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This is a text on quantum mechanics formulated simultaneously in terms of position and momentum, i.e. in phase space. It is written at an introductory level, drawing on the remarkable history of the subject for inspiration and motivation. Wigner functions - density matrices in a special Weyl repre[...]

This book explores the possibilities of alternative worldings beyond those authorized by the disciplinary norms and customs of International Relations. In response to the boundary-drawing practices of IR that privilege the historical experience and scholarly folkways of the "West," the contributors [...]

The Old Testament displays a remarkable literary and theological unity through a variety of genres. But applying a single, one-size-fits-all method of exegesis can lead to confusion and misunderstanding. A valuable reference tool for students and pastors, the Handbooks for Old Testament Exegesis (HO[...]

The theology of John Wesley has proven exceedingly influential in the religious and spiritual lives of Wesley's followers and his critics. However, Wesley did not leave behind a written doctrine on scripture. This collection presents an array of diverse approaches to understanding John Wesley's char[...]

This popular resource delivers a thorough overview of every basic surgical term, concept, and technique. The essentials of surgery are concisely presented and abundantly illustrated. From tissue injury, local anesthetics, and surgical instruments, through obtaining hemostasis, skin flaps, scar excis[...]

Blending theory with practical application, Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility, Third Edition supports courses at the intersection of corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporate strategy, and public policy. Authors David Chandler and William B. Werther, Jr., provide an overview of the fi[...]

The book is the first, and still best compilation of papers explaining how to measure distance between sequences, and how to compute that measure effectively.[...]

Deals with caves and their environments. This title covers caves from around the world. It includes more than 100 comprehensive articles from scholars and explorers in 15 different countries. It features many full-color photographs, maps, and drawings from the authors' own work, which provide images[...]

The next quantum leap beyond Moneyball, this book offers powerful new insights into all human decision-making, because if sports teams are getting it wrong this badly, how do you know you're not? Sometimes the decisions that teams make are simply inexplicable. Consider: sports teams have an immense [...]

This is the best seller in this market. It provides a comprehensive introduction to complex variable theory and its applications to current engineering problems. It is designed to make the fundamentals of the subject more easily accessible to students who have little inclination to wade through the [...]