John wiley sons aug 2008 (35 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The sales function is the front-line of any business. Keeping up with the latest sales techniques is essential, as well as ensuring you have a motivated, incentivised and focused sales team well-versed in the basics of selling, from identifying new prospects and getting repeat business to closing the deal. This module gives essential insight into all the key sales drivers such as account management, handling complex sales, selling services, FMCG selling, customer relationships and self-development for sales people.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Socks are portable, fun to knit, and quick to complete--and they make great gifts. This step-by-step guide walks you through all the techniques used to knit beautiful socks--from buying yarn to working on double-pointed needles, from turning a heel to grafting a toe. It covers knitting socks top-down, toe-up, and flat, explains how to create various heels and toes, and gives you a dozen original patterns for everything from baby booties to knee socks. Whether you're new to knitting or just new to socks, you'll learn the skills needed for a lifetime of creative sock knitting.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A declining market is the best market in which to make money.' -Donald J. Trump With rising foreclosure rates, it's easy to find discount properties--especially in the abandoned property market. But how do you choose the best ones with the most profit potential And how do you deal with the complexities and problems associated with abandoned properties The Abandoned Property Investor's Kit gives you all the practical, effective tools you need to break into this lucrative real estate niche. Reggie Brooks, the #1 abandoned property specialist in North America, shows you how to find abandoned properties, locate the owners, negotiate a cheap sale, get the financing you need, and turn your investment into big bucks. Brooks also explains the tricky aspects of abandoned property investing and offers proven solutions for dealing with them. Inside, you'll discover how to: - Start investing in your spare time, with little or no money down - Find great properties in your market - Use creative financing techniques like wraparound mortgages and subject-to deals - Rehabilitate properties for increased curb appeal and higher rents or resale prices - Negotiate to win with lenders and owners - Understand purchase agreements and other documents Even without cash on hand or a massive line of credit, savvy investors can still make a bundle. This comprehensive guide shows you how.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Have you ever wondered what the phrase 'God is dead' means You'll find out in Existentialism For Dummies, a handy guide to Nietzsche, Sartre, and Kierkegaard's favorite philosophy. See how existentialist ideas have influenced everything from film and literature to world events and discover whether or not existentialism is still relevant today. You'll find an introduction to existentialism and understand how it fits into the history of philosophy. This insightful guide will expose you to existentialism's ideas about the absurdity of life and the ways that existentialism guides politics, solidarity, and respect for others. There's even a section on religious existentialism. You'll be able to reviewkey existential themes and writings. Find out how to: - Trace the influence of existentialism - Distinguish each philosopher's specific ideas - Explain what it means to say that 'God is dead' - See culture through an existentialist lens - Understand the existentialist notion of time, finitude, and death - Navigate the absurdity of life - Master the art of individuality Complete with lists of the ten greatest existential films, ten great existential aphorisms, and ten common misconceptions about existentialism, Existentialism For Dummies is your one-stop guide to a very influential school of thought.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sony vs. Samsung is business history at its best! It explores the divergent fortunes of these two electronics giants in the last decade and identifies the true reasons behind Sony's decline and Samsung's rise. Contrary to popular belief, Chang shows that success (or failure) does not simply arise from different strategies. Rather, it emerges from major decisions that are deeply rooted in the companies' organizational processes and their executives' political behavior. This book is a must-read for any senior executive. --Constantinos MarkidesRobert P. Bauman Professor of Strategic Leadership and Chairman,Strategy Department, London Business SchoolSea-Jin Chang has produced that rarity in a business book--one that is as valuable to practicing managers as it is insightful to academic researchers. In this fascinating comparison of two modern global giants, he applies his high resolution research microscope to their changing fortunes by dissecting their contrasting strategies, and providing interesting insights into their divergent organizational processes and management practices. This is a very valuable contribution to the international business literature. It will end up in as many corporate boardrooms as faculty seminars.