Essays on Sport History and Sport Mythology

Essays on Sport History and Sport Mythology
By:"Allen Guttmann"
Published on 1990 by Texas A&M University Press

Sport has always been a legitimate focus for human energy, and in the last fifteen years it has emerged as a legitimate focus for scholarly energy as well. In this interdisciplinary overview of the study of sport, sociology, intellectual history, psychology, anthropology, and literature are brought to bear in seeking new understanding of the role and significance of sport in society. Some of the conclusions will be controversial or even disturbing, and the breadth of the volume clearly demonstrates that sport history is not merely a hobby. As Jack W. Berryman notes in the introduction to the volume: “Each essay, in some distinctive manner, confronts the problem of general preconceptions and misconceptions in the study of sport history. The authors ask fundamental questions: what is sport, what is its significance over time, and how can sport be studied effectively?” Donald G. Kyle opens the questions with an examination of the myth of the decline of ancient Greek sport. Stephen Hardy proposes a new model for the interpretation of both early and modern sport. Steven A. Riess questions the historicity of the myth of social mobility through sport in America. Richard D. Mandell explains the history of theoretically profound and earnest modern criticism of sport. Allen Guttmann demythologizes the relationship between erotic impulses and sport. This serious and timely study of sport aids in the reevaluation of many popular beliefs and traditional scholarly interpretations concerning sport in various ages and cultures. It offers much of value to all those interested in contemplating the nature and history of the phenomenon of sport.

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Money and economic development

Money and economic development
By:"Milton Friedman"
Published on 1973 by Praeger Publishers

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Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Health Care Programmes

Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Health Care Programmes
By:"M. F. Drummond"
Published on 2005 by Oxford University Press, USA

The highly successful textbook Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Health Care is now available in its third edition. Over the years it has become the standard textbook in the field world-wide. It mirrors the huge expansion of the field of economic evaluation in health care. This new edition builds on the strengths of previous editions being clearly written in a style accessible to a wide readership. Key methodological principles are outlined using a critical appraisal checklist that can be applied to any published study. The methodological features of the basic forms of analysis are then explained in more detail with special emphasis of the latest views on productivity costs, the characterization of uncertainty and the concept of net benefit. The book has been greatly revised and expanded especially concerning analyzing patient-level data and decision-analytic modeling. There is discussion of new methodological approaches, including cost effectiveness acceptability curves, net benefit regression, probalistic sensitivity analysis and value of information analysis. There is an expanded chapter on the use of economic evaluation, including discussion of the use of cost-effectiveness thresholds, equity considerations and the transferability of economic data. This new edition is required for anyone commissioning, undertaking or using economic evaluations in health care, and will be popular with health service professionals, health economists, pharmacists and health care decision makers. It is especially relevant for those taking pharmacoeconomics courses.

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Big Book of History

Big Book of History
By:"Laura Welch"
Published on 2011-09-01 by New Leaf Publishing Group

BIG BOOK OF HISTORY Learning Just Became BIG FUN! Families, schools, and churches can unfold 15 feet of the most interesting history of the world. This easy to follow, color-coded, multi-stream timeline teaches six thousand years of world history to children ages seven through thirteen. These exciting facts and so much more wait inside: who were the first emperors of China and Rome what discovery unlocked the secrets of a forgotten language how modern robotics had its roots in the tea dolls of Japan where Christians faced death for the entertainment of thousands why the languages of Greek and Hebrew were used to write the Bible and how the Age of Discovery meant wealth some, and the destruction of civilization for others. Understanding how the past has shaped our future will inspire young learners to make history for themselves!

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Handbook of Health Care Accounting and Finance

Handbook of Health Care Accounting and Finance
By:"William O. Cleverley"
Published on 1989 by Jones & Bartlett Learning

More than 1,000 pages in this landmark publication cover areas that are critical to the sound financial management of health care organizations.

