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Price Indexes in Time and Space: Methods and Practice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Biggeri, Luigi / Ferrari, Guido, PUBLISHER: Physica-Verlag Heidelberg, This book deals with the currently most relevant topics in price index numbers theory and practice. The problem of the harmonization of Consumer Price Indexes (CPIs) and the time-space integration of baskets is analyzed at the EU-zone level, with methodological and practical proposals on how to proceed for an overall treatment of the matter. Another issue are comparisons between Purchasing Power Parities (PPPs) and CPIs. Likewise, the construction of sub-indexes for households, economic and social groups is investigated, in order to obtain specific inflation measurement instruments. The book provides evidence from the most updated databases. Among the other issues treated in this book are spatial comparisons of price levels through PPPs and the international comparisons of macroeconomic aggregates, a re-consideration of index numbers theory, the measurement of production in non-market services, deflation problems, and price indexes in financial markets.

George Nelson: Compact Design Portfolio

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Webb, Michael / Bartolucci, Marisa / Cabra, Raul, PUBLISHER: Chronicle Books (CA), Continuing to put great classic and contemporary design within everyone s grasp, Chronicle Books proudly delivers the next four installments of the popular Compact Design Portfolio. Written by top design critics, these books cover modern masters whose work ranges from the cozily domestic to the aggressively avant-garde: Eva Zeisel, whose elegantly democratic housewares span a 70-year career; Ingo Maurer, who raises lamp and lighting design to a high art form; Gaetano Pesce, whose rejection of traditional good taste brought about revolutionary furniture design; and George Nelson, the impresario behind the Marshmallow sofa and other Herman Miller classics. Follow-ing the introductory essay, a visual gallery exhibits selections of the designers best work in photographs and sketches. Presented in an irresistible small format, this series encapsulates the life, work, and influence of the great designers of our time.

The Art of Jewelry Design

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Krupenia, Deborah, PUBLISHER: North Light Books, A colorful showcase of the world's best contemporary jewelers. This beautiful volume illustrates the skilled creative work of 21 production jewelers, featuring a wide variety of styles and materials. These artists have committed themselves to a body of work that is unique and personal, as well as being repeatable and salable. Four-page, full-color sections showcase each artist's work, and offer brief personal statements on influences, materials and techniques.

Step-By-Step Outdoor Brickwork: Over 20 Easy-To-Build

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Swift, Penny / Szymanowski, Janet / Szymanowski, Janek, PUBLISHER: Sterling Publishing (NY), With masonry--bricks, blocks, concrete, stone, gravel, and sand--you can put together dozens of features and accessories that will complement your home's design, cater to your outdoor needs, and reflect your lifestyle. Add pools and ponds; planters; furniture and barbecues; steps, pillars and arches; patios; paths and drives; and walls. * Get off on the right foot with basic rules of construction, from planning to blueprints to materials. Estimate costs, measure accurately, and mix cement and concrete properly. Figure out sizing and the best siting. * Lay foundations; reinforce pillars, give your paths a safe, non-skid surface; and build walls to aid drainage, create a boundary, or just add that decorative touch. * Want dramatic effects? Try a lighted pool or fountain or build steps over an arch. * Extend your living space with a paved patio, brick seat and table, and barbecue. Over twenty easy-to-make projects that even beginners can build and design successfully 96 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.

NUTRITION CONCEPTS CONTROVERSIES WCDINFO

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sizer, PUBLISHER: CENGAGE LEARNING, NUTRITION: CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERIES, 9th focuses on nutrition principles and their application while offering outstanding coverage of the biological foundations of nutrition without assuming previous knowledge of them. Its colorful design and conversational writing style make it appealing and accessible to students and has made it the leading Nutrition text for the non-majors or mixed majors/non-majors introductory course.

Engaging Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of Possibility: From Blind

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rossatto, Cesar Augusto / Freire, Ana Maria Arajo / Rossatto, C., PUBLISHER: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Engaging Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of Possibility is a cross-cultural case study of how people experience schooling in relation to their sense of time and optimism. Cesar Augusto Rossatto examines how real-life situations and social structures influence people's construction of notions of possibilities. The findings of this study suggest that a curriculum based on Freirean critical pedagogy and time theories can be used to enhance time-consciousness values in contemporary social life. Visit our website for sample chapters

The Form of Cities: Political Economy and Urban Design

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cuthbert, Alexander, PUBLISHER: Blackwell Publishers, "The Form of Cities "offers readers a considered theoretical introduction to the art of designing cities. Demonstrates that cities are replete with symbolic values, collective memory, association and conflict. Proposes a new theoretical understanding of urban design, based in political economy. Demonstrates different ways of conceptualising the city, whether through aesthetics or the prism of gender, for example. Written in an engaging and jargon-free style, but retains a sophisticated interpretative edge. Complements "Designing Cities" by the same author (Blackwell, ).

