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John E. Freund's mathematical statistics with applications / Irwin Miller, Marylees Miller.
No full textIncludes index.engineering bookfair2015468 p. :John E. Freund's Mathematical Statistics with Applications, Eighth Edition, provides a calculus-based introduction to the theory and application of statistics, based on comprehensive coverage that reflects the latest in statistical thinking, the teaching of statistics, and current practices
tHe analysis of eU-Gcc Potential free trade area aGreement tHroUGH eU-Gcc actUal stePs (1995–2012)
No full textThe objective of this article is to find out whether strong regional bloc integration of both the European Union (EU) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will lead to “stumbling stones” or “building blocks” steps in the signing of the long-awaited EU-GCC free trade area agreement (EU-GCC FTA). A qualitative International Political Economy (IPE) comparison between the two blocs is discussed and summarized in a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis framework. Results show that the Marxist school of thought is the most realistic of all schools in terms of explaining economic regional integration and international FTAs. For the GCC, the potential outcomes of an EU-GCC FTA mean an increase in trade creation, economic welfare, and a fulfillment of economic desires. For the EU, the FTA will lead to EU trade diversion and a mild increase in economic welfare; however, it will allow the EU to fulfill its self-interest in maintaining running its global position in world affairs. The EU should outweigh its benefits toward this FTA, understand the strong competitive advantage found in the GCC countries, and try to cooperate with the GCC in an equal way, supporting developing countries and avoiding the unfair effects of external yet influencing factors that affect such a relationship
ARCHITECTURE, MUSIC AND PATTERN RECOGNITION THE CASE OF ANDALUSIAN ARCHITECTURE
No full textAbstract—The aim of this ongoing research project is to reach a pattern recognition process (design system) that can turn architecture to music, and turn music to architecture. . In both operations, style and character will be an essential issue in the design of this process system. Based on the artistic relationship between architecture and music, we shall try to settle a mechanism for a pattern recognition audio-visual system that can that can turn a certain style of architecture to a collection of melodies that truly reflects the character of that architecture. This system can also perform the inverted process that is turning a certain musical style to a collection of shapes and forms. In this regard it is important to point out to the inter-relationship between the architectural design process and writing a musical note. A musician composing a melody works from above, that is from the whole to the parts. A composer does not usually put notes together in order to get some melody; he envisages the character of a melody in a statu nascendi and proceeds from above as he tries to concretize it in all its part. In this respect, the articulation of the whole and the important junctures of the parts, the beginning(s), or the end(s), the composer accepted the attitude of his contemporaries, and could therefore integrate principles of architecture such as the golden section and the Pythagorean Theorem, along with principles of acoustic harmony. The melody steps of these musical golden sections (time-space intervals of varying scales) can follow the rules of the Pythagorean Theorem. Originality in expression does not depend on invention of new words; nor originality in poetry on invention of new measures; nor in painting on invention of new colours, or new modes of using them. That means that innovation and creativity is a matter of "relationships". In architecture relationships exist in two ways, in the environment itself, and in the individual's ability to understand and relate to them. They exist at a real, concrete level where the individual is aware of them through his senses, perception, hearing, touching, etc. And the also exist at an abstract or conceptual level in the actual object. They cannot be seen or heard even though the can be described. At the end we are referring to "linguistics" as a platform that can consist architecture and music i.e.: a perceptual or surface structure and a conceptual or deep structure that combines both architecture and music. Architecture and music share the unification of three realms: conceptual, objectual and perceptual. In the historical writings of ikhwãn al-safã; (The Brethren of Sincerity-Muslim philosophers in Basra, Iraq, in the 10th century), the relationship between arts, architecture, music, astronomy, mathematics and chemistry was clearly mentioned. In this paper we had chosen Andalusian Architecture as a part of Islamic Architecture that existed in Spain (AD 711-1492). Also there is a significant retrieving and re- composing for Andalusian music prepared by Al Rahbaniya in Lebanon in seventies of the 20th century, also Andalusian music is still played in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia
Game development with unity / Michelle Menard, Bryan Wagstaff.
No full text444 p. ;The Unity engine game development tool is a multi-platform engine and editor rolled into one. It is an ideal development tool for independent developers and students, and many pro studios turn to it for fast prototyping. Unity allows developers to create a single game and release it on many platforms including Android, iOS, and the web. This completely updated edition of Game development with Unity is a tutorial-style guide that provides a complete overview of the Unity editor along with step-by-step projects covering every basic functional aspect, from asset importing to publishing. Each chapter includes tutorials and small assignments geared toward making a larger game. You will learn the basics of design and level theory and prototyping concepts in the virtual world. You will also learn how to polish and publish your finished game. A companion website features software, sample levels, source code and more. Start learning Unity today with Game development with Unity, second edition.
Middle-Income Public Housing in Egypt, Evaluate and Improve to Reach a Sustainable Design
No full textHousing is one of the major sectors of national development; it plays a vital role in such a developing countrylike Egypt. As comfortable home is a human target, housing considers as an important need in human life.Egyptian government deals with middle-income housing as a prototype can be located in any site withoutconsidering indoor thermal comfort recommendations. The aim of this paper is to evaluate a present middleincomehousing prototype (case study) simultaneously, and improve it by using passive design strategies to reacha sustainable design. The performance of case study evaluated using computer simulation. This research processled to a strategy of improving public housing prototypes in Egypt. The research findings led also to performativedesign guidelines, achieved sustainability
Big data integration theory : theory and methods of database mappings, programming languages, and semantics / Zoran Majkić.
No full textcomputer bookfair2015Includes bibliographical references and index.xx, 516 p. :The challenges of big data demand a clear theoretical and algebraic framework, extending the standard relational database (RDB) with more powerful features in order to manage the complex schema mappings. This unique textbook/reference presents a novel approach to database concepts, describing a categorical logic for database schema mapping based on views, within a very general framework for database integration/exchange and peer-to-peer. Issues of database mappings, database programming languages (algebras), and denotational and operational semantics are discussed in depth. An analysis method is also developed that combines techniques from second order logic, data modeling, co-algebras, and functorial categorial semantics. Topics and features: Provides a concise, formal introduction to logics, (co-)algebras, databases, schema mappings and category theory Describes the core concepts of big data integration theory, supported by a number of practical examples Examines the computational properties of the DB category, compared to the extensions of Codd's SPRJU relational algebra and structured query language (SQL) Defines the abstract computational machine, the categorial RDB machine, able to support all DB computations by SQL embedding Presents full operational semantics for database mappings (programs) Discusses matching and merging operators (tensors) for databases, universal algebra considerations, and algebraic lattices of the databases Explores the relationship of the database weak monoidal topos with respect to intuitionistic logic This self-contained textbook is ideal for graduate courses on database engineering methods, and can also be used as a supplementary text for courses on co-algebras and category theory. Researchers and software engineers interested in databases and logics will also find the book to be a useful reference
Esthétique et implants pour l'édenté complet maxillaire. English
No full textdental bookfair2016Includes bibliographical references.xiv, 199 pages
Quality management for organizational excellence : introduction to total quality / David L. Goetsch, Stanley B. Davis.
No full textIncludes index.business bookfair2016Pearson new international edition.468 pages
Democracy disfigured : opinion, truth, and the people / Nadia Urbinati.
No full texteconomic&political bookfair2016Includes bibliographical references and index.307 p.
Orthognathic surgery : principles & practice / Jeffrey C. Posnick.
No full textdental bookfair2016Includes bibliographical references and index.2 volumes (xii, 1784 pages)