Introduction to Stochastic Processes and Their Applications

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Todorovic's Stochastic Processes and Applications.......2000-04-14

This is one of the most thorough and detailed books that I have ever seen on stochastic (that is to say, probabilistic) processes with applications, even more thorough than most textbooks that I have seen in West Coast universities. He has a chapter on second-order processes, one on spectral analysis of sationary processes, one on Gaussian processes, several chapters on Markov processes including one chapter on semigroup applications to Markov processes. Concerning the latter, the reader should look at some of my reviews of semigroup books, such as One-Parameter Semigroups by Engel et al., Right-Ordered Groups by Medvedev and Kopytov, etc. Semigroups are a branch of algebra which tremendously simplifies and unifies other fields such as stochastic processes, functional analysis, mathematical logic, etc. Readers who are not specialists in mathematics as well as those who are should request that this book be reprinted and purchase it and learn it with the help of a consultant or tutor (even if the latter just translates it into closer to ordinary English) because the ideas are so useful for many outside fields. If enough people request it, perhaps it will be reprinted. It is published by Springer-Verlag, New York and Berlin and Heidelberg, 1992, and is part of the Springe Series in Statistics. Springer-Verlag/Springer are especially outstanding for their ability to translate things into ordinary English better than most companies, their ingenious organizing ability and clarity of presentation and printing, their selection of up to date issues and research topics, and their general Creative Genius.

An Introduction to Stochastic Processes and Their Applications

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An Introduction to Stochastic Processes and Their Applications

Manufacturer: Springer Verlag
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Whether a stopover or final destination, Oman and the UAE are Arabia'a two most accessible countries. From Dubai's exuberance and Muscat's elegance to remote wadis and serene oases, this indispensable guide reveals it all.

27 essential maps plus full-colour regional map
range of transport options, including detailed directions for self-drivers
where to stay and eat for all budgets
what to do and how to do it, from diving to off-the-beaten-track driving
essential shopping guide to everything from camel kitsch to Bedouin jewellery

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inaccurate and chilly.......2004-08-14

oman is the most exciting place i have
ever been. after reading the lonely planet version
of Oman i was left with NO IMPRESSION.

I arrived to find it exciting, stunning and
full of activities. The books prices for hotels and
taxis, juice etc were ALL WAY OFF. All too high.
For instance a fresh made juice in front of you
cost one hundred omani basas...
a coke one hundred basa
a dinner one riyal
a hotel varied.

a taxi ride 200 basa for a few kilometers..

and the book gave no feeling or emotion to the
country at all... i browse thru it, and after arriving never openned it again. in fact i left it behind in oman as i
found it to be a heavy wieght with no signifigance.

perhaps the AUTHOR was fearful of Muslim countries and did
not like Omanis...too bad. I will never buy lonley planet
products again...

horribly outdated.......2004-03-21

This is the worst, most outdated guidebook I've ever come across. For the budget traveler, it is absolutely useless. The so-called "best hotel on the corniche" in Muscat turned out to be a dingy, roach-infested dive. The maps for Oman are minuscule, poorly drawn, and lack detail. The entire history of Oman is condensed into five pages. Don't waste your money on this guide. Oman is a very easy country to travel in, and you hardly need this guidebook. This is the sort of guidebook you find yourself leaving behind at your hotel. If Duabi is your destination, go with the newer "Dubai" guide. Pity, though, that Lonely Planet charges you the same price for a city guidebook as they do for a two-country guidebook.

amazing.......2002-01-28

this book has everything u need 2 know on the emirates, oman and their relationship as neighbouring countries

Many faults.......2000-11-29

This was the first Lonely Planet Book with hundreds of faults. Very disappointing!!!

Lonely Planet Arab Gulf States: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia & the United Arab Emirates (Lonely Planet Arab Gulf States)

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Lonely Planet Arab Gulf States: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia & the United Arab Emirates (Lonely Planet Arab Gulf States)
Gordon Robison
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Lonely Planet Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula (Lonely Planet Arabian Peninsula)

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Lonely Planet Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula (Lonely Planet Arabian Peninsula)
Jenny Walker , Stuart Butler , Terry Carter , Lara Dunston , and Frances Linzee Gordon
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ASIN: 1741045460

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Discover Oman, UAE, and the Arabian Peninsula

