John wiley sons jul 2007 (31 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Follow the quest for the Holy Grail and its link to the TemplarsExplore the legends and lore of this powerful, influential societyDid The Da Vinci Code leave you hungry for more details about the Knights Templar This plain-English guide explains who these mysterious figures were, how they rose so high, and why they fell so far. You'll explore Christian theories that involved the order and discover the role they played in important events, such as the French Revolution and the Civil War.\* How Knights lived their lives\*What led to the demise of the order\*The Templars' relationship to other secret societies\*What became of the fabled Templar treasure\*Who the modern-day Templars are.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get ready to take flight as two certified flight instructors guide you through the pilot ratings as it is done in the real world, starting with Sport Pilot training, then Private Pilot, followed by the Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Air Transport Pilot. They cover the skills of flight, how to master Flight Simulator, and how to use the software as a learning tool towards your pilot's license. More advanced topics demonstrate how Flight Simulator X can be used as a continuing learning tool and how to simulate real-world emergencies. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Providing a one-stop shop for every aspect of your money management, Personal Finance and Investing All-in-One For Dummies is the perfect guide to getting the most from your money. This friendly guide gives you expert advice on everything from getting the best current account and coping with credit cards to being savvy with savings and creating wealth with investments. It also lets you know how to save money on tax and build up a healthy pension. Personal Finance and Investing All-In-One For Dummies will cover: - Organising Your Finances and Dealing with Debt - Paying Less Tax - Building up Savings and Investments - Retiring Wealthy - Your Wealth and the Next Generation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - HOW TO MAKE OPPORTUNITY EQUAL 'Paul Gomberg makes a powerful and provocative case that real equality of opportunity can only be achieved by overturning the social division of labor that unfairly handicaps not just black but the working class in general.' Charles W. Mills, University of Illinois at Chicago 'An important and original contribution to contemporary debates about justice in political philosophy; and accessible introduction to those debates for students and the lay reader; and a powerful and important challenge to policymakers, educators and employers, to think hard about their responsibilities for enabling people to lead flourishing lives.' Harry Brighouse, University of Wisconsin-Madison 'In this impressive book, Paul Gomberg argues ardently, with great optimism, and with philosophical and sociological sophistication, for a radical new theory of egalitarian justice.' David Copp, University of Florida Distributive injustices such as low pay, inferior healthcare and housing, as well as diminished opportunities in school continue to blight the lives of millions of the urban poor in America and beyond. This book announces a new theory of justice. Paul Gomberg: - focuses on how race and class structure unequal life prospects - shows how human society can be organized in a way that does not socialize children for lives of routine labor - maintains that true equality of opportunity comes only when all labor, both routine and complex, is shared - proposes a new paradigm for the theory of justice. While Rawls, Sen, Nozick, and Walzer conceive justice as addressing how various goods are fairly obtained or distributed, Gomberg argues that justice in distribution must advance contributive opportunities and duties. On Gomberg's contributive theory of justice, each person contributes to society not for individual material gain, but from a sense of what is required in order to build just relations with others. Passionate and radical, but rigorously argued, this book makes a vital and original contribution to philosophy and social thought.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Generally, leadership is about influencing people to make big things happen. Management is a process of organizing people to get things done. They are different skills, but equally critical to success in today's workplace. The key is to know which approach works best in which situation.Written in a clear, simple style, Self-Coaching Leadership redefines and demystifies the journey to leadership. Angus McLeod's no-nonsense thinking, straightforward approach and practical tools enable readers to more easily identify when a leader is needed - and coach themselves toward improved influence, performance and effectiveness.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Chef Charles Carroll has answered our prayers and delivered a book, a bible, a life's journal shared by a real chef in today's modern kitchen.'--Chef John Folse, CEC, AAC'From time to time, I buy motivational books for my managing partners and chefs, and this book is my all-time favorite gift. What Chef Carroll has to say is the real thing.'