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Of interest to students of informatics and management sciences as well as general readers and philosophers, this interesting study attempts to logically map a modern definition of the concept of wisdo

In recognising the significant role law, especially international law, can play in supporting the objectives of global justice and sustainable development, this edited collection provides a wide-rangi

Akin to having a one-on-one carving course with a master carver, this resource--a collection of tips and tricks honed over many years--mentors newcomers and serious beginning woodcarvers alike. A com

From tasting the greatest grapes to creating the perfect cheeseboard, this two volume collection is a definitive guide to the ever-changing character of cheese and wine

Leverage SharePoint’s revolutionary software development platform to build business applications Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Web Applications: The Complete Reference is the perfect guide for deve

This book is a comprehensive collection of recipes that elaborate on known use cases. You will find an organized step-by-step procedure to accomplish each task followed by detailed explanations to bet

De Pablos (business administration, U. of Oviedo, Spain), Lee (knowledge management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic U.), Zhao (management science, Harbin Institute of Technologies, China) and 25 contributo

Despite their economic and social importance, there are relatively few book-length studies of national insurance industries. This collection of nine essays by a group of international experts redresse

This book provides a good foundation for understanding influences on childrena€?s health and development. The volume brings together in a single reference source the worlda€?s leading thinkers on chil

This edited collection demonstrates that the ideas inherent in social development are practical and not utopian. By discussing and delineating a social development approach, the book argues the need f

The 20 chapters in this collection examine the public websites that have been implemented by local and national governments and provide suggestions for enhancing the political value of government webs

Contributors to this work (a companion to the publisher's Sustainable Urban and Regional Infrastructure Development: Technologies, Applications, and Management) are all affiliated with or associated w

Intended for both advanced undergraduate students as well as non-technical managers, this volume contains submitted chapters on security measures for electronic commerce. Two chapters deal with the li

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Published annually since 1978, the World Development Report has long been an influential publication and an essential reference on the world economy and the state of economic and social development. E

Presents the early childhood of Iron Man and the development of his armor, his attempts to prove his father's innocence after his father is falsely accused of murdering his business rival, and his pla

Radford (library and information science, Rutgers U., NJ) and Lankes (information sciences, Syracuse U., NY) present a collection of papers updated from original presentations at a conference held in

This collection of papers explains how knowledge and capacity development can contribute to improved, effective water management with a digest of lessons learned in the areas of development of tools a

This collection provides multiple perspectives regarding the possibility of creating sustainable education practices that are integrated into and relevant to the needs and practices on a global scale.

This collection brings together, for the first time, a diverse range of papers in the field, serving as the first point of reference for practitioners and academics alike. Adopting a critical perspec

Internet technologies and systems are nowadays the key enablers of digital economy and modern world-wide connected society. This contributed book is a collection of cautiously chosen articles delivere

A clear discussion of key documents which explain the development, current status, and relevance of the international law governing the initiation of military hostilities, which speaks both to the sc

The 15 chapters in this collection report how information and communication technologies contribute to the work towards sustainable development performed by organizations at the local, regional, natio

A consolidated and comprehensive reference on ligand-binding assays Ligand-binding assays (LBAs) stand as the cornerstone of support for definition of the pharmaco-kinetics and toxicokinetics of macr

Language Development Over the Lifespan is a reference resource for those conducting research on language development and the aging process, and a supplementary textbook for courses in applied linguist

This work provides business practitioners with knowledge management tools to guide them through the process of gathering data, analyzing it, and making decisions that culminate in a strategic plan of

Polish economic historian Maowist (1909-88) is little read in the West: of the 18 essays here, only five were previously published in an English-language journal. His range of interests is demonstrate

It's impossible to go a full day without using snark, so why fight it? Snark is everywhere, from television to movies to everyday life. This lively collection provides hours of entertainment--better

Embedded Software Development With C offers both an effectual reference for professionals and researchers, and a valuable learning tool for students by laying the groundwork for a solid foundation in

This fascinating monograph explores lifelong learning in the context of development as it is used for low and middle income countries, particularly with reference to Africa and South Asia. Taking a br

Russo (computer science, Free U. of Bolzano-Bozen, Italy), Scotto (software architect, i4C s.r.l., Italy), Sillitti (computer science, Free U. of Bolzano-Bozen, Italy) and Succi (computer science, Fre

In this second volume of his 1834 treatise on how God's creative process is manifest in the plant and animal kingdoms, Peter Roget, compiler of the celebrated Thesaurus, examines their physiologies. He covers aspects including nutrition and respiration, the sensory and nervous systems, the function of the brain and the reproductive process. Functions of individual plants and animals are seen as proving God's design by giving organisms the means of coexisting. The organic development process and change from the first cell beginnings to decay and death is studied closely with the aim of understanding how 'material particles first became animated with the breath of life' and why there is a time limit to their existence. The treatise concludes that God's intention pervades both kingdoms and is revealed in similarity of processes and the universal connectivity of the 'laws of analogy' that link all living things to common roots.

By covering the full spectrum of topics relevant to peptidic drugs, this timely handbook serves as an introductory reference for both drug developers and biomedical researchers interested in pharmaceu

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Hailed on first publication as a compendium of foundational principles and cutting-edge research, The Human-Computer Interaction Handbook has become the gold standard reference in this field. Derived

Language Development Over the Lifespan is a reference resource for those conducting research on language development and the aging process, and a supplementary textbook for courses in applied linguist

Following in the wake of the World Trade Organization's engagement with Aid for Trade, this book brings together a range of perspectives around this emerging issue. The collection of articles in this volume presents many of the ideas elaborated through research conducted by International Lawyers and Economists Against Poverty (ILEAP) since 2005 and is intended to provide a basis for further study. Since many of the contributions on aid for trade to date have come from the North, the book looks to deepen the debate by forwarding voices and experiences from the South. The book traces the evolution of Aid for Trade from its beginnings and examines the global architecture, modalities, and costs associated with its implementation. Drawing on lessons from national and regional experiences, this book further explores ways in which Aid for Trade can both move forward and become a real tool for poverty reduction in beneficiary countries.

Personal Development and Clinical Psychology is a vital reference text for all those involved in clinical psychology and related professions. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the method

Targowski (business information systems, Western Michigan U.) takes an in-depth view of the range of impacts information technology has on civilization and the growth of societies. The questions addre

Schwedt and Delong (Liberty U.) have developed this annotated bibliography of recommended literature for children and young adults to address the need for a reference for such quality fiction. The aut