Wiley feb 2007 (39 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - New info on phone, online, and international negotiationsGet what you want in business and in life with top negotiation tacticsNeed to know how to negotiate This fun, practical guide offers expert advice on communicating clearly and effectively in everyday situations -- from buying a car to getting a job and more. You'll master the six basic skills of successful negotiating, develop a plan, handle hot-button issues, and know when and how to close the deal.Discover how to\* Set clear negotiating goals\* Get your point across\* Be a better listener\* Deal with difficult people\* Achieve win-win solutions\* Renegotiate when circumstances change.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The future once promised the certainty of a better life for all but now it is full of uncertainty, danger and fear. Our lives are surrounded by the threats, imaginary or real, posed by terrorist outrages, natural catastrophes and disasters of all kinds. The future is overshadowed by the nightmare of an outmoded humanity overwhelmed by a catastrophe of its own making, a kind of catastrophic grand finale that would mirror the original accident - the Big Bang - that some scientists believe created the universe. A biting meditation on Progress technoscientific progress, at any cost and without any limits this book defines the ways in which postindustrial science has merged with out-and-out hyperterrorism to threaten the foundations of Greco-Roman, Judeo-Christian civilization, and the future of the planet with them, through innovation of mass catastrophes that are part and parcel of its panoply of inventions. Urging us to face up to the consequences of our brave-new-world technologies, Virilio calls for the creation of a Museum of the Accident to fight our habituation to horror and violence, and our daily overexposure to terror, in the name, not of some preventive war, but of a preventive intelligence that would help us deal with both natural and artificial disasters.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A highly practical guide to achieving great results with stretchingDid you long ago learn to fear and dread stretching because of overbearing P.E. teachers who forced you to touch your toes It doesn't have to be that way anymore. Stretching is a powerful tool that can bring you new ease of movement, an increase in your physical capabilities, and deep composure that requires you to do nothing more than breathe. You can always have access to it-and best of all, it's free! Stretching for Dummies shows you that stretching is actually easy to do-and reveals how you can reap the amazing benefits of stretching anywhere, anytime. It explains in simple terms how you can stand taller, look thinner, keep stress from getting the best of you, keep your muscles from feeling achy, and nip injuries in the bud. You'll discover: - The why's, where's, when's, and how's of letting loose and snapping back - How to keep from hurting yourself - The benefits of stretching with a partner - How to target specific areas: such as head, shoulders, knees, and toes - The art of breathing correctly - How to use stretching to sooth lower back pain - Stretches to start and end your day right - Stretches you can do at your desk - Stretches for various stages of life-including stretches for kids and seniors This easy-to-use reference also includes a list of ten surprising around-the house stretching accessories, along with ten common aches and pain that stretching can help. Regardless of how old or young you are, Stretching for Dummies will introduce you to a kinder and gentler form of flexibility that will reduce that nagging tension and tenderness in your muscles and truly make you feel good all over.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A journalist and a banker share the life and business lessons they learned while building a successful brewery in New York City'A great city should have great beer. New York finally has, thanks to Brooklyn. Steve Hindy and Tom Potter provided it. Beer School explains how they did it: their mistakes as well as their triumphs.'-Michael Jackson, The Beer Hunter(r)'This account serves up more than the usual suds and foam-its counsel is sound and its prose lively, and it should appeal to both wannabe industrialists and beer drinkers, not that those categories are mutually exclusive.'-Publishers Weekly'Great lessons on what every first-time entrepreneur will experience. Being down the block from the Brooklyn Brewery, I had firsthand witness to their positive impact on our community. I give Steve and Tom's book an A++!'-Norm Brodsky, Senior Contributing Editor, Inc. magazine'Steve Hindy and Tom Potter's Beer School may be the first business book ever that could set the cold heart of a Hollywood producer racing. This one has it all, Mr. DeMille, and if I owned the rights, I'd already have my people on the line with your people.'-Jack Curtin, Celebrator Beer News'Beer School is a useful and entertaining book. In essence, this is the story of starting a beer business from scratch in New York City. The product is one readers can relate to, and the market is as tough as they get. What a fun challenge! The book can help not only those entrepreneurs who are starting a business but also those trying to grow one once it is established.'-Michael Preston, Adjunct Professor, Lang Center for Entrepreneurship, Columbia Business School, and coauthor of The Road to Success: How to Manage Growth'The revealing story Steve and Tom tell about two partners entering a business out of passion, in an industry they knew little about, being seriously undercapitalized, with an overly naive business plan, and their ultimate success, is an inspiring tale.'