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    ISBN: 9783319040486
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (277 pages)
    Series Statement: Lecture Notes in Computer Science / Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence v.8178
    Series Statement: Lecture Notes in Computer Science Ser. v.8178
    Parallel Title: Print version Hutchison, David Behavior and Social Computing : International Workshop on Behavior and Social Informatics, BSI 2013, Gold Coast, Australia, April 14-17, and International Workshop on Behavior and Social Informatics and Computing, BSIC 2013, Beijing, China, August 3-9, 2013, Revised Selected Papers
    DDC: 302.30113
    Keywords: Information technology-Social aspects-Congresses.. ; Information society-Social aspects-Congresses ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Front -- Preface -- Organization -- Table of Contents -- Part I: Behavior Analytics -- Mining Frequent Sequences Using Itemset-Based Extension -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Problem Statement and Related Works -- 3 An Itemset-Based Extension Approach -- 4 The FINDER Algorithm -- 5 Experimental Results -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Network Flow Based Collective Behavior Analysis -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Framework Description -- 2.1 Video Processing -- 2.2 Trajectory Identification -- 2.3 Behavior Analysis -- 3 Testing Examples -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Design, Conduct and Analysis of a Biased Voting Experiment on Human Behavior -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Experiments Designing and Preparation -- 2.1 Platform Selection -- 2.2 Incentive Mechanism -- 2.3 Subjects Selection -- 2.4 Software -- 2.5 Hardware -- 3 Data Process and Result Analysis -- 3.1 Data Process -- 3.2 Result Analysis -- 4 Conclusions and d Future Work -- References -- Using Mobile Phone Location Data for Urban Activity Analysis -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Preliminaries -- 2.1 Methodology -- 2.2 Data Preparation -- 3 Individual Activity Analysis -- 3.1 Spatio-Temporal Hotspot Sequence -- 3.2 Stability and Periodicity of Individual Activities -- 3.3 Similarity and Difference among Individuals' Activities -- 4 Group Activity Analysis -- 4.1 Base Station Distribution -- 4.2 Geographic Boundary -- 4.3 Group Activity Regularity -- 5 Conclusion and Future Work -- References -- Dynamic User Behavior-Based Piracy Propagation Monitoring in Wireless Peer-to-Peer Networks -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Modeling Dynamic Behaviors and Piracy Propagation -- 2.1 DUB Characterization -- 2.2 UBT and PPA Calculation -- 3 Monitoring Process for Piracy Propagation -- 3.1 Node Ability Calculation Module -- 3.2 REGKM Algorithm for Reclustering -- 4 Experimental Evaluation -- 5 Conclusion -- References
    Abstract: World Expo Problem and Its Mixed Integer Programming Based Solution -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 PreviousWork -- 1.2 OurWork -- 2 The Graphics Model of the World Expo Problem -- 2.1 Problem Statement -- 2.2 FromMulti-targets to Multi-groups -- 3 Improvements for Practical Applications -- 3.1 Introduce a Super Vertex -- 3.2 The Strategy of Path Clustering -- 4 Experiments -- 4.1 Simulation Results -- 4.2 An Adversary Case ofWorld Expo Problem -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Social Analytics -- Semantic Change Computation: A Successive Approach -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Successive View of Semantic Change -- 3 Successive Semantic Change Computation -- 3.1 Time-Unit Based Word Status Measurement -- 3.2 Word Change Pattern Detection -- 4 Experiments and Analyses -- 4.1 Changed vs. Unchanged -- 4.2 Broadening vs. Narrowing -- 4.3 Newly CoinedWords, Metaphorical Change and Metonymic Change -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- A Connectionist Model-Based Approach to Centrality Discovery in Social Networks -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Connectionist Model -- 3 Centrality Measurement -- 4 Example and Experiments -- 4.1 Independent Cascade Model -- 4.2 A Simple Example -- 4.3 Experiments -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- The Influence in Twitter: Are They Really Influenced? -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Related Work -- 3 Data Set -- 4 Methodology -- 4.1 Problem Statement -- 4.2 Topical Similarity -- 4.3 InterRank -- 5 Evaluation -- 5.1 Effect of Topical Similarity -- 5.2 Comparison between InterRank and PageRank -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Micro-blog Post Topic Drift Detection Based on LDA Model -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Related Work -- 3 Micro-blog Post Topic Drift Model -- 3.1 Data Description -- 3.2 Topic Drift Model -- 4 LDA Model -- 4.1 Model Description -- 4.2 Parameter Estimation and Gibbs Sampling -- 5 Topic Boundary Identification
    Abstract: 5.1 Micro-blog Post Similarity -- 5.2 Topic Boundary Identification -- 6 Topics' Extraction and Evolution -- 7 Experiments and Result -- 8 Conclusions and Future Work -- References -- A Network-Based Approach for Collaborative Filtering Recommendation -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Design of Network-Based Approach -- 2.1 The Item Network and the User Network -- 2.2 Formalization of the New Similarity Metric in the User Network -- 3 Experiments and Evaluation -- 3.1 Experimental Data -- 3.2 Experimental Method -- 3.3 Experimental Results and Performance Evaluation -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- A Novel Framework for Improving Recommender Diversity -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Related Work -- 3 Evaluation Metrics -- 3.1 Accuracy Metrics -- 3.2 Diversity Metrics -- 4 Recommendation Diversity Algorithm -- 4.1 Notations Definitions -- 4.2 Cloud Model -- 4.3 Gaussian Cloud Transformation -- 4.4 Recommendation Diversity Algorithm -- 5 Data Design and Empirical Analysis -- 5.1 Data Design -- 5.2 Empirical Analysis -- 6 Conclusions and Future Work -- References -- RNRank: Network-Based Ranking on Relational Tuples -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Related Work -- 3 Problem Definition -- 4 RNRank: Relational-Network Based Ranking Algorithm -- 4.1 Probabilistic Ranking Model -- 4.2 Posterior ProbabilisticModel -- 4.3 Ranking and Clustering on Target Relation -- 4.4 Ranking and Clustering on Attribute Relations -- 5 Experiment and Evaluation -- 5.1 Datasets -- 5.2 Result Analysis -- 5.3 Clustering Evaluation -- 5.4 Parameters Study -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Interaction-Based Social Relationship Type Identification in Microblog -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Overview of the Framework -- 2.1 Terminology Definition -- 2.2 Overall Solution Framework -- 3 Community Discovery -- 3.1 The Generative Model UIRCT -- 3.2 Parameter Estimation -- 3.3 User-Community Assignment
    Abstract: 4 Community Profiling -- 5 Experiment -- 5.1 Datasets -- 5.2 Result Analysis -- 6 Related Work -- 7 Conclusion and Future Work -- References -- Part III: Socio-Behavioral Analytics -- Personalized Recommendation Based on Behavior Sequence Similarity Measures -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Related Work -- 3 User Behavior Sequence Similarity Measurement -- 3.1 User Behavior Sequence -- 3.2 Analysis on the Length of User Behavior Pattern -- 4 Recommendation Based on BSSM -- 4.1 LCBC -- 4.2 MRBC -- 4.3 CCBC -- 5 Experiments and Results -- 5.1 Experiment Datasets -- 5.2 Experiment on LCBC -- 5.3 Experiment on MRBC -- 5.4 Experiment on CCBC -- 5.5 Testing Experiment on CCBC -- 5.6 Experiment Results Analysis -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Detecting Spam Community Using Retweeting Relationships - A Study on Sina Microblog -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Microblog Dataset and Analysis -- 2.1 Microblog Dataset -- 2.2 Data Statistics and Analysis -- 3 Supervised Spammer Detection -- 3.1 Our Observations -- 3.2 Feature Set Extraction -- 4 Experiment and Analysis -- 4.1 Dataset Description -- 4.2 Experiment Setting -- 4.3 Classification Comparison -- 4.4 Spam and Promoting Community Detection -- 5 Related Work -- 5.1 Review Spam -- 5.2 Microblog Spam -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Cooperative Community Detection Algorithm Based on Random Walks -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Some Definition -- 3 Cooperative Community Detection Algorithm Based on Random Walks -- 3.1 Calculation Similarity between Nodes via Random Walks -- 3.2 Community Detection Method -- 3.3 Performance Improving via Cooperative Method -- 4 Experimental Results -- 4.1 Accuracy -- 4.2 Modularity -- 5 Conclusion and Future Works -- References -- An Actor Network-Based Approach to Pirates Community Discovery in Peer-to-Peer Network -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Related Work -- 3 Actor Network-Based Model
    Abstract: 3.1 Content Similarity Graph and Actor-Network Theory -- 3.2 ANM Architecture -- 3.3 Pirates Community Discovery Process -- 3.4 ANMGN Algorithm -- 4 Experimental Evaluation -- 4.1 Tests on Karate Club Network of Zachary -- 4.2 Working with Computer Generated Network -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Suggestions for Fresh Search Queries by Mining Mircoblog Topics -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Related Work -- 2.1 Query Suggestion -- 2.2 Social Media -- 3 Suggestion Flowchart -- 4 Offline Processing -- 4.1 Extracting Microblog Data by Crawling -- 4.2 Text Processing -- 4.3 Discussions -- 5 Experiment -- 5.1 Data Set and Evaluation Method -- 5.2 Experimental Results -- 5.3 Discussions -- 6 Conclusions and Future Work -- References -- Learn to Rank Tweets by Integrating Query-Specific Characteristics -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Related Work -- 3 Combined LTR by Integrating Query-Specific Aspects -- 3.1 GeneralModel -- 3.2 Query-Specific Ranking Model -- 4 Experiments -- 4.1 Experimental Settings -- 4.2 Results and Discussion -- 5 Conclusions and Future Work -- References -- Exploration on Similar Spatial Textual Objects Retrieval -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Preliminaries -- 2.1 Problem Definition -- 2.2 Spatial Proximity and Textual Similarity -- 2.3 A General Framework -- 3 Proposed Approach -- 3.1 Baseline Strategy -- 3.2 Semantic Aware Strategy -- 4 Experimental Evaluation -- 4.1 Effectiveness Evaluation -- 4.2 Efficiency Evaluation -- 5 Related Work -- 6 Conclusion and Future Work -- References -- Indicating Important Parts in Searched Web Pages by Retrieval Keywords -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Reasons Why Retrieval Keywords Are Not Found Easily on Searched Web Pages -- 2.1 Keywords Do Not Exist on Web Pages but Synonyms Exist -- 2.2 Keywords Do Not Appear on the Display Areas of Web Pages -- 2.3 Parts of Web Pages Containing Keywords Are Not in Display State
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Pearson Education India | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (451 pages)
    Edition: 2nd edition
    Keywords: Electronic books
    Abstract: This book on Design of Steel Structures uses the Limit State method and follows the latest BIS Code, BIS: 800: 2007. With a perfect mix of theory with relevant applications, the book spells out the most recent design methodologies to make it an excellent offering to students and practising engineers.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : GoTop Information, Inc. | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9789862767719
    Language: English , Chinese
    Pages: 1 online resource (340 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books
    Abstract: 「你將深度理解近代資料存取更加專業與獨立的原因,主要的 NoSQL 資料倉儲種類,以及 Spring Data 如何協助 Java 開發者在這個新環境之中更有效率的工作。」 —Rod Johnson, Spring 框架創造者 「轉而使用 Spring Batch 與 Spring Data,讓我們可以在增加可靠度的同時,徹底降低與 Hadoop 互動的複雜度。」 —David Gevorkyan, eHarmony 軟體工程師 當代企業級 Java 資料存取技術 談到建構企業級 Java 應用程式,目前已有許多使用關聯式資料庫的資料存取框架可供選擇,那麼巨量資料呢?這本實用的技術手冊,為你展示 Spring Data 如何納入眾多的新資料存取技術—如 NoSQL 與 Hadoop,以更簡單的方法來建構應用程式。 本書透過一些範例專案,讓你學到 Spring Data 如何在提供一致性編程模型的同時,又能保留 NoSQL 的特性與功能,並協助你開發廣泛的 Hadoop 應用程式使用案例,如資料分析、事件流處理以及工作流程。你也會發現 Spring Data 對 Spring 既有的 JPA 與 JDBC 所提供的新功能,可協助 RDBMS-based 資料存取層的編寫。 ‧學習使用 Spring 的協助類別來簡化資料庫使用 ‧探索 Spring Data 的儲存庫抽象與進階查詢功能 ‧與 Redis(鍵/值倉儲)、HBase(欄位家族)、MongoDB(文件資料庫)以及 Neo4j(圖形資料庫)一起使用 Spring Data ‧探討 GemFire 離散資料網格解決方案 ‧將 Spring Data 所管理的實體匯至網路,成為 RESTful 網路服務 ‧簡化 HBase 應用程式的開發,使用輕量物件對應框架 ‧以 Spring Batch 與 Spring Integration 建立巨量資料通道
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed March 18, 2013) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Routledge | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780805856026
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (424 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books
    Abstract: Specifically targeted towards the needs of a second language research audience, Second Language Research: Methodology and Design addresses basic issues related to research design, providing step-by-step instructions for how to carry out studies. This up-to-date text includes chapters that cover identifying research problems and questions; selecting elicitation measures; dealing with ethical issues related to data gathering; validity and reliability in research; research in second and foreign language classroom contexts; data description and coding; and data analysis. Also included is a chapter on the much needed and rarely addressed topic of writing up SLA research, giving concrete suggestions about preparing for publication. Principles of both qualitative and quantitative research are discussed in the context of design issues. Throughout the book, examples from applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and TESOL are provided. Helpful discussion and data-based skill-building exercises at the end of each chapter promote better understanding of the principles discussed. A glossary outlines the key terms in second language research. Second Language Research: Methodology and Design is an ideal textbook for introductory and advanced classes in second language research methods, as well as classes in related areas, for example, TESOL research methods.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed June 17, 2013) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Recorded Books | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781470384159
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (36152 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Audiobooks
    Abstract: While the global economy languishes, one place just keeps growing despite failing banks, uncertain markets, and high unemployment: Silicon Valley. In the last two years, more than 100 incubators have popped up there, and the number of angel investors has skyrocketed. Today, 40 percent of all venture capital investments in the United States come from Silicon Valley firms, compared to 10 percent from New York. In Secrets of Silicon Valley, entrepreneur and media commentator Deborah Perry Piscione takes us inside this vibrant ecosystem where meritocracy rules the day. She explores Silicon Valley's exceptionally risk-tolerant culture, and why it thrives despite the many laws that make California one of the worst states in the union for business. Drawing on interviews with investors, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, as well as a host of case studies from Google to Paypal, Piscione argues that Silicon Valley' s unique culture is the best hope for the future of American prosperity and the global business community and offers lessons from the Valley to inspire reform in other communities and industries, from Washington, DC to Wall Street.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed September 27, 2013) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Recorded Books | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781470370428
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (31003 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Audiobooks
    Abstract: Oxford professor and author Viktor Mayer-SchOnberger joins Economist data editor and commentator Kenneth Cukier to deliver insight into the hottest trend in technology. "Big data" makes it possible to instantly analyze and draw conclusions from vast stores of information, enabling revolutionary breakthroughs in business, health, politics and education. But big data also raises troubling social and privacy concerns sure to be a major talking point in the years ahead.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed June 7, 2013) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : HighBridge | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781622310227
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (20868 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Audiobooks
    Abstract: Hiroshi Mikitani, founder of e-commerce giant Rakuten, has seen the next battleground in the fight for the future of the Internet. Today’s major e-commerce players are quietly building borderless platforms that are overturning the global brick-and-mortar model, and changing the way local businesses think about their customers. But is this good or bad? Rejecting the zero-sum model practiced by some global retailers, who view the Internet purely as a facilitator of speed and profit, Mikitani argues for an alternate model that benefits vendors, customers, and communities alike by empowering players at every step in the process. He shows why emphasizing collaboration over competition, customization over top-down control, and long-term growth over short-term revenue is by far the best use of the Internet’s power.Rakuten is already pioneering this new model, and Marketplace 3.0 offers colorful examples of its success in Japan and around the world. Marketplace 3.0 is an exciting new vision for global commerce, from a company that’s challenging all the accepted wisdom.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed March 26, 2013) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : HighBridge | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781622312979
