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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A revolutionary program that can indefinitely postpone the need for dialysis If you've been diagnosed with kidney failure, this book could save your life. If you suffer from diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or any of a host of conditions that put you at risk for kidney disease, you owe it to yourself to read what is in this book. If you are among the 60,000 North Americans who go on dialysis each year, the information in this book could substantially improve your quality of life. In Coping with Kidney Disease, a leading expert tells you, in plain English, what you need to know to: \* Understand kidney failure \* Recognize early warning signs of kidney failure \* Get a proper diagnosis \* Talk with your doctors about it \* Confidently evaluate treatment options \* Take charge of your treatment \* Delay dialysis or even avoid the need for it altogether The centerpiece of Coping with Kidney Disease is Dr. Walser's revolutionary 12-step program for avoiding dialysis. Based on treatments he has pioneered with his own patients at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the program calls for a supplemented low-protein diet supported by treatments to control blood pressure and correct high cholesterol. So effective has this breakthrough strategy proven to be that in many patients it actually worked to slow or arrest the progression of kidney failure to the end stage. Knowledge is power. Coping with Kidney Disease empowers you with what you need to take charge of kidney disease.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This timely and engaging book argues that technoscientific advances are radically transforming the woman-machine relationship. However, it is feminist politics rather than the technologies themselves that make the difference. TechnoFeminism fuses the visionary insights of cyberfeminism with a materialist analysis of the sexual politics of technology.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A fully updated new edition of the bible of model rocketry and the official handbook of the National Association of Rocketry G. Harry Stine was one of the founders of model rocketry and one of its most accomplished and respected figures. His Handbook of Model Rocketry has long been recognized as the most authoritative and reliable resource in the field. Now fully updated and expanded by Harry's son Bill Stine, who inherited his father's passion for model rockets, the new Seventh Edition includes the many changes in the hobby that have occurred since the last edition was published, such as new types of rockets, motors, and electronic payloads, plus computer software and Internet resources. This new edition also includes new photos and a new chapter on high-power rocketry. G. Harry Stine, founder and one-time president of the National Association of Rocketry, started the world's first model rocket company, whose kits are now in the Smithsonian. Bill Stine, also a model rocket expert, is the founder and president of Quest Aerospace Inc.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You're thinking of teaching a child to read. What a great idea! Now all you need is exactly the right blueprint. This easy-to-follow book is written with two people in mind; you, and the child you're thinking of teaching. Mother and children's reading specialist Tracey Wood gives you all the down-to-earth, honest information you need to give a child a happy, solid start with reading. Teaching Kids to Read For Dummies is for parents of young children who want to give their kids a head start by teaching them to read before they enter school or to supplement their children's school instruction, as well as teachers and caregivers of young children. Filled with hands-on activities that progress a child from sounds to words to sentences to books, this friendly guide shows you how to: - Prepare a child to read - Sharpen his listening skills - Correct her errors graciously - Choose the right books - Have kids read out loud - Find help if you need it Whether the child you want to teach is two or twelve; fast paced or steady; an absolute beginner or someone who's begun but could use a little help, this empathetic book shows you how to adapt the simple, fun activities to your child's individual needs. You'll see how to make activities age appropriate, how to add more challenge or support, and how to make gender allowances if that's relevant. Plus, you'll discover how to: - Lay the foundation for good reading skills - Tell the difference between a reading delay and a reading problem - Help your child build words from letters and sounds, advance to short and long vowel words, and conquer syllables and silent letters - Select entertaining workbooks, recycle them, and make up your own reading activities - Get your child ready for sentences - Keep your child reading - with others or on his own Complete with lists of word families, phonics rules, and reading resources, Teaching Kids to Read For Dummies will help you make learning fun for your child as he or she develops this critical skill.