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Text, Context, and Hypertext: Writing with and for the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barrett, Edward, PUBLISHER: MIT Press (MA), In "Text, ConText, and HyperText," twenty-seven experts present the most recent developments in three important areas of technical communication: the design of effective documentation, the impact of new technology and research on technical writing, and the training and management of technical writers. This first synthesis of diverse but related research provides a unique conceptualization of the field of computers and writing and documentation.

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.

Sacred Animals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Waldherr, Kris, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, From The Beginning Of Time, people have watched and wondered at the animals with which they share the earth. Over the centuries thousandsof stories have sprung up around animals, many based in truth, others the products of pure imagination, but all of them celebrating the magic and mystery of the natural world.As she did in the best-selling "The Book Of Goddesses, Kris Waldherr has combed the world's major mythologies to create a stunning multicultural collection of images and information. Dazzling full-color portraits of legendary creatures and mythical beasts are accompanied by lively, well-researched commentaries that explore each of sixteen animals' special significance in the traditions of diverse cultures and religions. A work of both art and scholarship, "Sacred Animals is a magnificent gift for animals lovers of all ages.

Expert Pain Management

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Springhouse Publishing, PUBLISHER: Springhouse Corporation, Readers learn pain management techniques and how to foster a successful team approach. Contents include principles of nociception and pain, pharmacology of pain management, diagnostic tools, common pain syndromes, psychological aspects of pain, noninvasive techniques, medical and surgical techniques, complementary therapies, cancer pain management, acute pain management, care of children with pain, care of elderly with pain, referrals to professional contacts and resources, selected references, and index.

Researching the People's Health

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Williams, G. / Popay, Jennie / Williams, Gareth, PUBLISHER: Routledge, "Researching the People's Health" examines two related issues: the role of social research in the rapidly changing world of health services, and the relationship between lay and expert knowledge in public health and health care. The book examines these issues against the background of long-term transformations in patterns of health and illness and rapid changes in the strategic management and commissioning of health services. In doing so the book makes a contribution to the continuing and urgent debates on the assessment of health needs, the organization and delivery of health care, and the politics of health service organization and funding.

Mission Based Marketing: How Your Not for Profit Can Succeed

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brinckerhoff, Peter C., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, A direct, practical guide that shows how you can lead your not-for-profit to success in a more competitive world. The book provides the knowledge and skills to build a market-driven organization that holds onto its core values, does more mission better, and successfully competes for funding, clients, referral sources, staff, and board members. Other titles in the Mission-Based Management(r) Series Mission-Based Management: Leading Your Not-for-Profit into the 21st Century Named "Best New Nonprofit Management Book" by the Nonprofit Management Association. The Association said, "The Nonprofit Management Association is pleased to spotlight the extraordinary work of Peter Brinckerhoff in his newest publication, Mission-Based Management: Leading Your Not-for-Profit Into the 21st Century." The book was cited by the Nonprofit Management Association as "a great overall manager's and board member's guide to non-profits— quite laudable in that it's eminently readable and downright enjoyable." Financial Empowerment: More Money for More Mission Named "Best New Nonprofit Management Book" by the Nonprofit Management Association. This second volume of the widely-respected Mission-Based Management(r) Series outlines a not-for-profit organization's plan for financial success. It highlights the eight characteristics of financial empowerment, and provides the skills and concepts that a nonprofit organization and its managers will need to survive, including estimating cash needs, treating funders like valued customers, developing money-making businesses, determining the financial options that are available, and implementing an empowered budget process. Competition now threatens manynot-for-profits. Those organizations that become market-driven and develop marketing skills will survive— and will do more mission better. Peter Brinckerhoff has worked with not-for-profits that are strong mission-based marketing organizations. He has seen what works and the leadership skills needed for success in a world where marketing matters. Peter has also worked with organizations that are struggling to make the transition to a competitive environment. From his experiences comes this sharply focused, practical guide to becoming a market-driven organization that will achieve its mission in a competitive world. Peter gives not-for-profit leaders the wisdom, experience, the successful strategies, and the needed skills. He also reveals the mistakes he has seen. Peter outlines the characteristics of a successful market-driven not-for-profit. You will learn how to become a market-driven organization and how to motivate board and staff to make the needed changes. Peter shows how to respond to your markets while holding on to your core values. He outlines the three core customer service rules and shows how to turn your customers into your best referral sources. When you have finished this book, you will Acquista Ora

Mental Radio

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sinclair, Upton, PUBLISHER: Synergy International of the Americas, This book by Upton Sinclair does not follow his usually genre of politics but is in a different area of interest to him - psychic researce. It is with experiments in telepathy that this book examines. These experiments with Sinclair and his wife were very successful and are some of the best ever reported. Followers of Upton Sinclairwill be delighted in reading his thrust into the world of telepathy. A Collector's Edition.