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Secrets to Winning at Office Politics

Secrets to Winning at Office Politics
By:"Marie G. McIntyre, Ph.D."
Published on 2005-07-01 by Macmillan

Get Ahead, Gain Influence, Get What You Want Office politics are an unavoidable fact of life in every workplace. To accomplish your personal and business goals, you must learn to successfully play the political game in your organization. Whether you are a new player or a seasoned veteran, Secrets to Winning at Office Politics can help you increase your personal power without compromising your integrity or taking advantage of others. This smart, practical guide shows you how to stop wasting energy on things you can't change and start taking steps to get what you want. Written by an organizational psychologist and corporate consultant, Secrets to Winning at Office Politics uses real-life examples of political winners and losers to illustrate the behaviors that contribute to success or failure at work. You will be shown techniques for managing your boss more effectively, improving your influence skills, changing the way you are perceived, and dealing with difficult people. Using these proven strategies for political success, you will then be able to create a Political Game Plan that outlines the steps necessary to accomplish your own individual goals.

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Critical Issues in Electronic Media

Critical Issues in Electronic Media
By:"Simon Penny"
Published on 1995-05-04 by SUNY Press

This book offers new critical perspectives on the practice of electronic media art, a field that has sparse critical and theoretical literature. It addresses the relationship between technological change and cultural change and between contemporary theory and contemporary technology.

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The Essentials of Computer Organization and Architecture

The Essentials of Computer Organization and Architecture
By:"Linda Null","Pennsylvania State University Linda Null","Julia Lobur"
Published on 2014-02-01 by Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Updated and revised to reflect the most current data in the field, perennial bestseller The Essentials of Computer Organization and Architecture, Fourth Edition is comprehensive enough to address all necessary organization and architecture topics, but concise enough to be appropriate for a single-term course. Its focus on real-world examples and practical applications encourages students to develop a \

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The Anthropology of Sport

The Anthropology of Sport
By:"Kendall Blanchard"
Published on 1995-01-01 by Greenwood Publishing Group

Analyzes sport from an anthropological perspective that includes cultural evolution, social function, and human expression.

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Electronic Discourse

Electronic Discourse
By:"Boyd H. Davis","Jeutonne Brewer"
Published on 1997 by SUNY Press

Investigates the new world of computer conferencing and details how writers use language when their social interaction is exclusively enacted through text on screens.

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The Oxford Handbook of Business Ethics

The Oxford Handbook of Business Ethics
By:"George G. Brenkert","Tom L. Beauchamp"
Published on 2010 by Oxford University Press on Demand

The Oxford Handbook of Business Ethics is an up-to-date and in-depth analyses of leading topics and issues and a comprehensive philosophical treatment of business ethics. It contains twenty-four original and detailed chapters by accomplished philosophers in the field, a substantive introduction to the field and to the chapters in the volume, up-to-date recommendations for further reading in each area discussed, and innovative presentations of seldom-addressed issues of business ethics.

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Barron's ESL Guide to American Business English

Barron's ESL Guide to American Business English
By:"Andrea B. Geffner"
Published on 1998 by Barron's Educational Series

Focused especially to fit the needs of ESL students, this handbook for communicating in business situations describes a wide variety of business writings, and recommends appropriate styles and formats for each. Samples and instruction cover sales and public relations letters, reports and proposals, resumes, job applications, and much more. A section on usage reviews basics of English grammar, emphasizing sentence construction and verb forms. Students of English as a second language who plan to do business in North America can become confused by jargon and formalisms that sometimes invade business correspondence. Author Andrea Geffner's advice to them is to relax and stop worrying about sounding \

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At the Edge of History

At the Edge of History
By:"William Irwin Thompson"
Published on 1990 by SteinerBooks

Seminal works of cultural history that changed the way we think about ourselves.

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AIDS and the Body Politic

AIDS and the Body Politic
By:"Catherine Waldby"
Published on 2003-09-02 by Routledge

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Growing a Business

Growing a Business
By:"Paul Hawken"
Published on 1988-10-15 by Simon and Schuster

Discusses the prerequisites to starting a business and shares his own start-up strategies

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No Shelf Required 2

No Shelf Required 2
By:"Sue Polanka"
Published on 2012 by American Library Association

E-book content, devices, and services have created challenges for libraries-- as well as opportunities. Because the e-book playing field is constantly changing, any predictions are, at best, tenuous. Librarians must be resilient in order to manage-- and not be managed by-- e-books and their progenies.

