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According to the Project Management Institute, over 80 percent of a
project manager's job is communication--yet most project management
books hardly discuss it. Certified project management professional
G. Campbell explains how to ensure every component of a project is
understood by the people responsible for execution to drive your
project to completion and success. Communications Skills for
Project Managers does this by focusing on communication skills such
as how to: keep those on the project team--as well as upper
management--involved and informed; establish a plan for
communication; effectively present to stakeholders; compete with
other initiatives within the organization; convey reasons for
change; and more. Even a project that is brought in on time and on
budget can be considered a failure if those outside the project
team weren't kept informed about progress and goals. This important
guide provides practical advice and strategies for overcoming
shifting organizational priorities, constantly evolving
expectations, and leadership turnover through the power of clear
communication to consistently produce results.
Thomas Sankara was one of Africa's most important anti-imperialist
leaders of the late 20th Century. His declaration that fundamental
socio-political change would require a 'certain amount of madness'
drove the Burkinabe Revolution and resurfaced in the country's
popular uprising in 2014. This book looks at Sankara's political
philosophies and legacies and their relevance today. Analyses of
his synthesis of Pan-Africanism and humanist Marxist politics, as
well as his approach to gender, development, ecology and
decolonisation offer new insights to Sankarist political
philosophies. Critical evaluations of the limitations of the
revolution examine his relationship with labour unions and other
aspects of his leadership style. His legacy is revealed by looking
at contemporary activists, artists and politicians who draw
inspiration from Sankarist thought in social movement struggles
today, from South Africa to Burkina Faso. In the 30th anniversary
of his assassination, this book illustrates how Sankara's political
praxis continues to provide lessons and hope for decolonisation
struggles today.
Although the programming and use of a Digital Signal Processor
(DSP) may not be the most complex process, utilizing DSPs in
applications such as motor control can be extremely challenging for
the first-time user. DSP-Based Electromechanical Motion Control
provides a general application guide for students and engineers who
want to implement DSP-based motion control systems in products and
industrial systems. This overview explains the benefits of
integrating DSP into motion control, detailing the degree of
freedom provided by a a DSP for the development of constructive,
computationally extensive algorithms. The authors explain how the
use of these advanced algorithms can drastically increase the
performance and efficiency of an electromechanical system. Chapters
are supported by laboratory exercises, enabling you to immediately
apply the information to practical scenarios. Following an
extensive analysis of the LF2407 DSP processor, the book presents
numerous real-world applications, demonstrating current use and
inspiring future development.
Although the programming and use of a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) may not be the most complex process, utilizing DSPs in applications such as motor control can be extremely challenging for the first-time user. DSP-Based Electromechanical Motion Control provides a general application guide for students and engineers who want to implement DSP-based motion control systems in products and industrial systems.
This overview explains the benefits of integrating DSP into motion control, detailing the degree of freedom provided by a a DSP for the development of constructive, computationally extensive algorithms. The authors explain how the use of these advanced algorithms can drastically increase the performance and efficiency of an electromechanical system.
Chapters are supported by laboratory exercises, enabling you to immediately apply the information to practical scenarios. Following an extensive analysis of the LF2407 DSP processor, the book presents numerous real-world applications, demonstrating current use and inspiring future development.
Food Science and Technology is considered the flagship textbook for
degree level studies in food science, supported by the
International Union of Food Science and Technology. The
comprehensive text and reference book is designed to cover all the
essential elements of food science and technology, including all
core aspects of major food science and technology degree programs
being taught worldwide. This second edition sees major development
of the book's accessibility and features as well as a greater use
of colour, photos and illustrations to enhance the reader's
learning experience and to appeal to students in the subject. The
editor, Geoffrey Campbell-Platt, is a world-renowned food scientist
with a long career in industry and academia, and is currently
President of the world s biggest professional association for food
science, the International Union of Food Science and Technology
(IUFoST). Each chapter is written by an expert in their chosen
field, thus presenting a collection of authoritative authors in one
volume, suitable for food science and technology degree programmes
and food industry professionals. About IUFoST The International
Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) is a
country-membership organisation representing some 65 member
countries, and around 200,000 food scientists and technologists
worldwide. IUFoST is the global voice of food science and
technology, dedicated to promoting the sharing of knowledge and
good practice in food science and technology internationally.
