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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Robust Optimization is a method to improve robustness using low-cost variations of a single, conceptual design. The benefits of Robust Optimization include faster product development cycles; faster launch cycles; fewer manufacturing problems; fewer field problems; lower-cost, higher performing products and processes; and lower warranty costs. All these benefits can be realized if engineering and product development leadership of automotive and manufacturing organizations leverage the power of using Robust Optimization as a competitive weapon. Written by world renowned authors, Robust Optimization: World s Best Practices for Developing Winning Vehicles, is a ground breaking book whichintroduces the technical management strategy of Robust Optimization. The authors discuss what the strategy entails, 8 steps for Robust Optimization and Robust Assessment, and how to lead it in a technical organization with an implementation strategy. Robust Optimization is defined and it is demonstrated how the techniques can be applied to manufacturing organizations, especially those with automotive industry applications, so that Robust Optimization creates the flexibility that minimizes product development cost, reduces product time-to-market, and increases overall productivity. Key features: Presents best practices from around the globe on Robust Optimization that can be applied in any manufacturing and automotive organization in the worldIncludes 19 successfully implemented best case studies from automotive original equipment manufacturers and suppliersProvides manufacturing industries with proven techniques to become more competitive in the global marketProvides clarity concerning the common misinterpretations on Robust Optimization Robust Optimization: World s Best Practices for Developing Winning Vehicles is a must-have book for engineers and managers who are working on design, product, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, process, quality area; all levels of management especially in product development area, research and development personnel and consultants. It also serves as an excellent reference for students and teachers in engineering. Features Summary Robust Optimization is a method to improve robustness using low-cost variations of a single, conceptual design. The benefits of Robust Optimization include faster product development cycles; faster launch cycles; fewer manufacturing problems; fewer field problems; lower-cost... Author Subir Chowdhury (Author), Shin Taguchi (Author) Publisher Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd) Release date 20161130 Pages 478 ISBN 1-119-21212-X ISBN 13 978-1-119-21212-6

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(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) In Social Media and Public Relations: Eight New Practices for the PR Professional, social marketing pioneer Deirdre Breakenridge teaches and demonstrates the eight new skills and mindsets PR/marketing pros need to build brands and engage customers in a social world. This concise, action-oriented book shows practitioners how to systematically expand their roles, improve their processes, and sharpen their strategies to engage with today's more sophisticated and socialized customers. Drawing on her extensive client experience, Breakenridge helps you respond to consumers who demand control over their own brand relationships...marry communications with technology more effectively, and become your organization's go-to resource on social technology decisions...reflect social media realities throughout your policies and governance...generate greater internal collaboration, eliminating silos once and for all...listen to consumers' conversations, and apply what you're learning...build communications crisis plans you can implement at a moment's notice...develop profound new insights into how consumers construct and perceive their brand relationships.,. practice "reputation management on steroids"...take the lead on identifying and applying metrics...and much more. For all PR, marketing, and communications executives and professionals; and for students intending to enter these fields. Format:Paperback Pages:176

Photographic principles and Practices by Harry Asher Publisher: 1968 Binding: Hardcover with Dust Cover Number of pages: 301 Condition: Good..Used                                                             I have more books in This Category   I have many books on sale, please check my listings. I am happy to combine and save postage for you.  

Author: John Cioffi and Ken Willig Publisher: Career Press (2013) ISBN-10: 1601632738 ISBN-13: 9781601632739 Condition: Very Good. Some creasing along the edges and corners of the covers.   Binding: Softcover Pages: 246 Dimensions: 15.2 x 1.4 x 22.8 cm +++ by John Cioffi and Ken Willig +++ The Winning Manager's Playbook gives business owners and managers what they so desperately need: a clear, focused, laser-sharp tactical manual of what they need to know right now to make their organization a success. The authors' presentation of their six commonsense practices creates a systematic framework useful to managers, entrepreneurs, and executives alike, providing them with: Clear, hard-hitting content that is easy to understand; Numerous real-company anecdotes that bring the concepts to life; The building blocks, neither faddish nor outdated, of a successful business; A means of creating a company culture of achievement and accountability; and detailed guidance on how to execute the key concepts, with a focus on goals.