-Ken Grossman, founder, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Featuring updated charts dealing with the most common situations welding workers face on the job , this comprehensive, pocket-sized reference is based on recommendations from working professionals and covers welding symbols and definitions, types of joints and welds, typical welding station configurations, oxygen cylinders, arc-welding charts, U.S metric measures, and more.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Traditionally, real estate agents help home sellers get the best deal on their home, but no one covers the buyer's side. This guide shows you how to make the switch from representing sellers to representing buyers, so you can keep making money even as the seller's market slows down. Learn to earn big commissions, no matter what happens to the market.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Although its brown vans are on every block and its delivery service reaches more than 200 countries, UPS is among the world's most underestimated and misunderstood companies. For the first time, a UPS 'lifer' tells the behind-the-scenes story of how a small messenger service became a business giant. Big Brown reveals the remarkable 100-year history of UPS and the life of its founder Jim Casey-one of the greatest unknown capitalists of the twentieth century. Casey pursued a Spartan business philosophy that emphasized military discipline, drab uniforms, and reliability over flash-a model that is still reflected in UPS culture today. Big Brown examines all the seeming paradoxes about UPS: from its traditional management style and strict policies coupled with high employee loyalty and strong labor relations; from its historical 'anti-marketing' bias (why brown ) to its sterling brand loyalty and reputation for quality.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Seamlessly bridging academic accounting with real-life applications, Crash Course in Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis, Second Edition is the perfect guide to a complete understanding of accounting and financial statement analysis for those with no prior accounting background and those who seek a refresher.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An accessible and engaging introduction to the philosophy of religion. Written with verve and clarity by a leading philosopher and contributor to the field Places key issues and debates in the philosophy of religion in their historical contexts, highlighting the conditions that led to the development of the field Addresses the core topics, among them the the existence of God, the problem of evil, death and the afterlife, and the problem of religious diversity Rich with argument, yet never obtrusive Forms part of the Fundamentals of Philosophy series, in which renowned scholars explore the fundamental issues and core problems in the major sub-disciplines of philosophy.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for The Wellness Revolution'Paul Zane Pilzer has proven time and time again that he holds his finger on the pulse of our economy, and The Wellness Revolution is no different.'-Anthony Robbins, author Awaken the Giant Within and Unlimited Power'The Wellness Revolution reveals the most important secret for tomorrow's successful entrepreneurs: where to invest your dream. Step by step, Pilzer shows entrepreneurs how to find where they fit in the mega-industry of the future-wellness.'-Randy Fields, cofounder, Mrs. Fields Cookies'Like any machine, the body runs best when operated according to its design principles. Noted economist Paul Zane Pilzer shows how to promote-and profit by-the wellness revolution.'-Michael J. Behe, Professor of Biology, Lehigh University author, Darwin's Black Box'Paul Zane Pilzer shows how Rodale traditions of individual and environmental health make sound economic investment sense in today's world. If you've been looking for the next big, ground-floor opportunity, catch the wave of the future-The Wellness Revolution!'-Ardath Rodale, Chairman, Rodale, Inc. publisher of Prevention and Men's Health.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Combine the power of Excel 2007, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, and sound project management tools to boost your skill set and maximize your productivity. You ll walk through a project and learn how to use these powerful tools to schedule jobs, create budgets, manage processes, and share project information. Whether new to project management or a veteran, you ll discover techniques, hints, and examples you can use immediately.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Logos and No Gos ought to be mandatory reference material for all managers of branded products and services. It is a concise, easy read, jammed with crucial information on how to survive and thrive in the I.P. Jungle. It shows how to add brand value and how to guard that value with your life. When Kangol moved out of manufacturing and distribution into brand licensing it took us a while to realise that brand value lies as much in the quality and protection of the I.P. portfolio as it does in the image and trading performance. With Logos and No Gos on your desk there can be no excuse for sloppy I.P. management.'--David M. Heys, C.E.O., Kangol Holdings Ltd'Geoff Steward is a highly experienced practitioner in the field of Intellectual Property and Trade Marks in particular. Logos and No Gos embodies his wide experience and is a very readable guide to what is otherwise a tortuous and, often, near impenetrable legal mine-field for the unwary brand owner and brand developer. Anyone thinking of launching any form of new business or product should read Geoff's book from cover to cover. Thus forewarned they should be able to avoid the worst pitfalls and, more importantly, be in a position to develop a valuable business asset.'