John wiley sons aug 2007 (56 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'You can't beat this story for drama. . . . An omnibus of everything ever known, spoken, or written about Doc Holliday.'-Publishers Weekly'An engagingly written, persuasively argued, solidly documented work of scholarship that will surely take its place in the literature of the Old West.'-BooklistIn Doc Holliday: The Life and Legend, the historian Gary Roberts takes aim at the most complex, perplexing, and paradoxical gunfighter of the Old West, drawing on more than twenty years of research-including new primary sources-in his quest to separate the life from the legend. Doc Holliday was a study in contrasts: the legendary gunslinger who made his living as a dentist; the emaciated consumptive whose very name struck fear in the hearts of his enemies; the degenerate gambler and alcoholic whose fierce loyalty to his friends compelled him, more than once, to risk his own life; and the sidekick whose near-mythic status rivals that of the West's greatest heroes. With lively details of Holliday's spirited exploits, his relationships with such Western icons as Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson, and the gunfight at the O.K. Corral, this book sheds new light on one of the most mysterious figures of frontier history.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Paths to Wealth through Common Stocks contains one original concept after another, each designed to greatly improve the results of those who self-manage their investments -- while helping those who rely on professional investment advice select the right advisor for their needs. Originally written by investment legend Philip A. Fisher in 1960, this timeless classic is now reintroduced by his well-known and respected son, successful money manager Ken Fisher, in a new Foreword. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, Paths to Wealth through Common Stocks expands upon the innovative ideas found in Fisher's highly regarded Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits -- summarizing how worthwhile profits have been and will continue to be made through common stock ownership, and revealing why his method can increase profits while reducing risk. Many of the ideas found here may depart from conventional investment wisdom, but the impressive results produced by these concepts -- which are still relevant in today's market environment -- will quickly remind you why Philip Fisher is considered one of the greatest investment minds of our time.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Unravel the history behind of one of the most fascinating ancient civilisations with this engaging, entertaining and educational guide to the ancient Egyptians. With a complete rundown of ancient Egyptian history and culture alongside insights in to the everyday lives of the Egyptians, you ll discover how they kept themselves entertained, the gory details of mummification, the amazing creation of the pyramids, the deciphering of hieroglyphs and much more.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Filled with creative strategies that work in today's market. A must-read for the real estate investor!'-Albert Lowry, PhD, New York Times bestselling author ofHow You Can Become Financially Independent by Investing in Real EstateA few years ago, even reckless real estate investors could still make money because the market was booming. But many markets have softened, and making a profit isn't as simple as it used to be. However-with the right strategy and long-term thinking-there is still plenty of money to be made in real estate.If you're willing to look outside your local market, you'll discover emerging markets that are booming. And there are also smart investing strategies that work especially well in slowing markets. You can do it! You just need the new rules and wise tactics you'll find in this practical, profitable guide:\*Invest in up-and-coming, high-growth emerging markets\*Learn the powerful strategy of market-timing\*Use lease options to get more for your money\*Learn creative strategies to engineer hands-off investments\*Find foreclosures and other hidden bargains\*Invest in bargain-rate new construction projectsThere are great deals hiding in every real estate market, and this book makes finding those values easy. Whether you want to locate the next up-and-coming growth markets, or find creative ways to finance your investments, Making Hard Cash in a Soft Real Estate Market is a savvy guide to investing for anyone who wants to play it safe and profitably.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - That's right. We've done it. We've brought together lowbrow, potty-mouthed, cartoon humor and highbrow philosophical reflection. Ok, it's not that highbrow, but the results are outrageously delicious. In Family Guy and Philosophy we tackle the perennial positions of the show and contemplate a little philosophy to boot!Is Family Guy really a vehicle for conservative politics What's so funny about dysfunctional families Should we all be offended by the show This book gathers original essays from premier philosophers to get behind the punchlines and find out what we're really laughing at. And of course we dive into the philosophy of the cast as well, asking the important questions, like: What the hell is wrong with Stewie Who is more human, Peter or Brian Is Lois a feminist Is there anything virtuous about Quagmire Family Guy and Philosophy takes an introspective look at what this show can teach us about the ego, ethics, religion, death, and of course, time-travel, and delivers a merciless exploration of one of TV's most unrelenting families.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Why do some families thrive for generations What accounts for the sad deterioration that others experience This book takes families and the professionals who serve them beyond the now widely accepted practices offered in 'Family Wealth' and offers a view of Hughes's panoramic insights into what makes families flourish and fail. It lays out the basis for the vision of family governance the author has been developing through his work and research. His advice addresses not only what to do but how to think about the complex issues of family governance, growth, and stability and the ongoing challenge of nurturing the happiness of each family member.