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (2365 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Audiobooks
    Abstract: Customers everywhere describe their interactions with companies in a deeply personal way-we hate our banks, love our smartphones, and think the cable company is out to get us. What's actually going on in our brains when we make these judgments? Customer loyalty expert Chris Malone and top social psychologist Susan Fiske discovered that our perceptions arise from spontaneous judgments on warmth and competence, the same two factors that also determine our impressions of people.We see companies and brands-such as Hershey's, Domino's, Lululemon, Zappos, Amazon, Chobani, Sprint-the same way we automatically perceive, judge, and behave toward one another. As a result, to achieve sustained success in the future, companies must forge genuine relationships with customers that reflect warmth, competence, and worthy intentions. And as customers, we have a right to expect relational accountability from the companies and brands we support.Drawing from original research, and evaluating over 45 companies over the course of 10 separate studies, The Human Brand is essential reading for understanding how and why we make the choices we do, as well as what it takes for companies and brands to earn and keep our loyalty in the digital age.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed October 15, 2013) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Wiley | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781118686133
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (108 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books
    Abstract: An example-driven approach to securing Oracle APEX applications As a Rapid Application Development framework, Oracle Application Express (APEX) allows websites to easily be created based on data within an Oracle database. Using only a web browser, you can develop and deploy professional applications that are both fast and secure. However, as with any website, there is a security risk and threat, and securing APEX applications requires some specific knowledge of the framework. Written by well-known security specialists Recx, this book shows you the correct ways to implement your APEX applications to ensure that they are not vulnerable to attacks. Real-world examples of a variety of security vulnerabilities demonstrate attacks and show the techniques and best practices for making applications secure. Divides coverage into four sections, three of which cover the main classes of threat faced by web applications and the forth covers an APEX-specific protection mechanism Addresses the security issues that can arise, demonstrating secure application design Examines the most common class of vulnerability that allows attackers to invoke actions on behalf of other users and access sensitive data The lead-by-example approach featured in this critical book teaches you basic "hacker" skills in order to show you how to validate and secure your APEX applications.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed April 9, 2013) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Newnes | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781483292007
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (672 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books
    Abstract: * Useful to engineers in any industry * Extensive references provided throughout * Comprehensive range of topics covered * Written with practical situations in mind A plant engineer is responsible for a wide range of industrial activities, and may work in any industry. The breadth of knowledge required by such professionals is so wide that previous books addressing plant engineering have either been limited to certain subjects or cursory in their treatment of topics. The Plant Engineer's Reference Book is the first volume to offer complete coverage of subjects of interest to the plant engineer. This reference work provides a primary source of information for the plant engineer. Subjects include selection of a suitable site for a factory and provision of basic facilities (including boilers, electrical systems, water, HVAC systems, pumping systems and floors and finishes). Detailed chapters deal with basic issues such as lubrication, corrosion, energy conservation, maintenance and materials handling as well as environmental considerations, insurance matters and financial concerns. The authors chosen to contribute to the book are experts in their various fields. The Editor has experience of a wide range of operations in the UK, other European countries, the USA, and elsewhere in the world. Produced with the backing of the Institution of Plant Engineers, this work is the primary source of information for plant engineers in any industry worldwide.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : HighBridge | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781622311323
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (32396 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Audiobooks
    Abstract: Radical connectivity-our ability to connect instantly, constantly, and globally-is altering the exercise of power with dramatic speed and reshaping our biggest institutions. Governments, corporations, centers of knowledge, and expertise are eroding before the power of the individual. In some cases this is a positive development, but as Mele reveals, the promise of the Internet comes with a troubling downside. He asks: How do we trust information when journalists are replaced by bloggers, phone videos, and tweets? Will the collapse of two-party government bring us qualified leaders or demagogues and special-interest-controlled politicians? When web-based micro-businesses can out-compete major corporations, who enforces basic regulations-product safety, privacy protection, fraud, and tax collection?Unless we exercise deliberate moral choice over the design and use of technologies, Mele contends, we doom ourselves to a future that tramples human values, renders social structures chaotic, and destroys rather than enhances freedom. Both hopeful and alarming, thought-provoking and passionately-argued, The End of Big is an important book about our present-and our future.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Routledge | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780805828986
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (416 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: This edited volume grew out of a conference that brought together beginning reading experts from the fields of education and the psychology of reading and reading disabilities so that they could present and discuss their research findings and theories about how children learn to read words, instructional contexts that facilitate this learning, background experiences prior to formal schooling that contribute, and sources of difficulty in disabled readers. The chapters bring a variety of perspectives to bear on a single cluster of problems involving the acquisition of word reading ability. It is the editors' keen hope that the insights and findings of the research reported here will influence and become incorporated into the development of practicable, classroom-based instructional programs that succeed in improving children's ability to become skilled readers. Furthermore, they hope that these insights and findings will become incorporated into the working knowledge that teachers apply when they teach their students to read, and into further research on reading acquisition.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Routledge | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780415840095
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (188 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: When this book was originally published in 1976, video represented a new instrument, a new medium, and a new field of research with largely unrealized potential. The video-taperecorder was an addition to the technology of mass communications, a handy gadget for recording synchronized images and sound on magnetic tapes for storage or simultaneous playback. But the authors of this study look at it as also mirror, relay and catalyst, offering creative possibilities of exploration and criticism, of active analysis and transformation, of self-discovery and communication. They discern a liberating potential of video an antidote to the dominance of centralized TV in consumer society and ultimately a means towards the progressive social reappropriation of the media of communication. The authors draw on their experience working with school-children, teenagers, and a variety of cultural, political and community groups to illustrate the versatility of video in approaching diverse situations of everyday life, whether from the viewpoint of ‘cultural animation’, sociological research, or a surrealistic game. These projects, and interviews with other practitioners, present here the basis for a first typology of styles and approaches in using video, and for a ‘videology’: a language, a set of concepts, and a theory comprehending process and praxis, image and action. This is a fascinating snapshot now, looking back at these early ideas.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Routledge | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780415668613
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (370 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Weather Architecture further extends Jonathan Hill’s investigation of authorship by recognising the creativity of the weather. At a time when environmental awareness is of growing relevance, the overriding aim is to understand a history of architecture as a history of weather and thus to consider the weather as an architectural author that affects design, construction and use in a creative dialogue with other authors such as the architect and user. Environmental discussions in architecture tend to focus on the practical or the poetic but here they are considered together. Rather than investigate architecture’s relations to the weather in isolation, they are integrated into a wider discussion of cultural and social influences on architecture. The analysis of weather’s effects on the design and experience of specific buildings and gardens is interwoven with a historical survey of changing attitudes to the weather in the arts, sciences and society, leading to a critical re-evaluation of contemporary responses to climate change.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Psychology Press | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780805826036
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (392 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: Drawing together research and theory in ethology and psychology, this book offers a clear and provocative account of the ways in which living organisms learn. Throughout, the authors' focus is on the importance of operational definition. In lively prose, describing experiments in enough depth to involve readers in the drama of experimental method, they recount the history of scientists' attempts to answer basic questions, and show how one study builds on another. Although they present the major traditional positions, they demand that readers examine actual evidence, recognize weaknesses, and consider alternatives. This critical process leads to the delineation of a bottom up, feed forward model in contrast to the traditional top down, feed backward one. Recent research in robotics and fuzzy logic suggests ways in which artificial as well as living systems pursue bottom up, feed forward ethological solutions to practical problems. The authors' extended discussion of their exciting work teaching sign language to chimpanzees vividly illustrates the application of the basic principles of learning elucidated in the book.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Routledge | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781853838354
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (368 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The global economy and our way of life are based on the exploitation of fossil fuels, which not only threaten massive environmental and social disruption through global warming but, at present rates of consumption, will run out within decades, causing huge industrial dislocation and economic collapse. Even before then, the conflicts it causes in the Middle East and elsewhere will be frighteningly exacerbated. The alternative exists: renewable energy from renewable sources - above all, solar. Substituting renewable for fossil resources will take a new industrial revolution to avert the worst of the damage and establish a new international order. It can be done, and it can be done in time. The Solar Economy, by one of the world's most effective analysts and advocates, lays out the blueprints, showing how the political, economic and technological challenges can be met using indigenous, renewable and universally available resources, and the enormous opportunities and benefits that will flow from doing so.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Routledge | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781853839481
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (272 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Abstract: The links between education and sustainable development are deepening, although subject to much controversy and debate. The success of the sustainability discourse depends both on the pedagogic and research functions of higher education. Similarly, for higher education itself to remain relevant and engaged it faces pressure not only to integrate the insights and lessons drawn from the perspective of sustainable development, but also to be responsive to scrutiny of its own practices in relation to sustainability. Among professionals in higher education, sustainable development has its supporters and detractors. It is embraced by some individuals and departments while being perceived by others as a threat to the coherence of particular disciplines. Although it is not currently an academic discipline in its own right, increasing public and professional familiarity with the term, and the increasing urgency of global calls for the implementation of sustainable development mean that this is rapidly changing. This volume analyses the impact of the concepts and practices of sustainability and sustainable development on various academic disciplines, institutional practices, fields of study and methods of enquiry. The contributors, drawn from a wide-range of disciplines, perspectives, educational levels and institutional contexts, examine the purpose of the modern university and the nature of sustainable education, which includes exploring links to social movements for sustainability projects, curriculum change, culture and biodiversity, values relating to gender equality and global responsibility, and case studies on the transformation, or otherwise, of some specific disciplines.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Routledge | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (122 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: The Savvy Student’s Guide to Online Learning prepares students of all kinds for contemporary online learning. While technologies and formats vary, this book serves as an authoritative resource for any student enrolling in an online degree program or taking an online course. Topics covered include: • How to become a great online student • Creating an online presence • Interaction and communication techniques • Online group projects and individual work • Technological requirements and how to get technical support • Online classroom "netiquette" and time management The authors, both experts in online education, introduce the information and skills required of successful online students to navigate this new learning landscape with confidence. A highly useful companion website provides video presentations that explain the different types of online learning as well as a real online course with activities for students to practice and interact with other learners around the world.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Psychology Press | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781848721012
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (264 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: Thinking and reasoning are key activities for human beings. In this book a distinguished set of contributors provides a wide readership with up-to-date scientific advances in the developmental psychology of thinking and reasoning, both at the theoretical and empirical levels. The first part of the book illustrates how modern approaches to the study of thinking and reasoning have gone beyond the Piagetian legacy: through the investigation of avenues previously not explored, and by demonstrating that young children have higher capacities than was assumed within the Piagetian tradition. The second part focuses upon theoretical and empirical investigations of the interplay between logic and intuition in reasoning and decision making, and how these forms of thinking evolve with age, through the general framework of what is known as dual-process theories. Contrary to Piaget’s claim, it becomes apparent that elaborate adult reasoning could rely on some form of intuition. The Development of Thinking and Reasoning provides psychologists, educators and everyone interested in child development with an integrated and up-to-date series of chapters, written by prominent specialists in the areas of thinking, reasoning, and decision making.