Soil Mechanics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nova, Roberto / Gabrieli, Laura, PUBLISHER: Wiley-Iste, Knowledge of the behavior of soil mechanics is essential for forecasting the internal displacements and actions of any construction. This book, although theoretical at first glance, also offers a more practical scope, giving readers adequate tools to plan geotechnical projects correctly.

Guide to the National Electrical Code

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Palmquist, Roland E. / Palmquist / Rosenberg, Paul, PUBLISHER: T. Audel, Clear, concise, and easy to follow, this Audel bestseller has been completely updated based on the Code revisions. Packed with examples and illustrations of every topic, it's ideal for electricians and other construction industry professionals.

The Changing Role of Social Care

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hudson, Bob, PUBLISHER: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Focusing on the enormous organizational and cultural changes that local authority social services have undergone since the NHS and Community Care Act, this volume provides an overview of the structure and function of social care at practice, management and policy levels. It contains contributions from leading academics, researchers and practitioners in the UK, and also includes chapters on the experiences of the rest of Europe and the US. The contributors examine the impact and effectiveness of key shifts in the weighting of responsibility of central and local government; who the purchasers and providers of social care are; the interaction between social services and other agencies; the relationship between voluntary and statutory sectors; and the involvement of users and carers in service design and provision. They assess the significance of the breakdown of the traditional distinctions and roles underlying social care, and lay the foundations for effective and coordinated future policy, practice and research. With the publication of the Labor Government's White Paper Modernizing Social Services, the future of social care is set for yet more upheaval. This volume will provide an indispensable overview of the evolution and destiny of local authority social services for students, practitioners and managers.

Planning Design Engineering Sys CL

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dandy, G. C. / Dandy / Warner, R., PUBLISHER: Spons Architecture Price Book, This comprehensive introduction to the scope and nature of engineering offers students a commonsense approach to the solution of engineering problems. Case studies and real-world examples are used to illustrate the role of the engineer, the type of work involved and the methodology employed in engineering practice.

Principles of Educational and Psychological Measurement and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sax, Gilbert, PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, This edition continues Sax's tradition of comprehensive and comprehensible coverage of testing and measurement principles while including the most recent theory and research.

Mouldings and Turned Woodwork of the 16th, 17th, and 18th

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Small, Tunstall / Woodbridge, Christopher, PUBLISHER: Lyons and Burford Publishers, Unique and clearly illustrated samples of beams, staircases, doors, paneling, fireplace surrounds, and many other molding and turnery applications.

The Self and Others: Positioning Individuals and Groups in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harre, Rom / Moghaddam, Fathali M. / Harr?, Rom, PUBLISHER: Praeger, This volume focuses on relations between the self and other individuals, the self and groups, and the self and context. Leading scholars in the field of positioning theory present the newest developments from this field on human social relations. The discussion is international, multidisciplinary, and multi-method, aiming to achieve a more dynamic and powerful account of human social relations, and to break disciplinary boundaries. Four features in this work are prominent. The book is culturally oriented and international. There is a push to move across disciplines, particularly across psychology and linguistics, and psychology and microsociology. There is a focus on language and social construction of the world through discourse. Finally, the book represents a multi-method approach that reflects discursive methods.

Optimization and Dynamical Systems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moore, John B. / Brockett, R. / Helmke, Uwe, PUBLISHER: Springer, This study addresses both classical and previously unsolved optimization tasks in linear algebra, linear systems theory, control theory and signal processing. Exploiting developments in Computation such as Parallel Computing and Neural Networks, it gives a dynamical systems approach for tackling a wide class of constrained optimization tasks. Optimization and Dynamical Systems will be of interest to engineers and mathematicians. Engineers will learn the mathematics and the technical approach necessary to solve a wide class of constrained optimization tasks. Mathematicians will see how techniques from global analysis and differential geometry can be developed to achieve useful construction procedures for optimization on manifolds.

Formulas and Tables to Facilitate the Construction and Use

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Simpson Robert, PUBLISHER: BiblioLife LLC, NA

aquascutum of london

Marca: AQUASCUTUM LONDON. Genere: donna. Colore: Multicolore. Materiale: Seta. Descrizione prodotto: AQUASCUTUM OF LONDON - Original scarf of this British luxury fashion brand Classic and fine pure silk scarf with a soft touch. Vintage accessory of the 80s, has a sober and gentle design. Small squares look like braided making the backcloth of scarf,; inside a picture frame with a mild rope, chain and sling. Made in Italy. Measurements: cm.82 x cm.85 Perfect edges and in excellent condition. Packing and shipping done with care. Please check photos as completion part of description. [ID: ]

Showcase of Interior Design: Hall of Fame Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Aves, John C. / Ambercrombie, Stanley / Vignelli, Massimo, PUBLISHER: Rockport-Vitae Publishing, Each book in this series features the best work of some of the nation's leading designers and design firms. This edition shows Midwest designers' compositions and also has a statement from each designer about their philosophy. Beautifully produced in rich, full color, complete information on how to contact the designers is included.

