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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Whether you are returning to school, studying for an adult numeracy test, helping your kids with homework, or seeking the confidence that a firm maths foundation provides in everyday encounters, Basic Maths For Dummies, UK Edition, provides the content you need to improve your basic maths skills.Based upon the Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum, this title covers such topics as:\* Getting started with the building blocks of maths and setting yourself up for success\* Dealing with decimals, percentages and tackling fractions without fear\* Sizing Up weights, measures, and shapes\* How to handle statistics and gauge probabilityFilled with real-world examples and written by a PhD-level mathematician who specialises in tutoring adults and students, Basic Maths For Dummies also provides practical advice on overcoming maths anxiety and a host of tips, tricks, and memory aids that make learning maths (almost) painless - and even fun.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The bestselling author of The Millionaire Next Door reveals easy ways to build real wealthWith well over two million of his books sold, and huge praise from many media outlets, Dr. Thomas J. Stanley is a recognized and highly respected authority on how the wealthy act and think. Now, in Stop Acting Rich . and Start Living Like a Millionaire, he details how the less affluent have fallen into the elite luxury brand trap that keeps them from acquiring wealth and details how to get out of it by emulating the working rich as opposed to the super elite.\* Puts wealth in perspective and shows you how to live rich without spending more\* Details why we spend lavishly and how to stop this destructive cycle\* Discusses how being 'rich' means more than just big houses and luxury carsA defensive strategy for tough times, Stop Acting Rich shows readers how to live a rich, happy life through accumulating more wealth and using it to achieve the type of financial freedom that will create true happiness and fulfillment.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Your hands-on, friendly guide to writing young adult fictionWith young adult book sales rising, and bestselling authors like J.K. Rowling and Stephenie Meyer exploding onto the scene, aspiring YA writers are more numerous than ever. Are you interested in writing a young adult novel, but aren't sure how to fit the style that appeals to young readers Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies gives you tricks of the trade and proven tips on all the steps to write a YA book, from developing an idea to publication.\* Unique writing exercises to help you find your own authentic teen voice\* Tips to avoid when submitting manuscripts\* How to break into the flourishing young adult marketWith the help of this step-by-step guide, you'll have all the skills to write an inspiring and marketable young adult novel.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Your ticket to excelling in mechanics of materials With roots in physics and mathematics, engineering mechanics is the basis of all the mechanical sciences: civil engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and aeronautical and aerospace engineering. Tracking a typical undergraduate course, Mechanics of Materials For Dummies gives you a thorough introduction to this foundational subject. You'll get clear, plain-English explanations of all the topics covered, including principles of equilibrium, geometric compatibility, and material behavior; stress and its relation to force and movement; strain and its relation to displacement; elasticity and plasticity; fatigue and fracture; failure modes; application to simple engineering structures, and more. Tracks to a course that is a prerequisite for most engineering majors Covers key mechanics concepts, summaries of useful equations, and helpful tips From geometric principles to solving complex equations, Mechanics of Materials For Dummies is an invaluable resource for engineering students.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An interactive guide to mapping your retirement plans In Seven Steps to Financial Freedom in Retirement, financial advising and estate planning expert Harold Parrott guides the reader through the sometimes murky waters of retirement planning. Using a simple 'Lifestyle Expense' planning approach customized to see how much money each person needs to live on in retirement, Parrott explains what investments can help readers reach their desired goals with minimum risk. Using detailed questionnaires, the book provides an informative guide for anyone concerned about having enough money to live comfortably in their retirement years. An educational book employing an easy-to-understand format, Seven Steps explains the basics of IRAs and 401(k)s, before launching into a more in-depth discussion of the strategies and tax implications thereof, looking at: - Annuities, bonds, and CDs - The perils of 'stock picking' - The basics of estate planning A unique and indispensible resource for assessing finances to determine the full scope of the reader's assets, the book helps to determine projected lifestyle expenses post-retirement and crafts a road map showing what types of products and accounts are likely to be of most value.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Brief History of Justice traces the development of the idea of justice from the ancient world until the present day, with special attention to the emergence of the modern idea of social justice. - An accessible introduction to the history of ideas about justice - Shows how complex ideas are anchored in ordinary intuitions about justice - Traces the emergence of the idea of social justice - Identifies connections as well as differences between distributive and corrective justice - Offers accessible, concise introductions to the thought of several leading figures and schools of thought in the history of philosophy.