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Outer Continental Shelf Frontier Technology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: National Research Council, Research Council, PUBLISHER: University Press of the Pacific, CONTENTS: Introduction Committee on Assessment of Safety of OCS Activities Exploratory Drilling Systems Deepwater Drilling and Production Platforms in Non-Arctic Areas Arctic Platforms Offshore Discharge of Drill Muds and Cuttings Subsea Production Systems Deep Water Pipelines Offshore Storage, Tanker Loading, Floating Facilities Supporting Systems for Installation, Inspection, and Repair Oil Spill Cleanup and Containment Discussion Summary Participants

Designing Enterprise Client/Server Systems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gold-Bernstein, Beth / Marca, David, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, This book contains a complete, proven set of tools and techniques for reducing the risks and increasing the manageability of client/server projects.The book contains extensive coverage of the organizational and management issues involved in successful client/server planning, followed by an exclusive method for modeling adaptive client/server systems that are business-driven, scaleable, and enable change. Among the many powerful real-world tools this book provides are: specific decision criteria for choosing technical components of a distributed system; methods and guidelines for partitioning data and processing across processors and locations; and techniques for performing traffic analysis even before one line of code is written.All IT executives, project managers, business analysts and implementers of client/server technology.

The Iroquois: The Six Nations Confederacy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Englar, Mary / Duden, Jane, PUBLISHER: Social Studies Collections, Bold photography and illustrations and captivating text provide insightful glimpses into American Indian nations of North America. Fascinating descriptions of the history and lifestyles of these nations help readers understand these rich cultures that have endured to this day. Special features throughout these books include biographical profiles, time lines, maps, and recipes. This series explores and supports the standards "Era 1: Three Worlds Meet (Beginnings to )," and "Era 4: Expansion and Reform ()," as required by the National Standards for History; and "Culture," "Time, Continuity, and Change," "People, Places, and Environments," "Individual Development and Identity," "Individuals, Groups, and Institutions," and "Power, Authority, and Governance," as required by the National Council for the Social Studies. Acquista Ora

Primer on Occupational Safety and Health

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blosser, Fred, PUBLISHER: BNA Books (Bureau of National Affairs), Use this guide to outline an organization's federal and state requirements under OSHA -- or to address related state regulations for mine, nuclear, or transportation workers. The author explains performance and specification standards and detail -- and clarifies: -- the standard-setting process -- enforcement -- rights and responsibilities of employers and employees -- recordkeeping requirements -- antidiscrimination provisions Valuable appendixes include the OSHA statute, a detailed outline of the inspection process, sample performance and specification standards, sample forms, and more.

Reading in the Classroom: Systems for the Observation of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Briggs, Kerri L. / Vaughn, Sharon / Moats, Louisa Cook, PUBLISHER: Brookes Publishing Company, As illustrated by Reading First and other reading initiatives, policymakers and educators are very interested in raising children's literacy rates and ensuring high classroom standards. Classroom observation is one effective method to monitor progress, explain outcomes, and determine best practices for reading instruction. Reading in the Classroom provides detailed discussions of the most current and representative classroom reading observation systems used throughout the United States. This book will aid researchers, policy makers, and curriculum developers in evaluating our current educational system with respect to literacy instruction. The chapters cover a broad range of tools, all of which are specific, field-tested, and reliable. These tools were developed to study a variety of research questions, such as the effectiveness of statewide reading initiatives, the increased incidence of culturally diverse students with learning disabilities, effective teaching strategies for English language learners, methods to record the writing performance of at-risk students, ethnographic classroom observations, and ecobehavioral assessment and analysis strategies.

Agronomy of Grassland Systems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pearson, C. J., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Agronomy of Grassland Systems presents a broad overview of grasslands agronomy incorporating both grassland and animal productivity within the context of farming systems. The authors, both experienced in the field of agriculture, examine the generation, vegetative growth, flowering, and seed production of grasslands, as well as mineral nutrition, pasture quality, and animal intake. The management implications of forage-animal interactions are considered with respect to improving the efficiency of livestock production, together with a concluding chapter on grasslands management within the framework of farming systems.