IUFoST organises World Congresses of Food Science and Technology,
and has established the International Academy of Food Science and
Technology (IAFoST) to which eminent food scientists can be elected
by peer review. For further information about IUFoST and its
activities, visit: www.iufost.org
This volume contains the proceedings of the first ICASE/LaRC Work
shop on Computational Electromagnetics and Its Applications
conducted by the Institute for Computer Applications in Science and
Engineering and NASA Langley Research Center. We had several goals
in mind when we decided, jointly with the Elec tromagnetics
Research Branch, to organize this workshop on Computa tional
Electromagnetics ( CEM). Among our goals were a desire to obtain an
overview of the current state of CEM, covering both algorithms and
ap plications and their effect on NASA's activities in this area.
In addition, we wanted to provide an attractive setting for
computational scientists with expertise in other fields, especially
computational fluid dynamics (CFD), to observe the algorithms and
tools of CEM at work. Our expectation was that scientists from both
fields would discover mutually beneficial inter connections and
relationships. Another goal was to learn of progress in solution
algorithms for electromagnetic optimization and design problems;
such problems make extensive use of field solvers and computational
effi ciency is at a premium. To achieve these goals we assembled
the renowned group of speakers from academia and industry whose
talks are contained in this volume. The papers are printed in the
same order in which the talks were pre sented at the meeting. The
first paper is an overview of work currently being performed in the
Electromagnetic Research Branch at the Langley Research Center."
This collection of essays comprises a number of case studies from
key wine-growing regions and countries around the world.
Contributors focus on the development of the wine business and its
overall importance and impact in terms of the regional and domestic
economy and the international economy
This collection of essays comprises a number of case studies from
key wine-growing regions and countries around the world. The
contributors focus on the development of the wine business and its
overall importance and impact in terms of the regional and domestic
economy and the international economy.
In this chronology Gordon Campbell brings his unique command of
manuscripts associated with John Milton to the first synthesis of
the Milton documents attempted in forty years. Many manuscripts
that have been lost to view have been rediscovered, and some
manuscripts that have never been seen by students of Milton are
recorded here for the first time. These new discoveries, together
with many unrecorded printed allusions that have never been
integrated into biographical studies of Milton, make this
chronology an essential research and reference tool that creates a
new context for many of Milton's poems and prose writings.
This publication documents the proceedings of the first Workshop on
Computational Electromagnetics (CEM) and Applications, hosted by
the Institute for Computer Applications in Science and Engineering
(ICASE) and the NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia,
29-31 May, 1996, and attended by approximately 70 people from
academia, government laboratories, and industry. ICASE's charter
mission in 1972 remains today - to explore novel computer
environments (vector in the 1970s; parallel in the 1990s) for
scientific computing. These proceedings provide a necessary
foundation for symposia in computational electromagnetics for
future aerospace applications. The objectives of this CEM Workshop
were to provide a forum for many of the leaders of the community to
assess the state of CEM technology and to discuss areas of research
for future programmatic planning activities. Workshop sessions
included topics on optimization, industrial applications,
algorithms, and a special panel session was provided during which
issues were discussed and future research areas were identified.
Hopefully, this publication will stimulate and improve
communication among multidisciplinary researchers as well as
highlighting several CEM areas that need improvement - especially
for highly challenging problems. The two most important criteria in
the selection of speakers for the workshop were their substantial
contribution to large-scale CEM problems and their ability to
articulate the issues confronting the CEM research community. Based
on the results obtained, it is anticipated that this publication
will be useful to government, industry, and university researchers
to plan future research tasks in CEM analyticalmethods and
applications.
