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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A source of hope, expert advice, and guidance for people with borderline personality disorder and those who love them Do you experience frightening, often violent mood swings that make you fear for your sanity Are you often depressed Do you engage in self-destructive behaviors such as drug or alcohol abuse, anorexia, compulsive eating, self-cutting, and hair pulling Do you feel empty inside, or as if you don't know who you are Do you dread being alone and fear abandonment Do you have trouble finishing projects, keeping a job, or forming lasting relationships If you or someone you love answered yes to the majority of these questions, there's a good chance that you or that person suffers from borderline personality disorder, a commonly misunderstood and misdiagnosed psychological problem afflicting tens of millions of people. Princess Diana was one of the most well-known BPD sufferers. As a source of hope and practical advice for BPD sufferers and those who love them, this new book by Dr. Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus, bestselling authors of I Hate You, Don't Leave Me, offers proven techniques that help you: \* Manage mood swings \* Develop lasting relationships \* Improve your self-esteem \* Keep negative thoughts at bay \* Control destructive impulses \* Understand your treatment options \* Find professional help.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Reflections of Prague is the story of how a Czech Jewish family become embroiled in the most tragic and tumultuous episodes of the twentieth century. Through their eyes we see the history of their beloved Prague, a unique European city, and the wider, political forces that tear their lives apart. Their moving story traces the major events, turmoil, oppression and triumphs of Europe through the last hundred years from the Austro Hungarian Empire to the First World War; from the vibrant artistic and intellectual life of Prague in the times of Kafka, the Capek Brothers and Masaryk to years of hunger in a Polish ghetto and the concentration camps of Hitler; from the tyrannous rule of Stalin to the rekindled hopes of Dubcek and the subsequent Soviet occupation to liberation under Havel. Told from Ivan s perspective, it is a poignant but uplifting tale that tells of life lived with purpose and conviction, in the face of personal suffering and sacrifice. A remarkable book. This archetypical story of the twentieth century is intertwined with an almost stream of consciousness narrative of the history of the Czechs, of Prague, interspersed with samples of exquisite poetry by great contemporary poets. So the narrative flows like Eliot s sweet Thames full of the debris of tragic lives, of horrors, of moments of beauty and testimonies of love all against the backdrop of man s inhumanity. Josef kvorecký A poignant and vivid mémoire of a child searching for traces of his father, lost in the murky ideologies of post war Central Europe. An engrossing book. Sir John Tusa.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You've read the headlines: industry after industry (airlines, automakers, drug companies, high tech) battered by globalization, deregulation, and commoditization. The Darwinian struggle to deliver profitable products and services keeps getting more brutal as competitive advantage gaps get narrower and narrower. Anything you invent today will soon be copied by someone else -- probably better or cheaper.Many companies thrive during the early stages of their life cycle, reveling in bursts of energy and advancement, only to fall slack during periods of inertia and die out while others surge ahead. But some notable companies have figured out how to deal with Darwin at every phase of their evolution -- making changes on the fly while fending off challenges from every quarter.Dealing with Darwin will help you understand your company's role in its market ecosystem; where your competitive advantage came from in the past and how it will change in the future; what kinds of differentiation will be most rewarded in your current marketplace; and how to transform your internal dynamics to overcome the inertia that threatens every bold innovation.Bestselling author Geoffrey Moore has consulted for dozens of major companies on this challenge of innovation versus inertia. But in the fall of 2002, he got an unprecedented offer from John Chambers, the CEO of Cisco Systems: unlimited access to Cisco's management processes, with permission to reveal exactly how Cisco continues to innovate relentlessly as a mature enterprise. This collaboration led to the case study that forms the heart of the book -- not just an insider story but a masterpiece of management analysis.Dealing with Darwin, Moore's most ambitious work to date, offers nothing less than a new unified theory of the evolution of markets. Drawing on hundreds of different examples, Moore illuminates how established companies can prevent their own extinction -- not by throwing resources wildly at every potential innovation, but by moving forward with precision, courage, and smart timing.