handbook of food process modeling and statistical quality

Computational Modeling of Behavior in Organizations: The

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ilgen, Daniel R. / Hulin, Charles L., PUBLISHER: American Psychological Association (APA), This pioneering book describes the newest method for predicting outcomes thai result from the complex and dynamic ways that organizations work. By creating "virtual organizations," computational modeling demonstrates the final effects of complex interactions, enabling researchers to confront the logic of their theories before time-consuming and costly data collection occurs.

Handbook of Epilepsy Treatment: Forms, Causes and Therapy in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shorvon, Simon D., PUBLISHER: Blackwell Publishers, A concise synopsis of all major forms of therapy and treatment associated with epilepsy affecting both children and adults.

Retrospective Conversion Now in Paperback: History,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schottlaender, Brian, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Retrospective Conversion is an essential guide for library catalogers and technical services managers in the process of converting manual catalog records to machine readable form. It clearly illustrates the advantages and disadvantages of the three conversion methods--converting in-house, contracting to a vendor, and a combination of the two--and covers the areas of cost, staff, time, and record quality for each. Catalogers will learn how to make a bigger investment in advance planning to achieve better end results. Helpful chapters emphasize the need for planning, quality control, and authority control in the creation of a complete catalog in a machine readable form. Also included are case studies that illustrate specific methods in action and provide a wealth of general, usable information.This unique reference covers a variety of valuable topics for catalogers involved in converting manual catalog records. It includes an in-depth bibliography and review of the retrospective conversion literature, including over 200 items addressing general considerations, special formats, and international issues. Specific examples of retrospective conversion are analyzed including projects in medium and large size institutions, non-serials and serials cataloging, music scores, and the Library of Congress's conversion of the PREMARC file. Specific techniques are explained such as the development of a PC workstation interface to facilitate the conversion process, the use of sampling techniques in project cost analysis, how to determine what quality standards are needed and at what cost, and authority control in both manual and online catalogs.

The Layman's Bible Handbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Knight, George W., PUBLISHER: Barbour Publishing, The third title in the popular Layman's series is now available in an attractive hardcover edition. The Layman's Bible Handbook features brief, easy-to-read overviews of each Bible book, and chapter-by-chapter summaries that put the people, events, and concepts into comprehensible bites. Sidebars provide even more information on key passages, classic illustrations bring the text to life, and an index of key words helps to make The Layman's Bible Handbook a mini-encyclopedia of biblical information. Practical, reliable, and understandable, this handbook is a remarkable value at $8.97, and makes an excellent companion to The Layman's Bible Dictionary and The Layman's Quick Reference Concordance Want to know the Bible better? Turn to The Layman's Bible Handbook--explaining each book and chapter in context--now in a handsome hardcover binding. Acquista Ora

Encyclopedia of American Political Parties and Elections

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sabato, Larry / Ernst, Howard R., PUBLISHER: Checkmark Books, Encyclopedia of American Political Parties and Elections provides comprehensive coverage of the American election process and its political parties. A complete A-to-Z reference, this intelligent and objective guide covers the people, events, and terms involved in the electoral process. Coverage also includes the history of elections in the United States, focusing primarily on the presidential elections. Helpful features such as engaging black-and-white photographs and illustrations, detailed appendixes, and an index make this concise reference browsable and accessible to the general reader. Acquista Ora

Fundamentals of Statistical Reasoning in Education [With

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Coladarci, Theodore / Cobb, Casey D. / Minium, Edward W., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, A statistics text specifically geared towards the education community. This text gives educators the statistical knowledge and skills necessary in everyday classroom teaching, in running schools, and in professional development pursuits. It emphasises conceptual development with an engaging style and clear exposition.

Investment Survival: How to Use Investment Research to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hagenbuch, Rod / Capalbo, Richard, PUBLISHER: Quantum Group Publishing, Investors need access to high quality investment information and they need a process for how to use it to manage their stock portfolios. While the quantity of investment information is vast, much of the quality is lacking. Both individual investors and financial advisors are short-term focused, neglecting long-term strategies. The results have been excessive financial damage during volatile markets. Hagenbuch and Capalbo recommend a step-by step approach to building portfolios using different types of securities research from a variety of sources. Their approach focuses first on the portfolio, and second upon the choice of individual stocks.

Software Process

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fuggetta, Alfonso / Wolfe, A. / Wolfe, Alexander, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, The papers in this collection represent the spectrum of activities in the area of software process. Together they present a picture of software process as an important component of the software engineering enterprise, one that is supported by sound technological advances, objective evaluation criteria and significant experience in putting improved processes into place.

