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Northport (Paperback)
Teresa Reid, Robert C Hughes
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The Good Soil (Hardcover)
Allen C Hughes; Foreword by Leith Anderson
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This book rests on three cultures: applied science, engineering,
and management. While these plainly overlap to a degree, a person
cannot move from success in one to success in another without
considerable effort, dedication and talent. Clearly, an
understanding of these cultural differences is essential to
engineers whose career goal is to evolve into top-level managers.
The first step in gaining such understanding is to admit that these
three cultures are quite distinct. The applied science culture is
typified by the engineering school; the engineering culture is
typified by the company engineering design office; and the
management culture is typified by the senior management team and
the boardroom. The older one gets, the more one realizes the
enormous importance of "culture" to almost every important human
issue, and the topic of engineers becoming managers is certainly no
exception. The culture of a group is the set of all common traits,
responses, values, beliefs, priorities, attitudes and behaviors
which characterize that group. A group's culture is usually not
codified but is passed on, from older group members to younger ones
by a thousand subtle messages, most being nonverbal. Part I of This
BookHaving briefly established in Chapter 1 the inseparability of
engineering and management, we then look at the students who enter
an engineering school intending to graduate and become employed as
young engineers. Although they go to their first classes reasonably
expecting that they are now on course to become engineers, as
described in Chapter 2 what they usually find on offer, is the
culture of applied science. Part I is intended for engineering
students and should be read as early as possible in engineering
school. Chapter 3 argues that it is the duty of an engineering
school to acquaint all of its students not just with careers in
civil, chemical and electrical engineering, etc., but about careers
in engineering management as well-and to devote an appropriate
fraction of its financial and human resources to discharge this
duty. Chapter 4 shows, in abridged form, the entire journey from
the most abstract of mathematics to the realities of commerce. Also
featured in Part I of this book are two subjects (discussed in
Chapters 5 and 6) that are crucial for a future in management, yet
are rarely considered in a typical undergraduate applied science
education: marketing and office politics. Part II of This BookHere,
the target readers are functioning engineers in various nonacademic
organizations. Part II of this book is intended for young
practicing engineers and should be read as early as possible after
graduation. One must decide what the future options and
opportunities are, what one's strengths and weaknesses are, and
what one most enjoys doing-not just over the next year or two, but
over the remainder of one's career. Chapter 7 considers risk
management. No business can be successful without planning, and
planning requires making assumptions about the future. To achieve
the desired (well-considered, well-calculated) rewards requires a
commitment to the associated (well-considered, well-calculated)
risks. The second area examined (Chapter 8) is accountancy. Anyone
who does not understand the relation between his activities and the
financial needs of the business (or considers this relationship to
be someone else's problem) is in a self-limiting career. The third
area (Chapter 9) should be a source of excitement for engineers.
Their backgrounds and aptitudes prepare them especially well for
innovation. The relationship of R&D to innovation and the roles
of incubators, technology clusters and university laboratories are
also discussed. Finally, in Chapter 10, we examine the important
concept of intellectual capital. Knowledge-based companies-the ones
that are heavily dependent on what their employees know, how these
employees share this knowledge with other employees in the company,
and how all this knowledge g
Written by leading scholars in a range of disciplines (from law,
philosophy, politics and sociology to media studies and translation
studies), this book provides key insights into the globalization of
violence and the role of translation in this context, and includes
detailed empirical analyses of media representations and
translators accounts.
Adopting a distinctive structural political economy approach, this
book uniquely explains the blind spots of alternative political
economy approaches to international aid, and presents an original
framework for evaluating likely reformers' strength of commitment
and potential alliances with donors.
With a rapidly expanding elderly population, there has been a
marked increase in the incidence of dementia, and this dreadful,
debilitating illness now affects - directly or indirectly -
millions of people across the world. Dementia throws up a number of
particular clinical, ethical, and conceptual problems, which mostly
reflect complicated evaluative decisions, for instance about
diagnosis and the distinction between normal and abnormal ageing.
Different disciplines approach dementia in different ways - thus
there are disease, cognitive neuropsychology, and social
constructivist models of dementia, Underlying these models and
approaches, each of which is clinically useful, are various and
differing conceptual committments. These models carry ethical
implications concerning how we ought to treat people suffereing
from dementia.
Thinking through Dementia offers a critique of the main models used
to understand dementia-the biomedical, neuropsychological, and
social constructionist. It discusses both clinical issues and
cases, together with philosophical work that might help us better
understand and treat this illness. Drawing on philosophical
critique of models of dementia, as well as empirical data and
clinical experience, the book unifies the biological,
psychological, and social accounts of illness and disease.
Highly original and thought provoking, this book will interest
psychiatrists, philosophers, psychologists, and anyone involved in
the care and management of those with dementia.
Human Capital Systems, Analytics, and Data Mining provides human
capital professionals, researchers, and students with a
comprehensive and portable guide to human capital systems,
analytics and data mining. The main purpose of this book is to
provide a rich tool set of methods and tutorials for Human Capital
Management Systems (HCMS) database modeling, analytics, interactive
dashboards, and data mining that is independent of any human
capital software vendor offerings and is equally usable and
portable among both commercial and internally developed HCMS. The
book begins with an overview of HCMS, including coverage of human
resource systems history and current HCMS Computing Environments.
