cervo and Mark Allen show you how to implement Master Data Management (MDM) within your business model to create a more quality controlled approach. Focusing on techniques that can improve data quality management, lower data maintenance costs, reduce corporate and compliance risks, and drive increased efficiency in customer data management practices, the book will guide you in successfully managing and maintaining your customer master data. You'll find the expert guidance you need, complete with tables, graphs, and charts, in planning, implementing, and managing MDM.Content: Chapter 1 Defining Your MDM Scope and Approach (pages 7-28): Chapter 2 Establishing Effective Ownership (pages 29-38): Chapter 3 Priming the MDM Engine (pages 39-63): Chapter 4 Data Governance (pages 65-94): Chapter 5 Data Stewardship (pages 95-110): Chapter 6 Data Quality Management (pages 111-140): Chapter 7 Data Access Management (pages 141-161): Chapter 8 Data Maintenance and Metrics (pages 163-190): Chapter 9 Maturing Your MDM Model (pages 191-199): Chapter 10 Creating the Customer 360В° View (pages 201-214): Chapter 11 Surviving Organizational Change (pages 215-223): Chapter 12 Beyond Customer MDM (pages 225-236):

Markov Processes: Characterization and Convergence By Stewart N. Ethier, Thomas G. Kurtz(auth.)
2005 | 550 Pages | ISBN: 0471081868 | PDF | 13 MB
The Wiley-Interscience Paperback Series consists of selected books that have been made more accessible to consumers in an effort to increase global appeal and general circulation. With these new unabridged softcover volumes, Wiley hopes to extend the lives of these works by making them available to future generations of statisticians, mathematicians, and scientists. "[A]nyone who works with Markov processes whose state space is uncountably infinite will need this most impressive book as a guide and reference." -American Scientist "There is no question but that space should immediately be reserved for [this] book on the library shelf. Those who aspire to mastery of the contents should also reserve a large number of long winter evenings." -Zentralblatt fur Mathematik und ihre Grenzgebiete/Mathematics Abstracts "Ethier and Kurtz have produced an excellent treatment of the modern theory of Markov processes that s useful both as a reference work and as a graduate textbook." -Journal of Statistical Physics Markov Processes presents several different approaches to proving weak approximation theorems for Markov processes, emphasizing the interplay of methods of characterization and approximation. Martingale problems for general Markov processes are systematically developed for the first time in book form. Useful to the professional as a reference and suitable for the graduate student as a text, this volume features a table of the interdependencies among the theorems, an extensive bibliography, and end-of-chapter problems. Content: Chapter 1 Operator Semigroups (pages 6-48): Chapter 2 Stochastic Processes and Martingales (pages 49-94): Chapter 3 Convergence of Probability Measures (pages 95-154): Chapter 4 Generators and Markov Processes (pages 155-274): Chapter 5 Stochastic Integral Equations (pages 275-305): Chapter 6 Random Time Changes (pages 306-336): Chapter 7 Invariance Principles and Diffusion Approximations (pages 337-364): Chapter 8 Examples of Generators (pages 365-385): Chapter 9 Branching Processes (pages 386-409): Chapter 10 Genetic Models (pages 410-451): Chapter 11 Density Dependent Population Processes (pages 452-467): Chapter 12 Random Evolutions (pages 468-491):

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Logic-Based Methods for Optimization: Combining Optimization and Constraint Satisfaction By John Hooker(auth.)
2000 | 505 Pages | ISBN: 0471385212 | PDF | 10 MB
A pioneering look at the fundamental role of logic in optimization and constraint satisfaction While recent efforts to combine optimization and constraint satisfaction have received considerable attention, little has been said about using logic in optimization as the key to unifying the two fields. Logic-Based Methods for Optimization develops for the first time a comprehensive conceptual framework for integrating optimization and constraint satisfaction, then goes a step further and shows how extending logical inference to optimization allows for more powerful as well as flexible modeling and solution techniques. Designed to be easily accessible to industry professionals and academics in both operations research and artificial intelligence, the book provides a wealth of examples as well as elegant techniques and modeling frameworks ready for implementation. Timely, original, and thought-provoking, Logic-Based Methods for Optimization: * Demonstrates the advantages of combining the techniques in problem solving * Offers tutorials in constraint satisfaction/constraint programming and logical inference * Clearly explains such concepts as relaxation, cutting planes, nonserial dynamic programming, and Bender's decomposition * Reviews the necessary technologies for software developers seeking to combine the two techniques * Features extensive references to important computational studies * And much moreContent: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1-14): Chapter 2 Some Examples (pages 15-42): Chapter 3 The Logic of Propositions (pages 43-60): Chapter 4 The Logic of Discrete Variables (pages 61-68): Chapter 5 The Logic of 0?1 Inequalities (pages 69-88): Chapter 6 Cardinality Clauses (pages 89-103): Chapter 7 Classical Boolean Methods (pages 105-125): Chapter 8 Logic?Based Modeling (pages 127-148): Chapter 9 Logic?Based Branch and Bound (pages 149-161): Chapter 10 Constraint Generation (pages 163-183): Chapter 11 Domain Reduction (pages 185-202): Chapter 12 Constraint Programming (pages 203-223): Chapter 13 Continuous Relaxations (pages 225-270): Chapter 14 Decomposition Methods (pages 271-284): Chapter 15 Branching Rules (pages 285-304): Chapter 16 Relaxation Duality (pages 305-323): Chapter 17 Inference Duality (pages 325-360): Chapter 18 Search Strategies (pages 361-388): Chapter 19 Logic?Based Benders Decomposition (pages 389-422): Chapter 20 Nonserial Dynamic Programming (pages 423-441): Chapter 21 Discrete Relaxations (pages 443-462):