--Johnny Carrabba, founder, Carrabba's RestaurantA unique guide to leadership in the culinary arena, by a chef for chefsLeadership Lessons from a Chef is about creating excellence in the professional kitchen.Here the difference between good and great comes down to the details, and attentionto these details comes from the right attitude reaching across all staff. A good culinary manager, according to author and award-winning Certified Executive Chef Charles Carroll, skillfully cultivates this attitude for success, and so leads the way toward kitchen excellence.Using stories and examples drawn from his many years' experience, Chef Carroll gives you a leader's tour through the working kitchen. Offering proven wisdom in plainspoken terms instead of abstract management theories, the practical tools and ideas found in this groundbreaking book can be used immediately to motivate and develop an effective team environment among kitchen staffs.Leadership Lessons from a Chef features:\*Chef Carroll's formula for managing kitchen staffs--SEF: Scheduling, Empowering, and Follow up--and how the formula works in practice\*Take-away boxes that reinforce key points\*Chapters that progress logically, helping you evaluate and refine your goals, develop a mission and principles, and implement these in a motivational and positive way\*Helpful forms for both greater efficiency and esprit de corps\*Inspiring quotations, as well as life and work tips from Chef CarrollWhether you're a student just starting your culinary education, or an executive chef seeking to take your operation to a whole new level of excellence, Leadership Lessons from a Chef is an indispensable resource for all stages of your culinary career.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The new edition of this bestselling book builds on the author's extensive administrative and consulting experience as well as scholarship on faculty rewards. It includes additional discussion of important foundational issues as well as practical forms and ideas gleaned from disciplinary groups and campuses throughout the nation. Like the first edition of Peer Review of Teaching, this new edition is offered in the hope that providing examples and suggestions will not reduce the important work of peer review to mere forms or rigid procedures, but will empower faculty to articulate criteria and standards, perform the reviews systematically and thoughtfully, and realize that engaging in peer review is an approachable and worthwhile professional task. Updated to reflect the emphasis on student learning as the ultimate goal of college teaching, it incorporates new ideas and references from the literature. The most notable change in this edition is a discussion of peer review within special contexts for teaching, such as clinics, studios, and practice settings. The turn to active engagement in learning has also led to increased use of problem-based learning, the case study method, and other approaches that traditional forms for peer review do not address. Similarly, the explosion of the use of instructional technology calls for an articulation of new approaches to evaluating web-based instruction.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Building Online Learning CommunitiesThe second edition of the groundbreaking book Building Learning Communities in Cyberspace by Rena Palloff and Keith Pratt has been completely updated and expanded to include the most current information on effective online course development and delivery. Palloff and Pratt share insights designed to guide readers, offering illustrative case studies, vignettes, and examples from a wide variety of successful online courses.'The focus on community makes this volume distinctive in the literature about online teaching and learning. The authors' expertise spans the nitty-gritty, practical aspects of the virtual classroom with the larger questions and context of twenty-first century education. This book goes way beyond the how-to's of online education to a sophisticated consideration of the major challenges of teaching and learning.' -Anna DiStefano, provost, Fielding Graduate University'This book captures the essence of a successful virtual learning experience for both students and teachers. Palloff and Pratt share valuable insights that only expert practitioners could so clearly explain.' -David Wicks, director of instructional technology, Seattle Pacific University'As the physical and virtual worlds converge to become the 'real world' of teaching and learning, communities play increasingly important roles in bridging distances and differences. This book underscores the real value that communities bring to distributed learning experiences, and gives readers plenty of guidance and advice for creating communities that connect, engage, and inspire.' -Ellen Wagner, senior director, WW eLearning Solutions, Adobe Systems'This book is a must-read for faculty who truly want to help students understand and apply knowledge, and thus prepare for life in the twenty-first century. Palloff and Pratt have reaffirmed their roles as educational leaders in the development of online learning communities, reminding us of the significant benefits of such communities to learners at all levels.' -Jack A. Chambers, executive director, Office of Organizational Learning Services, Florida Community College at Jacksonville.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Inside the Investor's Brain'Richard Peterson has distilled his own first-hand experience as a psychiatrist in Silicon Valley and has used his knowledge of behavioral finance to describe the emotional qualities necessary to be a good investor. Not only is this a fascinating book for everyone, it may also be the most profitable book you ever read.'