John wiley sons sep 2004 (38 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's easy to identify rage in people who lose their temper at traffic jams, unruly children, unresponsive coworkers, and unrealistic bosses. But we may not recognize more subtle manifestations of anger, such as being uncomfortable with loose ends, acting impatiently, or being overly critical. That is anger, too. And, as is so often the case, angry folks don't seem to realize that the behavior causing them problems at home or at work actually stems from unrecognized and unresolved pain and emotional injuries from the past. Is all this negative emotion inevitable, or are there choices about how to respond, choices that can improve personal relationships as well as emotional health The Anger Trap is a landmark book that strips away the myths and misconceptions about anger and reveals how you can learn to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy anger so that you may choose-or help someone else to choose-a better, more spiritually enlightened path. The Anger Trap examines the root causes of anger and can help you realize your patterns and break the destructive cycles of criticism, frustration, and irritation that hurt you and others around you. Drawing insight from timeless spiritual wisdom as well as cutting-edge research, Dr. Carter offers practical techniques to free you from anger, its hidden insecurities, fears, and selfishness and thereby improve the quality of your home and workplace life. The book clearly illustrates how the change process works and The Anger Trap is filled with real-life examples of the ways people have come to terms with their anger by applying the concepts Dr. Carter outlines.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In recent years there has been a renewed interest in the work of Rene Girard, thought by many to be one of the most important, if controversial, cultural theorists of the twentieth century. Girard's work is extraordinarily innovative and wide-ranging, cutting across central concerns in philosophy, psychoanalysis, literary theory, anthropology, theology, and sociology. In this much-needed introduction, Chris Fleming traces the development of Girard's thought over forty years, describing the context in which he worked and his influence on a number of disciplines. He unpacks the hypotheses at the centre of Girard's thought - mimetic desire, surrogate victimage and scapegoating, myth, ritual, and the sacred - and provides an assessment of Girard's place in the contemporary academy. Comprehensive and clearly written, this book constitutes an excellent overview of Girard's work and is essential reading for students and researchers in continental philosophy, theology, literary studies, French studies, and cultural studies.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Intelligence: A Brief History is a lively and accessible look at the origins of the field of intelligence. The book explores the nature and measurement of intelligence, examines approaches to teaching intelligence, and discusses individual and group differences in intelligence. Readers will receive an historical overview of the field as well as a good understanding of its major ideas.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this major new book, Wolfgang Behringer surveys the phenomenon of witchcraft past and present. Drawing on the latest historical and anthropological findings, Behringer sheds new light on the history of European witchcraft, while demonstrating that witch-hunts are not simply part of the European past. Although witch-hunts have long since been outlawed in Europe, other societies have struggled with the idea that witchcraft does not exist. As Behringer shows, witch-hunts continue to pose a major problem in Africa and among tribal people in America, Asia and Australia. The belief that certain people are able to cause harm by supernatural powers endures throughout the world today.Wolfgang Behringer explores the idea of witchcraft as an anthropological phenomenon with a historical dimension, aiming to outline and to understand the meaning of large-scale witchcraft persecutions in early modern Europe and in present-day Africa. He deals systematically with the belief in witchcraft and the persecution of witches, as well as with the process of outlawing witch-hunts. He examines the impact of anti-witch-hunt legislation in Europe, and discusses the problems caused in societies where European law was imposed in colonial times. In conclusion, the relationship between witches old and new is assessed.This book will make essential reading for all those interested in the history and anthropology of witchcraft and magic.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For contractors and do-it-yourselfers alike, this book features professional estimates for popular exterior remodeling and repair projects.RSMeans Exterior Home Improvement Costs includes more than 65 projects with complete, customizable cost breakdowns for doing the work - with or without a contractor. You'll have access to current costs for your location on the most popular remodeling projects, including: - Room additions, garages and sunrooms - Decks, patios, porches and pergolas - Landscaping, sprinkler systems and outdoor lighting - Fences, walls, driveways and walkways - New windows and doors - Roofing, siding and painting Exterior Home Improvement Costs includes a description of what materials are needed, how much they will cost, and how long the work will take. You'll know what skills are required to do it yourself, and how much a contractor is likely to charge if you decide to use a professional. Find out which improvements have the best payback when it comes time to sell your house, and get expert tips on working with contractors and architects. Included with the book is a handy checklist to use when selecting your materials and comparing prices.