Japanese geisha and courtesans intrigue and fascinate Westerners. During the mid-nineteenth century, Japan opened its doors to the world and became an essential destination for travelers. Tourists des
Psychologists experienced as "fawns in gorilla suits" (i.e., in therapeutic interactions with aggressive and violent children) present a guide to professional treating this challenging population. The
The Civil War tore America apart. The ensuing era of Reconstruction sewed it back together. In this vivid look at the popular culture of the era, Browne and Kreiser examine how Americans coped with t
*A practical guide to implementing New Urbanism principles in suburbs and small communities*Case studies present clear solutions for typical suburban problems: the need for pedestrian access, the lack
Presents the material covered during the past ten years' REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) courses, supported by the National Science Foundation and held at the University of Washington. Th
Called the greatest storms on the planet, hurricanes of the North Atlantic Ocean often cause tremendous social and economic upheaval in the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. And with the incre
An introductory text and reference for engineering students and practitioners. Part I defines problems, with chapters on the waste stream, new theories for environmental regulation, design for the env
Fraleigh and Beauregard's text is known for its clear presentation and writing style, mathematical appropriateness, and overall usability. Its inclusion of calculus-related examples, true/false proble
Systemizes the ideas underlying a method for analyzing and designing wave fields used in antenna synthesis for microwave, millimeter, and infra-red bands; circuit engineering; and laser system design.
"Wasta" means intercession or mediation. This book explains how wasta works in the Middle East to make decisions and negotiate compromises on all levels of society.
Researchers from North America, Europe, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates provide eight essays on topics in organizational change and development: collaboration, gender and organization development
American scholars and practitioners (and a few from outside the US) present the latest research and analysis in the field of organizational development and change. There is special focus on education.
A comprehensive guide for business people, government administrators and specialists in management methodology, Methodological School of Management details the original and applied thinking, methods a
Photophysics of Carbon Nanotubes Interfaced with Organic and Inorganic Materials describes physical, optical and spectroscopic properties of the emerging class of nanocomposites formed from carbon nan
Restoration ecology is a young field that integrates theory and knowledge from a range of disciplines, including the biological, physical, and social sciences as well as the humanities. This new textb
Up until recently, Riemannian geometry and basic topology were not included, even by departments or faculties of mathematics, as compulsory subjects in a university-level mathematical education. The s
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