By popular demand, The Bruce Gavin trilogy is now a series. This fourth book is set in 2028. Jeb Bramble followed Bruce Gavin as President and he has just completed his two terms as President. The country has enjoyed 8 years without a foreign war and has no appetite for foreign involvement. The Iran and Israel conflict has escalated once again; this time to the ultimate crisis. Will the United States be willing to come to Israel's aid? The Republican Party is desperately seeking someone to follow Jeb against a formidable Democratic candidate with a family pedigree in US politics. Partisan politics is still the rule of the day. Can the Republicans find a leader that can garner support from both sides of the aisle? The country and the world are being forced to finally deal with the Autism epidemic. The rate of Autism is now one in every 50 births. The economic and societal impact is tremendous and being felt worldwide. Can a cure be found and at what cost? The journey continues and some of your favorite characters still have a role to play. Shalom to you

President Obama loses the 2012 election to the new Republican front runner, Bruce Gavin, the young Senator from Portland, Oregon. Campaign promises included reducing the National Debt dramatically and quickly before it bankrupts the country. (Review Comments) At the same time, the country is dealing with the moral issue of Gay Marriage. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments and close to a decision that may rock the country and even reach into the Presidency. (Review Comments) What will the President have to do to keep his promise of a return to fiscal sanity? Can he keep the Christian Right Wing of the Republican Party in check and avoid the label of a "RINO"? (Review Comments) With ALOHA , the authors take you beyond today's traditional thinking and set you up for a ride into the future. The interesting part of this fiction is that it could be reality within a few more years. Are you ready for it?

GOODBYE is the third and final book of the Aloha trilogy. The series began with ALOHA and was followed by ADIOS. President Bruce Gavin is well into his second term as the 45th President of the United States. Over the course of his Presidency he has resolved many significant problems faced by the United States, yet as he looks to the future the challenges may be even greater. Al-Qaeda has not gone away and in many ways has grown even stronger. There is no question that they now have cells operating within the United States with the sole purpose to kill Americans and disrupt our way of life. The Supreme Court has set a date for final arguments on California's Proposition 8 appeal. Will a decision rendered only impact gay marriage in California or will it set the "Law of the Land"? There are still those in the country that won't accept the possibility of a "First Man" in the White House, but what options will they have if the Proposition is not upheld on appeal? Last, the President has been in opposition to the ongoing war in Afghanistan but it has continued and has taken a major toll on our soldiers and our society. Can it be stopped and at what cost? The Gavin Presidency comes to a close and the characters that have made this trilogy a thrill ride from the very beginning are saying, GOODBYE. Hang on to your hats the ride isn't over (I have a photo i would like uploaded for the back cover)

Ciao is the fifth book of the Bruce Gavin series that started with "Aloha." This book is set in 2031. Rose Kennedy Schlossberg had earned the nickname "Iron Lady" and the respect of people all over the world. Her quest for a second term as President is about to begin. Her first real campaign. With Israel now the newest and 50th State it became clear to the administration that its inclusion brought with it a lot of unforeseen problems. At the top of the list is the problem with Palestine. For 50 years the Israelis and the Palestinians have fought over their homelands. Can the President solve this problem without alienating the Israelis, the Palestinians, or both? The 28th Amendment to the Constitution has been proposed to allow for the disbanding of the electoral college and the election of the President and Vice President by popular vote. Ratification by the states seems assured. While seemingly a non-issue, the amendment also allows for the NIP (National Initiative Plan) where voters can petition for actual laws that will be passed by popular vote and bypass a stagnant Congress. What kind of challenges might this bring? To make matters worse, the woman who was the "mole" that provided information to the Iranians on the readiness of Israel's nuclear capability, has disappeared. Where will she turn up and what effect will she have? Combine all of this with the fact that Rose Kennedy Schlossberg is single and lonely. Even Presidents are in need of love and companionship. Yet, when in such a position of power, can you trust someone enough to give yourself? We hope you enjoy this continuing saga and CIAO

