John wiley sons jul 2008 (46 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The No Complaining Ruleby Jon GordonA Story About Positive Ways to Turn Complaints into Solutions, Innovations, and SuccessEvery complaint represents an opportunity to turnsomething negative into a positive!'Excuses always come from the losing locker room. In Jon Gordon's book The No Complaining Rule, he provides the winning edge.' --Coach Lou Holtz'In a world in which so many, it seems, focus on the glass as half empty, Jon Gordon sets out a clear blueprint in The No Complaining Rule to help each of us better ourselves. His approach will cut negativity and can impact our workplaces and our families, and help us carve out more productive, lower-stress environments.'--Nathan Whitaker coauthor (with Tony Dungy) of Quiet Strength'Complaining is one of the biggest problems in business today. It undermines the effectiveness of a team and organization, leading to contempt and an inability to adapt and change. In The No Complaining Rule, Jon Gordon offers the antidote.'--Ken Fisher, CEO of Fisher Investments, Forbes columnist, author of The Only Three Questions That Count.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Features tons of formulas and practice problems to hone your skillsThe fun and easy way(r) to do financial computations to be successful in businessAre you baffled by business math Never fear - this easy-to-understand guide explains complex formulas and concepts in plain English and shows you how to use them day to day on the job. From using basic algebra to solve proportions and statistics to analyze data to reading financial statements, calculating wages and commissions, and managing investments, you'll gain the skills you need to conduct real-world business.Discover how to:\* Apply formulas and theories to everyday business\* Navigate payroll situations\* Use formulas in spreadsheets\* Manage inventory or properties\* Improve your analytical thinking.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Commemorative Edition of a Landmark Book from Patrick Lencioni'Patrick Lencioni's combination of homey management truths and simpleprose has struck a chord with business leaders tired of jargon and complicated strategic models.'-The Wall Street Journal'This book reflects so much of what I love about Patrick's insights; thought provoking, challenging of the accepted, simple but not simplistic, and highly practical. It should be a primer for leaders at all levels-not just CEOs.'-Colleen C. Barrett, president Southwest Airlines Co.'Lencioni's remarkable ability to tell a compelling story is what sets this book apart from most other leadership books.' -Pat Esser, president, Cox Communications'I talk about the Five Temptations in all my leadership programs and have used it to enhance my leadership and the leadership of others.'-David C. Novak, chairman, CEO, and president Yum! Brands'The Five Temptations of a CEO is a thoughtprovoking story, a reason to examine your behavior in light of your current challenges. Read it, reflect on its message, make changes, and read it again in a few months.'-Edward T. Reilly, president and CEO, American Management Association.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The NAPA Bulletin series is dedicated to the practical problem-solving and policy applications of anthropological knowledge and methods. NAPA Bulletins are peer reviewed, and are distributed free of charge as a benefit of NAPA membership. The NAPA Bulletin seeks to: - facilitate the sharing of information among practitioners, academics, and students - be a useful document for practitioners - contribute to the professional development of anthropologists seeking practitioner positions - support the general interests of practitioners both within and outside the academy.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A commemorative edition of the landmark book from Patrick Lencioni When it was published ten years ago, The Five Temptations of a CEO was like no other business book that came before. Highly sought-after management consultant Patrick Lencioni deftly told the tale of a young CEO who, facing his first annual board review, knows he is failing, but doesn't know why. Refreshingly original and utterly compelling, this razor-sharp novelette plus self-assessment (written to be read in one sitting) serves as a timeless and potent reminder that success as a leader can come down to practicing a few simple behaviors that are painfully difficult for each of us to master. Any executive can learn how to recognize the mistakes that leaders can make and how to avoid them. The lessons in The Five Temptations of a CEO, are as relevant today as ever, and this special anniversary edition celebrates ten years of inspiration and enlightenment with a brand-new introduction and reflections from Lencioni on new challenges in business and leadership that have arisen in the past ten years.Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstraße 12, 69469 Weinheim Englisch.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This textbook is aimed at the majority of students, who need to quickly acquire a concise overview of soil science. Many current soil science textbooks still cater for a traditional student market where students embark on three years study in a narrow discipline. The growth in modular degree schemes has meant that soil science is now often taught as self-standing unit as part of broad based degree program. Students pursuing this type of course are increasingly reluctant to purchase expensive textbooks that are too detailed and often assume a scientific background. For those opting to specialise in soil science there are a variety of good textbooks to choose from. This short informative guide, will be particularly useful for students who do not possess a traditional scientific background, such as those studying geography, environment science, ecology and agriculture.Only textbook to cater for introductory courses in soil science.Provides an affordable concise overview of soil science.Learning exercises and chapter summaries enhance usability.Annotated suggestions for further reading.Based on proven and successful modular course structure.Emphasis on readability and interactive learning.No scientific background assumed. …

