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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Why does a Madagascan giant hissing cockroach hiss How do bombardier beetles spray chemicals that are the temperature of boiling water Why do leaf-cutter ants carry bits of green leaves over their heads.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the more than ten years since the first edition of Gay Fathers was published, the gay rights movement has made great strides. The most current research reveals that most gay fathers are good parents, raising healthy, well-adjusted kids. Gays and lesbians have become part of mainstream America and parenting is no longer seen as an exclusive right of heterosexuals. Today, more and more openly gay men are choosing to become fathers.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Thirty years after the feminist revolution, women have a wealth of opportunities their mothers never dreamed possible. But whether women opt for corporate careers, strike out on their own as entrepreneurs, or leave their jobs to pursue the 'Mommy Track,' their choices always come with a price. And often, after the first shift working at the office and the second shift working on the home, in those quiet hours of contemplation that Michele Bolton calls the third shift, even the most outwardly successful women are plagued by doubts about the decisions and trade-offs they've made. In this book, Bolton gives women techniques for turning the third shift from a time of guilt and self-doubt into an opportunity to build self-awareness and self-confidence. Bolton examines the three most important dilemmas women face: expressing your true identity or conforming to the expectations of others; focusing on the task at hand or worrying about the feelings of coworkers; working on your own goals or serving the needs of others. Then, using case studies drawn from her consulting work and a three-year study conducted with women in Silicon Valley, she conveys effective strategies real-life women have used to deal with these dilemmas in the corporate world, in an entrepreneurial environment, and in life at home and in the community. In each chapter, Bolton provides handy summaries of these strategies. She also captures the actual thoughts women have about each issue in a dialogue that contrasts self-awareness with self-doubt, so that women can begin to change their own internal dialogue into one of self-guidance, self-acceptance, and inner harmony. By identifying and analyzing the unique challenges women face, Bolton helps them make more effective decisions about their lives and attain personal satisfaction no matter which path they choose.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Designed to ensure that students develop the cross-cultural skills needed by the modern manager, this book uses real-life cases and projects to investigate how culture influences behavior in the workplace.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What do your donors need How can you win their support For the nonprofit seeking to improve programs and increase fundraising, this book provides a step-by-step guide to listening to the needs of your donors through effective survey research. Bruce Campbell draws from over fifteen years of professional experience and real-life examples to provide many of the research tools that a nonprofit needs. He explains how to design questionnaires, select sample populations, create focus groups, analyze survey results, and much more. Throughout the book, there are tables, action steps, and sample questionnaires to help tailor your donor research to the organization's mission and goals. With the right approach, your nonprofit can not only build donor relations but also expand its resources. Listening to Your Donors is an essential tool for nonprofit executives involved with fundraising, communications, marketing, or public relations.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book brings together the foremost industrial and organizational psychologists and leading practitioners to explore contemporary themes confronting organizations today.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Educational biography is a promising new approach to helping adult learners understand what they already know, how and why they learned in the past, and what motivates them to pursue new educational opportunities. Through the process of talking in groups and writing their histories, participants can not only reflect on their learning experiences, but enhance their critical thinking, collaborate in their own educational journeys, and build their awareness of such situational influences as family, work, and community.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book identifies and discusses the key features of human resource management at the turn of the century from a northern European perspective (particularly referring to Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Ireland and the UK). The authors' approach reflects the fact that these countries have become increasingly critical of the universalist model of SHRM common in the USA.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - S. Donald Stookey tells of his pioneering discoveries and accomplishments over a life-long career at Corning Glass Works. His discoveries and inventions have left their mark in homes around the world, and have affected the development of eyeglasses, defense systems, electronics, and significant discoveries for years. Learn how one man's risks, questions, interests, and explorations have benefited us all. A refreshing addition to your ceramics library!