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    ISBN: 9781848728394
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (432 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: Modeled after Barbara Byrne’s other best-selling structural equation modeling (SEM) books, this practical guide reviews the basic concepts and applications of SEM using M plus Versions 5 & 6. The author reviews SEM applications based on actual data taken from her own research. Using non-mathematical language, it is written for the novice SEM user. With each application chapter, the author "walks" the reader through all steps involved in testing the SEM model including: an explanation of the issues addressed illustrated and annotated testing of the hypothesized and post hoc models explanation and interpretation of all M plus input and output files important caveats pertinent to the SEM application under study a description of the data and reference upon which the model was based the corresponding data and syntax files available at http://www.psypress.com/sem-with-mplus/datasets . The first two chapters introduce the fundamental concepts of SEM and important basics of the M plus program. The remaining chapters focus on SEM applications and include a variety of SEM models presented within the context of three sections: Single-group analyses, Multiple-group analyses, and other important topics, the latter of which includes the multitrait-multimethod, latent growth curve, and multilevel models. Intended for researchers, practitioners, and students who use SEM and M plus , this book is an ideal resource for graduate level courses on SEM taught in psychology, education, business, and other social and health sciences and/or as a supplement for courses on applied statistics, multivariate statistics, intermediate or advanced statistics, and/or research design. Appropriate for those with limited exposure to SEM or M plus , a prerequisite of basic statistics through regression analysis is recommended.
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    ISBN: 9780415269292
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (88 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: This volume reviews the literature on productivity growth and relates it to the production function approach to technological change.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Center for Creative Leadership | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781604918083
    Language: English , French
    Pages: 1 online resource (32 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: The ongoing state of many organizations is one of change. People who experience major change tend to exhibit one of four patterns of response: entrenched, overwhelmed, poser, or learner. As a leader, you need to understand the patterns of response that people express and to customize intervention strategies to help them make the transition. People can pass through a given response stage and move to one that is more effective-especially if you provide timely intervention and support. This guidebook will help you understand how people, including yourself, are responding to change and what you can do to help them move forward.
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    ISBN: 9780415662628
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (228 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: There is a growing realization among international relations scholars and practitioners that religion is a critical factor in global politics. The Iranian Revolution, the September 11 attacks, the ethno-religious conflicts such as the ones in the former Yugoslavia and Sri Lanka are among the many reasons for this increased focus on religion in international affairs. The rise of religious political parties across the world ranging from the Christian Democrats in Europe to Bharatiya Janata Party in India similarly illustrated religion's heightened international profile. Despite all this attention, it is challenging to situate religion within a discipline which has been dominantly secular from its inception. Only a few existent works have ventured to integrate religion into core international relations theories such as Classical Realism, Neorealism, Neoliberalism, Constructivism and the English school. This work is the first systematic attempt to comparatively assess the place of religion in the aforementioned theoretical strands of international relations with contemporary examples from around the world. Written in an accessible and systematic fashion, this book will be an important addition to the fields of both religion and international relations. Nukhet A. Sandal is Assistant Professor in the Political Science Department at Ohio University. Jonathan Fox is Professor in the Department of Political Studies at Bar Ilan University, Israel.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Routledge | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (344 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: It is now well accepted that deforestation is a key source of greenhouse gas emissions and of climate change, with forests representing major sinks for carbon. As a result, public and private initiatives for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) have been widely endorsed by policy-makers. A key issue is the feasibility of carbon trading or other incentives to encourage land-owners and indigenous people, particularly in developing tropical countries, to conserve forests, rather than to cut them down for agricultural or other development purposes. This book presents a major critique of the aims and policies of REDD as currently structured, particularly in terms of their social feasibility. It is shown how the claims to be able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as enhance people's livelihoods and biodiversity conservation are unrealistic. There is a naive assumption that technical or economic fixes are sufficient for success. However, the social and governance aspects of REDD, and its enhanced version known as REDD+, are shown to be implausible. Instead to enhance REDD's prospects, the author provides a roadmap for developing a new social contract that puts people first.
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    ISBN: 9780881632286
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (332 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Volume 12 of the Progress in Self Psychology series begins with reassessments of frustration and responsiveness, optimal and otherwise, by MacIsaac, Bacal and Thomson, the Shanes, and Doctors. The philosophical dimension of self psychology is addressed by Riker, who looks at Kohut's bipolar theory of the self, and Kriegman, who examines the subjectivism-objectivism dialectic in self psychology from the standpoint of evolutionary biology. Clinical studies focus on self- and mutual regulation in relation to therapeutic action, countertransference and the curative process, and the consequences of the negative selfobject in early character formation. A separate section of child studies includes a case study exemplifying a self-psychological approach to child therapy and an examination of pathological adaptation to childhood parent loss. With a concluding section of richly varied studies in applied self psychology, Basic Ideas Reconsidered promises to be basic reading for all students of contemporary self psychology.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Routledge | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780789035752
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (158 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Libraries are currently confronted by the challenges of managing increasing amounts of electronic information. Print vs. Digital: The Future of Coexistence presents the expert perspectives of eight of America’s leading library administrators on ways to effectively manage digital flow and offers strategies to provide a level of coexistence between digital and print information. This excellent overview explores how to best balance print and electronic resources, and explores important issues such as the selection of electronic resources, improving access to digital information for a larger user base, and effective management of a library’s fiscal and personnel resources. Print vs. Digital: The Future of Coexistence discusses the various challenges libraries now face from the massive influx of digital resources, including the ways that information-seeking behaviors have changed, the search for synergies between print and digital, economics of news preservation, and whether or not the end of print journals is at hand. New ideas and technological advances are explored, including the diverse ways these improvements will impact the future. This well-referenced resource includes useful tables, figures, and photographs. Topics in Print vs. Digital: The Future of Coexistence include: cooperative collection development balance of print and electronic resources evolvement of digital resources in libraries change in research libraries factors influencing the selection of electronic resources disseminating information about scholarly collections impact of digital resources on research behavior and techniques design of digital libraries JSTOR effects of digital information on reference collections transition of print journals to digital formats Print vs. Digital: The Future of Coexistence is a thought provoking, insightful resource on the future of libraries, invaluable for acquisitions, reference, and collection development librarians; and senior and mid-level administrators such as deans, directors, and department heads for public, special, and academic libraries.
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    ISBN: 9780080464220
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (128 pages)
    Edition: 5th edition
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    Abstract: Super series are a set of workbooks to accompany the flexible learning programme specifically designed and developed by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) to support their Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management. The learning content is also closely aligned to the Level 3 S/NVQ in Management. The series consists of 35 workbooks. Each book will map on to a course unit (35 books/units).
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    ISBN: 9780714645049
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (192 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: A study of Britain's imperial policy in the Middle East over oil, finance and defence. This book brings together different accounts of British policy in the early 20th century, particularly in the Ottoman Empire, to reflect a consistent pattern of preoccupation, policy-making and diplomacy.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Routledge | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780080464251
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (104 pages)
    Edition: 5th edition
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    Abstract: Super series are a set of workbooks to accompany the flexible learning programme specifically designed and developed by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) to support their Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management. The learning content is also closely aligned to the Level 3 S/NVQ in Management. The series consists of 35 workbooks. Each book will map on to a course unit (35 books/units).
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    ISBN: 9780415783293
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (350 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Local Government is an area where management skills are tested to the extreme. With political considerations evident both locally and nationally, managing resources can be complex and subject to change. This book introduces new concepts and new ways of doing business that can greatly enhance the value of the services a local government provides to its citizens, without putting a greater financial burden on taxpayers. Padovani and Young present out-of-the-box thinking based on solid research and experience to discuss topics such as: Incorporating outcome indicators into strategic planning and budgeting Building a LG’s budget with ‘cost drivers’ Expanding the concept of ‘enterprise funds’ Assessing and better managing the risk associated with outsourcing Using the concept of ‘shadow pricing’ to compare public with private sector costs for services This book is a must-read for students of public administration and management, senior and middle managers in local governments around the world, and citizens who are concerned with more effective management of their local government’s programs and services. A list of suggested extra case studies for each chapter, and a description of the process to follow for ordering them, may be obtained by sending an email to CrimsonCentercs.com. You should request the document "Case Study Suggestions for Managing Local Governments".