--George Akerlof Nobel Laureate in Economics, 2001'Peterson's angle is unique, provocative, and insightful. From the Galvanic Skin Response to the ritualized emotional catharsis of Star Trek's Vulcans, Inside the Investor's Brain 'gets it.' It is a readable synthesis of the characteristics of outstanding investors. It normalizes the maladjustment so common in the arcane world of high-performance investing. The only quote missing is that of General George S. Patton: 'If everybody is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.''--Carlo Cannell Managing Member, Cannell Capital LLC'Richard Peterson has captured a fundamentally new and important way to understand financial markets and our behavior in them. This book is a must-read for both professional and personal investors.'--Paul J. Zak, PhD Director, Center for Neuroeconomics Studies'Readers of this fascinating book will learn a lot about both behavioral finance and neurology. Understanding how the brain works provides insights into how to improve decisions by influencing the underlying psychological processes. Readers will come away with a resource to help them to make sense of the exciting future advances to come.'--Hersh Shefrinr Mario L. Belotti Professor of Finance, Santa Clara Universityand author of Beyond Greed and Fear: Understanding Behavioral Financeand the Psychology of Investing'If you have a brain, money, and any curiosity about how each affects the other, then you should read this book.'--David Leinweber Financial Technologist & Nerd on Wall Street.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is the first anthology to bring together the key texts of African literary theory and criticism. - Brings together key texts that are otherwise hard to locate - Covers all genres and critical schools - Provides the intellectual context for understanding African literature - Facilitates the future development of African literary criticism.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Though working with people with learning difficulties has become an increasingly important speciality for the speech therapist, much of the rationale for this work has yet to be established. Practitioners are still evaluating their role in working with the learning disabled, and are trying to develop appropriate models of assessment and intervention. This book is intended to aid speech therapists in this task by providing ideas based on an ideology in keeping with the current trends in services to people with learning difficulties. After critically examining existing methods, the authors draw on their combined experience in linguistics and ethnography to provide a rationale and operational guidelines to deal with assessment, intervention, establishing criteria for entry to and exit from therapy, developing shared perspectives and manipulating the environment in order to facilitate communications in context. The concluding part of the book looks at service provision in health, education, social services and private establishments, suggesting ways in which speech therapists may best utilize their skills and time in these settings.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \* If a severe misfortune makes your life better, was it unfortunate \* Could it be that 50% of competent medical doctors ought promptly to retire \* Might a justice system threaten with unjust punishment, to avert the need for punishment \* Could things become too good, morally \* Can terrorists morally complain if innocent people they care about are harmed The importance of paradox in the study of philosophy, from metaphysics to logic, is evident from the abundant literature on the subject. But until now, very little critical study of paradox within ethics has been available.The first of its kind, this cutting edge work of philosophical ethics makes a powerful case for the centrality of moral paradox. Presenting ten diverse and original moral paradoxes, the book challenges some of our deepest moral views. This innovative volume also asks whether the existence of moral paradox is damaging or beneficial, and explores more generally what paradoxicality can teach us about morality and life. Concise and provocative, 10 Moral Paradoxes presents analytic moral philosophy in an engaging way; posing new questions, proposing possible solutions, and challenging the reader to wrestle with the paradoxes.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Fraud Casebook Lessons from the Bad Side of Business'I have known Mr. Wells for over twenty years. In my opinion, no one in the world knows more about fraud than he does.'-W. Steve Albrecht, Associate Dean, Marriott School of ManagementBrigham Young University, Provo, Utah'This book covers the entire range of fraud that can be encountered in the workplace.'-Grant D. Ashley, Vice President for Corporate Security and SurveillanceHarrah's Entertainment Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada'I had the pleasure of serving with Mr. Wells when both of us were volunteers for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He knows as much as anyone about how to detect and deter fraud.'-James G. Castellano, Chairman, RubinBrown LLP, St. Louis, Missouri'I have worked with Mr. Wells for ten years. His reputation is unsurpassed.'-John F. Morrow, Vice President, The New FinanceAmerican Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New York, New York'Fraud Casebook is a terrific work. I highly recommend it.'