wiley aug 1993 (30 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn to unleash the awesome power of your telescope and take a fascinating tour of the Universe Astronomer Gregory Matloff introduces you to all the fun and excitement of astronomy by helping you to discover the full potential of any telescope. Packed with dozens of fun and easy stargazing projects and activities. Telescope Power doesn't just tell you about all the beauty and mystery of the stars but lets you see it all for yourself! You begin your tour of the Universe by setting your sights on nearby neighbors in our Solar System. You'll hunt for blue lunar flashes, spot lunar landing sites, and use color filters to observe the changing seasons on Mars and the spectacular rings of Saturn. From there, it's off to more distant stars. You'll learn how to read a star atlas and identify the various constellations: locate binary stars Mizar and Alcor; use a finder chart to observe the beautiful Globular Cluster M-13 and the Ring Nebula Lyra: visit the Great Spiral Galaxy in Andromeda (twin sister to our own Milky Way Galaxy); and a lot more. You'll also learn about the different types of telescopes and how they work; how to set up your telescope; the 'care and feeding' of telescopes; the best accessories to try, including different eyepieces, filters, clock drives, and star wheels; and how to share your experiences with other young astronomers.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Chemistry Are you having a hard time coming up with a good idea for the science fair Do you want to earn extra credit in your chemistry class Or do you just want to know how the world really works Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Chemistry can help you, and the best part is it won't involve any complicated or expensive equipment. This step-by-step guide explores 30 different topics and offers dozens of experiment ideas. The book also includes charts, diagrams, and illustrations. Here are just a few of the topics you'll be investigating: -Acid/base reactions - Polymers - Crystals - Electrolytes - Denaturing proteins You'll be amazed at how easy it is to turn your ideas into winning science fair projects. Also available: Janice VanCleave's A+ Projects in Biology.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The ultimate guide to international behavior.now completely updated and expanded! Do's and Taboos Around the World 3rd Edition 'Roger Axtell is an international Emily Post.' --The New Yorker 'Can help you make friends [and] avoid travel trouble.' --BusinessWeek 'Helpful.fun to read.' --Steve Birnbaum The first two editions of Do's and Taboos Around the World helped thousands of high-powered executives and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings that plague the world traveler. This updated and expanded Third Edition provides even more facts, tips, and cautionary tales--gleaned from the experiences of more than five hundred international business travelers--as well as:\* Information on protocol, customs, and etiquette; hand gestures and body language; tipping; American jargon; and the international communications crisis\* Up-to-date advice on dealing with the monumental changes in Russia, Germany, Eastern Europe, the People's Republic of China, and other locales\* A new chapter on business gift-giving and gift-receiving customs, with country-by-country gift suggestions and precautions\* A special quick reference guide to customs and mores in 96 countries, including revisions and updates from foreign embassies and consulates.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Personal accounts of ordinary people confronting the frightening spread of toxic contamination. Each year 22 billion pounds of toxic chemicals are spewed into our air, water, and soil. The authors explore political, environmental, medical, and economic sides of the issue and chronicle the growth of a grassroots movement for change.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The most complete treatment I've seen on the subject.If you're making the move to self-directed work teams, this is the book to read!'-Chuck Day, editor-in-chief, Industry WeekEmpowered Teams provides the frank answers to questions about how teams work, what makes them effective, when they are useful, how to get them going, and how to maintain their vigor and productivity over the long haul. Draws on a survey of over five hundred organizations and an in-depth study of twenty-eight companies (conducted jointly by Industry Week and the Association for Quality and Participation).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Captures the breadth, depth, and urgency of education reform. I recommend it to other policy makers, whether they be in the midst of reform or contemplating it.' -Bill Clinton.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This remarkable resource places in your hand over 200 stimulating, classroom-tested lessons and reproducible worksheets to help you teach vital concepts in human biology and health to student on a broad range of ability levels in grades 7-12.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this volume, some of today s most distinguished philosophers survey the whole field of ethics, from its origins, through the great ethical traditions, to theories of how we ought to live, arguments about specific ethical issues, and the nature of ethics itself. The book can be read straight through from beginning to end; yet the inclusion of a multi-layered index, coupled with a descriptive outline of contents and bibliographies of relevant literature, means that the volume also serves as a work of reference, both for those coming afresh to the study of ethics and for readers already familiar with the subject.