Parallel and Distributed Processing and Applications: Third

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pan, Y. / Pan, Yi / Chen, Daoxu, PUBLISHER: Springer, This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Parallel and Distributed Processing and Applications, ISPA , held in Nanjing, China in November . The 90 revised full papers and 19 revised short papers presented together with 3 keynote speeches and 2 tutorials were carefully reviewed and selected from 645 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on cluster systems and applications, performance evaluation and measurements, distributed algorithms and systems, fault tolerance and reliability, high-performance computing and architecture, parallel algorithms and systems, network routing and communication algorithms, security algorithms and systems, grid applications and systems, database applications and data mining, distributed processing and architecture, sensor networks and protocols, peer-to-peer algorithms and systems, internet computing and Web technologies, network protocols and switching, and ad hoc and wireless networks.

All Paris: Tout Paris Source Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lown, Patricia Twohill / Lown, David Amory / Green, Megan, PUBLISHER: Palancar Company, This series of guides for finding everything from fine antiques to wine cellar equipment is an indispensable companion for the enthusiastic traveler/shopper in the never-ending quest for hidden treasures. Each book contains thousands of complete listings of carefully screened dealers and merchants who offer the beautiful things that make for gracious and elegant living. Categories range from priceless art and antiques to porcelain, silver, fine linen, parquet, stained glass, books, maps, and all kinds of collectibles. The authors have pounded the pavements of the world's richest and most exciting cities, searching out not only the best sources for beautiful things but also the skilled craftsmen who create and restore them. They apply their well-known rigid standards for dealers, merchants, and artisans: everyone listed not only is an excellent source for the best quality products and services but also has a reputation for honesty and fair dealing

Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Buhalis, Dimitrios / Tjoa, A. Min / Jafari, Jafar, PUBLISHER: Springer, The proceedings of the conference ENTER - International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies in Tourism - provide an international forum for the discussion of the role of telecommunication and information systems in tourism, inform potential users and people concerned with the importance of such technologies and explain their functioning. The following topics are treated in this volume: Dynamic Marketing Applications Using IT. - Designing Information Systems. - Using the Internet. - Transformation of the Travel Industry. - Re-engineering Management Approaches. - Enhancing Tourism Intermediaries. - New Horizons for Destination Management Systems. - Strategic Management in Tourism. - New IT Uses in Tourism.

The IBOC Handbook: Understanding HD Radio Technology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Maxson, David P., PUBLISHER: Focal Press, Radio broadcast engineers seeking to design and operate HD Radio(TM) transmission systems will benefit from the detailed exposition of the technology. The book lays out the entire structure of this digital transmission system. System equations are presented in a manner that is useful to those interested in them, while retaining a clear narrative for those who seek a general understanding of how the technology works. The book also presents a summary of the history of the technology and the NRSC-5 standard, as well as forward-looking information on emerging technologies and applications. - The IBOC Handbook includes numnerous diagrams and explanations of the system protocol stack and transmission systems for digital radio. - First and only overview of the newly approved NRSC-5 Standard - This book informs the reader about the interconnected parts of IBOC technology, on paper-- from standards setting to system architecture-- and in hardware-- from audio and data technology to transmission.

Selecting Educational Equipment and Materials for School and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: -, PUBLISHER: Assn for Childhood Education Intl, In its fourth revision, this publication considers budget constraints, increased child care demands, the "back to basics" movement in education, mainstreaming, multicultural education, and high technology when identifying criteria for selection and use of quality materials to meet the growing/learning needs of children. Focuses on materials for infants through adolescents.