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Economic Growth

Economic Growth
By:"Robert J. Barro","Xavier Sala-i-Martin"
Published on 2004 by MIT Press

The long-awaited second edition of an important textbook on economic growth--a major revision incorporating the most recent work on the subject.

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An Introduction to High-Frequency Finance

An Introduction to High-Frequency Finance
By:"Ramazan Gençay","Michel Dacorogna","Ulrich A. Muller","Olivier Pictet","Richard Olsen"
Published on 2001-05-29 by Academic Press

Liquid markets generate hundreds or thousands of ticks (the minimum change in price a security can have, either up or down) every business day. Data vendors such as Reuters transmit more than 275,000 prices per day for foreign exchange spot rates alone. Thus, high-frequency data can be a fundamental object of study, as traders make decisions by observing high-frequency or tick-by-tick data. Yet most studies published in financial literature deal with low frequency, regularly spaced data. For a variety of reasons, high-frequency data are becoming a way for understanding market microstructure. This book discusses the best mathematical models and tools for dealing with such vast amounts of data. This book provides a framework for the analysis, modeling, and inference of high frequency financial time series. With particular emphasis on foreign exchange markets, as well as currency, interest rate, and bond futures markets, this unified view of high frequency time series methods investigates the price formation process and concludes by reviewing techniques for constructing systematic trading models for financial assets.

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Business Finance

Business Finance
By:"Les Dlabay","James Burrow"
Published on 2007-03-27 by Cengage Learning

BUSINESS FINANCE presents finance from a business point of view. This text, written specifically for high school students, covers finance fundamentals, long-term and short-term funding sources, business risk management, use of technology, and international finance. Business Finance combines fundamental concepts with a strong lesson-based instructional design, weaving in interesting real-world features, creative methods of assessment, research opportunities, financial calculations, case studies, and academic connections. Whether your course is offered at an Academy of Finance, within a Finance Career Cluster Concentration, or as part of a business curriculum, Business Finance provides you with complete coverage. The comprehensive package of print and technology resources reaches students with a variety of learning styles, skills, and educational backgrounds. Students examine the financial side of running a business, keeping records, protecting against loss, offering credit, and making strategic decisions. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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Proceedings of the FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress

Proceedings of the FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress
By:"SAE-China","FISITA"
Published on 2012-10-23 by Springer Science & Business Media

Proceedings of the FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress are selected from nearly 2,000 papers submitted to the 34th FISITA World Automotive Congress, which is held by Society of Automotive Engineers of China (SAE-China ) and the International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies (FISITA). This proceedings focus on solutions for sustainable mobility in all areas of passenger car, truck and bus transportation. Volume 12: Intelligent Transport System (ITS)& Internet of Vehicles focuses on: •Driver Assistance System •V2X Communication Technology •Telematics and Navigation Systems •Eco Driving Technology •Harmonization and Regulation of ITS Systems Above all researchers, professional engineers and graduates in fields of automotive engineering, mechanical engineering and electronic engineering will benefit from this book. SAE-China is a national academic organization composed of enterprises and professionals who focus on research, design and education in the fields of automotive and related industries. FISITA is the umbrella organization for the national automotive societies in 37 countries around the world. It was founded in Paris in 1948 with the purpose of bringing engineers from around the world together in a spirit of cooperation to share ideas and advance the technological development of the automobile.

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Development of Modern Education in India

Development of Modern Education in India
By:"Bina Kumari Sarma"
Published on 1996-01-01 by M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd.

The present study analysis the development of modern education in British Orissa during the 19th century. The conquest of Orissa by the British in 1803 was followed by significant changes in all spheres brought forth disastrous effects. But as far as the social and educational life of the people was concerned, the colonial rule proved to be a boon.