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This edition of Elie Kedourie's Nationalism brings back into print one of the classic texts of our times. With great elegance and lucidity, the author traces the philosophical foundations of the nationalist doctrine, the conditions which gave rise to it, and the political consequences of its spread in Europe and elsewhere over the past two centuries. As Isaiah Berlin wrote of the original edition, 'Kedourie's account of these ideas and their effect is exemplary: clear, learned and just.'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Based on research by a leading geographer and specialist in diffusion theory, The Slow Plague discloses the geographic dimension of the AIDS pandemic. It provides a lucid description of the HIV, its origins, and the extent to which it has now permeated our lives. The author shows how the virus jumps from city to city, creating regional epicenters from which it spreads into surrounding areas.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The geography of services is no longer of local or national significance: it now embraces the international stage. Service industries have enabled, and themselves become participants in, world trade. Although this is not a new role, during the 1980s they have become a much more active ingredient in the process of social and economic change. New and diversified service products have generated increased consumption, ranging from tourism and leisure, to sophisticated innovations in ways of making finance capital available for corporate growth or production strategies. But there are spatial variations between the world's nations, regions and cities that ensure a highly uneven ability to supply services, and to generate demand. There are contrasts between the developed, less-developed, and post-socialist economies of Eastern Europe, for example, and between major metropolitan areas around the globe in the extent to which they experience the positive (as well as negative) effects of the internationalization of the service economy. This book examines some explanations for the expanding role of services in the world economy. It is suggested that the resulting patterns are particularly significant for the form and function of the global urban system. The book concludes by reflecting on the future role of services in the world economy: can the trends evident for the 1980s be assumed to shape the evolving geography of services during the 1990s and beyond.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For commodity traders and portfolio managers-a practical, hands-on guide to profiting in todays growing international cross rate markets. Cross rates trading is growing increasingly popular, fueled in no small part by banks and multinationals seeking creative strategies for hedging currency risk and speculators seeking profits from interest rate plays and exchange rate moves. Trading Currency Cross Rates is the passkey to this vastly profitable financial sector. Written for the experienced trader moving into the currency futures and foreign exchange cash markets, as well as for the corporate portfolio manager seeking to limit company exposure, this professional guide covers the fundamentals of todays cross rates markets and delivers the step-by-step techniques needed to trade cross rates successfully. Packed with charts and tables that apply over a broad range of international markets and currencies, the guide: Explains what cross rates are and profiles the different types that currently are tradedShows whether to trade on an agency or principal basis, and how to avoid counterparty failureCovers the building blocks of currency valuation and the best methods for forecasting moves in currency cross ratesReveals how to profitably trade exotic cross rates among currencies from the Pacific Rim and Middle EastExplains how to cross over to the growing interbank currency market, and which fundamental and technical analysis techniques specifically apply to itDiscusses how to easily adapt any current trading system and its input to the profitable cash marketsFeaturing the expertise of a leading cross rates trading expert in a concise, direct, accessible format, TradingCurrency Cross Rates is the dependable, single-source guide to trading cross rates successfully.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Boost Your Investment I.Q. With this new edition of the classic guide to gaining a psychological advantage in investment and trading 'The Investor's Quotient is destined to go down in history as the ultimate book on investor psychology it explains the psychology of a trader in clear and simple English and it teaches highly effective methods designed to improve the bottom line ' --Larry Williams Commodity Timing 'Jake Bernstein is one of the best at putting together the emotions and mechanics of trading. This book is not only educational but downright interesting. It should be a must for all traders and may well become one of the classics on trading.' --Darrell Jobman Futures 'The Investor's Quotient is a welcome breath of fresh air in what has been a too-long avoided subject--the psychological reasons why some people win and most others lose in the commodity markets. More than that, Jake Bernstein proves in this book he is an excellent teacher, and clearly and candidly shows how greater knowledge of yourself can become your most effective trading tool. It's a must for every trader's library' --Leon Rose, Publisher Newsletter and Managed Account Reports 'The Investor's Quotient should be required reading for all traders and investors. It has helped immeasurably through the years I'd be lost without it.' --Don Sarno, Former Director Commodities Educational Institute 'This is the classic book on investor psychology. It has paved the way to a new era of investor success and self-confidence ' --Steve Moore Moore Research Center ' convincing This thoroughgoing manual should help impulsive investors save money.' --Publishers Weekly.