Algorithms for Communications Systems and Their Applications

Titolo: Algorithms for Communications Systems and Their Applications Autori: Nevio Benvenuto e Giovanni Cherubini Copertina rigida: pagine Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc Print Lingua: Inglese ISBN-10: ISBN-- Condizioni: praticamente NUOVO poichè è stato acquistato e mai utilizzato Consegna a mano o spedizione con corriere espresso a carico dell'acquirente Contatto per email o whatsapp, grazie

No More Dodos: How Zoos Help Endangered Wildlife

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nirgiotis, Nicholas / Nirgiotis, Theodore, PUBLISHER: Lerner Publications, Uncover the intriguing, and often mysterious, world of science in Lerner's Discovery series. From late-breaking hot topics to conundrums whose answers have been concealed for centuries, books in this series provide in-depth coverage of science topics that young readers everywhere will find fascinating Supports the national science education standards Unifying Concepts and Processes: Systems, Order, and Organization; Unifying Concepts and Processes: Constancy, Change, and Measurement; Unifying Concepts and Processes: Evolution and Equilibrium; Life Science; and Science in Personal and Social Perspectives as outlined by the National Academics of Science and endorsed by the National Science Teachers Association.

Text and Context: Document Storage and Processing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Susan, PUBLISHER: Springer, Text and Context: Document Storage and Processing describes information processing techniques, including those which do not appear in conventional textbooks on database systems. It focuses on the input, storage, retrieval and presentation of primarily textual information, together with auxiliary material about graphic and video data. There are chapters on text analysis as a basis for lexicography, full-text databases and information retrieval, the use of optical storage for both ASCII text and scanned document images, hypertext and multi-media systems, abstract document definition, and document formatting and imaging. The material is treated in an informal way with an emphasis on real applications and software. There are, among others, case studies from Reuters, British Airways, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Sony, and HMSO. Relevant industry standards are discussed including ISO for CD-ROM file storage, CCITT Group4 data compression, the Standard Generalised Markup Language and Office Document Architecture, and the Postscript language. Readers will benefit from the way Susan Jones has brought together this information, in a logical sequence, to highlight the connections between related topics. This book will be of interest to second and third year undergraduates and MSc students in computer science, to B/TEC HTD final year computing and information science students either specialising in IT or taking an IT option, and to students taking courses in IT and in business computing systems.

Comparative Education: The Dialectic of the Global and the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Arnove, Robert F. / Torres, Carlos Alberto, PUBLISHER: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Comparative Education examines the common problems facing education systems around the world as the result of global economic, social, and cultural forces. Issues related to the governance, financing, provision, processes, and outcomes of education systems for differently situated social groups are described and analyzed in specific regional, national, and local contexts. New in this edition is a concluding chapter by Carlos Torres indicating the current challenges and new directions for scholarship and teaching in comparative education. Chapters discussing the United States', Latin American, Middle Eastern, Russian/East European, and African education have been updated to reflect the changes in these regions and new educational trends and politics. Visit our website for sample chapters

Data Compression in Digital Systems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hoffman, Roy, PUBLISHER: Springer, Data compression is now indispensable to products and services of many industries including computers, communications, healthcare, publishing and entertainment. This invaluable resource introduces this area to information system managers and others who need to understand how it is changing the world of digital systems. For those who know the technology well, it reveals what happens when data compression is used in real-world applications and provides guidance for future technology development.

Disease Management: A Systems Approach to Improving Patient

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Todd, Warren E. / Nash, David B. / Frist, Bill, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, DISEASE MANAGEMENT is the first book to bring together systems thinking and organizational structure in a framework for designing, developing, and implementing a comprehensive health management system.

Spectrum Language Arts, Grade 6

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spectrum, PUBLISHER: School Specialty Publishing, Our proven Spectrum Language Arts grade 6 workbook features 184 pages of fundamentals in grammar and sentence structure. Recently updated to current national standards, including tips for clearer writing, proofreading activities, and combining sentences. This workbook for children ages 11 to 12 includes exercises that reinforce mechanics and punctuation to assist in developing proficiency. Language Arts skills include: -Gerunds -Colons and semicolons -Double negative -Writer's guide Our best-selling "Spectrum Language Arts" series features age-appropriate workbooks for Kindergarten to grade 6. Developed with the latest standards-based teaching methods that provide targeted practice in language arts fundamentals to ensure successful learning

Albania...in Pictures

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lerner Publishing Group / Geography Department / Lerner Geography Department, PUBLISHER: Lerner Publishing Group, Supports the national curriculum standards Culture; Time, Continuity, and Change; People, Places, and Environments; individual Development and Identity; Individuals, Groups, and Institutions; Power, Authority, and Governance; Production, Distribution, and Consumption; Science, Technology, and Society; and Global Connections as outlined by the National Council for the Social Studies.