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Foundations of Analog and Digital Electronic Circuits

Foundations of Analog and Digital Electronic Circuits
By:"Anant Agarwal","Jeffrey Lang"
Published on 2005-07-01 by Morgan Kaufmann

Unlike books currently on the market, this book attempts to satisfy two goals: combine circuits and electronics into a single, unified treatment, and establish a strong connection with the contemporary world of digital systems. It will introduce a new way of looking not only at the treatment of circuits, but also at the treatment of introductory coursework in engineering in general. Using the concept of ''abstraction,'' the book attempts to form a bridge between the world of physics and the world of large computer systems. In particular, it attempts to unify electrical engineering and computer science as the art of creating and exploiting successive abstractions to manage the complexity of building useful electrical systems. Computer systems are simply one type of electrical systems. +Balances circuits theory with practical digital electronics applications. +Illustrates concepts with real devices. +Supports the popular circuits and electronics course on the MIT OpenCourse Ware from which professionals worldwide study this new approach. +Written by two educators well known for their innovative teaching and research and their collaboration with industry. +Focuses on contemporary MOS technology.

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India, economic development and social opportunity

India, economic development and social opportunity
By:"Jean Drèze","Amartyá Sen"
Published on 1998 by Oxford University Press, USA

India's success in reducing endemic deprivation since Independence has been quite limited. Recent diagnoses of this failure of policy have concentrated on the counterproductive role of government regulation, and on the need for economic incentives to accelerate the growth of the economy. This book argues that an assessment of India's failure to eliminate basic deprivations has to go beyond this limited focus, and to take note of the role played in that failure by inadequate public involvement in the provision of basic education, health care, social security, and related fields, Even the fostering of fast and participatory economic growth requires some basic social change, which is not addressed by liberalization and economic incentives. The authors also discuss the historical antecedents of these political and social neglects, including the distortion of policy priorities arising from inequalities of political power. Following on from this, the book considers the scope for public action to address these earlier biases and achieve a transformation of policy priorities. Beginning with an introductory chapter presenting the motivation, focus, and approach of the book, it discusses the respective roles of the market mechanism and government action in economic development and discusses the particular role of public involvement in the fields of health and education. International comparisons of development experiences are brought to bear on the diagnosis of India's successes and failures, and the work discusses the lessons to be learnt from the contrasting development experiences of different states within India, with particular attention to Kerala's outstanding success in social fields. The authors consider the role of public action and political organization in promoting social opportunities. Attention is drawn, in particular, to the part played by widespread illiteracy in suppressing that process and perpetuating social inequalities. The work also looks at the issue of basic education, including a critical assessment of public policy in this field. The issue of gender inequality is discussed, and the role of women's agency in the expansion of social opportunities for both women and men is explored. The work concludes by consolidating the argument and discussing the policy implication of the analyses presented. A statistical appendix presents a comparative picture of India and other developing countries, and also the comparative performance of different states within India. This new work by two internationally renowned economists is an important and relevant argument for promoting human welfare.

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The Oxford Handbook of State and Local Government Finance

The Oxford Handbook of State and Local Government Finance
By:"Robert D. Ebel","John E. Petersen"
Published on 2012-03-21 by OUP USA

This Handbook evaluates the persistent problems in the fiscal systems of state and local governments and what can be done to solve them. It includes 35 chapters authored by 60 practitioners and academics. Each chapter provides a description of the discipline area, examines major developments in policy, practices and research, and opines on future prospects.

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Body Politic

Body Politic
By:"Glyn J. Godwin"
Published on 2003 by Barbour Pub Incorporated

A Griffin Dowell suspence novel.

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An Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media

An Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media
By:"Robert B. Musburger"
Published on 2007 by Taylor & Francis

Teaches what it takes to write for commercials, news, documentaries, corporate, educational, animation, games, the internet, and dramatic film and video productions. This book outlines the key skills needed for a successful media writing career.

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Public Finance Fundamentals

Public Finance Fundamentals
By:"Kabelo Moeti","Titos Khalo","John Mafunisa"
Published on 2007 by Juta and Company Ltd

The general analytical skills of public finance are presented in this comprehensive manual through a building block approach to principles, procedures, and methodologies to give a clear picture of how governments manage their finances. Knowledge of public finance, including current policy and legislation, is easy to grasp from the chapter design of the book which aims to establish a consistent pedagogy for the user. Each new subject is introduced with figures, illustrations (anecdotal cartoons), and tables.

