Wiley aug 2007 (53 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Unravel the history behind of one of the most fascinating ancient civilisations with this engaging, entertaining and educational guide to the ancient Egyptians. With a complete rundown of ancient Egyptian history and culture alongside insights in to the everyday lives of the Egyptians, you ll discover how they kept themselves entertained, the gory details of mummification, the amazing creation of the pyramids, the deciphering of hieroglyphs and much more.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Has a Boston Terrier stolen your heart Whether you're thinking about adding one of these 'American Gentlemen' to your home or you already have one, this fun, friendly guide is the key to becoming a responsible and happy puppy parent! Boston Terriers For Dummies gives you all the basics on raising and living with this intelligent, affectionate breed. You'll learn where and how this dog originated, what it needs, and how to determine if a Boston Terrier is the right dog for you and your family. From feeding and grooming to basic training, you get all the tips any Boston owner needs to make their dog feel welcome, loved, and well-cared for. You'll discover how to: Understand the breed's origin and history Choose the right Boston Terrier for you Puppy-proof your home and yard Teach your Boston basic commands Housetrain and socialize your puppy Correct Boston behavior gone bad Handle breed-specific health concerns Enhance your dog's quality of life Travel with your Boston-or find a reputable sitter Care for the senior dog Complete with sections on nutrition, first aid, and exercise and play, Boston Terriers For Dummies is the only guide you need to raise a happy, healthy dog.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'You can't beat this story for drama. . . . An omnibus of everything ever known, spoken, or written about Doc Holliday.'-Publishers Weekly'An engagingly written, persuasively argued, solidly documented work of scholarship that will surely take its place in the literature of the Old West.'-BooklistIn Doc Holliday: The Life and Legend, the historian Gary Roberts takes aim at the most complex, perplexing, and paradoxical gunfighter of the Old West, drawing on more than twenty years of research-including new primary sources-in his quest to separate the life from the legend. Doc Holliday was a study in contrasts: the legendary gunslinger who made his living as a dentist; the emaciated consumptive whose very name struck fear in the hearts of his enemies; the degenerate gambler and alcoholic whose fierce loyalty to his friends compelled him, more than once, to risk his own life; and the sidekick whose near-mythic status rivals that of the West's greatest heroes. With lively details of Holliday's spirited exploits, his relationships with such Western icons as Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson, and the gunfight at the O.K. Corral, this book sheds new light on one of the most mysterious figures of frontier history.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Paths to Wealth through Common Stocks contains one original concept after another, each designed to greatly improve the results of those who self-manage their investments -- while helping those who rely on professional investment advice select the right advisor for their needs. Originally written by investment legend Philip A. Fisher in 1960, this timeless classic is now reintroduced by his well-known and respected son, successful money manager Ken Fisher, in a new Foreword. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, Paths to Wealth through Common Stocks expands upon the innovative ideas found in Fisher's highly regarded Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits -- summarizing how worthwhile profits have been and will continue to be made through common stock ownership, and revealing why his method can increase profits while reducing risk. Many of the ideas found here may depart from conventional investment wisdom, but the impressive results produced by these concepts -- which are still relevant in today's market environment -- will quickly remind you why Philip Fisher is considered one of the greatest investment minds of our time.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Introducing the new Fisher Investment Series, comprised of engaging and informative titles written by renowned money manager and bestselling author Ken Fisher. This series offers essential insights into the worlds of investing and finance. Over the course of nearly two centuries, the innovations, mistakes, and scandals of different market participants have played an important role in shaping today's financial markets. Now, in 100 Minds That Made the Market, Ken Fisher delivers cameo biographies of these pioneers of American financial history. From Joe Kennedy's 'sexcapades' to Jesse Livermore's suicide, this book details the drama, the dirt, and the financial principles of an amazingly inventive group of financial minds. Fisher digs deep to uncover the careers, personal lives, and contributions of these individuals, and leads you through the lessons that can be learned from each one. Here you have 100 of the best teachers -- some you already know, some you will feel you know, and some you may not have previously discovered -- whose experiences will undoubtedly enhance your understanding of the markets. With a few pages dedicated to each person, 100 Minds That Made the Market quickly captures the essence of the people and ideas that have influenced the evolution of the financial industry.