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An accessible introduction to FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSISGETTING STARTED IN FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSISIf you've picked up this book, you probably recognize the value of fundamental analysis, but aren't sure that you can master it. With Getting Started in Fundamental Analysis as your guide, you'll quickly become familiar with the key concepts of this discipline and learn how to put them into action in the real world.Getting Started in Fundamental Analysis contains important insights that can help you manage risk and make more informed investment decisions. Each chapter is filled with a variety of relevant illustrations, examples, and definitions that bring important concepts to life. Written in a non-technical format that's easy to follow, Getting Started in Fundamental Analysis provides valuable coverage of:\* The audited statement\* Finding financial information online\* The process of confirmation\* Balance sheet and income statement ratios\* The P/E ratio and how to use it\* How the combination of fundamental analysis with technical methods creates a powerful strategyStraightforward and accessible, Getting Started in Fundamental Analysis is not just an introduction to a range of analytical tools collectively called fundamental analysis. It's designed to help you put those tools to work in identifying risk levels, making valid and reliable comparisons, and picking stocks for your portfolio. It is this activity--deciding which stocks to buy, how long to hold them, and when to sell--that lies at the center of a successful and profitable investment program.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Find tips for creating efficient PL/SQL codeIf you know a bit about SQL, this book will make PL/SQL programming painless!The Oracle has spoken -- you need to get up to speed on PL/SQL programming, right We predict it'll be a breeze with this book! You'll find out about code structures, best practices, and code naming standards, how to use conditions and loops, where to place PL/SQL code in system projects, ways to manipulate data, and more.Discover how to\* Write efficient, easy-to-maintain code\* Test and debug PL/SQL routines\* Integrate SQL and PL/SQL\* Apply PL/SQL best practices\* Use new features introduced in Oracle 9i and 10g.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This updated edition of Ernest Gellner's classic exploration of the roots of nationalism includes an extended introduction from John Breuilly, tracing the way the field has changed over the past two decades. - As pertinent today as it was when it was first published in 1983. - Argues that nationalism is a product of industrialization. - The new edition includes references to important work on nationalism published since 1983. - Second Edition not available in the USA.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Based on the findings in recently released archive papers and letters, as well as extensive library and historical resources, Alan Axelrod offers a compelling profile of the remarkable leadership discipline of a general often called a 'military CEO.' In fascinating detail, Axelrod reveals that Ike was more than a great military leader; he was also a great executive who could-and did-write a reassuring letter to the mother of a solider one moment and make decisions impacting millions of lives the next. Follow Ike's path as Supreme Commander from the invasion of North Africa to victory in Europe and learn the lessons of great leadership along the way, including: - The nature of leadership - Managing detail without sacrificing the 'big picture' - Ensuring follow-through to execution - Building a team - Converting conflict into common cause - Getting the facts and making plans - Mentoring, motivating, and inspiring.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Basis trading is an important part of the government bond markets. In this book we review the essential elements of this type of trading. Written by a former government bond market maker and proprietary bond trader, the book features:\* Basic concepts of forward pricing\* The determinants of the basis\* Repo financing\* Hedging using bond futures\* Trading the basis and an introduction to trading strategy\* The concept of the cheapest-to-deliver bond\* The net basis and the implied repo rateThe book is illustrated with in-depth practical examples and written in an accessible style. It will be of vital use to anyone with an interest or involvement in the government bond futures market.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Transform data into action for competitive advantage 'The knowledge assets of an organization are becoming increasingly important for competitive advantage, and therefore, the way in which knowledge is created, renewed, and communicated is critical. This book provides practical insights into how this may be achieved through the establishment of a Business Intelligence Competency Centre and is a valuable read for 'information professionals.'' --Bill Sturman, Information Architecture Project Manager The Open University, United Kingdom 'BI is more than technology and projects. BI must live in the organization--as a BICC. This book helps to make BI tangible and understandable, bringing it to life.' --Miriam Eisenmann, Project Manager (PMP) CSC Ploenzke AG, Germany 'This book is a must-read for planning and implementing your BICC. It is a pragmatic guide that addresses a lot, if not all, of the questions you'll be asking yourself. Don't miss out on getting a head start from the people who thought this through from start to finish . . . Pray your competitors don't get hold of this book!' --Claudia Imhoff, President Intelligent Solutions, Inc., USA 'Creating a BICC forces the organization to focus on the importance of centralizing the gathering, interpreting, and analyzing of information to create business insight.' --Anne Ulyate, Group Manager Business Intelligence Mutual & Federal, South Africa 'BI is a highly visible element in the 'business value' trend for IT investments. Initiatives, such as competency centers, should empower user organizations to drive even more value out of their BI investments.' --Marianne Kolding, Director, European ServicesIDC, United Kingdom.