Mathematics and Mathematica for Economist or On Deadline

Mathematics and Mathematica for Economist

Author: Cliff J Huang

Mathematics and Mathematica for Economists integrates the computer algebra system, Mathematica, with an array of mathematical topics that are used to analyze systems that arise in business and economics.

Table of Contents:

	Preface
1	Introduction to Mathematica	1
2	A Review of Calculus	38
3	Vectors	81
4	Matrices	113
5	Systems of Linear Equations	169
6	Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors	202
7	Real Quadratic Forms	231
8	Multivariable Differential Calculus	261
9	Taylor Series and Implicit Functions	319
10	Concave and Quasiconcave Functions	345
11	Optimization	392
12	Mathematical Programming	442
13	Ordinary Differential Equations	492
14	Systems of Differential Equations	553
15	Difference Equations	600
App	MathEcon Package	645
	Index	659

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On Deadline: Managing Media Relations

Author: Carole M Howard

"Based on decades of real-world experience, the authors present straightforward, practical advice on all aspects of media relations, supplemented with ideas and ideals of other experts. They begin with the major trends in media relations. They then discuss the changing definition of news and how it gets to the pubic; goals and objectives and how to track them; crisis communication; ethics; and the counselor role of the media relations professional. The effects of changes in technology, including the Internet, and globalization are threaded throughout the text." With a clear and fast-moving style, the fourth edition maintains its status as the foremost book on media relations in the corporate and nonprofit sectors. It is a must-read for prospective and current media relations professionals dedicated to maximizing their organization's results.

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Advice on managing media relations from the authors' combined six decades of experience as public relations practitioners in the corporate and nonprofit worlds. This third edition includes expanded coverage of international public relations, new information on how the Internet has affected the practice of media relations and thoughts on effective use of the media to change opinions and behaviors. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)