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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Whatever you want out of life, you need a plan. While it might seem easier to put your trust in the cosmic order, a better way is to give fate a helping hand. It's your life, so take it personally!Don't Wait for Your Ship to Come in. takes three interweaving themes of insight, ownership and action to provide a complete course of accessible insights, tools and techniques. the themes represent:\* insight - Insight that things must change is the first step in creating positive lasting change.\* ownership - The ship belongs to you and it carries a cargo of your goals. Once you recognize that things need to change, its time to take stock of personal strengths and values and take control.\* action - Personal goals need personal action. Persistent positive action brings positive lasting change.By following these principles, you will be able to transform mere wishful thinking into well-formed goals. Don't Wait for Your Ship to come in. will help you make lasting positive change in your life and gives you the tool and techniques for doing just that.Don't just tread water. go on and make a real splash.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If you want to gain an edge in today's competitive markets, adding the candlestick methodology to your repertoire of technical analysis skills is essential. Getting Started in Candlestick Charting can help you achieve this goal, whether you're new to chart analysis or looking to enhance your understanding of the approach. This reliable resource covers thirty of the most widely recognized candlestick patterns and includes real-world charting examples backed by informative commentary.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How real estate investors and speculators can take their business globalThe real estate boom has gone global, and those successful investors who want to keep up their profits are starting to look at emerging markets on other continents. Markets in South America, Eastern Europe, India, and Asia are currently experiencing the rapid growth that mature domestic markets experienced a few years ago. Based on the author s personal experience buying and selling dozens of overseas properties, this book provides all the relevant data investors need to evaluate properties and markets anywhere in the world.Colin Barrow (Hayle, Cornwall, UK) is a non-executive director of two venture capital funds and serves on the UK Government Task Force for Business. …

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Understand the beliefs, customs, and rituals of each faith The fun and easy way to know the common elements of these widespread religions Want to know more about the faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam This plain-English guide traces their evolution from their commonorigin - Abraham - and explains their different, yet linked, beliefs.You'll see how each religion developed, endured setbacks, and became a fixture in modern society - and you'll learn how members havedeveloped similar approaches to worship. Discover: How the belief in one God originated The roots of Abraham's family tree The sacred texts of each faith Major similarities and differences How these religions influenced the world.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A practical guide that gets you geared up with proper riding techniques, safety gear, indispensable items for long trips, and handling characteristics of various motorcycle types Few activities offer more fun and excitement than motorcycling, but to get the most out of it, there's a lot you need to know, and that's where this informative motorcycle guide written in plain English comes in. From buying and maintaining a bike, to riding safely, to finding great places to ride, Motorcycling For Dummies puts you on the road with savvy and style, whether you're new to riding or an experienced motorcyclist. You'll get plenty of help in selecting the right bike and step-by-step instructions on performing routine maintenance tasks. You'll also find out how to develop safe riding habits and, maybe most important of all, you'll learn more about motorcycling organizations and how to fit in with the biker crowd. Plus, this hands-on resource shows you advanced riding techniques, offers travel tips for long-distance rides, and even helps you get your kids started in motorcycling. Discover how to: - Buy a new or used bike - Select safe, tough riding gear, from helmet and jacket to boots and pants - Get proper training and learn essential riding skills - Insure your bike - Pass even the toughest licensing test - Try your hand at cruising, touring, sports biking, and more - Get involved in motorcycle clubs and events - Deal with dangers on the road - Customize your bike to improve both style and performance This comprehensive guide concludes with a motorcycling glossary, a guide to motorcycling laws by state, and an appendix with plenty of online resources. Complete with lists of can't-miss biking events, legendary motorcyclists, and must-see motorcycling movies, Motorcycling For Dummies gives a whole new meaning to the term 'easy rider'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Make your home COPD friendly Your reassuring guide to understanding and managing COPD and getting on with your life Want to know more about COPD This straightforward guide provides clear information about this progressive disease, explaining how to recognize the warning signs, get diagnosed, and choose the best treatment. You'll see how diet, exercise, and medication affect your symptoms and make your life easier. Discover how to: Know your risk factors Find the right doctors Quit smoking, start exercising, and change your diet Improve your overall health Prepare for emergencies Help loved ones with COPD.