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Some people are just born lucky Right Wrong. You have to create your own luck.The good news is, there are proven ways to become luckier person and get the success you want in your life. In The Book of Luck, Heather Summers and Anne Watson reveal how to be lucky, always. They explain what has been missing for you in the past and outline what you need to know for the future.The Book of Luck is a must-read for those who want to move up in the world. It is crammed full of practical tips on how to turn the tide of your luck.You will learn how to:\* Choose your own luck\* Transform negatives into positives\* Wake up to the potential of confidence\* Assess your openness to luck and your ability to benefit from it\* Uuse your personal strengths to increase the times you get it right\* Develop a good luck mindsetThe Book of Luck includes a Lusk Questionnaire that will enable you to check how you already are - and to re-check your progress as your luck quotient increases. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Following the success of Drop the Pink Elephant, Bill McFarlan and leading psychiatrist Dr Alex Yellowlees from The Priory, offer explanations about what affects confidence and practical advice to build confidence to become a happy, well-rounded individual. Whether you are leading a high powered corporate lifestyle, at home raising a family, studying at university or unemployed Are You Good Enough will help to create confidence and boost it so that you reach your goals, banish low self- esteem and eliminate self-doubt, explained in terms that all can understand.Imagine being able to replace negatives with positives, having clarity and being able to pay and accept compliments with sincerity. Think about how good it would be to be direct with your manager about being overworked on your project and not being able to make a deadline without feeling anxiety and stress. Gain knowledge in pruning friendships from unhealthy 'all take' and 'no give ' to healthy balanced friendships. Learn how to boost your own confidence and pass your awareness of self-esteem onto your children, encouraging them to thrive and be confident adults. It is not possible to alter the past and your own set of circumstances that had detrimental consequences on your mindset but it is within your grasp to learn how to change your attitude and outlook to become that contented, confident person you would like to be. Let Are You Good Enough based on real life experiences, triumphs and tragedies and solutions to deep-seated problems, show you how. …

Softcover. Zustand: gut. Auflage: 1. Auflage (11. Mai 2006). Visual Basic 2005 für Dummies Bill Sempf Sandra Geisler Visual Basic Software-Entwickler .NET Programmiertheorie Dialogboxen Popup-Menüs Fenster Objekte Klassen Objektorientierung Wiley VCH Verlag GmbH Dieses Buch stellt dem Programmier-Neuling wie dem Umsteiger die Syntax von Visual Basic vor. Natürlich wird auch erklärt, was Objektorientierung bedeutet, was Objekte und Klassen sind und wie man sie in Visual Basic bildet. Last, but not least erfährt der Leser, wie er seine eigenen Windows-Anwendungen programmieren kannDialogboxen, Popup-Menüs und Fenster selbst gemacht! Dabei benutzt William Sempf immer konkrete, praxisnahe Beispiele, die die Programmiertheorie mit Leben füllen. Über den Autor William Sempf ist Software-Entwickler und .NET-Experte sowie Autor zahlreicher Bücher zum Thema Visual Basic. In deutscher Sprache. 383 pages. 24,2 x 17,2 x 2,2 cm.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This important volume offers a comprehensive overview of new approaches to health-related behavior from a self-regulation perspective.It outlines assumptions on which self-regulation theories are based, discusses recent research and draws out the implications for practice with a particular focus on changing health behavior. Reflecting the notion that health-promoting behavior is goal-directed, chapters consider key factors such as:\* social influences\* the nature of health goals\* health risk behavior\* unintentional behavior\* maintaining self-control\* frustrations in goal striving\* maintaining health behavior change.Self-Regulation in Health Behavior offers a valuable new perspective on health behavior. It is essential reading for MSc students in health psychology, as well as researchers, practising health psychologists and clinical health psychologists.