Author: Yang Xiang
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: models, approach, graphical, systems, reasoning, multiagent, probabilistic
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 2002-09-15
List price: $85.00
ISBN-10: 0521813085
ISBN-13: 9780521813082

Probalistic reasoning with graphical models, also known as Bayesian networks or belief networks, has become an active field of research and practice in artifical intelligence, operations research and statistics in the last two decades. The success of this technique in modeling intelligent decision support systems under the centralized and single-agent paradim has been striking. In this book, the author extends graphical dependence models to the distributed and multi-agent paradigm. He identifies the major technical challenges involved in such an endeavor and presents the results gleaned from a

Author: Vigor Yang
Publisher: AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Ast
Keywords: design, progress, astronautics, aeronautics, analysis, modeling, rocket, thrust, chambers, aspects, liquid
Number of Pages: 725
Published: 2004-12-30
List price: $124.95
ISBN-10: 1563472236
ISBN-13: 9781563472237

This is the first major publication on liquid-rocket combustion devices since 1960. A total of 26 chapters prepared by world-renowned experts in their subject areas are included. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of liquid-propellant combustion and thrust chamber dynamics, and is incorporated into the volume in a well-organized, cohesive manner. There are contributions from nine different countries - China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Russia, Sweden, and the United States.

Author: Ziheng Yang
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: evolution, ecology, series, oxford, computational, molecular
Number of Pages: 376
Published: 2006-11-30
List price: $140.00
ISBN-10: 0198566999
ISBN-13: 9780198566991

The field of molecular evolution has experienced explosive growth in recent years due to the rapid accumulation of genetic sequence data, continuous improvements to computer hardware and software, and the development of sophisticated analytical methods. The increasing availability of large genomic data sets requires powerful statistical methods to analyse and interpret them, generating both computational and conceptual challenges for the field. Computational Molecular Evolution provides an up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of modern statistical and computational methods used in molecula

Author: Yang Chengfu
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Keywords: taijiquan, applications, essence
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2005-03-02
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 1556435452
ISBN-13: 9781556435454

First published in China in the 1930s, this legendary text by the founder of taijiquan authoritatively explains every aspect of this practice, with detailed descriptions of concepts like "Lift the Spirit" and "Sinking of Shoulders and Elbows." Also exploring more complex ideas like "Solid and Empty Space" and "Using the Mind Instead of Force," the book teaches martial artists and even casual practitioners all the fundamental positions and applications, as explained by the master. This first-ever English translation includes extensive notes and explanations.

Author: Chiang Yang
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Keywords: renditions, books, downunder, life, chapters, six
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 1988-03
List price: $15.00
ISBN-10: 0295966440
ISBN-13: 9780295966441

Authors:Yi Pan, Yang Xiao,
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Keywords: networks, computing, mobile, wireless, hoc, sensor
Number of Pages: 337
Published: 2006-11-30
List price: $199.00
ISBN-10: 1594543968
ISBN-13: 9781594543968

The convergence of the Internet, communications and information technologies, coupled with recent engineering advances, is paving the way for a new generation of inexpensive mobile devices, sensors and actuators. Hence, there is current and future need for dynamic ad hoc networking technology. It is the distributed and ad hoc deployment of networks of these network devices and sensors that bears promises for a significant impact, not only on science and engineering, but equally importantly on a broad range of applications relating to critical infrastructure protection and security, health care

Author: Yang Zhong
Publisher: East Gate Book
Keywords: china, studies, contemporary, challenges, local, politics, government
Number of Pages: 230
Published: 2003-04
List price: $31.95
ISBN-10: 076561118X
ISBN-13: 9780765611185

A study of local government and politics in China, exploring when and why local government officials comply with policy directives from above. The author draws on interviews with government officials in various municipalities and a review of county records and other government documents.