The 6th ed. of this thorough, hands-on 3-volume resource contains substantial revisions and updates. The chapter on management has been rewritten to focus on broader issues and methods, rather than de
This book comprises a selection of papers from IFSA 2007 on new methods and theories that contribute to the foundations of fuzzy logic and soft computing. Coverage includes the application of fuzzy lo
This book seeks to describe the rapid development in recent decades of sieve methods able to detect prime numbers. The subject began with Eratosthenes in antiquity, took on new shape with Legendre's f
An eighth-century scholar and linguist born in Persia, Sibawayh is to Arabic linguistics what Panini is to Indian linguistics. He departed from the traditional methods of doing analysis to launch a mo
Beginning around 1865, as the fledgling art and science of photography began to appear in cities and towns across the United States, a small group of photographers, using new methods and equipment dev
The Korean martial art of Hapkido is an advanced system of self-defense. It is designed to teach its practitioners exacting methods to defend against all types of attacks.In this book, Hapkido Master
A comprehensive survey of all the mathematical methods that should be available to graduate students in physics. In addition to the usual topics of analysis, such as infinite series, functions of a co
Observation is one of the foundational methods of qualitative inquiry?but only if it is conducted in a systematic fashion that allows for the careful recording of data and the consistent retrieval of
Observation is one of the foundational methods of qualitative inquiry—but only if it is conducted in a systematic fashion that allows for the careful recording of data and the consistent retrieval of
A number of novel thermal and nonthermal processing methods are in active research and development in industry, academic and government laboratories. A key step that needs to be addressed is how to be
Providing a framework for understanding the individual needs of pupils, this book describes how you can tailor your teaching methods to maximise learning. You will learn how to take account of your pu
Philip of Burgundy did not get his appellation of "bold" by accident. He was politically savvy, sophisticated in his methods and focused, traits that backed up his famed boldness and generally led to
From the origins of life to the proper methods for breathing, meditation and simple truths, Rev. Sylvain Chamberland opens the universe to our minds and shows how to create happiness and freedom from
The origins and secrets of the Grateful Dead's magical sound are told! This book is the first in-depth examination of the Dead's technical side, including their recording methods. From the "Acid Test
L.A. Lakers coach Phil Jackson shares his experience of combining sports and spirituality to lead his team to success, explaining how to nurture a positive group dynamic and detailing the methods he u
The authors provide a thorough review of the most common techniques used to select jurors, and a critical evaluation of the ultimate effectiveness of these methods. This critique is based upon an exa
Learning dosage calculations from start to finish has never been more convenient! Based on Thomson Delmar Learning's best-selling books in all three methods of dosage calculation, 3-2-1 Calc! makes t
Thinking about laser eye surgery? Tired of glasses and contacts? Take a look at these easy-to-follow, step-by-step methods for improving poor eyesight. Hackett's innovative self-help guide includes a
Teaches how to apply the methods of Zen Buddhism to create happiness within the mind and body, handle unavoidable changes in life, dispose of stress in a healthy manner, and maintain happiness daily.
Poets, writers and scholars in Celtic languages have been found to have adjusted their texts, compositional methods and sense of the past to reflect the associated changes in the later middle ages and
The only topical HPLC book to focus on optimization, this volume addresses the needs of HPLC users who wish to constantly improve their methods, in particular in terms of throughput, accuracy and cost
This is the first book in the field of mouse genetics to provide comprehensive and standardized methods for the characterization of laboratory mice. The editor is Director of the German Mouse Clinic a
This volume is a study of the language of literary texts. It looks at the usefulness of pragmatic theories to the interpretation of literary texts and surveys methods of analysing narrative, with spec
Task centred social work is one of the best known and most strongly supported approaches to social work practice. This text is a radical departure from traditional literature on social work methods. T
Knowledge Management (KM) encompasses a wide range of tools and methods that are at the heart of the information and communication society and provide solutions that rely as much on organization as on
Expert guide and teacher offers sound advice on methods and techniques for artists at all levels. Using the lessons and practices he employed over the years as an instructor, Kaupelis focuses on solvi
The use of computers and the Internet in the testing community has expanded the opportunity for innovative testing. Until now, there was no one source that reviewed the latest methods of automated sco
The idea that current methods of food production are not sustainable in the long-term is a controversial topic. This book provides information that will advance a form of livestock production that mee
Using the methods of phenomenology, Hungarian philosopher Kolnai seeks the logic of attitudes in questions of sexual ethics, and explains why they are indispensable or why a refusal to adopt them is u
Socio-legal researchers increasingly recognize the need to employ a wide variety of methods in studying law and legal phenomena, and that this needs to be informed by an understanding of debates about
Written by a veterinary surgeon and world expert on homeopathy for animals, this book was written for those dog lovers who are looking for complementary methods to treat a variety of canine ailments
Despite the existence of a large number of research methods textbooks, until now there has not been one offering coherent discussion of or clearly outlining a 'strategy' for research. How to do Resear
The DJ Sales and Marketing Handbook provides a roadmap to maximizing your profits as a disc jockey. It is jam-packed with practical tools, expert tips and cost-effective methods for increasing sales
The book that established itself as a standard text and reference work for students seeking to master research methods and procedures in psychology has been updated and revised in this new edition! T
This essential guide to a trading strategy offers a viable (and profitable) alternative to both day-trading and the buy-and-hold mentality. Swing Trading presents the methods that allow busy people t
Thermal analysis is an old technique. It has been neglected to some degree because developments of convenient methods of measurement have been slow and teaching of the understanding of the basics of t
Since publication of the first edition in 1992, the field of survey sampling has grown considerably. This new edition of Survey Sampling: Theory and Methods has been updated to include the latest rese
To be effective, managers have to be skilled at acquiring power and using that power to persuade others to get things done. This guide offers must-know methods for commanding attention, changing minds
Completely revised and updated, Evaluation of Human Work is a compendium of ergonomics methods and techniques that is both broad and deep. The editors have once again brought together a team of world-
The Kuwaiti Oil Fires recounts the heroic efforts of private firefighting crews who in 1991 worked to discover new methods to bring the horrific oil well fires of Kuwait under control. Discussions in
