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Convex Optimization Convex Optimization (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.48 — 345 ratings — published 2004
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Introduction to Linear Optimization (Athena Scientific Series in Optimization and Neural Computation, 6) Introduction to Linear Optimization (Athena Scientific Series in Optimization and Neural Computation, 6)
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avg rating 4.06 — 87 ratings — published 1997
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Numerical Optimization (Springer Series in Operations Research and Financial Engineering) Numerical Optimization (Springer Series in Operations Research and Financial Engineering)
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avg rating 4.34 — 134 ratings — published 2000
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Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.58 — 1,546 ratings — published 2023
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Linear and Nonlinear Programming (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science) Linear and Nonlinear Programming (International Series in Operations Research & Management Science)
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avg rating 3.94 — 36 ratings — published 1984
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Combinatorial Optimization: Algorithms and Complexity (Dover Books on Computer Science) Combinatorial Optimization: Algorithms and Complexity (Dover Books on Computer Science)
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avg rating 4.08 — 132 ratings — published 2012
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Genetic Algorithms in Search, Optimization and Machine Learning Genetic Algorithms in Search, Optimization and Machine Learning (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.12 — 156 ratings — published 1989
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Practical Methods of Optimization Practical Methods of Optimization (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.50 — 6 ratings — published 1981
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Convex Analysis and Nonlinear Optimization: Theory and Examples (CMS Books in Mathematics) Convex Analysis and Nonlinear Optimization: Theory and Examples (CMS Books in Mathematics)
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avg rating 4.33 — 9 ratings — published 2000
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Optimization by Vector Space Methods Optimization by Vector Space Methods (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.51 — 37 ratings — published 1969
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Nonlinear Programming Nonlinear Programming (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.43 — 37 ratings — published 1995
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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.33 — 1,227,200 ratings — published 2018
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Convex Analysis and Optimization Convex Analysis and Optimization (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.10 — 10 ratings — published 2003
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Linear Programming and Network Flows Linear Programming and Network Flows (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.00 — 66 ratings — published 1977
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Combinatorial Optimization: Theory and Algorithms (Algorithms and Combinatorics) Combinatorial Optimization: Theory and Algorithms (Algorithms and Combinatorics)
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avg rating 4.28 — 18 ratings — published 2002
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Convex Analysis (Princeton Landmarks in Mathematics and Physics) Convex Analysis (Princeton Landmarks in Mathematics and Physics)
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avg rating 4.44 — 27 ratings — published 1970
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The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 81,925 ratings — published 1984
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Robust Optimization Robust Optimization (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.20 — 5 ratings — published 2009
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Practical Optimization Practical Optimization (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.75 — 4 ratings — published 1982
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The 4-Hour Workweek The 4-Hour Workweek (ebook)
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avg rating 3.91 — 328,000 ratings — published
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An Introduction to Optimization An Introduction to Optimization (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.68 — 22 ratings — published 1995
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Convex Optimization Theory Convex Optimization Theory (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.33 — 12 ratings — published 2009
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Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.16 — 183,947 ratings — published 2016
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Theory of Linear and Integer Programming Theory of Linear and Integer Programming (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.28 — 18 ratings — published 1986
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A First Course in Combinatorial Optimization (Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics, Series Number 36) A First Course in Combinatorial Optimization (Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics, Series Number 36)
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avg rating 3.67 — 3 ratings — published 2004
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How to Solve It: Modern Heuristics How to Solve It: Modern Heuristics (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.01 — 123 ratings — published 2004
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A First Course in Optimization Theory A First Course in Optimization Theory (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.31 — 39 ratings — published 1996
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Dynamic Programming And Optimal Control, Vol. 1 Dynamic Programming And Optimal Control, Vol. 1 (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as optimization)
avg rating 4.36 — 33 ratings — published 1995
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Multi-Objective Optimization Using Evolutionary Algorithms Multi-Objective Optimization Using Evolutionary Algorithms (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as optimization)
avg rating 4.50 — 24 ratings — published 2001
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Multicriteria Optimization Multicriteria Optimization (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.00 — 2 ratings — published 2000
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Convex Optimization Algorithms Convex Optimization Algorithms (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.33 — 9 ratings — published
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Optimization Over Integers Optimization Over Integers (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.50 — 2 ratings — published 2005
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Calculus of Variations (Dover Books on Mathematics) Calculus of Variations (Dover Books on Mathematics)
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avg rating 4.16 — 81 ratings — published 1963
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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.18 — 119,389 ratings — published 2021
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Nonlinear Programming: Analysis and Methods (Dover Books on Computer Science) Nonlinear Programming: Analysis and Methods (Dover Books on Computer Science)
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avg rating 3.86 — 7 ratings — published 1976
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Algorithms for Optimization (Mit Press) Algorithms for Optimization (Mit Press)
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avg rating 4.68 — 34 ratings — published
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Maxima and Minima Without Calculus (Dolciani Mathematical Expositions) Maxima and Minima Without Calculus (Dolciani Mathematical Expositions)
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avg rating 4.50 — 4 ratings — published 1981
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Variational Principles in Dynamics and Quantum Theory Variational Principles in Dynamics and Quantum Theory (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 10 ratings — published 2007
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Combinatorial Optimization Combinatorial Optimization (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.50 — 8 ratings — published 1995
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Introduction to Mathematical Programming: Operations Research, Vol. 1 (Book & CD-ROM) Introduction to Mathematical Programming: Operations Research, Vol. 1 (Book & CD-ROM)
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avg rating 3.94 — 34 ratings — published 1991
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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.37 — 219,587 ratings — published 2017
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When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.79 — 32,258 ratings — published 2018
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High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.13 — 13,104 ratings — published
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The 48 Laws of Power The 48 Laws of Power (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.09 — 215,910 ratings — published
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Integer Programming Integer Programming (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.21 — 38 ratings — published 1998
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.01 — 166,289 ratings — published 2001
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.87 — 1,360,761 ratings — published 2016
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Fundamentals of Convex Analysis (Grundlehren Text Editions) Fundamentals of Convex Analysis (Grundlehren Text Editions)
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avg rating 5.00 — 5 ratings — published 2001
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The Magic of Thinking Big The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.26 — 98,655 ratings — published 1959
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Understanding and Using Linear Programming (Universitext) Understanding and Using Linear Programming (Universitext)
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avg rating 4.52 — 25 ratings — published 2006
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“The real problem is that programmers have spent far too much time worrying about efficiency in the wrong places and at the wrong times; premature optimization is the root of all evil (or at least most of it) in programming.”
Donald Knuth

Kelsey Josund
“Constantly trying to optimize—maximize user engagement, minimize customer wait time, find the ideal values for some complex function so a computer could translate between two languages or recognize faces or categorize images. Tiny granular steps in the right direction.
She had, at one point, wrapped up the whole of her life in such a philosophy, believed wholeheartedly there was a way to optimize every day, an ideal way to arrange tasks on her calendar. There was a cost function that could be applied to every decision and if only she could find it, she could solve it.
She could live perfectly.
But optimal wasn't the same as perfect, was it? Perfect
implied so much more; it encapsulated some completeness that optimal dared not touch.”
Kelsey Josund, Platformed

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