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Full coverage of the ins and outs of inventing for profitProtect your idea, develop a product - and start yourbusiness!Did you have a great idea Did you do anything about it Didsomeone else Inventing For Dummies is the smart and easy way toturn your big idea into big money. This non-intimidating guidecovers every aspect of the invention process - from developing youridea, to patenting it, to building a prototype, to starting yourown business.The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English 'Get in, get out' information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and funDiscover how to: Conduct a patent search Maintain your intellectual property rights Build a prototype product Determine production costs Develop a unique brand License your product to another company.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Life's Work is a study of the shifting spaces and material practices of social reproduction in the global era. The volume blurs the heavily drawn boundaries between production and reproduction, showing through case studies of migration, education and domesticity how the practices of everyday life challenge these categorical distinctions. - New and innovative study of the shifting spaces and material practices of social reproduction in the global era. - Investigates changing conceptions of subjectivity, national identity and modernity. - Focuses on both theoretical and practical issues. - Includes case studies on migration, education and domesticity.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for America's Corner Store 'Who would have thought the story of a drugstore chain could encompass so much vital and fascinating American history With superb storytelling skills, John Bacon gives us a vivid and insightful chronicle of matters both large and small, from the birth of the milkshake to the rise of America's consumer culture. America's Corner Store is a genuine treat.' -James Tobin the National Book Critics' Circle--Award winner, and author of To Conquer the Air: The Wright Brothers and the Great Race for Flight 'Run the business with your head. Lead the family with your heart. Walgreens' history is filled with good values, strong principles, and immense courage. A family business classic.' -Howard 'Howdy' S. Holmes President and CEO, 'Jiffy' Mixes 'John Bacon has crafted a thorough, insightful, readable, and fascinating account of the development of Walgreens: one of the world's most compelling examples of the creation of shareholder value in conjunction with good corporate governance. all in a company run in a highly unique fashion as a 'family' business. As the store that everyone knows, Walgreens has become the envy of corporate America and the darling of shareholders, consistently producing investor returns that place it at the very top among its peers. This book will be required reading in my private equity class at Michigan Business School.' -Professor David Brophy Director, Center for Venture Capital and Private Equity Finance, University of Michigan Business School. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This monograph provides the first in-depth look at how mothers and young children talk about gender, to discover the potential role of language in fostering gender stereotypes. Mothers and their sons/daughters, who were 2-¿, 4-¿, or 6-¿ years of age, were videotaped discussing a picture book that focused on gender. A consistent contrast was found between mothers' explicit endorsement of gender stereotypes and implicit emphasis on gender. Although mothers rarely expressed gender stereotypes directly, they emphasized gender concepts indirectly, by referring to gender categories, providing gender labels, contrasting males and females, and giving approval to their children's stereotyped statements. With increasing age, children were more focused on gender categories and stereotypes, but also more gender-egalitarian. Gender-egalitarian items (e.g., a female firefighter) were associated with less overt stereotyping, but also with more implicit talk about gender. Altogether, mothers' language input conveys a wealth of subtle messages about gender from which children may construct their own beliefs.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Victorian Poetry: An Annotated Anthology is a fully annotated and illustrated collection of Victorian poetry.Features a generous selection of work by all the major figures of the age, including Matthew Arnold, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Robert Browning, Alfred Tennyson, and Oscar WildePresents several long poems in their entirety, such as Arnold's 'Empedocles on Etna', Clough's Amours de Voyage , Meredith's Modern Love and Tennyson's In Memoriam AHH Each poet is introduced by a biographical headnoteEach poem is introduced by a headnote giving publication details, biographical facts, contextual material, and other informationThe poems themselves are all fully annotatedExtensive introductory material enables readers to read across the volume chronologically, thematically, or by individual authorFeatures twelve black and white illustrations of images referred to in or relevant to the poetry.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this thought-provoking, passionately written book, Bernard Mayer-an internationally acclaimed leader in the field-dares practitioners to ask the hard questions about alternative dispute resolution. What's wrong with conflict resolution Why aren't more individuals and organizations using conflict resolution when they have a problem Why doesn't the public know more about it What are the limits of conflict resolution When does conflict resolution work and when does it not Offering a committed practitioner's critique of the profession of mediation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution, Beyond Neutrality focuses on the current crisis in the field of conflict resolution and offers a pragmatic response.