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Want to have homebuyers knocking down your door Home Staging For Dummies delivers all the secrets to making your home stand out, sell faster, and bring in more money! It shows you how to make improvements room by room and generate a higher profit in the most cost- and time-effective way. Featuring eight full-color pages of instructive before-and-after photos, this completely practical guide demonstrates how and why to eliminate clutter, make repairs, arrange furnishings, and pave the way for buyers to make an emotional connection to your house. You'll get a handle on what buyers want and how to show it to them, find plenty of do-it-yourself tasks that add real value to your home, and get tips on producing photos of your home that will have buyers craving to see more! Discover how to: - See your home as prospective buyers will see it - Know what needs doing and what doesn't - Master the three-step home staging process - Add real value to your home without breaking the bank - Decide whether to DIY or call in the pros - Create curb appeal - Make a great first impression with a beautiful entryway - Spruce up your kitchen, bathroom, living, and dining rooms - Turn your bedrooms into a buyer's dream - Whip your mechanicals into top shape - Avoid staging nightmares Get top dollar for your home - all you need is a little help from Home Staging For Dummies.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The extraordinary growth of creative businesses, such as film, video games, music, broadcasting, publishing and advertising, has shifted the traditional focus of management from the organization of skills and resources to the mysterious art of mining the imagination. Now the glacial predictability of corporate process has come up against the notorious unpredictability of the creative temperament, and business leaders are confronted with challenging paradox of managing the unmanageable.The resulting clash between control and creativity, between measurement and the immeasurable, between the ideology of growth and the growth of ideas, is exacerbated by the myths and misunderstandings that hamper our quest for innovation and originality.Drawing from the leading lights of creativity research and a lifetime of experience in creative businesses, Gordon Torr takes a scalpel to the institutionalized idiocy that is stifling the generation of ideas in today's corporations.The curse of the brainstorm, the commoditisation of creative talent, the deskilling of the imagination, the startling inadequacies of management theory - these and other horrors of idea-assassination are dissected and disembowelled in this cutting expose of the drama that unfolds every time a new idea slides across the boardroom table.'This is a fascinating, original and provocative book. As creative skills become increasingly critical to economic growth, a better understanding of how to manage these skills is essential. Torr digs deep in his exploration, dispelling popular myths, revealing new insights and clarifying the messy and muddled thinking about creative people and creative processes.' --Judie Lannon, Editor Market Leader'. a scholarly (and timely) appraisal of the genesis of ideas, from a practising creative professional. . a great deal of nonsense is at last debunked, and a great deal of sound advice - some of it counterintuitive - is conveyed.' --Derek Day, author of Creating Passion Brands'.like power-chugging a gallon of emotional caffeine.' --Dennis Ryan, Chief Creative Officer, Element 79, Chicago. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Six Sizzling Markets'Everyone knows that the globe is being changed by globalization, but what does it mean for the ordinary citizen or investor Pran Tiku offers a clear and informative account of the opportunities that exist in six of the major new global economies. The book sizzles with practical advice for the would-be global investor; but, more significantly, it includes important background material on the history and politics of the six countries -- material that is interesting in itself and also very practical.'--Sidney Verba, Professor of Government, Harvard UniversityIn Six Sizzling Markets, seasoned financial veteran Pran Tiku effectively outlines how you can profit from investing in six dynamic emerging market economies: Brazil, Russia, India, and China (collectively known as BRIC), as well as South Korea and Mexico. Tiku introduces each country by painting a picture of its historical and political landscapes and quickly moves on to provide you with practical applications and profitable strategies for these markets.This reliable resource skillfully addresses growth opportunities and describes sustainable investment strategies--based on vigorous research and investment experience--and provides a basis for investing in these markets by explaining the opportunities that are available. Six Sizzling Markets also argues that meaningful diversification is likely to reduce risk and enhance returns based on well-known principles of modern portfolio theory.Engaging and informative, Six Sizzling Markets will educate both experienced and aspiring investors on strategies for developing their international portfolios by capitalizing on emerging market opportunities.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Written by leading experts in the field, The Blackwell Guide to Research Methods in Bilingualism and Multilingualism focuses on the methodology of research in this rapidly growing field.\* Highlights the interdisciplinary nature of research on bilingualism and multilingualism and offers a practical guide to the specific procedures and tools for collecting and analyzing data\* Specifically addresses methodological issues, discussing research topics, core concepts and approaches, and the methods, techniques and tools available\* Provides project ideas and practical advice on conference presentations and publication\* Brings together a team of leading international experts in the field\* Links theory to method, and to data, answering the market need for a volume on bilingualism and multilingualism that deals with its methodology in a systematic and coherent way.