The series Beihefte zur Zeitschrift fur die alttestamentliche
Wissenschaft (BZAW) covers all areas of research into the Old
Testament, focusing on the Hebrew Bible, its early and later forms
in Ancient Judaism, as well as its branching into many neighboring
cultures of the Ancient Near East and the Greco-Roman world.
Thomas Sankara was one of Africa's most important anti-imperialist
leaders of the late 20th Century. His declaration that fundamental
socio-political change would require a 'certain amount of madness'
drove the Burkinabe Revolution and resurfaced in the country's
popular uprising in 2014. This book looks at Sankara's political
philosophies and legacies and their relevance today. Analyses of
his synthesis of Pan-Africanism and humanist Marxist politics, as
well as his approach to gender, development, ecology and
decolonisation offer new insights to Sankarist political
philosophies. Critical evaluations of the limitations of the
revolution examine his relationship with labour unions and other
aspects of his leadership style. His legacy is revealed by looking
at contemporary activists, artists and politicians who draw
inspiration from Sankarist thought in social movement struggles
today, from South Africa to Burkina Faso. In the 30th anniversary
of his assassination, this book illustrates how Sankara's political
praxis continues to provide lessons and hope for decolonisation
struggles today.
"In "Reclaiming the Game," Bill Bowen and Sarah Levin have given us
a splendid sequel to "The Game of Life," Their admirable analysis
of the growing divide between academic values and intercollegiate
athletics on our most selective college campuses is meticulous in
its documentation, comprehensive in its scope, and troubling in its
findings. Bowen and Levin make a compelling case for reform and
provide a realistic agenda for achieving it."--Frank H. T. Rhodes,
President Emeritus, Cornell University
""Reclaiming the Game" is a powerful, thought-provoking book
that examines the intersection of intercollegiate athletics with
the mission of the institution. Bowen and Levin lay out the
challenges facing today's intercollegiate programs and make
observations and suggestions to maintain the integrity of athletics
within the context of highly selective liberal arts
institutions."--Amy Campbell, Director of Athletics and Physical
Education, Bryn Mawr College
"Sports play a vibrant part in American college life. The
emphasis on them has gotten out of kilter, however, even at the
most selective liberal arts colleges. "Reclaiming the Game"
describes a growing gap between intercollegiate athletics and basic
academic values. The book is rooted in compelling data. It will be
a catalyst for understanding the facts, thinking about how to do
better, and actually taking remedial action."--W. Taylor Reveley
III, Dean, William & Mary Law School
""Reclaiming the Game" is the rare case of a sequel that is even
better than a great original. Although some sports enthusiasts will
wish this new book could be ignored, it will be hard to dismiss it.
Of great practical importance, this book will receivewide national
attention and have a substantial impact on campus
discussions."--Michael S. McPherson, President, Macalaster
College
"This will become a standard reference. It develops fuller and
more recent data on the academic performance of varsity athletes
than ever before. The book deals especially well with the impact of
increasing competition, specialization, and professionalization on
coaches."--Michael MacDonald, Williams College
This book springs from the Bristol-Sheffield Hallam Colloquium on
Contemporary Antisemitism at the University of Bristol in September
2015. International experts in Religious Studies, Law, Politics,
Sociology, Psychology, and History came together to examine the
complexities of contemporary antisemitism. Recent attacks on Jews
in European cities have increased awareness of antisemitism and, as
this collection shows, such attacks cannot be separated from wider
geo-political and ideological factors. One distinct feature of
antisemitism today is its demonization of the State of Israel.
Older ideas also feature Jews being blamed for all the world's
ills, thought to possess almost supernatural levels of power and
wealth, and conspiring to harm the non-Jewish other. These and
other ideas forming the background to antisemitism in Europe and
North America are unpacked in this book with a view to
understanding - and thereby combatting - contemporary antisemitism.
A key concern is how unifying features might be isolated amid the
diverse manifestations of this oldest of hatreds.
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