Sayonara is the last book, in the second trilogy, of the Aloha Series. The series begins in 1950 with Aloha and concludes in 2036 with Sayonara. The characters are the heart of the series. Through their eyes, opinions and actions the audience is taken through a series of themes and plot points drawn from today's headlines. Sayonara introduces a few new characters and continues with many of the popular ones that have surfaced during the past five books. In 2011, the great earthquake and tsunami hit Japan with a force as powerful as any natural disaster recorded in history. How is it possible that this natural event could lead to a nuclear war? The first woman President of the United States, Rose Kennedy Schlossberg, continues to govern with unparalleled popularity, but like all powerful leaders she is not without her enemies. President Schlossberg is also a single woman with significant feelings for a special man in her life. Can the President have a personal life while holding the most powerful position in the world and can she avoid the enemy that would give anything to see her dead? As usual, North Korea is the wild card in the state of world affairs. The succession of power in the country is of concern to all world powers. Will the son of the current Supreme Leader assume power and shake the world order with the threat of using a nuclear weapon? All of this combines to make Sayonara a thrill filled political ride that concludes this amazing series. If you have not read them in order, you should. They are Aloha, Adios, Goodbye, Shalom, Ciao and Sayonara. Available at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com

ADIOS is the second book in this action packed political thriller trilogy. The first in the series was ALOHA. If you liked ALOHA, then you're going to love ADIOS. President Bruce Gavin has his hands full with problems on all fronts. At the top of his list are illegal immigration and the influx of drugs from the Mexican Drug Cartels. Now he learns that al-Qaeda has been in meetings with the largest cartel in Mexico. Nothing good can come from this. Can a determined woman with two small children stop the most powerful Cartel in Mexico? Follow her intense journey as the drug cartel desperately seeks to destroy her and her family. Will her actions impact US policy on immigration? President Gavin is "out of the closet" and in a relationship with a defrocked Catholic Priest. Will the US and the World accept an openly gay President or will his sexuality be the cause of his ultimate demise? ADIOS sets you up for the finale in the last book of the trilogy, GOODBYE.

The Gaba Receptors, Third Edition, presents a critical appraisal of our current understanding of the molecular, behavioral, biochemical, clinical, and pharmacological properties of GABA receptors. Emphasis is placed on exploring cutting-edge findings on the structureal properties of receptor sites, mechanisms of receptor expression, chemical agents that differentiate receptor subtypes, and phenotypes displayed by GABA receptor null mice. Chapters in this updated and expanded edition examine such topics as GABA receptor subypes, trafficking postsynaptic GABA receptors, GABA receptor mutations associated with idiopathic generalized epilepsies and febrile seizures, and GABA receptors as a potential therapeutic target.

The Value Stream Mapping Facilitator Guide provides the structure to help guide the facilitator through the Value Stream Mapping process. This guide is the center of the VSM training package. Enna's Value Stream Mapping Facilitator Guide is designed to let you communicate and lead the process of developing your current and future state maps. This allows you to perform your workshops with confidence and lead your initiative internally.

Training Within Industry is the structural genesis of Lean Manufacturing and the heart of kaizen, the practice of small continuous improvements. From the Toyota Production System to the standardization of training retail sales clerks, Training Within Industry proves that true innovation is timeless. The training material contained in this 8 1/2 x 11", 84 page Training Within Industry book is as applicable today as it was when it was first written down, decades ago.

Training Within Industry is the structural genesis of Lean Manufacturing and the heart of Kaizen - the practice of continuous improvements. From the Toyota Production System to the standardization of training retail sales clerks, Training Within Industry is one of the original document sets provided to Toyota after World War 2 by the United States Government, and it proves that Toyota's true innovation came from these structured documents. The training material contained in this 8.5 X 11 inches, 86 page Training Within Industry book is as applicable today as it was when it was first written down, decades ago.

The Lean Workshop Participant Workbook is designed to be used during the Lean Manufacturing Workshop. These workbooks allow participants to systematically follow the Facilitator through the Lean Manufacturing presentation and workshop. This workbook can be personalized and retained by the participant for continued reference long after the training and workshop has concluded.

