Civilization and Its Enemies is a tour de force by America's "reigning philosopher of 9/11," Lee Harris. What Francis Fukuyama did for the end of the Cold War, Lee Harris has now done for the next gr
Automotive Technology: The Electronic Classroom is a complete teaching/learning system using text and multimedia resources for a computer centered approach. Each volume in the series consists of a hig
Advances in Manufacturing Technology XVII continues a well-respected series with the papers presented at the 1st International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR 2003) - incorporating the 19th
This text provides a concise, non-technical approach to information technology (IT) auditing, integrating IT auditing concepts into the course. As a succinct, yet comprehensive text, it can be used as
Today's rapid growth in information technology has occurred without a full understanding of the human consequences of its use-on individuals, on organizations, and on society as a whole. As a result,
Published as part of the highly successful Engineering Research Series, A Knowledge-Based System for Powder Metallurgy Technology not only looks at the latest advances in powder metallurgy, but also p
Essays on the effects of information technology on the economy. One of the most important forces driving economic performance in the United States and other countries during the 1990s was the rise o
Offers access to www.technologybestpractices.com web site containing sample planning templates, contingency plans, policies, annual inventory worksheet, and Help Desk.Includes strategic technology pla
A guide for making information technology work for any companyOften corporate IT projects fail because the underlying assumptions about a program are unrealistic. Revolutionizing IT helps organization
Find out the facts fast with these easy-to-use yet comprehensive overviews"Teach Yourself 101 Key Ideas Information Technology" is perfect for you if you are a student or are just interested in the su
Cutting-edge measurement technology for multidimensional systems The Mahalanobis-Taguchi Strategy presents methods for developing multidimensional measurement scales that are up to date with the mos
Programming for Linguists: Java (TM) Technology for Language Researchers is a practical introduction to programming using the Java Programming Language for linguists and related language professionals
Managing information technology (IT) on a global scale presents a number of opportunities and challenges. IT can drive the change in global business strategies and improve international coordination.
What Katy Did at School and What Katy Did Next continue the story of the high-spirited and rebellious American girl, Katy Carr, and her family, who first appeared in What Katy Did. What Katy Did at Sc
American Technology brings together ten fascinating and important stories of the ways in which Americans, from colonial times to the present, have embraced, rejected, interacted with, and understood t
A revision of the bestselling book that shows IT departments how to take on new challengesAs technology becomes more mainstream and accessible, companies must develop new ways to use their IT resource
Specialists in vehicles, brake, and friction material present 23 papers discussing analytical techniques, refinement studies, materials technology, and testing and effects of all those on the performa
The common rhetoric about technology falls into two extreme categories: uncriticalacceptance or blanket rejection. Claiming a middle ground, Bonnie Nardi and Vicki O'Day call forresponsible, informed
Applying recent thinking on gender and the environment to original research in science and technology, this unique book explores postcolonial relationships with ‘the wild‘ using the US and Russia as e
Applying recent thinking on gender and the environment to original research in science and technology, this unique book explores postcolonial relationships with ‘the wild‘ using the US and Russia as e
Historians of Chinese technology have tended to pay little attention to the Ming dynasty, characterizing it as a stagnantperiod unmarked by significant inventions of the kind that in Europe gave rise
The #1 guide to aerosol science and technology -now better than everSince 1982, Aerosol Technology has been the text of choice among students and professionals who need to acquire a thorough working k
Starting around 1900, technology became a lively subject for debate among intellectuals, writers, and other opinion leaders. The expansion of the machine into ever more areas of social and economic li
"This single, expertly-written volume brings you in-depth, interdisciplinary coverage of today's state-of-the-art multimedia technology--the combined work of more than 20 leaders in the field. With an
The Fast Forward MBA in Technology Management brings you the information you need when you need it most-now! This practical, easy-to-use guide gives you instant access to the cutting-edge ideas and ha
The complete guide to building technology This comprehensive guide provides complete coverage of every aspect of the building technologist's profession. It details design and installation procedures,
Here is the first and only text that helps beginning students master the foundation topics in the dynamic field of environmental technology, from basic toxicology concepts and principles to comprehen
Praise for The Next Step in Database Marketing "This book should be required reading for every direct marketer!" —Karen Quinn, Vice President, Marketing Education and Training American Express "Some
Jet cutting techniques have been successfully applied for many years, and are no longer a new technology. However, with the range of applications expanding, there are a number of important issues emer
Technology policy - whether we should have one and what form such a policy should take - was a core issue of the 1992 presidential campaign, and in February 1993 the Clinton administration confirmed t
Process innovation - a revolutionary new approach that fuses information technology and human resource management - can dramatically improve business performance. In the demanding environment of the 1
Describes water chemistry, technology and the biological and physical processes of the aquarium ecosystem. Additionally, it presents fish physiology, nutrition, diseases and health maintenance. Provid
The nationwide labor shortage has reached crisis stage in the Information Technology industry, making effective employee recruitment and selection a strategic business issue for all large organization
In an age when science and technology are becoming the popular yardsticks for measuring progress or prestige in international affairs, it is strange indeed that little literature relevant to the role
The 14 papers presented at the August 1999 workshop are grouped under the headings of architecture and applications, diagnosis and yield, memory testing topics, and new ideas in technology and design.
The mission of the 1998 International Nonvolatile Memory Technology Conference was to promote communication between nonvolatile memory technologists and systems developers. Its scope includes both ver