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Filled with creative strategies that work in today's market. A must-read for the real estate investor!'-Albert Lowry, PhD, New York Times bestselling author ofHow You Can Become Financially Independent by Investing in Real EstateA few years ago, even reckless real estate investors could still make money because the market was booming. But many markets have softened, and making a profit isn't as simple as it used to be. However-with the right strategy and long-term thinking-there is still plenty of money to be made in real estate.If you're willing to look outside your local market, you'll discover emerging markets that are booming. And there are also smart investing strategies that work especially well in slowing markets. You can do it! You just need the new rules and wise tactics you'll find in this practical, profitable guide:\*Invest in up-and-coming, high-growth emerging markets\*Learn the powerful strategy of market-timing\*Use lease options to get more for your money\*Learn creative strategies to engineer hands-off investments\*Find foreclosures and other hidden bargains\*Invest in bargain-rate new construction projectsThere are great deals hiding in every real estate market, and this book makes finding those values easy. Whether you want to locate the next up-and-coming growth markets, or find creative ways to finance your investments, Making Hard Cash in a Soft Real Estate Market is a savvy guide to investing for anyone who wants to play it safe and profitably.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - WISE STORIES TO HONOR AND ENCOURAGE THE HEARTS OF TEACHERS'A heartwarming collection of essays about the doubts, passions, insecurities, and life-changing moments of teachers.'-American School Board Journal'Our history books are filled with examples of the efforts of committed education employees who helped to make this country what it is today. Stories of the Courage to Teach challenges today's teachers to see themselves not only as school employees, dedicated to serving children, but as leaders in their schools and communities.'-Bob Chase, president, National Education Association'It's the worst-kept secret in education: the passionate and talented teacher makes more of a difference than any school policy. Yet for all the ink spilled over school reform, little gets written about what makes a great teacher tick. Stories of the Courage to Teach . . . [by Sam Intrator] bucks this trend by looking into the hearts of twenty-five effective teachers, knitting together their first-person narratives with his own ideas about great teaching.'-New York Times'The teachers featured in this anthology have all, at various junctures, been on the verge of exhaustion, and the book is, in many ways, a sustained meditation on how they've sought to regain their emotional and spiritual strength.'-Teacher Magazine'Stories of the Courage to Teach . . . honors teachers who struggle to rekindle their passion for teaching.'-Christian Science Monitor.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Mobs, Messiahs, and Markets'This book strikes at the center of conventional wisdom. It is brilliant, deep, and fun to read.'--Nicholas Nassim Taleb, author of the legendary investment classic, Fooled by Randomness, and the recent bestseller on probability, The Black Swan'As fun to read as it is thought-provoking and filled with fascinating insights into how the world really works. It will teach you a proper skepticism as to what we are told by the mainstream media.'--John Mauldin, President, Millennium Wave Advisors, LLC author of the New York Times bestsellers, Bull's Eye Investing and Just One Thing'Learn about Fed bubbles and make Ben Bernanke unhappy: read this book.'--Lew Rockwell, President, the Ludwig von Mises Institute'A cock-eyed, frolicking hell of a read.'--Dr. Mark Skousen, Professor of Economics and Editor, The Worldly Philosophers'I laughed aloud, I learned, and I was even offended. Behind the crafty writing, the authors share the deeper secrets of investing and push us to question what we believe. 'Think for yourself!' this book screams.'--Steve Sjuggerud, Editor, True Wealth, one of the world's most widely read investment letters'Mobs, Messiahs, and Markets is one of the funniest and most entertaining books I have ever read. A classic for the student of the current period in history. If I had to name just one book investors should read, this is the one I would select.'--Dr. Marc Faber, world-famous contrarian guru, author of the bestseller, Tomorrow's Gold, and Editor of the maverick Gloom Boom & Doom Report'Entertainingly and irreverently investigates the 'do-gooders' and 'world-improvers' who stir up mass hysteria, unjustified wars, and financial crises, while at the same time it warns readers how to better protect themselves and their pocketbooks.'--Ron Paul, Congressman and Presidential candidate. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for focus on the good stuff'Focus on the Good Stuff is a book that will impact your life and improve your connection with others in a very positive way.'