Sneak (legally) into the dunes of Saudi Arabia's Empty Quarter and experience all that's romantic about the desert, p. 348.
Look beyond Dubai to the rest of the UAE - count the camels on the sublime desert drive from Sharjah to Kalba, p. 404
Hike where fragrant rosewater is produced from the pink roses of Oman's Jebel Akhdar, p. 231
Discover the secret to eternal life - and what make Suqutra the Galapagos Islands of the Middle East, p. 502

In This Guide:

More off-the-beaten-track UAE info than any other guide
Special Haj feature tells the ultimate traveler's tale
Dedicated Expats chapter packed with tips on living in another culture
The only guide with independent reviews of everything you need to know about Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar

Lonely Planet Arab Gulf States: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Oatar, Saudi Arabia & the United Arab Emirates (Lonely Planet Arab Gulf States)

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Wrong mileage
Garbage Book
Worked well for me
It's the PERSIAN Gulf not the "Arabian" Gulf
Very practical, essential reference

Lonely Planet Arab Gulf States: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Oatar, Saudi Arabia & the United Arab Emirates (Lonely Planet Arab Gulf States)
Gordon Robison
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ASIN: 086442390X

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54 Maps

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Wrong mileage.......2006-09-08

I used this book for my travel to Saudi Arabia following the footsteps of Nassir Khusraw, the Persian poet and philosopher who went to Mecca in 1045. According to this book the distance between Medina to Jeddah and Mecca is 390 and 410, respectively. Nassir Khusraw in his "Safarnameh" says the distance between Medina and Mecca is 100 Farsang (about 600 kilometer). I was wondering why he overstimates the distance. In my book, then I added a paragraph explaining the reasons and theorizing that he might have travelled a longer route, due to dangers on the road and search for water. He was always correct in his estimation of the distance between many cities he travelled. Then I found out about MSN Encarta World Atlas. I typed the name of these cities and found out the distance was 629 and 605 kilometer, respectively.
Well done Nassir Khusraw a millenium ago! and Mr. Robison, correct this big mistake as soon as possible. The book has little practical use as far as Mecca and Medina is concerned

Garbage Book.......2000-06-29

First of all this Iranian guy is correct. The official name of this body of water is PERSIAN Gulf. The term Arabian Gulf was invented in 1970s by some Pan Arabists who failed to show up at their geography classes. The author's use of this term shows simply his arrogance and fact that he does not know the region nor its people. By using "Arabian Gulf" he simply wants to impress ignorant Arabs into buying his book.

Other than that his book is useless as it does not touch on the cultural aspects on the region.

Worked well for me.......2000-02-13

Having just returned from a 5 week trip through Oman, UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain I can say that Lonely Planet has again produced an accurate and useful guide. And despite the fact that it is several years old, prices and descriptions were still right. The guide's advice to try to get to the Musandem Peninsula in Oman was a fine piece of advice--it is amazingly beautiful.

And to the person who gave one star to this guide because of it's reference to the "Arabian Gulf": relax. If you say "Persian Gulf" to anyone in the Arab Gulf states they will have no idea what body of water you are talking about. I suppose you would be equally upset if 25 years ago a guidebook to China refered to the capital as "Beijing" instead of the Western imposed name "Peking"?

It's the PERSIAN Gulf not the "Arabian" Gulf.......2000-01-03

The book makes repeated references to the "Arabian Gulf" - but there is no such thing. There is an Arabian Sea, and a Gulf of Oman, and the PERSIAN Gulf, but no "Arabian Gulf" exists. The Persian Gulf is the official name of that body of water, and has been known by that name since ancient times. Even the ancient Greeks referred to it by its correct name. One has to wonder, if Lonely Planet is so willing to pander to the Arab governments of the PERSIAN gulf in this manner by renaming the PERSIAN Gulf, then how accurate can their travelogues really be?

Very practical, essential reference.......1998-09-29

This is an essential reference for any tourist, traveller or expatriate relocating to the Arab Gulf states.

The book's information and advice enable a new-comer to develop a sense for local atmospherics and sensitivities so one adapt, integrate and thrive in the host country culture and in the supportive expatriate communities.

Good coverage of cultural, commercial and logistical (i.e., "Where can I find...?") details.

Highly recommended. Written with imagination, humor, and attention to detail.

FWIW, the earlier (1993) edition of this book I used when I was in the United Arab Emirates and Oman in 1995 was 100% accurate. The maps and guides to local services in the smaller cities were exceptionally helpful.

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Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry presents a concise A-Z description of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry, written in layman's terms, for use in the solution of trace element analytical chemistry problems. Detailed discussion of sample introduction and data interpretation is provided.