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Showing how different events from World War II became prominent in American cultural memory while others went forgotten or remain hidden in plain sight, this book moves from war films and historical works to television specials and popular magazines to define the image and influence of World War II.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Doing Optimality Theory brings together examples and practical, detailed advice for undergraduates and graduate students working in linguistics. Given that the basic premises of Optimality Theory are markedly different from other linguistic theories, this book presents the analytic techniques and new ways of thinking and theorizing that are required.Explains how to do analysis and research using Optimality Theory (OT) - a branch of phonology that has revolutionized the field since its conception in 1993Offers practical, in-depth advice for students and researchers in the field, presented in an engaging wayFeatures numerous examples, questions, and exercises throughout, all helping to illustrate the theory and summarize the core concepts of OTWritten by John J. McCarthy, one of the theory's leading proponents and an instrumental figure in the dissemination and use of OT todayAn ideal guide through the intricacies of linguistic analysis and research for beginning researchers, and, by example, one which will lead the way to future developments in the field.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Arthur Schopenhauer's reputation as a cynic and a misanthrope often obscures the complexity and humanity of his philosophy. In this innovative volume, Robert Wicks breaks away from the accepted oversimplification of Schopenhauer as an incurable pessimist, to present an insightful portrait of his life and work.Beginning with a look at his early life and the people and circumstances that shaped his thinking, the book situates Schopenhauer's philosophical work within the context of these formative years. It examines Schopenhauer's aesthetic and moral theories, his affinity toward Asian mysticism and Christianity, as well as his ideas about the sublime, consciousness, empathy, humanity, and 'Will'. The volume focuses on the composition and structure of Schopenhauer's philosophy and explores his intellectual links to Hegel, Nietzsche, and Wittgenstein.An essential resource for students and scholars of aesthetics and nineteenth-century philosophy, this is an important introduction to a unique and influential thinker.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is now in use worldwide, while hypnosis as a technique continues to attract serious interest from the professional community. Integrating the two, the field of cognitive hypnotherapy uses the natural trance states of clients to unlock unconscious thoughts and memory patterns that can generate and sustain problems. Cognitive hypnotherapists work within the client s model of the world, so that changes are more likely to be subconsciously accepted and become permanent. This practical guide shows how cognitive hypnotherapy can be used to treat a range of emotional disorders including depression, sleep disorders, anxiety, eating disorders and PTSD.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rem Koolhaas has defined architecture as a chaotic adventure. Nothing could be more true than that of the last two decades. Never has architecture been so unbridled and so extraordinary: the architectural cast has never been so wide and their works so diverse. What though if you are new to the subject How is it possible to make sense of this seemingly unruly architectural landscape There are so many different types of architecture, so many designers with such varying and even contradictory approaches.This book is a much needed navigation guide for anyone interested in modern architecture. Organised chronologically, it enables you to find your way through one of the most prolific periods of building design. It looks at buildings in often contrasting styles that have been built almost simultaneously across the world with their roots in very different tendencies and schools of thought. A loose but effective framework is provided, which pulls all these multiple threads together, while key buildings are described individually with a unique clarity and precision.\* Covers seminal works, such as Guggenheim Bilbao and the Jewish Museum in Berlin.\* Features key architects: Norman Foster, Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, Toyo Ito, Rem Koolhaas, Jean Nouvel and Renzo Piano\* Illustrated with more than 220 colour images. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Is belief in God epistemically justified That's the question at the heart of this volume in the Great Debates in Philosophy series, with Alvin Plantinga and Michael Tooley each addressing this fundamental question with distinctive arguments from opposing perspectives. - The first half of the book contains each philosopher's explanation of his particular view; the second half allows them to directly respond to each other's arguments, in a lively and engaging conversation - Offers the reader a one of a kind, interactive discussion - Forms part of the acclaimed Great Debates in Philosophy series.