John wiley sons mai 2006 (68 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Reflections of Prague is the story of how a Czech Jewish family become embroiled in the most tragic and tumultuous episodes of the twentieth century. Through their eyes we see the history of their beloved Prague, a unique European city, and the wider, political forces that tear their lives apart. Their moving story traces the major events, turmoil, oppression and triumphs of Europe through the last hundred years from the Austro Hungarian Empire to the First World War; from the vibrant artistic and intellectual life of Prague in the times of Kafka, the Capek Brothers and Masaryk to years of hunger in a Polish ghetto and the concentration camps of Hitler; from the tyrannous rule of Stalin to the rekindled hopes of Dubcek and the subsequent Soviet occupation to liberation under Havel. Told from Ivan s perspective, it is a poignant but uplifting tale that tells of life lived with purpose and conviction, in the face of personal suffering and sacrifice. A remarkable book. This archetypical story of the twentieth century is intertwined with an almost stream of consciousness narrative of the history of the Czechs, of Prague, interspersed with samples of exquisite poetry by great contemporary poets. So the narrative flows like Eliot s sweet Thames full of the debris of tragic lives, of horrors, of moments of beauty and testimonies of love all against the backdrop of man s inhumanity. Josef kvorecký A poignant and vivid mémoire of a child searching for traces of his father, lost in the murky ideologies of post war Central Europe. An engrossing book. Sir John Tusa.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - You've read the headlines: industry after industry (airlines, automakers, drug companies, high tech) battered by globalization, deregulation, and commoditization. The Darwinian struggle to deliver profitable products and services keeps getting more brutal as competitive advantage gaps get narrower and narrower. Anything you invent today will soon be copied by someone else -- probably better or cheaper.Many companies thrive during the early stages of their life cycle, reveling in bursts of energy and advancement, only to fall slack during periods of inertia and die out while others surge ahead. But some notable companies have figured out how to deal with Darwin at every phase of their evolution -- making changes on the fly while fending off challenges from every quarter.Dealing with Darwin will help you understand your company's role in its market ecosystem; where your competitive advantage came from in the past and how it will change in the future; what kinds of differentiation will be most rewarded in your current marketplace; and how to transform your internal dynamics to overcome the inertia that threatens every bold innovation.Bestselling author Geoffrey Moore has consulted for dozens of major companies on this challenge of innovation versus inertia. But in the fall of 2002, he got an unprecedented offer from John Chambers, the CEO of Cisco Systems: unlimited access to Cisco's management processes, with permission to reveal exactly how Cisco continues to innovate relentlessly as a mature enterprise. This collaboration led to the case study that forms the heart of the book -- not just an insider story but a masterpiece of management analysis.Dealing with Darwin, Moore's most ambitious work to date, offers nothing less than a new unified theory of the evolution of markets. Drawing on hundreds of different examples, Moore illuminates how established companies can prevent their own extinction -- not by throwing resources wildly at every potential innovation, but by moving forward with precision, courage, and smart timing.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This important volume offers a comprehensive overview of new approaches to health-related behavior from a self-regulation perspective.It outlines assumptions on which self-regulation theories are based, discusses recent research and draws out the implications for practice with a particular focus on changing health behavior. Reflecting the notion that health-promoting behavior is goal-directed, chapters consider key factors such as:\* social influences\* the nature of health goals\* health risk behavior\* unintentional behavior\* maintaining self-control\* frustrations in goal striving\* maintaining health behavior change.Self-Regulation in Health Behavior offers a valuable new perspective on health behavior. It is essential reading for MSc students in health psychology, as well as researchers, practising health psychologists and clinical health psychologists.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - An accessible introduction to FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSISGETTING STARTED IN FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSISIf you've picked up this book, you probably recognize the value of fundamental analysis, but aren't sure that you can master it. With Getting Started in Fundamental Analysis as your guide, you'll quickly become familiar with the key concepts of this discipline and learn how to put them into action in the real world.Getting Started in Fundamental Analysis contains important insights that can help you manage risk and make more informed investment decisions. Each chapter is filled with a variety of relevant illustrations, examples, and definitions that bring important concepts to life. Written in a non-technical format that's easy to follow, Getting Started in Fundamental Analysis provides valuable coverage of:\* The audited statement\* Finding financial information online\* The process of confirmation\* Balance sheet and income statement ratios\* The P/E ratio and how to use it\* How the combination of fundamental analysis with technical methods creates a powerful strategyStraightforward and accessible, Getting Started in Fundamental Analysis is not just an introduction to a range of analytical tools collectively called fundamental analysis. It's designed to help you put those tools to work in identifying risk levels, making valid and reliable comparisons, and picking stocks for your portfolio. It is this activity--deciding which stocks to buy, how long to hold them, and when to sell--that lies at the center of a successful and profitable investment program.