Practicing analytical chemists will be able to use this text to familiarize themselves with the principles, approaches, options, pitfalls, and advantages of ICP-MS technology.

Key Features
* Concise and straightforward descriptions of ICP-MS principles and instrumentation, ensuring rapid understanding of the technique and its advantages and limitations
* Examples to clarify the operational characteristics of the technology
* Drawings and illustrations to clarify principles, techniques, and methodology
* Discussions of practical approaches to the solution of specific trace analysis problems with helpful tips on efficiently producing the most accurate and precise data
* Easy-to-understand terms, so that new users of the technology will immediately benefit from the information provided
* Comprehensive appendixes containing isotopic and interference data
* An exhaustive compilation of literature citations for supplemental information

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Useful Introductory Guide.......2001-08-30

If you haven't come across the ICP-MS technique before, this book is a very good introductory guide. Topics such as instrumentation, theory and interferences are well-written. I trust the book is well worth reading.

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Polymer conformation and configuration (Current chemical concepts)
Frank Alden Bovey
Manufacturer: Academic Press
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POLYMER CONFORMATION AND CONFIGURATION
Frank A. Bovey
Manufacturer: Academic Press
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ASIN: B000OHXOGQ

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During the last twenty years, a large number of books on nonlinear chaotic dynamics in deterministic dynamical systems have appeared. These academic tomes are intended for graduate students and require a deep knowledge of comprehensive, advanced mathematics. There is a need for a book that is accessible to general readers, a book that makes it possible to get a good deal of knowledge about complex chaotic phenomena in nonlinear oscillators without deep mathematical study.

Chaos, Bifurcations and Fractals Around Us: A Brief Introduction fills that gap. It is a very short monograph that, owing to geometric interpretation complete with computer color graphics, makes it easy to understand even very complex advanced concepts of chaotic dynamics. This invaluable publication is also addressed to lecturers in engineering departments who want to include selected nonlinear problems in full time courses on general mechanics, vibrations or physics so as to encourage their students to conduct further study.

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The three books gathered together as Eustace and Hilda explore a brother and sister's lifelong relationship. Hilda, the older child, is both self-sacrificing and domineering, as puritanical as she is gorgeous; Eustace is a gentle, dreamy, pleasure-loving boy: the two siblings could hardly be more different, but they are also deeply devoted. And yet as Eustace and Hilda grow up and seek to go their separate ways in a world of power and position, money and love, their relationship is marked by increasing pain.

L. P. Hartley's much-loved novel, the magnum opus of one of twentieth-century England's best writers, is a complex and spellbinding work: a comedy of upper-class manners; a study in the subtlest nuances of feeling; a poignant reckoning with the ironies of character and fate. Above all, it is about two people who cannot live together or apart, about the ties that bind—and break.

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Incredible Psychological Novel.......2006-04-09

This trilogy traces the unhealthy relationship a brother and sister, Eustace and Hilda Cherrington, from childhood through young adulthood in early twentieth-century England.

Eustace is a weak-willed indolent creature, easily dominated and swayed by any stronger personality. He is perfect material for his elder sister Hilda, a forceful personality with a puritan streak a mile wide. Each needs the other's weakness to survive, Eustace because his ineffectualness needs an outside goad, and Hilda because she must have someone to exercize her will over.

It was fascinating to observe the social development of the characters. Eustace gradually becomes independent of Hilda, but she can't thrive without him. At the end of the book, Eustace is well on the road to maturity, not so much a case of arrested as delayed development. He has learned to face responsibilities, and become a man of action. There is even a hint of a possible future romance. It is left to conjecture if he would have fallen again under Hilda's sway, but the reader feels he would have had a good chance.

Hilda, while she initially appears more competent and effective, is unable to withstand the pressures of adult life, particularly adult sexuality. She cannot stand to be thwarted; to dominate and control is as necessary for her as air and water.

Eustace, while handicapped by his passivity, has several strokes of luck. Several people assist his development and have his best interests at heart. Stephen Hilliard, an Oxford classmate who becomes a lawyer, manages his financial affairs and helps steady his impulsive generosity. Lady Nelly, his Venetian hostess, encourages him to write a book. He is able to accept and integrate outside advice into his life and learns to view the world in shades of gray; for Hilda everything must always be black and white.

If you are interested in novels of psychological developement, I strongly recommend this book.