--Christopher A. BartlettThomas D. Casserly Professor Emeritus, Harvard Business SchoolSea-Jin Chang has written a fascinating comparison of Sony and Samsung that will be valuable to anyone interested in strategy, organizations or international business. The interwoven and very detailed case studies of two very different companies in overlapping industries illuminate problems such as adaptation to technological change (analog to digital), organizational flexibility and globalization. His attempt to analyze both strategic development and implementation is successful and very useful. Both academics and practitioners will learn a lot from this book.--Stephen J. Kobrin, William Wurster Professor of Multinational Management, The Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniaRefreshingly original and entertaining, this book analyzes major strategic decisions of Samsung and Sony and highlights organizational processes and top management leadership that have shaped their performances. This is a must-read for all executives who want to understand the strengths and weaknesses of Asian competitors. It also provides penetrating insights to other Asian companies with global ambitions.-- Myoung Woo Lee, President and CEOiriver.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Posth arrived in China with a vision. He navigated a steep learning curve, achieved his goals and now shares an insightful, first-hand account of an intriguing journey that included bumps and highlights. 1,000 Days in Shanghai is a breathtaking manual for anyone contemplating a business career in the increasingly vibrant arena of today's China. It is also a personal account, done with great sensitivity, revealing between the lines a deep respect for the spirit that propels China's social and industrial revolution today. -Hans Michael Jebsen, Chairman, Jebsen and Co., Ltd. To really understand China's economic development, one needs to look at the history of individual projects. This applies in particular to those who are considering a venture on site. This book by Martin Posth is a unique document on the subject: evidence of profound knowledge, didactically sound, with comprehensible conclusions--simply readable! -Prof. Heinrich v. Pierer, Former Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Siemens AG, Former Chairman of the German Asian-Pacific Business Commission, Co-Chairman of the German-Chinese Dialog Forum This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to work in or via China. The personal experiences of a pioneering manager can also help management to see the transformation of China in a new light. Anybody wanting to be successful in China should heed the practical lessons that Martin Posth draws. -Prof. Dr. Eberhard Sandschneider, Otto-Wolff-Director, Research Institute, Executive Officer, German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) In establishing the Volkswagen works in Shanghai at the beginning of Deng Xiaoping's reform era, Martin Posth made a breach in the wall behind which the People's Republic of China had dug its trenches up until then. His experiences are useful for anyone wanting to work the Chinese market with any degree of success. The fascinating reading that his report makes, and heeding his lessons, can help any entrepreneur to avoid costly mistakes. -Dr. Theo Sommer, DIE ZEIT, Editor-at-Large For the Chinese, this book by Martin Posth is a historic document on the Open Door Policy for foreign investors. It is a must-read. -Prof. Xu Kuangdi, Mayor of Shanghai 1995-2001; Chairman, China Federation of Industrial Economics (CFIE); Co-Chairman of the German-Chinese Dialog Forum.…

Kombiprodukt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Useful tips and step-by-step guidance from filing to issue to license Acquire and protect your share of this major business asset Want to secure and exploit the intellectual property rights due you or your company This easy-to-follow guide shows you how - helping you to evaluate your idea's commercial potential, conduct patent and trademark searches, document the invention process, license your IP rights, and comply with international laws. Plus, you get detailed examples of each patent application type! Discover how to: - Avoid application blunders - Register trademarks and copyrights - Meet patent requirements - Navigate complex legal issues - Protect your rights abroad - The entire body of U.S. patent laws - Example office actions and amendments - Sample forms - Trademark registration certificates - Application worksheets See the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of Elektronisches Buch file. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fully updated with all the exciting AD enhancements!Design and deploy Active Directory to simplify policy and security managementThis is not your dad's AD! Whether you just need to upgrade your knowledge from previous versions or you're starting fresh with Active Directory, this guide will get you rolling. Grow your AD capabilities with Domain Services, Lightweight Directory Services, Federation Services, Certificate Services, Rights Management Services, and more!Discover how to:\* Plan the DNS namespace\* Use trees and forests\* Map the network infrastructure\* Create and enforce network policies\* Manage replication traffic\* Edit user objects.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This second edition of Cultural Theory provides a concise introduction to cultural theory, placing major figures, traditional concepts, and contemporary themes within a sharp conceptual framework.