Intended for courses devoted to engineering ethics, this work aims to promote thinking and discussion about moral and ethical issues that engineers face. It provides real world examples and cases, and offers a framework for understanding ethical dilemmas within engineering.[...]
An Intimate War tells the story of the last thirty-four years of conflict in Helmand Province, Afghani- stan as seen through the eyes of the Helmandis. In the West, this period is often defined through different lenses - the Soviet intervention, the civil war, the Taliban, and the post-2001 nation-b[...]
Co-written by a former AIA national president and the chair of architecture at UC-Berkeley, this book is a collection of key case studies of evidence-based design applied to architectural design primarily for healthcare and office buildings. Research in issues such as lighting, acoustics, and color [...]
(Book). A Martin acoustic guitar is the beloved instrument of millions of fans and famous players worldwide. Starting with the early days in New York circa 1833, this fabled story comes to life in the long-awaited revision of the seminal Martin History book. Originally published in 1975, this new ed[...]
Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-534--and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Microsoft Azure solution design and architecture. Designed for experienced IT pros ready to advance their status, " Exam Ref" focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Micro[...]
This book provides all the information that veterinarians need when using electrocardiography techniques for the first time. It is aimed squarely at the beginner, and is designed specifically for ease of use. It includes not only ECG tracings, but also clear and simple explanatory diagrams that acco[...]
An Intimate War tells the story of the last thirty-four years of conflict in Helmand Province, Afghanistan as seen through the eyes of the Helmandis. In the West, this period is often defined through different lenses - the Soviet intervention, the civil war, the Taliban, and the post-2001 nation-b[...]
While it may seem easy to paint a three dimensional miniature figure, to do it properly requires a practiced hand and some artistic techniques. Because the figure is so small the shadings and highlights must be emphasized to make the figure seem realistic. Mike Davidson has years of experience paint[...]
This volume covers the classic 'Beau Geste' period, of the French Foreign Legion when the corps was expanded during the most dynamic years of French imperial expansion. Legion battalions fought in the deserts and mountains of southern Algeria and Morocco, as well as in the jungles of North Vietnam, [...]
World War I (1914-1918) was a watershed in British military and social history, and even now the repercussions can still be felt. No town or village in the British Isles escaped casualty, and the creative genius of a generation was wiped out, at an incalculable loss to society. This book looks in de[...]
Now in its fourth edition, Martin and Schinzinger's "Ethics in Engineering" provides an introduction to the key issues in engineering ethics, taking account of both specific organizational contexts and broader technological trends. Current and thorough, it promotes critical thinking and discussion a[...]
What is happiness? How is it related to morality and virtue? Does living with illusion promote or diminish happiness? Is it better to pursue happiness with a partner than alone? Philosopher Mike W. Martin addresses these and other questions as he connects the meaning of happiness with the philosophi[...]
Brand new suite of AQA Biology resources for the new 2008 A Level specifications by bestselling authors and examiners, including Dynamic Learning and Personal Tutor digital resources.[...]
Brand new suite of AQA Biology resources for the new 2008 A Level specifications by bestselling authors and examiners, including Dynamic Learning and Personal Tutor digital resources.[...]
Find out how to use ethics in your own life with EVERYDAY MORALITY: AN INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED ETHICS. By looking at how everyday practical situations require an ethical response, you'll start to discover how to use what you're learning to lead a more rich and productive life. Whether it's hot topic[...]
This practical guide for undergraduate and HND/C students of Leisure and Tourism provides the tools to recognize and produce good research. It should enable readers to successfully evaluate their own tourism and leisure research and the research of others.[...]
Organisation Development, as a field, is messy, imperfect and hard to get hold of; it is like nailing jelly to the wall.A Field Guide for Organisation Development offers a variety of perspectives and unparalleled experiences from practitioners and researchers who all share an interest and involvemen[...]
Metrics-Based Process Mapping (MBPM) is a tactical-level, visual mapping approach that enables improvement teams to make effective, data-based decisions regarding waste elimination and measure ongoing process performance. The mapping technique, often used to drill down from a value stream map, integ[...]
Kaizen Events are an effective way to train organizations to break unproductive habits and adopt a continuous improvement philosophy while, at the same time, achieve breakthrough performance-level results. Through Kaizen Events, cross-functional teams learn how to make improvements in a methodologic[...]
Introducing the third volume of comic strips collecting the Eleventh Doctor's complete adventures from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine. In "Hunters of the Burning Stone," the famous Time Lord meets old friends - and some very old enemies - in an epic adventure through time and space[...]
A full-color volume of the comic strip adventures of the Doctor, as portrayed by Matt Smith, from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine[...]