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Taylor & Francis | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780415274722
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (200 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: Analyses the economic theory of urban land use in both its positive and normative aspects.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Cisco Press | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (816 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide, Fifth Edition IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion Guide , Fifth Edition, supports the Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software version 5 course. The course is designed for Cisco Networking Academy students who want to pursue careers in IT and learn how computers work, how to assemble computers, and how to safely and securely troubleshoot hardware and software issues. As CompTIA Approved Quality Content, the course also helps you prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exams 220-801 and 220-802. CompTIA A+ 220-801 covers the fundamentals of computer technology, installation and configuration of PCs, laptops, related hardware, and basic networking. CompTIA A+ 220-802 covers the skills required to install and configure PC operating systems and configure common features, such as network connectivity and email for Android and Apple iOS mobile operating systems. Students must pass both exams to earn the CompTIA A+ certification. The features of the Companion Guide are designed to help you study and succeed in this course: -- Chapter objectives —Review core concepts by answering the focus questions listed at the beginning of each chapter. -- Key terms —Refer to the updated lists of networking vocabulary introduced, and turn to the highlighted terms in context. -- Course section numbering —Follow along with the course heading numbers to easily jump online to complete labs, activities, and quizzes referred to within the text. -- Check Your Understanding Questions and Answer Key —Evaluate your readiness with the updated end-of-chapter questions that match the style of questions you see on the online course quizzes. -- Glossary in the back of the book to define Key Terms The lab icon in the Companion Guide indicates when there is a hands-on Lab or Worksheet to do. The Labs and Worksheets are compiled and published in the separate book, IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Lab Manual, Fifth Edition. With more than 1300 pages of activities, including Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP variations covered in the CompTIA A+ exam objectives, practicing and performing these tasks will reinforce the concepts and help you become a successful PC technician.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Cisco Press | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (720 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Introduction to Networks Companion Guide is the official supplemental textbook for the Introduction to Networks course in the Cisco® Networking Academy® CCNA® Routing and Switching curriculum. The course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and computer networks. The principles of IP addressing and fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, you will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. The Companion Guide is designed as a portable desk reference to use anytime, anywhere to reinforce the material from the course and organize your time. The book’s features help you focus on important concepts to succeed in this course: Chapter Objectives –Review core concepts by answering the focus questions listed at the beginning of each chapter. Key Terms –Refer to the lists of networking vocabulary introduced and highlighted in context in each chapter. Glossary –Consult the comprehensive Glossary with more than 195 terms. Summary of Activities and Labs –Maximize your study time with this complete list of all associated practice exercises at the end of each chapter. Check Your Understanding –Evaluate your readiness with the end-of-chapter questions that match the style of questions you see in the online course quizzes. The answer key explains each answer. Related Title: Introduction to Networks Lab Manual ISBN-10: 1-58713-312-1 ISBN-13: 978-1-58713-312-1 How To –Look for this icon to study the steps you need to learn to perform certain tasks. Interactive Activities –Reinforce your understanding of topics with more than 50 different exercises from the online course identified throughout the book with this icon. Packet Tracer Activities –Explore and visualize networking concepts using Packet Tracer exercises interspersed throughout the chapters. Hands-on Labs –Work through all 66 course labs and Class Activities that are included in the course and published in the separate Lab Manual. This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Series from Cisco Press®. Books in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Routledge | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (272 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: This much needed book is the first to show how dominant forms of masculinity are implicated in the traditions of social theory that have emerged since the Enlightenment. The author shows how an 'unreasonable' form of reason has emerged from the separation of reason from emotion, mind from body, nature from culture, public from private, matter from spirit - the dualities that have shaped our vision of modernity. The book argues that men need to explore critically their power and experience which has been rendered invisible by the dominant traditions of social theory. Instead of legislating for others they have to learn to speak more personally for themselves.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Routledge | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (360 pages)
    Edition: 2nd edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Now in a fully updated second edition The Routledge Companion to Critical and Cultural Theory is an indispensible guide for anyone approaching the field for the first time. Exploring ideas from a diverse range of disciplines through a series of 11 critical essays and a dictionary of key names and terms, this book examines some of the most complex and fundamental theories in modern scholarship including: Marxism Trauma Theory Ecocriticism Psychoanalysis Feminism Posthumanism Gender and Queer Theory Structuralism Narrative Postcolonialism Deconstruction Postmodernism With three new essays, an updated introduction, further reading and a wealth of new dictionary entries, this text is an indispensible guide for all students of the theoretically informed arts, humanities and social sciences.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Psychology Press | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780805806618
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (304 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This volume contains perspectives from a collection of cognitive scientists on the psychological, philosophical, and educational issues surrounding the meanings of words and how these meanings are learned and accessed. It features chapters covering the nature and structure of word meaning, how new word meanings are acquired in childhood and later on in life, and how research in word processing may tell us something about the way in which word meanings are represented and how they relate to the language processor.
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    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (140 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: The first part of this book assesses how television presents viewers with information - contrasting the ‘official reality’ of news and current affairs programmes with the anarchic view of the world put out by such as Morecambe and Wise and the two Ronnies. It challenges the politics of programme schedules and takes care to consider the language used in programs designed for different purposes. The second, inspiring part contains accounts of three of the author's collaborative video projects which aimed to use the medium of video storytelling to access a different way of teaching. The third and most polemical part of the book explores more about education in relation to television and video. Originally published in 1981, it is a book about the way that television, through massive and constant reinforcement, made its own language the only language; and it presents the attempts – instructive, hilarious, occasionally quite touching – made by the author and students to discover other possible languages that television might use.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Routledge | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780750656191
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (640 pages)
    Edition: 3rd edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: 'Strategic Information Management' has been completely up-dated to reflect the rapid changes in IT and the business environment since the publication of the second edition. Half of the readings in the book have been replaced to address current issues and the latest thinking in Information Management. It goes without saying that Information technology has had a major impact on individuals, organizations and society over the past 50 years or so. There are few organizations that can afford to ignore IT and few individuals who would prefer to be without it. As managerial tasks become more complex, so the nature of the required information systems (IS) changes - from structured, routine support to ad hoc, unstructured, complex enquiries at the highest levels of management. As with the first and second editions, this third edition of 'Strategic Information Management: Challenges and strategies in managing information systems' aims to present the many complex and inter-related issues associated with the management of information systems. The book provides a rich source of material reflecting recent thinking on the key issues facing executives in information systems management. It draws from a wide range of contemporary articles written by leading experts from North America and Europe. 'Strategic Information Management' is designed as a course text for MBA, Master's level students and senior undergraduate students taking courses in information management. It provides a wealth of information and references for researchers in addition.
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    ISBN: 9781136717222
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (432 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: Analyzing Sraffa, one of the key figures in the history of economics, this book explores his legacy and the relevance of his thought for modern economics. Written by an array of internationally respected contributors, including Schefold, Aspromourgos, Nell and Kurz it is an invaluable tool for all those studying the history of economic thought.
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    ISBN: 9780415934824
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (152 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Abstract: A psychologist and collector, Block has put his life's work, his enthusiasm, and his knowledge into this treasure trove of puzzles, illusions, and double diversions. Each page is guaranteed to surprise and delight, while celebrating the amazing flexibility and creativity of the human mind. and mind-bending illustrations that trick the eye into seeing two different images-and never both at the same time. Double illusions, upside-downs, ambiguous images and ambigrams are smartly organized by technique and illusory effect, with vivid descriptions of the psychological impact of each image as well as current scientific explanations for each stunning effect. Psychologist and collector J. Richard Block has put his life's work, his enthusiasm, and his knowledge into this wonderfully fun, informative treasure trove of classic and contemporary puzzles, illusions and double diversions.
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    ISBN: 9780415878326
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (286 pages)
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    Abstract: After a quarter century of almost general condemnation and rebuttal of the entire nationalization experience, it appears that there are second thoughts about governmental direct intervention in the economy. Reappraising State-Owned Enterprise deals with a topic often undervalued in the past decade but which now, with the crisis of 2008-2009, calls for greater attention: the direct intervention of the State as Entrepreneur. The collection of essays in this volume – prepared by some of the leading authorities in the field – offers a contribution to this debate by providing a balanced assessment of two of the most relevant experiences of mixed economies, the United Kingdom and Italy. In this respect, a comparison between these two countries is very much appropriate since in both nations the State played an important role as "Entrepreneur" starting in the early 20th century. In Great Britain and Italy, the heyday of the "State as Entrepreneur" was in the years right after WWII when it was used as a tool for promoting a modern society in which citizens acquired a stronger sense of belonging to their nations. The UK and Italy saw the State take on a too-pervasive role in the 70s; the two nations responded in different ways. In the 1980s Great Britain embarked on a harsh process of privatizations while Italians struggled on until finally submitting to privatizations in their nation in the following decade. The deep crisis of the final years of the 21st century forced both nations to reconsider State interventions as an appropriate tool in order to protect the wellbeing of the national economy.
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    Pages: 1 online resource (232 pages)
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    Abstract: Radio’s New Wave explores the evolution of audio media and sound scholarship in the digital age. Extending and updating the focus of their widely acclaimed 2001 book The Radio Reader , Hilmes and Loviglio gather together innovative work by both established and rising scholars to explore the ways that radio has transformed in the digital environment. Contributors explore what sound looks like on screens, how digital listening moves us, new forms of sonic expression, radio’s convergence with mobile media, and the creative activities of old and new audiences. Even radio’s history has been altered by research made possible by digital and global convergence. Together, these twelve concise chapters chart the dissolution of radio’s boundaries and its expansion to include a wide-ranging universe of sound, visuals, tactile interfaces, and cultural roles, as radio rides the digital wave into its second century.
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    Pages: 1 online resource (368 pages)
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    Abstract: This hugely popular A-Z guide provides a comprehensive overview of the issues which characterize post-colonialism: explaining what it is, where it is encountered and the crucial part it plays in debates about race, gender, politics, language and identity. For this third edition over thirty new entries have been added including: Cosmopolitanism Development Fundamentalism Nostalgia Post-colonial cinema Sustainability Trafficking World Englishes. Post-Colonial Studies: The Key Concepts remains an essential guide for anyone studying this vibrant field.
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    ISBN: 9780415872669
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    Pages: 1 online resource (182 pages)
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    Abstract: This study addresses a central theme in current philosophy: Platonism vs Naturalism and provides accounts of both approaches to mathematics, crucially discussing Quine, Maddy, Kitcher, Lakoff, Colyvan, and many others. Beginning with accounts of both approaches, Brown defends Platonism by arguing that only a Platonistic approach can account for concept acquisition in a number of special cases in the sciences. He also argues for a particular view of applied mathematics, a view that supports Platonism against Naturalist alternatives. Not only does this engaging book present the Platonist-Naturalist debate over mathematics in a comprehensive fashion, but it also sheds considerable light on non-mathematical aspects of a dispute that is central to contemporary philosophy.
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    ISBN: 9780805807264
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (240 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: Measurement theory has only recently become recognized as a legitimate, specialized field of inquiry. This text covers a wide range of issues of central concern to contemporary measurement theorists, and a broad range of philosophical perspectives are represented. The formalist, representationalist approach defines measurement as the assignment of numbers to entities and events to represent their properties and relations. It also states that measurement theory is supposed to analyze the concept of a scale of measurement, describe various types of scales and their uses, and formulate the conditions required for the existence of scales of various types. Since this approach dominates contemporary measurement theory, the volume begins with essays by some of its leading architects. In order to allow for diverse points of view, the book also includes articles that attempt to broaden this approach, and several that even criticize the approach.
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    Pages: 1 online resource (152 pages)
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    Abstract: Opinionated and example-filled, this extremely concise and accessible book provides a survey of some fundamental and longstanding debates about the nature of music. The central arguments and ideas of historical and contemporary philosophers are presented with the goal of making them as accessible as possible to general readers who have no background in philosophy. The emphasis is on instrumental music, but examples are drawn from many cultures as well as from Western classical, jazz, folk, and popular music.
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    ISBN: 9780415075114
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    Pages: 1 online resource (344 pages)
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    Abstract: Narrative is one of the ways we organise and understnad the world. It is found everywhere: not only in films and books, but also in everday conversations and in the nonfictional discourses of journalists, historians, educators, psychologists, attorneys and many others. Edward Branigan presents a telling exploration of the basic concepts of narrative theory and its relation to film - and literary - analysis, bringing together theories from linguistics and cognitive science, and applying them to the screen. Individual analyses of classical narratives form the basis of a complex study of every aspect of filmic fiction exploring, for example, subjectivity in Lady in the Lake , multiplicity in Letter from and Unknown Woman , post-modernism and documentary in Sans Soleil .
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    ISBN: 9781853839634
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    Pages: 1 online resource (256 pages)
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    Abstract: Raging floods, massive storms and cataclysmic earthquakes: every year up to 340 million people are affected by these and other disasters, which cause loss of life and damage to personal property, agriculture, and infrastructure. So what can be done? The key to understanding the causes of disasters and mitigating their impacts is the concept of 'vulnerability'. Mapping Vulnerability analyses 'vulnerability' as a concept central to the way we understand disasters and their magnitude and impact. Written and edited by a distinguished group of disaster scholars and practitioners, this book is a counterbalance to those technocratic approaches that limit themselves to simply looking at disasters as natural phenomena. Through the notion of vulnerability, the authors stress the importance of social processes and human-environmental interactions as causal agents in the making of disasters. They critically examine what renders communities unsafe - a condition, they argue, that depends primarily on the relative position of advantage or disadvantage that a particular group occupies within a society's social order. The book also looks at vulnerability in terms of its relationship to development and its impact on policy and people's lives, through consideration of selected case studies drawn from Africa, Asia and Latin America. Mapping Vulnerability is essential reading for academics, students, policymakers and practitioners in disaster studies, geography, development studies, economics, environmental studies and sociology.
