Here to bring back the pride, confidence, and jobs that "Made in the U.S.A." once generated—Keeping Your Business in the U.S.A.: Profit Globally While Operating Locally shows American enterprise
With updates and enhancements to the incredibly successful first edition, Probability and Random Processes for Electrical and Computer Engineers, Second Edition retains the best aspects of the origina
Robert Rauschenberg''s engagement with photography began in the late 1940s under the tutelage of Aaron Siskind and Hazel Larsen Archer at Black Mountain College in North Carolina. This title gathers t
Part of the mission of Loro Piana, the Italian luxury clothing and textile company, is to source its materials in the most sustainable and responsible ways, while still remaining innovative and produc
Welcome to England’s Ministry of Letters, the place where all the words in the world―in books, magazines, newspapers, road signs, posters, and more―start their lives, and from which the letters coordi
"Despite the international community's attempts to offer a coordinated response to the issue of human trafficking in the twenty first century, there are indications that the trafficking is actually on
Siltation in reservoirs has become an important problem when dams are getting older and stop functioning when the sediment has accumulated to a certain extent. With proper sediment management techniqu
Since 1995, Italian photographer Guido Guidi has been working on photographic studies of the Brion family’s memorial vault, designed by Carlo Scarpa and located in San Vito d'Altivole. Scarpa (1906–19
Cremin (education, Open U., UK) and Myhill (education, U. of Exeter, UK) have been involved in a variety of projects connected with schools and writing, and they have, so to speak, been around the blo
The recent financial and economic crisis has spurred a lot of interest among scholars and public audience. Strangely enough, the impact of the crisis on innovation has been largely underestimated. Thi
Essential to database design, entity-relationship (ER) diagrams are known for their usefulness in mapping out clear database designs. They are also well-known for being difficult to master. With Datab
"Based on original ethnographic research with scientists, clinicians and families, this book examines Rett syndrome to illuminate more general issues concerning the construction and interpretation of
Furby and Hines are both affiliated with Southampton Solent U., UK, in the department of creative industries and society, focusing on film in particular. Here they offer investigation into the nature
It’s about taste, texture, mouthfeel, and, most importantly, satisfaction. Called "the science of deliciousness" by acclaimed cookbook author Harold McGee, molecular gastronomy is arguably the h
Due to technical advances in production and communication technology, outsourcing – contracting out production of intermediate materials and services – has affected the economic growth of the ASEAN re
Among German painter Gerhard Richter’s best-known works are his large-scale paintings based on―and sometimes applied directly to―photographs. A transplant to West Germany mere months before the erecti
Redemption, Rehabilitation and Risk Management provides the most accessible and up-to-date account of the origins and development of the Probation Service in England and Wales.The book explores and ex
Accompanied by behind-the-scenes perspectives by the many photographers, writers, other collaborators whose voices have been a part of "The New York Times Magazine" over the years, presents a portfoli
The book concerns the study and analysis of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights from an international legal perspective, taking into consideration the adoption of the 2008 Optiona
Motion structures are simply assemblies of resistant bodies connected by movable joints. Unlike conventional structures, they allow large shape transformations to satisfy practical requirements and th
With this book, any teacher can start teaching philosophy to children today!Co-written by a professor of philosophy and a practising primary school teacher, Philosophy for Young Children is a concise,
Streets have always drawn the attention of photographers. As both defining features of urban landscapes and places for all varieties of chance encounter, they offer a nearly endless combination of sta
Pullman (operations management, Portland State U, Oregon) and Wu (supply chain and operations management, Oregon State U.) describe the current US food supply chain and its management practices from m
Energy policy is at a crossroads. Attempts to meet targets for carbon emissions, energy security and affordable energy for vulnerable households are all on a trajectory to failure. Aggressive ambition
This book examines how the European Union can pursue a grand strategy and become a distinct global actor in a world of emerging great powers. At the grand strategic level, its sheer economic size make
"The X-Factor TV programme has gripped the public's imagination and attention, But what is this X-Factor? What magic does one contestant have over another? This book considers this question in terms o
How do we know right from wrong, good from bad, help from hindrance, and how can we judge the behaviour of others?Ethics are the rules and guidelines that we use to make such judgements. Often there a
Based on the authors’ extensive work in this field, this book explores the use of bifurcation theory to analyze the static and dynamic behavior of the chemostat. It presents a systematic, simple, and
Written by an economist and an investment professional, this book addresses the twin crises that the world is facing in the form of a simultaneous financial and environmental credit crunch. Financiall
In the 21st century, we tend to expect more than ever from our relationships without knowing how to sustain them. Often a married couple juggling the many demands of life, work and children take their
This book applies rough set theory and rough approximation technique to real-world multiple objective decision making (MODM) problems. The authors present several techniques in rough approximation and
First published in 1957 ,and reprintedwith a new introductionin 1986,Michael Young and Peter Willmott’s book on family and kinship in Bethnal Green in the 1950s is a classic in urban
Despite the wide range of technologies involved, the construction industry still relies heavily on one old-fashioned component: the human. The clients, managers, designers, investors, and a whole host
This book looks at the triadic relations between faith, the state and political actors, and the ideas that move them. It comprises a set of essays on diverse histories and ideas, ranging from Gandhian
Many who critique democracy as practiced in East Asia suggest that the Confucian political culture of these nations prevents democracy from being the robust participatory type, and limits it to a spec
This book of brilliant colors and striking images takes us on an extraordinary journey through an outstanding, never-before-seen collection. The fashion designer Tamy Tazi has set her own special mark
This book traces the sources and consequences of the legal framework for Israel's national security. Amichai Cohen (international law, Ono Academic College) and Stuart Cohen (political science, Bar-Il
Text, Cases & Materials on Medical Law and Ethics presents a valuable collection of materials relating to this topical and increasingly controversial area of the law. Comprising extracts from stat