-Sherron S. Watkins, a Time magazine 'Person of the Year,' Houston, Texas'No one has done more for fraud prevention and detection than Mr. Wells and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Their guidance and training proved invaluable to my staff and me in uncovering the WorldCom fraud.'-Cynthia Cooper, a Time magazine 'Person of the Year,' Clinton, Mississippi.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A thorough and self-contained treatment for SAS(r) users preparing for the Base Programming Certification Exam for SAS(r) 9-complete with explanations, tips, and practice exam questionsSAS(r) 9 Study Guide is designed to help users of SAS(r) 9 become familiar with the fine points ofthe software as well as develop solid study strategies that will shorten preparation time and ensure successful exam results. The following five study topics are addressed with a focused chapter devoted to each: accessing data; creating data structures; managing data; generating reports; and handling errors. SAS(r) 9 Study Guide provides both a conceptual and practical approach to each of these areas with detailed explanations followed by examples.Each chapter presents concepts, processes, and applications in a clear, step-by-step format along with detailed explanations and examples. Individual chapters also contain:\*A Two-Minute Drill that provides a checklist of key points for review\*An Assessment Exam, which challenges readers to provide short answers detailingthe chapter's coverage of SAS(r) 9\*A Practice Exam, which reinforces content and familiarizes readers with the structure ofthe actual Base Programming Certification ExamWritten by a practicing SAS(r) Certified Professional, this book is an intensive, but accessible, review for preparing for the Base Programming Certification Exam for SAS(r) 9 and can also serve as a practical reference tool for established certified professionals who would like to further their knowledge of SAS(r) 9.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Television is one of the most important socializing forces in contemporary culture. This book is a cultural history of prime-time television in America during the 1990s. - Examines changes that took place in programming, such as the rapid adoption of cable, the proliferation of content providers, the development of niche marketing, the introduction of high-definition television, the blurring of traditional genres, and the creation of new formats like reality-based programming - Argues that television programmes of the 1990s afforded viewers a symbolic resource for negotiating the psychological challenges associated with the shift from the Industrial Age to the Information Age - Explores the ways in which television provided viewers with tools for coming to terms with their fears about living in the fast-paced , increasingly diverse, information-laden society of the 90s.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Plan For Your Organization's Success Linkage's Best Practices for Succession Planning provides the ultimate guide for planning, developing, implementing, and sustaining succession planning in any organization. This must-have book provides step-by-step instructions, practical advice, templates, and tools from some of the world's best companies and Linkage, a global organization development company that specializes in leadership development. Linkage Inc.'s Best Practices for Succession Planning is the comprehensive resource that includes information needed to \* Ensure that succession management is owned by business leaders rather than just HR \* Assess potential for future roles, not just track record of performance \* Manage succession data on individuals and talent pools \* Balance talent development and acquisition in achieving future objectives \* Develop the processes, tools, and organizational capabilities necessary to effectively implement and sustain the system \* Integrate succession planning systems with other businesses and HR systems in the organization to achieve efficiency, consistency, and impact. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Corporate Governance Post-Sarbanes-Oxley'This is an intelligent and well-organized text to governance issues raised in the post-Sarbanes-Oxley era. It is informative and easily approachable and will be of value to both the academic and professional community.'-Charles Elson, Director of the Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware'Conflicts of interests and weak internal controls have surfaced as a continuing theme in recent corporate scandals where the independence of auditors and other gatekeepers was either completely lacking or significantly compromised. Dr. Rezaee's book makes a meaningful contribution that will assist the investing public in developing a better understanding of the importance of corporate governance, both now and in the future.'-Cynthia L. Richson, President, Richson Consulting Group, LLC, and former director of Corporate Governance and attorney for the State of Wisconsin Investment Board'Corporate Governance Post-Sarbanes-Oxley offers one of the most comprehensive examinations available. Dr. Rezaee achieves an in-depth, thorough review of today's corporate governance landscape and provides a sound perspective for the reader. His systematic description offers a practical guide for any investor interested in the role of governance within the capital markets. An excellent book.'