The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory
Author: Edward C. Rosenthal Ph.D.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2011-03-01
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1101478845

Gain some insight into the game of life... Game Theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into: • The history of the discipline made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A Beautiful Mind • The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing discipline • How important game theory has become in our society and why

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Middle Ages

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Middle Ages
Author: Timothy C. Hall M.A.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2009-02-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 1440698740

Shed some light on one of history’s darkest periods. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Middle Ages gives readers the beginning, middle, and end of the era, starting with the fall of the Roman Empire in the year 550 and ending with the Renaissance in 1500—and covers some uncomfortable similarities between the so-called “Dark Ages” and today’s “modern world.” - A fascinating, fact-filled book that delivers more than a thousand years of history in easy-to-understand chapters. - Many AP European History students are urged to read an overview of medieval Europe to aid in their understanding of modern Europe, and a number of high schools have adopted elective courses in medieval history. - Complete with a timeline, a who’s who, and guides to further reading and the Middle Ages in film.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychology

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychology
Author: Jack C. Westman M.D., M.S.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 483
Release: 2011-07-05
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 110151678X

Simplifying a complex subject. Child psychology is required for college level psych and elementary education majors. It is a complex subject that can include developmental psychology, biology, sociological psychology, and various schools of theory and therapies. The only sources of information about this complex subject are long, expensive textbooks. Until now. This, the first trade book to give a detailed, easy to understand explanation of the subject. • Age-by-age discussion of the psychological development of children.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding North Korea

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding North Korea
Author: C. Kenneth Quinones
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781592571697

In this accessible guide, readers will find unmatched expert analysis of the volatile situation in North Korea, along with answers to frequently asked questions. Covered topics include: ¬ North Korea's geography, people, industry, political systems, and government ¬ The history of the country, from myths to kingdoms, including Japan's colonial rule and its effects ¬ The dictator, Kim Jong Il, and his father, Kim Il Sung ¬ The possibility of reunification with South Korea ¬ Options for international involvement

The Complete Idiot's Guide to World History, 2nd Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to World History, 2nd Edition
Author: Timothy C. Hall, M.A.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2012-01-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 1101556188

Puts world events in a context that is relevant for today's students and casual readers Updated to include the significant events from the past several years

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Native American History

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Native American History
Author: Walter C. Fleming
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780028644691

This book is a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of the peoples who are now known as the First Americans. Author Walter C. Fleming covers the many different tribes that stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific, including compelling biographies of their greatest leaders. He examines the beliefs, customs, legends and the myriad contributions Native Americans have given to modern society, and details the often tragic history of their conquest by European invaders, their treatment-both historical and recent-under the U.S. government, and the harsh reality of life on today's reservations.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managed Health Care

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managed Health Care
Author: Sophie M. Korczyk
Publisher:
Total Pages: 326
Release: 1997-12-11
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780028621654

Managed health care is one of the most confusing areas any consumer can deal with. Rules and regulations are constantly changing, providers are always merging and changing their offerings, and paperwork abounds. In easy-to-understand language, this book explains how to understand options, how to get treatment for chronic and long-term illnesses, how to get the most care for the least cost, and more.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Spanish

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Spanish
Author: Gail Stein
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 479
Release: 2003
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0028644514

Presents the principles of Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and usage for immediate use, along with a Spanish/English-English/Spanish dictionary, a guide to pronunciation, cultural information, useful phrases, and exercises.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying a Piano

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying a Piano
Author: Jennifer B. Flinn
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2008-09-02
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0241882923

Tune in and tone down piano-shopping stress. Unfamiliar with manufacturers, manufacturing methods, materials, or price ranges, the piano buyer can still educate himself before making the big investment, saving time, money, and frustration. This is the first book written by salespeople that dispels myths and airs dirty tricks, making it an easy-to- use buyer's guide for all the well known, and many of the not-so-well known, piano models. *How to choose from new or used, digital or acoustic, upright, grand, hybrid, or player pianos *Nearly half a million pianos are purchased annually in the United States, with Americans spending nearly $1.7 billion a year on them *Piano technicians and teachers require this accurate information to dispense advice on buying