Small Groups in the Church: A Handbook for Creating

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kirkpatrick, Thomas G., PUBLISHER: Alban Institute, This planning and leader training handbook offers a distinctive broad-based, small-group approach to building community. From the Jewish havurot to Christian koinonia, you will gain a thorough understanding of community, learn how to plan an effective small-group ministry, how to select and train leaders for all kinds of small groups, and how to start small groups that are a part of and not apart from their congregations. Appendices provide an overview of the sociological, psychological, and biblical theological literature on community and a wealth of presentation and leader training resources.

The Photography Handbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wright, Terence / Wright, Terence, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Revised and updated, this second edition of The Photography Handbook provides an introduction to the principles of photographic practice and theory and offers guidelines for the systematic study of photographic media. Including a new chapter on the ethics of photojournalism, and an expanded chapter on digital photography, as well as a new section on research in photography, The Photography Handbook includes: new case studies of the war photographer James Nachtwey photographic representations of Marilyn Monroe and Adolf Hitler an analysis of photographic theory and the 'Bert is Evil' website an introduction to conceptual skills necessary for photography the historical background and rationale for photographic representation the camera as a documentary tool interviews with editors, photographers, picture editors and readers the effect of new technologies on photographic practice and an exploration of the shift from analogue to digital imagery over seventy images. Each chapter now ends with a useful summary of its key points, and equip the reader with a vocabulary for photographic phenomena and help develop visual awareness and visual literacy. The Photography Handbook will enable students to familiarize themselves with current theoretical viewpoints and to evolve critical frameworks for their own photographic practice.

The Handbook of Ecological Monitoring

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clarke, Robin, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, The rapidly-developing field of ecological monitoring provides the quantitative data on the environment that planners and development experts need to outline future land use and to monitor change. The Handbook brings together for the first time information on the three major techniques of ecological monitoring: ground surveys, low-level aerial reconnaissance, and remote sensing from high-flying aircraft and satellites. Written by twelve of the world's experts, the book provides an invaluable introduction filled with practical advice for the design of ecological monitoring programs.

Water Quality - Management of a Natural Resource

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Perry, James / Perry / Perry, Jim, PUBLISHER: Wiley-Blackwell, Once a purely technical sub-discipline of hydrology, water quality management is now a social and political discipline, with concerns ranging from ensuring adequate health standards to preserving biological diversity and ecosystem integrity. This book goes beyond the technical manuals and specialty publications to provide support and guidance for the everyday decisions made by water-quality managers. Water Quality: Management of a Natural Resource addresses the rarely touched upon social, biophysical, land-use and policy considerations, which reflect the issues that confront managers and decision-makers. In a series of incisive reviews, experts address key topics in modern water resource management and case studies illustrate the successes and failures of past management efforts. Water Quality: Management of a Natural Resource develops and presents a management view requiring an awareness of: the social context of management, new ecological theories, and how policy is implemented in different situations and countries.

Handbook on Restructuring and Substantial School Improvement

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Walberg, Herbert J., PUBLISHER: Information Age Publishing, As suggested by the title, the purpose of this Handbook on Restructuring and Substantial School Improvement is to provide principles for restructuring and substantially improving schools. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, the Center on Innovation & Improvement (CII) engaged leading experts on restructuring and school improvement to prepare modules for this handbook to assist states, districts, and schools in establishing policies, procedures, and support to successfully restructure schools. The Handbook is organized into three sections. The topic of the Handbook's modules - restructuring with a focus on the district as the impetus for dramatic improvement - is relatively new in the nation's education history. For this reason, the module authors were selected because they are highly experienced experts in their fields and can be counted on to judiciously weigh the less than definitive evidence and to state useful guiding principles.

Performance in Water Distribution: A Systems Approach

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Coelho, Sergio Teixeira / Coelho, S. T. U., PUBLISHER: Research Studies Press, Rigorous application of the method to different performance fields of water networks, illustrated by various case studies. Detailed analysis of key areas of water networks' behaviour, including advances in the analysis and modelling procedures that are currently available, e.g. in water quality modelling and reliability analysis. Applicable to a range of engineering problems in water distribution. Performance analysis is becoming a key issue in the engineering approach to the control of water supply and distribution systems, both as a natural process of evolution of the modelling and design methods available, and as a consequence of an ever increasing awareness of the quality of the service provided within the water industry today. This book presents a systematic approach to the analysis of technical performance of water networks by creating a framework in which a variety of concepts and criteria can be included. The system presented provides a shift in the way engineering problems are formulated in water supply, allowing greater control of analysis objectives and improved sensitivity.