--Tom Rath, coauthor, How Full Is Your Bucket 'Mike's book is a magnet for all the good stuff, and the power of appreciation shines brightly and powerfully on each page. You will be filled up and glowing from reading this book and practicing what's in it.'--SARK, artist and author, Fabulous Friendship Festival'With Focus on the Good Stuff, Mike Robbins teaches us how to expand the spiritual skill of gratitude so that even in the face of life's challenges we find reason to be grateful and radiate the contagious fire of appreciation to all those who cross our path.'--Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder and spiritual director, Agape International Spiritual Center'Mike Robbins has captured the essence of appreciation, which my experience shows is the essence of both stress management and happiness. Mike takes appreciation to levels not seen before, and this is an important book. While many authors, including myself, touch on appreciation, no one else has honed Mike's focus to write this well thought out and intelligently crafted book.'--Fred Luskin, author, Forgive for Good and cofounder of the Stanford Forgiveness Project.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Remarkable Leadership'Kevin accurately reminds us that whatever our job title or position, we are all leaders and have the potential to become truly remarkable. His belief in us and our ultimate success is real and can be read on every page. This belief is inspiring and empowering--as you read these pages his belief in you will build your own belief, an important ingredient in any successful learning journey.'--From the Foreword by Jack Canfield, author of The Success Principles'Remarkable Leadership is a must-read for anyone wanting to improve their leadership skills. I highly recommend this book.'--Ivan Misner, New York Times bestselling author and founder of BNI'Kevin is a true believer that leaders can be made. He has identified the key behaviors that remarkable leaders exhibit, and more important, he has given us practical ways to develop these behaviors. This book will encourage those who desire to become remarkable leaders.'--Steve Boeckman, president and CEO, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative'Remarkable leaders are not born--they are made and developed. That's why I loved this book. Kevin Eikenberry shares a set of powerful principles, skills, and action steps that develops leaders at all levels of the organization and anyone aspiring to be a leader. If you want to be a better leader or develop skilled leaders within your organization, then read this practical and powerful leadership manual and follow the action plan.'--Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy'Kevin Eikenberry does a masterful job dissecting the key elements of effective leadership and makes a convincing case that becoming a master leader is always a work in progress, even for remarkable leaders. Becoming an effective leader means becoming an active learner, acquiring skills best mastered through carefully planned activities and practice. This book can help leaders at all levels build and strengthen their leadership skills.'--Vic Lechtenberg, vice provost for Engagement, Purdue University.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - That's right. We've done it. We've brought together lowbrow, potty-mouthed, cartoon humor and highbrow philosophical reflection. Ok, it's not that highbrow, but the results are outrageously delicious. In Family Guy and Philosophy we tackle the perennial positions of the show and contemplate a little philosophy to boot!Is Family Guy really a vehicle for conservative politics What's so funny about dysfunctional families Should we all be offended by the show This book gathers original essays from premier philosophers to get behind the punchlines and find out what we're really laughing at. And of course we dive into the philosophy of the cast as well, asking the important questions, like: What the hell is wrong with Stewie Who is more human, Peter or Brian Is Lois a feminist Is there anything virtuous about Quagmire Family Guy and Philosophy takes an introspective look at what this show can teach us about the ego, ethics, religion, death, and of course, time-travel, and delivers a merciless exploration of one of TV's most unrelenting families.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Filled with original essays by Howard Gardner, William Damon, Mihaly Csikszenthmihalyi, and Jeanne Nakamura and based on a large-scale research project, the GoodWork® Project, Responsibility at Work reflects the information gleaned from in-depth interviews with more than 1,200 people from nine different professions-journalism, genetics, theatre, higher education, philanthropy, law, medicine, business, and pre-collegiate education. The book reveals how motivation, culture, and professional norms can intersect to produce work that is personally, socially, and economically beneficial.At the heart of the study is the revelation that the key to good work is responsilibilty-taking ownership for one's work and its wider impact.