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This original critique of Wittgenstein's analogy between language and games, written by one of the philosopher's literary executors and closest friends, has now been updated to include two additional articles. - Updated edition of this original critique of Wittgenstein's analogy between language and games. - Rush Rhees was one of Wittgenstein's literary executors and closest friends, as well as being an outstanding philosopher in his own right. - D.Z. Phillips was Director of the Rush Rhees Archive and the Associated Centre for Wittgensteinian Studies. - Constitutes a major contribution to Wittgenstein scholarship and to philosophical debates about the possibility of discourse. - The second edition includes as a preface Rhees' article, 'The Fundamental Problems of Philosophy', first published in 1994. - It also includes as a second appendix some of Rhees' reflections of Wittgenstein, his teacher.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Based on the findings in recently released archive papers and letters, as well as extensive library and historical resources, Alan Axelrod offers a compelling profile of the remarkable leadership discipline of a general often called a 'military CEO.' In fascinating detail, Axelrod reveals that Ike was more than a great military leader; he was also a great executive who could-and did-write a reassuring letter to the mother of a solider one moment and make decisions impacting millions of lives the next. Follow Ike's path as Supreme Commander from the invasion of North Africa to victory in Europe and learn the lessons of great leadership along the way, including: - The nature of leadership - Managing detail without sacrificing the 'big picture' - Ensuring follow-through to execution - Building a team - Converting conflict into common cause - Getting the facts and making plans - Mentoring, motivating, and inspiring.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Basis trading is an important part of the government bond markets. In this book we review the essential elements of this type of trading. Written by a former government bond market maker and proprietary bond trader, the book features:\* Basic concepts of forward pricing\* The determinants of the basis\* Repo financing\* Hedging using bond futures\* Trading the basis and an introduction to trading strategy\* The concept of the cheapest-to-deliver bond\* The net basis and the implied repo rateThe book is illustrated with in-depth practical examples and written in an accessible style. It will be of vital use to anyone with an interest or involvement in the government bond futures market.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This updated edition of Ernest Gellner's classic exploration of the roots of nationalism includes an extended introduction from John Breuilly, tracing the way the field has changed over the past two decades. - As pertinent today as it was when it was first published in 1983. - Argues that nationalism is a product of industrialization. - The new edition includes references to important work on nationalism published since 1983. - Second Edition not available in the USA.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This collection examines the case for affirmative action in the UK in relation to employment, higher education, the legal profession, the judiciary, political representation and minority language rights. - Draws on experience of affirmative action in the United States, Canada and Germany. - Contributions highlight the importance of how affirmative action is conceptualised and of context in evaluating the case for affirmative action. - Emphasises the need for pragmatic judgments about the likely effectiveness and costs of affirmative action policies.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Michael Newman-a two-time winner of the Cyril O. Houle Award for Outstanding Literature in Adult Education-examines the use of rational discourse, nonrational discourse, and storytelling to bring about personal and collective change. Using a powerful blend of theoretical discussion and step-by-step accounts of practice, Newman returns to what actually happens in that magical encounter between teacher and learner. He examines the educational use of emotions such as frustration, dismay, anger, hatred and love. He proposes ways of teaching and learning insight. He examines how educators can teach people to take effective action. And he discusses how educators and learners can work together to make that action morally justifiable. Newman argues that the educator's role is to help people resist the controls imposed on them by others. The task, the challenge, the mission of the activist educator is to teach defiance.