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An exposition to the world of relative-value trading in the fixed-income markets written by a leading-edge thinker and scientific analyst of global financial markets. Using concrete examples, he details profit opportunities--treasury bills, bonds, notes, interest-rate futures and options--explaining how to obtain virtually risk-free rewards if the proper knowledge and skills are applied. Discusses the critical success factors of relative-value trading and highlights the important role of technology, capital requirements and considerations in order to set up a fixed-income arbitrage system.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Problem-solving data for immediate use in medium-to-large scale construction projects.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The construction industry is subject to more risk and uncertainty than perhaps any other industry. Yet, surprisingly, managerial techniques used to identify, analyse and respond to risk were not applied in the industry until the 80 s. Existing texts deal with the theoretical concepts of risk and the techniques that identify and manage it. This book provides a set of tools that enable these management techniques to be put into practice in the construction industry.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This comprehensive guide describes practical interventions for virtually every major behavioral problem that students may exhibit from kindergarten to grade 12. The authors focus on promoting a healthy and social school environment in which all children can learn and grow.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Business Process Reengineering BreakPoint Strategies for Market Dominance Business Process Reengineering shows you how to take the vital next step to attain market dominance and become a world leader.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Back pain is a leading cause of suffering, high medical costs, andloss of productivity in the workplace. Through a multidisciplinaryapproach, this book addresses the widespread problem ofmusculoskeletal injuries in general and lower back injury inparticular. It presents the principles of ergonomics andbioengineering and their application to the prevention andrehabilitation of lower back injuries. Special attention is givento ergonomic methodologies such as human performance analysis andfunctional capacity assessment. Ways to structure workplaces andjob tasks so as to minimize stresses to the back and improveproductivity are presented. Case studies and population profilesare drawn from ergonomic research performed at the ComprehensivePain and Rehabilitation Center at the University of Miami. Theauthors discuss the origins of low back pain, events that lead toinjury, and the consequences to employers. Back pain is correlatedwith specific occupational factors. Nearly 150 illustrationsfurther these discussions. Among the important preventive andtherapeutic measures explored are: \* Bodymechanics education and muscle reeducation \* Workplace design and biomechanics \* Functional electrical stimulation, electromyography, andbiofeedback \* Management of low back pain during rehabilitation andpost-rehabilitation stages Extensive epidemiological data show the devastating effects of lowback pain on the economy, industry, and healthcare delivery. Alsoexamined are the role of medical personnel in the evaluation andtreatment of back pain and the contributions that can be made by anergonomist who is part of a multidisciplinary healthcare deliveryteam. Ergonomics in Back Pain is intended for use by ergonomists,physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists,vocational counselors, chiropractors, osteopaths, andrehabilitation medicine specialists, as well as by engineers,workplace designers, and people working on the implementation ofthe Americans with Disabilities Act.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Not only an invaluable reference to what is known about lichen bionts and their interactions but also a guide to future studies. Compares various aspects of lichen-forming bionts with those of other fungi, algae and cyanobacteria. Features in-depth descriptions of culture methods. Includes over 1000 references representing a selective sampling in such subjects as air pollution, photosynthesis and respiration.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Addresses the key aspects of modern soldering technology and the methods used in the manufacturing process of microelectronic chips and electronic circuit boards. Demonstrates how to control contamination during cleaning procedures. Covers material dynamics of heat soldering incurred during the assembly of diverse substances. Features techniques to assure reliability and quality control during the manufacturing process and emphasizes the importance of rework in the soldering industry.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A general purpose work on sampling method and theory. Volume 1 gives a simple, non-mathematical discussion of principles and their practical applications. Volume 2 covers theory and proofs.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This advanced undergraduate textbook examines major aspects of fungal physiology in relation to fungal behaviour in natural habitats and, in so doing, provides a firm link between the divergent disciplines of fungal physiology and fungal ecology. A largely mechanistic approach is made within selected areas of fundamental importance. The themes are the functional interaction of the fungus with its abiotic and biotic environment and the reconciliation of laboratory studies with observations made under natural conditions.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Emphasizes IC design concepts with additional support for discrete design where necessary. Describes noise sources and models; addresses practical problems of circuit design for low noise using negative feedback, filtering, component noise, measurement techniques and instrumentation; gives numerous examples of practical amplifier designs. Five chapters cover the use of SPICE and PSpice for low noise analysis and design.