-Michael McCauley, Director of Corporate GovernanceFlorida State Board of Administration (SBA)'Today's corporate boards are in afishbowl of scrutiny.Corporate governance is the most influential theme of the twenty-first century, having been transformed from a compliance requirement to a strategic business imperative integrated into the corporate culture. With media focus on the Enrons and WorldComs of the business world, the heat is on the corporate board to get on board with the SOX Act and invigorate its profile to its shareholders.Valuable for large or small corporate boards, Corporate Governance Post-Sarbanes-Oxley presents proactive methods for SOX implementation and contains best-practice tips, checklists, and case studies useful for equipping your corporate board toward a higher quality of control.This complete guide will reinforce your company's financial structure and reputation and show board directors, CEOs, CFOs, and audit committee members how to leverage the power and value of SOX requirements to move their corporate boards toward a higher quality of governance.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This concise book is a complete and contemporary introduction to Homer and his two master-works, the Iliad and the Odyssey. It explains the 'Homeric Question,' illuminating its current status, and critiques the literary qualities of the Iliad and the Odyssey, analyzing and contrasting their plotting, narrative technique, and characterization. - - Provides historical background and literary readings of The Iliad and The Odyssey - New to the second edition: a section on Homer's reception in ancient Greece; a chapter on Homer and archaeology; additional maps; an updated bibliography; a glossary of key terms; and information on the oral composition of the poems - Text is updated throughout - Assumes no prior knowledge of Greek.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Understanding Minimalist Syntax introduces the logic of the minimalist program by analyzing well-known descriptive generalizations about long-distance dependencies, and asks why they should be true of natural languages. This text proposes a new theory of how long-distance dependencies are formed, with implications for theories of locality, and the minimalist program as a whole.Experts working in the field will appreciate it's rich empirical coverage, and advanced undergraduate and graduate students will find it an accessible introduction to the minimalist program.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn how nutrition has driven-and continues to drive-human evolutionThis pioneering text draws from molecular nutrition, nutritional sciences, dietetics, genetics, genomics, and anthropology to examine how chemical nutrients and genetics shape the human species. It presents a vital portrait of the fundamental role that nutrition has played and continues to play in shaping who and what human beings are, where we evolved from, and where we might be headed as a species.The author's innovative molecular biological approach moves the field of nutrition well beyond its traditional dietetic and anthropological origins to the front lines of genomic research. Following a presentation of molecular biology concepts that are essential for the study of human nutrition, the author explores such key topics as:\*Bioinformatics and the -omics revolution\*Recent human evolution\*Molecular mechanisms of gene-nutrient interactions\*Role of nutrients and genomics in disease\*Evolution of micronutrient metabolism, protein structure, and human disease\*Nutrients and the human life cycle\*Mismatch of contemporary dietary patterns and our genetic makeup\*Laboratory tools for nutrigenomics and human evolutionary studiesFigures and illustrations provided throughout the text help readers grasp and visualize complex concepts and processes with ease. For readers interested in pursuing particular topics in greater depth, an extensive list of current references is provided.This text is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students in human nutrition, dietetics, metabolism, molecular biology, and many other allied health sciences. Nowhere else can readers find such an integrated blend of medical, nutritional, and biochemical disciplines to aid in understanding the role of nutrients in human evolution.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A comprehensive guide to Dante's life and literature, with an emphasis on his Commedia. This text looks at the influences that shaped Dante's writing, and the reception of his work by later readers, from the 14th century to the present. - Introduces Dante through four main approaches: the context of his life and career; his literary and cultural traditions; key themes, episodes and passages in his own work, especially the Commedia; and the reception and appropriation of his work by later readers, from the fourteenth century to the present - Written by an expert Dante scholar - Provides new translations of substantial passages from Dante's poems and from the world of his contemporaries - Includes explanatory diagrams of Dante's 'other-worlds', and a section of illustrations by medieval and modern artists - Builds a vivid and complex picture of Dante's imagination, intellect and literary presence - Helpful bibliographies include relevant web resources.