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days "Learn the best methods for teaching students with disabilities in an inclusive classroom " In today's classrooms, teachers must meet the educational needs of students of all ability levels, including students with disabilities. This invaluable resource offers elementary and secondary teachers a deeper awareness of "what works" when teaching students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Grounded in extensive special education research, this book will enlighten teachers with a greater understanding of special education students and how to teach them successfully. For teaching students with the most common disabilities in classes with their nondisabled peers, general and special education teachers alike will get the most current information on issues such as: - Developing Individualized Education Programs - Teaching reading successfully - Managing behavior and motivating students - Organizing classrooms and lessons effectively - Using cognitive strategies successfully - Making appropriate accommodations and modifications - Assessing students, grading, and collecting data - Working with parents and families - Collaborating with other teachers and parents One of the greatest challenges teachers face today is how to ensure that all students succeed, regardless of their ability. Rooted in the best research and practice, this essential resource provides the tools needed to create an inclusive classroom and demonstrates how to teach classes successfully. Features Summary "Learn the best methods for teaching students with disabilities in an inclusive classroom!" In today's classrooms, teachers must meet the educational needs of students of all ability levels... Author John Beattie (Author), Luann Jordan (Author), Bob Algozzine (Author) Publisher Skyhorse Publishing Release date 20140828 Pages 288 ISBN 1-62914-667-6 ISBN 13 978-1-62914-667-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days This best-selling text addresses all aspects of classroom life, including the roles of children and adults, the physical and social environments, and teaching and learning within multiple domains for children age three to eight. It provides a comprehensive, cohesive approach to curriculum development, which results in greater continuity for children and practitioners in group settings in childcare, preschool, and the early elementary grades. Concentrating as much on the "how" of curriculum development as on the "what and why," the authors provide practical, research-based guidelines for translating theory into best practice that accommodates age-appropriateness, individual differences, and social and cultural diversity. Students learn how to conceptualize, plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum through detailed application opportunities in each chapter. Features Summary This best-selling text addresses all aspects of classroom life, including the roles of children and adults, the physical and social environments, and teaching and learning within multiple domains for children age three to eight... Author Marjorie J Kostelnik (Author), Anne K. Soderman (Author), Alice P. Whiren (Author) Publisher Pearson Education Limited Release date 20131101 Pages 456 ISBN 1-292-04165-X ISBN 13 978-1-292-04165-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Wake up to the Joy of You is the simple way to find grace and meaning in your life. Inspirational motivational speaker and blogger, Agapi Stassinopoulos offers 52 weeks of super-accessible meditations that allow you to overcome disappointment, rejection, fear,and self-doubt - and to find something more in your life. With an approachable style and uplifting spirit, Agapi shares stories and explanations that illuminate topics such as... * How to Ask for Help * How to Stop People-Pleasing * 5 Questions to Find My Calling * Finding My Authentic Voice * Am I Running on Empty? And many more... As she walks you through a guided meditation for each theme, Agapi helps you to overcome inner roadblocks and enables you to achieve a happier, calmer and more balanced life. Wake Up to the Joy of You is the perfect introduction to meditation and mindfulness, and a book to treasure at any point on your journey through life. Features Summary Wake up to the Joy of You is the simple way to find grace and meaning in your life. * How to Ask for Help* How to Stop People-Pleasing* 5 Questions to Find My Calling* Finding My Authentic Voice* Am I Running on Empty? Author Agapi Stassinopoulos Publisher Corgi Books Release date 20180502 Pages 320 ISBN 0-552-17402-5 ISBN 13 978-0-552-17402-2

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(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries 2nd Edition, takes an integrated look at HRM policies and practices in the tourism and hospitality industries. Utilising existing human resource management (HRM) theory and practice, it contextualises it to the tourism and hospitality industries by looking at the specific employment practices of these industries, such as how to manage tour reps or working in the airline industry. It initially sets the scene with a broad review of the evidence of HRM practice within the tourism and hospitality industries. Having identified the broader picture, the text then begin to focus much more explicitly on a variety of HR policies and practices such as: recruitment and selection, legislation and equal opportunities, staff health and welfare and remuneration strategies in the industry. This 2nd edition has been fully updated: * with new legal information, data, statistics and examples * new chapter looking at HRM policies and practice in Events * new international examples of best practice for prescriptive teaching and discussion, and international case studies to exercise problem solving techniques and contextualise learning * enhanced companion website for students and lecturers including: power point slides, student test bank, additional case studies and links to additional resources Written in a user friendly style, each chapter includes chapter outlines and objectives, HRM in practice - boxed examples, reflective review questions, web links, discussion questions and further reading to aid understanding and test knowledge. Format:Paperback Pages:368

