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The field of quantum information theory hardly existed ten years ago, as an area of research. Advances in recent years now make it possible to create a textbook. The book is intended for undergraduates, in physics, computer science and related fields, and requires only linear algebra. The book is structured into five parts: Introduction to the basic structure of quantum mechanics; classical information theory; information carrying capacities of quantum channels; review of quantum cryptography; algorithms and error correcting schemes for quantum computers. SELLING POINTS:This is the first introductory text in the subject The authors are among the research leaders in the field The field of quantum computing and quantum information theory are enjoying great popularity today, based largely on the challenges of building a quantum computer, and applications in quantum cryptography MARKET:Physics teachers SUBJECTS:Quantum Physics; Quantum Computing, Information and Physics LOCATION IN BOOKSTORE:Physics/Astronomy RELATED TITLES:Williams, Explorations in Quantum Computing (978-0-387-94768-6, 1997, $99) Hayashi, Quantum Information (978-3-540-30265-0, 2006, $115) COMPETITION:Nielsen, Quantum Computation and Quantum Information (CUP, 0521635039, 2000, $87.00) Desurvire, Classical and Quantum Information Theory (CUP, 0521881714, 2009, $80.00)Popular Science in Astronomy Cosmic Collisions The Hubble Atlas of Merging Galaxies AUTHORS:Lars Lindberg Christensen, München, Germany; Davide de Martin, Venezia-Mestre, Italy and Raquel Yumi Shida, München, GermanyISBN-13:978-0-387-93853-0PAGES/ILLUS:approx. 130 p., 85 illus. in color, HardcoverPRICE:approx. $39.95AVAILABLE (US):August 2009 Like no other telescope ever invented, the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has given us magnificent high resolution views of the gigantic cosmic collisions between galaxies. Hubble's images are snapshots in time and catch the colliding galaxies in different stages of collision. Thanks to a new and amazing set of 60 Hubble images, for the first time these different stages can be put together to form a still-frame movielike montage showing the incredible processes taking place as galaxies collide and merge. The significance of these cosmic encounters reaches far beyond aesthetics. Galaxy mergers may, in fact, be some of the most important processes that shape our universe. Colliding galaxies very likely, hold some of the most important clues to our cosmic past and to our destiny. It now seems clear that the Milky Way is continuously undergoing merging events, some small scale, others on a gigantic scale. SELLING POINTS:Showcases the beautiful and astounding high resolution images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope of the gigantic cosmic collisions between galaxies Explains for general readers the significance of these merging galaxies in the context of our past, present, and future understanding of our universe Presents the images as snapshots in time and creates a 'still-frame movie' showing the incredible cosmic processes at work Many of these Hubble images will be seen for the first time in this book MARKET:General science readers and anyone who enjoys beautiful astronomical images SUBJECTS:Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology; Popular Science in Astronomy LOCATION IN BOOKSTORE:Popular Science in Astronomy RELATED TITLES:Lindberg Christensen, Hubble (978-0-387-28599-3, 2006, $39.95) Eales, Origins (978-1-84628-401-4, 2006, $29.95) COMPETITION:Kerrod, Hubble: Mirror on the Universe (Firefly Books, 1554073162, 2007, $35.00) Baumann, What's Out There (Duncan Baird, 978-1844831906, 2005, $29.95)Psychology The Black Book of Neuropsychology A Syndrome-Based Approach
This book provides an overview of clinical neuropsychology from a presenting syndrome or symptoms approach. It is designed to be a practical book for the daily practice of clinical neuropsychology. Because clinical neuropsychology practice necessitates an understanding of functional neuroanatomy, it provides a basic review along with a description of a basic neurobehavioral examination. SELLING POINTS:Provides detailed symptom-based descriptions for neuropsychological assessment of neurological and psychiatric syndromes Features a compact, convenient outline format Includes an appendix that features a neuropsychological formulary, cranial nerve examination review, and dermatome/myotome chart MARKET:Neuropsychology trainees from undergraduate to postdoctoral fellows, beginning clinicians, clinical psychology trainees (internship and