Principles of Structure

A modern introduction to the physical principles of electronic ceramic materials. Describes theory in structural terms via the language of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics, bridging the gap

These contributions discuss a number of important developments over the past decade in a newly established and important field of economics that have led to notable changes in views on governmental c

This fully-illustrated investigation of the polygon as the basic building block of nature proposes that when it is adapted to environmental structure this form will result in configurations that are n

This book is the result of a perceived need for an updated work on the general principles of law in Hong Kong intended for use by non-law students and professionals, and the general public. While ther

In the bestselling tradition of Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Jim Collins's Good to Great, and Ray Dalio's Principles, the world's most influential consulting firm McKinsey & Company presents a deep dive into how the best CEOs do their jobs based on extensive interviews with today's most successful corporate leaders from iconic companies such as Netflix, JPMorgan Chase, General Motors, and Sony.Being a CEO at any of the world's largest companies is one of the most challenging, mysterious, misunderstood, and important roles in the world today. The CEOs of the two thousand largest global companies account for more than $40 trillion in annual revenues (more than twice the size of the world's largest economy) and employ 68 million people. Yet even when they reach the position of CEO, very few excel in the role. Thirty percent of Fortune 500 CEOs last fewer than three years, and two out of five new CEOs are perceived to be failing within eighteen months of tak

Simplifies the wound care process with clear, succinct information and the newest treatment protocols Freshly updated with the newest evidence-based techniques and protocols, this practical clinical resource distills the fundamentals of wound care for novice nurses and nurses new to wound care. This guide walks through the common, complex and atypical wounds nurses see and includes abundant full-color images. Chapters have been thoroughly revised and now contain critical updates in technological advances in wound care, dramatic changes in documentation and new Medicare and reimbursement guidelines.Fast Facts for Wound Care Nursing, Second Edition is an invaluable companion for the day-to-day care of wound patients, reinforcing knowledge needed in acute care, critical care, long-term care, homecare, operating room and outpatient settings. Written concisely in easy-to-access bulleted format with brief paragraphs, each chapter explains, step-by-step, the essential principles of wound care

Koffman and Macdonald's Law of Contract provides a clear and comprehensive account of the principles of contract law, with the authors breaking down difficult concepts whilst maintaining academic rigo

This book provides practical guidance and inspiration on a vast array of writing topics, including how to access memories, find a narrative voice, build a vivid world on the page, create structure, us

In an objective scientific analysis, an astronomer speculates on the possiblitiy of UFOs and discusses the technology and theoretical principles required to make them possible. 20,000 first printing.

This text offers designers and engineers crucial knowledge concerning the atmosphere, the forces imposed on a structure by the wind, and the behavior of structures under the influence of these forces.

AQB approved, this 60-hour text is divided into two sections giving users a solid understanding of the income approach to value while reinforcing the application of principles and practices in previo

Publisher: Prentice HallCopyright: 2007Format: Kit/Package/ShrinkWrap; 672 ppKeown is the only Personal Finance text that builds on 15 Principles to help students develop an intuitive understanding of

Is casual comfort your main goal in dressing? Or do hats, capes, scarves and large jewelry sing your image song? Do order, structure and classic, conservative lines serve as your fashion theme? Or do

* The most comprehensive treatment to appear in book form* Covers all important components in optical technology* Provides a wealth of essential principles, methods, design information and references

From the Gothic to the contemporary, glass has transformed the structural, formal and philosophical principles of artchitecture. In "The Glass State", Annette Fierro views the many meanings of transpa

In this book, David Temperley addresses a fundamental question about music cognition: how do we extract basic kinds of musical information, such as meter, phrase structure, counterpoint, pitch spellin

The philosophy of deep ecology originated in the 1970s with the Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess and has since spread around the world. Its basic premises are a belief that ecological principles shoul

Includes seventeen piano solos by the French female composer Cecile Chaminade. Her work is known for the beauty of the melodic lines and harmonic structure. Titles: S?r?nade, Op. 29 * Minuetto, Op. 23

In "Economy and Semantic Interpretation", Danny Fox investigates the relevance of principles of optimization (economy) to the interface between syntax and semantics. Supporting the view that grammar i

Recent research on the syntax of signed language has revealed that, apart from some modality-specific differences, signed languages are organized according to the same underlying principles as spoken

Semantica is the manual for a new software application thatallows the user to explore the semantic structure of language in anengaging, interactive way. The program, which was produced as part ofa Nat

The term 'eco-efficiency' describes business activities that create economic value while reducing ecological impact and resource use. This book outlines the principles of eco-efficiency and presents c

This text is an introduction to consciousness which aims to impose structure on the relating philosophical literature. There are sections covering stream of consciousness, theoretical issues, function

From the smallest gnat to the largest aircraft, all things that fly obey the same aerodynamic principles. "The Simple Science of Flight" offers an introduction to the mechanics of flight and, beyond t

The stakes are high - metaphors can have an impact on the legal and policy aspects of the future of the Internet as well as its technical design and economic structure. "Internet Dreams" illuminates n

Incentive regulation has become widespread in telecommunications. By assessing the strengths and weaknesses of plans that are currently in place, this study uncovers the central principles that underl

From the smallest gnat to the largest aircraft, all things that fly obey the same aerodynamic principles. "The Simple Science of Flight" offers an introduction to the mechanics of flight and, beyond t

This compact disk contains 41 audio illustrations of the principles underlying the human perceptual organization of sound that were first described in Albert Bregman's book, "Auditory Scene Analysis"

In the first essay in this volume, Party Realignment and American Industrial Structure: The Investment Theory of Political Parties in Historical Perspective , Ferguson spells out what is wrong with t

Since its publication more than a decade ago, "A Primer on American Labor Law "has served as an easily accessible guide to the development, principles, and characteristics of American labor law.The th

This book describes a novel, cross-linguistic approach to machine translation that solves certain classes of syntactic and lexical divergences by means of a lexical conceptual structure that can be co

Mythologies offers illuminating examples of the workings of myth in the structure of societies past and present—how we create, use, and are guided by systems of myth to answer fundamental questions ab