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Highly readable and rich with engaging case studies and learning tools, Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 14th Edition delivers the complete nursing foundation students need in a format designed for the way they like to learn. Approachable text is accompanied by callouts, questions, and vignettes to help students explore essential patient care practices in real-world terms and gain a more practical understanding of how they'll apply what they've learned in practice. Trusted by instructors, students, and practicing nurses for more than 50 years, the 14th edition of this landmark resource has been comprehensively updated to reflect the latest research and practices and keep pace with the transition from critical care to home care, ethics, and genetics. Complete integration with Lippincott CoursePoint allows you to easily map out your entire course, provide personalized student remediation, and simulate real-world nursing scenarios based directly on vignettes in the text, giving your students unparalleled preparation for success in the medical-surgical nursing workforce. Key Features in the 14th Edition: * NEW! New chapter on assessment and management of patients with obesity including expanded content on gastric and duodenal disorders.* NEW! Interdisciplinary feature in every chapter. Nursing students should be educated in an environment that provides such interdisciplinary educational experiences based on mutual understanding and respect and designed to enhance the practice of each discipline.* EXPANDED! Immunodeficiency chapter includes updated HIV infection and AIDS content.* UPDATED! The following units have been revised Immunologic Function, Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function, and Metabolic and Endocrine Function.*Concept Mastery Alerts clarify difficult concepts, informed by data from Misconception Alert questions in PrepU for Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12e.*Quality and Safety Nursing Alerts build upon previous edition's Nursing Alerts to highlight issues related to quality and safety nursing care.* UPDATED! The unit openers include new Case Studies with QSEN Competency Focus to highlight a competency and related knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Additional information for these case studies related to NANDA-I, NIC, NOC and the nursing process is available online.*Prioritization Questions have been added to the Critical Thinking Exercises.*Genetics Charts and Ethical Dilemma Charts have been revised to reflect the latest advances in the field.* Critical care information has been updated to further the authors' goal to have the most up-to-date and clinically relevant content on critical care throughout the book.* The Table of Contents has been reorganized for a more logical sequence and flow.*Nursing Process sections, Plans of Nursing Care, and Critical Care sections* More than 2,900 NCLEX-style review questions*Assessment Charts, Risk Factor Charts, Guidelines Charts, Genetics in Nursing Practice Charts, Patient Education Charts, Health Promotion Charts, Ethics and Related Issues Charts, and Pharmacology Charts and tables.*Gerontologic Considerations sections, Physiology/Pathophysiology figures, and updated Home Care Checklists *Nursing Research Profiles and EBP questions help students learn the importance of evidence-based practice.* Concepts in Action Animations bring anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology concepts to life. Features Summary Trusted by instructors, preferred by students, Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 14th Edition makes fundamental coverage of medical-surgical nursing practices more approachable than ever... Author Janice L. Hinkle Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Release date 20171001 Pages 2352 ISBN 1-4963-5515-6 ISBN 13 978-1-4963-5515-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Does living in a globally networked society mean that we are moving toward a single, homogenous world culture? Or, are we headed for clashes between center and periphery, imperial and subaltern, Western and non-Western, First and Third World? The interdisciplinary essays in Beyond Globalization present us with another possibility-that new media will lead to new kinds of "worldmaking." This provocative volume brings together the best new work of scholars within such diverse fields as history, sociology, anthropology, film, media studies, and art. Whether examining the inauguration of a virtual community on the website Second Life or investigating the appropriation of biotechnology for transgenic art, this collection highlights how mediated practices have become integral to global culture; how social practices have emerged out of computer-related industries; how contemporary apocalyptic narratives reflect the anxieties of a U.S. culture facing global challenges; and how design, play, and technology help us understand the histories and ideals behind the digital architectures that mediate our everyday actions. Features Summary Does living in a globally networked society mean that we are moving toward a