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dynamics and Vibration: An Introduction is a textbook to support Dynamics and Vibration modules across a wide range of undergraduate engineering courses from first year to final year including civil, mechanical, aerospace and medical engineering. The unique DAMA software, included as a free online resource, generates computer simulations that provide students with a new way to visualise the motion of mechanisms and vibrating systems. By varying the input and output parameters of the simulations themselves, students can clearly see and understand the effects of system changes.Dynamics and Vibration: An Introduction is well structured and easy to understand, with a wealth of examples and tutorial questions. It offers lecutres and student of Dynamics and Vibration a practical and concise resource specifically for their needs.Topics covered include:\* motion of particles and rigid bodies with and without reference to masses and forces (Kinematics and Kinetics) including motion of wheels, gears, linkages and mechanisms;\* balancing of machines including rotating masses and multi-cylinder engines;\* free and forced vibration of a single degree of freedom (mass, a spring and a damper) including damped, damped systems and vibration isolators;\* free and forced vibration of two-degree of freedom systems including vibration of bars and lateral vibration absorbers;\* vibration of continuous systems including lateral vibration of cables, longitudinal vibration of bars and lateral vibration of beams using analytical solution and Finite Element Method.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Making Hostile Words Harmless contains skills that change lives. Everyone who reads this book will wish they had read it years and years ago. Highly recommended.' --Stephen R. Lankton, MSW, DAHB, DCSW, Editor, American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Restorative Dentistry: An Integrated Approach presents the core of knowledge that forms the basis of clinical practice in restorative dentistry.The book contains a practical common-sense approach to clinical problems structured within the limitations imposed by the patient and the ability and facilities of the dentist. Subjects included in the book are Periodontology, Endodontics, Dental Biomaterials, Oral Biology and Pathology, and Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. However Restorative Dentistry offers a somewhat unique approach in that it integrates the basic sciences that are fundamental to clinical practice rather than having separate sections or expecting readers to consult other texts for basic information. The integration means that there are not separate sections on the specialist subjects but aspects of these topics are distributed throughout.This second edition is full colour throughout. It has been fully revised with two brand new chapters on Implantology bringing the book up to date with emerging technologies and developments in clinical procedures and materials.; Der Band bietet das Basiswissen der restaurativen Zahnmedizin, das die Grundlage für die klinische Praxis bildet. Beleuchtet werden in einem praxisorientierten Ansatz u. a. die Themenblöcke Periodontologie, Endodontologie, dentale Biomaterialien, Oralbiologie und -pathologie.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is revolutionizing the way people communicate - both in the corporate world and in personal life. The enormous success of VoIP has led to its adoption in a wide range of networking technologies. Each network technology has its unique features and poses distinct challenges to the performance of VoIP.VoIP: Wireless, P2P and New Enterprise Voice over IP describes the issues arising in the deployment of VoIP in an emerging heterogeneous network environment. Along with a brief overview of the concepts, protocols, algorithms, and equipment involved in realizing VoIP, this book focuses on two areas; quality and performance issues in deploying VoIP, this book focuses on two areas: quality and performance issues in deploying VoIP over various network settings, and the new mechanisms and protocols in these emerging networks to assist the deployment of VoIP.This book is an invaluable resource for professional network engineers, designers, managers, researchers, decision makers and project managers overseeing VoIP implementations. Market analysts, consultants, and those studying advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on data, voice and multimedia communications will also find this book insightful.VoIP; Wireless, P2P and New Enterprise Voice over IP:\* Discusses the basics of VoIP, VoIP codecs and VoIP protocols including SIP and H.323.\* Details new technologies such as P2P technology, VoWiFi, WiMax, and 3G networks.\* Explains the QoS issues arising from deploying VoIP using the new technologies.\* Solves the performance issues that emerge when VoIP is deployed over different network technologies.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Over half a century after the discovery of the piezoresistive effect, microsystem technology has experienced considerable developments. Expanding the opportunities of microelectronics to non-electronic systems, its number of application fields continues to increase. Microsensors are one of the most important fields, used in medical applications and micromechanics. Microfluidic systems are also a significant area, most commonly used in ink-jet printer heads. This textbook focuses on the essentials of microsystems technology, providing a knowledgeable grounding and a clear path through this well-established scientific dicipline. With a methodical, student-orientated approach, Introduction to Microsystem Technology covers the following: - microsystem materials (including silicon, polymers and thin films), and the scaling effects of going micro; - fabrication techniques based on different material properties, descriptions of their limitations and functional and shape elements produced by these techniques; - sensors and actuators based on elements such as mechanical, fluidic, and thermal (yaw rate sensor components are described); - the influence of technology parameters on microsystem properties, asking, for example, when is the function of a microsystem device robust and safe The book presents problems at the end of each chapter so that you may test your understanding of the key concepts (full solutions for these are given on an accompanying website). Practical examples are included also, as well as case studies that enable a better understanding of the technology as a whole. With its extensive treatment on the fundamentals of microsystem technology, this book also serves as a compendium for engineers and technicians working with microsystem technology. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Implant Dental Nursing provides the dental nurse with a comprehensive and concise guide to all aspects of implant dentistry, concentrating specifically on the dental nurse's role within it. This book ably supports both students and those aspiring to expand and develop their professional role. Written by an expert team of implant dental nurses and dentists, Implant Dental Nursing is focused, thorough and easily accessible, unlocking the progressive world of implantology for the dental nurse and the rest of the dental team - a worthy addition to any dental surgery's library.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bayesian Networks, the result of the convergence of artificial intelligence with statistics, are growing in popularity. Their versatility and modelling power is now employed across a variety of fields for the purposes of analysis, simulation, prediction and diagnosis.This book provides a general introduction to Bayesian networks, defining and illustrating the basic concepts with pedagogical examples and twenty real-life case studies drawn from a range of fields including medicine, computing, natural sciences and engineering.Designed to help analysts, engineers, scientists and professionals taking part in complex decision processes to successfully implement Bayesian networks, this book equips readers with proven methods to generate, calibrate, evaluate and validate Bayesian networks.The book:\* Provides the tools to overcome common practical challenges such as the treatment of missing input data, interaction with experts and decision makers, determination of the optimal granularity and size of the model.\* Highlights the strengths of Bayesian networks whilst also presenting a discussion of their limitations.\* Compares Bayesian networks with other modelling techniques such as neural networks, fuzzy logic and fault trees.\* Describes, for ease of comparison, the main features of the major Bayesian network software packages: Netica, Hugin, Elvira and Discoverer, from the point of view of the user.\* Offers a historical perspective on the subject and analyses future directions for research.Written by leading experts with practical experience of applying Bayesian networks in finance, banking, medicine, robotics, civil engineering, geology, geography, genetics, forensic science, ecology, and industry, the book has much to offer both practitioners and researchers involved in statistical analysis or modelling in any of these fields.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - (Re)Thinking 'Art': A Guide for Beginners is a primer that considers the term 'art,' what it means and why it matters. Rather than being about any particular sort of art -visual or otherwise- the book addresses the idea of 'art' in all, in all its messy complexity, and offers meaningful access to the vast array of human products to which it refers.Written by an award-winning teacher as a response to students' ongoing challenge, 'What is 'art', anyway, and why should I care 'Aims to bring readers into a meaningful relationship with art and teaches them to think critically and creatively about it - and by extension, about anything elseProvides an ideal introduction to the field for students and anyone interested in art todayOffers a jargon-free, common-sense basis from which to approach the theories that dominate the art world today, for readers who may wish to pursue them further.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Hollywood Historical Film is an entertaining and erudite cinematic journey through the controversial portrayal of history on film--from the swashbuckling epics of the silent era to up-to-the-minute dramas like World Trade Center.With thought-provoking analysis, film historian Robert Burgoyne reveals the dual nature of historic films--how they deepen our understanding of historical events while shaping and often altering our views of the past. Burgoyne examines the power of historic films to entertain and promote national myths while influencing public opinion. He also reviews how contemporary filmmakers like Oliver Stone cleverly re-stage the past to reframe our memories of actual historic events.For students of film and history--and fans alike--The Hollywood Historical Film is a timely exploration of the world of historical films.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cultural Globalization: A User's Guide is a personal and engaging journey through theories of culture and globalization. Drawing on extensive examples and interdisciplinary research, Wise explores concepts of culture, territory and identity in order to give students a new perspective on issues of globalization.Includes numerous examples from Asian, European, and North American youth culture and popular musicDraws on interdisciplinary research from the fields of anthropology, cultural studies, cultural geography, and media studiesConsiders how global processes carry with them the ethical questions of how to act in the world and how to care for othersProvides an original and stimulating overview of theories of culture and globalization, encouragingstudents think more broadly about the key issues.…