Spectrum Language Arts: Grade 2

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Frank Schaffer Publications, PUBLISHER: Frank Schaffer Publications, Our proven Spectrum Language Arts grade 2 workbook features 176 pages of fundamentals in grammar and sentence structure. Recently updated to current national standards, including tips for clearer writing, proofreading activities, and combining sentences. This workbook for children ages 7 to 8 includes exercises that reinforce mechanics and punctuation to assist in developing proficiency. Language Arts skills include: -Common and proper nouns -Plurals with -s and -es -Contractions -Past tense verbs -Action and linking verbs -Punctuation Our best-selling "Spectrum Language Arts" series features age-appropriate workbooks for Kindergarten to grade 6. Developed with the latest standards-based teaching methods that provide targeted practice in language arts fundamentals to ensure successful learning

Spectrum Math: Grade 5

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Frank Schaffer Publications, PUBLISHER: Frank Schaffer Publications, Our proven Spectrum Math grade 5 workbook features 184 pages of drills and practice in math fundamentals. Recently updated to current national math and testing standards. This workbook for children ages 10 to 11 uses everyday math applications to teach basic skills. Math skills include: -Adding and subtracting to 6-digit numbers -Multiplication and division -Fractions with decimals -Metric and customary measurements -Introduction to geometry -Algebra -Graphs and probability Our best-selling "Spectrum Math" series features age-appropriate workbooks for Preschool to grade 8. Developed with the latest standards-based teaching methods that provide targeted practice in math fundamentals to ensure successful learning

Promoting Reading in Developing Countries

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Greaney, Vincent, PUBLISHER: International Reading Association, This revealing book explores the many obstacles and challenges involved in literacy promotion in the developing world, with specific examples in Africa, South America, and Asia. Editor Vincent Greaney and contributors offer compelling arguments for improving a country's economy through quality education. This volume illuminates the unique challenges faced by Countries with few resources for providing education and supporting publishing efforts. Suggestions also are offered for increasing the developing world's access to quality indigenous reading materials.

The Unofficial Guide to the Best RV and Tent Campgrounds in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hamby, Stuart / Walton, Grace, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, "The Unofficial Guide to the Best RV & Tent Campgrounds in the Southwest & South Central Plains" features candid reviews and ratings of over 350 campgrounds in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. It includes: Detailed profiles and overall quality ratings of the best campgrounds for both RVers and tent campers Complete information on rates, hook-ups, and facilities Campgrounds rated for beauty, quiet, privacy, security, and amenities The only campground series with candid ratings for quality and value Easy-to-follow directions to each campground Tips on fun things to see and do near each campground Practical advice on RV repairs and maintenance

Teaching Information Literacy: 50 Standards-Based Exercises

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burkhardt, Joanna M. / MacDonald, Mary C. / Rathemacher, Andree J., PUBLISHER: American Library Association, Updated to today's ever-expanding world of electronic information, Teaching Information Literacy, Second Edition, is the best single resource for fundamental information literacy instruction. Covering the basics of planning, collecting, and evaluating the exercies in the book.*Address one or more of the ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education*Promote conceptual and applied skills via active learning, problem-based learning, and resource based learning*Are ready for use by reference and instruction librarians at colleges and community colleges, as well as others responsible for teaching students how to conduct researchThese 50 lessons can be used as a full semester course or as a single focused seminar or workshop, and show how to engage with electronic and print information resources alike.

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