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DK Life Stories: Florence Nightingale

DK Children, 2019

In this kids' biography, discover the fascinating story of Florence Nightingale, who cared for British soldiers during wartime as the "Lady of the Lamp" and changed the field of nursing.

Florence Nightingale was a pioneer of nursing at a time when women were discouraged from working outside the home,...

When the Market Moves, Will You Be Ready?

McGraw-Hill, 2003

The First Hands-On Guidebook for Macrowave Investing--Today's Most Potent, Strategically Advanced Event-Trading Technique

"Macro" events play a large part in determining movement in markets, sectors, and individual stocks. Often these events are preceded by signals that a price-impacting event is about to...

A Manager's Guide to Employment Law: How to Protect Your Company and Yourself

Jossey-Bass, 2003

A Manager's Guide to Employment Law:

Explains the fundamental concept of employmentlaw— employment-at-will — and how it has changed over recent years

Coaches managers on the specifics of evaluating the opportunities and risks associated with workforce decisions

Covers...

Geographic Information Systems in Business

Idea Group Publishing, 2004

This book contains state-of-the-art research studies on the concepts, theory, processes, and real world applications of geographical information systems (GIS) in business. Its chapters are authored by many of the leading experts in applying GIS and geospatial science to business. The book utilizes a wide variety of approaches and methodologies...

The Nuclear Imperative: A Critical Look at the Approaching Energy Crisis (Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality)

Springer, 2006

Part of this book was originally written in 1976 when some thirty copies were printed and distributed to interested parties. A wider distribution was planned but never carried out. In re-reading the first edition written 29 years ago, I am struck by the fact that arguments for a nuclear-powered future and a need to develop portable synfuels and new...

Mathematics of Economics and Business

Routledge, 2006

Today, a firm understanding of mathematics is essential for any serious student of economics. Students of economics need nowadays several important mathematical tools. These include calculus for functions of one or several variables as well as a basic understanding of optimization with and without constraints, e.g. linear programming plays an...

The High-Velocity Edge: How Market Leaders Leverage Operational Excellence to Beat the Competition

McGraw-Hill, 2010

Generate Better, Faster Results— Using Less Capital and Fewer Resources!

“[The High-Velocity Edge] contains ideas that form the basis for structured continuous learning and improvement in every aspect of our lives. While this book is tailored to business leaders, it should be read by high school seniors,...

An Introduction to Distributed Algorithms

MIT Press, 1996

"Barbosa makes the otherwise difficult subject of distributed algorithms very enjoyable and attractive to both students and researchers. The leading intuitive discussion of each algorithm is so very well organized and clearly written that a reader can, without the slightest effort, have a clear picture of it. An ideal textbook for an...

Financial Modeling with Crystal Ball and Excel (Wiley Finance)

John Wiley & Sons, 2007

"Professor Charnes's book drives clarity into applied Monte Carlo analysis using examples and tools relevant to real-world finance. The book will prove useful for analysts of all levels and as a supplement to academic courses in multiple disciplines."
-Mark Odermann, Senior Financial Analyst, Microsoft

"Think...

Managing IT/Community Partnerships in the 21st Century

IGI Global, 2002

Universities are increasingly being asked to play a greater role in their communities. With the growth of the technology industry and the increasing importance of the Internet in education and everyday life, academic IT departments are beginning to form partnerships with both non-profit and for-profit organizations in the local community....

Don't Get Bitten: The Dangers of Things That Bite or Sting

Mountaineers Books, 2003

Loaded with information on how to avoid...venom and...as well as practical tips, for staying safe from those bites. -- Billings Gazette

The little book loaded with information on how to avoid or deal with bites and stings in the great outdoors.

Includes:
Practical tips on staying safe from dangerous bites...

Cutting Rhythms: Shaping the Film Edit

Focal Press, 2009

Cutting Rhythms is about rhythm in film editing. It begins with the question, 'What can be said about the shaping of a film's rhythm in editing beyond 'it's intuitive'?' This question leads to an in-depth study of editors' rhythmic creativity and intuition, the processes and tools editors work through to shape rhythms, and the functions of...

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