Second Order Project Management

This book follows the “adjoint method” of sensitivity analysis conceived by the author as the most efficient method for computing exactly first-order sensitivities. It will be of interest to postgradu

Drawing on the Homeric epics, this multidisciplinary work reveals the cultural transformations which need to take place in order to transition from today's modern extractive agricultural system to a sustainable natural-systems agriculture. In order to provide an imaginative foundation on which to build such a cultural transformation, the author draws on the oldest and most pervasive pair of literary works in the Western canon: the Iliad and the Odyssey. He uses themes from those foundational literary works to critique the concept of state sovereignty and to explain how innovative federalism structures around the world already show momentum building toward changes in global environmental governance.The book proposes a dramatic expansion on those innovations, to create eco-states responsible for agroecological management. Drawing from many years of experience in international institutions, the author proposes a system of coordination by which an international agroecology-focused organiza

The Acquisition of French as a Second Language: A Research Overview is the first text to present, in one place, a comprehensive, systematic overview of research on the acquisition of French as a secon

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to communication strategies in business with a focus on diversity management skills.

This book presents contemporary issues and challenges in finance and risk management in a time of rapid transformation due to technological advancements. It includes research articles based on financi

Second Language Research: Methodology and Design is a clear, comprehensive overview of cure issues in L2 research. Authored by well-known scholars in SLA and supported by a wealth of examples from actual studies and extensive pedagogical resources, this book first introduces students to the key topics and debates in L2 research. It then guides readers step-by step through the research process - from basic principles and collection methods through study design, and reporting - to the point of being able to conduct their own research from beginning to end.This book is an essential text for students and novice researchers of SLA, applied linguistics, and second and foreign language teaching. Key FeaturesA wealth of graphics, visuals and exercises in each chapter. "Time to think" and "Time to do" boxes within chaptersHelpful glossary and extensive author and subject indicesNew to This EditionSubstantially reorganized chaptersSignificantly expanded chapters on qualitative and mixed methodsS

Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering, Second Edition offers a concise yet thorough foundation in a critical and rapidly evolving field—inviting further exploration, innovation, and impact.

This book is designed to provide arts and cultural administrators with an overview of the most pressing elements of human resource management for arts and cultural institutions.

Receiving the Stranger in Shakespeare provides critical analysis of the most important moments of hospitality or its denial in Shakespeare’s plays, situating them historically in order to fully explor

Fully updated throughout, with several new chapters, this second edition of Introduction to Inverse Problems in Imaging guides advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics, computer science