Stochastic programming is an important area of operations research dealing with decision problems under uncertainty, with probablistic models of uncertainty. This book fills the gap between the theory and methods of stochastic programming and operations research practitioners. It discusses differen[...]
Three Lives is comprised of the stories "The Good Anna," "Melanchtha," and "The Gentle Lena." "Melanchtha" is an adaptation of Q.E.D., Stein s first completed novel, which remained unpublished until four years after her death."Contexts" is divided into two sections "Biography" and "Intellectual Back[...]
Lol Stein's comfortable married life is disrupted when she returns to her hometown and recalls how she was abandoned by a former fiance[...]
Essentials for Blended Learning: A Standards-Based Guide provides a practical, streamlined approach for creating effective learning experiences by blending online activities and the best of face-to-face teaching. This guide is: Easy to use: Clear, jargon-free writing; illustrations; and references t[...]
"As a vampire, Anna Strong has an immortal life...but now she's running out of time."
Anna's relationship with shape-shifter Daniel Frey has given her hope for a future with him and his son--especially when Frey proposes...
But just when Anna starts to think her life couldn't be better, sh[...]
My name is Anna Strong. I am a vampire.
Existing between the worlds of the living and the dead, bounty hunter Anna Strong is torn by her love for two very different men. Now, as her two worlds collide, fate plunges Anna into the ultimate battle between good and evil.[...]
Anna Strong was a tough-as-nails bounty hunter, until the night she was attacked-and changed forever.
Now a vampire, Anna discovers that her long-dead brother may have had a daughter-and the girl's in serious trouble. There are some very dangerous people after her, but they're about to learn th[...]
Newly-made vampire Anna has become a Watcher-one of the supernatural world's enforcers- even as she fights to control her vampiric rage. When a series of very dangerous events threatens to draw out her unstable powers, her Watcher mentor sends her away for her own safety. But if there's one thing An[...]
VAMPIRE ANNA STRONG...
Anna has struggled to adapt to her supernatural status while clinging to the vestiges of her humanity. Now she must deal with her legacy. The sinister vampire who transformed her is dead, and Anna is entitled to his vast fortune. But a predatory werewolf comes forward, cla[...]
With her partner out of town, her family abroad, and her mentor estranged, newly-turned vampire Anna Strong is keeping a low profile.
But now young vampires are turning up dead, completely drained of their life force. And though Anna wants to say no when Williams, her former teacher and now lea[...]
Anna Strong's primitive vampire instincts are getting harder to control. And a new enemy wants to take advantage of that fact, for Anna has been chosen to shape the destiny of all vampires-and all humans.
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"As a bounty hunter, Anna Strong knew how to find trouble. But now that she's a vampire, trouble seems to have a knack for finding her... "The death of Anna's old vampire mentor is causing ripples in the mortal world. His forensic report has brought up some anomalies and people are asking questions-[...]
Although it is generally accepted that the Arctic Ocean is a very sensitive and important region for changes in the global climate, this region's short-and long-term geological history is much less known in comparison to other ocean regions. This book presents background research, the developments, [...]
The smudge looked suspiciously penis- like. The doctor confirmed: "That's the baby's penis " which caused not celebration, but panic. Joel pictured having to go camping and fix a car and use a hammer and throw a football and watch professionals throw footballs and figure out whether to be sad or hap[...]
The legendary feminist presents three classic short stories, which paint powerful and psychological portraits of three very different woman, and prose poetry rife with repetition, sounds, and profound imagery in one volume. Original.[...]
In "Cosmic Numbers", mathematics professor James Stein traces the discovery, evolution, and interrelationships of the great numbers that define our world. Some numbers, like the speed of light and absolute zero, are well known to the general public. Others, such as Boltzmann's constant and the Chand[...]
State-of-the-art techniques and tools needed to facilitate effective credit portfolio management and robust quantitative credit analysis Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, Active Credit Portfolio Management in Practice serves as a comprehensive introduction to both the theory and rea[...]
"Emotional Intelligence For Dummies" explains how readers can take control of their emotions, rather than letting their emotions control them. Readers will also discover how to develop their emotional intelligence to further their relationships with others, in the workplace and at home. Emotional aw[...]
The most widely-used text on the design of environmental control systems in buildings for students and practicing professionals, "Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings" has for generations prepared students of architecture, architectural engineering, and construction management what they[...]