residents/fellows), neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry residents, academic training directors and teachers of neuropsychological assessment and psychological assessment SUBJECTS:Neuropsychology; Neurology; Clinical Psychology LOCATION IN BOOKSTORE:Psychology RELATED TITLES:McCaffrey, Practitioner's Guide to Symptom Base Rates in Clinical Neuropsychology (0-306-47829-3, 2003, $75,00) McCaffrey, Practitioner's Guide to Symptom Base Rates in the Normal Population (978-0387267579, 2006, $69.95) COMPETITION:Flaherty, Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of Neurology (LWW, 068330576X, 2000, $36.95) Zaidat, Little Black Book of Neurology (Mosby Year Book, 0323014151, 2002, $50.00) Marshall, On Call Neurology (Saunders, 0721692214, 2001, $31.95)Social Sciences International Handbook of Historical Archaeology EDITORS:Teresita Majewski, Statistical Research Inc, Tucson, AZ, USA and David Gaimster, Society of Antiquaries of London, UKISBN-13:978-0-387-72068-5PAGES/ILLUS:approx. 600 p., 129 illus., HardcoverPRICE:approx. $199.95AVAILABLE (US):May 2009 Historical archaeology has grown in the last 30 years into a global community of archaeologists each studying their area of the world in a historical context. This seminal handbook brings together a global group of authors, each discussing their work around the world. Along with the case studies, it covers theoretical themes in historical archaeology such as capitalism, gender and race. SELLING POINTS:Brings together an international group of leaders in the field of historical or post Medieval archaeology Covers the field globally as well as theoretically Offers a perfect reference book and is also ideal for use in graduate level courses MARKET:Historical Archaeologists interested in the field as a global area of study. This will also be of interest to historians. SUBJECTS:Archaeology; Cultural Heritage LOCATION IN BOOKSTORE:Social Sciences RELATED TITLES:Ruppe, International Handbook of Underwater Archaeology (978-0-306-46345-7, 2002, $249) Orser Jr., A Historical Archaeology of the Modern World (978-0-306-45173-7, 1996, $69.95) COMPETITION:Orser, Encyclopedia of Historical Archaeology (Routledge, 0415215447, 2002, $240.00) Orser, Historical Archaeology (Prentice Hall, 0131115618, 2004, $64.40)Statistics Bayesian Computation with R Second Edition AUTHOR:Jim Albert, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, USAISBN-13:978-0-387-92297-3 (Replaces ISBN: 978-0-387-51851-0)PAGES/ILLUS:X, 298 p., SoftcoverPRICE:$59.95AVAILABLE (US):June 2009 There has been a dramatic growth in the development and application of Bayesian inferential methods. Some of this growth is due to the availability of powerful simulation-based algorithms to summarize posterior distributions. There has been also a growing interest in the use of the system R for statistical analyses. R's open source nature, free availability, and large number of contributor packages have made R the software of choice for many statisticians in education and industry. Bayesian Computing Using R introduces Bayesian modeling by the use of computation using the R language. The early chapters present the basic tenets of Bayesian thinking by use of familiar one and two-parameter inferential problems. Bayesian computational methods such as Laplace's method, rejection sampling, and the SIR algorithm are illustrated in the context of a random effects model. The construction and implementation of Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods is introduced. These simulation-based algorithms are implemented for a variety of Bayesian applications such as normal and binary response regression, hierarchical modeling, order-restricted inference, and robust modeling. SELLING POINTS:Introduces Bayesian modeling by use of computation using the R language Excellent companion book for an introductory course on Bayesian methods New second edition contains several new topics such as the use of mixtures of conjugate priors and the use of Zellner’s g priors to choose between models in linear regression MARKET:Instructors, students, practitioners SUBJECTS:Statistical Theory and Methods; Simulation and Modeling; Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis LOCATION IN BOOKSTORE:Statistics RELATED TITLES:Albert, Bayesian Computation with R (978-0-387-71384-7, 2007, $49.95) Hamada, Bayesian Reliability (978-0-387-77948-5, 2008, $89.95) COMPETITION:Congdon, Bayesian Statistical Modelling (Wiley, 0470018755, 2007, $110.00) Gelman, Bayesian Data Analysis (Chapman & Hall/CRC, 158488388X, 2003, $69.95) Yüklə 185,4 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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