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to Reach and Teach All Children Through Balanced Literacy offers you a handbook for teaching literacy to diverse students in grades 3-8. The balanced literacy method combines the best practices of phonics and other skill-based language instruction with the holistic, literature-based approach in order to help you teach reading, writing, and speaking in a clear and approachable format. This dynamic resource offers an easily accessible research-based approach to balanced literacy that is grounded in the innovative ideas developed by authors Sandra F. Rief and Julie A. Heimburge. The book includes detailed descriptions of what a balanced literacy classroom looks like and shows how to create a program from the ground up or give your existing program a boost. The book can be used across content areas and is filled with reproducible worksheets, activities, and other handy classroom tools. Some topics covered include: - Shared book experiences - Reading aloud - Oral language and vocabulary development - Guided reading for comprehension - Modeled writing - Reading and writing conferences - Book clubs - Content area reading and writing - Ongoing assessments - Enhancing literacy through technology.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - PRAISE FOR Yours, Mine & Ours: Creating a Compelling Donor Experience.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In today's market, it takes more than good products and services to succeed.Successful marketing requires more precise segmentation and more sophisticated communications with customers--the lifeblood of every business--than ever before. Expertly explaining the components of marketing automation and their application and benefit to the marketing process, Marketing Automation shows you how to develop more effective and targeted direct marketing campaigns, from the planning and execution of promotions to the complete leveraging of marketing to increase your profits.Designed to get you quickly up to speed, you will discover:\*How to evolve complex, yet agile, customer communication strategies\*Ways to focus already limited marketing resources on the right opportunities\*Advice on viewing, tracking, and measuring results\*How to optimally use current software applications to empower you to effect stronger, more responsive marketing programsStraightforward and balanced, this essential guide presents a new and better way to strengthen your competitive position by using your precious customer data to increase your bottom line. Required reading for executives, marketing managers, and anyone needing to know the essentials of maximizing the profitability of every customer relationship for their business, Marketing Automation makes every marketing dollar count with a sound road map all executives can understand and follow.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Why do some families thrive for generations What accounts for the sad deterioration that others experience This book takes families and the professionals who serve them beyond the now widely accepted practices offered in Family Wealth and offers a view of Hughes's panoramic insights into what makes families flourish and fail. It lays out the basis for the vision of family governance the author has been developing through his work and research. His advice addresses not only what to do but how to think about the complex issues of family governance, growth, and stability and the ongoing challenge of nurturing the happiness of each family member.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Why do some families thrive for generations What accounts for the sad deterioration that others experience This book takes families and the professionals who serve them beyond the now widely accepted practices offered in 'Family Wealth' and offers a view of Hughes's panoramic insights into what makes families flourish and fail. It lays out the basis for the vision of family governance the author has been developing through his work and research. His advice addresses not only what to do but how to think about the complex issues of family governance, growth, and stability and the ongoing challenge of nurturing the happiness of each family member.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Preparing the Next Generation of TeachersBasic reading proficiency is key to success in all content areas, but attending tostudents' literacy development remains a challenge for many teachers, especially after the primary grades. Knowledge to Support the Teaching of Reading presents recommendations for the essential knowledge about the development, acquisition, andteaching of language and literacy skills that teachers need to master and use. This important book is one result of an initiative of the National Academy of Education's Committee on Teacher Education, whose members have been charged with the task of creating a core knowledge base for teacher education.'This volume builds on the National Research Council Report How PeopleLearn and what we know about effective teacher education practices to address the important issue of preparing all K-12 teachers to teach reading.'-John Bransford, University of Washington,co-chair of the Committee on Teacher Education'This book should be read by teachers, teacher educators, andpolicy makers who are interested in ensuring that all teachers have theknowledge and skills necessary to teach all students to read.'-Linda Darling-Hammond, Stanford University,co-chair of the Committee on Teacher Education'Knowledge to Support the Teaching of Reading could serve as aguide to those designing teacher education courses and programs and tothose interested in hiring knowledgeable new teachers.'