--Mark Platts-Mills QC, Barrister practicing in trade marks at 8 New Square, Lincoln's InnIntellectual property is one of the most valuable assets of all brand owners, and separates them from their competition in local, national and global markets. Damage to brands can have a deadly impact on a company's bottom line. Despite this, few brand owners really understand how to identify, get maximum value from and properly protect their IP rights.Covering all aspects of rights protection in business - including copyright, designs trade marks, database right and domain names - Logos and No Gos is your complete guide for negotiating the minefield of IP in business. With the help of expert Geoff Steward, you will learn how to design and implement a strategy to fully protect your brand rights - and avoid inadvertently infringing those of others.Logos and No Gos is a plain English guide to identifying and managing the IP in brands. It's all you need to understand and make the most of:\* Trade marks\* Copyright\* Database rights\* Designs\* Domain names\* Employment contracts\* Contractors\* Licensing\* Assignments\* Franchising.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Material Identities examines the way that individuals use material objects as tools for projecting aspects of their identities. - Considers the way identity is fashioned, launched, used, and admired in the material world. - Contributors intervene from the disciplines of art history, anthropology, design and material culture. - Considers contrasting media - painting, print, sculpture, dress, coinage, architecture, furniture, luxury items, and interior design. - Explores the complexity of identity through the intersection notions of gender, ethnicity, age, sexuality, and class. - Reaffirms the central role of public identities and their impact on social life.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE FOREX CHARTIST COMPANIONThe foreign exchange (Forex) market has quickly become the market of choice for traders looking to increase their profit potential. The combination of high liquidity and low transaction costs-as well as twenty-four-hour accessibility-has attracted the attention of both new and veteran traders.In The Forex Chartist Companion, authors and active Forex traders Michael Archer and James Bickford provide a visual window into the behavior of the Forex market along with detailed information on the mechanics of day trading, market entry timing, and much more. With this book as your guide, you'll not only become familiar with innovative software and charting systems that provide a graphical interpretation of the markets, but you'll also discover how to instantly see patterns throughout those markets.Divided into six comprehensive parts, The Forex Chartist Companion:\* Details Forex-specific charting techniques\* Illustrates the use of point and figure charting in conjunction with Forex trading\* Explores Forex swing charting\* Outlines a variety of Western and Japanese reversal charts-from pivot charts to Kagi charts\* Examines the actual trading system of veteran futures guru Charles GoodmanFilled with numerous charts-annotated with Archer's insight into the material-and in-depth information regarding charting theory, The Forex Chartist Companion will help serious traders use technical indicators to enter this market with confidence and exit with profits.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Pension Revolution 'When Keith Ambachtsheer puts his keen mind to work on a problem, watch out! Here he exposes today's fragile arrangements for the most serious social dilemma of our times--financing retirement. Then he provides a compelling and powerful set of solutions. His writings are essential reading for all who care about the future of American living standards.' --Peter Bernstein, founder and President, Peter L. Bernstein, Inc., and author of Capital Ideas and Against the Gods 'This book describes one of the most ingenious inventions in the history of mankind: pension funds offering credible promises about old-age income. It reads like a thriller: how can well-governed pension funds be created in an imperfect world in which mortals wrestle with foibles and moral shortcomings One of the world's leading experts on pensions searches for the answer--and finds it.' --Lans Bovenberg, Scientific Director, Network for Studies on Pensions, Aging, and Retirement, Tilburg University, The Netherlands 'Pension Revolution exposes the inadequacies of current pension systems and persuasively makes the case for the fundamental changes that are needed. It is essential reading for both the pension industry and policymakers.' --Elizabeth Bryan, Chair, Investment Committee, Unisuper Management PM Ltd, Australia 'Most analyses of complicated issues deal with complexity by simplifying or only looking at one piece-part, and, in doing so, provide limited value. In stark contrast, Keith Ambachtsheer boldly wades into the complexity in Pension Revolution to come up with a valuable integrative solution. He is a most welcome revolutionary!' --Roger Martin, Dean, Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Canada 'We have known Keith for over ten years, and consistently over that time, he has constructively and comprehensively challenged conventional wisdom. He has done this so effectively that many of his initial thoughts have now become universally accepted norms. Such is his energy however that he continues to push the boundaries of pension and investment thinking.' --Peter Moon, Chief Investment Officer, Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd, UK 'Pension Revolution not only explains the shortcomings of the existing pension system and the underlying design features that have resulted in the current pension upheaval. It also offers thoughtful and creative suggestions for prospective pension design. A must-read for anyone interested in the future of retirement finance.' --James Poterba, Professor of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a member of the TIAA-CREF Board of Trustees.