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Preparing the Next Generation of TeachersBasic reading proficiency is key to success in all content areas, but attending tostudents' literacy development remains a challenge for many teachers, especially after the primary grades. Knowledge to Support the Teaching of Reading presents recommendations for the essential knowledge about the development, acquisition, andteaching of language and literacy skills that teachers need to master and use. This important book is one result of an initiative of the National Academy of Education's Committee on Teacher Education, whose members have been charged with the task of creating a core knowledge base for teacher education.'This volume builds on the National Research Council Report How PeopleLearn and what we know about effective teacher education practices to address the important issue of preparing all K-12 teachers to teach reading.'-John Bransford, University of Washington,co-chair of the Committee on Teacher Education'This book should be read by teachers, teacher educators, andpolicy makers who are interested in ensuring that all teachers have theknowledge and skills necessary to teach all students to read.'-Linda Darling-Hammond, Stanford University,co-chair of the Committee on Teacher Education'Knowledge to Support the Teaching of Reading could serve as aguide to those designing teacher education courses and programs and tothose interested in hiring knowledgeable new teachers.'-George Hillocks, University of Chicago'The authors know the literature very well . . . indeed,it is an excellent job of taking the research data and using them ina way that teachers can take advantage of.'-Walter Kintsch, University of Colorado, Boulder.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This much-anticipated revision, written by the ultimate group of top security experts in the world, features 40 percent new content on how to find security holes in any operating system or application New material addresses the many new exploitation techniques that have been discovered since the first edition, including attacking 'unbreakable' software packages such as McAfee's Entercept, Mac OS X, XP, Office 2003, and Vista Also features the first-ever published information on exploiting Cisco's IOS, with content that has never before been explored The companion Web site features downloadable code files.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The avalanche of day-to-day responsibilities facing those in community colleges threatens to bury ethical intent. This book addresses the importance of ethical leadership and explores real-world applications so that community college leaders can develop the institutional savvy to be extraordinary ethical leaders. Written for community college faculty, staff, presidents, and trustees who are committed to being ethical leaders, this book is divided into two sections: The first provides brief theoretical foundations for ethical leadership and relates those foundations to daily practice; the second explores in-depth daily practice for ethical leaders. Contents include: - Virtue theory and leadership theory - Plato's Republic and the ethical leader - Considerations of power, influence, and cultural norms - The role of the president - Why presidents and trustees should care about ethics - Professional ethical identity development - Ethical leadership: A faculty obligation - The interface of ethics and courage in the life of a chief academic officer - Threats to ethical leadership - Leading from the head and the heart - Transformational leadership and ethical dilemmas - Presidential support for civic engagement and leadership education - A guide to ethical decision-making by presidents and boards - The consequences of compromised ethical identity development.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Why do some families thrive for generations What accounts for the sad deterioration that others experience This book takes families and the professionals who serve them beyond the now widely accepted practices offered in 'Family Wealth' and offers a view of Hughes's panoramic insights into what makes families flourish and fail. It lays out the basis for the vision of family governance the author has been developing through his work and research. His advice addresses not only what to do but how to think about the complex issues of family governance, growth, and stability and the ongoing challenge of nurturing the happiness of each family member.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 352 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this important and engaging volume, international scholars present opposing viewpoints to debate ten of the most important issues in contemporary social philosophy. - Provides an original analysis of some of society's most pressing issues - Written by an outstanding cast of international scholars - Issues covered include the nature of freedom, the limits of religious tolerance, affirmative action, parenting, the death penalty, privacy, violence, world hunger, social diversity, homosexuality, and abortion - Invites the reader to participate in the exchange of arguments.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Academic administrators occupy a position that is highly complex and entails unrelenting demands such as managing heightened workloads, stretching ever-tightening budgets, and promoting collegiality among intensely driven individuals. At the same time, administrators are facing increased accountability for their job performances. While confronted by these challenges, how can they supply concrete evidence of their accomplishments The authors of this practical guide recommend preparing an administrative portfolio. Including ready-to-use and field-tested information, The Administrative Portfolio is a hands-on look at the why, what, and how of preparing and successfully using the portfolio. It includes - Practical suggestions for getting started and then maintaining the most effective use of portfolios - Key issues, red-flag warnings, and benchmarks for success - Helpful answers to common questions - Differentiation between portfolios for personnel decisions and those that are used for performance improvement - A list of 21 possible portfolio items from which administrators can choose the ones most personally relevant - A selection of 13 real portfolios from across administration positions and institutions Written for presidents, provosts, academic vice presidents, deans, department chairs, and program directors, The Administrative Portfolio presents as well as demonstrates sensible strategies for how to develop and use a strong portfolio.