single, homogenous world culture? Or, are we headed for clashes between center and periphery... Author A Aneesh (Editor), Lane Hall (Editor), Patrice Petro (Editor) Publisher Rutgers University Press Release date 20111106 Pages 240 ISBN 0-8135-5153-6 ISBN 13 978-0-8135-5153-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours COMMUNITY COUNSELING: A MULTICULTURAL-SOCIAL JUSTICE PERSPECTIVE, International Edition clearly describes and illustrates the practice of community counseling by discussing the most current issues and practices for community work in the 21st century. The Fourth Edition gives special emphasis to the practices of diversity, ethics, and the role of the counselor as a change agent and advocate. Focusing on how to promote change and growth, the text delivers effective guidelines for planning and implementing productive community counseling programs. It also provides readers with a basic understanding of the role of the community counselor, the services offered by community agencies, and the settings in which they are offered. Features Summary Describes and illustrates the practice of community counseling by discussing the most current issues and practices for community work in the 21st century... Author Judy Daniels (Author), Judith Lewis (Author) Publisher Broadman & Holman Publishers Release date 20100916 Pages 360 ISBN 0-8400-3284-6 ISBN 13 978-0-8400-3284-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The Bible is central to our faith as Catholics. It is literally the word of God, and, along with Sacred Tradition, is one of the two pillars upon which all our beliefs and practices rest. The Bible Compass provides readers with the tools to study the Word of God with confidence and purpose. This book demonstrates how to read the Bible within the living Tradition of the Catholic Church, and it addresses all the common questions about the Bible. Features Summary The Bible is central to our faith as Catholics. It is literally the word of God, and, along with Sacred Tradition, is one of the two pillars upon which all our beliefs and practices rest... Author Edward Sri Publisher Ascension Press Release date 20090901 Pages 149 ISBN 1-934217-78-6 ISBN 13 978-1-934217-78-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Mindfulness: A Kindly Approach to Being with Cancer offers people with cancer a means to bring mindfulness and kindliness into their lives, to help them cope with the challenge of a life-threatening illness. * Adapts Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), an approach with a strong evidence base for people with recurrent depression, for the needs and challenges of people with cancer * Presents the standard 8-week course of MBCT for cancer in a flexible format that is designed to suit each reader s own particular timescale, context and situation * Based on more than 15 years of program development and clinical application by the author, and the work and experience of mindfulness teachers in other cancer centres around the world * Provides specific practices and approaches tailored to support the different phases of a cancer experience from diagnosis and treatment to living with uncertainty and managing life with cancer * Features five extended stories from people personally affected by cancer who have used mindfulness-based practices to support them in their own experience of illness, life and treatment Features Summary Mindfulness: A Kindly Approach to Being with Cancer offers people with cancer a means to bring mindfulness and kindliness into their lives, to help them cope with the challenge of a life-threatening illness. Author Trish Bartley Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20161111 Pages 282 ISBN 1-118-92628-5 ISBN 13 978-1-118-92628-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Essentials of Applied Econometrics prepares students for a world in which more data surround us every day and in which econometric tools are put to diverse uses. Written for students in economics and for professionals interested in continuing an education in econometrics, this succinct text not only teaches best practices and state-of-the-art techniques, but uses vivid examples and data obtained from a variety of real world sources. The book's emphasis on application uniquely prepares the reader for today's econometric work, which can include analyzing causal relationships or correlations in big data to obtain useful insights. Features Summary Prepares students for a world in which more data surround us every day and in which econometric tools are put to diverse uses. This text not only teaches best practices and advanced techniques... Author Aaron D Smith (Author), J. Edward Taylor (Author) Publisher University of California Press Release date 20161213 Pages 240 ISBN 0-520-28833-5 ISBN 13 978-0-520-28833-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Master the critical leadership skills and solid understanding of today's theory needed to become an effective business leader in today's turbulent times with Daft's THE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, 6E. Acclaimed author Richard Daft helps you explore the latest thinking in leadership theory and contemporary practices at work within organizations throughout the world. You will examine emerging topics, including enhancement of emotional intelligence, leadership vision and courage, leadership of virtual teams, and open innovation, and will connect those topics to recent world events such as ethical scandals and political turmoil. Packed with memorable examples and unique insights into actual leadership decisions, this full-color text includes crisp, clear visuals to reinforce the book's engaging presentation. This edition's proven