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Companion to 20th-Century America is an authoritative survey of the most important topics and themes of twentieth-century American history and historiography.Contains 29 original essays by leading scholars, each assessing the past and current state of American scholarshipIncludes thematic essays covering topics such as religion, ethnicity, conservatism, foreign policy, and the media, as well as essays covering major time periodsIdentifies and discusses the most influential literature in the field, and suggests new avenues of research, as the century has drawn to a close.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Nurses play a key role in the rehabilitation process - maximising the quality of life and independence of individuals following trauma, disease or enduring chronic illness. Advancing Practice in Rehabilitation Nursing provides an in-depth analysis of specialist practice in rehabilitation nursing. It examines the research basis underlying clinical practice and identifies unique attributes of the nursing role within the context of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working. The first part of Advancing Practice in Rehabilitation Nursing explores general principles of specialist rehabilitation practice, which can be applied to both community and in-patient settings. The second part addresses specific issues in core areas of practice including stroke, acquired brain injury, spinal injury, orthopaedic rehabilitation and management of people with long-term conditions.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An introduction to MATLAB for engineering students, complete with practice problems Written as a complement to Engineering Mechanics Dynamics, this book provides students with an introduction to MATLAB as well as example problems that correspond to the aforementioned text. The book covers numerical calculations, defining functions, graphics, symbolic calculations, differentiation and integration, and solving equations with MATLAB and then presents problems in seven subsequent chapters. These cover kinematics of particles, kinetics of particles, kinetics of systems of particles; plane kinematics of rigid bodies; plane kinetics of rigid bodies, three-dimensional dynamics of rigid bodies, and vibration and response time.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is an authoritative account of Poland's emerging foreign and security policies and will contribute to an understanding of the foreign policy preferences of an enlarged EU. - Evaluation of Poland as by far the largest and most vocal of all the countries joining the EU - Exploration of Poland's strong support for US policy over Iraq, its military potential, its proven capacity to use armed force and its de facto role as a regional leader - Argues that Poland will have a defining influence not only on the nature of transatlantic relations, but also on the EU's emerging international identity.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This second, completely updated edition of a classic textbook provides a concise introduction to the fundamental principles of modern electrochemistry, with an emphasis on applications in energy technology. The renowned and experienced scientist authors present the material in a didactically skilful and lucid manner. They cover the physical-chemical fundamentals as well as such modern methods of investigation as spectroelectrochemistry and mass spectrometry, electrochemical analysis and production methods, as well as fuel cells and micro- and nanotechnology.The result is a must-have for advanced chemistry students as well as those studying chemical engineering, materials science and physics.; Durch das Aufkommen der Materialwissenschaften und damit der Nanotechnologie wird die Elektrochemie immer wichtiger und gleichzeitig immer interdisziplinärer. Hier ist das neue Lehrbuch der modernen Elektrochemie!Diese Einführung ist die englische Fassung des neu aufgelegten Klassikers von Carl H. Hamann und Wolfgang Vielstich. Mit Andrew Hamnett hat sie ein renommierter Experte und Lehrer für den englischsprachigen Markt überarbeitet. Sie ist um ein Drittel kompakter und behandelt etwa neunzig Prozent des Stoffs, der in der deutschen Auflage behandelt wird. Didaktisch genauso ausgefeilt, entspricht die Präsentation des Lehrstoffs dem Niveau der deutschen Ausgabe.Gleich ob Sie Vorlesungen über Elektrochemie halten oder sich als Student auf Ihre Prüfung vorbereiten . mit diesem Buch sind Sie auf jeden Fall richtig beraten.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Structured Credit Handbook is a comprehensive introduction to all types of credit-linked financial instruments. This book provides state-of-the-art primers on single tranche collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), credit derivatives (such as credit default swaps and swaptions), and iBoxx indexes. Filled with in-depth insight and expert advice, The Structured Credit Handbook covers all aspects of the synthetic arbitrage CDO market, including new instruments such as CDO2. Readers will also gain a firm understanding of the investment rationale, risks, and rewards associated with CDO investments through this valuable resource. The exploding use of credit derivatives and collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) has transformed the world of credit, creating an $18 trillion market almost overnight and resulting in innumerable investment and career opportunities globally. The Structured Credit Handbook provides the reader with a comprehensive and clear roadmap to today's new credit landscape. The full spectrum of structured credit products, from single-name CDS to CDOs, is explained in a simple, clear fashion that is free from the financial jargon and mathematical complexity which characterize many other derivative texts. The handbook begins with an in-depth explanation of the building blocks of the structured credit markets, single-name default swaps and indexes, and it culminates with complex products such as credit options, synthetic tranches, CDOs based on bank loans and asset-backed securities, and CDO-squareds. Written by experienced