It next explores relational and dimensional database management
concepts and principles. HCMS Instructional databases developed by
the Author for use in Graduate Level HCMS and Compensation Courses
are used for database modeling and dashboard design exercises.
Exciting knowledge discovery and research Tutorials and Exercises
using Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) and data mining tools
through replication of actual original pay equity research by the
author are included. New findings concerning Gender Based Pay
Equity Research through the lens Comparable Worth and Occupational
Mobility are covered extensively in Human Capital Metrics,
Analytics and Data Mining Chapters.
From humble beginnings to a panoply of successes encompassing 87
years of vibrant living. That's the story interestingly told by
Edmund C. Hughes in this inspirational book detailing the author's
advance from a small town newspaper to the staff of General Douglas
MacArthur during World War II.
Japan is shifting onto a new trajectory for a more muscular
national security policy, US-Japan alliance ties functioning for
regional and global security, and the encirclement of China's
influence in East Asia. The author explores how PM Abe Shinz?'s
doctrine may prove contradictory and counter-productive to Japanese
national interests.
This title was first published in 2011.After World War II, a
systems approach to solving complex problems and managing complex
systems came into vogue among engineers, scientists, and managers,
fostered in part by the diffusion of digital computing
power.Enthusiasm for the approach peaked during the Johnson
administration, when it was applied to everything from military
command and control systems to poverty in American cities. Although
its failure in the social sphere, coupled with increasing
skepticism about the role of technology and "experts" in American
society, led to a retrenchment, systems methods are still part of
modern managerial practice.
This book lays bare the reality behind China's efforts at economic
modernization by showing: (1) what is happening to the industrial
forces that help shape the economy; (2) how economic agents have
behaved; (3) what government intentions really are; and (4) how the
transition from a centralized to a market-oriented economy has been
filled with contradictions and difficult choices. The author
examines issues such as China's WTO membership; the Three Gorges
Project; the widening differences between the urban and rural
areas; the government's efforts to protect its own interests and
maintain stability; the impact of reform; and the situation facing
state enterprises, the banking system, the agricultural sector, and
the environment.
This book lays bare the reality behind China's efforts at economic
modernization by showing: (1) what is happening to the industrial
forces that help shape the economy; (2) how economic agents have
behaved; (3) what government intentions really are; and (4) how the
transition from a centralized to a market-oriented economy has been
filled with contradictions and difficult choices. The author
examines issues such as China's WTO membership; the Three Gorges
Project; the widening differences between the urban and rural
areas; the government's efforts to protect its own interests and
maintain stability; the impact of reform; and the situation facing
state enterprises, the banking system, the agricultural sector, and
the environment.
This title was first published in 2011.After World War II, a
systems approach to solving complex problems and managing complex
systems came into vogue among engineers, scientists, and managers,
fostered in part by the diffusion of digital computing
power.Enthusiasm for the approach peaked during the Johnson
administration, when it was applied to everything from military
command and control systems to poverty in American cities. Although
its failure in the social sphere, coupled with increasing
skepticism about the role of technology and "experts" in American
society, led to a retrenchment, systems methods are still part of
modern managerial practice.
This unofficial compilation reviews the 100 best TED talks about
innovation from great minds worldwide. With quirky graphics and
memorable quotes, Great TED Talks: Innovation will challenge your
thinking, open your mind to new perspectives, and ignite your
passion for innovation. Learn how to unlock that elusive idea from
masters like Bill Gates or Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. Be open to new
ways of thinking and discover how Sir Richard Branson has been
wowing his customers with innovative experiences since before it
became a trend. Find inspiration in unusual places, and explore new
ways to collaborate with your team. Authenticity is key to your
business; find out how Sheryl Sandberg stepped out of her comfort
zone to find her voice, and how you can do the same. There are
thousands of TED talks to navigate—this book curates the most
inspiring and provides a commentary on the top 100 ways to boost
your inventiveness, find new avenues to explore, and overcome your
fears to unleash your full potential.
Eating healthier, losing weight, and trimming your waistline―no matter what your reasons for following the ketogenic diet are, starting is never as simple as it sounds. Equipping you with easy-to-follow meal plans, shopping lists, and need-to-know info about the keto lifestyle, The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners is your all-in-one resource for starting and sticking to the ketogenic diet. Key into keto and learn how good it can feel to lose weight and lead a healthy lifestyle with The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners cookbook.
The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners cookbook contains:
- 75 Easy to Follow Recipes using five main ingredients or less for every meal
- 14-Day Meal Plan jump-starting your ketogenic diet with shopping lists and balanced meals
- A Complete Overview explaining the fundamentals of the ketogenic diet and advice for living the keto-lifestyle
- Handy Charts illustrating calories and nutritional information
- Recipes in The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners include: Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie, Bacon-Artichoke Omelet, Chicken-Avocado Lettuce Wraps, Rosemary-Garlic Lamb Racks, Pesto Zucchini Noodles, Nutty Shortbread Cookies, and much more!
