This book comprises the proceedings of the international conference Shaking the Foundations of Geo-engineering Education (NUI Galway, Ireland, 4-6 July 2012), a major initiative of the International S
This book draws together the main elements of strategic management theory and considers their relevance to contemporary practice in construction. It helps students understand what corporate strategy i
The second edition of Construction Technology: Analysis and Choice has been expanded to include commercial buildings. This now covers, in a single textbook, all the basic forms of construction studied
This textbook covers all aspects of materials science relevant to the practice of dentistry. It is aimed primarily at undergraduate dental students, although it will also be useful for practising dent
This book focuses on language and communication issues with older people with mental health problems. Radically revised and updated from the authors’ earlier book, “Communication Disa
This is the first post-Egan book to look at benchmarking and KPIs (key performance indicators) in the construction industry.Benchmarking is one of the key management techniques the construction indust
An assessment and survey of current approaches in service provision to the elderly with psychological problems emphasizing every day clinical techniques currently used in the UK and the US. The 14 co
A road map for the future of the world market"Bryan has emerged as an influential voice on regulatory issues. "--The New York TimesThe world is on the verge of the most sweeping economic changes since