Handbook of Computable General Equilibrium Modeling, Vol. 1B

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dale Jorgenson Dale W Jorgenson Peter B Dixon, PUBLISHER: North Holland, NA

Foster Family Care: Theory and Practice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Martin, Judith A., PUBLISHER: Allyn & Bacon, This book is authored by Judith Martin, co-author of the classic child welfare text with Dr. Alfred Kadushin. The book describes the process of carrying out one of the core child welfare services for families: foster family care. Taking an in-depth look at this service, "Foster Family Care" moves the reader from the experiences of children and their parents as they first enter care, through the process of settling in and confronting the problems that led to the need for placement, to an assessment of the outcomes of care and its consequences for the growing child. The book offers a thorough review of current literature on foster family care and a critical perspective on this service. A central theme is the concept of quality service delivery; the perspective draws heavily on attachment theory and on practice principles embedded in the concept of permanency planning. For social workers, psychologists, or practitioners in related fields.

AA Britain's Best B&B's

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Griffiths, Fiona, PUBLISHER: AA Publishing, A selection of the very best bed and breakfast establishments across England, Scotland, Wales, and the Channel Islands All the bed and breakfasts featured in this attractive guide book were hand selected as the best of the best from AA's best-selling "Bed & Breakfast Guide." Entry to the guide is by invitation only, as recommended by AA inspectors, which ensures the highest quality of the hospitality, accommodation, and food on offer from these unique B&Bs. In county and town order, this edition features detailed descriptions of each establishment and color photographs of both bed and breakfasts and regional imagery.

Coming of Age

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ross, Mandy, PUBLISHER: Heinemann Library, This series explores the origin, historical practice, and significance of rites of passage that are still celebrated today. Each book presents the differences and similarities of how the rite of passage is acknowledged within different religious and cultural groups around the world, including food, clothing, tools, rituals, and celebrations.

Voices in Literature

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCloskey, Mary Lou, PUBLISHER: Cengage Learning, Inc, This unique three-level series integrates authentic multicultural literature and fine art with rich, interactive classroom learning activities. A variety of reading and writing strategies support students as they learn language through literature, and study literature through language. -- Thematic, high-interest literature -- Broad range of genres -- Pre- and post-reading activities -- Cooperative learning, drama, and role-play -- High-quality, colorful fine art for each reading -- Process-writing support

Graphic Artist's Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Graphic Artists Guild / Graphic, Artists Guild, PUBLISHER: Graphic Artists Guild, For years, the "Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing and Ethical Guidelines" has been the industry bible for graphic designers and illustrators. This, the 13th edition, continues the tradition with new information, listings and pricing information based on surveys of working designers. It addresses legal rights and issues such as how copyright laws affect the income and work of graphic artists. It also provides tips on how to negotiate the best deals and how and what to charge for work, and includes sample contracts. For design and illustration professionals, there is no more comprehensive and informative resource.

Free Radicals in Aging

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yu, Byung Pal, PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Free Radicals in Aging presents new findings regarding the involvement of free radicals in the aging process. It covers the basic elements of free radical biochemistry, free radicals in cellular damage, anti-oxidant defenses, implications of free radicals in a variety of age-related diseases, and future directions of free radicals in gerontology. The effects of exercise on free radicals and the aging process are discussed as well. Free Radicals in Aging is an excellent reference for gerontologists, pathologists, and other researchers interested in this increasingly important topic.

Religion and the Higher Life: Talks to Students

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harper, William Rainey, PUBLISHER: BiblioLife, This is a pre- historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

Handbook of Social Intervention

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Seidman, Edward, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), A definitive resource for anyone involved in the study or practice of social planning and intervention. Invited contributors review the literature on psychological, social, educational, economic, and environmental policies and programmes. Issues of design, method, assessment, and tactics of social intervention are explored. The volume then deals with intervention in criminal justice, education, health, housing, and thirteen other specific areas of policy.

Whitebread Protestants: Food and Religion in American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sack, Daniel, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, At the beginning of "Whitebread Protestants," Daniel Sack writes "When I was young, church meant food. Decades later, it's hard to point to particular events, but there are lots of tastes, smells, and memories such as the taste of dry cookies and punch from coffee hour--or that strange orange drink from vacation Bible school." And so he begins this fascinating look at the role food has played in the daily life of the white Protestant community in the United States. He looks at coffee hours, potluck dinners, ladies' afternoon teas, soup kitchens, communion elements, and a variety of other things. A blend of popular culture, religious history and the growing field of food studies, the book will reveal both conflict and vitality in unexpected places in American religious life.

Complete Hiker

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Long, John / Hodgson, Michael, PUBLISHER: San Val, Gear advice, terrain-specific tips, and real world scenarios make this a unique hiking guide. This revised and expanded edition: -- Features Hodgson and Long's hiking stories from their worldwide treks, and climate- and terrain-specific advice. -- Includes new chapters on long-distance hiking and camping for a day, a week, or longer. -- Aids you in predicting the difficulty of a hike, managing food and water, handling difficult terrain, administering first aid, hiking with kids, and selecting and using clothing and gear. The Complete Hiker (first published as Dayhiker's Handbook) has counseled and entertained many of America's 60 million hikers for years.

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