\* Provides a student-friendly introduction to what can often be a complex field of study\* Updates the first edition in response to reader feedback and to the changing nature of the field\* Includes additional coverage of theorists from the classical period to include Nietzsche and DuBois\* Introduces entirely new chapters on race and gender theory, and the body\* Considers themes that have become more important in theoretical activity in recent years such as computers and virtual reality, cosmopolitanism, and performance theory\* Draws on theories and theorists from continental Europe as well as the English-speaking world.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for From the Boiler Room to the Living Room'Only Mitch Anthony could put such context around our job as advisors. Read this book and I promise you will walk away with more 'ah-ha's' than any other one you've read. It will change the way you work with your clients forever. From the Boiler Room to the Living Room is a powerful book.'--Deena B. Katz, CFP(r)Associate Professor, Texas Tech University'Can transactional brokers become comprehensive financial advisors Billions of dollars ride on the answer to that question, and Mitch Anthony provides an answer--and a road map. His latest book will be invaluable to financial professionals who want to make a difference in their clients' lives, as well as insure their own professional success.'--Evan CooperSenior Managing Editor, InvestmentNews'This book is a must-read for financial advisors who understand that puttingthe clients' interests first is also good business. From the Boiler Room to theLiving Room will help to change the financial services industry to the financial planning profession.'--Roy Diliberto, CFP Past president of the Financial Planning Association and author of Financial Planning: The Next Step'The future belongs to the fee-based, right-brained advisor who brings wisdom and knowledge into holistic conversations with clients who are wrestling withmajor anticipated or unanticipated life transitions. Mitch deftly describes theessence of planning beyond money. What clients value and what they prefer are meaningful discussions surrounding purpose-driven net worth, i.e., solutions that support, sustain, and nourish their three most important assets--their mind, their body, and their soul.'--Lewis J. Walker, CFP President, Life Transitions Advisors, LLC.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Research Handbook for Health Care Professionals is the essential guide to the entire research process for students and practitioners alike. From conceiving an idea for a project to writing up the findings for publication, the book offers an overview of each stage plus hints and tips, recommendations for further reading and examples spanning a wide range of health professions. The book comprises three sections: Getting Started, Doing Your Research and Writing Up and Dissemination, and includes chapters on key topics such as formulating your research question, writing the initial research protocol, application for ethical approval, research governance, collecting your data, research methods and preparing a poster for a conference.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 2007 the sale of naming rights brought an estimated $4 billion in revenue to the nonprofit sectorWhat slice of the pie did your organization enjoy From transformational gifts to naming traditions to pricing strategies for capital campaigns, Naming Rights offers you a vivid collection of contemporary information that your organization can use today.Can your development team quickly pull together an accurate benchmark report Learn how to benchmark and compete with peer organizations for buildings, spaces, and named endowments. Setting the ask amounts for your naming opportunities is critical to closing the deal.Are you ready Selling naming rights helps to boost brand name recognition in fundraising campaigns. Learn what's going on with naming rights in higher education, health care, arts and culture organizations, and a wide range of other nonprofits. Twenty-year research expert Terry Burton fills this book with practical examples that peel away the layers of complexity and offers you a handbook that exemplifies thought leadership, creativity, and innovation.Stay on the cutting edge of emerging trends. Turn naming opportunities into named gifts. Add dollars to your bottom line. Naming Rights shows you how.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A master coach's practical guide to building and managing a successful executive coaching practiceWritten by master coach and longtime coaching educator Lewis Stern, Executive Coaching: Building and Managing Your Professional Practice pulls back the curtain and reveals the secrets of becoming-and succeeding as-an executive coach.From finding clients, to acquiring the right training, to making the transition from other fields, this hands-on guide is necessary for anyone interested in exploring, building, expanding, or optimally managing a professional practice in executive coaching. Introducing practical approaches and resources to build and manage a lucrative coaching practice, this educational guide provides strategies and insights that will help you avoid common mistakes, while training you on the essentials for creating and running a thriving practice.Featuring a valuable Appendix filled with practical resources, Executive Coaching helps you:\* Develop a detailed plan for your professional executive coaching practice\* Create a value proposition as an executive coach to develop and market your practice\* Identify your strengths and opportunities for development as an executive coach\* Transition from other professional disciplines or coaching specialties including mental health, business management, organization development and management consulting, personal/life coaching, and internal human resources roles\* Understand the role of the human resources professional in executive coaching\* Assemble and manage the building blocks of your practice such as a coaching network, coaching toolbox, office infrastructure, coaching project management system, professional and peer supervision, research and publication, and community servicePresented in an accessible manner with tips and tools that will appeal to the novice as well as the established coach, Executive Coaching will help you plan your professional development as an executive coach and grow a successful and professionally fulfilling practice.