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R&B, Rhythm and Business

R&B, Rhythm and Business
By:"Norman Kelley"
Published on 2005 by Akashic Books

Given than hip hop music alone has generated more than a billion dollars in sales, the absence of a major black record company is disturbing. Even Motown is now a subsidiary of the Universal Music Group. Nonetheless, little has been written about the economic relationship between African-Americans and the music industry. This anthology dissects contemporary trends in the music industry and explores how blacks have historically interacted with the business as artists, business-people and consumers.

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Public Finance and Public Choice

Public Finance and Public Choice
By:"James M. Buchanan","Richard A. Musgrave"
Published on 1999-10-12 by MIT Press

In this volume, based on a week-long symposium at the University of Munich's Center for Economic Studies, two leading scholars of governmental economics debate their divergent perspectives on the role of government and its fiscal functions. James M. Buchanan, who was influential in developing the research program in public choice, concentrates on the imperfections of the political process and stresses the need for rules to restrain governmental interference. Richard A. Musgrave, a founder of modern public finance, points to market failures and inequities that call for corrective public policies. They apply their differing economic and political philosophies to a variety of key issues. Each presentation is followed by a response and general discussion.

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Encyclopedia of Finance

Encyclopedia of Finance
By:"Cheng-Few Lee"
Published on 2006-07-27 by Springer Science & Business Media

This is a major new reference work covering all aspects of finance. Coverage includes finance (financial management, security analysis, portfolio management, financial markets and instruments, insurance, real estate, options and futures, international finance) and statistical applications in finance (applications in portfolio analysis, option pricing models and financial research). The project is designed to attract both an academic and professional market. It also has an international approach to ensure its maximum appeal. The Editors' wish is that the readers will find the encyclopedia to be an invaluable resource.

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Body Politic

Body Politic
By:"David Shields"
Published on 2010-05-11 by Simon and Schuster

In Body Politic, David Shields looks at contemporary America and its mythology through the lens of professional and college sports. The result is an unusually insightful and provocative book about an empire in denial. Shields relentlessly examines the way we tell our sports stories (both fictional and nonfictional), considers the kinds of athletes we choose as heroes, and delineates the lessons and values we glean from sports. He explores the intricate and telling relationships between players and coaches, black and white players, immigrant and native players, male and female players, players and broadcasters, players and fans, and players and advertisers. In the process, he shows us the stories we Americans tell ourselves about the kind of people we believe ourselves to be.

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Automotive SPICE in Practice

Automotive SPICE in Practice
By:"Markus Mueller","Klaus Hoermann","Lars Dittmann","Joerg Zimmer"
Published on 2008-07-31 by \

Automotive SPICE is a framework for designing and assessing software development processes. If implemented effectively, it leads to better processes and better product quality. It also helps to improve the cooperation among complex supply chains and between globally distributed development and engineering centers. Automotive SPICE has been derived from the ISO/IEC 15504 standard, also known as SPICE. It has been developed under the Automotive SPICE initiative by the consensus of several major car manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Ford, Fiat, Daimler, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Today, Automotive SPICE has become a standard in the international automotive industry. This book is written as a guide to help the reader understand and interpret the requirements of this standard and to implement Automotive SPICE in a real world application environment. It is written for engineers, practitioners, managers, and project managers who need practical guidance in applying or implementing the Automotive SPICE framework in his/her company. Important topics, such as traceability, functional safety (IEC 61508), and the relationship between Automotive SPICE and CMMI are given particular attention. This book is a definite must for practitioners involved in implementing Automotive SPICE in process improvement programs; a welcome aid for any assessor looking for clear, consistent, and constructive rating guidelines; and an invaluable resource for anyone concerned with engineering development processes in the automotive industry.