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dieser Klassiker in Sachen Investmentweisheiten behandelt auf der Basis von Artikeln des 'Professional Investor' und seinen Vorläufern die letzten 40 Jahre im Anlagengeschäft. Die Artikel wurden aufgrund ihrer besonderen Relevanz für das aktuelle Investmentklima ausgewählt und stammen aus der Feder berühmter Persönlichkeiten des Londoner Finanzsektors, wie. z.B. Jim Slater, David Damant, Stephen Satchell, Barry Riley, J.A. Miller und Professor T.A. Lee. Die ausgewählten Beiträge wurden meist zu einem entscheidenden historischen Zeitpunkt verfaßt und enthalten Prognosen, die sich in der Folge entweder als unerwartet korrekt oder als entsetzlich falsch erwiesen haben. Einige davon sind noch heute gültig. 'Double Takes' ist eine ebenso informative wie unterhaltsame Lektüre, die Einblick gibt in die sich ändernden Trends der Investmentbranche.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 2001 Winner of the Phillip E. Frandson Award for Literature in Continuing Education.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cognitive therapy (CT), developed by Aaron Beck in the US in the 1960s, is a structured, time-limited, problem-focused and research-based system of psychotherapy which seeks to identify, examine and modify clients' maladaptive thinking found in psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety. The vast literature on CT can appear overwhelming to those interested in practising this therapy. To address this issue, this book serves as an introduction to CT and demonstrates this approach in action. In this book, the reader will find:

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As the Dow continues its bumpy ride, many investors are looking for safe investments that will let them sleep at night. Fixed income portfolios can help investors meet their investment goals and avoid the turbulence of today s markets. Managing a Family Fixed Income Portfolio fills a gap in the world of investment literature by providing a serious, analytical understanding of bonds and the bond markets that is accessible to non-specialists. In this exploration of a much-neglected Goldman Sachs Fixed Income Research Strategist Aaron Gurwitz offers a blueprint for mastering fixed income portfolio management for families. The book begins with the basic concepts of bond math, asset allocation, and bond portfolio construction. Discussions of the workings of the global bond market focus on the sectors of most interest to high net worth families, including the U.S. municipal bond market, the eurodollar corporate market, and the global government markets. The final section of the book covers more advanced topics related to the yield curve, interest rate volatility, and fixed-income derivatives. The material will be of interest both to financial professionals who work with wealthy families and to those individual investors who wish to understand this important component of a balanced portfolio.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Wenn Wasser gefriert, wird es zu Eis. Wenn man Eis auftaut, wird es wieder zu Wasser. Das ist Veränderung.Wenn man ein Stück Holz verbrennt, wird es zu Asche. Aus Asche wird aber nie wieder Holz. Das ist Umwandlung.Hilarie Owen, Autorin von 'Creating Top Flight Teams', hat ein neues, inspirierendes Buch geschrieben, das den Begriff der Unternehmensführung komplett auf den Kopf stellt. Sie nimmt den Leser mit auf eine phantasievolle Reise in die Welt der Führungsqualitäten und demonstriert dabei, daß echte Führungkräfte nicht an der Unternehmensspitze sitzen und sich auf ihren Lorbeeren ausruhen. Jeder trägt Führungsqualitäten in sich, und indem er sie erkennt, kann er im Rahmen seiner Möglichkeiten eine Führungskraft werden. 'In Search of Leaders' ist eine unverzichtbare Lektüre für jeden, der die Zeitverschwendung für Unwichtiges im Unternehmen leid ist. Zur Veranschaulichung dienen zahlreiche Beispiele aus der Praxis; die bereitgestellten Methoden und Hilfsmittel motivieren den Leser, seine Möglichkeiten voll auszuschöpfen.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For years now, the ubiquitous business watchword has been 'keep it simple.' But as more and more businesses go global, keeping things simple for customers becomes increasingly complex. Managers must find new ways to deliver solutions--not just stand-alone products--to customers who expect seamless integration no matter where in the world they may be. This book gives readers the skills they need to master this new global complexity and retain their competitive advantage. Written by an internationally recognized leader in organizational design, Designing the Global Corporation helps companies identify the specific 'level of internationalization' they are engaged in, from simply exporting product to managing multiple units that develop and sell product worldwide. It details the methods leading companies at various levels of globalization are using to build their business worldwide. These methods address the myriad issues that confront the modern multinational--issues defined by emerging geopolitical realities, the transformation and convergence of industries, and the strategic selection of new localities. Taken together, these methods form a framework that corporate executives, global strategists, and regional managers can use to create organizational designs that will work best for them given their company's own unique position. Based on twenty five-years of research with companies around the world, Designing the Global Corporation is the most comprehensive guide to creating organizations that can successfully compete in the global arena. It is the only book that presents solutions for both single businesses and multibusiness corporations, for both transnational and international divisions, and for beginning and experienced global managers alike.