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The literature on narrative inquiry has been, until now, widely scattered and theoretically incomplete. Clandinin and Connelly have created a major tour de force. This book is lucid, fluid, beautifully argued, and rich in examples. Students will find a wealth of arguments to support their research, and teaching faculty will find everything they need to teach narrative inquiry theory and methods.'-Yvonna S. Lincoln, professor, Department of Educational Administration, Texas A&M University Understanding experience as lived and told stories--also known as narrative inquiry--has gained popularity and credence in qualitative research. Unlike more traditional methods, narrative inquiry successfully captures personal and human dimensions that cannot be quantified into dry facts and numerical data. In this definitive guide, Jean Clandinin and Michael Connelly draw from more than twenty years of field experience to show how narrative inquiry can be used in educational and social science research. Tracing the origins of narrative inquiry in the social sciences, they offer new and practical ideas for conducting fieldwork, composing field notes, and conveying research results. Throughout the book, stories and examples reveal a wide range of narrative methods. Engaging and easy to read, Narrative Inquiry is a practical resource from experts who have long pioneered the use of narrative in qualitative research.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Traditional forms of collaboration are not sufficient for competing effectively in the more complex and dynamic environment of today's business world. Face-to-face meetings between people of similar backgrounds have given way to increasingly complex working relationships. Organizations must be able to gain rapid access to knowledgeable people to meet constantly changing conditions and demands. More fluid, flexible, and easily reconfigurable collaborative relationships are necessary to produce the innovations that can make or break organizations3/4even entire industries3/4 and provide the opportunities that attract the talented and motivated employees who will make the difference between success and failure.Business Without Boundaries helps managers address these challenges. The authors explore a number of wide-ranging, real-world cases to identify hands-on principles for successful collaboration. They offer managers and executives practical steps and tools for creating, facilitating, and supporting complex collaborations throughout their organizations. And they explain how to 'team' across boundaries in the new global economy. The recommendations are specific enough to apply to particular forms of complex collaboration (for example supply chains, global product development teams, interorganizational alliances) but general enough to apply to new forms that have yet to emerge.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Extending the scenario method beyond interface design, this important book shows developers how to design more effective systems by soliciting, analyzing, and elaborating stories from end-users Contributions from leading industry consultants and opinion-makers present a range of scenario techniques, from the light, sketchy, and agile to the careful and systematic Includes real-world case studies from Philips, DaimlerChrysler, and Nokia, and covers systems ranging from custom software to embedded hardware-software systems.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Intercultural Discourse and Communication: The Essential Readings is a collection of articles that discuss major theoretical approaches, case studies of cultural and sub-cultural contact from around the globe, issues of identity in 'bicultural' individuals, and the 'real world' implications of intercultural contact and conflict. - Collects articles that describe and analyze discourse and communication in several channels, including spoken, written, and signed. - Considers various group organizations such as culture/subculture, gender, race/ethnicity, social class, age, and region. - Includes brief introductions to each section by the editors that explain main concepts. - Contains discussion questions that enhance the book's value for courses.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This updated edition of the classic book Black Families at the Crossroads , offers a comprehensive examination of the diverse and complex issues surrounding Black families. Leanor Boulin Johnson and Robert Staples combine more than sixty years of writing and research on Black families to offer insights into the pre-slavery development of the Black middle class, internal processes that affect all class strata among Black American families, the impact of race on modern Black immigrant families, the interaction of external forces and internal norms at each stage of the Black family life cycle, and public policies that provide challenges and promising prospects for the continuing resilience of the Black family as an American institution. This thoroughly revised edition features new research, including empirical studies and theoretical applications, and a review of significant social polices and economic changes in the past decade and their impact on Black families.