[PDF] The Complete Idiots Guide To Game Theory eBook

Author : Edward C. Rosenthal Ph.D.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 20,47 MB
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1101478845

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Gain some insight into the game of life... Game Theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into: • The history of the discipline made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A Beautiful Mind • The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing discipline • How important game theory has become in our society and why

Author : Steven J. Venturino, PhD
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 43,87 MB
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1615643273

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From Plato to Freud to ecocriticism, the book illustrates dozens of stimulating-and sometimes notoriously complex-perspectives for approaching literature and film. The book offers authoritative, clear, and easy-to-follow explanations of theories that range from established classics to the controversies of current theory. Each chapter offers a conversational, step-by-step explanation of a single theory, critic, or issue, accompanied by concrete examples for applying the concepts and engaging suggestions for related literary readings. Following a section on the foundations of literary theory, the book is organized thematically, with an eye to the best way to develop a real, working understanding of the various theories. Cross-references are particularly important, since it's through the interaction of examples that readers most effectively advance from basic topics and arguments to some of the more specialized and complicated issues. Each chapter is designed to tell a complete story, yet also to reach out to other chapters for development and debate. Literary theorists are hardly unified in their views, and this book reflects the various traditions, agreements, influences, and squabbles that are a part of the field. Special features include hundreds of references to and quotations from novels, stories, plays, poems, movies, and other media. Online resources could also include video and music clips, as well as high-quality examples of visual art mentioned in the book. The book also includes periodic "running" references to selected key titles (such as Frankenstein) in order to illustrate the effect of different theories on a single work.

Author : Lillian Glass
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 35,22 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780028627410

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Offers advice on identifying the verbal bullies in one's life, determining the difference between abuse and "kidding around," turning negative comments to one's advantage, and delivering verbal defense appropriately and confidently

Author : Patrick Wolff
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 11,94 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780028641829

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An introduction to chess discusses the history of the game, tactics, strategies, chess superstars, tournament play, and computer chess.

Author : Brad Hill
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 12,24 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Music
ISBN : 0028641558

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Presents basic lessons in reading music notation, advice on how to select an instrument, and details how to find your way around the keyboard.

Author : Joe Kraynak
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 33,88 MB
Release : 2009-02-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1101022175

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Time for an upgrade! The fifth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Computer Basics places the reader in charge of the computer, rather than the other way around, and places the focus on software troubleshooting rather than hardware techno-babble. The reader wants to do something practical with his or her computer—this book shows them how. • Covers basic office programs and how to manage photo, video, and music files • Advice on safe web-surfing, including coverage of newsgroups, message boards, and mailing lists • New green computing initiatives that help protect the environment • Maintenance and upgrading information

Author : Nathan Barber
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 46,26 MB
Release : 2011-10-04
Category : History
ISBN : 1101558563

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• Fascinating, fact-filled writing that delivers hundreds of years in the life of the European continent • Terrific supplementary reading for AP History students

Author : Casey Kelly
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 47,48 MB
Release : 2011-08-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 110154337X

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Now newbie songwriters can learn the craft—and sing their own praises online Beginning songwriters can hit the right note by starting out with the basics in this guide, including: • How to create melodies • How to create many different harmonies • Techniques using deliberate rhythm and stylistic changes • How to enable one's songwriting to grow and evolve • How to deal with songwriter's block • The best places to upload one's work for maximum exposure and opportunities

Author : Frederick M. Noad
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 18,86 MB
Release : 2000-09-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780028642444

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Explains how to select a guitar, understand chords and melodies, how to read notes, explore different musical styles, and details how guitar music is written.