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Managing Online Instructor Workload is a groundbreaking book that offers strategies, advice, illustrative examples, and a four-step process for identifying challenges and rethinking, prioritizing, managing, and balancing one's online instruction workload.Based on surveys and interviews with successful online instructors, the book is filled with timely and comprehensive insight that is essential for online instructors, instructional designers, faculty developers, and anyone who wants to succeed in online learning.Praise for Managing Online Instructor Workload'Managing Online Instructor Workload breaks the pattern of prior distance learning books with its research-based orientation by including a broad range of experience. This is a valuable resource to encourage greater faculty persistence and adoption.'-Kathleen P. King, professor of higher education, University of South Florida, Tampa'This is a must-read for all online instructors who strive not only to provide a high-quality learning experience for their students but also maintain a quality life of their own!'-Rita-Marie Conrad, online educator and author'Do you teach online Do you need sleep Here is the first book that I know of that will allow you to do both no more endless hours wasted online attempting to be an effective instructor.'-Curtis J. Bonk, professor, Indiana University.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How could one company-General Motors-meet disaster on one continent and achieve explosive growth on another at the very same time While General Motors was hurtling towards bankruptcy in 2009, GM's subsidiary in China was setting new sales and profit records. This book reveals how extraordinary people, remarkable decisions and surprising breaks made triumph in China possible for General Motors. It also shows just how vulnerable that winning track record remains. No small part of GM's success in China springs from its management of shifting business and political relationships. In China, the government makes the rules for-and competes in-the auto industry. GM's business partner, the City of Shanghai, is both an ally and a competitor. How does such an unnatural relationship work on a day-to-day basis Where will it go on the future General Motors also engages in constant battles with other global and Chinese car makers for the hearts of demanding Chinese consumers. Dunne gives us rare glimpses into the mindsets and behavior of this new moneyed set, the worlds newest class of wealthy consumers. China is already the number one car market in the world. During the next ten years, China will export millions of cars and trucks globally, including to the United States. American Wheels, Chinese Roadspresents readers with fascinating illustrations of what to expect when Chinese cars, companies, and business people arrive on our shores.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An effective framework for strengthening competitiveness by learning from past deals and applying insights derived from them.Every sales opportunity, whether won or lost, has useful nuggets of information that can be harvested and used to improve performance. When those pieces of information are aggregated, analyzed and made available for all to use, the organization's competitive position is greatly enhanced.\* Reveals how to turn field sales teams, a mostly underutilized resource, into net producers of competitive intelligence\* Exposes new and unconventional approaches for gathering and democratizing sales insights for a broad stakeholder audience\* Presents a proven knowledge sharing model that is being adopted by major companies worldwideWin/Loss Reviews shows how every company can improve top and bottom line performance by systematically capturing the key insights from deals that have been won, lost or delayed. While the book talks to decision makers and business strategists, the principles and disciplines explored are aimed at bridging the flow of competitive intelligence between sales and marketing, simultaneously providing insights and line-of-site to the dynamics affecting business performance.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Practical guidance for managers for getting projects started-and presenting the results when the project's doneThis book provides an integrated framework for communicating the value of business analytics, focusing on a four-stage methodology to help with: (1) communicating the value proposition, (2) building the business case, (3) creating the execution plan, and (4) measuring the value.\* Provides a plan for the execution of a successful business analytics program\* Reveals how to communicate the value of a project once it's done\* Presents an integrated framework for communicating the value of business analyticsTargeted toward the senior management team, this book explains what business analytics is and the value it can bring to your organization. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An Introduction to Modern CBT provides an easily accessible introduction to modern theoretical cognitive behavioral therapy models. The text outlines the different techniques, their success in improving specific psychiatric disorders, and important new developments in the field. ¿Provides an easy-to-read introduction into modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches with specific case examples and hands-on treatment techniques ¿Discusses the theoretical models of CBT, outlines the different techniques that have been shown to be successful in improving specific psychiatric disorders, and describes important new developments in the field ¿Offers useful guidance for therapists in training and is an invaluable reference tool for experienced clinicians.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book addresses the needs of trainees and practitioners in psychotherapy and counselling and provides an understanding of the framework of the therapeutic relationship. The approach is a practical one, covering subjects including managing appointments, the right setting for consultations, referrals, money and the importance of confidentially and clear communication with clients. Case studies are used in the form of vignettes to illustrate and clarify situations faced by those involved in the growing practice of psychotherapy and counselling.