Liquid Crystals and their Computer Simulations
English | 2022 | ISBN: 1108424058 | 703 Pages | PDF | 25 MB
Standing as the first unified textbook on the subject, Liquid Crystals and Their Computer Simulations provides a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of liquid crystals and of their Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics computer simulations. Liquid crystals have a complex physical nature, and, therefore, computer simulations are a key element of research in this field. This modern text develops a uniform formalism for addressing various spectroscopic techniques and other experimental methods for studying phase transitions of liquid crystals, and emphasises the links between their molecular organisation and observable static and dynamic properties. Aided by the inclusion of a set of Appendices containing detailed mathematical background and derivations, this book is accessible to a broad and multidisciplinary audience. Primarily intended for graduate students and academic researchers, it is also an invaluable reference for industrial researchers working on the development of liquid crystal display technology.

Russell Freedman, "Lincoln: A Photobiography"
English | 1989 | ISBN: 1467656690, 0395518482 | ASIN: B0068Q8CGO | EPUB | pages: 165 | 20.0 mb
Abraham Lincoln stood out in a crowd as much for his wit and rollicking humor as for his height. This Newbery Medal-winning biography of our Civil War president is warm, appealing, and illustrated with dozens of carefully chosen photographs and prints.

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Learn Flowery Scarves Made Of Crochet by Markrafts Publishing
English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0B72D2ZYG | 202 pages | EPUB | 15 Mb
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Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Multistep Nucleation and Self-Assembly in Nanoscale Materials: Advances in Chemical Physics Volume 151 By Stuart A. Rice, Aaron R. Dinner(eds.)
2012 | 343 Pages | ISBN: 111816783X | PDF | 3 MB
The Advances in Chemical Physics series?the cutting edge of research in chemical physicsThe Advances in Chemical Physics series provides the chemical physics and physical chemistry fields with a forum for critical, authoritative evaluations of advances in every area of the discipline. Filled with cutting-edge research reported in a cohesive manner not found elsewhere in the literature, each volume of the Advances in Chemical Physics series presents contributions from internationally renowned chemists and serves as the perfect supplement to any advanced graduate class devoted to the study of chemical physics.This volume explores:Kinetics and thermodynamics of fluctuation-induced transitions in multistable systems (G. Nicolis and C. Nicolis)Dynamical rare event simulation techniques for equilibrium and nonequilibrium systems (Titus S. van Erp)Confocal depolarized dynamic light scattering (M. Potenza, T. Sanvito, V. Degiorgio, and M. Giglio)The two-step mechanism and the solution-crystal spinodal for nucleation of crystals in solution (Peter G. Vekilov)Experimental studies of two-step nucleation during two-dimensional crystallization of colloidal particles with short-range attraction (John R. Savage, Liquan Pei, and Anthony D. Dinsmore)On the role of metastable intermediate states in the homogeneous nucleation of solids from solution (James F. Lutsko)Effects of protein size on the high-concentration/low-concentration phase transition (Patrick Grosfils)Geometric constraints in the self-assembly of mineral dendrites and platelets (John J. Kozak)What can mesoscopic level in situ observations teach us about kinetics and thermodynamics of protein crystallization? (Mike Sleutel, Dominique Maes, and Alexander Van Driessche)The ability of silica to induce biomimetic crystallization of calcium carbonate (Matthias Kellermeier, Emilio Melero-GarcIa, Werner Kunz, and Juan Manuel GarcIa-Ruiz)Content: Chapter 1 Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Fluctuation?Induced Transitions in Multistable Systems (pages 1-26): Gregoire Nicolis and Catherine NicolisChapter 2 Dynamical Rare Event Simulation Techniques for Equilibrium and Nonequilibrium Systems (pages 27-60): Titus S. Van ErpChapter 3 Confocal Depolarized Dynamic Light Scattering (pages 61-78): M. Potenza, T. Sanvito, V. Degiorgio and M. GiglioChapter 4 The Two?Step Mechanism and The Solution?Crystal Spinodal for Nucleation of Crystals in Solution (pages 79-109): Peter G. VekilovChapter 5 Experimental Studies of Two?Step Nucleation During Two?Dimensional Crystallization of Colloidal Particles with Short?Range Attraction (pages 111-135): John R. Savage, Liquan Pei and Anthony D. DinsmoreChapter 6 On the Role of Metastable Intermediate States in the Homogeneous Nucleation of Solids from Solution (pages 137-172): James F. LutskoChapter 7 Effects of Protein Size on the High?Concentration/Low?Concentration Phase Transition (pages 173-191): Patrick GrosfilsChapter 8 Geometric Constraints in the Self?Assembly of Mineral Dendrites and Platelets (pages 193-222): John J. KozakChapter 9 What can Mesoscopic Level IN SITU Observations Teach us About Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Protein Crystallization? (pages 223-276): Mike Sleutel, Dominique Maes and Alexander Van DriesscheChapter 10 The Ability of Silica to Induce Biomimetic Crystallization of Calcium Carbonate (pages 277-307): Matthias Kellermeier, Emilio Melero?Garcia, Werner Kunz and Juan Manuel Garcia?Ruiz

