The central theme of this book is the study of self-dual connections on four-manifolds. The author's aim is to present a lucid introduction to moduli space techniques (for vector bundles with SO (3) as structure group) and to apply them to four-manifolds. The authors have adopted a topologists' perspective. For example, they have included some explicit calculations using the Atiyah-Singer index theorem as well as methods from equivariant topology in the study of the topology of the moduli space. Results covered include Donaldson's Theorem that the only positive definite form which occurs as an intersection form of a smooth four-manifold is the standard positive definite form, as well as those of Fintushel and Stern which show that the integral homology cobordism group of integral homology three-spheres has elements of infinite order. Little previous knowledge of differential geometry is assumed and so postgraduate students and research workers will find this both an accessible and complete introduction to currently one of the most active areas of mathematical research.

Connections, Definite Forms, and Four-manifolds (Oxford Mathematical Monographs)

Science & Math

Randall, John

Petrie, Ted

Mathematics

Clarendon Press

Offers tips for successfully writing, directing, producing, and distributing a low budget feature.It contains practical examples of contracts, forms, and budgets, and real-life samples drawn from an actual film produced and distributed internationally by Mr. Randall.

Feature Films on a Low Budget

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

Focal Press

Long regarded as the definitive catalog of Chicago architecture, The History of the Development of Building Construction in Chicago is a treasure trove of architectural and engineering information about buildings in Chicago's central business and residential district. Generations have relied on the Randall book as the most authoritative and comprehensive guide to buildings in the Chicago central area. This edition is updated with information about fifty additional buildings from the time frame of the original text, 1830-1949; new data for four hundred buildings from the period 1950-98; and a number of additional plates from the rare Rand McNally Views of Chicago. The second edition of The History of the Development of Building Construction in Chicago is a tribute to Frank Randall's vision and an indispensable resource to Chicago area architects, engineers, preservation specialists, and other members of the building industry.

The History of Development of Building Construction in Chicago

History

Randall, Frank A

Americas

University of Illinois Press

Follow monkey on his exciting adventures through the jungle as he tries to find the lovely but ever-silent and elusive moon.

Monkey and the Moon

Children's Books

Abbeville Kids

Collects records, race results, and achievements from the world of horse racing

Horse Racing: Records, Facts, and Champions

Sports & Outdoors

Morris, Tony

Individual Sports

Guinness Superlatives

Horse Racing: The Records

Guinness World Records Limited

Horse Racing - Records, Facts and Champions

Reference

Gullane Children's Books Ltd

This book is the specific tale of a community, a family, if you will - the body of Christ in St. Patrick's Parish in Providence, R.I.

In God's providence: The birth of a Catholic charismatic parish

Living Flame Press

Book of Revelation: What Does It Really Say?

Religion & Spirituality

Living Flame Pr

Mary: Pathway to Fruitfulness

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