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The Book of Business Awesome / The Book of Business UnAwesome

The Book of Business Awesome / The Book of Business UnAwesome
By:"Scott Stratten","Alison Kramer"
Published on 2012-07-17 by John Wiley & Sons

UnAwesome is UnAcceptable. The Book of Business Awesome is designed as two short books put together—one read from the front and the other read from the back when flipped over. Covering key business concepts related to marketing, branding, human resources, public relations, social media, and customer service, The Book of Business Awesome includes case studies of successful businesses that gained exposure through being awesome and effective. This book provides actionable tools enabling readers to apply the concepts immediately to their own businesses. The flip side of the book, The Book of Business UnAwesome, shares the train-wreck stories of unsuccessful businesses and showcases what not to do. Key concepts include the power of peripheral referrals and how to create content for your \

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Reading Embodied Citizenship

Reading Embodied Citizenship
By:"Emily Russell"
Published on 2011 by Rutgers University Press

Liberal individualism, a foundational concept of American politics, assumes an essentially homogeneous population of independent citizens. When confronted with physical disability and the contradiction of seemingly unruly bodies, however, the public searches for a story that can make sense of the difference. The narrative that ensues makes \

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Handbook of Human-Computer Interaction

Handbook of Human-Computer Interaction
By:"M.G. Helander","T.K. Landauer","P.V. Prabhu"
Published on 1997-08-18 by Elsevier

This completely revised edition, of the Handbook of Human-Computer Interaction, of which 80% of the content is new, reflects the developments in the field since the publication of the first edition in 1988. The handbook is concerned with principles for design of the Human-Computer Interface, and has both academic and practical purposes. It is intended to summarize the research and provide recommendations for how the information can be used by designers of computer systems. The volume may also be used as a reference for teaching and research. Professionals who are involved in design of HCI will find this volume indispensable, including: computer scientists, cognitive scientists, experimental psychologists, human factors professionals, interface designers, systems engineers, managers and executives working with systems development. Much of the information in the handbook may also be generalized to apply to areas outside the traditional field of HCI.

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The Right to Tell

The Right to Tell
By:"Roumeen Islam"
Published on 2002 by World Bank Publications

This book explores the role of the news media in promoting equitable economic development, and considers the obstacles it faces as a catalyst for change and growth. It examines the capacity of investigative journalism to scrutinise public policy and the activities of the corporate sector, to facilitate public access to information, expose corruption and weak governance and thus promote greater transparency and accountable government. It contains contributions from journalists, television and newspaper editors, economists and academics, as well as the winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics Joseph Stiglitz, and for Literature, Gabriel Garcia Marquez. A number of case studies examine the work of the media and the challenges they face in various countries including Thailand, Bangladesh, Egypt, Zimbabwe and the former Soviet Union.

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Automotive Sensors

Automotive Sensors
By:"John Turner"
Published on 2009 by Momentum Press

This book will help engineers, technicians, and designers to better understand a wide range of sensors, from those based on piezoelectric phenomena through those for thermal and flow measurement to the directional sensors that can inform the driver of his orientation on the road. Author John Turner, concludes his book with future trends in use of telematic sensing systems for traffic control and traffic automation.

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Automotive Paint Handbook

Automotive Paint Handbook
By:"John Pfanstiehl"
Published on 1998 by Penguin

A comprehensive resource that covers the entire field of automotive paint technology.

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Automotive Transmissions

Automotive Transmissions
By:"Harald Naunheimer","Bernd Bertsche","Joachim Ryborz","Wolfgang Novak"
Published on 2010-11-09 by Springer Science & Business Media

This book gives a full account of the development process for automotive transmissions. Main topics: - Overview of the traffic – vehicle – transmission system - Mediating the power flow in vehicles - Selecting the ratios - Vehicle transmission systems - basic design principles - Typical designs of vehicle transmissions - Layout and design of important components, e.g. gearshifting mechanisms, moving-off elements, pumps, retarders - Transmission control units - Product development process, Manufacturing technology of vehicle transmissions, Reliability and testing The book covers manual, automated manual and automatic transmissions as well as continuously variable transmissions and hybrid drives for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Furthermore, final drives, power take-offs and transfer gearboxes for 4-WD-vehicles are considered. Since the release of the first edition in 1999 there have been a lot of changes in the field of vehicles and transmissions. About 40% of the second edition’s content is new or revised with new data.