Foodservice Mgmnt Study Crs-99-3

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gilmore, Shirley, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, A thorough and basic guide to management in all areas of food service, this book is unmatched as an aid to operating a foodservice department in a well-organized and efficient manner. Designed for self-study for foodservice employees, it will prove useful to new employees, those switching to management positions, and dietitians or dietary managers in training. Along with comprehensive information for foodservice supervisors, this new edition includes topics related to empowerment, team building, service quality management, management of a diverse workforce, drugs in the workplace, employee retention, expanded sections on unions, and an update on legislation affecting employees. Specifically, the guide will help a student identify personnel management responsibilities of the foodservice supervisor; apply the principles and procedures used to recruit, select, train, and evaluate employees; assess the ongoing relationship between supervisor and employee; and apply theory to the working situation through suggested activities.

Advances in Computer Architecture

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Myers, Glenford J., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, A completely updated edition of this overview of modern computer architecture. Examines alternatives to classical low-level von Neumann computer architecture, discussing the problems of classical architecture and new solutions to these problems. Illustrates new concepts through in-depth case studies of the Intel APX 432, IBM's SWARD, and other machines. State-of-the-art concepts covered include tagged storage, capability-based addressing, process management, protection domains, and error detection.

Issues in Pharmacy Practice Management: Pharmacy Practice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wilson, Andrew L., PUBLISHER: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Issues in Pharmacy Practice Management is a compilation of the best of Aspen's popular journal, Pharmacy Practice Management Quarterly. This collection of more than 30 articles by leading experts is separated into 10 distinct sections to facilitate learning and correspond with course in pharmacy practice management. The topics addressed are ideal for focusing discussions on the most pressing issues in the field

Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Small Business Server 4.5 in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brelsford, Harry, PUBLISHER: Sams, Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Small Business Server in 21 Days, gives the reader a hands-on guide to installing and managing Microsoft's Small Business Server (SBS) product. SBS is designed for the small business and contains many unique components and management tools. The introduction and success of SBS surprised many in several ways. Consultants and VARs have struggled with the SBS paradigm of performing all actions via the SBS management console. Windows NT Server professionals commonly error by treating SBS just like big BackOffice, a fatal mistake. Small business owners and staff, seduced by Microsoft's "just add water" SBS marketing message, are surprised at the on-going maintenance requirements of SBS. And few books and outside resources exist to guide consultants, VARs, small business owners and staff alike on their SBS journey. With step-by-step instructions based on real-world experience, Harry Brelsford will take the reader through all of the stages of installing and maintaining their SBS installations. Along the way, Harry will keep the reader on the right track and out of the many pitfalls that spell disaster for the user.

Magnetism & Electricity

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Murphy, Bryan / Two-Can, PUBLISHER: Two-Can Publishers, -- Simple experiments help children test and observe basic scientific principles. -- Filled with fascinating information that kids want to know about the world they live in. -- Offers fun and facts for the entire family. -- Colorful photography and clear explanatory texts.

Clinical Surgery

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cuschieri, Alfred / Rowley, David / Hennessy, Thomas P. J., PUBLISHER: Wiley-Blackwell, Clinical Surgery is a core textbook of surgery that will enable medical students and junior doctors to diagnose a disease, prepare the patient for an operation, and deal with the patient after the operation, including the management of any complications that may arise. Lavishly iilustrated in full colour, Clinical Surgery is divided into four sections: Section 1, Clinical Skills and Investigations, gives a thorough grounding in the clinical skills required to diagnose the disease. Section 2, The Management of Acute Surgical Illness and Trauma, contains 10 chapters on the aetiology, pathophysiology, presentation and management of surgical emergencies. Section 3, General and Specialist Surgery, reviews surgical problems by system and contains chapters on each of the surgical sub-specialities by respected experts in each field. These include, among others, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ENT and opthalmology. Section 4, Perioperative Care, outlines the essential components of how to manage patients before and after surgery, including chapters on pain management and rehabilitation.