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This essential title in the Clinical Cases Uncovered series includes all of the crucial scenarios in respiratory medicine that feature in real-life clinical practice. The first section of basic science covers anatomy and physiology and the relevant pathological background, while the approach to the patient section gives a concise history on how diagnoses are made and information on relevant drugs with pictures and investigations.The cases covered range from respiratory arrest, asthma and cystic fibrosis to patients presenting less clear symptoms like varying degrees of shortness of breath, environmental effects and abnormal chest x-rays; all of which can be worked through as they would be in clinical practice. The self-assessment section is crucial to reflecting on the cases presented and time on attachment, giving you the best preparation possible.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Metamodelling for Software Engineering is a comprehensive and practical guide to a subject which is growing in interest and importance and is becoming the standard way of defining a language, such as UML. The process seeks to provide an explicit specification of the constructs and rules of how a domain-specific model (or language) is built.Metamodelling is often regarded as a complex discipline, much removed from daily practice. This book seeks to demystify Metamodelling and explain why it is necessary in the context of software engineering. It covers:- Basic concepts and principles of Metamodelling.- Problems associated with traditional Metamodelling, alongside an exploration of possible solutions and alternative approaches.- Advanced topics such as the extension of the object-oriented paradigm for Metamodelling purposes, or the foundations of powertype-based tool development.- A comprehensive case study, which shows how to use the concepts explained in the previous chapters.This thorough and practical guide bridges the gap between the academic realm, where most of the innovation happens, and industry, where the real needs exist. This book will show academics how to approach Metamodelling in such a fashion that their research outcomes are useful to industry; lecturers and educators how to teach Metamodelling to students so it is well understood and assimilated, industry methodologists how to utilize valuable Metamodelling ideas in their daily work and software tool developers how to incorporate the most innovative research outcomes into their products.Focusing on Metamodelling as a discipline, exploring its foundations, techniques and results and covering process, product and quality issues under a common framework, this is a unique and timely publication for all software engineering practitioners, academics and students interested in Metamodelling.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for the First Edition:'For a beginner [this book] is a treasure trove; for an experienced person it can provide new ideas on how better to pursue the subject of applied statistics.'--Journal of Quality TechnologySensibly organized for quick reference, Statistical Rules of Thumb, Second Edition compiles simple rules that are widely applicable, robust, and elegant, and each captures key statistical concepts. This unique guide to the use of statistics for designing, conducting, and analyzing research studies illustrates real-world statistical applications through examples from fields such as public health and environmental studies. Along with an insightful discussion of the reasoning behind every technique, this easy-to-use handbook also conveys the various possibilities statisticians must think of when designing and conducting a study or analyzing its data.Each chapter presents clearly defined rules related to inference, covariation, experimental design, consultation, and data representation, and each rule is organized and discussed under five succinct headings: introduction; statement and illustration of the rule; the derivation of the rule; a concluding discussion; and exploration of the concept's extensions. The author also introduces new rules of thumb for topics such as sample size for ratio analysis, absolute and relative risk, ANCOVA cautions, and dichotomization of continuous variables. Additional features of the Second Edition include:\* Additional rules on Bayesian topics\* New chapters on observational studies and Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)\* Additional emphasis on variation and causation\* Updated material with new references, examples, and sourcesA related Web site provides a rich learning environment and contains additional rules, presentations by the author, and a message board where readers can share their own strategies and discoveries. Statistical Rules of Thumb, Second Edition is an ideal supplementary book for courses in experimental design and survey research methods at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It also serves as an indispensable reference for statisticians, researchers, consultants, and scientists who would like to develop an understanding of the statistical foundations of their research efforts. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Insekten stellen einen großen Anteil aller Spezies, sie durchdringen alle Ökosysteme. Dieses Buch vermittelt die Grundlagen der Ökologie der Insekten und behandelt im Zusammenhang mit Klimawandel, Epidemiologie und Pflanzenschutz auch Populationsbewegungen und Evolutionsökologie.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Designing and Assessing Courses and Curricula reflects the most current knowledge and practice in course and curriculum design and connects this knowledge with the critical task of assessing learning outcomes at both course and curricular levels. This thoroughly revised and expanded third edition of the best-selling book positions course design as a tool for educational change and contains a wealth of new material including new chapters, case examples, and resources.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Beyond the Box charts the revolution in television viewing that is currently underway in living rooms across the country. From voting practices on American Idol and text-messaging on Degrassi, to online forums for connecting with other Buffy the Vampire fans and 'Save-the-Show' write-in campaigns aimed at television execs, the power of the Internet has fundamentally altered television viewing. Americans no longer just watch TV; they participate in, lobby for, respond and relate to favorite shows and characters in an entirely new --indeed, unprecedented -- way. Once the domain of cult TV alone --think 'trekkies' and 'Xena Warrior Princess' devotees -- tele-participation has now gone mainstream.Sharon Ross probes how the Internet's development has altered how television is made and consumed. She offers a fresh and innovative perspective that focuses on the shift in audience experience and how it has blurred the lines of established boundaries. Featuring discussions of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' 'Lost' and 'American Idol', Beyond the Box gives students and couch potatoes alike a better understanding of what it means to watch television in an era of profound technological change.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Accessible, succinct, and including numerous student-friendly features, this introductory textbook offers an exceptional foundation to the field for those who are coming to it for the first time. Provides an ideal first course book in phonology, written by a renowned phonologist Developed and tested in the classroom through years of experience and use Emphasizes analysis of phonological data, placing this in its scientific context, and explains the relevant methodology Guides students through the larger questions of what phonological patterns reveal about language Includes numerous course-friendly features, including multi-part exercises and annotated suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter ; Dieses besonders auf Studenten zugeschnittene Werk eines namhaften Phonologen bietet eine hervorragende Grundlage für den Einstieg in die Phonologie.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The much-anticipated update to the bestselling book on LAN switchingSince the publication of the first edition of The Switch Book seven years ago, LAN switching has witnessed significant changes, particularly in the areas of network layers, Ethernet, fast Ethernet, segmenting LANs, layer 3 switching, layer 4 switching, and multi-layer switching, to name just a few. With this updated guide, you'll discover the latest capabilities of LAN switches and get in-depth coverage of the abstract engineering principles behind switch operations in addition to the practical application of those principles in commercial products.Coauthored by an innovator who has been at the forefront of networking technology for more than two decades, this unique resource begins by laying the foundation of the core technologies underlying LAN switch design, including network architecture, addressing, LAN technology, and LAN standards. Building on those fundamentals, the book goes on to investigate the many advanced features, as well as the possibilities, that exist in modern switches. From there, you'll dive into the technical details of transparent bridges as they are used between similar and dissimilar technologies. You'll learn that, along with the performance advantages that are offered by switches, comes an increase in features, options, and complexity.With more than forty percent new and updated material, this second edition of The All-New Switch Book explains:\* The problems of link congestion that arise from the deployment of LAN switches\* How switches and end stations can use a group of independent LAN segments as if they were a single link\* Security concerns that environments need to be aware of, and how to prevent attacks\* The concepts and operation of source routing in both end stations and bridges\* The various uses for Virtual LANs (VLANs) as well as the key concepts employed by devices that implement VLAN capability; Einzigartiges Referenzwerk zur LAN Switching Technologie, umfassend überarbeitet und aktualisiert.Vermittelt ein solides Verständnis der mitunter komplexen Features und Optionen für LAN Switches.Dokumentiert ausführlich alle Neuerungen zu Netzwerkschichten, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, LAN-Segmentierung, Layer 3- und Layer 4-Switches, Multilayer-Switches, MLT, IST, SMLT, Sicherheit, QoS und Troubleshooting.Deckt das komplette Themenspektrum ab - angefangen bei Switch-Funktionen und -Features, über Anwendung und Design von LAN Switches und Switched Networks, bis hin zu Technologieintegration und Netzwerkmanagement.Enthält auch bislang unveröffentlichtes Material zu Link Aggregation, Virtuellen LANs und Layer 3-Switches. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Oils and fats are almost ubiquitous in food processing - whether naturally occurring in foods or added as ingredients for functional benefits and, despite the impression given by several sources to the contrary, they remain an essential part of the human diet. However, it is increasingly apparent that both the quantity and the quality of the fat consumed are vital to achieving a balanced diet. Health concerns regarding high-fat diets continue to have a high profile, and still represent a pressing issue for food manufacturers.This volume provides a concise and easy-to-use reference on the nature of oils and fats for those working in the food industry and for those in the media seeking to advise the public on consumption. Written in a style that makes the concepts and information contained easily accessible, and using a minimum of chemical structures, the nature and composition of the constituents of oils and fats are explained. The major sources of food lipids (vegetable and animal fats) are outlined, along with their physical characteristics. The book also focuses on the current main concerns of the food industry regarding oils and fats use, including: the nutritional properties of fats and oils and their various components; links between chemical structure and physiological properties; and the role of lipids in some of the more important disease conditions such as obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease and cancer. The final chapter is devoted to a description of the most common food uses of oils and fats.The book will be of interest to food industry professionals, students or others who require a working knowledge of oils and fats in the food industry. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Modelling Single-name and Multi-name Credit Derivatives presents an up-to-date, comprehensive, accessible and practical guide to the pricing and risk-management of credit derivatives. It is both a detailed introduction to credit derivative modelling and a reference for those who are already practitioners.This book is up-to-date as it covers many of the important developments which have occurred in the credit derivatives market in the past 4-5 years. These include the arrival of the CDS portfolio indices and all of the products based on these indices. In terms of models, this book covers the challenge of modelling single-tranche CDOs in the presence of the correlation skew, as well as the pricing and risk of more recent products such as constant maturity CDS, portfolio swaptions, CDO squareds, credit CPPI and credit CPDOs.Divided into two parts, part one of this book covers single-name credit derivatives. Reflecting its importance as the building block for most other credit derivatives, the mechanics of the credit default swap (CDS) are covered in considerable detail. A chapter is then devoted to the risk-management of CDS. The pricing and risk-management of forward starting CDS, the option on a CDS and constant maturity CDS are then covered.Part two of the book covers multi-name products and begins with the CDS index. The mechanics and pricing of the CDS index are set out in detail. A chapter on the pricing of options on the CDS index follows. Much of part two of the book is then devoted to the pricing and risk-management of single tranche CDOs. After discussing the Gaussian copula model and the numerical challenge of building the portfolio loss distribution, several chapters are devoted to the subject of modelling the correlation skew. This includes a detailed discussion of base correlation, copula-based skew models and dynamic correlation modelling.Practical and accessible, Modelling Single-name and Multi-name Credit Derivatives does not assume any previous knowledge of credit derivatives. Products are explained in detail as are the requirements of any pricing model. While the book is undoubtedly mathematical, the emphasis is on building intuition, especially regarding the risk sensitivities of the product. Issues such as model requirements, model calibration and stability are addressed. Attention is paid to the need for optimising the computationally efficiency of the implementation, and detailed algorithms are presented which are simple for the reader to convert into their preferred programming language.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Physikalische Chemie, aus dem Blickwinkel der biologischen und biochemischen Anwendung gesehen: Der Autor dieses Bandes führt die Studenten Schritt für Schritt an die Grundkonzepte heran -- auch dann, wenn sie keine tiefergehenden mathematischen Vorkenntnisse vorweisen können. Ergebnisse werden nicht einfach in den Raum gestellt, sondern anschaulich hergeleitet (etwa die quantenmechanische Beschreibung des Wasserstoffatoms). Alle Methoden können durch die Analyse realen Datenmaterials geübt werden. \* Erklärt die Physikalische Chemie aus dem Blickwinkel der biologischen und biochemischen Anwendung. \* Führt Studenten schrittweise an mathematische Methoden heran, ohne besondere Fähigkeiten vorauszusetzen. \* Schwerpunkt auf dem Üben mit realem Datenmaterial. \* Mit Verständnisfragen und Übungsaufgaben an den Kapitelenden. \* Abbildungen online zum Download und auf CD-ROM.