This is an updated version of what is still the only text to address basic questions about how to model uncertainty in mathematical programming, including how to reformulate a deterministic model so that it can be analyzed in a stochastic setting. This second edition has important extensions regarding how to represent random phenomena in the models (also called scenario generation) as well as a new chapter on multi-stage models.This text would be suitable as a stand-alone ...

The international community can creatively and aggressively address deadly conflict through mediation, arbitration, and the development of international institutions to promote reconciliation. The editors of this book designed a systematic framework with which contributors compare third party intervention in twelve conflicts of the postDCold War period. They examine the role of international organizations_the United Nations, international development banks, and international law institutio...

Four orphaned women become lethal assassins under Madame Hwa-Young in Kuala Lumpur's shadows.

Prince William and Princess Hwayu arrive in London, marry in a blend of English and Korean tradition, and navigate court intrigue while their love and alliance shape England's future.

Silver City is a harsh frontier mining town where the heat, dust, and danger are as constant as the search for wealth beneath the ground. Sheriff Jesse Mason and Colorado, a trusted partner in the silver mining operation, spend a quiet afternoon discussing the future of the mine, upcoming silver shipments, and the security measures needed to protect their valuable operation. Although the town appears calm, Jesse's instincts tell him that trouble often arrives before anyone recognizes it.

Dating after fifty is a journey filled with distinct considerations compared to younger years. Retired Judge Alan King brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to this guide, exploring the complexities of relationships in midlife and beyond. Drawing from his nineteen years as a probate judge and a lifetime of navigating love, loss, and resilience, Alan highlights key factors to consider—emotional, practical, financial, and legal—when seeking meaningful connections. After losing...

Constitution blends Enlightenment reason and biblical morality. Montesquieu shaped separation of powers; Locke natural rights and consent; Scripture influenced covenant, virtue, justice, and liberty.!

Colorado arrives in Silver City seeking answers about her father Elias Turner's death and the town's silver mine. Highly observant and armed, she carefully studies the sheriff, townsfolk, and hidden power structures while uncovering clues tied to shipments and suspicious men. She meets Sheriff Jesse Mason, who confirms deeper corruption. Determined and methodical, she continues gathering evidence, knowing the truth will come at a dangerous cost.

Mental illness is sinister, it isn't fair, and its unforgiving nature can wreak havoc on both those living with it as well as their family and friends. Sometimes the signs are obvious, and sometimes it sneaks up as silent destroyer of life. Follow the story of David King—young, smart, ambitious, a lawyer and Captain in the Army National Guard—as mental illness destroys the life he'd mapped out. Told from the personal experience of his older brother, David's story is accompanied by more tha...

Elite operative Ji-Yeon, the Jade Scorpion, navigates global espionage with lethal precision. From escaping captors to stealing warheads, recovering stolen tech, and outmaneuvering rivals, she balances stealth, combat, and strategy, confronting betrayal while maintaining elegance, resilience, and unmatched skill.

Ji-Yeon and Li Mei are summoned by General Park for a high-risk covert mission involving China's newest fighter aircraft, the Chengdu J-100. The aircraft represents a massive leap in military technology, capable of hypersonic supercruise, near-invisibility to advanced detection systems, and AI-driven combat prediction. The urgency of the mission becomes clear when Park reveals that the J-100 recently destroyed three American F-35s in under ninety seconds, killing the pilots and securing th...

Crimson Shadow is a name whispered in intelligence circles with a mixture of fear and disbelief. Once thought to be dead after a disastrous mission years earlier, this legendary assassin has reappeared without warning, leaving behind a series of killings so precise and methodical that investigators quickly realized they were witnessing the return of someone trained at the highest level of covert warfare. Each crime scene carries the same chilling signature: a crimson scorpion symbol painte...