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Easy access to crucial marketing information for design professionalsFind the concise, practical business information you need right now in the Architect's Essentials of Professional Practice Series. These authoritative guides quickly make you an instant expert on the best business practices crucial for success in today's design and construction professions. Each portable, affordable, user-friendly volume gives you:\* Authoritative advice from leading national figures\* Flip-and-find access to critical business information\* Bulleted lists and callout boxes for quick reference\* Clear, insightful explanations of complex business topicsFor design firms that want to take control of their marketing plans and increase business, Architect's Essentials of Marketing is the single-source guide with all the answers. Through concise, step-by-step instructions, it illuminates all aspects of creating a winning marketing strategy and covers how to leverage a variety of marketing tools and resources. Valuable, real-world guidance from an industry-leading marketing professional addresses how to manage the business development cycle to acquire clients and build your business.Packed with field-tested tips and techniques that can be implemented right away, Architect's Essentials of Marketing is an essential go-to guide for architects, landscape architects, urban designers, and interior designers.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is the first book devoted to the work of Ernest Sosa, one of the most influential contemporary epistemologists. - Part of the acclaimed Philosophers and Their Critics series. - The editor's introduction serves as an introduction to Sosa's epistemology. - Contains critical essays by more than twenty of the most prominent epistemologists in the world, commenting on Sosa's work. - Concludes with Sosa's own reply to his critics. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Since nonverbal messages have been shown to dominate interpersonal communication, and since their cues are gathered intuitively, it is clearly a distinct advantage for therapists and counsellors to be familiar with this phenomenon. Based on original research into intuition within clinical practice, Rachel Charles provides in-depth explanations of the process, appropriately illustrated with models and case histories. This includes intuition's allo-logical and global aspects, its relationship to empathy and its links with spiritual practice. A theoretical framework is thus provided for its comprehension and teaching. While some people are naturally more intuitive than others, the author makes a number of practical recommendations whereby the faculty of intuition can be cultivated by therapists, increasing receptivity to unconscious messages and helping the client to achieve insight. Clinicians, training institutes, their tutors and students, and indeed anyone working with people, will find this book a valuable resource for the enhancement of professional practice.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Effective Health Care Management presents the principles and criteria necessary to evaluate and enhance the quality of health care services in the NHS today. It provides an overview of health care management and health care policy, explores evidence based practice, and examines the ongoing need for management evaluation. The authors discuss the role of outcome measures, performance indicators, benchmarking, and individual performance review. They also address clinical governance, accountability and professional autonomy, and the problems underlying 'seamless service provision'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cultural Studies: From Theory to Action is a landmark collection of key works that inspires, provokes, and revitalizes conversations about issues of social and economic justice and the current crisis in democracy. - Brings together work done in key areas of concern to cultural studies, including globalization, class analysis, media and representational politics, racism, sexism, and heterosexism. - Juxtaposes major theoretical pieces with 'micro-literatures' by activists, artists, and teachers who are striving hard to put theory into practices. - Highlights consciousness-raising, coalition building, resistance, activism and structural change to chart the ways a critical public can effectively wage war against oppression. - Includes generous lists of suggested readings, lists of activist organizations, web resources, and a list of journals that 'go against the grain'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rich traditions of group therapy permeate the substance misuse field - from residential and day-centre group programmes and the fellowship group tradition to the panoply of support/education and relapse prevention groups offered by out-patient services. There are specialist groups - e.g. art therapy and psychodrama- and groups for special population- e.g. relatives, prisoners and adult children of alcoholics. This important collection is written by many well-known experts, several renowned on the international stage, with perspectives from the UK, USA and Scandinavia. They share their extensive experiences in the conceptualisation, setting up and running of therapy groups. Ultimately, all are concerned in their groups to increase empathic contact and thereby to facilitate opportunities for addicts to embark upon change. With no equivalent UK book of its kind, the reader has a rare opportunity to consider this subject in impressive scope, diversity and depth.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The management of wetlands is often an area of uncertainty. This book instructs golf course superintendents on how to successfully manage different types of wetlands and also offers information on the fundamentals of conservation and restoration.