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    ISBN: 9780415874144
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (405 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: This book provides accessible treatment to state-of-the-art approaches to analyzing longitudinal studies. Comprehensive coverage of the most popular analysis tools allows readers to pick and choose the techniques that best fit their research. The analyses are illustrated with examples from major longitudinal data sets including practical information about their content and design. Illustrations from popular software packages offer tips on how to interpret the results. Each chapter features suggested readings for additional study and a list of articles that further illustrate how to implement the analysis and report the results. Syntax examples for several software packages for each of the chapter examples are provided at www.psypress.com/longitudinal-data-analysis . Although many of the examples address health or social science questions related to aging, readers from other disciplines will find the analyses relevant to their work. In addition to demonstrating statistical analysis of longitudinal data, the book shows how to interpret and analyze the results within the context of the research design. The methods covered in this book are applicable to a range of applied problems including short- to long-term longitudinal studies using a range of sample sizes. The book provides non-technical, practical introductions to the concepts and issues relevant to longitudinal analysis. Topics include use of publicly available data sets, weighting and adjusting for complex sampling designs with longitudinal studies, missing data and attrition, measurement issues related to longitudinal research, the use of ANOVA and regression for average change over time, mediation analysis, growth curve models, basic and advanced structural equation models, and survival analysis. An ideal supplement for graduate level courses on data analysis and/or longitudinal modeling taught in psychology, gerontology, public health, human development, family studies, medicine, sociology, social work, and other behavioral, social, and health sciences, this multidisciplinary book will also appeal to researchers in these fields.
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    ISBN: 9780876309315
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (208 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: This study tells the tale of two retirement organizations that reflect common leadership issues throughout the western world, issues that are emerging in many developing countries and have yet to be experienced in others. Wherever rapid population ageing is coupled with a view of old people as useless and a burden, challenging questions arise: how do we develop the resources and leadership potential of our ageing population? How do we turn old age from an expensive wasteland into a fertile period of growth and development?
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    Pages: 1 online resource (248 pages)
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    Abstract: The rise of India as a major power has generated new interest in understanding the drivers of its foreign policy. This book argues that analysing India’s foreign and security policies as representational practices which produce India’s identity as a postcolonial nation-state helps to illuminate the conditions of possibility in which foreign policy is made. Spanning the period between 1947 and 2004, the book focuses on key moments of crisis, such as the India-China war in 1962 and the nuclear tests of 1972 and 1998, and the approach to international affairs of significant leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru. The analysis sheds new light on these key events and figures and develops a strong analytical narrative around India’s foreign policy behaviour, based on an understanding of its postcolonial identity. It is argued that a prominent facet of India’s identity is a perception that it is a civilizational-state which brings to international affairs a tradition of morality and ethical conduct derived from its civilizational heritage and the experience of its anti-colonial struggle. This notion of ‘civilizational exceptionalism’, as well as other narratives of India’s civilizational past, such as its vulnerability to invasion and conquest, have shaped the foreign policies of governments of various political hues and continue to influence a rising India.
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    ISBN: 9780415919807
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    Pages: 1 online resource (256 pages)
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    Abstract: Barbara Browning follows the trail of "infectious rhythm" from the ecstatic percussion of a Brazilian carnival group to the eerily silent video image of the LAPD beating a man like a drum. Throughout, she identifies the metaphoric strain of contagion which both celebrates the diasporic spread of African culture, and serves as the justification for its brutal repression. The essays in this book examine both the vital and violent ways in which recent associations have been made between the AIDS pandemic and African diasporic cultural practices, including religious worship, music, dance, sculpture, painting, orature, literature and film. While pointing to the lengthy and complex history of the metaphor of African contagion, Browning argues that in its politicized, life-affirming embodiment, the figure might actually teach us to respond to epidemia humanely.
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    ISBN: 9789862769812
    Language: English , Chinese
    Pages: 1 online resource (496 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: 內容涵蓋 Linux Kernel 3.0 『任何人只要是對 Linux 的應用程式撰寫有興趣,或是想要知道如何提高自己的程式設計技能,書架上都應該有一本《Linux 系統程式設計》。這是一本專業 Linux 程式員必讀的書籍』 —Jeremy Allison Samba 團隊 直接與核心及 C 程式庫互動 Linux 系統程式設計所撰寫的軟體會直接利用 Linux 核心及基礎系統程式庫所提供的服務。Linux 核心的貢獻者 Robert Love 所寫的這本書,不僅是 Linux 系統程式設計的教材,也是 Linux 系統呼叫的參考手冊,亦是撰寫更聰明、更快速之程式碼的權威指南。 Love 對 POSIX 的標準函式與 Linux 所提供的特殊服務,做了明確的區分。除了新增了一章專門探討多執行緒,本書第二版還會從理論及各種程式設計議題來深入探討 Linux,內容包括: ‧Linux 核心、C 程式庫以及 C 編譯器概述 ‧基本 I/O 操作,例如檔案的讀及寫 ‧進階 I/O 介面、記憶體映射以及優化技術 ‧基本行程管理所用到的一系列系統呼叫 ‧進階的行程管理,包括即時行程 ‧執行緒的概念、多執行緒程式設計以及 Pthreads ‧檔案及目錄管理 ‧配置記憶體及優化記憶體存取的介面 ‧基本及進階的信號介面,以及它們在系統上所扮演的角色 ‧時鐘管理,包括 POSIX 時鐘以及高解析度計時器 Robert Love 自 Linux 草創之初就是它的使用者與貢獻者,他曾對 Linux 核心以及 GNOME desktop 環境做出重大貢獻。Robert 是 Google 的資深軟體工程師,而且是 Android 設計與運送團隊的成員
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    ISBN: 9789862767443
    Language: English , Chinese
    Pages: 1 online resource (368 pages)
    Edition: 2nd edition
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    Abstract: 本錦囊妙計透過逐步漸進的解決方案,協助您在廣泛的網路環境中使用VMware ESXi。您將不僅能學習到基本知識-如何從硬體伺服器、電腦叢集、網路與儲存設備集中共享資源,接著透過虛擬機器來進行分配,並且也能學習到如何克服在監控系統、問題排除及安全性處理上所遭遇的阻礙。 本延伸的第二版涵蓋了vCloud Director和vShield雲端安全性的最新進展。本書適用於各種層級的系統管理員,VMware錦囊妙計也提供了可以協助您確定虛擬化需求的實用資訊。 .藉由vCloud Director邁入雲端,透過vSphere建立安全的虛擬資料中心 .透過命令列模式防護與監控您的虛擬化環境 .實現磁碟、SSD與SAN儲存設備的管理與組態 .探索資源管理的選項,如叢集、共享、熱添加/熱插拔的支援 .配置邏輯與實體網路,包括虛擬交換器、軟硬體介面 .透過ESXi自動化安裝使虛擬機器的複製更容易 .獲得組態配置與調校的實用技巧
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    ISBN: 9789862769850
    Language: English , Chinese
    Pages: 1 online resource (280 pages)
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    Abstract: 讓複雜的資料變得一目瞭然的方法 透過本書,您將了解如何在網路上建立並發佈您自己的互動式資料視覺化專案,即便您沒有處理資料視覺化或網頁開發的經驗。透過本書實作導向、容易上手的介紹,學習這門學問將更為簡單與充滿樂趣。作者Scott Murray將告訴大家D3的基礎概念和函式,D3是一個JavaScript的函式庫,可以讓您將資料用視覺化的形式呈現在網頁上。在本書當中,您將能增加網頁程式撰寫的技巧、學習使用諸如HTML與JavaScript等工具。 本書採用逐步導引的方法,適用於許多不同背景的人閱讀,不論您是沒有程式撰寫經驗的設計師或視覺藝術家、想探索資料新聞學這個領域的記者、或者任何想要將視覺化資料並加以分享的人,都能由本書中得到收穫。 .學習HTML、CSS、JavaScript與SVG的基礎概念 .由資料動態產生網頁元素,並套用視覺化規則加以美化 .建立長條圖、散佈圖、圓餅圖、堆疊長條圖、以及重力場版型 .使用順暢的動畫轉移效果,來呈現資料的改變 .透過互動性設計,幫助使用者以不同角度來探索資料 .使用資料建立客製化的地圖 .超過100個可下載的程式碼範例,可讓您親手實作 誰適合閱讀本書 本書是針對非程式設計師所撰寫的資料視覺化專書。如果您是藝術家或圖形設計師,具備視覺藝術技能,但卻沒有處理過資料的經驗或沒寫過程式,那您就是本書的目標讀者;若您是記者或研究員,手上有很多資料,但沒有視覺藝術技能或寫過程式,那您也是本書的目標讀者。
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    ISBN: 9780415712385
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    Pages: 1 online resource (456 pages)
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    Abstract: Have you ever struggled to make the vision in your mind come to life on your screen? Then this book can help you realise your goal. In this comprehensive revision of the best-selling How To Cheat in Photoshop, photomontage guru Steve Caplin shows you how to get optimum results in minimum time, by cheating your way to success. As a professional digital artist, Steve knows all about creating great work under pressure. In this book he combines detailed step-by-step instructions with invaluable real-world hints, tips, and advice to really let your creativity run wild. Fully updated to cover the latest features in Photoshop CC, this invaluable resource shows exactly what methods Steve uses to create his own stunning imagery used in advertising, publishing, and print media, in a project-based approach that is sure to improve and inspire your own work.
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    ISBN: 9780415782630
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    Pages: 1 online resource (216 pages)
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    Abstract: This systematic evaluation of Iraq’s political economy and human development offers a complex and sophisticated analysis of Iraq’s recent history. Focusing on the period from 1950 up to the Gulf war in 1990, the book brings an understanding of how development has been shaped or constrained in this much misunderstood country. The author employs the human development paradigm to link human development and human rights to the analysis of political economy. The resulting scholarship, on income and investment, education and health, the status of women, and human rights, presents a nuanced, balanced - but critical - appraisal of the complex interrelationships between economic growth and development and illustrates the fragility of that development, especially when political institutions fail to keep up with the rapid expansion in human capabilities. Providing the historical analysis needed to understand Iraq’s current political situation, this book will be of great interest to scholars of development studies, Iraq, and political economy.
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    ISBN: 9780071833295
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (24451 pages)
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    Abstract: This is the future. Join the revolution. Transform your organization the Cleveland Clinic way. "One of the best healthcare systems in the world." President Barack Obama American healthcare is in crisis. It doesn't have to be. The Cleveland Clinic Way is a blueprint for fixing what's wrong with healthcare—and is a must-read for every leader seeking to transform his or her organization. There's a revolution going on right now. On the frontiers of medicine, some doctors have developed an approach for treating people that is more effective, more humane, and more affordable. It's an approach to healthcare that has captured the attention of the media and business elite--and the President of the United States. It's all happening at Cleveland Clinic, one of the most innovative, forward-looking medical institutions in the nation. In this groundbreaking book, the man who leads this global organization, Toby Cosgrove, MD, reveals how the Clinic works so well and argues persuasively for why it should be the model for the nation. He details how Cleveland Clinic focuses on the eight key trends that are shaping the future of medicine. Readers will learn: Why group practices provide not only better--but cheaper--care Why collaborative medicine is more effective How big data can be harnessed to improve the quality of care and lower costs How cooperative practices can be the wellspring of innovation Why empathy is crucial to better patient outcomes Why wellness of both mind and body depends on healthcare, not sickcare How care is best provided in different settings for greater comfort and value How tailor-made care treats a person instead of a disease At its core is Cleveland Clinic's emphasis on patient care and patient experience. A refreshingly positive and practical vision of healthcare, The Cleveland Clinic Way is essential reading for healthcare and business executives, medical professionals, industry analysts, and policymakers. It gives leaders lessons they can apply to their own organizations to achieve results and empowers average Americans to make more informed healthcare decisions. PRAISE FOR THE CLEVELAND CLINIC WAY "A brilliant doctor and leader lays out practical and thought-provoking prescriptions for America's healthcare future. A must-read." -- Jack Welch, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric Company " The Cleveland Clinic Way is what the healthcare system in this country needs: honesty about the challenges, optimism about our ability to...