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the wake of the recent global financial collapse the timely new edition of this successful text provides students and business professionals with a welcome update of the key issues facing managers, boards of directors, investors, and shareholders.In addition to its authoritative overview of the history, the myth and the reality of corporate governance, this new edition has been updated to include:\* analysis of the financial crisis;\* the reasons for the global scale of the recession\* the failure of international risk management\* An overview of corporate governance guidelines and codes of practice;\* new cases.Once again in the new edition of their textbook, Robert A. G. Monks and Nell Minow show clearly the role of corporate governance in making sure the right questions are asked and the necessary checks and balances in place to protect the long-term, sustainable value of the enterprise.Features 18 case studies of institutions and corporations in crisis, and analyses the reasons for their fall (Cases include Lehman Brothers, General Motors, American Express, Time Warner, IBM and Premier Oil.).…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this book, authors Dalton Cervo and Mark Allen show you how to implement Master Data Management (MDM) within your business model to create a more quality controlled approach. Focusing on techniques that can improve data quality management, lower data maintenance costs, reduce corporate and compliance risks, and drive increased efficiency in customer data management practices, the book will guide you in successfully managing and maintaining your customer master data. You'll find the expert guidance you need, complete with tables, graphs, and charts, in planning, implementing, and managing MDM.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Utilizing research from the U.S., Italy, and the Netherlands, Place, Exclusion and Mortgage Markets presents an in depth examination of the practice of redlining and the broader implications of contemporary urban exclusion processes. - Covers exclusion in mortgage markets in three different countries - the U.S., Italy, and the Netherlands - Presents an interdisciplinary perspective to the practice of redlining - Connects the literature on social exclusion and financial exclusion.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cancer Chemotherapy for the Veterinary Health Team is a clinically relevant and practical manual designed as a guide for the safe and effective administration of cancer chemotherapy. Coverage includes patient assessment, chemotherapy equipment, drug preparation, safety considerations, handling, administration, waste disposal, and management of chemotherapy side effects. An alphabetical listing of common chemotherapy agents offers information on their uses, indications, and toxicities, as well as administration guidelines for methods, routes, and speeds.With background information for effectively communicating with clients, including coverage of veterinary cancer surgery and radiation therapy, the book provides specific strategies that address the challenging emotional issues surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in pets. With particular insight into the technician's role, Cancer Chemotherapy for the Veterinary Health Team is a must-have reference for any practice offering chemotherapy. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Few resources exist that teach mental health practitioners the building block skills of working effectively with parents. Based in research, theory, and years of experience in working successfully with all types of parents, John and Rita Sommers-Flanagan provide mental health professionals with the tools to build rapport and trust with parents. Filled with strategies for working with parents, this book covers the practical techniques of parenting such as problem-solving interventions, discipline, authority issues, and much more.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book provides a user-friendly introduction to the qualitative methods most commonly used in the mental health and psychotherapy arena.\* Chapters are written by leading researchers and the editors are experienced qualitative researchers, clinical trainers, and mental health practitioners\* Provides chapter-by-chapter guidance on conducting a qualitative study from across a range of approaches\* Offers guidance on how to review and appraise existing qualitative literature, how to choose the most appropriate method, and how to consider ethical issues\* Demonstrates how specific methods have been applied to questions in mental health research\* Uses examples drawn from recent research, including research with service users, in mental health practice and in psychotherapy.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book overviews and integrates the business and technical issues that pharmaceutical companies need to know in order to combat the major global problem of counterfeit medicines. In addition to discussion of the problems, the author Davison addresses analytical techniques scientists use to detect counterfeits and presents some possible solutions to the threat of counterfeit medical products. Coverage moves from basic overview of the problem, costs / risks to consumers (toxic products, mistrust of drug companies) and business (revenue loss, public trust), government oversight and regulation, authentication strategies (packaging, analytical techniques), product tracking and supply chain, and case studies from around the globe.