The Toyota Production System is thebenchmark used throughout theworld for "lean" thinking. Now youcan model your own processes after those ofthe company that "wrote the book on supplychain management." Written by two experts on the subject, alongwith a former Toyota senior executive, thisbook detai[...]
Features comprehensive coverage of the use of lasers and related technologies for skin rejuvenation. This title offers practical, step-by-step coverage on the use of lasers, ultrasound, radio frequency, and other technologies for skin improvement. It helps dermatologists maximize the usefulness of t[...]
Negotiation is a critical skill needed for effective management. This title takes an experiential approach and explores the major concepts and theories of the psychology of bargaining and negotiation and the dynamics of interpersonal and inter-group conflict and its resolution.[...]
Essentials of Negotiation, 4/e is a short paperback derivative from the main text, Negotiation, 5/e. It explores the major concepts and theories of the psychology of bargaining and negotiation, and the dynamics of interpersonal and inter-group conflict and its resolution. Fourteen of the 20 chapters[...]
The field of nanoscience has undergone tremendous growth over the years as the number of applications of nanoparticles and nanostructured materials have proliferated. This title features a discussion of the inter-relations between modelling, synthesis and physical properties of nanoparticles and nan[...]
Ideal for students on all construction courses Topics presented concisely in plain language and with clear drawings Fully updated to include all revisions to Building and Construction regulations Building Construction Handbook is an authoritative reference for all construction students and professio[...]
Delves into the complexities of fishing to provide positive short cuts to success. This book offers coverage of the major coarse species including roach, bream, pike, tench, crucians, barbel, chub, rudd, perch and dace, and carp. It is intended for anglers of all ages and levels of ability.[...]
On his deathbed, Alex Roy's father dropped tantalizing hints about the notorious Cannonball Run of the 1970s, the utterly illegal high-speed non-stop races from New York to LA. Inspired by his father's dying words, and against the advice of his friends, Roy enters this mysterious world - trying both[...]
The team behind London's most inviting artisan bakery shares their secrets for high-quality handmade bread and delicious vibrant food--from French Dark Sourdough to Ricotta, Lemon, and Sage Bread Pie
The first stunning cookbook from Gail's takes us through the day with inventive, fresh recipes. [...]
This book was shortlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize. It was shortlisted for the 2014 Costa Biography Award. It is long listed for the 2015 Orwell Prize. It is the winner of the 2014 Political Book Awards Political Biography of the Year. Roy Jenkins was probably the best Prime Minister Britai[...]
William Cavendish, the father of the first Earl, dissolved monasteries for Henry VIII. Bess, his second wife, was gaoler-companion to Mary Queen of Scots during her long imprisonment in England. Arbella Stuart, their granddaughter, was a heartbeat away from the throne of England and their grandson, [...]
This is the greatest story ever told by the world's most beloved sportsman, Roy of the Rovers, in his own words for the first time. It is about the shocking details of the five terrifying kidnappings that threatened to blight his playing career; the stomach-churning murder attempt in 1980, which lef[...]
Self-regulation refers to the self's ability to control its own thoughts, emotions, and actions. This work provides a synthesis and overview of the research findings of what is known of the successes and failures of self-regulation. It discusses the importance of the concept of self-regulation to ge[...]
The financial technology environment is a dynamic, high-pressured, fast-paced world in which developing fast and efficient buy-and-sell order processing systems and order executing (clearing and settling) systems is of primary importance. This book presents the technology and the finance side of thi[...]
A resource for chemical, process, or plant engineers who need to select, design or configure a plant successfully and profitably. It includes information on design methods for various standard equipments, with an emphasis on real-world process design and performance. It also includes equipment cost [...]
A facility is only as efficient and profitable as the equipment that is in it. This highly influential book is a powerful resource for chemical, process, or plant engineers who need to select, design or configure plant successfully and profitably. Written by some of the most experienced and well-kno[...]
"Chemical Process Equipment" is a results-oriented reference for engineers who specify, design, maintain or run chemical and process plant. This book delivers information on the selection, sizing and operation of process equipment in a format that enables quick and accurate decision making on standa[...]
For courses in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, HVAC System Design, and Principles of Heating/Ventilating/Ac/Refrigeration in two-year college departments of HVAC or four-year M.E. or M.E.T. departments. This text provides a detailed, applications-oriented treatment of the mechanical refrigerati[...]
Written in a conversational style, this book views the industry from a business perspectiveâexamining the management, marketing and finance issues most important to industry members. Chapters reveal an integrated model of tourism and address consumer behavior, service quality and personal selli[...]
Written in a conversational style, this book views the industry from a business perspective--examining the management, marketing and finance issues most important to industry members. Chapters reveal an integrated model of tourism and address consumer behavior, service quality and personal selling. [...]
'Roy Porter, a historian of formidable range, turns to urban history in this marvellously lucid, informative and passionate book...Porter's facts are always at the service of the narrative, which has a finely maintained momentum, balancing statistics with the words of historians, diarists and noveli[...]