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Emotional abuse and neglect are at the core of all types of child maltreatment, and have the most harmful effects on the physical and psychological development and well being of children. Yet they are considered to be the most difficult to deal with by those who have the responsibility to protect and intervene in effective ways. In this book the author explores the concept of a damaged child, and asks what are the different types of injury, ranging from active to passive, physical to emotional, that stop children from reaching their full potential psychologically and physically The author questions whether emotional damage to a child can be repaired and answers questions such as: Is some injury irreversible What therapeutic techniques are available to deal with emotional abuse Can the abusers as well as the abused be helped to change Case studies are provided to illustrate the features of emotional abuse, and chapters are devoted to the assessment and prediction of emotional abuse, effects of emotional abuse as the child grows up, intervention and treatment and working with the family as a whole.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Clinicians are taught masses of facts, but not how to use them in the messy reality of patient care. This book provides a missing link between evidence and the clinical coalface. Though there are plenty of guides to evidence-based medicine, few explain how to build the information into patient oriented decision-making. Clinical Thinking allows you to think both logically and laterally about daily clinical issues and look at problems from different angles. - Uses realistic scenarios, frameworks and models - Takes you through the whole decision-making process, from observation and narrative to evaluating the best evidence for the individual situation - Illustrations and flow charts help clarify this new approach - These methods have been tried and tested by the authors, internationally respected general practitioners and teachers in primary care - all leaders in the evidence-based medicine movement This book takes clinical medicine a big step forward in the direction of patient-focused practice.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Blackwell Guide to Philosophy of Language is a collection of twenty new essays in a cutting-edge and wide-ranging field. - Surveys central issues in contemporary philosophy of language while examining foundational topics - Provides pedagogical tools such as abstracts and suggestions for further readings - Topics addressed include the nature of meaning, speech acts and pragmatics, figurative language, and naturalistic theories of reference.…

Hardcover. Zustand: gut. Auflage: Har/Cdr (23. Mai 2006). The world of quantitative finance (QF) is one of the fastest growing areas of research and its practical applications to derivatives pricing problem. Since the discovery of the famous Black-Scholes equation in the 1970's we have seen a surge in the number of models for a wide range of products such as plain and exotic options, interest rate derivatives, real options and many others. Gone are the days when it was possible to price these derivatives analytically. For most problems we must resort to some kind of approximate method. In this book we employ partial differential equations (PDE) to describe a range of one-factor and multi-factor derivatives products such as plain European and American options, multi-asset options, Asian options, interest rate options and real options. PDE techniques allow us to create a framework for modeling complex and interesting derivatives products. Having defined the PDE problem we then approximate it using the Finite Difference Method (FDM). This method has been used for many application areas such as fluid dynamics, heat transfer, semiconductor simulation and astrophysics, to name just a few. In this book we apply the same techniques to pricing real-life derivative products. We use both traditional (or well-known) methods as well as a number of advanced schemes that are making their way into the QF literature: * Crank-Nicolson, exponentially fitted and higher-order schemes for one-factor and multi-factor options * Early exercise features and approximation using front-fixing, penalty and variational methods * Modelling stochastic volatility models using Splitting methods * Critique of ADI and Crank-Nicolson schemes; when they work and when they don't work * Modelling jumps using Partial Integro Differential Equations (PIDE) * Free and moving boundary value problems in QF Included with the book is a CD containing information on how to set up FDM algorithms, how to map these algorithms to C++ as well as several working programs for one-factor and two-factor models. We also provide source code so that you can customize the applications to suit your own needs. Finite Difference Methods in Financial EngineeringA Partial Differential Equation Approach (Wiley Finance) Daniel J. Duffy quantitative finance research derivatives pricing Black-Scholes equation exotic options interest rate partial differential equatio This book proved to be a useful reference for practical implementation of finite-difference methods for PDEs: several one- and multi-factor financial derivatives pricing models, including local volatility models and models with stochastic volatilities. The methods described in the text are stable, accurate and reasonably efficient. Stability of FD methods is obviously of top concern to the author (as it should be to readers as well), and he goes into extensive detail evaluating the stability of various techniques. The writing is clear and consistent, though a "notational" index or glossary would have been helpful, particularly in the early going. The author provides several practical examples, which lends a refreshing degree of concreteness to the book. Author: Daniel Duffy is a numerical analyst who has been working in the IT business since 1979. He