practitioners who have participated in this market since its infancy, each of the thirteen chapters introduces and analyzes a new product and explains its practical applications. A rich set of real-life case studies illustrate the application of each product in a concrete market setting. The book may be used in a semester-long course on structured credit as part of a business or finance curriculum. Whether you are a market professional, a university student or faculty member, or simply a financially savvy layperson, look no further for an up-to-date and thorough introduction to this rapidly growing and exciting field. Dr. Arvind Rajan, Managing Director, Citigroup Global Markets, is engaged in proprietary trading of Structured Credit products, and until recently, was global head of Structured Credit Research and Strategy at Citigroup. Glen McDermott (New York, NY) is Director of Fixed Income Sales and the former head of CDO Research at Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Ratul Roy is head of CDO Strategy for Citigroup Global Markets and has spent the prior nine years in structuring or analyzing CDOs and other structured credit products.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Internal Audit Reports Post Sarbanes-Oxley:A Guide to Process-Driven Reporting'In a post-SOX era, internal audit plays a key role in helping CEOs and CFOs to assess internal controls over financial reporting. Effective communication, by way of issuing clear, crisp, and timely internal audit reports, is essential to the speedy remedy of any deficiencies representing high risk for the corporation. This book serves as a tool box to improve such written communication from internal audit.'--Stephane Girard, former director, Internal Audit, Schlumberger Limited'This is a cutting-edge book that should be of interest to anyone associated with the internal auditing profession. The book focuses on post-SOX issues as they relate to report writing and emphasizes the critical importance of written communication in the corporate world. The author's unique process-oriented approach makes for a practical and readable end product that should prove beneficial to a wide audience of accounting practitioners.'--Dr. Richard G. Brody, CPA, CFE, Associate Professor of Accounting, Anderson Schools of Management, University of New Mexico'Internal Audit Reports Post Sarbanes-Oxley offers a broad array of practical tools and techniques to make internal audit communications effective in the world of global business. By using these techniques in their reports, e-mails, and phone conversations, internal auditors can connect the dots for audit committees and financial executives--and transform information into knowledge.'--Ted Senko, Global Leader of Internal Audit Services, KPMG'Written with humor, energy, and clarity, I hear her message on each page. This will be a valuable tool to all auditors, and others, who write financial reports.'--Nicholas J.S. Causton, Manager, Financial Training, Schlumberger LTDInternal auditors are the front-line financial reporters for most companies. Now, in addition to logging their findings and making recommendations, they are required to link their findings directly to potential risks and accountability issues in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Brimming with commonsense advice delivered in a conversational, easy-to-read style, Internal Audit Reports Post Sarbanes-Oxley: A Guide to Process-Driven Reporting helps internal auditors and financial managers to transform raw data into useable information and to then translate that information into actionable messages while complying with SOX. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Would your company be prepared in the event of:\* Computer-driven espionage\* A devastating virus attack\* A hacker's unauthorized access\* A breach of data security As the sophistication of computer technology has grown, so has the rate of computer-related criminal activity. Subsequently, American corporations now lose billions of dollars a year to hacking, identity theft, and other computer attacks. More than ever, businesses and professionals responsible for the critical data of countless customers and employees need to anticipate and safeguard against computer intruders and attacks.The first book to successfully speak to the nontechnical professional in the fields of business and law on the topic of computer crime, Computer Forensics: An Essential Guide for Accountants, Lawyers, and Managers provides valuable advice on the hidden difficulties that can blindside companies and result in damaging costs.Written by industry expert Michael Sheetz, this important book provides readers with an honest look at the computer crimes that can annoy, interrupt--and devastate--a business. Readers are equipped not only with a solid understanding of how computers facilitate fraud and financial crime, but also how computers can be used to investigate, prosecute, and prevent these crimes.If you want to know how to protect your company from computer crimes but have a limited technical background, this book is for you. Get Computer Forensics: An Essential Guide for Accountants, Lawyers, and Managers and get prepared.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An essential guide for preparing scientific and technical reports for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)'Walter Rice, in his excellent book, takes a necessary next step by taking guidelines from the revised NISO standard and other standards and adding DoD requirements. Walter was on the committee that produced ANSI/NISO Z39.18-1995. This, plus his extensive knowledge based on his years of experience editing scientific and technical reports in the U.S. Government, industry, and, now, academia, makes his book a very valuable resource for all who create, manage, distribute, and archive defense-related technical reports.It is one thing to be knowledgeable; it is another thing to be able to communicate this knowledge. Walter does this well, addressing in clear language and useful illustrations and tables everything needed by all the participants in the scientific and technical information continuum, from authors to librarians to archivists.'