Sinking Siblings.......2006-01-28

Anita Brookner, in her introduction to Hartley's trilogy, makes much of a comparison between Hartley and Henry James. This is at once apt and inapt. It is apt in that James is certainly the novelist one is reminded of most by this trilogy. But it is terribly inapt in that James is much the better writer and his works are truly "masterpieces", a claim Brookner makes for this work which simply won't hold literary water. Hartley certainly holds his own with James in mere description of place, and thus one is reminded at different points of James's most popular novel (A Portrait of A Lady) and his best (The Ambassadors).-But all similarity ends here.-There are none of the depths of character insight of which James is such a master, nor, really....anything else to remind one of James. Just page after page of-description-that leads to one cul-de-sac after another (a good example is the chapter "The Larva" or "ghost" in Latin, which seems to have been written with absolutely no purpose in mind, or perhaps a forgotten one). Yes, there is an overall plot. But one doesn't come away with any insights into the human condition in the way one does from a James novel, or any "masterpiece" for that matter.

The overall effect of this novel and of the writing is a sort of slippage, that the author doesn't really know where he's going with Eustace or Hilda, and that they don't know where they're going either, and the reader is left wearily turning page after page waiting for some, any sort of insight.-Perhaps to say this is to equate Hartley, in some sense, with Eustace himself-Everything is sinking or slipping, much like Venice, where much of the book occurs. There is a passage which describes this quite nicely when Eustace (typically) just happens to find himself amidst a "lustral" bathing:

"He felt his identity flowing out of him, to be soaked up heedlessly by the grains of sand or parcelled out in fragments of a thousandth among all the figures standing or sprawling round him."p.533

This is very much what reading this book is like. Hartley does a much better job with The Go-Between, which I would recommend to all prospective readers rather than this meandering book.-Or, if you really are in search of a "masterpiece" of this sort, Henry James's The Ambassadors will not leave you sinking, dear reader.

An Unexpected Pleasure.......2002-02-01

I cannot imagine how I manged to go through college, a graduate program in English, and many years of teaching British literature without ever having read this book. The character development is excellent, and even when the characters are being aggravating (as they sometimes are), the reader truly cares about them and wants to see what happens next. I highly recommend this book to all fans of the well-crafted British novel. Furthermore, I recommend this novel to anyone who is interested in the ways, both healthy and unhealthy, that siblings interact.

A masterpiece..........2001-10-20

Certainly the most complicated and complex set of charcters in literature. And that THE charcters count up to only two only serves to underline the essence of the book. The trilogy is basically an exploration of releationship between a very unforthcoming and rather narcisstic Eustace and the domineering Hilda. "Shrimp and the anemone" starts off the tale from their childhood and culminates with "Eustace and Hilda". Both are certainly doomed to disappointments - neither can look beyond the other. For all Hilda's success at the hospital, it is Eustace's guardian that she sees herself - moral as well as the economic guardian.
One never senses any feeling in Eustace to escape this bond.Rather he is as much a slave to Hilda as she wills all to be. As the story progresses towards an intriguing climax, the tables are turned as Hilda now becomes dependant on Eustace for her medication. Eustace gears up to it gamefully - and it is reeally the final chapters of the book which explore the relationship at a direct level.
All in all, it is a wondferful read. Recommended for those who love words and who do not mind a leisurely pace. A masterpiece !

A deeply flawed, deeply interesting work.......2001-09-18

Anita Brookner refers to this trilogy in her introduction to the NYRB edition as "a masterpiece," and it is quite clear from reading it that L.P. Hartley intended this as his artist's summa. The works are not as well known, however, as Hartley's THE GO-BETWEEN, and I think there is a reason for that: although the acccomplishments of the EUSTACE AND HILDA trilogy are genuine, it is not as polished a work as THE GO-BETWEEN. The principle problem with the trilogy is that almost all of the characters (including Hilda) exist only as they are perceived by the timid, pleasure-loving, and deeply narcissistic Eustace: thus they do not wholly "live" for us, and though Eustace himself seems quite real, he is so very sensitive that (to paraphrase Christopher Durang) you'd like to hit him. Eustace's fascination with the wealthy and with luxury inevitably bring to mind Marcel Proust, who clearly seems a model for Hartley's trilogy. The trilogy also seems modelled on Galsworthy and Meredith, however, and at times it makes for a very strange melange. It does have some fantastic set pieces, however, including Hilda's trip in the airplane with Dick Staveley and her later breakdown and its aftermath.

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Eustace and Hilda. A Trilogy
L. P. Hartley
Manufacturer: Putnam & Company Ltd
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ASIN: B000NPR942

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Eustace and Hilda: A Trilogy
L. P. Hartley
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