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Aging and Everyday Life presents a balanced and penetrating view of the aging experience. The research in this book reveals that many, if not most, of the triumphs and trials experienced in later years are not unlike those confronted at other points in life. Just like younger people, the elderly experience both change and stability, shedding old roles and entering new ones. The process takes place in varied spheres of life: the worlds of home and family, work, and friendship.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book explores the acquisition of tense and aspect by adult second language learners of nine target languages. The author focuses on the association of form and meaning in learners' emerging system of temporal expression. The book provides a survey and synthesis of studies from five perspectives: the meaning-oriented approach, acquisitional sequences, the aspect hypothesis, the discourse hypothesis, and the effect of instruction. In addition, original longitudinal and cross-sectional studies on the acquisition of English by the author illustrate each of the perspectives and explore the importance of research design and analysis in acquisition research.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Murder is the most malevolent of acts by humans. Not only does the slaying of a man, woman or child destroy a life, but it ravages the lives of all those associated with the person who has been killed, and foments the collective angst of the community. But the mad who kill are placed in a different socio-legal category to that of normal' murderers. Those regarded as insane, either at the time of their improbity or after the event, are propelled into a distinct and discreditable stratum of deviancy. They are 'unreasonably' dangerous. These miscreants are construed as 'double-trouble' - mad and bad! Is there justifiable (if exaggerated) anxiety about dangerous mentally disordered people being 'loose' in the community Is there a genuine need to protect both society at large and the mad Does public concern about the homicidal tendencies of the mentally disordered warrant emphatic social intervention to protect both potential victims and perpetrators What are the merits and consequences of post-liberal mental health policies and laws, introduced at the end of the 20th century and beginning of the 21st century in response to a declared failure of previous approaches to the care of mentally disordered people and the protection of the public How have the psychiatric disciplines of medicine and nursing contributed to a period of unprecedented public alarm in the 1990s about the mentally disordered.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A comprehensive encyclopedia of practical tools for public leaders, managers, and employees.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bei Finanzinstituten spielt das Risikomanagement eine immer größere Rolle. Dieses Buch wendet die neuesten Techniken zur Erstellung von Finanzmodellen auf das Risikomanagement festverzinslicher Wertpapiere an. Geschrieben von zwei erfahrenen Experten im Bereich Risikomanagement, bietet dieser Band eine faszinierende Mischung aus Wirtschaft und Finanzen, Mathematik und gesundem Menschenverstand.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Culture may not be the only factor to affect organizational structure. Size, strategic location, the industrial climate, the complexity of the task in hand and the kind of technology used all exert an influence and profoundly affect the relations between members of an organization. Managers therefore have to contend with weighing culture against other variables when trying to implement organizational structure.If culture is but one among a range of factors, then why are cross-cultural management skills so important Mead crisply answers this question at the outset and his views may be summarized as follows. Today's business world is global and therefore firms are forced to establish branches and subsidiaries outside their national boundaries. Managers have to deal with people from other cultures, and it is imperative that they develop the ability to interact with individuals who have different cultural priorities.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Der Erfolg der ersten Auflage dieses Werkes zeigt, daß das Interesse an Methoden der Umwandlung von Sonnenlicht in Elektroenergie ständig zunimmt. Auch diese Auflage setzt den Schwerpunkt auf die praktische Anwendung der Sonnenenergie, wobei die didaktische Aufbereitung durch Fallstudien und Übungsaufgaben verbessert wurde. Das internationale Autorenteam spricht auch hochaktuelle Bauelemente (aus kristallinem Silicium, amorphem Silicium und dünnen Filmen) an. (10/99).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Jetzt als preiswerte Paperback-Ausgabe! Das vielfach bewährte Lehrbuch konzentriert sich auf Optimierungsmethoden, die von praktischem Interesse sind. Lineare und quadratische Programmierung, Newton- und Gradientenmethoden werden ausführlich abgehandelt, Optimierungsbedingungen und die Bedeutung von Lagrange-Multiplikatoren werden besprochen. Beschrieben und analysiert wird auch eine Reihe moderner nichtlinearer Verfahren, darunter BFGS und SPQ. (08/00).