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ten years ago, sustainable agriculture was not considered a viable option within the food and agriculture industry. Today, it has become imperative, as resources are depleted, toxins enter the food chain, farmers lose their land, and children go hungry. Sustainability is the new framework for addressing these issues, and is promoted by agriculturalists, researchers, and visionaries alike. In this important work, fifteen leading scholars of food and agriculture present a detailed description of the social, economic, and political aspects of the sustainability concept. They address many important questions surrounding these issues, including: What do we want to sustain Who should benefit from sustainable agriculture What types of political, economic, and social structures will facilitate the development of sustainable agriculture Food for the Future confronts the theoretical and practical aspects of a transformation to sustainability systems--aspects that are too often overlooked due to the current emphasis on production per se. This book presents new approaches to understanding and developing sustainability, the limitations and future potential of sustainable food and agriculture systems, and ways in which we can work together from different positions to achieve sustainability. This clear and far-reaching book is must reading for scientists, policy makers, students, and all others interested in finding comprehensive solutions to today's food and agriculture crises.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Of related interest Nonlinear Regression Analysis and its Applications Douglas M. Bates and Donald G. Watts ' an extraordinary presentation of concepts and methods concerning the use and analysis of nonlinear regression models highly recommend[ed] for anyone needing to use and/or understand issues concerning the analysis of nonlinear regression models.' --Technometrics This book provides a balance between theory and practice supported by extensive displays of instructive geometrical constructs. Numerous in-depth case studies illustrate the use of nonlinear regression analysis--with all data sets real. Topics include: multi-response parameter estimation; models defined by systems of differential equations; and improved methods for presenting inferential results of nonlinear analysis. 1988 (0-471-81643-4) 365 pp. Nonlinear Regression G. A. F. Seber and C. J. Wild ' [a] comprehensive and scholarly work impressively thorough with attention given to every aspect of the modeling process ' --Short Book Reviews of the International Statistical Institute In this introduction to nonlinear modeling, the authors examine a wide range of estimation techniques including least squares, quasi-likelihood, and Bayesian methods, and discuss some of the problems associated with estimation. The book presents new and important material relating to the concept of curvature and its growing role in statistical inference. It also covers three useful classes of models --growth, compartmental, and multiphase --and emphasizes the limitations involved in fitting these models. Packed with examples and graphs, it offers statisticians, statistical consultants, and statistically oriented research scientists up-to-date access to their fields. 1989 (0-471-61760-1) 768 pp. Mathematical Programming in Statistics T. S. Arthanari and Yadolah Dodge 'The authors have achieved their stated intention in an outstanding and useful manner for both students and researchers Contains a superb synthesis of references linked to the special topics and formulations by a succinct set of bibliographical notes Should be in the hands of all system analysts and computer system architects.' --Computing Reviews This unique book brings together most of the available results on applications of mathematical programming in statistics, and also develops the necessary statistical and programming theory and methods. 1981 (0-471-08073-X) 413 pp.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explains the reasons, limitations and trade-offs inherent to communications satellites. The first half deals with link power budgets as well as communications hardware and examples of complete link budgets. Spacecraft technology and a description of the objectives and basic operating methods of each of the major supporting subsystems are covered in the last half. Contains end-of-chapter exercises and solutions. An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available from the Wiley editorial department.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Today's complex industrial plants can pose many risks of fire, explosions, and other hazardous incidents if proper safety mechanisms are not in place. Of particular concern are accidental gaseous emissions that jeopardize the health of workers and the facility itself. This guide explains the latest engineering and administrative options available for avoiding and controlling accidents, including how to set up reliable systems for preventing and mitigating accidental releases as well as how to evaluate the performance of these systems.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Provides overview of ylide and imine chemistry of phosphorous. Contains over 3,150 references. Focuses on their application, particularly in organic synthesis. Presents up-to-date understanding of structure, bonding and behavior of each type of ylide. Covers ylide preparations, handling and decomposition. Features theoretical descriptions of the bonding in ylides and the reactions of phosphorous ylides with transition metal compounds.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.