applications, specifically designed for today's leadership theory and applications course, and a solid foundation grounded in established scholarly research make the topic of leadership come alive. In addition, THE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE is available with CengageNOW for the first time. CengageNOW provides an integrated text and online learning solution that enhances understanding of course content and offers opportunities to extend learning. Features Summary Helps you explore the thinking in leadership theory and contemporary practices at work within organizations throughout the world. Packed with memorable examples and insights into actual leadership decisions... Author Richard L. Daft Publisher Delmar Cengage Learning Release date 20140131 Pages 507 ISBN 1-4354-6285-8 ISBN 13 978-1-4354-6285-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Jenna Miscavige Hill was born into the Church of Scientology. The niece of its current director, David Miscavige, she grew up at the center of this highly controversial organization, strictly adhering to its beliefs and practices. But at twenty-two, Jenna made a daring break. Now, for the first time, this insider with unprecedented first-hand knowledge pierces the veil of secrecy that has shrouded this religion that has been the subject of fierce debate and speculation worldwide, speaking out about her life, the organization, and her harrowing escape. In this fast-paced memoir that reads like suspense, Jenna reveals the strange and disturbing details of her childhood, including her disconnection from her parents, and unmasks the inner workings of Scientology's celebrity culture, drawing on her own experiences and those of her husband, a former employee of the famous Scientology Celebrity Centre. From its creation by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard in 1952 to its roster of celebrity acolytes, disturbing questions have swirled around the religion and the organization behind it. Jenna sheds light on some of the most troubling issues surrounding the organization: its infamous disconnection policy and the dissolution of families, alleged forced and child labor practices and reports of exploitative fundraising. With her unparalleled insight into the inner world of Scientology's highest order, Hill addresses all this and shares true stories that are beyond the wildest imagination. Features Summary The author was born into the Church of Scientology. The niece of its current director, David Miscavige, she grew up at the center of this highly controversial organization... Author Jenna Miscavige Hill (Author), Lisa Pulitzer (Author) Publisher William Morrow Paperbacks Release date 20130911 Pages 404 ISBN 0-06-224848-0 ISBN 13 978-0-06-224848-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Behind each great piece of software is a talented, concientious team of hardworking individuals dedicated to producing the highest quality product using internationally accepted best practices and industry standards. And then there are these guys. Meet Desmond: star programmer and ukulele player. Owen: a project manager who should maybe try thinking inside the box. Marketroid: robot marketer extraordinaire. If you've ever worked in software, or know someone who has, you'll enjoy "Not Invented Here." Features Summary Behind each great piece of software is a talented, concientious team of hardworking individuals dedicated to producing the highest quality product using internationally accepted best practices and industry standards... Author Bill Barnes (Author), Paul Southworth (Illustrator) Publisher Overdue Media Release date 20110703 Pages 167 ISBN 0-9740353-8-6 ISBN 13 978-0-9740353-8-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours The leading introductory book on data mining, fully updated and revised When Berry and Linoff wrote the first edition of "Data Mining Techniques" in the late 1990s, data mining was just starting to move out of the lab and into the office and has since grown to become an indispensable tool of modern business. This new edition--more than 50% new and revised-- is a significant update from the previous one, and shows you how to harness the newest data mining methods and techniques to solve common business problems. The duo of unparalleled authors share invaluable advice for improving response rates to direct marketing campaigns, identifying new customer segments, and estimating credit risk. In addition, they cover more advanced topics such as preparing data for analysis and creating the necessary infrastructure for data mining at your company. Features significant updates since the previous edition and updates you on best practices for using data mining methods and techniques for solving common business problemsCovers a new data mining technique in every chapter along with clear, concise explanations on how to apply each technique immediatelyTouches on core data mining techniques, including decision trees, neural networks, collaborative filtering, association rules, link analysis, survival analysis, and moreProvides best practices for performing data mining using simple tools such as Excel "Data Mining Techniques, Third Edition" covers a new data mining technique with each successive chapter and then demonstrates how you can apply that technique for improved marketing, sales, and customer support to get immediate results. Features Summary The leading introductory book on data mining, fully updated and revised! When Berry and Linoff wrote the first edition of Data Mining Techniques in the late 1990s... Author Gordon S. Linoff (Author), Michael J. A Berry (Author) Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20110401 Pages 847 ISBN 0-470-65093-1 ISBN 13 978-0-470-65093-6