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Mathematical modelling modules feature in most university
undergraduate mathematics courses. As one of the fastest growing
areas of the curriculum it represents the current trend in teaching
the more complex areas of mathematics. This book introduces
mathematical modelling to the new style of undergraduate - those
with less prior knowledge, who require more emphasis on application
of techniques in the following sections: What is mathematical
modelling?; Seeing modelling at work through population growth;
Seeing modelling at work through published papers; Modelling in
mechanics.
Written in the lively interactive style of the Modular Mathematics
Series, this text will encourage the reader to take part in the
modelling process.
'Reg Fearman is the man who knows all of speedway's secrets ... and
is prepared to reveal them. He has taken a unique, full-throttle,
white-knuckle ride to the top as an international rider, a
world-class team manager, a successful promoter and a formidable
administrator. He has never ducked a confrontation, on or off the
speedway track; he knows the glamorous and the murky side of a
tough, fabulously exciting and sometimes cruel sport, and he spares
no one's blushes ... not even his own' - John Chaplin, speedway's
leading historian 'From humble origins in London's East End, this
is the story of how Reg Fearman became a local hero with West Ham,
the cockney giants of speedway, and went on to represent his
country, first as a rider at the tender age of 17, and then as an
international manager. A captivating mixture of sporting
achievement, politics and business and social history, it also
looks at how speedway was resurrected from the doldrums of the late
1950s and dragged into a new 'Jet Age' golden era, a time which
paved the way for the heights that the sport has enjoyed in the
twenty-first century as a global phenomenon. Including a plethora
of untold truths, revelations and a rich treasure trove of
photographs, Reg lays bare for the first time the sensational
inside story of the resurrection of speedway ... warts and all!' -
Dr Brian Belton, JP and author
This book offers a comparative analysis of value and identity
changes in several post-Soviet countries. In light of the
tremendous economic, social and political changes in former
communist states, the authors compare the values, attitudes and
identities of different generations and cultural groups. Based on
extensive empirical data, using quantitative and qualitative
methods to study complex social identities, this book examines how
intergenerational value and identity changes are linked to
socio-economic and political development. Topics include the rise
of nationalist sentiments, identity formation of ethnic and
religious groups and minorities, youth identity formation and
intergenerational value conflicts.
This book offers a comparative analysis of value and identity
changes in several post-Soviet countries. In light of the
tremendous economic, social and political changes in former
communist states, the authors compare the values, attitudes and
identities of different generations and cultural groups. Based on
extensive empirical data, using quantitative and qualitative
methods to study complex social identities, this book examines how
intergenerational value and identity changes are linked to
socio-economic and political development. Topics include the rise
of nationalist sentiments, identity formation of ethnic and
religious groups and minorities, youth identity formation and
intergenerational value conflicts.
During the century leading up to this book's publication in 1941,
there had been a complete revolution in conditions governing the
habits and numbers of wildfowl in many parts of the world.
Industrial innovations such as the breech-loading gun, the
steam-engine, and the internal combustion engine not only increased
destruction, but, by disturbance of previously quiet resting
places, led to vast changes in distribution. In most locations,
these changes were masked by seasonal fluctuations, and too slow
for the average wildfowler to notice. But it began to be realised,
especially in North America, that the number of wildfowl was
seriously diminishing. To obtain accurate information, the
International Committee for Bird Preservation adopted a
far-reaching scheme of investigation and inquiry. This first volume
contains eight papers by specialists.
During the century leading up to this book's publication in 1941,
there had been a complete revolution in conditions governing the
habits and numbers of wildfowl in many parts of the world.
Industrial innovations such as the breech-loading gun, the
steam-engine, and the internal combustion engine not only increased
destruction, but, by disturbance of previously quiet resting
places, led to vast changes in distribution. In most locations,
these changes were masked by seasonal fluctuations, and too slow
for the average wildfowler to notice. But it began to be realised,
especially in North America, that the number of wildfowl was
seriously diminishing. To obtain accurate information, the
International Committee for Bird Preservation adopted a
far-reaching scheme of investigation and inquiry. This first
publication gives the results of the investigations in Scotland. It
attempts to record a distributional index and practical estimate of
a country's total stock of wildfowl.
