Valuations of Interest-Sensitive Financial Instruments provides in-depth analysis of the development and underpinnings of models that are essential to the financial analyst or valuation actuary. Compl
Choose the right software quality methodology, and make it work efficiently. Some organizations have established ISO 9000 quality certification or the Software Engineering Institute's Capability Matur
Sound budgeting preparation, procedures, analysis, and control will improve efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness of your nonprofit organization. Budgeting enhances your ability to plan future d
Winner of the 2003 Nobel Prize in Literature.J. M. Coetzee presents a coherent, unorthodox analysis of censorship from the perspective of one who has lived and worked under its shadow. The essays coll
Merchant Princes of the East is an original and searching analysis of the economic success of Overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia. Focusing on companies, associations, social relationships and markets,
The products of engineering design are everywhere, but who or what determines their form and function? Their surfaces are usually cold, seemingly objective, as if they existed outside of history of th
"Easily the most informed and comprehensive analysis to date on how and why East Asian countries have achieved sustained high economic growth rates, [this book] substantially advances our understandin
This ESIS publication concentrates on dynamic test standard methods and the analysis of the data they produce. A topic of increasing interest, which has wide ranging applications throughout engineerin
This book, authored and edited by leading international scientists, provides a thorough review, analysis and recommendations of what the behavioural and social science are contributing to the practice
The Concise Lexicon of Environmental Terms is a unique guide to the complex language of contemporary environmental legislation and policy. It includes: * practical and concise definitions of over 650
Timely, authoritative, prescriptive-- an essential tool of survival in today's complex lending environment. . . "The subject matter of this book is important and topical. The authors combine
This important anthology of feminist writing brilliantly demonstrates the complexity and diversity of women's movements and organisations worldwide.The book opens with an analysis of women's history a
This important anthology of feminist writing brilliantly demonstrates the complexity and diversity of women's movements and organisations worldwide.The book opens with an analysis of women's history a
Helps professionals find fast, accurate solutions to their design and analysis problems...The first and only single-source reference of its kind, this unique book offers a comprehensive, in-depth look
Among the 330 feats of engineering genius documented here are bridges found all over the United States, from Brooklyn to the Golden Gate and landmark dams such as the Hoover, Grand Coulee, Norris and
John Templer has written the first theoretical, historical, and scientific analysis of one of the most basic and universal building elements: the stair. Together, these two volumes present a detailed
The performance of companies is the major driving force behind the wealth of nations, yet it is a complex phenomenon to predict and understand. This concise and stimulating book examines how the exter
This key text addresses the complex computer chips of tomorrow which will consist of several layers of metal interconnect, making the interconnect within a chip or a multichip module a three dimension
A detailed case study of how international environmental treaties can be made more effective. Combining theoretical analysis with a rigorous empirical evaluation of changes in the compliance process o
In increasingly technological economies around the world, workers need to be able to read and write complex material. Yet demographic changes - resulting in minority languages and cultures, some witho
How can we predict and control risks related to the transportation of hazardous substances? This book explains what a transportation quantitative risk analysis is, how to communicate risk study object
In 1577, the Jesuit Priest Matteo Ricci set out from Italy to bring Christian faith and Western thought to Ming dynasty China. To capture the complex emotional and religious drama of Ricci's extraordi
The causes of catastrophic accidents in the process industries, now recognized as complex and interrelated, need to be matched by multi-faceted technical management systems. These principles apply to
Here is the famous analysis of statesmanship and power. AS MACHIAVELLI SAW IT..... ConspiracyA prince need trouble little about conspiracies when the people are well disposed, but when they are host
Behind the public's hope of effective action by governments on environmental issues lies a complex terrain of conceptual confusion, conflicts of interest and philosophical dispute. This is why some of
Behind the public's hope of effective action by governments on environmental issues lies a complex terrain of conceptual confusion, conflicts of interest and philosophical dispute. This is why some of
This newly revised and updated edition of the classic Handbook on Experimental Mechanics documents both the traditional methods as well as the new principles involved in stress analysis of materials.
First published in 1955, Gaddis's long, complex novel of the varieties of forgery has been acclaimed by many as a masterpiece of American modern fiction.
This new book builds on the lifetime experience of Jan Mikusinski, one of the world's top researchers and teachers of mathematical analysis. It is intended to provide students with a solid background
Relates introductory heat transfer concepts to other disciplines, namely thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Reflects changes currently taking place in the research community as well as engineering ed
THE LEXICAL APPROACH develops current thinking, synthesizing the best insights of previous theory, corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, and modern approaches to grammar.
Lost on the labyrinth of a Paleolithic cavern complex, Indy Jones encounters references to a mythological beast that may have existed twenty-thousand years ago--and five years later Dr. Jones confront
The culmination of de Certeau's lifelong engagement with the human sciences, this volume is both an analysis of Christian mysticism during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and an application of
Takes students as well as lovers of food preparation beyond the basics to more complex recipes, subtler preparation and plating techniques. It includes both color and black and white photographs to il
Going far beyond previous empirical work, John Kotter and James Heskett provide the first comprehensive critical analysis of how the "culture" of a corporation powerfully influences its economic perf
The important connection between financial processes and the macroeconomic environment has been revealed in some of today's most inventive economic analysis. Areas of current interest include stock ma
A collection of papers from a conference which focuses on problems in biaxial and multiaxial fatigue research and the application of adequate design criteria to engineering solutions.
Devoted to the theoretical aspects of organic photochemistry, with detailed analysis of the electronic nature of the elementary photochemical reaction steps. Presented here is much information otherwi
Philosophers and social scientists will welcome this highly original discussion ofMax Weber's analysis of the objectivity of social science. Guy Oakes traces the vital connectionbetween Weber's method