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Updated with a fresh introduction and brand new selections, the second edition ofThe Anthropology of Globalization collects some of the decade's finest work on globalization, focusing on the increasing interconnectedness of people around the world, and the culturally specific ways in which these connections are mediated.Provides a rich introduction to the subjectGrounds the study of globalization ethnographically by locating global processes in everyday practiceAddresses the global flow of capital, people, commodities, media, and ideologiesOffers extensive geographic coverage: from Africa and Asia to the Caribbean, Europe, and North AmericaUpdated edition includes new selections, section introductions, and recommendations for further reading.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Art of Theater argues for the recognition of theatrical performance as an art form independent of dramatic writing. - Identifies the elements that make a performance a work of art - Looks at the competing views of the text-performance relationships - An important and original contribution to the aesthetics and philosophy of theater.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Many resources on implementing general education are available, but few are written to help those faculty and administrators responsible for general education with its evaluation. This book is a compilation of good practice case studies that are intended to assist faculty and administrators in both two-year and four-year institutions with the evaluation of student learning as it relates to general education. There are several ways in which to evaluate general education, and each case study varies in its approach. How do differences in institutional culture affect the evaluation of general education Are institutions that lack the capacity or the culture to work across departmental or division lines to identify learning outcomes or the criteria to evaluate those outcomes employing effecting outcomes-based assessment While not a how-to book on engaging in general education assessment, this book provides the reader with ideas to consider when adapting the evaluation of general education to his or her own institutional culture. Thirteen good practice institutions outline their assessment strategies and illustrate self-reflection that contributes to improved integration of and quality in student learning and development within general education. The case studies are supplemented by an introductory chapter that presents some considerations to address when planning for general education assessment and a concluding chapter that summarizes good practice strategies for application.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Symbolic interactionism is one of the most enduring - and certainly the most sociological - of all social psychologies. In this landmark work, Norman K. Denzin traces its tortured history from its roots in American pragmatism to its present-day encounter with poststructuralism and postmodernism. Arguing that if interactionism is to continue to thrive and grow it must incorporate elements of post structural and post-modern theory into its underlying views of history, culture and politics, the author develops a research agenda which merges the interactionist sociological imagination with the critical insights on contemporary feminism and cultural studies. Norman Denzin's programmatic analysis of symbolic interactionism, which develops a politics of interpretation merging theory and practice, will be welcomed by students and scholars in a wide range of disciplines, from sociology to cultural studies.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Executive Coaching with Backbone and Heart 'In this book, O'Neill brings form and structure to the art of executive coaching. Novices are provided a path while seasoned practitioners will find affirmation.'-Daryl R. Conner, CEO and president, ODR-USA, Inc. 'Mary Beth O'Neill's executive coaching gave me the tools and clarity to become a far more effective leader and change agent. The bottom line was that we succeeded with a monumental organizational turnaround that had seemed impossible to accomplish.'-Eric Stevens, former CEO, Courage Center 'O'Neill writes in a way that allows you to see this experienced coach in action. What a wonderful way to learn!'-Geoff Bellman, consultant and author, The Consultant's Calling 'Mary Beth brings a keen business focus to coaching by not just contributing insights but through helping me and my team gain the insights that we need to solve our own problems. She has the ability to see through the sometimes chaotic dialogue and personalities in order to help a team focus on the real issues and dynamics that can impede organizations from achieving their goals.'-John C. Nicol, general manager, MSN Media Network 'Effective leaders require courage, compassion, and initiative. O'Neill's systems-based coaching serves as a guide for both coaches and executives to better enable good decisions and good decision-makers.'-Paul D. Purcell, president, Beacon Development Group 'With Mary Beth O'Neill's coaching, I've become the kind of leader who balances both the needs to get results and to develop great working relationships. Since I started working with her, I've won accolades as the Top Innovator for my company, and as Professional of the Year for my industry. More important, I've been able to scope my job in a way that allows me to learn and contribute at the same time, all the while delivering great results to the bottom line.'