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Written by experts in teaching and administration, this guide offers practical, research-based information for faculty members and administrators in search of new approaches for assessing and improving faculty potential. By recognizing that faculty evaluation can be a difficult, time-consuming, and costly process, the authors of Evaluating Faculty Performance have distilled existing evaluation practices into useful recommendations for strengthening the overall system. Offering numerous suggestions for improving evaluation methods, assessing program weaknesses, and avoiding common problems, the book - Examines compelling reasons for developing effective and systematic faculty assessment processes - Discusses how to create a climate for positive change by favoring performance counseling over performance evaluation - Identifies the essential elements and best practices in assessment, while also revealing what not to do in evaluating performance - Explains the value of the professional portfolio in assessment teaching, and offers advice on how to complete a portfolio - Outlines key issues, dangers, and benchmarks for success in straightforward language Included are field-tested forms and checklists that can be used to measure faculty performance in teaching, research, and service. The suggestions for improving faculty assessment are clear and practicable-sensible advice for strengthening a process that is of increasing importance in higher education.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs is a comprehensive, clear, concise, quick reference to psychiatric drug therapies, designed to guide the clinician on the selection and implementation of treatment for mental illness.Each chapter is organised by drug class and follows a standard format for ease of use. Concise sections on pharmacology and indications for use are followed by detailed information on drug selection, initiation and maintenance of treatment and withdrawal. Adverse effects, contraindications and drug interactions are also reviewed in detail, along with issues such as treatment resistance and treatment evaluation.Handbook of Psychiatric Drugs is an invaluable resource for all clinicians who use psychiatric drugs to treat medical and psychiatric illness.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Clinicians are taught masses of facts, but not how to use them in the messy reality of patient care. This book provides a missing link between evidence and the clinical coalface. Though there are plenty of guides to evidence-based medicine, few explain how to build the information into patient oriented decision-making. Clinical Thinking allows you to think both logically and laterally about daily clinical issues and look at problems from different angles. - Uses realistic scenarios, frameworks and models - Takes you through the whole decision-making process, from observation and narrative to evaluating the best evidence for the individual situation - Illustrations and flow charts help clarify this new approach - These methods have been tried and tested by the authors, internationally respected general practitioners and teachers in primary care - all leaders in the evidence-based medicine movement This book takes clinical medicine a big step forward in the direction of patient-focused practice.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Blackwell Guide to Philosophy of Language is a collection of twenty new essays in a cutting-edge and wide-ranging field. - Surveys central issues in contemporary philosophy of language while examining foundational topics - Provides pedagogical tools such as abstracts and suggestions for further readings - Topics addressed include the nature of meaning, speech acts and pragmatics, figurative language, and naturalistic theories of reference.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Registered investment advisers are accustomed to regulatory scrutiny. But the pressure to understand changing compliance regulations and to meet the requirements they impose has never been more intense. A range of scandals and abuses-from the laundering of terrorist funds to mutual fund trading shenanigans-has caused the Securities and Exchange Commission to tighten regulation and step up enforcement. Unfortunately, definitive compliance information-the kind that can save advisers precious time and spare them serious trouble--has not been easy to find. Until now. The RIA's Compliance Solution Bookgathers the information needed most and puts it all in one place. Here advisers will find plain-English translations of the rules that regulate such issues as: - advisory contracts and fees - advertising and client communications - RIA compliance programs and codes of ethics - custody of customer accounts - completing, filing, and amending Form ADV - selecting brokers and executing trades.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - English Words is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of English words from a theoretically informed linguistic perspective. - accessibly written to give students a command of basic theory, skills in analyzing English words, and the foundation needed for more advanced study in linguistic theory or lexicology - covers basic introductory material and investigates the structure of English vocabulary - introduces students to the technical study of words from relevant areas of linguistics: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, historical linguistics and psycholinguistics.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The days of the image brands are over, and 'new marketing' has gone mainstream. The world's biggest companies are pursuing a post-advertising strategy, moving away from advertising and investing in leading edge alternatives. In the vanguard of the revolution has been John Grant, co-founder of the legendary agency St. Luke's and author of The New Marketing Manifesto, whose radical thinking has informed a generation.Now Grant is set to stun the industry again. In The Brand Innovation Manifesto, he redefines the nature of brands, showing why old models and scales no longer work and revealing that the key to success today is impacting people's lifestyles (think Starbucks, iPod and eBay). At the heart of the book is the concept of the 'brand molecule' to which new cultural ideas can be constantly added to keep pace with change. Cataloguing 32 classes of idea, Grant presents a practical approach to mixing and matching them within your own market to develop new brand ideas - and new ideas for existing brands.