--from the Foreword by Kurt Molholm, former Administrator of the Defense Technical Information CenterHow To Prepare Defense-Related Scientific and Technical Reports is a one-stop guide for expert instruction on preparing defense-related scientific and technical reports, including classified scientific and technical reports. The only book available with this type of in-depth coverage, this time-saving book provides and clarifies essential material from the various standards and regulations pertaining to DoD scientific and technical report preparation and prescribes a 'best practices' approach, making it the only book authors need.How To Prepare Defense-Related Scientific and Technical Reports also features two helpful appendixes:\* One appendix describes the workings of the Defense Technical Information Center, the central repository for defense-related scientific and technical reports.\* The other appendix addresses tone and style, including pertinent information from the United States Government Printing Office Style Manual 2000, the official style guide of the U.S. Government and, therefore, DoD.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Material Identities examines the way that individuals use material objects as tools for projecting aspects of their identities. - Considers the way identity is fashioned, launched, used, and admired in the material world. - Contributors intervene from the disciplines of art history, anthropology, design and material culture. - Considers contrasting media - painting, print, sculpture, dress, coinage, architecture, furniture, luxury items, and interior design. - Explores the complexity of identity through the intersection notions of gender, ethnicity, age, sexuality, and class. - Reaffirms the central role of public identities and their impact on social life.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An accessible and engaging introduction to the philosophy of religion. Written with verve and clarity by a leading philosopher and contributor to the field Places key issues and debates in the philosophy of religion in their historical contexts, highlighting the conditions that led to the development of the field Addresses the core topics, among them the the existence of God, the problem of evil, death and the afterlife, and the problem of religious diversity Rich with argument, yet never obtrusive Forms part of the Fundamentals of Philosophy series, in which renowned scholars explore the fundamental issues and core problems in the major sub-disciplines of philosophy.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For over sixty years, the primary source for design of concrete structures--now revised and updatedSimplified Design of Concrete Structures, Eighth Edition covers all the latest, commonly used concrete systems, practices, and research in the field, reinforced with examples of practical designs and general building structural systems. Updated to conform to current building codes, design practices, and industry standards.Simplified Design of Concrete Structures, Eighth Edition is a reliable, easy-to-use handbook that examines a wide range of concrete structures, building types, and construction details. It includes a wealth of illustrations, expanded text examples, exercise problems, and a helpful glossary. Highlights of this outstanding tool include:\* Its use of the current American Concrete Institute Building Code for 2005 (ACI 318) and the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) method of structural design\* Fundamental and real-world coverage of concrete structures that assumes no previous experience\* Valuable study aids such as exercise problems, questions, and word lists enhance usability.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Varactors are passive semiconductor devices used in electronic circuits, as a voltage-controlled way of storing energy in order to boost the amount of electric charge produced. In the past, the use of low-cost fabrication processes such as complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) and silicon germanium (SiGe) were kept for integrated circuits working in frequency ranges below the GHz. Now, the increased working frequency of radio frequency integrated circuits (RF ICs) for communication devices, and the trend of system-on-chip technology, has pushed the requirements of varactors to the limit. As the frequency of RF applications continues to rise, it is essential that passive devices such as varactors are of optimum quality, making this a critical design issue.Initially describing the physical phenomena that occur in passive devices within standard IC fabrication processes, Design and Characterization of Integrated Varactors for RF Applications goes on to:\* present information on the design of wide band electrical varactor models (up to 5 GHz) which enable the accurate prediction of device performance;\* propose a specific methodology for the measurement of integrated varactors, covering on-wafer measurement structures, the calibration process, and detailed descriptions of the required equipment;\* explain de-embedding techniques and also analyse confidence level and uncertainty linked to the test set-up;\* examine the design of a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) circuit as a practical example of the employment of methods discussed in the book.Providing the reader with the necessary technical knowledge for dealing with challenging VCO designs, this book is an essential guide for practising RF and microwave engineers working on the design of electronic devices for integrated circuits. It is also a useful reference for postgraduate students and researchers interested in electronic design for RF applications.…