\* Covers general information about wetlands as well as the fundamental practices in restoration and conservation\* Discusses seven types of wetlands with regard to management\* Case studies provide a look at golf courses that currently manage wetlands successfully\* Includes over fifty photographs providing a rich visual resource\* Appendices provide contact and regulatory information about wetland management, creation and restoration.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Revolutionary techniques that traders can implement to improve profits and avoid losses No trader, professional or individual, can afford not to have a solid risk management program integrated into his or her trading system. But finding a precise mathematical model to replace subjective decision-making processes is a challenge. Traditionally, risk management has focused solely on loss avoidance, but in Trading Risk, hedge fund risk manager Kenneth Grant presents some-thing completely new-how to manage a portfolio to minimize risk and increase profits by putting more capital at risk. Trading Risk details a risk management program that can help both money managers and individual traders evaluate which elements in a portfolio are working efficiently and which aren't. By illustrating an extremely simple set of statistical and arithmetic tools this book can help readers enhance their performance in many financial markets. Kenneth L.Grant is Cheyne's Global Risk Manager, and is the Managing Member for Cheyne Capital, LLC, the firm's U.S. arm. Mr. Grant is a pioneer in the field of hedge fund risk management and capital allocation. Before joining Cheyne, he created risk control programs at two of the world's leading hedge funds, Tudor Investments and SAC Capital, where he was eventually promoted to the title of Chief Investment Strategist. Mr. Grant holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, an MA in Economics from Columbia University, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Throughout chemistry, computational techniques are becoming increasingly important. Problem solving and modelling is quickly achievable but as the power of computers increases so does the complexity of the tasks and the speed at which they are solved.A basic understanding of the theory and concepts underpinning computational chemistry is therefore essential to all chemical science students, and Essentials of Computational Chemistry: Theory and Models delivers a thorough insight in a readable and approachable manner.- Accessible as a text to advanced undergraduate students as well as graduate students- Emphasises the basic concepts and applications rather than theory and mathematics- Firmly places the subject in context, including many examples and applications- Includes coverage and examples from inorganic, organic and biological chemistry and covers quantum mechanical and classical mechanical models- Includes case histories that serve as an ideal basis for classroom di scussion- Delivers information in a readable and approachable manner.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Finally! The book that all health care board members needed but were afraid to ask for! Those dark days of staring at incomprehensible numbers during board meetings, of nervous nodding when their financially-literate brethren make comments or ask questions, of voting on things that they do not understand are gone! This book is long overdue and should be read by every trustee who is not a finance professional.'--James E. Orlikoff, president, Orlikoff & Associates, Inc. and executive director, American Governance & Leadership GroupAccounting for $1.4 trillion in expenditures (13.7 percent of gross domestic product), health care is one of the nation's largest and fastest growing industries. This concise, expertly written primer on health care organization finance is a nuts and bolts guide to what has become every hospital's most sensitive topic. Health care organization board members must possess basic financial competence to govern effectively. This book will help them acquire, easily and painlessly, the basic financial literacy essential for discharging their roles and fulfilling their fiduciary duties.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book brings together a collection of articles on statistical methods relating to missing data analysis, including multiple imputation, propensity scores, instrumental variables, and Bayesian inference. Covering new research topics and real-world examples which do not feature in many standard texts. The book is dedicated to Professor Don Rubin (Harvard). Don Rubin has made fundamental contributions to the study of missing data.Key features of the book include:\* Comprehensive coverage of an imporant area for both research and applications.\* Adopts a pragmatic approach to describing a wide range of intermediate and advanced statistical techniques.\* Covers key topics such as multiple imputation, propensity scores, instrumental variables and Bayesian inference.\* Includes a number of applications from the social and health sciences.\* Edited and authored by highly respected researchers in the area.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this clear and concise introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics the reader, who will have some previous exposure to thermodynamics, will be guided through each of the two disciplines separately initially to provide an in-depth understanding of the area and thereafter the connection between the two is presented and discussed.In addition, mathematical techniques are introduced at appropriate times, highlighting such use as: exact and inexact differentials, partial derivatives, Caratheodory's theorem, Legendre transformation, and combinatory analysis.