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - To develop information processing systems requires effective and efficient communication between many people. In order to understand requirements and design decisions, there is a need for a common conceptual model of the system: one that represents the architecture of the system. Communication between experts from different domains requires a common terminology and notation that is easy to apply.This is where Fundamental Modeling Concepts (FMC) steps in. Primarily FMC is a consistent and coherent way to think and talk about information processing systems. It enables people to communicate the concepts and structures of complex information systems in an efficient way.FMC provides you with a powerful tool for the early stages of system analysis and design. It is independent of any application domain or platform technology. It can be applied to business systems, to embedded systems or interactive systems, to systems which are implemented by programming computer systems, to wiring hardware components, to organizing the workflow between humans or to combined solutions.Starting from a simple example, you will become familiar with the different types of system structures and their graphical representation. The authors' unique approach presents mappings between conceptual and implementation models and provides you with guidelines for the identification of system structures.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Philosophical Perspectives, an annual, aims to publish original essays by foremost thinkers in their fields, with each volume confined to a main area of philosophical research.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Written in a concise and accessible style by Michael Hill, this textprovides a coherent, thematic account of social policy in the modern world. - - Takes a comparative approach, considering the ways in which different countries approach social policies. - Discusses the applicability of comparative theory in social policy - Examines individual policy areas, including social security, employment policy, health services, social care and education. - Provides a comparative exploration of current issues in social policy, such as the implications of ageing societies and the impact of global forces. - Written in a concise and accessible style by Michael Hill, who is also the author of Blackwell's Understanding Social Policy, now in its seventh edition. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Nursing research has focused on evaluating the effectiveness of clinical supervision, but there remains uncertainty as to what facets of clinical supervision are potent in realising effectiveness.This book reports on an investigation on the practice of clinical supervision in mental health nursing. Incorporating three case studies, it illuminates the reciprocal interactions between clinical supervisor and supervisee. While the book uncovers a number of limitations in the process of clinical supervision and gaps in mental health nurses' level of competence in interpersonal relations it provides a basis for a more critical approach to this important element of professional development.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Three decades ago competitiveness was unheard-of; today it has taken the world by storm. But what is it And will it last In Top Class Competitors Stéphane Garelli - professor at IMD business school where he is also head of the World Competitiveness Centre, professor at the University of Lausanne, and former managing director of the World Economic Forum - defines competitiveness as the ability of a nation, company or individual to manage a set of disparate competencies to achieve prosperity. For instance, along with traditional policies a nation must tackle education and security to sustain economic development. Companies must manage soft issues such as brands to beat the competition. And individuals must reinvent themselves to survive. These fields of research did not exist until recently - now, competitiveness makes the link.Top Class Competitors is a journey through the brave new world of competitiveness. What are its historical origins How does it impact the management of a nation How do companies thrive on it in an international environment What is the impact on work structures and value systems Above all, is there a competitiveness mindset Exploring how competitiveness works, Stéphane Garelli shows why competitiveness is the most powerful tool available to unleash new levels of prosperity for nations, profit for companies and success for people.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This guide is derived from the author's notes for the two-day course of the same name that he presents for the Securities and Investment Institute.It is neither a transcript of the course, nor a fully comprehensive work of reference. Rather, it is intended as an introductory text for those new to or unfamiliar with investments and asset management. It provides a broad and practical description of investment funds and fund management from a number of perspectives and aims to stimulate further, more detailed study.Starting with the general economic background and rationale for the existence of funds, it moves through a description of the features and characteristics of different types of funds, and the associated regulatory and investor protection mechanisms, to the process of establishing a fund.It then addresses the topic from the perspective of the portfolio manager, by providing an overview of the principal investment strategies and styles deployed in the construction of portfolios, and of their administration, before covering investor administration and, finally, the mathematics and methods of performance measurement.Your own understanding of fund management after reading this guide will depend upon your interest and aspirations, your appetite for and approach to learning, and, of course, your expectations of the guide, which, please note, is an introduction to the subject; it will not make you an expert.