The chemicals, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries worldwide rely upon being able to patent inventions in order to protect investment in research and development, and to reap commercial rewards. An increasingly globalised sector requires a global perspective, and this highly acclaimed book [...]
Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from our world to the world of the Bible. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The [...]
Part of The Geological Field Guide Series, Basic Geological Mapping, 5th Edition is an essential basic guide to field techniques in mapping geology. Now completely revised and updated the book retains the concise clarity which has made it an indispensable instant reference in its previous editions. [...]
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This book describes the effects of cold climates on the surface of the earth. Using scientific principles, the authors describe the evolution of ground thermal conditions and the origin of natural features such as frost heave, solifluction, slope instabilities, patterned ground, pingos and ice wedge[...]
The classic backpacker's handbook -- revised and updated -- providing expert guidelines for anyone who loves the outdoors.
The "Wilderness Guide" brings the savvy of the world's most famous and respected outdoor organization to everyone -- from the 16 million backpacking Americans to the more t[...]
Looks at performance in two critical areas - merger segmentation (the identification of critical characteristics and attributes separating more successful mergers from the rest) and category-specific synergy diagnosis (the differentiation of synergy benefits - expenses, revenues, tax - to ensure max[...]
Outlines various fundamental numerical methods that solve gravitational dynamics, hydrodynamics, and radiation transport equations. This book shows which methods are suitable for particular problems, demonstrates what the accuracy requirements are in numerical simulations, and suggests ways to test [...]
Introduces key numerical and statistical techniques through Maths in Action features. This book covers essential modules of a broad cross-section of undergraduate programs in engineering and technology.[...]
Relied on by over 90,000 readers as the text on how to design, implement, and appraise the utility of social programs through the use of evaluation methods, Evaluation, 7th Edition has been completely revised to include the latest techniques and approaches to evaluation as well as guidelines for how[...]
Within the tourism industry there is a growing consensus on the need for research to investigate the economic, social and environmental impacts of tourism. However, existing research methods texts are based solely on either the business approach or the social science approach to tourism. They often [...]
Here's all the information you need to provide your clients with superior litigation support services. Get up to speed quickly, with the aid of top experts, on trial preparation and testimony presentation, deposition, direct examination, and cross-examination. Authoritative and highly practical, thi[...]
Acomprehensive yet concise overview of the science behind common biochemical investigations, clearly demonstrating the reasoningfor choosing different tests and how these are made within the clinical setting.[...]
Offers basic needs of the managerial accounting student without unnecessary depth on advanced topics associated with the follow-up course cost accounting/cost management. This book provides supplements, readability, examples, and balanced end-of-chapter material.[...]