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The most comprehensive and applied discussion of stated choice experiment constructions availableThe Construction of Optimal Stated Choice Experiments provides an accessible introduction to the construction methods needed to create the best possible designs for use in modeling decision-making. Many aspects of the design of a generic stated choice experiment are independent of its area of application, and until now there has been no single book describing these constructions. This book begins with a brief description of the various areas where stated choice experiments are applicable, including marketing and health economics, transportation, environmental resource economics, and public welfare analysis. The authors focus on recent research results on the construction of optimal and near-optimal choice experiments and conclude with guidelines and insight on how to properly implement these results. Features of the book include:\* Construction of generic stated choice experiments for the estimation of main effects only, as well as experiments for the estimation of main effects plus two-factor interactions\*Constructions for choice sets of any size and for attributes with any number of levels\*A discussion of designs that contain a none option or a common base option\*Practical techniques for the implementation of the constructions\*Class-tested material that presents theoretical discussion of optimal design\*Complete and extensive references to the mathematical and statistical literature for the constructions\*Exercise sets in most chapters, which reinforce the understanding of the presented materialThe Construction of Optimal Stated Choice Experiments serves as an invaluable reference guide for applied statisticians and practitioners in the areas of marketing, health economics, transport, and environmental evaluation. It is also ideal as a supplemental text for courses in the design of experiments, decision support systems, and choice models. A companion web site is available for readers to access web-based software that can be used to implement the constructions described in the book.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An accessible and up-to-date treatment featuring the connection between neural networks and statistics A Statistical Approach to Neural Networks for Pattern Recognition presents a statistical treatment of the Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), which is the most widely used of the neural network models. This book aims to answer questions that arise when statisticians are first confronted with this type of model, such as: How robust is the model to outliers Could the model be made more robust Which points will have a high leverage What are good starting values for the fitting algorithm Thorough answers to these questions and many more are included, as well as worked examples and selected problems for the reader. Discussions on the use of MLP models with spatial and spectral data are also included. Further treatment of highly important principal aspects of the MLP are provided, such as the robustness of the model in the event of outlying or atypical data; the influence and sensitivity curves of the MLP; why the MLP is a fairly robust model; and modifications to make the MLP more robust. The author also provides clarification of several misconceptions that are prevalent in existing neural network literature. Throughout the book, the MLP model is extended in several directions to show that a statistical modeling approach can make valuable contributions, and further exploration for fitting MLP models is made possible via the R and S-PLUS® codes that are available on the book's related Web site. A Statistical Approach to Neural Networks for Pattern Recognition successfully connects logistic regression and linear discriminant analysis, thus making it a critical reference and self-study guide for students and professionals alike in the fields of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and electrical engineering.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Enhance the quality of survey results by recognizing and reducing measurement errors.Margins of Error: A Study of Reliability in Survey Measurement demonstrates how and hwy identifying the presence and extent of measurement errors in survey data is essential for improving the overall collection and analysis of the data. The author outlines the consequences of ignoring survey measurement errors and also discusses ways to detect and estimate the impact of these errors. This book also provides recommendations of improving the quality of survey data.Logically organized and clearly written, this book:\* Deconstructs the data gathering process into six main elements of the response process: question adequacy, comprehension, accessibility, retrieval, motivation, and communication\* Provides an exhaustive review of valuable reliability estimation techniques that can be applied to survey data\* Identifies the types of questions and interviewer practices that are essential to the collection of reliable data\* Addresses hypotheses regarding which survey questions, sources of information, and questionnaire formats produce the most reliable dataIn conjunction with research data gathered on nearly 500 survey measures and the application of an empirical approach grounded in classical measurement theory, this book discusses the sources of measurement error and provides the tools necessary for improving survey data collection methods.Margins of Error enables statisticians and researchers in the fields of public opinion and survey research to design studies that can detect, estimate, and reduce measurement errors that may have previously gone undetected. This book also serves as a supplemental textbook for both undergraduate and graduate survey methodology courses.