-George Hillocks, University of Chicago'The authors know the literature very well . . . indeed,it is an excellent job of taking the research data and using them ina way that teachers can take advantage of.'-Walter Kintsch, University of Colorado, Boulder.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Women and Leadership brings together in one comprehensive volume preeminent scholars from a range of disciplines to address the challenges involving women and leadership. These experts explore when and how women exercise power and what stands in their way. This groundbreaking volume offers readers an informed analysis of the state of women and leadership and offers the most informed and current thinking on\* The perils of stereotypes\* The importance of leadership style\* Gender differences in the decision to seek leadership roles\* Lessons from women leaders\* 'Opt out' patterns and the need for flexible career paths\* Global inequalities and initiatives\* Strategies that get women to the topWomen and Leadership is indispensable for understanding recent progress toward equal opportunity and the challenges that remain.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This much-anticipated revision, written by the ultimate group of top security experts in the world, features 40 percent new content on how to find security holes in any operating system or application New material addresses the many new exploitation techniques that have been discovered since the first edition, including attacking 'unbreakable' software packages such as McAfee's Entercept, Mac OS X, XP, Office 2003, and Vista Also features the first-ever published information on exploiting Cisco's IOS, with content that has never before been explored The companion Web site features downloadable code files.…

Taschenbuch. 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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Based on rapid advances in what is known about how people learn and how to teach effectively, this important book examines the core concepts and central pedagogies that should be at the heart of any teacher education program. Stemming from the results of a commission sponsored by the National Academy of Education, Preparing Teachers for a Changing World recommends the creation of an informed teacher education curriculum with the common elements that represent state-of-the-art standards for the profession. Written for teacher educators in both traditional and alternative programs, university and school system leaders, teachers, staff development professionals, researchers, and educational policymakers, the book addresses the key foundational knowledge for teaching and discusses how to implement that knowledge within the classroom. Preparing Teachers for a Changing World recommends that, in addition to strong subject matter knowledge, all new teachers have a basic understanding of how people learn and develop, as well as how children acquire and use language, which is the currency of education. In addition, the book suggests that teaching professionals must be able to apply that knowledge in developing curriculum that attends to students' needs, the demands of the content, and the social purposes of education: in teaching specific subject matter to diverse students, in managing the classroom, assessing student performance, and using technology in the classroom.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Art of Theater argues for the recognition of theatrical performance as an art form independent of dramatic writing. - Identifies the elements that make a performance a work of art - Looks at the competing views of the text-performance relationships - An important and original contribution to the aesthetics and philosophy of theater.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Why do some families thrive for generations What accounts for the sad deterioration that others experience This book takes families and the professionals who serve them beyond the now widely accepted practices offered in 'Family Wealth' and offers a view of Hughes's panoramic insights into what makes families flourish and fail. It lays out the basis for the vision of family governance the author has been developing through his work and research. His advice addresses not only what to do but how to think about the complex issues of family governance, growth, and stability and the ongoing challenge of nurturing the happiness of each family member.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 352 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Executive Coaching with Backbone and Heart 'In this book, O'Neill brings form and structure to the art of executive coaching. Novices are provided a path while seasoned practitioners will find affirmation.'-Daryl R. Conner, CEO and president, ODR-USA, Inc. 'Mary Beth O'Neill's executive coaching gave me the tools and clarity to become a far more effective leader and change agent. The bottom line was that we succeeded with a monumental organizational turnaround that had seemed impossible to accomplish.'-Eric Stevens, former CEO, Courage Center 'O'Neill writes in a way that allows you to see this experienced coach in action. What a wonderful way to learn!'