This volume of Information System Development, Towards a Service Provision Societyis the published proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Information Systems Development (ISD2008)
Looking for accurate, up-to-date data on development issues? 'World Development Indicators' is the World Bank's premier annual compilation of data about development. This indispensable statistical ref
Not your average business self-help book, Impact! is a 'total person' development guide that says 'who you are impacts everything you do’. It doesn't focus on what's wrong with you but rather what's r
A best-selling text unparalleled in its approach to teaching human development, Berk’s Development Through the Lifespan is relied upon in classrooms worldwide for its clear, engaging writing style, ex
Preclinical Drug Development, Second Edition discusses the broad realm of preclinical drug development, ranging from assessment of pharmacology and toxicology to the industry trends and regulatory exp
Strategic Organization Development: Managing Change for Success addresses one of the most complex and important issues for management and organization development today---how to plan for and create a
This book is a concise and accessible introduction to development thinking, contemporary development theory and practice and - a critical analysis of the values that lie behind them. Hettne argues tha
Buddhism: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to a fascinating religion. Examining the historical development of Buddhism and its presence today, this guide covers:principal tra
Providing an holistic approach to IMS technologies, IMS: A Development and Deployment Perspective explores service architecture for development and delivery of IMS services. Approaching IMS from
Who makes sport policy and why do we need it? What is the purpose of sport development programmes? Sport Policy and Development answers these questions and more by closely examining the complex relati
‘Ragnar Nurkse, Trade and Development’ is a timely reprint of Nurkse’s most important works, given the renewed interest in his writings amongst development economists, who are turning to this pioneeri
This guide combines detailed literary history with discussion of contemporary debates about Scottishness. The book considers the rise of Scottish Studies, the development of a national literature, and
Drug Safety Evaluation Second Edition Shayne Cox Gad The updated and expanded safety guide to all aspects of the drug development process Drug Safety Evaluation, Second Edition presents an all-incl
Real Time Leadership Development provides research and practices-based guidance and tools for leaders to use to fully leverage experience-based development for their own growth and to build the next g
Targeting regional economic development (TRED) has a long and rich tradition among academic economists and in the world of economic development practitioners. This book builds on a series of workshops
This reader-friendly guide describes adolescent development and provides strategies for creating an inclusive secondary classroom, including differentiation, brain-based learning, universal design, a
While the number and range of international peace programmes continues to proliferate, there is a marked absence of interdisciplinary and comparative research to guide academic development and inform
The twin processes of planning and property development are inextricably linked – it’s not possible to carry out a development strategy without an understanding of the planning process, and equally pl
Praise for Fundraising Consultants "In Fundraising Consultants: A Guide for Nonprofit Organizations, Gene Scanlan provides a thoughtful and deliberative guide for how to select, develop, and maintain
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
A must-read for practicing counselors and counselors-in-training, APPLYING CAREER DEVELOPMENT THEORY TO COUNSELING demonstrates how to apply principles of career development in a counseling setting! H
Leadership development continues to be a top concern for most organizations. The third Pfeiffer Annual of Leadership Development has arrived! This year, four editors have brought together some of the
In this 2nd edition of Foundations of Human Resource Development, the leading scholars in the field present the essential guidebook for the human resource development (HRD) profession. Drawing on an
Inequality in the world is high and rising. The problem of global uneven development is central to, and inseparable from, the international development agenda.In Uneven Economic Development, leading e
Displaced by Development: Confronting Marginalisation and Gender Injustice applies gender analysis to development induced displacement and resettlement in the Indian context. It highlights the need to
Reclaiming Value in International Development is the first work to bridge the theoretical and practical divide between ethics and development from the perspective of a veteran development practitione
The 2009 Pfeiffer Annual: Training offers a hands-on guide to the latest thinking and recent approaches to training and development. This year's Annual presents a "talent management" theme. The contri
Learn to create network games from start to finish with "Fundamentals of Network Game Development." Covering all the essential elements of network game development, this book provides the techniques
The first edition of this volume, The Development of Memory in Childhood, documented the state-of-the-science of memory development a decade ago. This new edition, The Development of Memory in Infanc
A contextual complement to its prequel, this volume presents the major socio-psychological and cultural influences on the development of an Indian. This volume analyzes development of person from chil
This book outlines and analyzes the economic development of China between 1949 and 2007. Rather than being narrowly economic, the book addresses many of the broader aspects of development, including
Redman, a noted data quality consultant, offers this guide to corporate executives and managers on how to interpret data more accurately when it comes to marketing, product development, workforce recr
This first English volume of The China Legal Development Yearbook features reports on and analyses of a wide range of topics vital to the development of China's legal system, including: criminal law,
This comprehensive textbook provides an engaging and accessible guide to working with young people in a range of social work settings. It places clear emphasis on the development of key skills, but do
Long considered THE standard text in child development, the Eighth Edition of this best-selling topical approach to child development continues its tradition of being the most current and comprehensiv
The third edition of The Process of Economic Development offers a thorough and up-to-date presentation of development economics. This landmark text will continue to be an invaluable resource for stud
This book offers a fresh perspective on the role of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in development. Alan M. Rugman and Jonathan P. Doh challenge traditional assumptions about economic development and
With very few exceptions, industrial development has been central to the process of structural transformation which characterises economic development. Industrial Development for the 21st century exam
Here's everything you need for powerful professional development in one place: The Fostering Geometric Thinking Toolkit. Based on the popular Fostering Geometric Thinking, the Toolkit's 20 two-hour s
From a month-by-month development guide, to the latest on fertility, antenatal testing, diagnostic procedure, labor choices and caring for your newborn, this book offers reassuring, practical advice o