The Ladybird Book of London is a gem from the Ladybird vintage
archive. First published in 1961, this is a classic Ladybird
hardback book, packed with information about Britain's capital.
This new edition is exactly the same as the original, with a dust
jacket and beautifully reproduced images. 'The story of London, her
sights and history, is illustrated with twenty-four beautiful
full-page pictures. Starting from Trafalgar Square this book takes
you through famous streets to see historic buildings, to learn
something of the story of Britain's famous capital. Westminster
Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower, Guildhall and the City,
Hampton Court and Kew Gardens, the Zoo and Madame Tussaud's - they
are all here.'
This is the fascinating, detailed account of the rise and fall of
the largest banking house ever before established in the South,
whose financial misfeasance during the prosperous twenties led to
its eventual collapse and brought ruin to numerous innocent
investors. Caldwell and Company was founded in Nashville in 1917 by
Rogers Caldwell, the son of a leading local banker and businessman.
Beginning as a small underwriter and distributor of Southern
municipal bonds, the firm soon branched out into real estate bonds
and industrial securities as well. Control of important banks in
Tennessee and Arkansas was acquired; newspapers, and even
Nashville's professional baseball team, came under the firm's
ownership. Caldwell and Company was, truly, a pioneer conglomerate.
Caldwell and Company also ventured into the realm of politics,
supporting certain politicians (notably Colonel Luke Lea) with
questionable benefits accruing to the firm, including substantial
state deposits in Caldwells Bank of Tennessee. In November 1930 the
firm went into receivership. Unethical practices, including
overextension in the acquisition of banks, insurance companies, and
other business, had already strain Caldwell and Company's assets.
With the 1929 collapse of stock prices. Rogers Caldwell could not
meet the company's obligations, and he began to squeeze all
available cash from the various controlled firms. He also
negotiated a merger between Caldwell and Company and Banco-Kentucky
Company of Louisville-a transaction which must stand as one of the
strangest deals in the annals of American business. Even the
aforementioned State of Tennessee deposits, which helped float his
empire for a while, could not prevent its collapse-a collapse which
resulted in a multi-million dollar loss to Tennessee's Treasury,
public hysteria, and clamor for the impeachment of the Governor of
Tennessee. Originally Published in 1939, this edition includes a
new introduction in which the author comments on the long-run
implications of the Caldwell episode and reports the outcome of
legal actions, both civil and criminal, still pending at the time
the book was first published.
Many forms of alternative therapies are available today and this
book provides fascinating coverage of what they are with clear
guidelines on how spiritually safe or unsafe they might be. The
authors point to the early history and principles of alternative
healing methods that enlighten the reader to the spiritual origins
of new age healing practices. Many of these practices, including
reflexology, yoga and acupuncture, to name just a few, have seen a
rise in popularity even amongst some Christians. But are these
healing practices spiritually safe and what are the consequences?
This book highlights the dangers and provides positive steps to
take in the right direction towards true wholeness and well- being
in our lives. It will help those who have been involved in
alternative therapies and want to free themselves from its effects.
This book is part of Sovereign World's 'Truth & Freedom' series
based on the renowned teaching program from Ellel Ministries
International.
Now back in print The rise and fall of a Southern financial empire.
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The People of Panama (Hardcover)
John Berry 1913- Biesanz; Created by Mavis Hiltunen Joint Author Biesanz
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R1,140
Discovery Miles 11 400
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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The People of Panama (Paperback)
John Berry 1913- Biesanz; Created by Mavis Hiltunen Joint Author Biesanz
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R808
Discovery Miles 8 080
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Many proclaim the value of leaders. Many revere entrepreneurs, as
if that's all that's needed. And yet someone - the manager - must
embrace leadership and be entrepreneurial while building and
running the firm to meet stakeholder expectations. The manager
configures the firm, hires the people, organises the people and the
technology, motivates, develops and rewards the people, looks after
their wellbeing and drives change, ultimately securing the firm's
sustainability and productivity. This book details how management
of the firm should be done. It builds practical models that
managers can follow to get the very best out of their human
resource.
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