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first section of Life Science Ethics introduces students to essential background concepts in moral theory -- ethics, the relationship of religion to ethics, how to assess ethical arguments, and a method used to reason about ethical theories. The next section demonstrates the relevance of ethical reasoning to six topics: -- The relative moral standing of ecosystems, nonhuman animals, and future human generations-- The moral justifiability of genetic engineering as a whole and the patenting of life forms in particular-- Our duty to aid the hungry-- Our obligation to animals used to produce fiber, food, and knowledge-- Public policies to adjudicate conflicting rights claims among urban consumers, environmentalists, and farmers over the use of water and land-- The virtues traditionally associated with family farmsPart three provides a dozen case studies and study questions to raise relevant ethical issues and draw readers into concrete discussions of complex moral questions.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Management for Nurses and Health Professionals examines managementtheory and its applications in healthcare, with an emphasis onrelating theory to the organisation of patient care and effectivemanagement in everyday practice.This essential guide to health care management explores clinicalgovernance, middle management, interprofessional working andclinical leadership as well as examining the organizational cultureof the NHS, change management and management roles. It demonstrateshow management theory has influenced health care and encourages thereader to become actively involved in shaping management and healthcare development. an essential guide for students and qualified staff examines key concepts and theories explores evidence based practice relates theory to practice.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This expansive, inter-disciplinary guide to Renaissance plays and the world they played to gives readers a colorful overview of England s great dramatic age.Provides an expansive and inter-disciplinary approach to Renaissance plays and the world they played to.Offers a colourful and comprehensive overview of the material conditions of England s most important dramatic period.Gives readers facts and data along with up-to-date interpretation of the plays.Looks at the drama in terms of its cultural agency, its collaborative nature, and its ideological complexity.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For over a century, developmental disabilities have been associatedwith crime in prejudicial and pejorative contexts. Offenders with Developmental Disabilities provides a balanced,comprehensive review of the prevalence, nature and development ofoffending by those with intellectual disabilities. Not only doesthis volume include coverage of evidence-based assessment andtreatment ideas, strategies and plans, but also places the field ina historical, legal and ethical context. William Lindsay, John Taylor and Peter Sturmey have broughttogether a wealth of contributors from differing backgrounds toshare new material and knowledge of assessments, treatment, andservice issues in a single volume. Divided into five parts, Part Iopens with theoretical issues; Part II deals with legal andservices contexts including ethical concerns; Part III considersrisk assessment, general assessment and approaches to evaluation;Part IV addresses specific issues of sexual offending, anger andaggression, fire raising, dual diagnosis, female offenders andpersonality disorder; Part V concludes with service development,professional and research issues. Forensic practitioners and students from psychology and psychiatry,lawyers and advocates, nurses and social workers will all find thiscomprehensive and practical book an inspiration in taking thisfield forward.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Exercise Physiology: A Thematic Approach introduces students with little or no background in human biology to the fundamentals of the physiological processes involved in sports performance. Its central theme is the physiological explanation of maximal oxygen uptake, one of the key concepts in sport and exercise physiology courses. It also includes material on anaerobic metabolism, carbon dioxide excretion and some special cases such as oxygen uptake at altitude and in a variety of extreme climates.\* Clearly written to provides a logical, linear development of the key concepts.\* Maximises the use of student's practical laboratory experiences.\* Includes numerous sporting examples to which students can relate.\* Excellent pedagogy including learning objectives, problems, objective tests and a glossary of terms and symbols.This is the first title in an exciting new series of Sports Science textbooks - Wiley SportTexts. It aims to provide textbooks covering the key disciplines within the academic study of sport. The series adopts a student-centred, interactive, problem-solving approach with the students' immediate practical experience as the starting point.