-Lynann Bradbury, vice president, Waggener Edstrom. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is unashamedly focused on sales management as strategic. Where would businesses be without the top line of the profit and loss account - SALES Many business people say that strategic sales management is 'the next big thing' that companies needs to address. Chief Executives have recognized that the sales managers' responsibility for handling the customer interface can be the most important thing in generating company success. With inspired leadership and the right application of skills and systems, strategic relationship development can deliver competitive advantage.No one can assume in business-to-business commercial relationships that supplier strategy drives customers to buy. Customers drive their own destiny. The 'top line' competency for suppliers is to identify pathways for mutual gain. The greatest advocates for strategic sales management companies who are designing those pathways are their customers. Whether they long for low-touch, remote and transactional relationships with particular suppliers for particular goods and services, or whether they want joint venture with others, customers appreciate the suppliers who understand their needs and develop the capabilities to meet them.'Boundary-spanning' - understanding the customer's point of view and reconciling it with the needs of the company for profitable growth - is a complex activity to manage. This book is here to facilitate the strategic thinking that sales managers have to apply in 21st century businesses to generate healthy 'top line' growth. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The step-by-step guide to building and managing a profitable and successful practice or clinic Beyond your training as a therapist, the skills required to create and build a practice and to supervise others are typically not taught as part of your clinical training. There are myriad decisions you must make, including financial, organizational, and marketing decisions, that will determine the success and profitability of your practice, group practice, or clinic. The Well-Managed Mental Health Practice draws from author Donald Wiger's vast experience as owner and manager of both small and large mental health practices and clinics. This helpful resource provides sound business practices, immediately useful insights into the accrediting process, and other critical information you will need to avoid legal trouble, ensure payment from individuals and third party payors, and create a thriving practice. Designed for practices or clinics of any size and at any stage of development--from start-up through mature business--this easy-to-follow book looks at all the issues involved with starting and running a mental health practice and offers: \* Practical advice on how to increase business, develop your professional reputation, and set priorities, as well as helpful insights on customer service, employee relations, time management, and coping with stress \* Indispensable tools for developing business and management skills to ensure smooth operation and maximum profitability \* Useful tips for handling problems encountered by clinic directors and clinic decision-makers \* Numerous sample forms and procedural documents A vital reference for a wide range of mental health professionals, The Well-Managed Mental Health Practice is an important guide that will equip you with the skills necessary to develop a financially successful practice that survives and thrives.…

Kombiprodukt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Paul Wilmott Introduces Quantitative Finance, Second Edition is an accessible introduction to the classical side of quantitative finance specifically for university students. Adapted from the comprehensive, even epic, works Derivatives and Paul Wilmott on Quantitative Finance, Second Edition, it includes carefully selected chapters to give the student a thorough understanding of futures, options and numerical methods. Software is included to help visualize the most important ideas and to show how techniques are implemented in practice. There are comprehensive end-of-chapter exercises to test students on their understanding.In praise of Paul Wilmott and his previous worksSome people write for fame, some for money. Most academics write books to impress the professor down the corridor so that one day they will be the professor down the corridor everyone is trying to impress. Uniquely, Paul Wilmott writes to inform and educate his readers, to convey ideas, and, most importantly, to show them how to do it.His greatest admirers are his readers. So, instead of endorsements from the great and the good, here are the words of his fans. Their sometimes unique spelling has been retained.I found it to be easily the best book that I have read/worked through on the subject.I thought it might amuse you to know that I think your book got me a job!I'd like to say that this is a great book but you already know that!I'm a junior derivatives trader in Mexico City. I've seen your book and I have only one coment: SEXY!Loved your book, which is a breath of fresh air, amongst all those arid derivatives books!! It really is in a class of its own. I have wasted so much money on stupid derivative books which too elementary or way too complicated.Purchased both Quant Finance and Derivatives a couple of days ago. Will not be able to afford steak or wine for weeks as a result.BTW, I want to congratulate you for the \*best\* book in Financial Engineering I've read in the last years.After reading the book I'd like to follow one of your courses, but they are way too expensive.Congratulations for your brilliant book.What I like about it is that it has this no-nonsense kind of approach that you'd expect in a physics text and it spells out the 'stuff between the equations'.Congratulation to your book Derivatives !!! The way you describe, present, and deliver Derivative knowledge is unique! One can feel your passion