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    ISBN: 9780071833226
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (34802 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! How one tenacious company found the drive to succeed--on a global scale In the early 1980s, Caterpillar, Inc. lost one million dollars per day for three consecutive years. Its continuing existence came into question. Today, "CAT" is the world's most profitable manufacturer of construction and mining equipment and large engines. The now legendary global company made numerous well-calculated, though risky decisions for three consecutive decades--in the process scaling to heights unimaginable to even the finest business enterprises. How did they do it? The Caterpillar Way . Senior management at CAT facilitated the authors' one-year odyssey through the hallways and intriguing history of the construction industry giant. This inspiring book takes you behind the scenes with the CEOs, executive vice presidents, managers, dealers, customers, union bosses, and Wall Street analysts who were players in Caterpillar's drive to global dominance. You'll discover: CAT's change-or-die approach to restructuring How a local firm from central Illinois became a local firm on a global basis The secret behind Caterpillar’s decades-long revenue explosion How to use branding and product financing effectively What true dedication and commitment to Six Sigma really entails Why Caterpillar became the mecca for HR officers negotiating with unions The authors' prediction of CAT's stock price through 2020 The Caterpillar Way provides essential management lessons in powerful behind-the-scenes stories. You'll learn how the Caterpillar leaders responded quickly to changing markets, allocated capital efficiently throughout the firm, and nourished a cultish team spirit that wins. Innovative leaders make game-changing decisions. If any company is built to last, it's Caterpillar, Inc. With its trademark yellow trucks, cranes, machinery and engines, this home-grown manufacturer has survived more than its share of ups and downs to become the #1 industry leader of construction equipment in the world. The Caterpillar Way reveals, for the first time, the remarkable inside story, written with full access to the way CAT runs its business, from bottom to top. They blaze their own trail. This is The Caterpillar Way . PRAISE FOR THE CATERPILLAR WAY : " The Caterpillar Way is a very sophisticated analysis of one of the great organizational stories of the past 30 years. Bouchard and Koch delve into the details of leadership, risk, and culture that allowed this co...
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    ISBN: 9780876304662
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (236 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: Published in 1987, Handbook of Measurements For Marriage And Family Therapy is a valuable contribution to the field of Family Therapy.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Taylor & Francis | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (280 pages)
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    Abstract: First published in 1994. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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    ISBN: 9781853834721
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (416 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: Sustainable development is capturing the attention of planners, politicians and business leaders. Within the academic sphere its study is increasingly breaching disciplinary boundaries to become a focus of attention for natural and social scientists alike. But in studying such a key concept, it is vital that there is a clear definition of what it means, how it is applied on the ground, and the influence it exerts upon people's perceptions of change in the physical environment, economic activity and society. Exploring Sustainable Development is a major new text which provides a multifaceted introduction to key areas of study in this field, examining sustainability at the full range of spatial scales from the local to the global. Building on existing theory it demonstrates the unique contributions that thinking geographically about space, place and human-environment relationships can bring to the analysis of sustainable development. This book explores different interpretations of sustainable development in both theory and practice, in developed and developing countries, and in rural and urban areas. It pays particular attention to the local, national and international politics of implementation, the future of climate and energy, the role of business, and different conceptions of agricultural sustainability. This wide-ranging text is ideal for undergraduates and postgraduates in geography, environmental science, development studies, and related social and political sciences.
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    ISBN: 9780750645331
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (244 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: 'Arts, Entertainment and Tourism' is a pioneering text that, by focusing on the consumer, investigates the relationship between these 3 industries and how this relationship can be developed to its best competitive advantage. Issue-led, this text draws on appropriate disciplines rather than using one single approach, to examine issues in arts and entertainment within the framework of cultural tourism. Written to meet the needs of students studying on management courses in the arts, tourism and leisure, 'Arts, Entertainment and Tourism': * Describes the general arts and tourism background * Identifies a framework for analysis that acknowledges differing levels of interest in the arts and entertainment * Discusses the arts and entertainment that feature (past and present) in tourism * Examines the reasons why the arts, entertainment and tourism have an interest in each other and how they go about developing the relationship * Examines the relationship: are there tourists in audiences and do the arts and entertainment attract tourists to a destination? * Evaluates the wider effects (good and bad) on both the arts and tourism * Discusses the direction of future developments by arts and tourism organizations and for future research
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : PH Professional Business | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (12 pages)
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    Abstract: This new case study examines the remarkable vertically integrated supply chain built by Perdue Farms, which supplies 2.7 billion pounds of poultry annually to customers in more than 40 countries. It reviews processes across the entire supply chain, from breeding eggs and hatching chicks through manufacturing processing, packaging, warehousing, and distribution and also addresses Perdue's current strategies, competitors, and challenges. Focusing on realistic issues and challenges throughout, this case study offers exceptional value to both students and practitioners. Author: Ling Li, Old Dominion University.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Wrox | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (120 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: An essential resource for implementing and managing a cloud infrastructure in Azure Serving as a critical resource for anyone responsible for strategizing, architecting, implementing or managing a cloud infrastructure, this book helps you understand what is hybrid IT and how it's applicable (and inevitable) in today's world of emerging cloud. The team of authors focus on the Microsoft concept of a private/public cloud, deploying a private cloud fabric, deploying services, and building a private cloud, as well as integrating it with Microsoft's public cloud to create a cross-premises or public cloud. Looks at why hybrid IT is important to a business and what benefits a business can expect by adopting hybrid cloud Examines a cloud management platform and discusses why it is necessary Walks you through the different kinds of solutions for IT problems that may arise Places a focus on considerations for ensuring resiliency, availability, and scalability when designing hybrid solutions to prevent system failure and data loss Covers optimizing the performance of the hybrid cloud as well as using tools that help you monitor and manage the performance of the hybrid cloud Windows Azure Hybrid Cloud helps you gain a better understanding of the hybrid IT environments, why those clouds should be implemented, and how they impact business.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Auerbach Publications | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781466571273
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (800 pages)
    Edition: 2nd edition
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    Abstract: Application vulnerabilities continue to top the list of cyber security concerns. While attackers and researchers continue to expose new application vulnerabilities, the most common application flaws are previous, rediscovered threats. For example, SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) have appeared on the Open Web Application Security Projec
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    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (398 pages)
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    Abstract: This book situates the picturebook genre within the widespread international phenomenon of crossover literature, examining an international corpus of picturebooks — including artists’ books, wordless picturebooks, and celebrity picturebooks — that appeal to readers of all ages. Focusing on contemporary picturebooks, Sandra Beckett shows that the picturebook has traditionally been seen as a children’s genre, but in the eyes of many authors, illustrators, and publishers, it is a narrative form that can address any and all age groups. Innovative graphics and formats as well as the creative, often complex dialogue between text and image provide multiple levels of meaning and invite readers of all ages to consider texts that are primarily marketed as children’s books. The interplay of text and image that distinguishes the picturebook from other forms of fiction and makes it a unique art form also makes it the ultimate crossover genre. Crossover picturebooks are often very complex texts that are challenging for adults as well as children. Many are characterized by difficult "adult" themes, genre blending, metafictive discourse, intertextuality, sophisticated graphics, and complex text-image interplay. Exciting experiments with new formats and techniques, as well as novel interactions with new media and technologies have made the picturebook one of the most vibrant and innovative contemporary literary genres, one that seems to know no boundaries. Crossover Picturebooks is a valuable addition to the study of a genre that is gaining increasing recognition and appreciation, and contributes significantly to the field of children’s literature as a whole.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Focal Press | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (196 pages)
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    Abstract: Today's non-linear editing systems are equipped with a wide range of color correction tools that were previously only available in dedicated color correction suites. This book shows video editors how to take full advantage of their power. Clear, step-by-step instructions are included for Avid XPress DV, Avid Symphony, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, and more. Beyond that, you'll learn the importance of "selling" the color correction you've achieved to clients, while making sure the client realizes the impact color correction gives the final product. In addition to non-linear editing systems, there are now many plug-in applications for color correction. These plug-ins, including ColorFix, Composite Suite Color Correct, Vixen Pro, and Color Finesse, are covered in detail. There is ample information on how to work with the various video recording formats a client may present you, and the pros and cons of each. Rounding out the text are numerous hints, tips, common pitfalls, and tutorials for real-world practice. The CD contains images can practice color correction on; popular software tools, including trial versions of AfterEffects, Premiere, and various plug-ins; and QuickTime movies demonstrating color correction techniques. Lastly, ample reference material makes this an excellent resource.
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    ISBN: 9780415271189
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (320 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: This book focuses on some of the major developments in the history of contemporary (19th and 20th century) mathematics as seen in the broader context of the development of science and culture. Avoiding technicalities, it displays the breadth of contrasting images of mathematics favoured by different countries, schools and historical movements, showing how the conception and practice of mathematics changed over time depending on the cultural and national context. Thus it provides an original perspective for embracing the richness and variety inherent in the development of mathematics. Attention is paid to the interaction of mathematics with themes whose proper treatment have been neglected by the traditional historiography of the discipline, such as the relationship between mathematics, statistics and medicine.
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    ISBN: 9780815308898
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (304 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: Canon Vs. Culture explores the consequences of one of the main educational shifts of the last quarter century-- the changes from academic inquiry conducted through a selected list of accepted authorities to an investigation of the cultural operations of an entire society.
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    ISBN: 9781853839252
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (280 pages)
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    Abstract: 'Refreshingly fluent narrative, brimming full of stories and metaphors' Tim O'Riordan, University of East Anglia, UK 'A great balance between storytelling and analysis which points to the critical need for gaining control over resources' Jacqueline Ashby, CIAT, Colombia 'Full of supporting evidence and clear arguments' Norman Uphoff, Cornell University, US 'A wonderful book, put together with such vision and passion' Mark Ritchie, Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy, US 'A superb volume. This is a valuable monograph that all policy-makers, scholars and farmers must read to understand their roles and responsibilities' Vo-Tong Xuan, Angiang University, Vietnam 'Beautifully written. The implications of the book's ideas are deep and extensive' Julia Guivant, University of Florianopolis, Brazil Something is wrong with our agricultural and food systems. Despite great progress in increasing productivity in recent decades, hundreds of millions of people remain hungry and malnourished, and further millions suffer for eating too much food or the wrong sort. Agri-Culture envisages the expansion of a new form of food production and consumption founded on more ecological principles and in harmony with the cultures, knowledges and collective capacities of the producers themselves. It draws on many stories of successful agricultural transformation in developing and industrialized countries, but with a warning that true prosperity will depend on the radical reform of the institutions and policies that control global food futures, and fundamental changes in the way we think. The time has come for the next agricultural revolution.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Center for Creative Leadership | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781604917857
    Language: English , French
    Pages: 1 online resource (32 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: Dans le monde actuel des affaires, la complexité et le rythme des changements peuvent être décourageants. On reconnaît l'adaptabilité comme un atout essentiel à l'efficacité des dirigeants dans cet environnement.Malgré cela, les dirigeants savent rarement ce qu'ils peuvent faire pour améliorer leur capacité d'adaptation et encourager les autres à s'adapter. Ce guide permet de mieux comprendre l'adaptabilité et la flexibilité mentale, émotionnelle et réactionnelle qu'elle nécessite. Les dirigeants apprendront comment développer leur capacité d'adaptation à devenir plus efficaces pour eux-mêmes, les employés qu'ils dirigent et leur organisation.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Addison-Wesley Professional | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (240 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: This is the digital version of the printed book (Copyright © 1998). This book answers the call for a concise, comprehensive introduction to IDEF0 and its application in business process reengineering (BPR) efforts. Here is all the essential information about the IDEF0 method, the function analysis portion of the Integration Definition (IDEF) Methods—its definition, basic rules of usage (including the standard language syntax and semantics as contained in the Federal Standard), and lessons learned from many years of application in the real world. The book features examples based on actual models of commercial clients and government agencies. By studying IDEF0 models, readers learn how the method might be applied to the various aspects of enterprise analysis or systems analysis and what goals and benefits are reasonable to expect from its application. IDEF0 is at the heart of the DoD's version of BPR. In the private sector, industrial organizations that may have initially discovered IDEF through one or more government contracts have adopted it as a method for use with their own corporate BPR efforts. Use this book to apply the techniques of this increasingly popular member of the IDEF family of methods! Three Major Elements of the Method: 1. The concepts are at the foundation of IDEF0, and they preserve the logical sense and intention of the model. These concepts answer why one approach is used over another in the application of IDEF0, and they provide the experienced analyst with the rationale for when it may be necessary to bend the rules. 2. The language of IDEF0 is the analyst's means of describing the activities of an enterprise to other analysts, readers, enterprise management and staff, and others. The language is written in graphical box-and-arrow notation on diagram forms that are structured to form IDEF0 models. 3. The pragmatics of IDEF0 provide the engineering procedures and the do's and don'ts for the use of IDEF0. In many cases, the pragmatics are so closely tied to the concepts and language that they are inseparable, and analysts who have attempted to use IDEF0 without employing the pragmatics have typically been unsuccessful. The most common misuses of IDEF0 are illustrated to show the kinds of problems that can occur if the pragmatics are not followed.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Focal Press | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (304 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: First published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : CRC Press | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (272 pages)
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    Abstract: Understanding LED Illumination elucidates the science of lighting for light emitting diodes. It presents concepts, theory, simulations, and new design techniques that shine the spotlight on illumination, energy efficiency, and reducing electrical power consumption. The text provides an introduction to the fundamentals of LED lamp design, and highli
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    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (240 pages)
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    Abstract: TV Technical Operations is an introduction for new entrants to the broadcast industry and is designed to prepare them for working in mainstream television by discussing essential techniques, technologies and work attitudes. The author explores: * the need to develop a professional approach * the occupational skills needed to meet deadlines, work under pressure and within budget * the importance of understanding the potential of broadcast equipment in program making * the need to keep up to date with the technique and technology * the responsibility to ensure continuity of experience and training in all craft skills that technical operators are required to work with * the need to maintain a critical appraisal of what and who influences working practices and how these influences affect production and viewers * an introduction to the basic skills needed to work as a multi-skilling technical operator in television * an introduction to broadcast equipment in general production use Peter Ward is a freelance cameraman and camerawork trainer working with international training and television consultancy. He was formerly head of cameras at Television South West.