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Written primarily for students taking courses in managerial economics in Britain and Europe, The Business Economics and Managerial Decision Making analyses the growth and development of privately owned firms and also the decisions made by firms operating in both private and public sector enterprises. Coverage is clear and concise, and avoids specialist techniques such as linear programming, which in a European context tend to belong in courses dealing with operations research. The book also avoids straying into areas of industrial economics, instead retaining a sharp focus on relevant issues such as the theory of the firm and the varying objectives that may be adopted in practice. Key sections are supported by case studies of real firms and actual decisions made.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Renewable Bioresources: scope and modification for non-food applications is the first text to consider the broad concept of renewable materials from the socio-economic aspects through to the chemical production and technical aspects of treating different raw products. The text sets the context of the renewables debate with key opening chapters on green chemistry, and the current situation of US and EU policy regarding sustainability and industrial waste. The quantitative and technical scope and production of renewable resources is then discussed with material looking at integral valorisation, the primary production of raw materials, downstream processing, and the identification of renewable crop materials. The latter part of the book concludes with a discussion on the uses for renewable materials such as carbohydrates, woods, fibres, biopolymers, lipids and proteins in different industrial applications, including a key chapter on the high value-added industries.\* Covers the broad concept of renewable resources from different points of view.\* Takes readers through the identification, production, processing and end-applications for renewable raw materials.\* Considers and compares EU and US renewable resources and sustainability objectives.\* Devotes one chapter to green chemistry and sustainability, focussing on the green industrial processes.This is an essential book for upper level undergraduates and Masters students taking modules on Renewable Resources, Green Chemistry, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Agricultural Science and Environmental Technology. It will also benefit industry professionals and product developers who are looking at improved economic and environmental means of utilising renewable materials.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now available in paperback. In this volume, different approaches to Psychodynamic/Object Relations approaches are examined. It covers the important issues in the field, with topics ranging from 'psychodynamic psychotherapy with undergraduate and graduate students' to 'a relational feminist psychodynamic approach to sexual desire' to 'psychodynamic/object relations group therapy with shizophrenic patients.'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Managing Scientists' offers strategies for fostering communication and colaboration among scientists. It shows how to build cohesive, productive, and focused teams to succeed in the competive research and development marketplace. This book will help any manager to: Build focused teams while promoting individual achievement. Increase productivity, creativity, and innovating thinking. Communicate effectively with the group and the organization at large. Address the 'human' side of scientists and science. The book contains case histories, offers valuable insight into organization culture, and is written in a cleear, readable style. In effectively balances theory with real-world examples to provide a stimulating and practical guide to managing researchers for the scientists and nonscientist alike.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now available in paperback. The Cognitive/Behavioral/Functional model is a landmark that combines established and cutting-edge authors and issues, as well as integrating material for both novice and experienced theorists, researchers, and practitioners. In this volume, international authors, many of whom are pioneers in their approach, illustrate issues clearly and apply them to diverse populations. Chapters in supervision and ethical issues provide unique and valuable perspectives.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ask questions not on the agenda Explore ideas wherever they lead Pursue goals because they're important Create options not yet perceived According to premier researcher Don Braben, these are the vital intellectual processes that underlie all human achievement, the kinds of risk-taking activities that have made our civilization what it is today. Yet, warns Braben, the same pioneer spirit that fueled our meteoric industrial and scientific growth is now being undermined by a growing climate of corporate caution and conformity. In this groundbreaking manifesto on the importance of scientific freedom, Braben asserts that the greatest long-term risks facing humanity will not come from weapons of mass destruction, prolonged global war, devastating disease or famine, or even from extinction by a huge wayward meteor. Rather they will come from the debilitating attrition caused by the rising tides of bureaucracy and control that are steadily strangling human ingenuity and undermining our future. Addressing this serious and growing problem, Pioneering Research: A Risk Worth Taking explains the urgent need to maintain both the originality and freedom of expression that is so vital to our economic growth and scientific development. Citing global trends and attitudes that currently threaten these conditions, Braben details some bold new initiatives that may offer a possible solution. A compelling read for today's scientists, policy makers, and concerned laypeople, Braben's book will change our understanding of the politics of scientific achievement and expose the threat to our future from bureaucracy, paper trails, political correctness, lowest common denominator solutions, and accountability-the invisible chains that bind the imagination and damage our society irreparably. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is a collection of the key articles written by renowned Wittgenstein scholar, G.P. Baker, on Wittgenstein's later philosophy, published posthumously. - Following Baker's death in 2002, the volume has been edited by collaborator and partner, Katherine Morris. - Contains articles previously only available in other languages, and one previously unpublished paper. - Completely distinct from the widely-known work Baker did with P.M.S. Hacker in the Analytical Commentary on the Philosophical Investigations (Blackwell Publishing, 1980-1996). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Stroke is a common and devasting event, which often results in death or major loss of independence, with immense human and financial costs. In the developed world stroke accounts for around 10 per cent of all deaths and is the most important single cause of severe disability among western people living in their own homes. Futhermore, in the next 30 years, the burden of stroke will grow substantially in most developing nations. There is now substantial evidence that dietary habits not only influence the prevalence of stroke, but also its course and outcome once it has occurred. The author, Salah Gariballa, who has many years' experience working in this area, carefully presents and reviews this information in a user-friendly and accessible manner. The book is divided into three major sections. Section I covers nutrition and ageing and includes chapters on the challenge of stroke, ageing changes and nutrition, macro- and micronutrient intake in elderly people and the diagnosis of protein-energy undernutrition. Section II deals with nutritional factors and the risk of stroke, and includes details of the role of dietary and nutritional factors in stroke prevention, antioxidants and risk from ischaemic stroke, homocysteine and endothelial dysfunction. The final section of the book covers nutrition factors following stroke, including cerebral ischaemia, protein-energy undernutrition and the nutritional status and support of stroke and special stroke patients. A final chapter looks at probable future directions, including important recommendations. Nutrition and stroke is essential reading for nutritionists, dietitians and many other groups of health professionals, including general practitioners, gerontologists, occupational therapists and nursing staff. Personnel in pharmaceutical and food companies involved in the formulation of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals will find much of interest within the book's covers. Those dealing with the prevention and treatment of stroke around the world should read this book, and copies should be available in libraries of universities and medical schools worldwide.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A large sector of the United States (U.S.) population. About 22 percent of Americans, approximately 55 million people, are considered 'rural' residents. Rural people have a unique set of health issues; they experience social, cultural, and economic disadvantages that can increase their risk for adverse health consequences. The first text of its kind, Critical Issues in Rural Health, provides comprehensive sociological study of rural health and health care trends in the United States, by examining the health and well-being of rural populations at all stages of life. Editors Glasgow, Morton, and Johnson present integrative reviews of theory and research on rural health issues, with the most up-to-date statistics of empirical research. This informative and groundbreaking text goes beyond the scope of previous studies and emphasizes differences between rural and urban areas in health and health care. Surprisingly little research has examined the differences in disability and morality rates by residence or degree of rurality-this book does. In additon, contributing authors report on the impact of age or life stage, race and ethnicity, social class, rural occupations, and community structure on various health issues.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The field of telecommunications is becoming ever more complex. In order to manage the new Telecom industry it is necessary not only to understand its 3 main components, namelythe end users, the technology and networks,and the business aspects, but also their vital inter-relationships. Complexity leads to uncertainty, and one effect of uncertainty is for people to underestimate the complexity of the business and the technology. This book takes a holistic approach to the subject and can be used as a tool for decreasing this uncertainty. During 2000 many operators paid extremely high sums of money for 3G licenses in a number of European countries, supposing a potential corresponding and balancing revenue from mobile services in the new frequency band.Obviously today the licenses are questionable.Consequently, suppliers and operators were forced to reduce their international work force. What are the underlying