The second edition of this highly praised textbook provides an introduction to tensors group theory & their applications in classical & quantum physics Both intuitive & rigorous it aims to demystify tensors by giving the slightly more abstract but conceptually much clearer definition found in the math literature & then connects this formulation to the component formalism of physics calculations New pedagogical features such as new illustrations tables & boxed sections as well as additional "invitation" sections that provide accessible introductions to new material offer increased visual engagement clarity & motivation for students Part I begins with linear algebraic foundations follows with the modern component-free definition of tensors & concludes with applications to physics through the use of tensor products Part II introduces group theory including abstract groups & Lie groups & their associated Lie algebras then intertwines this material with that of Part I by introducing representation theory Examples & exercises are provided in each chapter for good practice in applying the presented material & techniques Prerequisites for this text include the standard lower-division mathematics & physics courses though extensive references are provided for the motivated student who has not yet had these Advanced undergraduate & beginning graduate students in physics & applied mathematics will find this textbook to be a clear concise & engaging introduction to tensors & groups Reviews of the First Edition" Physicist Nadir Jeevanjee has produced a masterly book that will help other physicists understand those subjects tensors & groups as mathematicians understand them From the first pages Jeevanjee shows amazing skill in finding fresh compelling words to bring forward the insight that animates the modern mathematical view With compelling force & clarity he provides many carefully worked-out examples & well-chosen specific problems Jeevanjee&s clear & forceful writing presents familiar cases with a freshness that will draw in & reassure even a fearful student This is a masterpiece of exposition & explanation that would win credit for even a seasoned author"-Physics Today" Jeevanjee&s text is a valuable piece of work on several counts including its express pedagogical service rendered to fledgling physicists & the fact that it does indeed give pure mathematicians a way to come to terms with what physicists are saying with the same words we use but with an ostensibly different meaning The book is very easy to read very user-friendly full of examplesand exercises & will do the job the author wants it to do with style"-MAA Reviews ...

This student-friendly introduction to the archaeology of ancient Egypt guides readers from the Paleolithic to the Greco-Roman periods & has now been updated to include recent discoveries & new illustrations Superbly illustrated with photographs maps & site plans with additional illustrations in this new edition Organized into 11 chapters covering the history of Egyptology & Egyptian archaeology; prehistoric & pharaonic chronology & the ancient Egyptian language; geography resources & environment; & seven chapters organized chronologically & devoted to specific archaeological sites & evidence

Includes:: sections on salient topics such as the constructing the Great Pyramid at Giza & the process of mummification

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You may have already heard about the extraordinary results achieved by people using the Phil Parker Lightning Process (R) to transform & enhance their lives health & success This book has been designed both as an essential first step for all those intending to take a Lightning Process (R)seminar & also as a resource for discovering more about this unique training programme Thousands worldwide have achieved extraordinary results using the Phil Parker Lightning Process (R) The Lightning Process (R) can bring about incredible results in many areas where nothing else has worked including CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROMEME MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IBSDIGESTIVE ISSUES CHRONIC PAIN ADDICTION DEPRESSION WEIGHT LOSS LOW SELF-ESTEEM ANXIETYSTRESSPANIC ATTACKS EATING DISORDERSTransform your health & wellbeing by learning the first steps of one of the most empowering mind-body trainings in the world ...

An Introduction to the Mathematics of Financial Derivatives is a popular intuitive text that eases the transition between basic summaries of financial engineering to more advanced treatments using stochastic calculus Requiring only a basic knowledge of calculus & probability it takes readers on a tour of advanced financial engineering This classic title has been revised by Ali Hirsa who accentuates its well-known strengths while introducing new subjects updating others & bringing new continuity to the whole Popular with readers because it emphasizes intuition & common sense An Introduction to the Mathematics of Financial Derivatives remains the only "introductory" text that can appeal to people outside the mathematics & physics communities as it explains the hows & whys of practical finance problems ...