has been involved in the analysis, design and implementation of systems using object-oriented, component and (more recently) intelligent agent technologies to large industrial and financial applications. As early as 1993 he was involved in C++ projects for risk management and options applications with a large Dutch bank. His main interest is in finding robust and scalable numerical schemes that approximate the partial differential equations that model financial derivatives products. He has an M.Sc. in the Finite Element Method first-order hyperbolic systems and a Ph.D. in robust finite difference methods for convection-diffusion partial differential equations. Both degrees are from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. Daniel Duffy is founder of Datasim Education and Datasim Component Technology, two companies involved in training, consultancy and software development. ISBN 978-0470858820 ISBN 0470858826 Reihe/Serie The Wiley Finance Series Verlagsort Chichester Sprache englisch Maße 178 x 252 mmWirtschaft Betriebswirtschaft Management ISBN-10 0-470-85882-6 0470858826 ISBN-13 978-0-470-85882-0 9780470858820 Content: 0 Goals of this Book and Global Overview 1 0.1 What is this book? 1 0.2 Why has this book been written? 2 0.3 For whom is this book intended? 2 0.4 Why should I read this book? 2 0.5 The structure of this book 3 0.6 What this book does not cover 4 0.7 Contact, feedback and more information 4 PART I THE CONTINUOUS THEORY OF PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 5 1 An Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations 7 1.1 Introduction and objectives 7 1.2 Two-point boundary value problem 8 1.3 Linear boundary value problems 9 1.4 Initial value problems 10 1.5 Some special cases 10 1.6 Summary and conclusions 11 2 An Introduction to Partial Differential Equations 13 2.1 Introduction and objectives 13 2.2 Partial differential equations 13 2.3 Specialisations 15 2.4 Parabolic partial differential equations 18 2.5 Hyperbolic equations 20 2.6 Systems of equations 22 2.7 Equations containing integrals 23 2.8 Summary and conclusions 24 3 Second-Order Parabolic Differential Equations 25 3.1 Introduction and objectives 25 3.2 Linear parabolic equations 25 3.3 The continuous problem 26 3.4 The maximum principle for parabolic equations 28 3.5 A special case: one-factor generalised Black Scholes models 29 3.6 Fundamental solution and the Green s function 30 3.7 Integral representation of the solution of parabolic PDEs 31 3.8 Parabolic equations in one space dimension 33 3.9 Summary and conclusions 35 4 An Introduction to the Heat Equation in One Dimension 37 4.1 Introduction and objectives 37 4.2 Motivation and background 38 4.3 The heat equation and financial engineering 39 4.4 The separation of variables technique 40 4.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Registered investment advisers are accustomed to regulatory scrutiny. But the pressure to understand changing compliance regulations and to meet the requirements they impose has never been more intense. A range of scandals and abuses-from the laundering of terrorist funds to mutual fund trading shenanigans-has caused the Securities and Exchange Commission to tighten regulation and step up enforcement. Unfortunately, definitive compliance information-the kind that can save advisers precious time and spare them serious trouble--has not been easy to find. Until now. The RIA's Compliance Solution Bookgathers the information needed most and puts it all in one place. Here advisers will find plain-English translations of the rules that regulate such issues as: - advisory contracts and fees - advertising and client communications - RIA compliance programs and codes of ethics - custody of customer accounts - completing, filing, and amending Form ADV - selecting brokers and executing trades.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Experts from five continents provide a thorough exploration of cultural studies, looking at different ideas, places and problems addressed by the field. - Brings together the latest work in cultural studies and provides a synopsis of critical trends - Showcases thirty contributors from five continents - Addresses the key topics in the field, the relationship of cultural studies to other disciplines, and cultural studies around the world - Offers a gritty introduction for the neophyte who is keen to find out what cultural studies is, and covers in-depth debates to satisfy the appetite of the advanced scholar - Includes a comprehensive bibliography and a listing of cultural studies websites - Now available in paperback for the course market.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This new edition of Occupational Therapy in Oncology and Palliative Care is fully updated and contains brand new chapters on creativity as a psychodynamic approach, outcome measures in oncology and palliative Care, HIV-related cancers and palliative care.The book explores what cancer is and the challenges faced by Occupational Therapists in oncology and palliative care. This new edition discusses the range of Occupational Therapy interventions in symptom control, anxiety management and relaxation, the management of breathlessness and fatigue and the variety of work in paediatric oncology and palliative care. It focuses on the client-centred approach of the Occupational Therapy Programme in the form of a Case StudyOccupational Therapy in Oncology and Palliative Care Second Edition is a practical text and can be used in a workbook situation as well as being evidence-based to support the professional and high standard of care, which Occupational Therapy supplies to patients in the oncology and palliative care setting.