Matroid Applications (Encyclopedia of Mathematics and its Applications)This volume, the third in a sequence that began with The Theory of Matroids (1986) and Combinatorial Geometries (1987), concentrates on the applications of matroid theory to a variety of topics from geometry (rigidity and lattices), combinatorics (graphs, codes, and designs) and operations research (the greedy algorithm).
KaunasSituated west of Vilnius, Kaunas lies at the confluence of the rivers Neris and Nemunas. The city’s townscape is stamped by Baroque and Byzantine influences. This free travel guide provides you with information about the sights and attractions of the city and its surroundings such as the fortress or the independence square. On the Hill of Crosses south of the city, people of faith have put up crosses since the 14th century.
For nearly twenty years, small-talk expert Don Gabor has helped thousands of people communicate with wit, confidence, and enthusiasm with his bestseller How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends. This new edition brings the art of having a conversation up to date.
The United States and Central America: Geopolitical Realities and Regional FragilityThis book is a concise overview of the recent history of U.S.-Central American relations. Part of the Contemporary Inter-American Relations series edited by Jorge Dominguez and Rafael Fernandez de Castro, it focuses on the relations between the U.S. and this region since the end of the Cold War.
Multiculturalism and the Welfare State: Recognition and Redistribution in Contemporary DemocraciesIn many Western democracies, ethnic and racial minorities have demanded, and sometimes achieved, greater recognition and accommodation of their identities. This is reflected in the adoption of multiculturalism policies for immigrant groups, the acceptance of territorial autonomy and language rights for national minorities, and the recognition of land claims and self-government rights for indigenous peoples.
