Engineers must make decisions regarding the distribution of expensive resources in a manner that will be economically beneficial. This problem can be realistica

The primary goal of this book is to provide a self-contained, comprehensive study of the main ?rst-order methods that are frequently used in solving large-scale

A guide to analytic methods in applied mathematics from the perspective of functional analysis, suitable for scientists, engineers and students.

Classroom-tested at the London School of Economics, this original, highly readable text offers numerous examples and exercises as well as detailed solutions. Pr