-Geoff Bellman, consultant and author, The Consultant's Calling 'Mary Beth brings a keen business focus to coaching by not just contributing insights but through helping me and my team gain the insights that we need to solve our own problems. She has the ability to see through the sometimes chaotic dialogue and personalities in order to help a team focus on the real issues and dynamics that can impede organizations from achieving their goals.'-John C. Nicol, general manager, MSN Media Network 'Effective leaders require courage, compassion, and initiative. O'Neill's systems-based coaching serves as a guide for both coaches and executives to better enable good decisions and good decision-makers.'-Paul D. Purcell, president, Beacon Development Group 'With Mary Beth O'Neill's coaching, I've become the kind of leader who balances both the needs to get results and to develop great working relationships. Since I started working with her, I've won accolades as the Top Innovator for my company, and as Professional of the Year for my industry. More important, I've been able to scope my job in a way that allows me to learn and contribute at the same time, all the while delivering great results to the bottom line.'-Lynann Bradbury, vice president, Waggener Edstrom. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This book is the long awaited follow up to Richard Butler and David Green's widely read The Child Within. Their new book addresses a broader range of issues in greater depth. It shows how personal construct theory can be used creatively, yet rigorously, to make sense of the confusing worlds of children in distress. For all who work with troubled children this book is essential reading.'Professor Alan Carr, Director of the Doctoral Programme and Professor of Clinical Psychology, University College Dublin, IrelandMany children and young people either appear troubled or are troubling to others. Sometimes their nature and behaviour can be intimidating, confusing or mystifying. Drawing on the ideas and principles of Personal Construct Theory this book helps to develop a deeper understanding of the way children make sense of their world and themselves and offers the reader interesting solutions for resolving the dilemmas faced by such children. The practical applications of this useful theory are illustrated and developed in the text using interesting case examples coupled with the authors' solid research foundations.Each chapter from the first edition has been expanded and re-structured in the light of fresh ideas and practices. There are seven new chapters which cover self construing, developing a credulous approach, core construing, exploring friendships, facilitating change and looking at the evidence base. There is also a guest chapter by Harry Procter on working with families.This much-needed second edition is an essential resource for clinical psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, medical staff, educational psychologists, teachers, mentors, probation workers, paediatricians, nursing staff, social workers, parents and all those interested in understanding and helping troubled and troubling children.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Glial cells are the most numerous cells in the human brain but for many years have attracted little scientific attention. Neurophysiologists concentrated their research efforts instead on neurones and neuronal networks, because it was thought that they were the key elements responsible for higher brain function. Recent advances, however, indicate this isn't exactly the case. Not only are astroglial cells the stem elements from which neurones are born, but they also control the development, functional activity and death of neuronal circuits. These ground-breaking development shave revolutionized our understanding of the human brain and the complex interrelationship of glial and neuronal networks in health and disease.Features of this book:\* an accessible introduction to glial neurobiology including an overview of glial cell function and its active role in neural processes, brain function and nervous system pathology\* an exploration of all the major types of glial cells including: the astrocytes, oligodendrocytes and microglia of the ACNS and Schwann cells of the peripheral nervous system; the book also presents a broad overview of glial receptors and ion channels\* an investigation into the role of glial cells in various types of brain diseases including stroke, neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Alexander's disease, brain oedema, multiple sclerosis and many more\* a wealth of illustrations, including unique images from the authors' own libraries of images, describing the main features of glial cellsWritten by two leading experts in the field, Glial Neurobiology provides a concise, authoritative introduction to glial physiology and pathology for undergraduate/postgraduate neuroscience, biomedical, medical, pharmacy, pharmacology, and neurology, neurosurgery and physiology students. It will also appeal to researchers in neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology and pharmaceutics.…