Mechanochemistry has been recently ackwnoledged by IUPAC as one of the top ten emerging technologies in chemistry, answering to the increased demand for clean processes and sustainable reaction conditions. This book focuses on the rediscovery of mechanochemistry for inorganic, organic and organo-metallic materials. Focus on experimental techniques and equipment will show how to implement mechanochemistry as an innovative way to sustainability in academic laboratories. The contents are ideal for researchers starting off in industry and academia, as well as advanced students.

The Gaba Receptors, Third Edition, presents a critical appraisal of our current understanding of the molecular, behavioral, biochemical, clinical, and pharmacological properties of GABA receptors. Emphasis is placed on exploring cutting-edge findings on the structureal properties of receptor sites, mechanisms of receptor expression, chemical agents that differentiate receptor subtypes, and phenotypes displayed by GABA receptor null mice. Chapters in this updated and expanded edition examine such topics as GABA receptor subypes, trafficking postsynaptic GABA receptors, GABA receptor mutations associated with idiopathic generalized epilepsies and febrile seizures, and GABA receptors as a potential therapeutic target.

Since the discovery that neuronal transmission can be chemically mediated, a large number of compounds have been found in the mammalian central nervous system which appear to function as neurotransmitter agents. Recently, electrophysiological and biochemical methods have been developed which have enabled neuroscientists to classify better the myriad of neurotransmitter receptor sites in brain and to study their properties in finer detail. As a result of these investigations, a significant number of new discoveries have been made about the mechanisms involved in neurotransmitter receptor interactions, the role neurotransmitters play in the actions of pharmacological agents and in the pathogenesis of various neuropsychiatric disorders. The present two volume text was compiled to summarize the information relating to the physiological, biochemical, pharmacological and functional characteristics of neurotransmitter receptor sites. While emphasis is placed on neurotransmitter receptors in the mammalian central nervous system, the characteristics of these receptors in other species, both vertebrate and invertebrate, are also discussed where appropriate. While these books cover the major classes of putative neurotransmitters - amino acids, peptides and biogenic amines - and are therefore broad in scope, each is discussed in a concise fashion to highlight the major points of historical and contemporary interest. In addition to outlining data, each chapter addresses current theories relating to the various aspects of receptor properties and function in an attempt to reveal the directions of future research and as a stimulus for other workers in the field.

Since the discovery that neuronal transmission can be chemically mediated, a large number of compounds have been found in the mammalian central nervous system which appear to function as neurotransmitter agents. Recently, electro physiological and biochemical methods have been developed which have enabled neuroscientists to classify better the myriad of neurotransmitter receptor sites in brain and to study their properties in finer detail. As a result of these investigations, a significant number of new discoveries have been made about the mechanisms involved in neurotransmitter receptor interactions, the role neurotransmitters play in the actions of pharmacological agents and in the pathogenesis of various neuropsychiatric disorders. The present two volume text was compiled to summarize the information relating to the physiological, biochemical, pharmacological and functional characteristics of neurotransmitter receptor sites. While emphasis is placed on neurotransmitter receptors in the mammalian central nervous system, the characteristics of these receptors in other species, both vertebrate and invertebrate, are also discussed where appropriate. While these books cover the major classes of putative neurotransmitters - amino acids, peptides and biogenic amines - and are therefore broad in scope, each is discussed in a concise fashion to highlight the major points of historical and contemporary interest. In addition to outlining data, each chapter addresses current theories relating to the various aspects of receptor properties and function in an attempt to reveal the directions of future research and as a stimulus for other workers in the field.

The 5S Office Participant Workbook is to be used during the implementation of a 5S Office Workshop. This workbook will be used by the participant to follow along with the presentation and as a reference during the workshop as it answers key questions. The workbook should be retained for continued reference long after training is finished.

Un libro de trabajo sobre VSM (espanol). A workbook on VSM (Spanish).