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Automotive Control Systems

Automotive Control Systems
By:"Uwe Kiencke","Lars Nielsen"
Published on 2005-04-13 by Springer Science & Business Media

Written by two of the most respected, experienced and well-known researchers and developers in the field (e.g., Kiencke worked at Bosch where he helped develop anti-breaking system and engine control; Nielsen has lead joint research projects with Scania AB, Mecel AB, Saab Automobile AB, Volvo AB, Fiat GM Powertrain AB, and DaimlerChrysler. Reflecting the trend to optimization through integrative approaches for engine, driveline and vehicle control, this valuable book enables control engineers to understand engine and vehicle models necessary for controller design and also introduces mechanical engineers to vehicle-specific signal processing and automatic control. Emphasis on measurement, comparisons between performance and modelling, and realistic examples derive from the authors’ unique industrial experience . The second edition offers new or expanded topics such as diesel-engine modelling, diagnosis and anti-jerking control, and vehicle modelling and parameter estimation. With only a few exceptions, the approaches

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A History of Education in Pennsylvania, Private and Public, Elementary and Higher

A History of Education in Pennsylvania, Private and Public, Elementary and Higher
By:
Published on 1886 by

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Careers in Banking and Finance

Careers in Banking and Finance
By:"Patricia Haddock"
Published on 2001 by The Rosen Publishing Group

Describes the various jobs available in banking and finance and the education and training required.

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Public Finance and Public Policy

Public Finance and Public Policy
By:"Jonathan Gruber"
Published on 2011 by Macmillan

When first published, Gruber's Public Finance and Public Policy brought a refreshingly contemporary approach. It was the first text written from the ground up to reflect current realities of public finance, enhancing its survey of traditional topics with an emphasis on empirical work and coverage of transfer programs and social insurance. The new edition, fully updated with the most recent data and research possible, includes new coverage of the Medicare drug benefit, changes in the tax code, Hurricane Katrina, and the ongoing debate over privatization

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Brakes

Brakes
By:"CDX Automotive,"
Published on 2012-10-26 by Jones & Bartlett Publishers

With current content and dynamic features, Brakes: Fundamentals of Automotive Technology bridges the gap by meeting and exceeding the applicable 2012 National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Automobile Accreditation Task Lists for brakes. Automotive technicians need to know how to safely and effectively perform maintenance, diagnose, and repair brake systems on automobiles. Brakes: Fundamentals of Automotive Technology provides all of the critical knowledge and skills necessary for technicians of all levels to perform these essential tasks. Brakes: Fundamentals of Automotive Technology features: Current Content Applicable 2012 brakes tasks are provided at the beginning of each chapter. The task tables indicate the level of each task—Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR), Auto Service Technology (AST), and Master Auto Service Technology (MAST), and include page references for easy access to coverage. Relaxed, Readable Textbook Brakes: Fundamentals of Automotive Technology is written in a clear, accessible language creating a learning environment in which students are comfortable with the material presented. That comfort level creates an effective and engaging learning experience for students, translating into better understanding and retention, ultimately leading to better pass rates. Reinforcement of Concepts This text is written on the premise that students require a solid foundation in the basics followed by appropriate reinforcement of the concepts learned. Reinforcement is provided with written step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of skills and procedures. Each chapter also concludes with a comprehensive bulleted list summarizing the chapter content, and ASE-Type questions to help students test critical thinking skills and gauge comprehension. The ASE-Type questions help students familiarize with the format of the ASE certification examination. Clear Application to Real-World Practices You Are the Automotive Technician case studies begin each chapter, capturing students’ attention and encouraging critical thinking. Safety, Technician, and Caring for the Customer tip boxes provide real-world advice from experienced technicians. Brakes: Fundamentals of Automotive Technology gives students a genuine context for the application of the knowledge presented in the chapter. This approach makes it clear how all of this new information will be used in the shop. Highly Descriptive and Detailed Illustrations Automotive technology is a technical subject area. With this in mind, this text includes scores of photographs and illustrations to help students visualize automotive systems and mechanical concepts.

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Happiness

Happiness
By:"Darrin M. McMahon"
Published on 2006 by Atlantic Monthly Press

An intellectual history of the modern concept of happiness in human life which maintains that a change in human expectations took place during the Enlightenment which made happiness a motivating ideal.