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Nursing research has focused on evaluating the effectiveness of clinical supervision, but there remains uncertainty as to what facets of clinical supervision are potent in realising effectiveness.This book reports on an investigation on the practice of clinical supervision in mental health nursing. Incorporating three case studies, it illuminates the reciprocal interactions between clinical supervisor and supervisee. While the book uncovers a number of limitations in the process of clinical supervision and gaps in mental health nurses' level of competence in interpersonal relations it provides a basis for a more critical approach to this important element of professional development.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Compliance requirements are here to stay.Prepare your company for the growing challenge.A Wall Street Journal/Harris poll revealed that two thirds of investors express doubts in the ability of corporate boards of directors to provide effective oversight. In the shadow of recent global scandals involving businesses such as Parmalat and WorldCom, Manager's Guide to Compliance: Best Practices and Case Studies is essential reading for you, whether your organization is a major corporation or a small business.This timely handbook places U.S. and global regulatory information, as well as critical compliance guidance, in an easy-to-access format and helps you make sense of all the complex issues connected with fraud and compliance.'Wide perspectives and best practices combined deliver a punch that will knock your 'SOX' off! The author has blended together a critical mix necessary for effectively handling the requirements of SOX.'--Rob Nance, Publisher, AccountingWEB, Inc.'Robust compliance and corporate governance is an absolute necessity in today's business environment. This new book by Anthony Tarantino is an authoritative guide to understanding and implementing compliance and regulatory requirements in the United States and around the world. From SOX to COSO to ERM, this book covers them all.'--Martin T. Biegelman, Certified Fraud Examiner, Fellow and Regent Emeritus of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and coauthor of Executive Roadmap to Fraud Prevention and Internal Control: Creating a Culture of Compliance'If compliance wasn't difficult enough, now companies are faced with a barrage of technology vendors claiming to automate compliance as if it were a project. In his new book, Dr. Tarantino paints the reality of the situation: companies need to embrace the broader tenets of governance and use technology to embed governance policies and controls into their daily business processes. Only then can they gain business value from their compliance investments.'--Chris Capdevila, CEO and cofounder, LogicalApps.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rheumatology Nursing - A Creative Approach, 2nd Edition has been extensively updated to keep abreast of the rapidly changing specialty, rheumatology. One of the primary nursing challenges is to work in partnership with the patient and their family through various stages of the illness, and to help them to maintain a good quality of life. In addition to the whole range of nursing skills required, nurses need an in-depth knowledge of the musculoskeletal system, the immune system and the different diseases and treatments. Rheumatology Nursing - A Creative Approach, 2nd Edition will provide nurses with this key knowledge.Rheumatology Nursing - A Creative Approach, 2nd Edition in written in four sections. The emphasis is on addressing the patients' problems, assessing the effects of the disease both on the body and psychologically and suggesting treatments best suited to the individual patient. The book encourages nurses to work in partnership with the patients and their carers, adopting a holistic approach to care.This engaging new updated edition is intended primarily for nurses working at post-basic level, it will also be useful to pre-registered nurses and for those, undertaking continuing nurse education. Rheumatology Nursing - A Creative Approach, 2nd Edition covers the needs of all nurses involved with rheumatology patients both in hospital and at home.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now Available for the First Time in Paperback! This unique volume provides a definitive overview of modern and traditional brewing fermentation. Written by two experts with unrivalled experience from years with a leading international brewer, coverage includes all aspects of brewing fermentation together with the biochemistry, physiology and genetics of brewers' yeast. Brewing Yeast and Fermentation is unique in that brewing fermentation and yeast biotechnology are covered in detail from a commercial perspective. Now available for the first time in paperback, the book is aimed at commercial brewers and their ingredient and equipment suppliers (including packaging manufacturers). It is also an essential reference source for students on brewing courses and workers in research and academic institutions. - Definitive reference work and practical guide for the industry. - Highly commercially relevant yet academically rigorous. - Authors from industry leading brewers.