This resource provides a broad, self-contained, and modern introduction to color vision and science, emphasizing measurements of human visual performance but connecting to engineering, computations, n
"Towards a Theory of Mime is a genuinely unique book about non-verbal communication and performance. Combining a broad global history of the evolution of human communication with an introduction to th
Towards a Theory of Mime is a genuinely unique book about non-verbal communication and performance. Combining a broad global history of the evolution of human communication with an introduction to the
"Setting the standard for more than 30 years, Exercise Physiology has helped more than 350,000 students build a solid foundation in the scientific principles underlying modern exercise physiology. Thi
Presents information on the anatomy of core muscles and provides basic exercises for core development, along with specific core exercises to enhance performance in such sports as basketball, soccer, s
Gives dancers a deep understanding of how imagery works and its importance in developing dance technique and artistry. Teaches how to combine technical expertise with imagery skills to enrich express
When organizations use social accounting practices, they are able to measure their performance in terms of benefits accrued to key stakeholders such as their communities, human resources, and those in
Emanuelson, who served as a park district executive director in Illinois for 20 years, introduces basic accounting concepts and the financial tools for measuring the performance of private businesses,
Olpin (health promotion and human performance, Weber State U.) and Hesson (nursing, South Dakota State U.) offer tools and activities that college students can use to manage, reduce, and prevent stres
In Argentine theatre spanning from the democratic transition to the early twenty-first century, the expression of human fragility has taken diverse forms, revealing the transformative engagement of pe
The opening chapters of this collection introduce the different categories of behavioral biometrics and methodologies for evaluating the security and performance of behavioral biometric systems. Other
Everyday human-technology interaction is often problematic because the performance capacities that underlie the technologies change frequently, and new ones are introduced. Emerging technologies and
Shakespearean thinking is always dynamic: thinking that happens in the living moment of its performance, in quickly passing process. This book offers a model of human mentality that c
Lorsch (human relations, Harvard Business School) and Teirney (an executive) analyze the performance of industry leaders in law, accounting, investment banking, advertising, information technology, an
Concerned with the performance-related aspects of emotion in sport, the core of this book is the presentation of the editor's "Individual Zones of Optimal Functioning" model as a theoretical and metho
More than an academic critique, Performing Psychology offers a new methodology for understanding human life. Arguing that both psychological activity and its study are essentially performance, Neuman
Argues that much of the conventional wisdom in managing people in organizations in destructive to both employment relationships and organizational performance. Explores why even smart organizations fa
Every aspect of golf course management is covered. Learn how to improve your planning abilities, build leadership and communication skills, maximize employee performance, select and train new employee
Process innovation - a revolutionary new approach that fuses information technology and human resource management - can dramatically improve business performance. In the demanding environment of the 1
Inspired by a growing body of evidence that developments centered on working farms can have a positive effect on human health, environmental sustainability, and real estate performance, Agrihoods: Cul
Compiling the best practices of business excellence frameworks around the world, this new book addresses the need for innovative research on sustainable business performance. Using detailed empirical
A guide to improving a running form to maximize performance while minimizing risks shares insights into common challenges and how to develop essential form-improving habits with the assistance of a ba
Continuing professional development (CPD) aims to maintain or improve the quality of professional performance. So far, it tends to have been designed for specific professional groups such as teachers,
In an effort to determine the extent to which the United States contributes to the creation of a preferred system of world order, Robert Johansen considers the country's performance against a framewor
The pace of life in our high technology world has quickened. Industries that do not become more efficient, often by requiring a faster production turnaround with less slack, are superseded. Because of
Although athletes are often advised to pace themselves, the nuances of this adage are often poorly understood. Keven G. Thompson, director of the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise at the Unive
We’re constantly looking for ways to make our companies or organizations more successful.We often ask ourselves: “What can we do to develop and drive maximum organizational performance?“ “
Based on significant new research from multiple sources, Richard Barrett creates a compelling narrative about why values-driven organizations are the most successful organizations on the planet. Accor
"Talent management" is a form of human resource management that focuses on the management of the differentiated performance of employees or sometimes the differential impact of key positions within th
Biointegration is essential for the successful performance of implanted materials and devices within the human body. With an increasing number and wide range of implant procedures being performed, it
Novel research in construction management is often distant from existing practice. This collection of reviews serves to bridge this gap under three major themes: innovation, organisation and human beh
Eleven dance educators, choreographers, critics, and scholars representing a spectrum of international perspectives on pedagogy, the body, performance, dance, and culture contribute 12 chapters addres
Functional beverages are non-alcoholic drink products that are ready to drink and include non-traditional ingredients in their formulation. Sports and performance drinks, energy drinks, ready-to-drink
Providing the tools and systems required for leading a "measurement managed" HR architecture, this important book heralds the emergence of human resources as a strategic powerhouse in today^s organiza
Reviews the theoretical literature on organizational justice and explores how the research applies to various aspects of organizational behavior, such as personnel selection systems, performance appra
Medical systems need to be understood from within, as experienced by healers, patients, and others whose minds and hearts have both become involved in this important human undertaking. Exploring how t
A comprehensive guide to planning, designing, and implementing appraisal systems that are tailored to meet an organization's real needs. For human resource professionals and managers, the authors show
Gain the competitive edge with the innovative training methods in Pilates and Conditioning for Athletes. This science-based, multidimensional approach to athletic conditioning helps you build a strong
A bomb is more than a weapon. A bomb is an expression of the bomber’s predictions of human behavior—a performance designed to fool you into making one fatally wrong move. In The Bomb Maker, Thomas Per
Most competitive sports require rapid whole-body movements in which athletes need to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction in response to game situations. That’s why coaches