on the topic. It's a pleasure to read, study, re-read.Congratulations on a great new book - 'PW on Quant Finance'. I bought the DERIVATIVES one but cannot afford this one!!I am fanatical follower of your book 'Derivatives'. You are best and this not flattery. Sorry from my English!We use it for the part of our Banking and Risk Management course and it's much more comprehensive than the books that we have recommended in our study guide.Your book 'Derivatives: the Theory and Practice of Financial Engineering' is the best in the market so far.I shall waste no more precious words but to say that I am very simpathetic to your humor and irony.what most don't always seem to understand: irony is one of the GREAT filters to access knowledge in this world and an elegant one for that matter.your book rocks.Congratulations to the success of your book (I got my copy of it for Christmas).I would like to thank you for writing Derivatives.Derivatives is the Greatest! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Just read the first 7 chapters of Derivatives, and it speaks to me.complete, brilliant and amusing, stimulating for some original ideas and examples, did.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This book is the long awaited follow up to Richard Butler and David Green's widely read The Child Within. Their new book addresses a broader range of issues in greater depth. It shows how personal construct theory can be used creatively, yet rigorously, to make sense of the confusing worlds of children in distress. For all who work with troubled children this book is essential reading.'Professor Alan Carr, Director of the Doctoral Programme and Professor of Clinical Psychology, University College Dublin, IrelandMany children and young people either appear troubled or are troubling to others. Sometimes their nature and behaviour can be intimidating, confusing or mystifying. Drawing on the ideas and principles of Personal Construct Theory this book helps to develop a deeper understanding of the way children make sense of their world and themselves and offers the reader interesting solutions for resolving the dilemmas faced by such children. The practical applications of this useful theory are illustrated and developed in the text using interesting case examples coupled with the authors' solid research foundations.Each chapter from the first edition has been expanded and re-structured in the light of fresh ideas and practices. There are seven new chapters which cover self construing, developing a credulous approach, core construing, exploring friendships, facilitating change and looking at the evidence base. There is also a guest chapter by Harry Procter on working with families.This much-needed second edition is an essential resource for clinical psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, medical staff, educational psychologists, teachers, mentors, probation workers, paediatricians, nursing staff, social workers, parents and all those interested in understanding and helping troubled and troubling children.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Nanotechnology will eventually impact every area of our worldNanoethics seeks to examine the potential risks and rewards of applications of nanotechnology. This up-to-date anthology gives the reader an introduction to and basic foundation in nanotechnology and nanoethics, and then delves into near-, mid-, and far-term issues. Comprehensive and authoritative, it:\*Goes beyond the usual environmental, health, and safety (EHS) concerns to explore such topics as privacy, nanomedicine, human enhancement, global regulation, military, humanitarianism, education, artificial intelligence, space exploration, life extension, and more\*Features contributions from forty preeminent experts from academia and industry worldwide, reflecting diverse perspectives\*Includes seminal works that influence nanoethics today\*Encourages an informed, proactive approach to nanoethics and advocates addressing new and emerging controversies before they impede progress or impact our welfareThis resource is designed to promote further investigations and a broad and balanced dialogue in nanoethics, dealing with critical issues that will affect the industry as well as society. While this will be a definitive reference for students, scientists in academia and industry, policymakers, and regulators, it's also a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the challenges, principles, and potential of nanotechnology.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Evidence-based Practice Workbook is an ideal tool for use by GPs, medical specialists and other healthcare professionals to learn the concepts of evidence-based practice (EBP). Practical and interactive, this workbook provides simple methods to help health professionals find and use the best evidence to answer clinical questions, developing their skills in: - asking clinical questions - searching for answers - discriminating good from poor information and research - using the answers to make clinical decisions. This attractive, colour workbook provides a clear explanation of EBP skills and concepts. Written by internationally respected authors, this expanded and updated edition has been developed from evidence-based practice workshops run by the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine at the University of Queensland and Oxford, and contains information and exercises to help health professionals learn how to use EBP in their clinical practice.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now completely updated and revised to the UNIFORMAT II classification of estimating, this book is an essential reference for anyone who creates conceptual, construction, or appraisal estimates. You will learn: - Time-saving techniques for producing reliable conceptual estimates - Step-by-step demonstration of building elements selection and its cost impact on the total budget - How to use the RSMeans database for reliable feasibility studies and early project planning Also included is an overview of the CostWorks CD-ROM Square Foot and Assemblies Estimating software.