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Applied Corporate Finance

Applied Corporate Finance
By:"Aswath Damodaran"
Published on 2010-03-08 by John Wiley & Sons

Readable and usable in style and valuable in approach, this text provides the practical and succinct advice that students and practitioners need, rather than a sole concentration on debate theory, assumptions, or models. Like no other text of its kind, the author applies corporate finance to real companies. The new Third Edition has four real-world core companies to study and follow. Perfected suited for MBA programs’ corporate finance and equity valuation courses, all business decisions are classified into three groups: the investment, financing, and dividend decisions.

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Composites for Automotive, Truck and Mass Transit

Composites for Automotive, Truck and Mass Transit
By:"Uday Vaidya"
Published on 2011 by DEStech Publications, Inc

· Technical explanation of composite materials in vehicle design and manufacture · Covers all phases of composites design, formulation, fabrication, and testing · Features hundreds of case studies and hard-to-find formulas and analytical data · Detailed information on resins, preforms, lightweighting, biobased materials -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This technical book provides a comprehensive explanation of how advanced composite materials, including FRPs, reinforced thermoplastics, carbon-based composites and many others are designed, processed and utilized in exterior, interior, under-the-hood, structural, semi-structural and non-structural components in passenger cars, performance cars, trucks, motorbikes, and mass transit vehicles. The book clarifies how the material properties of composites can be optimized to decrease weight, expand design options, improve crashworthiness, and reduce fuel consumption in response to CAFE and other regulations. The many case studies and equation-based analyses in this book are intended to assist engineers and others in the selection of materials and the fabrication of vehicle parts.Table of Contents: CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction 1.2 History and Legislative Actions 1.3 The Case for Lightweighting 1.4 Technological Barriers 1.5 Advantages and Opportunities 1.6 Integral Factors 1.7 Summary 1.8 References CHAPTER 2: POLYMER RESINS, ADDITIVES AND SANDWICH CORES FOR AUTOMOTIVE, MASS TRANSIT AND HEAVY TRUCKS 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Polymer Resins: Thermoset and Thermoplastic 2.3 Thermoset Polymer Composites 2.4 Thermoplastic Resins 2.5 Additives 2.6 Structural Foams and Core Materials 2.7 Summary 2.8 References CHAPTER 3: REINFORCEMENTS FOR AUTOMOTIVE AND TRANSPORTATION APPLICATIONS 3.1 Reinforcing Fibers 3.2 Reinforcement Length Scales and Forms 3.3 Glass Fibers 3.4 Carbon or Graphite Fibers 3.5 Aramid (Kevlar\

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CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM
By:"M. Groover","E. Zimmers"
Published on 1983-12-01 by Pearson Education

In this book, the authors examine interactive computer graphics and its use in design industrial robots, computer control of manufacturing processes, computer-integrated production control, automated inspections, and flexible manufacturing systems. They also discuss the implementation of turnkey CAD/CAM systems.

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The Advantage

The Advantage
By:"Patrick M. Lencioni"
Published on 2012-03-14 by John Wiley & Sons

There is a competitive advantage out there, arguably more powerful than any other. Is it superior strategy? Faster innovation? Smarter employees? No, New York Times best-selling author, Patrick Lencioni, argues that the seminal difference between successful companies and mediocre ones has little to do with what they know and how smart they are and more to do with how healthy they are. In this book, Lencioni brings together his vast experience and many of the themes cultivated in his other best-selling books and delivers a first: a cohesive and comprehensive exploration of the unique advantage organizational health provides. Simply put, an organization is healthy when it is whole, consistent and complete, when its management, operations and culture are unified. Healthy organizations outperform their counterparts, are free of politics and confusion and provide an environment where star performers never want to leave. Lencioni’s first non-fiction book provides leaders with a groundbreaking, approachable model for achieving organizational health—complete with stories, tips and anecdotes from his experiences consulting to some of the nation’s leading organizations. In this age of informational ubiquity and nano-second change, it is no longer enough to build a competitive advantage based on intelligence alone. The Advantage provides a foundational construct for conducting business in a new way—one that maximizes human potential and aligns the organization around a common set of principles.

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Managing High Performance Sport

Managing High Performance Sport
By:"Popi Sotiriadou","Veerle De Bosscher"
Published on 2013 by Routledge

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