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Because arrhythmias can present in so many different forms, the only way to be certain of an interpretation is to understand the underlying ECG mechanism of the arrhythmia. This is especially important in choosing a management strategy, as similar arrhythmias of differing origin may have vastly different therapies/treatments. Unfortunately, standard teaching methods can seem to divorce the theoretical knowledge required for diagnosis from the hands-on reading of ECGs.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Over more than two decades this book has established itself as the first choice for growing numbers of students and practising analysts who require a well-written and concise overview of the principles and practice of analytical chemistry. Significant changes encompass strengthening of the coverage of data handling, together with new material covering rapidly developing subject areas of molecular spectrometry, atomic spectrometry, and separation techniques. Answers to the self- learning problems and exercises are also included. The new edition of the book will continue to provide a sound and broad base for the study of analytical chemistry.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Innovation Starts Here.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Die Vielzahl der vom Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) herausgegebenen Rechnungslegungsstandards, die vielen verschiedenen Bilanzierungs- und Offenlegungsrichtlinien und die darin verwendete Terminologie wird zunehmend komplexer. Dieses Buch erläutert den Fachjargon und die allgemeinen Bilanzierungsgrundsätze. Die Autoren haben hier einen maßgeblichen Leitfaden für die Bilanzerstellung geschaffen, der Ihnen hilft, sich im Labyrinth moderner Bilanzberichte zurechtzufinden und Bilanzinformationen effektiv für die Entscheidungsfindung zu nutzen.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Decision Theory An Introduction to Dynamic Programming and Sequential Decisions John Bather University of Sussex, UK Mathematical induction, and its use in solving optimization problems, is a topic of great interest with many applications. It enables us to study multistage decision problems by proceeding backwards in time, using a method called dynamic programming. All the techniques needed to solve the various problems are explained, and the author's fluent style will leave the reader with an avid interest in the subject.\* Tailored to the needs of students of optimization and decision theory\* Written in a lucid style with numerous examples and applications\* Coverage of deterministic models: maximizing utilities, directed networks, shortest paths, critical path analysis, scheduling and convexity\* Coverage of stochastic models: stochastic dynamic programming, optimal stopping problems and other special topics\* Coverage of advanced topics: Markov decision processes, minimizing expected costs, policy improvements and problems with unknown statistical parameters\* Contains exercises at the end of each chapter, with hints in an appendixAimed primarily at students of mathematics and statistics, the lucid text will also appeal to engineering and science students and those working in the areas of optimization and operations research.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Practical Drainage is easy to read and presented in a non-technical style generously supported with helpful illustrations. There are three key messages in this book: water moves sideways only slowly through soil--leading to a detailed description of how drains work; the how-and-why of perched water table methods of construction; and sands are different from one another--they must be tested before use in turf root zones. These key messages are preceded by detailed descriptions of how water moves into soils and the effects of compaction on that movement. The final chapters give step-by-step guidelines for calculating drain spacings and depths, based on measurements of the hydraulic conductivity of the soil and its various layers. There are also chapters about how to measure hydraulic conductivity and how to design and install sub-soil drainage systems.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Campus Landscape' enthält eine Fülle von Information für Architekten, die sich mit der Gestaltung von Hochschulanlagen beschäftigen. Das Umfeld einer solchen Anlage umfaßt Rasenflächen, unbebaute Flächen, Gartenanlagen, Gehwege, Sportplätze, Parkplätze und verschiedene andere Konstruktionskomponenten. (y09/00).