\* Emphasis is placed equally on fundamentals and applications\* Several problems are included.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This volume presents fresh approaches to classic Victorian fiction from 1830-1900. - Opens up for the reader the cultural world in which the Victorian novel was written and read. - Crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries. - Provides fresh perspectives on how Victorian fiction relates to different contexts, such as class, sexuality, empire, psychology, law and biology.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Medieval Lyric is a colourful collection of lyrical poems, carols, and traditional British ballads written between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries, together with some twentieth-century American versions of them. - A lively and engaging collection of lyrical poems, carols, and traditional British ballads written in between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries, together with some twentieth-century American versions of them. - Introduces readers to the rich variety of Middle English poetry. - Presents poems of mourning and of celebration, poems dedicated to the Blessed Virgin and to Christ, poems inviting or disparaging love, poems about sex, and more. - Reader-friendly - uses modernized letter forms, punctuation and capitalization, and side glosses explaining difficult words. - Opens with a substantial introduction by the editor to the medieval lyric as a genre, and features short introductions to each section and poem. - Also includes an annotated bibliography, glossary, index of first lines, and list of manuscripts cited.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Intercultural Discourse and Communication: The Essential Readings is a collection of articles that discuss major theoretical approaches, case studies of cultural and sub-cultural contact from around the globe, issues of identity in 'bicultural' individuals, and the 'real world' implications of intercultural contact and conflict. - Collects articles that describe and analyze discourse and communication in several channels, including spoken, written, and signed. - Considers various group organizations such as culture/subculture, gender, race/ethnicity, social class, age, and region. - Includes brief introductions to each section by the editors that explain main concepts. - Contains discussion questions that enhance the book's value for courses.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - CDMA2000 Evolution: Concepts and Design Principles provides:\* A presentation of CDMA2000 technology from the fundamental concepts, architectures and protocols to the network engineering and planning principles.\* Comprehensive and up to date information about the IS2000 1x Releases A through D, including 1xEV-DV, as well as 1xEV-DO or IS856 Revisions 0 and A standards.\* A focus on network architecture, QoS, radio network performance and dimensioning as well as comparison with other 2.5G/3G systems.\* Examples, graphics and diagrams to simplify the learning process.Throughout the book, the emphasis is on conceptual understanding of key techniques and protocols and their evolution from simpler legacy systems to the more advanced revisions recently made to these standards.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Undergraduate and post-graduate students in the life sciences are required to research scientific information using a variety of resources. They are then required to use this information to design experiments, generate results, analyse their data and ultimately present this information to academics and referees.The title provides students with the opportunity of developing key skills within several areas enabling them to use such skills as research and presentation tools.\* A hands-on approach introducing essential ICT skills required for bioscientists to work through final year projects and postgraduate study\* Enables students to develop key skills within several areas and utilising ICT as a research and presentation tool\* Introduces fundamental theory alongside practical applications to enhance student understanding\* Includes numerous relevant examples and case studies relevant to students within the biosciences.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cultural Studies: From Theory to Action is a landmark collection of key works that inspires, provokes, and revitalizes conversations about issues of social and economic justice and the current crisis in democracy. - Brings together work done in key areas of concern to cultural studies, including globalization, class analysis, media and representational politics, racism, sexism, and heterosexism. - Juxtaposes major theoretical pieces with 'micro-literatures' by activists, artists, and teachers who are striving hard to put theory into practices. - Highlights consciousness-raising, coalition building, resistance, activism and structural change to chart the ways a critical public can effectively wage war against oppression. - Includes generous lists of suggested readings, lists of activist organizations, web resources, and a list of journals that 'go against the grain'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \* Presents a combined view of content and wireless technologies useful to both the industry and academia\* Offers a good mix of theory and practice to understand the internal working of the wireless/mobile content delivery networks\* Bridges the gap between the wireless and content research communities\* Focuses not only on the latest technology enablers for speedier content delivery in the mobile Internet, but also on how to integrate them to provide workable end-to-end solutions.…