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There is more statistical data produced in today's modern society than ever before. This data is analysed and cross-referenced for innumerable reasons. However, many data sets have no shared element and are harder to combine and therefore obtain any meaningful inference from. Statistical matching allows just that; it is the art of combining information from different sources (particularly sample surveys) that contain no common unit. In response to modern influxes of data, it is an area of rapidly growing interest and complexity. Statistical Matching: Theory and Practice introduces the basics of statistical matching, before going on to offer a detailed, up-to-date overview of the methods used and an examination of their practical applications.\* Presents a unified framework for both theoretical and practical aspects of statistical matching.\* Provides a detailed description covering all the steps needed to perform statistical matching.\* Contains a critical overview of the available statistical matching methods.\* Discusses all the major issues in detail, such as the Conditional Independence Assumption and the assessment of uncertainty.\* Includes numerous examples and applications, enabling the reader to apply the methods in their own work.\* Features an appendix detailing algorithms written in the R language.Statistical Matching: Theory and Practice presents a comprehensive exploration of an increasingly important area. Ideal for researchers in national statistics institutes and applied statisticians, it will also prove to be an invaluable text for scientists and researchers from all disciplines engaged in the multivariate analysis of data collected from different sources.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A practical guide to semiconductor manufacturing from process control to yield modeling and experimental designFundamentals of Semiconductor Manufacturing and Process Control covers all issues involved in manufacturing microelectronic devices and circuits, including fabrication sequences, process control, experimental design, process modeling, yield modeling, and CIM/CAM systems. Readers are introduced to both the theory and practice of all basic manufacturing concepts.Following an overview of manufacturing and technology, the text explores process monitoring methods, including those that focus on product wafers and those that focus on the equipment used to produce wafers. Next, the text sets forth some fundamentals of statistics and yield modeling, which set the foundation for a detailed discussion of how statistical process control is used to analyze quality and improve yields.The discussion of statistical experimental design offers readers a powerful approach for systematically varying controllable process conditions and determining their impact on output parameters that measure quality. The authors introduce process modeling concepts, including several advanced process control topics such as run-by-run, supervisory control, and process and equipment diagnosis.Critical coverage includes the following:\* Combines process control and semiconductor manufacturing\* Unique treatment of system and software technology and management of overall manufacturing systems\* Chapters include case studies, sample problems, and suggested exercises\* Instructor support includes electronic copies of the figures and an instructor's manualGraduate-level students and industrial practitioners will benefit from the detailed exami nation of how electronic materials and supplies are converted into finished integrated circuits and electronic products in a high-volume manufacturing environment.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Multidrug pharmacy for heart failure therapy Now there is an up-to-date guide for optimizing pharmacologic therapy in treating patients with heart failure. Reflecting current practice at leading medical centers, Heart Failure: Pharmacologic Management provides both the biologic and pathologic underpinnings of each pharmacologic agent in current use. It also supplies detailed discussions of the clinical investigations that support current understanding of the risks and benefits associated with the use of these drugs. Thorough references make the book useful to the novice as well as the experienced clinician. Initial chapters focus on agents that are considered standard care: - diuretics - ACE inhibitors - angiotensin receptor antagonists - aldosterone antagonists - beta-blockers The discussion moves to agents currently under investigation: - Vasopressin antagonists - erythropoietin Next, the authors consider some controversial drugs: - inotropic agents - antiarrhythmic drugs - anticoagulants An insightful examination of pharmacogenetics considers: - how studies of the genetic profile of patients helps determine which patient populations are most likely to respond to a given class of drugs - the potential use of pharmacogenetics to tailor a pharmacologic regimen for maximum benefit and minimum risk An extremely helpful concluding chapter provides a roadmap of drugs with which to approach the patient with heart failure, along with an overview of the skills you need to use it most effectively. This straightforward, step-by-step algorithm will save you countless hours of research and help you make your prescribing decisions with confidence.