Finite Difference Methods in Financial Engineering: A Partial Differential Equation Approach

The world of quantitative finance (QF) is one of the fastest growing areas of research and its practical applications to derivatives pricing problem. Since the discovery of the famous Black-Scholes equation in the 1970’s we have seen a surge in the number of models for a wide range of products such as plain and exotic [...]

Introduction to Numerical Methods in Differential Equations (Texts in Applied Mathematics)

This is a textbook for upper division undergraduates and beginning graduate students. Its objective is that students learn to derive, test and analyze numerical methods for solving differential equations, and this includes both ordinary and partial differential equations. In this sense the book is constructive rather than theoretical, with the intention that the students learn [...]

Advanced Photoshop Elements 6 for Digital Photographers

If you are an amateur or professional photographer who works with digital images and wants great results fast, this essential, easy-to-follow guide from world-renowned Adobe Photoshop Elements expert Philip Andrews is for you! There are countless ways to use Adobe?s powerful Elements 6 software, and Andrews helps you with the skills to conquer them all; [...]

Computer Security, Privacy and Politics

The intersection of politics, law, privacy, and security in the context of computer technology is both sensitive and complex. Computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spy-ware, computer exploits, poorly designed software, inadequate technology laws, politics and terrorism all of these have a profound effect on our daily computing operations and habits, with major political and social [...]

Quantum-Touch: The Power to Heal

The author introduces readers to body awareness exercises that are easy to learn and practice. He explains how to self-direct healing energy to make chiropractic-like adjustments without using force, to help cure neck and back pain, balance the immune system and internal organs, and more.