Exploring Biology in the Laboratory

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Singh, Shree RAM / Scissum-Gunn, Karyn D., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Publishing, EXPLORING BIOLOGY IN THE LABORATORY was written for students taking introductory biology course. The manual contains twenty-four laboratory sections ranging from the basic scientific inquiry to animal biology and organ systems, thus this manual can be used for a two-part biology course. The sequence of laboratory exercises follow majority of biology textbooks. Each laboratory contains simple and meaningful exercises that teach basic concepts. Most of the supplies used in the experiments are cheap and available from scientific vendors. The laboratory exercises begin with a brief introduction of the concepts and then there are 2-3 experiments that can be completed in a two-hour lab session. At the end of each lab there are multiple choice "Review Questions." This lab manual contains a "Lab Assignment" section at the end of each lab section that students can complete after lab experiments and turn in to their instructors as part of the lab assignment. The lab assignment section is designed to test student's critical thinking and writing ability.

The Doctor is in Evaluating Female Hormone Management

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ross, Audrey L. / Whitehorn, John F., PUBLISHER: One World Press, An Enlightening, Innovative and Timely Approach to Understanding Fundamental Female Development Integrating Conventional and Naturopathic Wisdom on Female Hormone Management. Easy to Read and Understand. Acquista Ora

Administration of Desert and Drought-Prone Arid Areas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hooja, Rakesh / Choubisa, R. K., PUBLISHER: Rawat Publications, The development of desert areas, administration of drought-prone regions, arid zone agriculture, watershed development and 'watershed plus, ' water use in arid and semi-arid areas, coping with drought - these are all of the vital importance for both the rainfed and dry farming areas in India. Their administration provides a special challenge, as well as an exciting opportunity, for innovative sustainable development. This book - which contains 24 articles by experts and practitioners, divided into four sections - will be of special relevance to those interested in the development of desert and drought-prone arid areas in India. The book examines: scientific and planned approaches to arresting or combating desert areas * monitoring desertification to social aspects of desert development * the development delivery system in desert districts * integrative machinery for desert development administration * grassland management and health problems in deserts * area development programs and area development authorities *various aspects of watershed development, including the role of the government watershed departments, community-based organizations, and panchayats in watershed and 'watershed plus' * the undertaking of water harvesting projects * water as a tool in desert development * agriculture and land water management in arid areas * optimizing crop production * agriculture marketing * forestry * predicting and facing drought.

Nursing for Public Health: Population Based Care

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lindsay / Craig, Pauline M. / Lindsay, Grace, PUBLISHER: Churchill Livingstone, As the largest group of health care professionals, nurses have a growing influence on the health of the population. This is a key book in making the transition from individualised care to population-based care. It provides a greater understanding of health care policy and gives a comprehensive overview of health policy, economics, and epidemiology using an evidence-based approach. Determinants of health, measures of health, and health promotion are examined. The issues of communicable diseases, screening, minority groups and purchasing, and commissioning of health services are also addressed. This book is the first comprehensive text on public health nursing at this level and will be ofinterest to health visitors, district nurses, school nurses and practice nurses, as well as senior student nurses and nurse managers in secondary and tertiary care.

Npl portfolio manager

NPL Portfolio Manager Leading international Company focused on real estate-based NPL. Capacity to identify routes to recovery at a borrower and at portfolio level; Knowledge of NPL portfolios management processes and procedures; Economic and financial assessment, modelling and planning skills in the credit sector; Frequent business travels. 5/7 Y experience in real estate-based NPL, including credit analysis, due diligence and loan documentation; Fluent in English with a financial or legal background; Strong attitude, negotiation ability with clear priorities to achieve; Very good analytic toolkit; Stronglyresult-oriented. Previous experience at commercial/corporate banks, NPL servicers, advisory corporate finance appreciated. Inserzionista: Michael Page

Children's Book of Yoga: Games & Exercises Mimic Plants &

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Luby, Thia, PUBLISHER: Clear Light Publishing, A unique and original new program of yoga especially designed to appeal to children, this book presents six complete, entertaining yoga workouts for children ages 3 to 12. The exercises and games are based on imitation of animals, natural forms, and interesting manmade objects chosen because of their natural appeal to a child's imagination. Each part of the workout is illustrated with a picture of the animal or object and a picture of children demonstrating the activity. A yoga teacher with 17 years of experience, Luby has developed new poses, exercises, and games that capture children's enthusiasm for play, learning, and challenging physical activity. Graded according to difficulty and age, the workouts are presented with instructions that make it easy and fun for adults to teach the activities to one child or a group. Children's Book of Yoga offers parents and teachers a unique and appealing way to encourage early learning of habits and activities that will make a lasting difference in the quality of children's lives.