reasons Since the true rate and level of development was hardly foreseen by anyone, the picture is complex, including factors such as psychology and belief in a new economy.It is immediately clear that the end user impact has been severely under-estimated.It is also clear that the expected development has and is happening, with more speed than expected, and continues to be complemented with solutions such as wireless LANs. This book treats the paradigm shift from a number of angles: user needs and demands, deregulation of telecom and the convergence between telecommunications, data communications and the media industry, the service plan, service implementation, QoS, and Security. Understanding Changing Telecommunications focuses on the overall principles and context of the new telecommunications world rather than on high-level technical descriptions in order to aid the understanding and development of the next generation of telecom networks. e.g. multimedia over IP and 3G. - Discusses the development of telecommunications up until 2005 - Provides a holistic view of the world of telecommunications - Covers three main areas: End-users, Technologies and Networks, and Telecom Business, and their vital inter-relationships - Offers support and advice for those needing to implement business plans Essential reading for staff with operators and providers involved in the telecom networks, especially management, planning and design, development, integration and training, as well as Business analysts and investors keen to understand the current state of the Telecom industry.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Understanding and predicting the behaviour of natural and human environmental systems is crucial for the effective management of the Earth's limited resources. Recently, great advances have been made through spatial modelling. This book provides a snapshot of the latest research in modelling technologies and methodologies within five environmental fields; the cryosphere, hydrology, geomorphology, vegetation interfaces and urban environments. Spatial Modelling of the Terrestrial Environment deals with the use of remote sensing, numerical models and GIS in addressing important natural and human environmental sciences issues, focusing on the theory and application of modelling remotely sensed data within the context of environmental processes. Extensive case material exemplifies the latest research and modelling paradigms presented in the book.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Demonstrates how nonresponse in sample surveys and censuses can be handled by replacing each missing value with two or more multiple imputations. Clearly illustrates the advantages of modern computing to such handle surveys, and demonstrates the benefit of this statistical technique for researchers who must analyze them. Also presents the background for Bayesian and frequentist theory. After establishing that only standard complete-data methods are needed to analyze a multiply-imputed set, the text evaluates procedures in general circumstances, outlining specific procedures for creating imputations in both the ignorable and nonignorable cases. Examples and exercises reinforce ideas, and the interplay of Bayesian and frequentist ideas presents a unified picture of modern statistics.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Authors are well known and highly recognized by the 'acoustic echo and noise community.'Presents a detailed description of practical methods to control echo and noiseDevelops a statistical theory for optimal control parameters and presents practical estimation and approximation methods.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Geography and GIS, surfaces can be analysed and visualised through various data structures, and topological data structures describe surfaces in the form of a relationship between certain surface-specific features. Drawn from many disciplines with a strong applied aspect, this is a research-led, interdisciplinary approach to the creation, analysis and visualisation of surfaces, focussing on topological data structures.Topological Data Structures for Surfaces: an introduction for Geographical Information Science describes the concepts and applications of these data structures. The book focuses on how these data structures can be used to analyse and visualise surface datasets from a range of disciplines such as human geography, computer graphics, metrology, and physical geography. Divided into two Parts, Part I defines the topological surface data structures and explains the various automated methods used for their generation. Part II demonstrates a number of applications of surface networks in diverse fields, ranging from sub-atomic particle collision visualisation to the study of population density patterns. To ensure that the material is accessible, each Part is prefaced by an overview of the techniques and application.\* Provides GI scientists and geographers with an accessible overview of current surface topology research.\* Algorithms are presented and explained with practical examples of their usage.\* Features an accompanying website developed by the Editor - geog.le.ac.uk/sanjayrana/surface-networks/This book is invaluable for researchers and postgraduate students working in departments of GI Science, Geography and Computer Science. It also constitutes key reference material for Masters students working on surface analysis projects as part of a GI Science or Computer Science programme.…