Professional Multicore Programming: Design and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hughes, Cameron / Hughes, Tracey, PUBLISHER: Wrox Press, "Professional Multicore Programming: Design and Implementation for C++ Developers" presents the basics of multicore programming in a simple, easy-to-understand manner so that you can easily apply the concepts to your everyday projects. Learn the fundamentals of programming for multiprocessor and multithreaded architecture, progress to multi-core programming and eventually become comfortable with programming techniques that otherwise can be difficult to understand. Anticipate the pitfalls and traps of concurrency programming and synchronization before you encounter them yourself by finding them outlined in this indispensable guide to multicore programming.

In the Shadow of Mountains

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCurry, Steve, PUBLISHER: Phaidon Press, - Steve McCurry is one of the most popular photographers working today - A new collection of portraits, landscapes and street photography - Covers almost 30 years of his deep involvement in the countryside and people of Afghanistan - Children and shepherds, warriors and labourers are presented alongside striking views of sandstone cities, mountainous landscapes and ancient temples - Evocative and timeless, these lyrical images capture the enduring spirit, grandeur and beauty of the land that lies at the foot of the Hindu Kush - McCurry's photographs capture human experience and transcend boundaries of language and culture

Accounting for Managers: Interpreting Accounting Information

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Collier, Paul M., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, "Accounting for Managers" explains how accounting information is used by non-financial managers. The book emphasises the interpretation, rather than the construction, of accounting information and encourages a critical, rather than unthinking acceptance, of the underlying assumptions behind accounting. It links theory with practical examples and case studies drawn from real life business situations in service, retail and manufacturing industries.

Integration-Ready Architecture and Design: Software

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zhuk, Jeff, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Written by a software architect and experienced trainer, the book brilliantly integrates theory and practice, going from foundations and concepts to architecture, design, and code examples. Through deep insights into almost all areas of modern CIS and IT, Zhuk provides an entry into the new world of integrated knowledge and software engineering. Readers will learn the "what's, why's, and how's" on: J2EE, J2ME,.NET, JSAPI, JMS, JMF, SALT, VoiceXML, WAP, , CDNA, GPRS, CycL, XML, and multiple XML-based technologies including RDF, DAML, SOAP, UDDI, and WDSL. The book turns these abbreviations into understandable concepts and examples. Students, architects, designers, and management benefit from innovative ideas and detailed examples for building multi-dimensional worlds of enterprise applications and creating distributed knowledge marketplace.

Community Health Nursing: Promoting Health of Aggregates,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stanhope, Marcia / Lancaster, Jeanette, PUBLISHER: C.V. Mosby, Since its initial publication more than 10 years ago, "Community Health Nursing" has achieved wide acceptance and popularity because of its breadth and depth of coverage. The revision of this market-leading text incorporates a new, accessible, two-color design, extensively rewritten content, and additional chapters on contemporary community health issues.

Environmental Impact of Materials: Vertical Cladding

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Doran, Daniel / Anderson, Jane, PUBLISHER: Ihs Bre Press, This report provides a review of how insulation materials have been assessed within The Green Guide to Specification, including the application of the Environmental Profiles methodology which underlies it. The way in which cladding is addressed within building level environmental assessment schemes such as BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes is also explained. The report will give manufacturers and specifiers an understanding of the impacts of their cladding products over their life cycle and to identify opportunities for improvements to their environmental performance. It is part of a series that provides comparable information on insulation, floor finishes, windows, metals, timber, masonry and concrete. These will be of value to architects, specifiers and environmental consultants when considering the environmental impact of specific construction materials.

Handbook of Design, Manufacturing and Automation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dorf, Richard C. / Kusiak, Andrew, PUBLISHER: Wiley-Interscience, Comprehensive, detailed, and organized for speedy reference--everything you need to know about modern manufacturing technology. From concurrent engineering to fixture design for machining systems, from robotics and artificial intelligence to facility layout planning and automated CAD-based inspection, this handbook provides all the information you need to design, plan, and implement a modern, efficient manufacturing system tailored to your company's special needs and requirements. Handbook of Design, Manufacturing and Automation does more than simply present the characteristics and specifications of each technology--much more. Each technology is discussed both in terms of its own capabilities and in terms of its compatibility with other technologies, and the trade-offs involved in choosing one option over another are explored at length. An entire section is devoted to the business aspects of converting to the new technologies, including acquisition of automation, managing advanced manufacturing technology, and issues of cost and financing. The focus is on incorporating these technologies into a cohesive whole--an efficient, cost-effective manufacturing system. Other important topics include: * Design for automated manufacturing * Nontraditional manufacturing processes * Machine tool programming techniques and trends * Precision engineering and micromanufacturing * Computer-integrated product planning and control * Image processing for manufacturing * And much more

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