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Presents the basic statistical principles that are necessary to analyze the probabilistic nature of queues Thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect the latest developments in the field, the fourth edition of Fundamentals of Queueing Theory illustrates the wide-reaching, fundamental concepts in queueing theory and its applications to diverse areas such as computer science, engineering, business, and operations research. It takes a numerical approach to understanding and making probable estimations relating to queues, with a comprehensive outline of simple and more advanced queueing models. Newly featured topics include retrial queues, approximations for queueing networks, numerical inversion of transforms, and determining the appropriate number of servers to balance quality and cost of service.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This second volume of the landmark Architectural Theory anthology surveys the development of architectural theory from the Franco-Prussian war of 1871 until the end of the twentieth century. Together with volume I, it is the first anthology to follow the full range of architectural literature from its beginnings in classical times to its impact today.Drawing on diverse international texts, this book explores various reform movements in Europe and North America, including Arts & Crafts; spans the technological and conceptual innovations of the late-nineteenth century in connection with the rise and development of modern theory; and reviews early critiques of modernism, the 'post-modern' discussions of the 1970s, and post-structural and regionalist thought in the 1980s. The editors also consider the counter-movements of the 1990s - inspired by the digital revolution, technological innovations, and growing concerns for sustainable design.This anthology maps a wide array of debates in architectural history, placing the writings of starchitects like Koolhaas, Eisenman, and Lynn alongside the work of prominent architectural critics. It also sheds new historical perspective on topics such as ecology and sustainability, as well as CAD and blobs. The result is an inspiring and comprehensive resource for those studying or working in architectural theory and art history.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In An Introduction to Corporate Finance, Ross Geddes provides a complete overview of the fundamentals of corporate finance from an investment banker's perspective. Split into two distinct sections; the first provides insights into financial advice, careers in corporate finance, sources of capital, mergers and acquisitions, flotations, international equity offerings and rights issues, and management buy-outs. The second section describes the main valuation techniques used to price (or value) companies during the transactions described. It also includes chapters on the determination of the cost of capital and shareholder value.Written by a former investment banker, this book will be of interest to those currently employed or interested in working in the City of London; whether at an investment bank, law firm, or accountancy firm. Others will want to read this book in order to learn more about some of the most eventful and exciting corporate transactions that make the headlines of the business pages.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Workbook for Organic Synthesis: Strategy and ControlPaul WyattSenior Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, UKStuart WarrenReader in Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, UK.Workbook for Organic Synthesis: Strategy and ControlThis workbook provides a comprehensive graded set of problems to illustrate and develop the themes of each of the chapters in the textbook Organic Synthesis: Strategy and Control. Each problem is followed by a fully explained solution and discussion. The examples extend the student's experience of the types of molecules being synthesised by organic chemists, and the strategies they employ to control their syntheses. By working through these examples students will develop their skills in analysing synthetic challenges, and build a toolkit of strategies for planning new syntheses. Together the workbook and textbook provide a complete course in advanced organic synthesis.Organic Synthesis: Strategy and ControlOrganic Synthesis: Strategy and Control is a sequel to Stuart Warren's bestseller Organic Synthesis: The Disconnection Approach. The 'Disconnection' book concentrated on the planning behind the synthesis of compounds. This book focuses on putting the planning into practice. The two themes of the book are strategy and control: solving problems either by finding an alternative strategy or by controlling any established strategy to make it work.The book is divided into five sections that deal with selectivity, carbon-carbon single bonds, carbon-carbon double bonds, stereochemistry and functional group strategy. Interpenetrating this structure, the 36 chapters start with classic methods and progress to modern methods and modern strategic considerations. Heterocyclic chemistry is treated throughout the book with full mechanistic explanations as part of organic chemistry rather than a separate entity.Students and professional chemists familiar with Organic Synthesis: The Disconnection Approach will enjoy the leap into a book designed for chemists at the coalface of organic synthesis. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Lives of the Caesars is a collection of biographical essays about Rome's most fascinating and influential emperors, from Augustus to Justinian. Written by authoritative experts in an accessible and lively style, this book examines 12 individuals who each placed their own distinctive stamp on one of the most significant periods in European history.Each chapter presents a biographical look at the familiar personalities, idiosyncrasies and problems associated with the reign of these powerful men. Replete with illustrations, a timeline of Roman history, and a chart of the Julio-Claudian, Flavian and Severan dynasties, Lives of the Caesars is an engaging introduction to Roman imperial history.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As a professional, you can't just apply your expertise. You need to present solutions in a way that best suits your clients. You have to work with a wide variety of people: team members, subject matter experts, top executives, and others. Working effectively with associates--while keeping an eye on budgets, schedules, and results--requires a collaborative outlook.'Successful professionals today need more than technical skills-- they need to know how to foster and nourish relationships with clients. Consultative skills are essential in this process. The tools outlined in The Consultative Approach have proved to make a difference for our professionals in dealing with their clients.' --Jon Olson, partner, Arthur Anderson 'This book is rich, not only with specific suggestions and step-by-step instructions, but also with commentary and illustrations from [the authors'] own client organizations. It is a useful book about a very important subject.' --William Bridges, president, William Bridges & Associates Working consultatively enables you to: \* Know how to work effectively with all types of people \* Use a strategic and collaborative communcation process \* Apply your expertise in ways that show your value . . . and more! The Consultative Approach is a how-to handbook that will enable you to reap the benefits of partnering. You'll find informative case studies, easy-to-use assessment tools, enlightening exercises, and practical worksheets. Plus, you'll get flow chart planning guides and a partnering strategy action plan that will enable you to chart your communication growth. The Consultative Approach has it all! Plot your path to consultative success with this comprehensive guidebook.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Introduction to SecuritizationA comprehensive overview of securitizationWith this book, Frank Fabozzi and Vinod Kothari bring together their extensive expertise in this field to present asset and financial managers, as well as finance students, with comprehensive information on one of the most important topics in modern-day finance.Introduction to Securitization outlines the basics of securitization, addressing applications for this technology to mortgages, collateralized debt obligations, future flows, credit cards, and auto loans. The authors present a comprehensive overview of the topic based on the experience they have gathered through years of interaction with practitioners and graduate students around the world. The authors offer coverage of such key topics as: structuring agency MBS deals and nonagency deals, credit enhancements and sizing, using interest rate derivatives in securitization transactions, asset classes securitized, operational risk factors, implications for financial markets, and applying securitization technology to CDOs. Finally, in the appendices, the authors provide an essential introduction to credit derivatives, an explanation of the methodology for the valuation of MBS/ABS, and the estimation of interest rate risk.…

Kombiprodukt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cutting edge internal auditingJeffrey RidleyCutting Edge Internal Auditing provides guidance and knowledge for every internal auditor, encouraging each to pioneer new ground in the development of their professional practices in all risk management, control and governance processes.Serving as an excellent reference guide that develops a pattern of internal auditing now and for the future, this book explores the concept of 'cutting edge' internal auditing as an imaginative adventure: demonstrating how this has influenced and will continue to influence the development of professionalism in internal auditing.Built on the foundations of Jeffrey Ridley's extensive internal auditing experience across the public and private sectors, the author uses his articles and research to explore and develop the motivations, goals and categories of innovation in internal auditing today. It develops and brings up to date an imaginative internal auditing model, created and used by the author in the early 1980s, drawing on research and guidance by The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc., its Research Foundation and the Institute of Internal Auditors - UK and Ireland.Each chapter stands alone by focusing on an individual internal auditing theme, considered from both the perspective of internal auditing and its customers to suggest an appropriate vision as a goal for every internal audit activity. Each chapter also includes self-assessment questions to challenge the readers understanding of its messages.Accompanied by a CD ROM containing some of the author's training slides and seventy case studies, many written by leading internal audit practitioners, this book creates a vision for future cutting edge internal auditing.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Understand all the aspects of beginning and sustaining a therapeutic practice with The Therapist's Starter Guide: Setting Up and Building Your Practice, Working with Clients, and Managing Professional Growth, a practical, hands-on guide to professional fulfillment and business success. If you're a new practitioner or seek to grow your practice, this book will provide you with the skills you need to succeed, thrive and grow professionally and personally. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to transition to a new job or to begin your own practice.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is a comprehensive introduction to the application of geoscience to criminal investigations. Clearly structured throughout, the text follows a path from the large-scale application of remote sensing, landforms and geophysics in the first half to the increasingly small-scale examination of rock and soils to trace amounts of material. The two scales of investigation are linked by geoscience applications to forensics that can be applied at a range of dimensions. These include the use of topographic mapping, x-ray imaging, geophysics and remote sensing in assessing whether sediment, rocks or concrete may have hidden or buried materials inside for example, drugs, weapons, bodies.This book describes the wider application of many different geoscience-based methods in assisting law enforcers with investigations such as international and national crimes of genocide and pollution, terrorism and domestic crime as well as accident investigation. The text makes a clear link to the increasingly important aspects of the spatial distribution of geoscience materials (be it soil sampling or the distribution of mud-spatter on clothing), Geographic Information Science and geostatistics.\* A comprehensive introduction to the application of geoscience to criminal investigation\* Examples taken from an environmental and humanitarian perspective in addition to the terrorist and domestic criminal cases more regularly discussed\* A chapter on the use of GIS in criminalistics and information on unusual applications and methods - for example underwater scene mapping and extraterrestrial applications\* Material on how geoscience methods and applications are used at a crime scene\* Accompanying website including key images and references to further material\* An invaluable text for both undergraduate and postgraduate students taking general forensic science degrees or geoscience courses'The whole book is peppered with useful and appropriate examples from the authors' wide experiences and also from the wider literature. an essential purchase for any forensic science department as well as for any law enforcement organisation.' Lorna Dawson, Macaulay Institute.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A commemorative edition of the landmark book from Patrick Lencioni When it was published ten years ago, The Five Temptations of a CEO was like no other business book that came before. Highly sought-after management consultant Patrick Lencioni deftly told the tale of a young CEO who, facing his first annual board review, knows he is failing, but doesn't know why. Refreshingly original and utterly compelling, this razor-sharp novelette plus self-assessment (written to be read in one sitting) serves as a timeless and potent reminder that success as a leader can come down to practicing a few simple behaviors that are painfully difficult for each of us to master. Any executive can learn how to recognize the mistakes that leaders can make and how to avoid them. The lessons in The Five Temptations of a CEO, are as relevant today as ever, and this special anniversary edition celebrates ten years of inspiration and enlightenment with a brand-new introduction and reflections from Lencioni on new challenges in business and leadership that have arisen in the past ten years. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fully updated and expanded, the second edition of this popular text covers all the main causes of acquired speech and language disorders in childhood. 25 cases of children with these disorders are described and their management explained in detail, most from onset and including long term outcomes. New features of the book include a chapter on speech and language disturbance due to cerebral tumour and the treatment of childhood cancers, as well as an expanded chapter on cerebral infection that includes recent work on children surviving cerebral malaria, one of the largest causes of cerebral infection world-wide. The book is suitable for all who want to update and expand their knowledge of these conditions, both undergraduates and postgraduates, particularly speech and language therapists, but also psychologists, teachers and others.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Neoliberalization: States, Networks, Peoples uncovers the complexities and contingencies of neoliberalization. The book is an analysis of cultural and social as well as political economic expressions of neoliberalization. The collection shows that neoliberalism is not an inevitable monolithic force, but is socially produced in particular places.The book documents empirically some of the complementary differences in how neoliberalization unfolds in different parts of the world. The empirical focus moves away from the ideological heartlands of neoliberalism in the US and the UK. The book presents a range of topics, from the politics of microfinance in Nepal to struggles over the restructuring of the Canadian welfare state, from the role of foreign investment promotion officials in East Africa and East Asia to the New Zealand experience of 'After Neoliberalism.' By exploring neoliberalism in various settings across the globe, the book excavates the variegated and relational geographies of neoliberalization.