Genetic technologies have moved off the pages of science fiction and into our everyday lives. Internists now offer genetic testing for cancers and early coronary disease. Obstetricians make genetic pr
* Provides practical solutions, not just principles of security.* Offers an in depth toolkit to the reader and explains how to use the tools to build a secure system.* Introduces concepts of security
Conscience and Convenience was quickly recognized for its masterly depiction and interpretation of a major period of reform history. This history begins in a social context in which treatment and reha
A major work on the foundations of normative economics. Justice and Equity is a major work on the foundations of normative economics. The principles established by Kolm have formed the basis of the
In Habitations of Modernity, Dipesh Chakrabarty explores the complexities of modernism in India and seeks principles of humaneness grounded in everyday life that may elude grand political theories. Th
Offering an overview of usability, testing, and information architecture for EPOC, WAP, PDAs, handhelds, and handsets, this how-to guide dives into the details about medium-specific issues and design
The structure of Apollo - The Lost and Forgotten Missions follows the development and in flight testing of the Apollo lunar spacecraft prior to Apollo 11 as well as missions planned following that fir
This book aims to demystify the principles and practice of school improvement by demonstrating how successful classroom and school improvement occurs. It outlines the conditions, strategies and approa
Because of its emphasis on focused breathing, gentle stretching, and precise technique, Pilates is an ideal exercise program for expectant mothers. By following the clear explanations and photo sequen
A toolkit of basic principles to help those in business, industry, law, and other professions deal with a constantly changing communications sector.Although telephone, cable, broadcast, print, and Int
Formerly a SkyLight publicationThis updated edition defines the mentor's role, covers basic principles of mentoring and important teaching practices, and provides tools for effective communication.&n
Ostebee and Zorn's approach applies reform principles to a rigorous calculus text. Conceptual understanding is the main goal of the text, and looking at mathematics from many representations (graphica
This 6.5x8 guide describes 10 principles every business needs to follow in order to ensure maximum contribution from and communication between employees, customers, and shareholders. Manning has been
With projects ranging from building a basic battery-connected circuit to a do-it -yourself burglar alarm, children will have fun discovering the properties and principles of electricity.
In this interdisciplinary book, leading experts in underwater acoustics, seismology, acoustic medical imaging and non-destructive testing present basic concepts as well as the recent advances in imagi
The perfect introduction to how science explains the world around us! Eye-opening experiments and exceptional photography bring science to life. Discover science in action from the principles that ex
"A servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren." So reads Noah's curse on his son Ham, and all his descendants, in Genesis 9:25. Over centuries of interpretation, Ham came to be identi
A colorful photo-essay is designed to teach young readers the concept of geometric shapes via the various shapes seen in nature, such as a spider web and a leaf, in order to introduce basic mathematical principles. Reprint.
In On the Parts of Animals, Aristotle develops his systematic principles for biological investigation and explanation, and applies those principles to explain why the different animals have the differ
The major categories and subcategories of plastic surgery are covered in outline format. Coverage encompasses general principles, skin and soft-tissue lesions, the head and neck, the breast and chest
Analyses discourses pertinent to democratic politics in Malaysia, including the political elite's interpretation of 'Asian values' and 'Asian democracy', contending Islamic views on democracy, the imp
A collection of ten lectures exploring the alternative traditions in housing design that stress both user needs AND pleasure principles, disputing professional assumptions of architectural design. Wid
A sound statistical account of the principles and methods for the design and analysis of observational studies. Readers are assumed to have a working knowledge of basic probability and statistics, but
Marx is out of fashion in intellectual circles on the whole but he is increasingly seen as an astute and relevant guide to the spread of a new raw capitalism world wide. This book is not an exercise i
Series: Routledge Library of Twentieth Century EconomicsThis book explores large- and medium-power synchronous generator topologies, steady state, modeling, transients, control, design, and testing. N
This is one of the first books to take an ecological perspective on uncertainty in spatial data. It applies principles and techniques from geography and other disciplines to ecological research, and t
Developed over the course of many years of on-the-job projects involving HVAC energy auditing, testing/balancing and cost estimating, and refined through feedback from thousands of engineers and techn
In this ground-breaking collection of essays, Pius Adesanmi tries to unravel what Africa means to him as an African and to all those who inhabit this continent of extremes. This question has exercise
Soil Science Simplified presents the basic principles of soil science that govern the use of soil for all purposes related to plant growth, soils engineering, and conservation.The fourth edition has b
This book is an interpretation and critique of Habermas's philosophy as contained in his book, Between Facts and Norms. The main argument is that while Habermas does succeed in laying out foundations,
The Boeing 777 development program is one of the most stirring,successful teamwork projects of the past half century. The commitment and ultimate success of the project team and the principles that h
This book provides a comprehensive introduction into the fundamental physics and basic technical principles of automatic control and drive technology. It pays particular attention to the design and di
Understanding Cultures confronts the major theoretical issues involved in cross-cultural interpretation. The book introduces students to rationality among the ancestors of anthropology before proceedi
This handy reference will give the practicing and training technologist a solid understanding of basic MRI principles on which further learning can be built. Beginning with a hardware overview and mov
A comprehensive guide to the strategies and initiatives of legendary CEO Jack WelchIn his two decades as CEO, Jack Welch's principles, strategies, and tenets transformed GE into one of history's most
This handbook provides a historical account of the development of the violin, viola and their close relatives as well as a practical guide to playing techniques and principles of interpretation. It ai
An accessible interpretation of the subject of philosophy from a world-renowned philosopher and author offers readers a fundamental introduction to the history of ideas and human thought from around t
The Dobsons (also authors of Managing up! ) believe there doesn't have to be a contradiction between maintaining principles and taking part in the chess game of office politics. In fact, their guide
Statistics textbook, offering a description of the basis, application and interpretation of statistics. New to the second edition: extensions of the multivariate applications, logistic regression, and