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In den letzten Jahren wurden aufgrund steigender Nachfrage verstärkt Lehrveranstaltungen zum Thema 'Marketing von Dienstleistungen' angeboten. Beim Marketing-Management von Dienstleistungen geht es vor allem um die Schaffung der richtigen Dienste am richtigen Ort und zur richtigen Zeit zum richtigen Preis. Dieses wichtige und topaktuelle Lehrbuch wurde von erfahrenen Experten geschrieben und behandelt das Thema aus internationaler Sicht. Es diskutiert die drei Themenkomplexe Qualität, Personal und Marktorientierung anhand zahlreicher Beispiele und Fallstudien aus der ganzen Welt und bietet darüber hinaus eine ausgewogene Mischung aus Theorie und Praxis.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume introduces central issues in cognitive science by means of debates on key questions. - The debates are written by renowned experts in the field. - The debates cover the middle ground as well as the extremes - Addresses topics such as the amount of innate knowledge, bounded rationality and the role of perception in action. - Provides valuable overview of the field in a clear and easily comprehensible form.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Experts from five continents provide a thorough exploration of cultural studies, looking at different ideas, places and problems addressed by the field. - Brings together the latest work in cultural studies and provides a synopsis of critical trends - Showcases thirty contributors from five continents - Addresses the key topics in the field, the relationship of cultural studies to other disciplines, and cultural studies around the world - Offers a gritty introduction for the neophyte who is keen to find out what cultural studies is, and covers in-depth debates to satisfy the appetite of the advanced scholar - Includes a comprehensive bibliography and a listing of cultural studies websites - Now available in paperback for the course market. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Compliance requirements are here to stay.Prepare your company for the growing challenge.A Wall Street Journal/Harris poll revealed that two thirds of investors express doubts in the ability of corporate boards of directors to provide effective oversight. In the shadow of recent global scandals involving businesses such as Parmalat and WorldCom, Manager's Guide to Compliance: Best Practices and Case Studies is essential reading for you, whether your organization is a major corporation or a small business.This timely handbook places U.S. and global regulatory information, as well as critical compliance guidance, in an easy-to-access format and helps you make sense of all the complex issues connected with fraud and compliance.'Wide perspectives and best practices combined deliver a punch that will knock your 'SOX' off! The author has blended together a critical mix necessary for effectively handling the requirements of SOX.'--Rob Nance, Publisher, AccountingWEB, Inc.'Robust compliance and corporate governance is an absolute necessity in today's business environment. This new book by Anthony Tarantino is an authoritative guide to understanding and implementing compliance and regulatory requirements in the United States and around the world. From SOX to COSO to ERM, this book covers them all.'--Martin T. Biegelman, Certified Fraud Examiner, Fellow and Regent Emeritus of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and coauthor of Executive Roadmap to Fraud Prevention and Internal Control: Creating a Culture of Compliance'If compliance wasn't difficult enough, now companies are faced with a barrage of technology vendors claiming to automate compliance as if it were a project. In his new book, Dr. Tarantino paints the reality of the situation: companies need to embrace the broader tenets of governance and use technology to embed governance policies and controls into their daily business processes. Only then can they gain business value from their compliance investments.'--Chris Capdevila, CEO and cofounder, LogicalApps.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In this innovative text, Paul Chadwick explores a person-based cognitive therapy approach for distressing psychosis. The book describes in detail a cognitive therapy that addresses distress associated not only with the meaning given to 'symptoms', but also schemata, the self, and how people relate to voices, paranoia, etc. A clear, practical and client-centred framework is provided for clinicians, which includes:\* the use of Mindfulness for people with psychosis\* 'two chair methods', developed by the author for working with psychosis\* a detailed look at the ABC model applied to psychosis\* guidelines for working with symptomatic beliefs\* a new perspective on the therapeutic relationship and collaboration\* a new approach to case formulation based in Vygotsky's concept of the Zone of Proximal Development\* guidelines on the use of group therapy for psychosis.Person-Based Cognitive Therapy for Distressing Psychosis is a practical and important resource for all academics and clinicians who work with people with psychosis, or have an interest in 'Third Wave' cognitive therapies.…