Michael Rudolph – författare

Since the early eighteenth century, the theory of networks and graphs has matured into an indispensable tool for describing countless real-world phenomena. However, the study of large-scale features of a network often requires unrealistic limits, such as taking the network size to infinity or assuming a continuum. These asymptotic and analytic approaches can significantly diverge from real or simulated networks when applied at the finite scales of real-world applications. This book offers an approach to overcoming these limitations by introducing operator graph theory, an exact, non-asymptotic set of tools combining graph theory with operator calculus. The book is intended for mathematicians, physicists, and other scientists interested in discrete finite systems and their graph-theoretical description, and in delineating the abstract algebraic structures that characterise such systems. All the necessary background on graph theory and operator calculus is included for readers to understand the potential applications of operator graph theory.

Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Greg Iles, and Linda Fairstein—this action-packed legal thriller debut races from the gleaming canyons of New York City to the hurricane-lashed waters of the Caribbean. Michael Rudolph’s Noble Chase combines a smart, determined heroine and a storm of stunning surprises in a pulse-pounding morality tale of international intrigue that delivers suspense right up to the shocking end.   Sic transit gloria. Beth Swahn, a young lawyer, makes a rookie mistake: She believes her client. While basking in the glory of winning a hundred-million-dollar judgment for a U.S. division of C. K. Leung’s Chinese conglomerate, Beth realizes that because of her naïveté, Leonard Sloane, president of the division, has absconded to the Caribbean with his banker girlfriend and seventy million dollars of the judgment money. Shortly thereafter, they are both presumed dead when a Mayday call to the Coast Guard reports the sinking of their yacht.   Stunned, furious, and determined to retrieve Leung’s money and save her firm from bankruptcy, Beth investigates her way through a maze of money laundering and white-collar corruption. When the trail leads her to Sloane’s handsome son, she is torn between her attraction for him and her fear that he may be involved in the theft. Beth is not alone in her search for the money. C. K. Leung is also involved, because he doubts Beth’s innocence. When her investigation moves to a critical level and a missing encrypted file comes to light that has the power to ignite a geopolitical firestorm, Leung becomes convinced that Beth is a party to Sloane’s scheme, and her life becomes violently threatened.   Praise for Noble Chase   “Noble Chase is exactly that: heart-stabbing adventures at sea and in the courtroom, with lives—and millions—at stake. Get ready to stay up late.”—Brad Meltzer   “From the inner chambers of Manhattan’s legal scene to the jet-setting world of international business, this gripping thriller takes you to exotic places while keeping you on the edge of your seat. Noble Chase is a debut you must read!”—Kathy Reichs“Not only is Rudolph’s novel a decidedly entertaining legal thriller, but there’s also an exciting chase on the high seas. Illegal financial practices form the basis for a ruthless tale that will captivate and challenge readers to discover the guilty. . . . It’s fun to follow the breadcrumbs.”—RT Book Reviews“A fast-moving legal thriller that’s resolved on the high seas instead of in a courtroom. . . . A dandy debut novel featuring lawyers with both integrity and nautical skills.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“International money laundering, corruption, violence, and a horrific tropical storm all combine to make this a breathless race to the finish line—and the cash. The John Grisham and Scott Turow crowd will be satisfied.”—BooklistFrom the Hardcover edition.

Since the early eighteenth century, the theory of networks and graphs has matured into an indispensable tool for describing countless real-world phenomena. However, the study of large-scale features of a network often requires unrealistic limits, such as taking the network size to infinity or assuming a continuum. These asymptotic and analytic approaches can significantly diverge from real or simulated networks when applied at the finite scales of real-world applications. This book offers an approach to overcoming these limitations by introducing operator graph theory, an exact, non-asymptotic set of tools combining graph theory with operator calculus. The book is intended for mathematicians, physicists, and other scientists interested in discrete finite systems and their graph-theoretical description, and in delineating the abstract algebraic structures that characterise such systems. All the necessary background on graph theory and operator calculus is included for readers to understand the potential applications of operator graph theory.

«Wenn die Kinder nach der Grundschule nicht das kleine Einmaleins oder nicht richtig lesen können, ist was komplett falsch gelaufen.» Aber genau das, sagt Michael Rudolph, sei allzu oft traurige Realität. Der erfahrene Schulleiter hat in wenigen Jahren die Berliner Bergius-Schule, die einen üblen Ruf hatte, zu einer begehrten Unterrichtsstätte gewandelt – mit klaren Regeln für ein diszipliniertes Lernen. Für ihn sind auch Tugenden wie Pünktlichkeit und höflicher Umgang entscheidend, um wieder Ruhe und Verlässlichkeit in den Schulalltag zu bringen In diesem Buch beschreibt Rudolph zusammen mit seiner Koautorin Susanne Leinemann, wie man eine schulische Umgebung schaffen kann, egal wo, in der Lernen das wichtigste Ziel ist. Das zahlt sich aus – selbst digitaler Fernunterricht gelingt so besser.Es braucht Mut, so die Botschaft, Mut, den Auftrag der Schule ernst zu nehmen. Schule ist kein Selbstzweck, im Gegenteil. Sie liefert die Basis, damit Schüler später gut in der Arbeitswelt ankommen können. Aufstieg durch Bildung ist aktueller denn je, doch nur wer am Ende wirklich etwas kann, hat gute Chancen. Verstrickt in pädagogische Grabenkämpfe und Bildungstheorien haben wir viel zu oft das Ziel aus den Augen verloren: Was soll Schule? Rudolph antwortet mit dem Mut zum Wesentlichen: Schule ist zum Lernen da!

Pünktlich zu den Landtagswahlen in Hessen im Oktober 2018 nimmt sich dieser Band der zahlreichen Herausforderungen und akuten Probleme Hessens an. Beiträge zur Finanz-, Wirtschafts-, Bildungs- und Sozialpolitik diskutieren die politischen Maßnahmen der Landesregierung auf der Suche nach alternativen Konzepten, auch damit sich die Landespolitik in der kommenden Legislaturperiode stärker am Ziel sozialer Gerechtigkeit orientiert. Hochkarätige, gesellschaftsrelevante Themen – wie etwa: Nachhaltigkeit, Energie und Umwelt, Industrie 4.0, Digitalisierung, Wohnen, Landeshaushalt, Schule, KiFög, Arbeitsmarkt und Bildung, Pflege etc. – werden jeweils von Expertinnen und Experten der Gewerkschaften präsentiert, um so die unterschiedlichen Anforderungen an die Landespolitik abzustimmen. Es geht um die Frage sozialer Gerechtigkeit, um gute Arbeit, Ausbildung, bezahlbaren Wohnraum, Chancengleichheit von Männern und Frauen, den Ausbau des öffentlichen Personennahverkehrs u. v. m.