Author: Ervin Laszlo
Publisher: Hampton Press (NJ)
Keywords: systems, theory, complexity, human, sciences, advances, time, view, world, holistic, vision
Number of Pages: 103
Published: 1996-06-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 1572730536
ISBN-13: 9781572730533
Taking the view that understanding the meaning behind the complex formulas of science is more important than ever, this work attempts to explain the systems view of the world as the paradigm of the latest scientific developments.
Authors:Terje A. Skotheim, John Reynold,
Publisher: CRC Pre
Keywords: polymers, handbook, conducting, third, characterization, properties, theory, synthesis, conjugated
Number of Pages: 1024
Published: 2006-12-26
List price: $185.95
ISBN-10: 1420043587
ISBN-13: 9781420043587
Many significant fundamental concepts and practical applications have developed since the publication of the best-selling second edition of the Handbook of Conducting Polymers. Now divided into two books, the third edition continues to retain the excellent expertise of the editors and world-renowned contributors while providing superior coverage of recent advances in the chemistry, physics, and materials science of conjugated and conducting organic polymers.Conjugated Polymers: Theory, Synthesis, Properties, and Characterization, the first volume in the set, focuses on the theories, synthetic
Authors:Julie A. Jacko, Constantine Stephanidi,
Publisher: CRC Pre
Keywords: human, volume, factors, ergonomics, part, practice, computer, interaction, theory
Number of Pages: 1344
Published: 2003-09-01
List price: $409.95
ISBN-10: 0805849300
ISBN-13: 9780805849301
This four volume set provides the complete proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction held June, 2003 in Crete, Greece. A total of 2,986 individuals from industry, academia, research institutes, and governmental agencies from 59 countries submitted their work for presentation at the conference. The papers address the latest research and development efforts, as well as highlight the human aspects of design and use of computing systems. Those accepted for presentation thoroughly cover the entire field of human-computer interaction, including the cognitive, soc
Author: Carl Q. Rousseau (Editor) Peter Grant (Editor)
Publisher: ASTM
Keywords: technical, publication, stp, special, astm, structures, theory, practice, composite
Number of Pages: 552
Published: 2000-11-01
List price: $325.00
ISBN-10: 0803128622
ISBN-13: 9780803128620
This comprehensive new ASTM publication reflects the latest worldwide research in composite structures technology, and specifically focuses on structural certification and qualification concerns. 29 peer-reviewed papers, written by academia, government, and industry experts, are divided into the following sections: ? Structural Damage Tolerance ? Skin-Stringer Behavior ? Rotorcraft and Propeller Structural Qualification Issues ? Bolted Joint Analysis ? Test Methods ? Strength Prediction ? Environmental Effects This publication will be of interest to ? Engineers and Designers involved with Comp
Authors:Jean-Philippe Bouchaud, Marc Potter,
Publisher: Cambridge University Pre
Keywords: risk, physics, management, statistical, derivative, financial, theory, pricing
Number of Pages: 400
Published: 2004-02-02
List price: $101.00
ISBN-10: 0521819164
ISBN-13: 9780521819169
Summarizing market data developments, some inspired by statistical physics, this book explains how to better predict the actual behavior of financial markets with respect to asset allocation, derivative pricing and hedging, and risk control. Risk control and derivative pricing are major concerns to financial institutions. The need for adequate statistical tools to measure and anticipate amplitude of potential moves of financial markets is clearly expressed, in particular for derivative markets. Classical theories, however, are based on assumptions leading to systematic (sometimes dramatic) und
Authors:Thomas E. Harris, Mark D. Nelso,
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: communication, environment, routledge, global, series, practice, organizational, theory, applied
Number of Pages: 424
Published: 2007-07-25
List price: $75.00
ISBN-10: 0805859411
ISBN-13: 9780805859416
Applied Organizational Communication provides a current, in-depth analysis of the theories and practices critical to understanding organizational communication concepts in a global environment. Exploring the diverse communication challenges in todays organizations, this text: Explains the impact of critical environmental influences on all levels; Provides extensive discussion of teams, leadership, technology, listening, and interpersonal communication; Offers current analysis, utilizing a broad base of information and research; and Establishes links between organizational communication and pe
Author: Charles Fayette Taylor
Publisher: The MIT Pre
Keywords: combustion, fuels, materials, design, revised, practice, engine, theory, internal, vol
Number of Pages: 800
Published: 1985-03-19
List price: $65.00
ISBN-10: 0262700271
ISBN-13: 9780262700276
This revised edition of Taylor’s classic work on the internal-combustion engine incorporates changes and additions in engine design and control that have been brought on by the world petroleum crisis, the subsequent emphasis on fuel economy, and the legal restraints on air pollution. The fundamentals and the topical organization, however, remain the same. The analytic rather than merely descriptive treatment of actual engine cycles, the exhaustive studies of air capacity, heat flow, friction, and the effects of cylinder size, and the emphasis on application have been preserved. These are
