Richard Schonberger, in his fourth and most important book yet, introduces a powerful new concept: that the many links between and within the four main business functions -- design, operations, accoun
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In a brief period of explosive, top-secret innovation during the 1950s, a small group of scientists, engineers, businessmen, and government officials rewrote the book on airplane design and led the na
Inoue (forest science, University of Tokyo) and Isozaki (humanities and social sciences, Iwate University) present results on the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies' Forest Conservation Pro
A summary of research carried out in the CHOROCHRONOS Project, established as an EC-funded Training and Mobility Research Network with the objective of studying the design, implementation, and applica
Underwater Acoustic Digital Signal Processing and Communication Systems describes new design and development methodologies in underwater acoustic signal processing. The emphasis is on experimental eff
Explains how to use the principles and practices of feng shui to create an innovative home design and decoration scheme to combat illness and to promote maximum physical, emotional, and spiritual heal
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50 Leadership Lessons from the Greatest Manager of All Time Today's rapidly changing global business arena has made undaunted leadership as fleeting as yesterday's software. Yet the wisdom of one rel
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From an overview of how the Internet works--including a primer on computer communication and explanations of how providers like America Online, CompuServe, Microsoft Network, and the many lesser-known
Begins with an overview of the development of public education in the US, and then explains some important trends in educational theory today. The text then describes various alternatives to mainstrea
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If you think there's no way to prevent cancer, you're wrong. Let the experts at the world's most distinguished cancer research and treatment center help you to design a personal program to increase yo
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Assesses the implications of an aging population on American society, addressing social, financial, political, medical, economic, educational, and personal factors
Essays discuss seminars, tutoring, lectures, school structure, and the teaching of English, math, science, history, social studies, foreign languages, and art
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A study of child development designed for parents describes patterns of learning between the ages of five and eleven and examines means of improving the youngster's educational environment
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Exploring the history and role of reduction in the philosophy of science and of mind, this volume offers a new framework in which various notions of reduction can be defined, and offers a a powerful e
In an era in which environmental education has been described as one of the most pressing educational concerns of our time, further insights are needed to understand how best to approach the learning
This engaging and accessible book presents a set of representative concepts connected by the theme of information security, demonstrating how each allows us to solve real problems. The discussions are
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The writing of this book was in part supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSFEHR 0335369). It represents a significant extension and enriched interpretation of earlier work on "m
The writing of this book was in part supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSFEHR 0335369). It represents a significant extension and enriched interpretation of earlier work on "m
In the year 2410, so-called "clonies" have become controversial issue. Originally revered as miracles of science, these test-tube humans have become feared and ostracized. True, they are useful; they
In the year 2410, so-called "clonies" have become controversial issue. Originally revered as miracles of science, these test-tube humans have become feared and ostracized. True, they are useful; they
Alonzo Alston is a successful award winning best-selling author in the science-fiction and fantasy genres. Unfortunately, Alonzo has run head-on into that dreaded "wall" most writers eventually hit. I
Alonzo Alston is a successful award winning best-selling author in the science-fiction and fantasy genres. Unfortunately, Alonzo has run head-on into that dreaded "wall" most writers eventually hit. I
Korea is a nation on the move, and millions of Korean students are working hard to master the English language. English is now the language of international communication, trade, commerce, and science
Korea is a nation on the move, and millions of Korean students are working hard to master the English language. English is now the language of international communication, trade, commerce, and science
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Pilates speak only one language. He has a small business in a mid-sized town which he runs somewhat efficiently; yet, Pilates went from being a small time computer repairman to a world renown linguist
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Thomas Anderson has just graduated from CSU Stentoria, with his degree in Political Science. It's an election year, and as a young "progressive" in California who has been raised by equally progressiv
Thomas Anderson has just graduated from CSU Stentoria, with his degree in Political Science. It's an election year, and as a young "progressive" in California who has been raised by equally progressiv
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