The fourth edition of this widely-used text relates theory to practice in the public policy process In a clear conversational style author Tom Birkland conveys the best current thinking on the policy process with an emphasis on accessibility & synthesis This new edition has been reorganized to better explain the role of policy analysis in the policy process New to this edition A new section on the role of policy analysis & policy analysts in the policy process A revised & updated chapter surveying the social economic & demographic trends that are transforming the policy environment Fully updated references to help the advanced reader locate the most important theoretical literature in policy process studies New illustrations & an enhanced layout to clarify key ideas & stimulate classroom discussion The book makes generous use of visual aids & examples that link policy theory to the concrete experience of practitioners It

Includes:: chapter-at-a-glance outlines definitions of key terms provocative review questions recommended reading & online materials for professors & students

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An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers by GH Hardy & E M Wright is found on the reading list of virtually all elementary number theory courses & is widely regarded as the primary & classic text in elementary number theory Developed under the guidance of DR Heath-Brown this Sixth Edition of An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers has been extensively revised & updated to guide today's students through the key milestones & developments in number theory Updates include a chapter by JH Silverman on one of the most important developments in number theory
- modular elliptic curves & their role in the proof of Fermat's Last Theorem
- a foreword by A Wiles & comprehensively updated end-of-chapter notes detailing the key developments in number theory Suggestions for further reading are also included for the more avid reader The text retains the style & clarity of previous editions making it highly suitable for undergraduates in mathematics from the first year upwards as well as an essential reference for all number theorists

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Using fundamental physics the theory of stellar structure & evolution can predict how stars are born how their complex internal structure changes what nuclear fuel they burn & their ultimate fate This textbook is a stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy physics & applied mathematics taking a course on the physics of stars It uniquely emphasises the basic physical principles governing stellar structure & evolution This second edition contains two new chapters on mass loss from stars & interacting binary stars & new exercises Clear & methodical it explains the processes in simple terms while maintaining mathematical rigour Starting from general principles this textbook leads students step-by-step to a global comprehensive understanding of the subject Fifty exercises & full solutions allow students to test their understanding No prior knowledge of astronomy is required & only a basic background in physics & mathematics is necessary ...

The global economic crisis & recession that began in 2008 had at least one unexpected outcome a surge in sales of Karl Marx's Capital Although mainstream economists & commentators once dismissed Marx's work as outmoded & flawed some are begrudgingly acknowledging an analysis that sees capitalism as inherently unstable & of course there are those like Michael Heinrich who have seen the value of Marx all along & are in a unique position to explain the intricacies of Marx's thought Heinrich's modern interpretation of Capital is now available to English-speaking readers for the first time It has gone through nine editions in Germany is the standard work for Marxist study groups & is used widely in German universities The author systematically covers all three volumes of Capital & explains all the basic aspects of Marx's critique of capitalism in a way that is clear & concise He provides background information on the intellectual & political milieu in which Marx worked & looks at crucial issues beyond the scope of Capital such as class struggle the relationship between capital & the state accusations of historical determinism & Marx's understanding of communism Uniquely Heinrich emphasizes the monetary character of Marx's work in addition to the traditional emphasis on the labor theory of value this highlighting the relevance of Capital to the age of financial explosions & implosions ...

One of the most difficult issues that confronts veterinarians & staff today concerns the profession s obligation to the animal & the sometimes conflicting demands from clients peers & society The veterinarian s role has become more complex with new ethical challenges posed by issues such as growing public awareness regarding animal welfare increasing economic value of companion animals growth of veterinary specialization experimentation with alternative & complementary medicine & concern for pain management & mental well-being of animals Written by an acknowledged pioneer in veterinary ethics An Introduction to Veterinary Medical Ethics addresses the ethical challenges that veterinarians face daily as they seek to balance obligations to animal client peers society & self The book offers a highly readable & approachable introduction to the nature of ethical theory reasoning & decision-making & its practical application to veterinary medicine Now with over 100 real-life veterinary case histories & analysis this edition also

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This reissued introduction presents the nature technique & practice of Zen A Japanese Zen master Dr Suzuki taught regularly in the USA & Europe ...