Security and Game Theory: Algorithms, Deployed Systems, Lessons Learned

Category: Livres anglais et trangers,Computers & Internet,Security & Encryption

Security and Game Theory: Algorithms, Deployed Systems, Lessons Learned Details

Global threats of terrorism, drug-smuggling and other crimes have led to a significant increase in research on game theory for security. Game theory provides a sound mathematical approach to deploy limited security resources to maximize their effectiveness. A typical approach is to randomize security schedules to avoid predictability, with the randomization using artificial intelligence techniques to take into account the importance of different targets and potential adversary reactions. This book distills the forefront of this research to provide the first and only study of long-term deployed applications of game theory for security for key organizations such as the Los Angeles International Airport police and the US Federal Air Marshals Service. The author and his research group draw from their extensive experience working with security officials to intelligently allocate limited security resources to protect targets, outlining the applications of these algorithms in research and the real world.

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Dispute Settlement Reports 2012: Volume 6, Pages 27433292

Category: Livres anglais et trangers,Law,International Law

Dispute Settlement Reports 2012: Volume 6, Pages 27433292 Details

The Dispute Settlement Reports of the World Trade Organization (WTO) include Panel and Appellate Body reports, as well as arbitration awards, in disputes concerning the rights and obligations of WTO members under the provisions of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization. These are the WTO authorized and paginated reports in English. An essential addition to the library of all practising and academic trade lawyers and needed by students worldwide taking courses in international economic or trade law. DSR 2012: VI reports on United States - Certain Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) Requirements (WT/DS384, WT/DS386).

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Liability of Corporate Groups and Networks

Category: Livres anglais et trangers,Law,Business

Liability of Corporate Groups and Networks Details

What happens when a corporate subsidiary or network company is unable to pay personal injury victims in full? This book sets out to tackle the 'insolvent entity problem', especially as it arises in cases of mass wrongdoing such as those involving asbestos exposure and defective pharmaceuticals. After discussing the nature of corporate groups and networks from the perspectives of business history, organisation studies, and social theory, the book assesses a range of rules and proposed rules for extending liability for personal injuries beyond insolvent entities. New proposals are put forward for an exception to the rule of limited liability and for the development of a flexible new tort based on conspiracy that encompasses not only control-based relationships but also horizontal coordination between companies. The book concludes with a general discussion of lessons learned from debates about extended liability and provides guidelines for the development of new liability rules.

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Scripture Natural History: The Trees and Plants Mentioned in the Bible (1888)

Category: Livres anglais et trangers,Religion & Spirituality,Christianity

Scripture Natural History: The Trees and Plants Mentioned in the Bible (1888) Details

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

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The Omnivore's Dilemma: Young Readers Edition

Category: Livres anglais et trangers,Children's Books,People & Places

The Omnivore's Dilemma: Young Readers Edition Details

The New York Times bestseller that’s changing America’s diet is now perfect for younger readers“What’s for dinner?” seemed like a simple question—until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and old-fashioned hunting and gathering, this young readers’ adaptation of Pollan’s famous food-chain exploration encourages kids to consider the personal and global health implications of their food choices. In a smart, compelling format with updated facts, plenty of photos, graphs, and visuals, as well as a new afterword and backmatter, The Omnivore’s Dilemma serves up a bold message to the generation that needs it most: It’s time to take charge of our national eating habits—and it starts with you.

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Top quality, important information every human should have. Why is this not taught in schools? Why are dairy products pushed instead?

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