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Combinatorial enumeration is a readily accessible subject full of easily stated, but sometimes tantalizingly difficult problems. This book leads the reader in a leisurely way from the basic notions to a variety of topics, ranging from algebra to statistical physics. Its aim is to introduce the stude... More

From the reviews: "This book presents a very good introduc- tion to combinatorics. It covers most aspects of enumeration and order theory, ... It is divided into three parts. The first part presents the basic material on mappings and po- sets... The second part deals with enumeration ... Finally the... More

The (mathematical) heroes of this book are "perfect proofs": brilliant ideas, clever connections and wonderful observations that bring new insight and surprising perspectives on basic and challenging problems from Number Theory, Geometry, Analysis, Combinatorics, and Graph Theory. Thirty beautiful e... More

Precipitation Hardening (or age-hardening) is an important technique for the metal-using industries. The process is used to enhance the mechanical properties of a wide range of alloys, notably those based on aluminium, but also embracing some nickel and other non-ferrous alloys as well as certain st... More

Known for his alpine landscapes, Walter Niedermayr here turns to a different subject: hospital interiors. Starting in the main lobby and moving throughout the entire institution via waiting rooms, operating chambers, nursery wards, and the morgue, Niedermayr's uncannily intimate images act as a sile... More