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The purpose of this book is to give a complete account of the theory of permanents, their history and applications. This volume is the first complete account of the theory of permanents, covering virtually the whole of the subject, a feature that no simple survey of the theory of matrices can even a... More

Rigorous, self-contained introduction at undergraduate level covers vector spaces and linear transformations, linear equations and determinants, characteristic roots. Includes 16 sets of true-false quizzes and exercises -- with worked-out solutions -- a complete theory of permutations and much more.... More

Concise, masterly survey of a substantial part of modern matrix theory introduces broad range of ideas involving both matrix theory and matrix inequalities. Also, convexity and matrices, localization of characteristic roots, proofs of classical theorems and results in contemporary research literatur... More

This book is an invitation to another kind of philosophy-not abstract, dry and indifferent to life, but compassionate, holistic, caring and guiding life. Basically, it is a book about a philosophy which may change your life, if you take it seriously. We don't have to follow the dictates of the stup... More

In "Without Dogma" we have a remarkable work, by a writer known only in this country through his historical novels; and a few words concerning this novel and its author may not be without interest. . . . His warriors fight, love, hate; they embrace each other; they laugh; they weep in each other's a... More