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book contains 18 papers from the Next Generation Biomaterials and Surface Properties of Biomaterials symposia held during the 2010 Materials Science and Technology (MS&T'10) meeting, October 17-21, 2010, Houston, Texas. Topics include: Biocompatible Coatings; Drug Delivery and Anti-Microbial Coatings; Ceramic and Metallic Biomaterials; Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering; and Surface Modification.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Most notably used for computer screens and televisions, LCDs (liquid crystal displays) are a widely used technology. Providing both an historical and business-minded context, this extensive resource describes the unique scientific and engineering techniques used to create LCDs. The history of the science and technology behind the LCD is described in a prelude to the development of the device, presenting a rational development theme and pinpointing innovations. Additionally, the book illustrates how mathematics, physics, and chemistry are put to practical use in the LCDs we use everyday. Everyone from science students to engineers and product designers will find this engaging work valuable.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The book has been developed in conjunction with NERS 462, a course offered every year to seniors and graduate students in the University of Michigan NERS program.The first half of the book covers the principles of risk analysis, the techniques used to develop and update a reliability data base, the reliability of multi-component systems, Markov methods used to analyze the unavailability of systems with repairs, fault trees and event trees used in probabilistic risk assessments (PRAs), and failure modes of systems. All of this material is general enough that it could be used in non-nuclear applications, although there is an emphasis placed on the analysis of nuclear systems.The second half of the book covers the safety analysis of nuclear energy systems, an analysis of major accidents and incidents that occurred in commercial nuclear plants, applications of PRA techniques to the safety analysis of nuclear power plants (focusing on a major PRA study for five nuclear power plants), practical PRA examples, and emerging techniques in the structure of dynamic event trees and fault trees that can provide a more realistic representation of complex sequences of events. The book concludes with a discussion on passive safety features of advanced nuclear energy systems under development and approaches taken for risk-informed regulations for nuclear plants.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book contains 17 papers from the Controlled Processing of Nanoparticle-based Materials and Nanostructured Films; Nanotechnology for Energy, Healthcare, and Industry; and Nanolaminated Ternary Carbides and Nitrides (MAX Phases) symposia held during the 2010 Materials Science and Technology (MS&T'10) meeting, October 17-21, 2010, Houston, Texas. Topics include: Direct Manufacturing; Low Dimension Nanomaterials; Processing and Sintering; Thin Films; Nanolaminated Ternary Carbides and Nitrides (MAX Phases); and Novel Nanomaterial Approaches.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A complete, one-stop reference to real-world antiviral drug discovery and developmentThe field of antiviral drugs continues to evolve at a fast pace in response to new virus discoveries and development of viral resistance to existing therapies. This book provides case histories and arms both basic and industrial pharmaceutical researchers with practical tools to tackle the ongoing challenges of antiviral drug design, discovery, and development.Written by leading authorities from academia and industry, Antiviral Drugs compiles information previously scattered across the literature into one complete, self-contained volume, unlike any other book on the subject. The authors draw on their own extensive research experience to present numerous case studies illustrating the full drug design process, from bench to clinic, with special emphasis on proven strategies for the development of drugs against all major viral infectious diseases, including HIV, HCV, RSV, influenza, HBV, and CMV.Readers will find everything they need to analyze, understand, and apply discovery and development principles, including:Coverage of newly approved antiviral drugs and compounds in clinical developmentEmphasis on novel experimental molecules used to combat viral infectionsViral inhibitory mechanistic informationClear examples for how to bring drugs from laboratory discovery to clinical trialsEffective examples and strategies of lead optimization yielding molecules of clinical valuePractical solutions for issues such as pharmacokinetics, viral resistance, and moreKey and specific references for readers wishing to explore the topics further.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Methods, Processes, and Tools for Collaboration 'The time has come to fundamentally rethink how we handle the building of knowledge in biomedical sciences today. This book describes how the computational sciences have transformed into being a key knowledge broker, able to integrate and operate across divergent data types.'?Bryn Williams-Jones, Associate Research Fellow, Pfizer The pharmaceutical industry utilizes an extended network of partner organizations in order to discover and develop new drugs, however there is currently little guidance for managing information and resources across collaborations. Featuring contributions from the leading experts in a range of industries, Collaborative Computational Technologies for Biomedical Research provides information that will help organizations make critical decisions about managing partnerships, including: - Serving as a user manual for collaborations - Tackling real problems from both human collaborative and data and informatics perspectives - Providing case histories of biomedical collaborations and technology-specific chapters that balance technological depth with accessibility for the non-specialist reader A must-read for anyone working in the pharmaceuticals industry or academia, this book marks a major step towards widespread collaboration facilitated by computational technologies.…