Endorsed by the Mayo Clinic and others in the medical community, the ketogenic diet has been proven as a healthy, effective way of achieving weight loss, as it consists of low-carb, high fat foods that prompt the body to burn fat for energy instead of glucose.
Human Capital Systems, Analytics, and Data Mining provides human
capital professionals, researchers, and students with a
comprehensive and portable guide to human capital systems,
analytics and data mining. The main purpose of this book is to
provide a rich tool set of methods and tutorials for Human Capital
Management Systems (HCMS) database modeling, analytics, interactive
dashboards, and data mining that is independent of any human
capital software vendor offerings and is equally usable and
portable among both commercial and internally developed HCMS. The
book begins with an overview of HCMS, including coverage of human
resource systems history and current HCMS Computing Environments.
It next explores relational and dimensional database management
concepts and principles. HCMS Instructional databases developed by
the Author for use in Graduate Level HCMS and Compensation Courses
are used for database modeling and dashboard design exercises.
Exciting knowledge discovery and research Tutorials and Exercises
using Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) and data mining tools
through replication of actual original pay equity research by the
author are included. New findings concerning Gender Based Pay
Equity Research through the lens Comparable Worth and Occupational
Mobility are covered extensively in Human Capital Metrics,
Analytics and Data Mining Chapters.
With more people in the world living into older age, Alzheimer's
and other Dementias: The Facts takes a comprehensive look at the
spread of dementia, and provides authoritative information and
practical advice for sufferers, their families, and the medical
professionals who care for them.
Written by a consultant in old age psychiatry, the book provides an
overview of all the different types of dementia (including
younger-onset dementias), from the most-recognized - Alzheimer's -
to the less-frequent types, such as those caused by inherited
metabolic disorders or HIV. The book guides the reader step-by-step
through how the brain works, and explains in clear and simple
language the effect of dementias on the brain, and the impact on an
individual's cognitive function.
A dedicated chapter explains how a diagnosis is reached, including
the different modes of assessment, from blood tests carried out by
a GP, to specialist scans, highlighting how the brain actually
works. Detailed sections cover the latest treatments available,
including the controversial use of antipsychotic medication, and
the possibility of disease-modifying treatments in the future.
The book also explains how the multi-disciplinary team works
together to look after the sufferer's social needs, such as bathing
and washing, as well as their spiritual and palliative needs.
Alzheimer's and other Dementias: The Facts provides all the
relevant information and guidance for sufferers, family and their
care-givers to choose the right intervention at the right time, to
create - as the book advocates - a unique and personalized
management plan.
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Chivalry and the Medieval Past (Paperback)
Katie Stevenson, Barbara Gribling; Contributions by Katie Stevenson, David W. Allan, Antti Matikkala, …
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An examination of the ways in which the fluid concept of "chivalry"
has been used and appropriated after the Middle Ages. One of the
most difficult and complex ethical and cultural codes to define,
chivalry has proved a flexible, ever-changing phenomenon,
constantly adapted in the hands of medieval knights, Renaissance
princes, early modern antiquarians, Enlightenment scholars, modern
civic authorities, authors, historians and re-enactors. This book
explores the rich variations in how the Middle Ages were
conceptualised and historicised to illuminate the plurality of uses
of the past. Using chivalry as a lens through which to examine
concepts and uses of the medieval, it provides a critical
assessment of the ways in which medieval chivalry became a
shorthand to express contemporary ideals, powerfully demonstrating
the ways in which history could be appropriated. The chapters
combine attention to documentary evidence with what material
culture can tell us, in particular using the built environment and
the landscape as sources to understand how the medieval past was
renegotiated. With contributions spanning diverse geographic
regions and periods, it redraws current chronological boundaries by
considering medievalism from the late Middle Ages to the present.
Katie Stevenson is Senior Lecturer in Late Mediaeval History and
Director of the Institute of Scottish Historical Research at the
University of St Andrews; Barbara Gribling is a Junior Research
Fellow in the Department of History at Durham University.
Contributors: David W. Allan, Stefan Goebel, Barbara Gribling,
Steven C. Hughes, Peter N. Lindfield, Antti Matikkala, Rosemary
Mitchell, Paul Pickering, Katie Stevenson
This book updates articles previously published in BJPsych Advances
to compile a current review of noteworthy subjects in old age
psychiatry. It opens with epidemiology, then offers information and
advice about a variety of disorders, including rare and unusual
dementias. It considers assessment, from cognitive testing and the
use of neuroimaging, to newer issues around biomarkers. Turning to
treatment and management, the book provides readers with up-to-date
evidence-based guidance on common situations that clinicians face,
from home assessments to giving advice about driving. It
refreshingly discusses self-management and the notion of recovery;
it reviews the literature on psychosocial interventions and
palliative care; and it tackles delirium and depression. The final
chapters explore related legal, ethical, and philosophical issues.
Written for old age psychiatrists and trainees, but also relevant
to other health and social care workers, this text shows the
excitement of old age psychiatry - its importance, breadth, and
depth.
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