Kombiprodukt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Paul Wilmott Introduces Quantitative Finance, Second Edition is an accessible introduction to the classical side of quantitative finance specifically for university students. Adapted from the comprehensive, even epic, works Derivatives and Paul Wilmott on Quantitative Finance, Second Edition, it includes carefully selected chapters to give the student a thorough understanding of futures, options and numerical methods. Software is included to help visualize the most important ideas and to show how techniques are implemented in practice. There are comprehensive end-of-chapter exercises to test students on their understanding.In praise of Paul Wilmott and his previous worksSome people write for fame, some for money. Most academics write books to impress the professor down the corridor so that one day they will be the professor down the corridor everyone is trying to impress. Uniquely, Paul Wilmott writes to inform and educate his readers, to convey ideas, and, most importantly, to show them how to do it.His greatest admirers are his readers. So, instead of endorsements from the great and the good, here are the words of his fans. Their sometimes unique spelling has been retained.I found it to be easily the best book that I have read/worked through on the subject.I thought it might amuse you to know that I think your book got me a job!I'd like to say that this is a great book but you already know that!I'm a junior derivatives trader in Mexico City. I've seen your book and I have only one coment: SEXY!Loved your book, which is a breath of fresh air, amongst all those arid derivatives books!! It really is in a class of its own. I have wasted so much money on stupid derivative books which too elementary or way too complicated.Purchased both Quant Finance and Derivatives a couple of days ago. Will not be able to afford steak or wine for weeks as a result.BTW, I want to congratulate you for the \*best\* book in Financial Engineering I've read in the last years.After reading the book I'd like to follow one of your courses, but they are way too expensive.Congratulations for your brilliant book.What I like about it is that it has this no-nonsense kind of approach that you'd expect in a physics text and it spells out the 'stuff between the equations'.Congratulation to your book Derivatives !!! The way you describe, present, and deliver Derivative knowledge is unique! One can feel your passion on the topic. It's a pleasure to read, study, re-read.Congratulations on a great new book - 'PW on Quant Finance'. I bought the DERIVATIVES one but cannot afford this one!!I am fanatical follower of your book 'Derivatives'. You are best and this not flattery. Sorry from my English!We use it for the part of our Banking and Risk Management course and it's much more comprehensive than the books that we have recommended in our study guide.Your book 'Derivatives: the Theory and Practice of Financial Engineering' is the best in the market so far.I shall waste no more precious words but to say that I am very simpathetic to your humor and irony.what most don't always seem to understand: irony is one of the GREAT filters to access knowledge in this world and an elegant one for that matter.your book rocks.Congratulations to the success of your book (I got my copy of it for Christmas).I would like to thank you for writing Derivatives.Derivatives is the Greatest! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Just read the first 7 chapters of Derivatives, and it speaks to me.complete, brilliant and amusing, stimulating for some original ideas and examples, did.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Nanotechnology will eventually impact every area of our worldNanoethics seeks to examine the potential risks and rewards of applications of nanotechnology. This up-to-date anthology gives the reader an introduction to and basic foundation in nanotechnology and nanoethics, and then delves into near-, mid-, and far-term issues. Comprehensive and authoritative, it:\*Goes beyond the usual environmental, health, and safety (EHS) concerns to explore such topics as privacy, nanomedicine, human enhancement, global regulation, military, humanitarianism, education, artificial intelligence, space exploration, life extension, and more\*Features contributions from forty preeminent experts from academia and industry worldwide, reflecting diverse perspectives\*Includes seminal works that influence nanoethics today\*Encourages an informed, proactive approach to nanoethics and advocates addressing new and emerging controversies before they impede progress or impact our welfareThis resource is designed to promote further investigations and a broad and balanced dialogue in nanoethics, dealing with critical issues that will affect the industry as well as society. While this will be a definitive reference for students, scientists in academia and industry, policymakers, and regulators, it's also a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the challenges, principles, and potential of nanotechnology.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It is now widely acknowledged that the most vulnerable and at risk children are children whom the current systems of education, care and health (especially mental health) are failing. The problem of dealing with at risk children is also a problem of definition as one service provider s definition might often reflect an entirely different social reality from another s. Bringing years of collaborative expertise across many disciplines to the problem, the authors of How to Reach Hard to Reach Children demonstrate how it is possible for all children to meet the following criteria of staying safe, enjoying and achieving, being healthy, making a positive contribution, and economic well being.…