These volumes constitute a unique, inspiring and practically useful compilation of the rich variety of innovative good practice being pioneered at governmental, NGO and community levels in so many Thi
These volumes constitute a unique, inspiring and practically useful compilation of the rich variety of innovative good practice being pioneered at governmental, NGO and community levels in so many Thi
Presents recent data on how forest management activities and urbanization have influenced the hydrologic and geomorphic responses of watersheds. Focusing on the Pacific Northwest, the 12 contribution
As several developments have highlighted, there is an urgent need for an improved theoretical framework concerning how best to accommodate population diversity within multicultural societies. The righ
A fundamental goal of biological research on ontogeny is to discover when and how developmental changes can be induced as well as the consequences, limits, and mechanisms underlying such changes. With
The Neolithic period, when agriculture began and many monuments - including Stonehenge - were constructed, is an era fraught with paradoxes and ambiguities. Starting in the Mesolithic and carrying his
Written for architects, interior designers, and color consultants, this ambitious study explores the psychological and physiological effects of color in the man-made environment. Scientific findings a
An acclaimed military historian leads you into the world of the combat sniper-on the safe side of the crosshairs...From the black-powder chaos of the American Revolution to the bitter carnage of Vietn
Content: I. Revolution and Law: H.P. Glenn: Law, Revolution and Rights u M.A. Simon: Must a Revolution Preserve Rights? u C. Wellman: Locke's Right to Revolution Reexamined u W.E. Murnion: Aquinas on
Facsimile reprint of Trotter's 1804 publication with an introduction by Roy Porter (history of medicine, Wellcome Institute, London). Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
In this book, Michael Fielding develops a searching critique of key elements of education policy and practice, including personalization, target-setting, impact, competition, empowerment, inspection a
This collection of 38 papers and 29 posters from the May 2004 conference reports on research and development activities in computer vision, robot vision, image processing, medical imaging, and pattern
Theoretical computer science provides the foundations for understanding and exploiting the concepts and mechanisms in computing and information processing. This handbook will provide professionals and
This interdisciplinary book brings together quantum information concepts from quantum physics, information theory, and computer science. It distinguishes between classical and quantum physics, introdu
The Cengage Learning DISCOVERY SERIES: HUMAN SEXUALITY is designed to deliver traditional course content in an innovative "hybrid" learning format--instruction presented in a printed handbook paired w
Human Geography: Culture, Society and Space challenges students to think geographically across scale and across a wide range of geographical phenomena and global issues. The authors engage the student
Covers the development, form, function and disorders of the human body. This book helps to look at how your respiratory system works, discover the anatomy up-close and learn about over 200 diseases an
For undergraduate courses in Human Resources Management.There is no greater asset to a company than its employees. Learn how to maximize a firm’s potential through identifying and keeping your ideal w
The result of an interdisciplinary approach to specific problems, these relatively new fields combine academic and industrial approaches to computer science, biology, chemistry, medicine, mathematics
How do firms respond when the ground shifts and their existing knowledge and skills base becomes obsolete? Strategy and the Human Resource analyses the experience of one of the world's leading corpora
A survey of recent experimental results on copper oxide superconductors with transition temperatures from 30? K to above 120? K. Addresses the BCS theory, the electron-phonon interaction mechanism, an
The first book to examine the strategic and planning importance of the management of human resources. Prominent authors address current trends and business responses, the practices and methodology of
From an Idea to Google is a behind-the-computer-screen look into the history, business, and brand of the world's largest search engine. With humorous black & white illustrations thro
Proclus: Ten Problems Concerning ProvidenceTranslated by Jan Opsomer & Carlos SteelIn this treatise Proclus discusses ten problems on providence and fate, foreknowledge of the future, human respon
Based on Sanjit Mitra’s extensive teaching and research experience, Digital Signal Processing, A Computer Based Approach, fourth edition, is written with the reader in mind.A key feature of this book
In these proceedings for the August 2005 workshop, contributors describe their most recent work in what must be one of the most commercially applicable fields in computer science. Topics include nonvo
Lyrical text and lush pictures show how woodland animals prepare for winter -- and find food after a big snowstorm, with a little help from some human friends.
"Programming with C++, Second Edition", is an update of the highly successful first edition - a bestseller in Schaum's computer science line - and reflects the new ISO standard for C++, rendering prev
