We are pleased to announce the release of a new book on how to do
agent-based modeling and simulation. The book is titled "Managing Business
Complexity: Discovering Strategic Solutions with Agent-Based Modeling and
Simulation." The book teaches readers:

1. how to think about agent-based modeling, that is, about agents and their
interactions;
2. how to explain the features and advantages of agent-based modeling to
other people; and
3. how to actually implement agent-based simulations.

The new book is intended to be a complete agent-based modeling resource,
accessible to readers who haven't had any previous experience in building
agent-based simulations, or any other kinds of models, for that matter.

According to Scott E. Page of the University of Michigan and the Santa Fe
Institute and the author of "The Difference: How the Power of Diversity
Creates Better Groups, Teams, Schools, and Societies:"

"This is hands down the best book ever written on applying agent-based
models. You have two choices: you can read this book, or you can fall behind
your competitors."

Vincent P. Roske, Jr., Former Deputy Director for Wargaming, Simulation, and
Analysis, U.S. Department of Defense Joint Staff Force Structure, Resources,
and Assessment Directorate has stated that:

"Managing Business Complexity is a thorough, practical, and
easy-to-understand guide to effective agent-based modeling and simulation.
It's a must read for anyone considering applications of agent-based modeling
for solving real-world problems."

The book's details are as follows:

Title: "Managing Business Complexity: Discovering Strategic Solutions with
Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation"
Authors: Michael J. North and Charles M. Macal
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: March 2007
ISBN: 0-19-517211-6

The book's table of contents is as follows:

1. The Challenge
2. The ABMS Paradigm
3. Agents Up Close
4. The Roots of ABMS
5. The Role of ABMS
6. Discovering Agents and Agent Behaviors 7. Office ABMS 8. How to Do
Desktop ABMS 9. How to Do Participatory ABMS 10. How to Do Large-Scale ABMS
11. ABMS Verification and Validation 12. A Visual Approach to Data
Collection and Cleaning 13. Understanding and Presenting ABMS Results 14.
ABMS Project Management 15. Rising to the Challenge

Further information on the book can be found at the following address:

	http://tinyurl.com/2sgtlc

Please accept our apologies for multiple postings!

Highest regards,

Michael J. North and Charles M. Macal