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Due to the dramatic increase in competition over the last few years, it has become more and more important for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to run an efficient business and offer an adequate Quality of Service. The Competitive Internet Service Provider is a comprehensive guide for those seeking to do just that. Oliver Heckmann approaches the issue from a system point of view, looking not only at running a network, but also at connecting the network with peering and transit partners or planning the expansion of the network. The Competitive Internet Service Provider: - Offers an advanced reference on the topic, drawing on state-of-the art research in network technology. - Clearly defines the criteria enabling ISPs to operate with the greatest efficiency and deliver adequate Quality of Service. - Discusses the implications of the future multiservice Internet and multimedia applications such as Voice over IP, peer-to-peer, or network games. - Delivers a comparative evaluation of different feasible Quality of Service approaches. - Explores scientific methods such as queuing theory, network calculus, and optimization theory. - Illustrates concepts throughout with mathematical models and simulations. This invaluable reference will provide academic and industrial researchers in the field of network and communications technology, graduate students on telecommunications courses, as well as ISP managers, engineers and technicians, equipment manufacturers and consultants, with an understanding of the concepts and issues involved in running a successful ISP.…

Softcover. Zustand: gut. Auflage: 1. Auflage (12. Mai 2006). Learning Design with Alias StudioTools is your hands-on guide to modeling and visualization in 3D. Learn to communicate ideas quickly, accurately and efficiently with software tools that set the standard for outstanding design for transportation and consumer products. Learning Design with Alias StudioTools will teach you to build the most efficient designs quickly and effectively. Learn to master the world's most powerful computer aided design software through easy to follow hands-on exercises. Working with consumer and transportation projects, you'll discover the powerful tools at your disposal and learn how to translate your concepts to the screen. You'll understand the power of working in 3D for rapid ideation and collaboration. Make changes simply and quickly with a click of your mouse.Take your design from the concept stage to the final render, ready for presentation. The book explores eight unique projects based on the designs of Fridolin Beisert, Instructor at the Art Center College of Design and Features a gallery of images by students and faculty. We've even included a 90-day trial of Alias DesignStudio & Alias ImageStudio to help you further develop your skills! With this book you will- Get to know the Alias StudioTools interface - Model with primitives - Work with curves - Learn to trim and fillet - Learn to create surface edges - Understand texturing, shading & lighting - Work with Industrial & Transportation Design Projects - Explore animation with your Designs - Troubleshoot y our work - Build a mobile phone, car, tires, rims, & more What you need to use this book - Alias DesignStudio 13, Studio 13, or AutoStudio 13, or Studio Personal Learning Edition 13 - DVD-ROM drive Bonus Features - 90-day trial of Alias DesignStudio & Alas ImageStudio - Instructor-led movies - Support files Recommended Prerequisites- Alias StudioTools Beginner's Guide Related Products- StudioTools Techniques/Product Design - StudioTools Techniques/Packaging Design - StudioTools Techniques/Art to Part IntroductionHow to Use This Book. Chapter 01 Modeling with Primitives. Lesson 01 Table and Lamp. Lesson 02 Rendering Options. Chapter 02 Additive Design. Lesson 03 Modeling with Curves. Lesson 04 Boat. Chapter 03 Subtractive Design. Lesson 05 Trim and Fillet. Lesson 06 Wheels. Chapter 04 Industrial Design. Lesson 07 Rail and Rolled Edges. Lesson 08 Mobile Phone. Chapter 05 Texturing. Lesson 09 Camera Effects. Lesson 10 Shader Effects. Lesson 11 Light Effects. Chapter 06 Transportation Design. Lesson 12 Automotive Surfaces. Lesson 13 Car. Chapter 07 Animation Basics. Lesson 14 Animation Basics. Chapter 08 Alias ImageStudio. Lesson 15 ImageStudio. Chapter 09 Troubleshooting. Lesson 16 Troubleshooting Autorenporträt zu "Alias Learning Tools" Fridolin T. Beisert was born in Hamburg, Germany, where he grew up inspired by his two loving parents, a doctor and a children's book illustrator, as well as his older brother, a film director. In researching the best school for his own ambition and talent, Fridolin eventually went to the U.S. to pursue a degree from the Art center College of Design in Los Angeles, entering as an industrial design student. It was during this time as a student when he started to discover his passion for the design process and creative problem solving. He was awarded scholarships from both Art Center and Alias and also received the prestigious Universal Studios internship, which enabled him to explore his interest in entertainment design. Subsequently, Fridolin received his Bachelor of Science in both Product and Entertainment Design and was recognized with the additional title of "Distinction," Art Center's Highest graduating honor. Samples of Fridolin's work are included in the Alias StudioTools Gallery. ISBN-10 1-897177-14-3 1897177143 ISBN-13 978-1-897177-14-3 9781897177143 In englischer Sprache. 296 pages. 21 x 15 x 4,2 cm.…