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An insightful guide to the use of statistics for solving key problems in modern-day business and industry This book has been awarded the Technometrics Ziegel Prize for the best book reviewed by the journal in 2010. Technometrics is a journal of statistics for the physical, chemical and engineering sciences, published jointly by the American Society for Quality and the American Statistical Association. Criteria for the award include that the book brings together in one volume a body of material previously only available in scattered research articles and having the potential to significantly improve practice in engineering and science. Highlighting the relevance of statistical methods in everyday applications, The Role of Statistics in Business and Industry bridges the gap between the tools of statistics and their use in today's business world. This one-of-a-kind resource encourages the proactive use of statistics in three well-organized and succinct parts: Setting the Stage provides an introduction to statistics, with a general overview of its uses in business and industry Manufactured Product Applications explains how statistical techniques assist in designing, building, improving, and ensuring the reliability of a wide variety of manufactured products such as appliances, plastic materials, aircraft engines, and locomotives Other Applications describe the role of statistics in pharmaceuticals, finance, and business services, as well as more specialized areas including the food, semiconductor, and communications industries This book is truly unique in that it first describes case studies and key business problems, and then shows how statistics is used to address them, while most literature on the topic does the reverse. This approach provides a comprehensive understanding of common issues and the most effective methods for their treatment. Each chapter concludes with general questions that allow the reader to test their understanding of the presented statistical concepts as well as technical questions that raise more complex issues. An extensive FTP site provides additional material, including solutions to some of the applications. With its accessible style and real-world examples, The Role of Statistics in Business and Industry is a valuable supplement for courses on applied statistics and statistical consulting at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also an ideal resource for early-career statisticians and practitioners who would like to learn the value of applying statistics to their everyday work.; Ausgezeichnet: Technometrics Ziegel Prize, 2010.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This collection of personal essays offers a reflective window into the life-long calling that is Shakespeare in the university classroom. It acknowledges the traditions in which these scholars work and the teachers who have advised and inspired them. Representing a broad range of approaches to the discipline and the profession, the essayists write about why teaching Shakespeare matters, and why they do it the way they do. Deliberately designed not to be a manual, this is a contemplative anthology of anecdotal and practical advice from experienced teachers, many of whom have been publicly honoured for their teaching. The essays are engagingly candid: reading them is like being a fly on the wall of some of the most exciting classrooms on both sides of the Atlantic.No one who teaches Shakespeare, or who is contemplating teaching it, will fail to be encouraged and instructed -- even mentored -- by the personal reflections found within this volume.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Practical guide to the legal issues of using urbanist and sustainable development principlesBy examining and explaining the particular legal issues that accompany urbanist design and sustainable development, this timely book shows urban planners, developers, designers, and architects how to make the law work for them in planning and executing sustainable urban projects. Written by experienced attorneys, this book thoroughly explains the practical implications of the current law and legal theories surrounding urbanism and sustainability, and forecasts its future directions.Using case studies, photographs, and illustrations, this book offers real-world solutions to the legal issues of urban and sustainable development, including:\* Incorporating good urban design principles into local land regulation\* Overcoming impediments to urban and sustainable design practice\* Getting projects built and codes changed within the existing zoning framework\* Using fundamentally new approaches to zoning\* Managing and coping with litigation\* Structuring and operating the mixed-use common interest community\* Understanding legal issues specific to urbanist building types\* Avoiding unnecessary conflicts between urbanist codes and sustainability codesCollectively, the authors have handled every aspect of urbanist law. The two lead authors, Daniel K. Slone and Doris S. Goldstein, are attorneys who are pioneers in the field, having worked with architects, planners, city officials, and developers at the vanguard of urban planning and sustainability. Their comments and firsthand experience, interspersed throughout the book, help illuminate how the law governs day-to-day planning and development activities.The movements toward sustainable and urbanist development are changing the landscape of America. Armed with this book, you can confidently navigate through the law as you initiate an urban development project and see it to fruition. