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Process management enables efficiency improvements by identifying and integrating generic sub-processes. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to process management in design and constructio
Recursive methods offer a powerful approach for characterizing and solving complicated problems in dynamic macroeconomics. Recursive Macroeconomic Theory provides both an introduction to recursive met
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* Comprehensive introduction to the fundamental results in the mathematical foundations of distributed computing * Accompanied by supporting material, such as lecture notes and solutions for selected
An introduction to cheerleading, presenting the history of this activity, advice on tryouts, the necessary skills and techniques involved, and information on camps and competitions.
For Introduction to Reading and Beginning Reading courses. This developmentally organized, constructivist reading methods book places the reader squarely in today's reading classroom, grounding t
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This comprehensive reference covers the comparative methodology involved in studying molecular evolution. Providing a practical introduction to the role of bioinformatics in comparative genomics, this
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A comprehensive introduction to this important subject, presenting the fundamentals of classical and statistical thermodynamics through carefully developed concepts which are supported by many example
A comprehensive introduction to this important subject, presenting the fundamentals of classical and statistical thermodynamics through carefully developed concepts which are supported by many example
An introduction to the theory and numerical developments of the homogenization method, designed for researchers, engineers, and advanced graduate students in applied mathematics, mechanical engineerin
This selection provides a perfect introduction to Armitage's work as well as offering a timely retrospective of one of the brightest stars of contemporary poetry.
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A pictorial introduction to the animals that lay eggs, including chickens as well as other birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, insects, and even a few mammals.
An introduction to physics examines the theoretical principles developed by Galileo, Bohr, and Newton, and explains how the laws of physics pervade everyday human life
A thorough, accessible introduction to the discipline of environmental management.The modern environmental manager is a multi-disciplined administrator whose areas of expertise encompass everything fr
This laboratory manual covers important techniques for polymer synthesis and characterization, and provides newcomers with a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles of highlighted technique
Documents the lives and careers of America's first women directors and provides an introduction to the subject of women in the American silent-film industry.
Masterly meditations on man, society, nature and many other subjects — expressed with verve and vigor in beautiful, poetic prose. Perfect entree to Thoreau's thought. Introduction.
