Authors:Bruno Simeone, Friedrich Pukelsheim,
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: choice, collective, studies, welfare, systems, voting, democracy, recent, advances, mathematics
Number of Pages: 267
Published: 2006-10-19
List price: $139.00
ISBN-10: 3540356037
ISBN-13: 9783540356035

In this book, different quantitative approaches to the study of electoral systems have been developed: game-theoretic, decision-theoretic, statistical, probabilistic, combinatorial, geometric, and optimization ones. All the authors are prominent scholars from these disciplines. Quantitative approaches offer a powerful tool to detect inconsistencies or poor performance in actual systems. Applications to concrete settings such as EU, American Congress, regional, and committee voting are discussed.

Authors:Bruno Bissonnette, Igor Luginbuehl, Bruno Marciniak,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Keywords: implications, perioperative, recognition, rapid, syndromes
Number of Pages: 900
Published: 2006-07-20
List price: $138.00
ISBN-10: 0071354557
ISBN-13: 9780071354554

Essential medical facts on over 2,000 genetic syndromes. Organized alphabetically, this book provides comprehensive medical coverage for each syndrome, from genetic basis to manifestations to related medical considerations. Features anesthetic considerations for each syndrome as well as 180 illustrations and an easily accessible standardized, two-column format.

Author: Claudio Simeone
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Keywords: scientific, world, lecture, notes, physics, models, cosmological, amp, path, integral, quantization, deparametrization
Number of Pages: 152
Published: 2002-03-01
List price: $38.00
ISBN-10: 9810247419
ISBN-13: 9789810247416

In this book, homogeneous cosmological models whose Hamilton-Jacobi equation is separable are deparametrized by turning their action functional into that of an ordinary gauge system. Canonical gauges imposed on the gauge system are used to define a global phase time in terms of the canonical variables of the minisuperspaces. The procedure clearly shows how the geometry of the constraint surface restricts the choice of time. The consequences that this has for path integral quantization are discussed, and the transition amplitude is obtained for relativistic isotropic models, relativistic anisot

Author: Vincent A. Simeone
Publisher: Ball Publishing
Keywords: trees, landscape, flowering
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 2007-07-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 188305253X
ISBN-13: 9781883052539

Devoted entirely to the flowering trees most recommended for home and urban landscapes, this handy encyclopedia discusses the basics—horticultural terms, botanic names, hardiness zones, and native versus exotic species—as well as each tree’s unique characteristics, such as height, spread, flower color and size, flowering period, fruit, and seeds. Entries are supplemented with pertinent growing tips regarding pests and diseases, as well as the benefits of exceptional varieties and cultivars. A second section discusses siting and caring for trees, including the importance of proper soil,

Author: Vincent A. Simeone
Publisher: Ball Publishing
Keywords: evergreens, landscape
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2008-04-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1883052637
ISBN-13: 9781883052638

This accessible guide identifies the best evergreens for landscaping purposes, including how they can be used to best effect as borders, hedges, living fences, privacy screens, or to block unsightly views. Detailed entries for more than 80 species—from conifers and broadleaf evergreens to deciduous and semi-evergreen shrubs—describe each plant’s size, shape, color, flower (if applicable), light and soil requirements, and hardiness zones while color photographs show each evergreen integrated into the landscape to help gardeners, homeowners, and landscape designers select the perfect everg

Author: Vincent A. Simeone
Publisher: Ball Publishing
Keywords: shrubs, landscape, flowering
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2005-04-01
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1883052424
ISBN-13: 9781883052423

With stunning color photos throughout, this gardening guide describes more than 50 types of the best flowering shrubs and details their use in home landscaping. Shrubs are arranged by genus, separated into deciduous flowering and notable evergreen shrubs, and listed with the common name; size and shape; foliage color, shape, and texture; flower and fruit (if any); soil, nutrient, and light needs; pruning needs for maximum growth and/or flower; and USDA Hardiness Zones. Details of specific species, cultivars, and varieties that lead to exceptional size, color, flower, hardiness, and durability

Authors:Mr. Nigel Simeone, Nigel Simeone,
Publisher: Yale University Press
Keywords: gazetteer, musical, paris
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 2000-05
List price: $24.00
ISBN-10: 0300080549
ISBN-13: 9780300080544

This guidebook is aimed at all travellers interested in exploring the historical musical sights of Paris - in person or from an armchair. It features biographical portraits of such lumineries as Chopin, Liszt and Satie, venue information and listings of libraries, museums and galleries.