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A superior primer on software testing and quality assurance, from integration to execution and automationThis important new work fills the pressing need for a user-friendly text that aims to provide software engineers, software quality professionals, software developers, and students with the fundamental developments in testing theory and common testing practices.Software Testing and Quality Assurance: Theory and Practice equips readers with a solid understanding of: Practices that support the production of quality software Software testing techniques Life-cycle models for requirements, defects, test cases, and test results Process models for units, integration, system, and acceptance testing How to build test teams, including recruiting and retaining test engineers Quality Models, Capability Maturity Model, Testing Maturity Model, and Test Process Improvement ModelExpertly balancing theory with practice, and complemented with an abundance of pedagogical tools, including test questions, examples, teaching suggestions, and chapter summaries, this book is a valuable, self-contained tool for professionals and an ideal introductory text for courses in software testing, quality assurance, and software engineering.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Concisely covers all the important concepts in an easy-to-understand wayGaining a strong sense of signals and systems fundamentals is key for general proficiency in any electronic engineering discipline, and critical for specialists in signal processing, communication, and control. At the same time, there is a pressing need to gain mastery of these concepts quickly, and in a manner that will be immediately applicable in the real word.Simultaneous study of both continuous and discrete signals and systems presents a much easy path to understanding signals and systems analysis. In A Practical Approach to Signals and Systems, Sundararajan details the discrete version first followed by the corresponding continuous version for each topic, as discrete signals and systems are more often used in practice and their concepts are relatively easier to understand. In addition to examples of typical applications of analysis methods, the author gives comprehensive coverage of transform methods, emphasizing practical methods of analysis and physical interpretations of concepts.\* Gives equal emphasis to theory and practice\* Presents methods that can be immediately applied\* Complete treatment of transform methods\* Expanded coverage of Fourier analysis\* Self-contained: starts from the basics and discusses applications\* Visual aids and examples makes the subject easier to understand\* End-of-chapter exercises, with a extensive solutions manual for instructors\* MATLAB software for readers to download and practice on their own\* Presentation slides with book figures and slides with lecture notesA Practical Approach to Signals and Systems is an excellent resource for the electrical engineering student or professional to quickly gain an understanding of signal analysis concepts - concepts which all electrical engineers will eventually encounter no matter what their specialization. For aspiring engineers in signal processing, communication, and control, the topics presented will form a sound foundation to their future study, while allowing them to quickly move on to more advanced topics in the area.Scientists in chemical, mechanical, and biomedical areas will also benefit from this book, as increasing overlap with electrical engineering solutions and applications will require a working understanding of signals. Compact and self contained, A Practical Approach to Signals and Systems be used for courses or self-study, or as a reference book. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Presents primary hardware-based computer security approaches in an easy-to-read toolbox formatProtecting valuable personal information against theft is a mission-critical component of today's electronic business community. In an effort to combat this serious and growing problem, the Intelligence and Defense communities have successfully employed the use of hardware-based security devices.This book provides a road map of the hardware-based security devices that can defeat-and prevent-attacks by hackers. Beginning with an overview of the basic elements of computer security, the book covers:\* Cryptography\* Key generation and distribution\* The qualities of security solutions\* Secure co-processors\* Secure bootstrap loading\* Secure memory management and trusted execution technology\* Trusted Platform Module (TPM)\* Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)\* Hardware-based authentification\* Biometrics\* Tokens\* Location technologiesHardware-Based Computer Security Techniques to Defeat Hackers includes a chapter devoted entirely to showing readers how they can implement the strategies and technologies discussed. Finally, it concludes with two examples of security systems put into practice.The information and critical analysis techniques provided in this user-friendly book are invaluable for a range of professionals, including IT personnel, computer engineers, computer security specialists, electrical engineers, software engineers, and industry analysts.…