This book treats nonlinear dynamics in both Hamiltonian and dissipative systems. The emphasis is on the mechanics for generating chaotic motion, methods of calculating the transitions…
The world has always been fascinated with ancient Egypt. When the Romans conquered Egypt, it was really Egypt that conquered the Romans. Cleopatra captivated both Caesar…
Students and professionals in the fields of mathematics, physics, engineering, and economics will find this reference work invaluable. A classic resource for working with special functions,…
This sequel to "The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty," the first of Anne Rice's (writing as A.N. Roquelaure) elegantly written volumes of erotica, continues her explicit, teasing…
The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books. Using her photographic memory, fifth-grade sleuth Cam Jansen tries…
This book provides essential insights into the epidemiology and aetiology of diastolic heart failure, and will enable the clinician to understand how the condition can be…
"Zen Training " is a comprehensive handbook for "zazen," seated meditation practice, and an authoritative presentation of the Zen path. The book " "marked a turning…
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