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is the first anthology to bring together the key texts of African literary theory and criticism. - Brings together key texts that are otherwise hard to locate - Covers all genres and critical schools - Provides the intellectual context for understanding African literature - Facilitates the future development of African literary criticism.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A ONE-STOP, DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO DATA MODELING FOR IT PROFESSIONALSData Modeling Fundamentals is a comprehensive guide to the foundation and principles behind data modeling and its essential role in successful database design. The only book specifically addressing the essentials of data modeling for IT professionals, it includes:\* An overview of data modeling concepts, techniques, and symbols\*Anatomy of a comprehensive data model describing the various components\*Extensive details of entities, attributes, identifiers, and relationships\*Transition from data modeling to database design and implementation, datanormalization, and modeling for decision-support systems\*Quality data modeling and agile data modeling in practice\*Trends in data modeling methodologies and techniquesChapter summaries with review questions and exercises at the conclusion of each chapter help readers gauge their understanding of the material presented. Complete with real-world examples, references, and an abundance of practical tips and suggestions, Data Modeling Fundamentals is an indispensable resource for both novice and experienced data modelers.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - State-of-the-art tools and applicationsfor food safety and food science researchAtomic spectroscopy and mass spectrometry are important tools for identifying and quantifying trace elements in food products-elements that may be potentially beneficial or potentially toxic. The Determination of Chemical Elements in Food: Applications for Atomic and Mass Spectrometry teaches the reader how to use these advanced technologies for food analysis. With chapters written by internationally renowned scientists, it provides a detailed overview of progress in the field and the latest innovations in instrumentation and techniques, covering:\*Fundamentals and method development, selected applications, and speciation analysis\*Applications of atomic absorption spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry\*Applications to foods of animal origin and applications to foods of vegetable origin\*Foreseeable developments of instrumental spectrometric techniques that can be exploited to better protect consumers' health, with a full account of the most promising trends in spectrometric instrumentation and ancillary apparatuses\*Applicable laws and regulations at the national and international levelsThis is a core reference for scientists in food laboratories in the public andprivate sectors and academia, as well as members of regulatory bodies that deal with food safety.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Encapsulation and Controlled Release Technologies in Food Systems, editor Lakkis has gathered a highly respected collection of expert contributors from industry and academia to highlight recent innovations in encapsulation and controlled release technologies in food systems. Unlike most recent publications which dealt exclusively with theoretical aspects of these technologies, this volume focuses mainly on devising effective and innovative applications in food systems in which these delivery vehicles operate. In addition, the book provides some emphasis on new opportunities that may arise from the development of new materials for the design and fabrication of delivery vehicles and carriers. Encapsulation and Controlled Release Technologies gives the reader a solid grasp of basic concepts of encapsulation technologies and their novel applications in food systems. Dr. Lakkis also presents novel possibilities of encapsulation and controlled release along with a discussion on future perspectives and economical implications of these technologies.…

Kombiprodukt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Consultant and long-time Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food labeling expert James Summers answers the many questions surrounding FDA food labeling regulations and compliance in Food Labeling Compliance Review. This comprehensive manual and fully searchable, accompanying CD-ROM are designed to aid in understanding the requirements of the FDA. Food Labeling Compliance Review is a must-have for regulatory officials, industry personnel, and others responsible for assuring that the label and labeling of domestic and imported food products in interstate commerce comply with the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended. The new fourth edition of Food Labeling Compliance Review fully covers recently enacted provisions requiring labeling for allergens, trans fats, and qualified health claims. Clearly illustrated with dozens of charts, sample label panels and 'Nutrition Facts' boxes, Food Labeling Compliance Review is the practical, no-nonsense tool needed by both the experienced and inexperienced food label reviewer. - Current, complete, and accurate food labeling guidance concerning FDA regulations - Covers new requirements for labeling allergens, trans fats, and qualified health claims - Essential for all food manufacturers, packers, labelers, relabelers, and distributors - Fully illustrated with clear Q and A explanations - Fully-searchable CD-ROM enables quick look ups. …