As it turns out Bennis underestimated the impact that bad leadership
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to the global financial crisis that we now face. Although numerous pundits
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The purpose of this volume is twofold. First, it offers an in-depth analysis of
current approaches and issues in the study of the auditory system. By concentrating
on one structure, the inferior colliculus, a focused and coherent treatment
of many aspects of auditory neural processing is possible. The position of the
inferior...
Computer Graphics professionals can now find in one volume a collection of 32 "gems" chosen by the editors of the journal of graphics tools, one of the leading publications in the field. These selected papers provide practical ideas and techniques that solve real problems in the areas of - Math & Programming Techniques...
All the latest tools needed to plan and perform the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules
Focusing on organic, organometallic, and bio-oriented processes, this book explores the impact and use of the latest synthetic tools for the synthesis of complex biologically active compounds. Readers will discover step by step how...
Pheromones and other kinds of chemical communication underlie the behavior of all animals. Building on the strengths of the first edition, widely recognized as the leading text in the subject, this is a comprehensive overview of how pheromones work. Extensively revised and expanded to cover advances made over the last ten years, the book...
This volume - like the N.A.T.O. Advanced Research Workshop on which it is based - addresses the fundamental science that contributes to our understanding of the potential risks from ecological terrorism, i.e. dirty bombs, atomic explosions, intentional release of radionuclides into water or air. Both effects on human health (D.N.A. and...
Poised to become the leading reference in the field, the Handbook of Finite Fields is exclusively devoted to the theory and applications of finite fields. More than 80 international contributors compile state-of-the-art research in this definitive handbook. Edited by two renowned researchers, the book uses a uniform style and...
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This compelling book focuses on how to succeed personally and professionally by doing less. The author offers ideas and strategies for minimizing our activities and concerns to lead a "less is more" life.
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This book had its genesis in June 1996 when the Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center (Wharton Risk Center) co-hosted a conference on “Information Technology and Its Impact on Catastrophic Risks”. It was one of the events that year celebrating the Anniversary of the first computer (ENIAC) at the...
This book gives a comprehensive overview of the technologies for the advances of mobile radio access networks. The topics covered include linear transmitters, superconducting filters and cryogenic radio frequency (RF) front head, radio over fiber, software radio base stations, mobile terminal positioning, high speed downlink...
A complete guide to successful learning using Moodle - Straight-forward coverage of installing and using the Moodle system - Working with Moodle features in all learning environments - A unique course-based approach focuses your attention on designing well structured, interactive, and successful courses