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It is now widely acknowledged that the most vulnerable and at risk children are children whom the current systems of education, care and health (especially mental health) are failing. The problem of dealing with at risk children is also a problem of definition as one service provider s definition might often reflect an entirely different social reality from another s. Bringing years of collaborative expertise across many disciplines to the problem, the authors of How to Reach Hard to Reach Children demonstrate how it is possible for all children to meet the following criteria of staying safe, enjoying and achieving, being healthy, making a positive contribution, and economic well being.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This highly topical book provides a multi-disciplinary perspective, ranging from finance to psychology, on the subject of mergers and acquisitions. - - Each chapter introduces key frameworks that relate to a particular perspective and incorporates case studies where these frameworks can be used for interpretive and diagnostic purposes - Invites readers to apply the frameworks as maps or tools for analyzing their own organizational experiences via a series of general discussion questions. - Seeks to develop its perspective by offering analytical insights into actual experiences of mergers and acquisitions in different global contexts, successful and unsuccessful, presenting new empirically based evidence to support the arguments - Drawn from around the world, each author is a leading exponent in his or her perspective on mergers and acquisitions Part of the Images of Business Strategy Series which interrogates conventional categories in today's fast-changing business world. By applying new perspectives, books in the series redefine established territories and extend our view of important business phenomena. Select international contributions to each volume are integrated by the Editor to provide a richer insight into the business landscape and open up new conceptual horizons.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Why do some families thrive for generations What accounts for the sad deterioration that others experience This book takes families and the professionals who serve them beyond the now widely accepted practices offered in 'Family Wealth' and offers a view of Hughes's panoramic insights into what makes families flourish and fail. It lays out the basis for the vision of family governance the author has been developing through his work and research. His advice addresses not only what to do but how to think about the complex issues of family governance, growth, and stability and the ongoing challenge of nurturing the happiness of each family member. 352 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Glial cells are the most numerous cells in the human brain but for many years have attracted little scientific attention. Neurophysiologists concentrated their research efforts instead on neurones and neuronal networks, because it was thought that they were the key elements responsible for higher brain function. Recent advances, however, indicate this isn't exactly the case. Not only are astroglial cells the stem elements from which neurones are born, but they also control the development, functional activity and death of neuronal circuits. These ground-breaking development shave revolutionized our understanding of the human brain and the complex interrelationship of glial and neuronal networks in health and disease.Features of this book:\* an accessible introduction to glial neurobiology including an overview of glial cell function and its active role in neural processes, brain function and nervous system pathology\* an exploration of all the major types of glial cells including: the astrocytes, oligodendrocytes and microglia of the ACNS and Schwann cells of the peripheral nervous system; the book also presents a broad overview of glial receptors and ion channels\* an investigation into the role of glial cells in various types of brain diseases including stroke, neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Alexander's disease, brain oedema, multiple sclerosis and many more\* a wealth of illustrations, including unique images from the authors' own libraries of images, describing the main features of glial cellsWritten by two leading experts in the field, Glial Neurobiology provides a concise, authoritative introduction to glial physiology and pathology for undergraduate/postgraduate neuroscience, biomedical, medical, pharmacy, pharmacology, and neurology, neurosurgery and physiology students. It will also appeal to researchers in neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology and pharmaceutics.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this book, the authors provide up to date thinking and research on the broad range of emotional experience in working environments with particular attention to the causes of emotional change, the consequences of emotional experience for individuals and their organisations, and the implications for effective strategies for managing individuals (including oneself) and organisations. Offers systematic coverage of the latest concepts of emotion and methods for research in organisations Includes scientific understanding and critique of the field as well as implications for organisational practice.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The relationship between space and politics is explored through a study of French urban policy. Drawing upon the political thought of Jacques Rancière, this book proposes a new agenda for analyses of urban policy, and provides the first comprehensive account of French urban policy in English. - Essential resource for contextualizing and understanding the revolts occurring in the French 'badland' neighbourhoods in autumn 2005 - Challenges overarching generalizations about urban policy and contributes new research data to the wider body of urban policy literature - Identifies a strong urban and spatial dimension within the shift towards more nationalistic and authoritarian policy governing French citizenship and immigration.…