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    ISBN: 9781873936061
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (296 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: This book assesses critically the British approach to hazard management and emergency planning. It identifies the principal legal, organizational and cultural impediments to more effective hazard management and emergency planning, postulates explanations for the shortcomings in the British approach and examines a number of promising avenues for improving current practice. It comprises 18 chapters written by experts with a wide range of practical experience in the many different aspects of the field. Many of the authors introduce international perspectives and comparisons. From it all, the editors conclude, sadly: 'The overall hazard and emergency management approach currently adopted in Britain appears to be inadequate and current standards of protection appear to be inefficient for the 1990s and beyond'
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    ISBN: 9781853836312
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    Pages: 1 online resource (304 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: An optimistic assessment of the prospects for a new international order - acting as a counter-blast to global pessimism. The text explains how the international system operates, the pressures it faces and the changes it must undergo, and offers concrete ideas to re-frame international relations, foreign aid and humanitarian intervention, without using jargon or simplistic judgements.
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    Pages: 1 online resource (240 pages)
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    Abstract: The interpersonal relationships that make up family life are a complex web between many individuals spanning several generations at one time. This web is further complicated by the influence of other factors such as culture and gender. It can be a daunting task for a therapist to unravel this tangle and understand the specific dynamics and individual development within the family. The Multifocused Family Genogram (MFG) is a powerful tool that allows the therapist to record and structure these different elements that make up the family system. By combining the Basic Genogram, the Family Map, and several Focused Genograms, the MFG provides a clear picture of dynamic family history that aids in individual and family assessment. Focused Genograms provides a thorough account of the use of MFGs in family therapy and practice. The authors present a clinically useful method for collecting the information in key areas of individual and family functioning needed to create Focused Genograms. In addition, the authors carefully explain the diagnostic use and therapeutic applications of this tool. The book is supplemented by extensive examples of Focused Genograms, Family Maps, and Time Lines used in MFG construction. Suggested readings listed at the close of each chapter provide links between techniques fully described in the book and other therapeutic techniques beyond the scope of this work. A thorough presentation of innovative methods for using Focused Genograms makes this an important text for students of marriage and family therapy, as well as an indispensible resource for professionals.
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    ISBN: 9780415831741
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (322 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: Reprinting the second edition (which included a new introduction explaining developments which had emerged since first publication) this book discusses explorations in the fundamental theory of a monetary economy, a theoretical critique of the ‘Phillips Curve’ approach to the theory of inflation and the theory of the term structure of interest rates in terms of the theory of forward markets pioneered by David Meiselman.
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    ISBN: 9780415269094
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (120 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: This book gives an early demonstration of applications of game theory to international economics - applications that were to transform this area during the 1990s.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Psychology Press | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780863773532
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (140 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: This book provides a state-of-the-art review and critical evaluation of research into 'flashbulb' memories. The opening chapters explore the 'encoding' view of flashbulb memory formation and critically appraise a number of lines of research that have opposed this view. It is concluded that this research does not provide convincing evidence for the rejection of the encoding view. Subsequent chapters review and appraise more recent work which has generally found in favour of the flashbulb concept. But this research too, does not provide unequivocal support for the encoding view of flashbulb memory formation. Evidence from clinical studies of flashbulb memories, particularly in post-traumatic stress disorder and related emotional disturbances, is then considered. The clinical studies provide the most striking evidence of flashbulb memories and strongly suggest that these arise in response to intense affective experiences. Neurobiological models of memory formation are briefly reviewed and one view suggesting that there may be multiple routes to memory formation is explored in detail. From this research it seems possible that there could be a specific route for the formation of detailed and durable memories associated with emotional experiences. In the final chapter a cognitive account of flashbulb memories is outlined. This account is centred on recent plan-based theories of emotion and proposes that flashbulb memories arise in responses to disruptions of personal and cultural plans. This chapter also considers the wider functions of flashbulb memories and their potential role in the formation of generational identity.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Focal Press | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (500 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: Take your After Effects projects to the next level by mastering its third-party plug-ins. Whether it's keying and compositing, adding particles of swirling smoke to a composition, or importing XML files from Final Cut Pro, third-party plug-ins can greatly enhance your After Effects capabilities. From sexy effects and graphics enhancements to workflow automation and file conversion, it's all covered in this lavishly illustrated, full-color book. Coverage of hundreds of essential third-party plug-ins is provided, showing you when, why, and how to use each plug-in. Plug-ins for color, style, effects, distortions, warps, transitions, lens flares, text and graphical elements, and more are all covered in depth.
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    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (272 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: Design academics and practitioners are facing a multiplicity of challenges in a dynamic, complex, world moving faster than the current design paradigm which is largely tied to the values and imperatives of commercial enterprise. Current education and practice need to evolve to ensure that the discipline of design meets sustainability drivers and equips students, teachers and professionals for the near-future. New approaches, methods and tools are urgently required as sustainability expands the context for design and what it means to be a 'designer'. Design activists, who comprise a diverse range of designers, teachers and other actors, are setting new ambitions for design. They seek to fundamentally challenge how, where and when design can catalyse positive impacts to address sustainability. They are also challenging who can utilise the power of the design process. To date, examination of contemporary and emergent design activism is poorly represented in the literature. This book will provide a rigorous exploration of design activism that will re-vitalise the design debate and provide a solid platform for students, teachers, design professionals and other disciplines interested in transformative (design) activism. Design Activism provides a comprehensive study of contemporary and emergent design activism. This activism has a dual aim - to make positive impacts towards more sustainable ways of living and working; and to challenge and reinvigorate design praxis,. It will collate, synthesise and analyse design activist approaches, processes, methods, tools and inspirational examples/outcomes from disparate sources and, in doing so, will create a specific canon of work to illuminate contemporary design discourse. Design Activism reveals the power of design for positive social and environmental change, design with a central activist role in the sustainability challenge. Inspired by past design activists and set against the context of global-local tensions, expressions of design activism are mapped. The nature of contemporary design activism is explored, from individual/collective action to the infrastructure that supports it generating powerful participatory design approaches, a diverse toolbox and inspirational outcomes. This is design as a political and social act, design to enable adaptive societal capacity for co-futuring.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Routledge | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (110 pages)
    Edition: 2nd edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: This guide focuses on the problems associated with presenting material to learners. Designed to help teachers make the right decision about the presentation of course materials, it includes strategies for both groups and individuals, and advice on introducing change and coping with the unexpected.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed October 11, 2013)
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : PH Professional Business | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780133573329
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 48 min.)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic videos ; local
    Abstract: The buying funnel is more than just a handy metaphor. In the hands of those who know how to leverage it, the buying funnel becomes a powerful conversion tool with three distinct elements: intent, method, and potential. PPC expert Brad Geddes shows you how to understand and leverage these key elements. You'll learn how to determine your funnel, classify keywords into the funnel, write ads based on user placement, and choose landing pages based on the stages of the funnel. Master these aspects of the buying funnel and your PPC campaigns will reach more users and convert them even faster! Brad Geddes is the author of the well-respected book "Advanced Google Adwords", and founder of CertifiedKnowledge.org, an online source where the Paid Search community comes together for training, tools, and advice. Brad frequently writes columns for Search Engine Land, co-moderates the AdWords forum on Webmaster World, and has spoken at many conferences. Market Motive is the leading curriculum development company focused exclusively on the Internet marketing and sales industries. From individuals to Google to Rutgers University, we are the preferred supplier of industry content to a rapidly growing number of professional marketers, educational institutions, and businesses of all sizes including "Fortune Global 500" corporations.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title screen (viewed December 22, 2013)
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : PH Professional Business | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (14 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: This new case study examines how leading engineering firm Chennai Engineering Ltd. is seeking to drive value by transitioning to cloud-based IT services internally and across its supplier network. It reviews key characteristics of cloud computing infrastructure, discusses challenges in measuring cloud ROI, and assesses unique challenges presented by Chennai's supply chain applications and processes. Focusing on realistic issues throughout, this case study offers exceptional value to both students and practitioners. Author: N. Chandrasekaran, Take Solutions Ltd. & Loyola Institute for Business Administration.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed September 11, 2013)
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : McGraw-Hill | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780071839235
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (23497 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Audiobooks ; local ; Audiobooks
    Abstract: Wall Street Journal Bestseller Make Your Mark in the World with the Five Success Principles of the World-Changing Social Media Site If Facebook were a country, it would be the third largest in the world. Facebook accounts for one of every seven minutes spent online. More than one billion pieces of content are shared on Facebook . There’s no doubt about it. Mark Zuckerberg’s creation has changed the world. Literally. Facebook has singlehandedly revolutionized the way more than one-seventh of the world’s population communicates, engages, and consumes information. If you run a business or plan to start one, you’re probably asking yourself the same question organizational leaders worldwide are asking: What did Mark Zuckerberg do right? At long last, the answer is here. Think Like Zuck examines the five principles behind Facebook’s meteoric rise, presented in actionable lessons anyone can apply—in any organization, in any industry. Written by social business trailblazer Ekaterina Walter, this groundbreaking book reveals the five “P”s of Facebook’s success: PASSION —Keep your energy and commitment fully charged at all times by pursuing something you believe in PURPOSE —Don’t just create a great product; drive a meaningful movement PEOPLE —Build powerful teams that can execute your vision PRODUCT —Create a product that is innovative, that breaks all the rules, that changes everything PARTNERSHIPS —Build powerful partnerships with people who fuel imagination and energize execution Packed with examples of Facebook’s success principles in action—as well as those of Zappos, TOMS, Threadless, Dyson, and other companies— Think Like Zuck gives you the inspiration, knowledge, and insight to make your own mark in the world, to build a business that makes a difference, and to lead your organization to long-term profitability and growth. “ Think Like Zuck is a fascinating look at how entrepreneurial vision drives success. If you want more out of work than just a job, if you have the burning desire to build something of lasting value, then this is your guide.” —DAVID MEERMAN SCOTT, bestselling author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR “Whether you’re a seasoned business executive or the next Mark Zuckerberg in your dorm room right now, this book is a must-read! Two likeable thumbs up!” —DAVE KERPEN, New York Times bestselling author of Likeable Social Media and Likeable Business “True success lies at the place where passion and purpose collide—this book will h...