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Palliative care is within the remit of all health care professionals in any setting. An Integrated Approach to Generic Palliative Care is an accessible practical guide to the delivery of good palliative care, combining theory and practice, aimed at all members of the multidisplinary team. It explains and complements the government led End of Life Care programme which is being coordinated by Strategic health Authorities, incorporating the Gold Standards Framework, the Preferred Place of Care and the Liverpool Care Pathway.An integrated approach is advocated throughout this book- in all sections the orthodox approach to treatments and care is discussed alongside a complementary approach. This text provides a highly practical approach to pain and symptom approach support including a pain assessment tool for the severely cognitively impaired and a detailed account on how to titrate morphine to individual patients. It also explores hope and spiritual pain showing that these two existential notions are actually part of every day practice.e.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A practical, hands-on guide to using the microscope to analyze activated sludge in wastewater treatmentThe microscope provides the wastewater treatment plant operator with a special tool for process control and troubleshooting of the activated sludge process. The operator can 'read' the organisms and use them as 'bioindicators' to determine if operational conditions are acceptable or not acceptable. Written for plant operators and technicians and avoiding unnecessary technical jargon, Microscopic Examination of the Activated Sludge Process explores and explains:\* Microscopy, including microscopic measurements and techniques\* Directions for preparing and applying microbiological stains and immobilizing agents and techniques for preparing wet mounts and smears\* How to identify various types of organisms, including: floc particles and foam; protozoa; rotifers; worms and worm-like organisms; crustaceans; filamentous organisms; and algae and fungi\* The collection, evaluation, and presentation of observationsThis straightforward guide includes figures, tables, worksheets, photomicrographs, and black-and-white drawings of many living, microscopic components of the activated sludge process. It equips plant operators and technicians to monitor, regulate, and troubleshoot the treatment processes and also serves as a valuable resource for research professionals and sanitary engineers in wastewater treatment.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Undoubtedly, the events of September 11, 2001 served as a wake-up call to the scourge of global terrorism facing twenty-first century societies. But was the attack on the World Trade Center a crime or an act of war Is seemingly indiscriminate violence inflicted on civilians ever morally justified And should society's response always be in kind--with blind, destructive violence For that matter, are all civilians truly 'innocent' The answers are not always so simple.Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism: Ethics and Liberal Democracy provides sobering analyses of the nature of terrorism and the moral justification--or lack thereof--of terrorist actions and counter-terrorism measures in today's world. Utilizing a variety of thought-provoking philosophical arguments, the historic roots of terrorism and its contemporary incarnations are explored in depth. Detailed analyses of organizations such as the IRA, ANC, Hamas, and al-Qaeda will reveal the many faces of terrorism and its disparate motives and tactics. Early chapters on the Definition of Terrorism, and Is Terrorism ever Morally Justified are balanced with discussions on Counter-terrorism Strategies and Methods and Moral Limits on Counter-terrorism to provide insights into the complexities and ethical dilemmas posed by terrorism in today's world.Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism will greatly broaden our understanding of the nature and morality of terrorism and counter-terrorist pursuits--a crucial precondition for establishing any form of enduring peace between nations in the twenty-first century world.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The definitive, holistic guide to transforming space with lightThere are no shortcuts to designing beautiful and effective architectural lighting. Lighting is both an art and a science that impacts occupants' health and well-being, the Earth's resources, a project's cost, and user satisfaction in the built environment. If you are serious about lighting, Architectural Lighting Design, Third Edition is the one source for all the technical skills, aesthetic fundamentals, and practical knowledge you need to design efficient, sustainable interior and exterior lighting for every type of building.Expanding on the depth and breadth of previous editions, this Third Edition boasts more than one-quarter new material, including new discussions about sustainability, lighting details, and the assessment of manufacturers' product data.This richly visual, easy-reference learning tool ramps up the wattage of its coverage with:\* More than 220 black-and-white photographs, which expand and improve the visual repertoire\* New, in-depth coverage of daylighting, controls, and lamping strategies for more sustainable lighting solutions\* An attractive revamped design and content structure for easier access\* Guidance on criteria, design concepts, and details\* An accompanying Web site with additional information and color application photos.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Written by academics with more than 30 years experience teaching physics and material science, this book will act as a one-stop reference on functional materials. Offering a complete coverage of functional materials, this unique book deals with all three states of the material, providing an insightful overview of this subject not before seen in other texts.\* Includes solved examples, a number of exercises and answers to the exercises.\* Aims to promote understanding of the subject as a basis for higher studies.\* The use of mathematically complicated quantum mechanical equations will be minimized to aid understanding.…