Kaplan Financial Education, "Kaplan Securities Industry Essentials License Exam Manual, 2nd Edition - Comprehensive Exam Prep Book"
English | ISBN: 1078803242 | 2020 | pages | PDF | 38 MB
Partner with the industry leader in securities licensing exam preparation. Kaplan provides the critical knowledge needed to help you succeed on the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam. Our content development is based around the SIE Exam Content Outline provided by FINRA.

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Giancarlo Lombardi, Christian Uva, "Italian Political Cinema: Public Life, Imaginary, and Identity in Contemporary Italian Film"
English | 2016 | pages: 457 | ISBN: 3034322178 | PDF | 2,8 mb
Despite the powerful anti-political impulses that have pervaded Italian society in recent years, Italian cinema has sustained and renewed its longstanding engagement with questions of politics, both in the narrow definition of the term, and in a wider understanding that takes in reflections on public life, imaginary, and national identity. This book explores these political dimensions of contemporary Italian cinema by looking at three complementary strands: the thematics of contemporary political film from a variety of perspectives; the most prominent directors currently engaged in this filone; and case studies of the films that best represent this engagement. Conceived and edited by two Italian film scholars working in radically different academic settings, Italian Political Cinema brings together a wide array of critical positions and research from Italy, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. The tripartite structure and international perspective create a volume that is an accessible entry-point into a subject that continues to attract critical and cultural attention, both inside and outside of academia.

Mychal Denzel Smith, "Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching: A Young Black Man's Education"
English | 2017 | ISBN: 1568589778, 1568585292 | EPUB | pages: 240 | 0.9 mb
An unflinching account of what it means to be a young black man in America today, and how the existing script for black manhood is being rewritten in one of the most fascinating periods of American history.

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ISDN Explained: Worldwide Network and Applications Technology, Third Edition By John M. Griffiths(auth.)
1998 | 298 Pages | ISBN: 0471979058 | PDF | 6 MB
ISDN Explained Worldwide Network and Applications Technology Third Edition John M. Griffiths and the staff at BT Laboratories, UK ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) is now an established communications development and continues to replace modems as a fast transmission mechanism. This significantly updated and expanded third edition of ISDN Explained provides an overview of the principles and applications of ISDN operation and application. Building on the success of the first and second editions, this new version provides more detail on the broadband aspects and adds a complete reference section on the signalling access protocols that control an ISDN connection. Other features in this comprehensive guide include: - complete coverage of the increasing number of supplementary services and the embedded data channel - useful end of chapter questions with solutions included at the end of the text - listing of ISDN terms in French, German and Spanish. As a highly readable introductory guide to ISDN it suits all levels of understanding, and as an authoritative text it is ideal for students in engineering and computing. Practising communications engineers, electrical and electronic engineers and computer communications personnel will also find this essential reading. Visit Our Web Page! http://www.wiley.com/Content: Chapter 1 Network Evolution (pages 1-18): Chapter 2 Pulse Code Modulation (pages 19-24): Chapter 3 The Integrated Digital Network (pages 25-36): Chapter 4 Local Network Digital Transmission (pages 37-64): Peter AdamsChapter 5 The Basic Rate ISDN Customer's Interface (pages 65-105): John Hovel, Kevin Woollard, Derek Rumsey and David DaviesChapter 6 Primary Rate ISDN Access (pages 107-114): Chapter 7 Frame Mode Services (pages 115-126): John AtkinsChapter 8 ISDN Customer Premises Equipment and Applications (pages 127-177): Paul Challener, Malcolm Jones, Graham Hudson and Geoff MorrisonChapter 9 Broadband ISDN (pages 179-205): Paul McDonald and Richard Boulter

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Elaine Castillo, "How to Read Now: Essays"
English | ISBN: 0593489632 | 2022 | EPUB | 352 pages | 1 MB
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How to Draw Manga Stroke by Stroke by 9colorstudio
English | July 26th, 2022 | ISBN: 0744056985 | 224 pages | True EPUB | 110.78 MB
A simple, easy-to-use guide to drawing manga that uses color to show beginning manga artists how to draw each new stroke.