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed September 30, 2013)
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Focal Press | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (480 pages)
    Edition: 4th edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: The acoustics of a recording space can have a real impact on the sounds you create and capture. The book gives an essential grounding and understanding to how real music sounds behave and are perceived in real spaces. With a clear and simple style Howard and Angus walk you through the theory- the science of sound engineering and music production, and the practical ? how to apply it to music spaces so create professional sound, using real world examples and providing audio clips and recorded sounds to work with. Updated throughout the new edition uncovers the acoustic application for today's recording industry. The website is packed with audio clips, questions and answers, a calculation facility as well as links and resources.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed March 20, 2013)
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : PH Professional Business | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (8 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: As more companies move from regional to global scale, 3PL logistics providers have needed to dramatically improve their global capabilities. This new supply chain management case study examines how a leading North American 3PL and a Taiwan-based 3PL operating throughout Asia have partnered to serve the global logistics and shipping needs of North American customers far more effectively. Focusing on realistic issues and challenges throughout, this case study offers exceptional value to both students and practitioners. Author: Shong-Iee Ivan Su, Soochow University.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed September 11, 2013)
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : PH Professional Business | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (10 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: This case study illuminates the rapidly evolving e-commerce market in China. It shows how Alibaba Group launched its new Taobao Mall B2C platform to raise standards for product quality and online customer shopping experience; how TMall launched as a virtual shopping mall offering internationally known brands and major retailers; how it responded to the widespread sale of counterfeit and substandard products; how its fee increases ignited massive online vendor protests; and how it has since rebranded the site to move beyond these events. Focusing on realistic e-commerce supply chain issues and challenges, this case study offers exceptional value to both students and practitioners. Authors: Jianli Hu, Woodbury University; Olivia Congbo Mao, Alibaba Group.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed September 11, 2013)
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : McGraw-Hill | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780071835381
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (26036 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Audiobooks ; local ; Audiobooks
    Abstract: Transform . . . or Be Left Behind Create unprecedented business value with social technologies Chief Strategy Officer at Jive Software, Christopher Morace was one of the first people to arrive at the intersection of social technology and business strategy. He has overseen more than 800 deployments of social technology in major corporations. A true pioneer of what is arguably the most important development in business today, Morace knows better than anyone how social technology is changing the way businesses operate and how successful companies are leveraging it to their advantage. Now, in this groundbreaking guide, Morace reveals all his secrets. He walks you through best practices for developing a winning business strategy that places heavy focus on collaboration, open communication, and wide networks of connections--absolute necessities for success in business today. Morace outlines the strategic steps every leader must take in order to compete in today's constantly shifting business landscape: Learn about the newest social and related technologies (such as mobile, the cloud, and big data) and the capabilities they offer. Enact the behavioral changes within your company that will enable these capabilities to be incorporated into day-to-day operations. Determine your starting point, choose a platform, launch a social business solution, and measure your progress. Transform is packed with firsthand accounts of companies that have taken these very steps to drive positive change, increase profits, and experience measurable growth. Morace gives you an inside look at how Chubb Insurance, McAfee, EMC, T-Mobile, Bupa, SolarWinds, UBS, Alcatel-Lucent, Genentech, and others have applied his methods. He also offers valuable commentary from industry professionals such as Marc Andreessen and academics from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business. Technology is advancing at an exponential pace, and it's changing the way the world does business. You can keep doing things the way you've done them. Or you can Transform . The right choice is obvious--and simpler to implement than you might think. PRAISE FOR TRANSFORM "The tools and frameworks that Chris Morace describes in Transform are vital for companies looking to win in today’s competitive market." -- Aaron Levie, Cofounder and CEO, Box "This is a must-read book for any customer seeking to improve how work gets done, the customer experience, and the innovation cycle."...
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics | Boston, MA : Safari
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (304 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local
    Abstract: Fascinatingly Fun, Family-Friendly Steampunk Projects "Here’s a Steampunk tale with an invitation to build Steampunk props. An interactive notion; an imaginative adventure; and a way to further stimulate your own imagination." -- From the Foreword by David Silverman, director and producer of The Simpsons Movie and codirector of Monsters, Inc. Steampunk stalwart Thomas Willeford cordially invites you on an adventure--one in which you get to build ingenious devices of your own! Lavishly illustrated by award-winning cartoonist Phil Foglio, The Steampunk Adventurer's Guide: Contraptions, Creations, and Curiosities Anyone Can Make presents 10 intriguing projects ideal for makers of all ages and skill levels, woven into an epic tale of mystery and pursuit. Follow the exploits of Isaac and Amelia, a brother and sister who must devise a series of beguiling gizmos to rescue their uncle from a skyship that's been commandeered by a nefarious villain and his rogue automatons. Each chapter contains an installment of this captivating story along with the step-by-step instructions and list of tools and materials you'll need to create the featured gadgets. Discover how to forge these imaginative contraptions: Decoder armguard Signaling periscope Goggles Grappling hook launcher Airship harness Glider wings Rivet gun Power armor Magnetic amplification gauntlet Rocket pack
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed October 25, 2013)
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Tantor Media, Inc. | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781452694061
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (26192 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Audiobooks
    Abstract: Work With Me is the timely collaboration of two of the world's foremost authorities on gender relations. Barbara Annis, world-renowned expert on gender issues in the workplace, and John Gray, author of the number one relationship book of all time, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, team up to resolve the most stressful and confusing challenges facing men and women at work. Annis and Gray reveal, for the first time, survey results of over 100,000 in-depth interviews of men and women executives in over 60 Fortune 500 companies. Listeners will discover the Eight Gender Blind Spots, the false assumptions and opinions men and women have of each other, and in many ways, believe of themselves. Through research, science, and stories, Annis and Gray expose the blind spots that cause our misunderstandings, miscommunications, mistrust, resentment, and frustrations at work. Listeners will discover the biology and social influences that compel men and women to think and act as they do, and direct how they communicate, solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflict, lead others, and deal with stress, enabling them to achieve greater success and satisfaction in their professional and personal lives. Work With Me is the definitive work-life relational guide, filled with "ah-ha!" moments and discoveries that will remove the blind spots and enable men and women to work and succeed together.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed May 27, 2013) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Tantor Media, Inc. | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781452692500
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (43679 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Audiobooks
    Abstract: What scientific concept would improve everybody's cognitive toolkit? This is the question John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org, posed to the world's most influential thinkers. Their visionary answers flow from the frontiers of psychology, philosophy, economics, physics, sociology, and more. Surprising and enlightening, these insights will revolutionize the way you think about yourself and the world. This Will Make You Smarter features Daniel Kahneman on the "focusing illusion"; Jonah Lehrer on controlling attention; Richard Dawkins on experimentation; Aubrey De Grey on conquering our fear of the unknown; Martin Seligman on the ingredients of well-being; Nicholas Carr on managing "cognitive load"; Steven Pinker on win-win negotiating; Daniel C. Dennett on benefiting from cycles; Jaron Lanier on resisting delusion; Frank Wilczek on the brain's hidden layers; Clay Shirky on the "80/20 rule"; Daniel Goleman on understanding our connection to the natural world; V. S. Ramachandran on paradigm shifts; Matt Ridley on tapping collective intelligence; John McWhorter on path dependence; Lisa Randall on effective theorizing; Brian Eno on "ecological vision"; Richard Thaler on rooting out false concepts; J. Craig Venter on the multiple possible origins of life; Helen Fisher on temperament; Sam Harris on the flow of thought; and Lawrence Krauss on living with uncertainty.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed April 8, 2013) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Focal Press | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780240809359
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (296 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books
    Abstract: So you want to make a documentary, but think you don't have a lot of time, money, or experience? It's time to get down and dirty! Down and dirty is a filmmaking mindset. It's the mentality that forces you to be creative with your resources. It's about doing more with less. Get started NOW with this book and DVD set, a one-stop shop written by a guerrilla filmmaker, for guerrilla filmmakers. You will learn how to make your project better, faster, and cheaper. The pages are crammed with 500 full-color pictures, tips from the pros, resources, checklists and charts, making it easy to find what you need fast. The DVD includes: * Video and audio tutorials, useful forms, and interviews with leading documentary filmmakers like Albert Maysles (Grey Gardens), Sam Pollard (4 Little Girls), and others * 50+ Crazy Phat Bonus pages with jump start charts, online resources, releases, storyboards, checklists, equipment guides, and shooting procedures Here's just a small sampling of what's inside the book: * Putting together a crew * Choosing a camera * New HDV and 24P cameras * Shooting in rough neighborhoods * Interview skills and techniques * 10 ways to lower your budget * Common production forms
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed July 24, 2013) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Tantor Media, Inc. | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781452696225
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (26262 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Audiobooks
    Abstract: We all want people to do stuff. Whether you want your customers to buy from you, vendors to give you a good deal, your employees to take more initiative, or your spouse to make dinner-a large amount of every day is about getting the people around you to do stuff. Instead of using your usual tactics that sometimes work and sometimes don't, what if you could harness the power of psychology and brain science to motivate people to do the stuff you want them to do-even getting people to want to do the stuff you want them to do? In this book you'll learn the seven drives that motivate people: The Desire for Mastery, The Need to Belong, The Power of Stories, Carrots and Sticks, Instincts, Habits, and Tricks of the Mind. For each of the seven drives behavioral psychologist Dr. Susan Weinschenk describes the research behind each drive, and then offers specific strategies to use. Here's just a few things you will learn: The more choices people have the more regret they feel about the choice they pick. If you want people to feel less regret then offer them fewer choices. If you are going to use a reward, give the reward continuously at first, and then switch to giving a reward only sometimes. If you want people to act independently, then make a reference to money, BUT if you want people to work with others or help others, then make sure you DON'T refer to money. If you want people to remember something, make sure it is at the beginning or end of your book, presentation, or meeting. Things in the middle are more easily forgotten. If you are using feedback to increase the desire for mastery, keep the feedback objective, and don't include praise.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed September 9, 2013) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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    ISBN: 9781469088709
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (25746 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
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    Abstract: When Co-Active Coaching was first released in 1998, this pioneering work set the stage for what has become a cultural and business phenomenon and helped launch the profession of coaching. Published in more than ten languages now, this book has been used as the definitive resource in dozens of corporate, professional development and university-based coaching programs as well as by thousands of individuals looking to elevate their communication, relationship and coaching skills. This fully revised third edition of Co-Active Coaching has been updated to reflect the expanded vision of the newly updated Co-Active Model and coaching course curriculum at The Coaches Training Institute, the training organization founded and run by the authors for 20 years. The third edition emphasizes evoking transformational change in the client and extends the use of the Co-Active Model into leadership management and its effectiveness throughout organizations. This edition also contains an on-line Coach's Toolkit (replacing the CD of the second edition), several new coaching demonstrations and more than 35 updated exercises, questionnaires, checklists and reproducible forms.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Ascent Audio | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9781469056548
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (26628 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Audiobooks
    Abstract: Guidance for dealing with this common and frustrating form of behavior. Many people often say “yes” to something when they'd rather say “no.” They offer cooperation through words but follow up with how they really feel-in actions that contradict their words. That's passive-aggression. At its heart, passive-aggression is about being untrue to oneself, which makes it impossible to have a clean relationship with others. Passive-aggression as a communication method doesn't make someone “bad.” It is simply a strategy learned in childhood as a coping mechanism, a hard-to-break habit. Changing passive-aggressive behavior requires knowledge, tools, and practice, as outlined here. This audiobook offers effective methods for transforming passive-aggression into healthy assertiveness to communicate in constructive ways through eight keys: Recognize Your Hidden Anger; Reconnect Your Emotions to Your Thoughts; Listen to Your Body; Set Healthy Boundaries; Communicate Assertively; Interact Using Mindfulness; Disable the Enabler; and Problem-Solve for Better Outcomes. Hands-on exercises are featured, enabling readers to better understand themselves.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed November 1, 2013) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : Routledge | Boston, MA : Safari
    ISBN: 9780815326502
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (700 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electronic books ; local ; Electronic books
    Abstract: This is the first edition in more than a century and the first modern English translation of the crowning masterwork of Machaut's literary career. Based on his extensive discussion with returning crusaders, the poet recounts King Peter I of Cyprus's successful attack and capture of the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 1365. This volume features a full discussion of Machaut's life and career, historical commentary, extensive annotation and a select bibliography.
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