Green Plan for Industry

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schell, David J., PUBLISHER: Government Institutes, David Schell offers environmental managers, specialists, and consultants this comprehensive resource for achieving environmental excellence within their company's compliance efforts by developing an environmental management system, or green plan. Using easy-to-read nontechnical language, Schell breaks the concept down into easy-to-understand steps and illustrates how to tie together the facets of environmental management. This book also addresses typical problems such as getting management and employee support, breaking down the barriers of industry versus the regulatory agencies, and recruiting help from others. The author's innovative suggestions describe how to get feedback, how to handle criticism, how to keep everyone informed and motivated, and how to get market benefit for the company.

a look at threatened species.

A LOOK AT THREATENED SPECIES. A Report on Some Animals of the Middle East and Southern Asia Which are Threatened with Extermination. Talbot, Lee Merriam. International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources May () Usato Prima edizione International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources st Ed. [vi] + 137pp. Many ills. and figures. Euro 28 (varie 488)

New Products Management

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crawford, C. Merle / Di Benedetto, C. Anthony, PUBLISHER: Irwin/McGraw-Hill, NEW PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, 7/E by Crawford and Di Benedetto provides future new product managers, project managers and team leaders with a comprehensive overview of the new product development process including how to develop an effective development strategy, manage cross-functional teams across the organization, generate and evaluate concepts, manage the technical development of a product, develop the marketing plan, and manage the financial aspects of a project.

Fundamentals of Case Management Practice: Skills for the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Summers, Nancy, PUBLISHER: Thomson Brooks/Cole, Become an effective case manager with FUNDAMENTALS OF CASE MANAGEMENT PRACTICE This practical, ahow-toa workbook gives you the practice and information you need to be able to function competently in a social service setting. A step-by-step case management procedure takes you from intake to termination, providing clear directions for each step in the process, practical tips, and practice scenarios taken from real case management situations. The workbook includes actual agency forms that provide with the opportunity to practice using forms similar to those you will use on the job.

Eco-Yards: Simple Steps to Earth-Friendly Landscapes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rama, Laureen / Wenzel, Caron, PUBLISHER: New Society Publishers, Many urban yards are essentially unproductive patches of grass, requiring constant attention for no return. Through sustainable, organic landscaping, these small or large plots of land can become part of the solution to today's environmental challenges. Eco-yards support the vision of a healthy, abundant planet in which beautiful, richly varied urban yards contribute to restoring the natural ecosystem. This inspiring and practical manual includes clear, easy-to-follow instructions for: designing and maintaining an eco-yardmaking your yard water-wiseunderstanding basic soil sciencereplacing your lawn with tree, shrub, and flower beds or hardy, low-maintenance grassgrowing vegetables in the eco-yard Visionary, hopeful and encouraging, "Eco-yards" is a must-read for anyone who wants to use environmentally sound practices when they garden, whether in a residential yard or on the balcony of a condo or high-rise apartment. If you're sick of the backyard battle, this book will show you how to work with nature instead of fighting it, using simple steps that apply practically anywhere to turn your yard into an eco-friendly sanctuary. Laureen Rama is a landscape designer whose lifelong passion is beautifying landscapes in ways that enhance the natural environment. She is the founder of Eco-Yards, which provides natural landscape design, installation, consultation, and education in Calgary, Alberta. Laureen has also worked as an international development educator, public involvement consultant, and a management consultant specializing in creativity.

Management

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Williams, Richard H. / Williams, Chuck, PUBLISHER: Thomson South-Western, This single-authored text begins with an introduction to the subject, discussing organizational environments and cultures, and ethics and social responsibility. Eschewing fads, but incorporating "been there" features (case studies and interviews), the text continues with chapters on making things happen; meeting the competition; organizing people, projects, and processes; and leading. Acquista Ora

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