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Proxemic Behavior - A Cross-Cultural Study (Hardcover, Reprint 2014): O Michael Watson Proxemic Behavior - A Cross-Cultural Study (Hardcover, Reprint 2014)
O Michael Watson
R3,300 Discovery Miles 33 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Future of Risk Management (Paperback): Howard Kunreuther, Robert J Meyer, Erwann O. Michel-Kerjan The Future of Risk Management (Paperback)
Howard Kunreuther, Robert J Meyer, Erwann O. Michel-Kerjan
R980 R840 Discovery Miles 8 400 Save R140 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Whether man-made or naturally occurring, large-scale disasters can cause fatalities and injuries, devastate property and communities, savage the environment, impose significant financial burdens on individuals and firms, and test political leadership. Moreover, global challenges such as climate change and terrorism reveal the interdependent and interconnected nature of our current moment: what occurs in one nation or geographical region is likely to have effects across the globe. Our information age creates new and more integrated forms of communication that incur risks that are difficult to evaluate, let alone anticipate. All of this makes clear that innovative approaches to assessing and managing risk are urgently required. When catastrophic risk management was in its inception thirty years ago, scientists and engineers would provide estimates of the probability of specific types of accidents and their potential consequences. Economists would then propose risk management policies based on those experts' estimates with little thought as to how this data would be used by interested parties. Today, however, the disciplines of finance, geography, history, insurance, marketing, political science, sociology, and the decision sciences combine scientific knowledge on risk assessment with a better appreciation for the importance of improving individual and collective decision-making processes. The essays in this volume highlight past research, recent discoveries, and open questions written by leading thinkers in risk management and behavioral sciences. The Future of Risk Management provides scholars, businesses, civil servants, and the concerned public tools for making more informed decisions and developing long-term strategies for reducing future losses from potentially catastrophic events. Contributors: Mona Ahmadiani, Joshua D. Baker, W. J. Wouter Botzen, Cary Coglianese, Gregory Colson, Jeffrey Czajkowski, Nate Dieckmann, Robin Dillon, Baruch Fischhoff, Jeffrey A. Friedman, Robin Gregory, Robert W. Klein, Carolyn Kousky, Howard Kunreuther, Craig E. Landry, Barbara Mellers, Robert J. Meyer, Erwann Michel-Kerjan, Robert Muir-Wood, Mark Pauly, Lisa Robinson, Adam Rose, Paul J. H. Schoemaker, Paul Slovic, Phil Tetlock, Daniel Vastfjall, W. Kip Viscusi, Elke U. Weber, Richard Zeckhauser.

Beyond Business as Usual, Revised Edition - Vestry Leadership Development (Paperback): Neal O. Michell Beyond Business as Usual, Revised Edition - Vestry Leadership Development (Paperback)
Neal O. Michell
R487 Discovery Miles 4 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The revised and expanded edition includes new information, new teaching resources, and perspectives gained in the last eight years, as well as the General Convention resolutions of 2015. Beyond Business as Usual is full of resources for forming the vestry as a learning community. It deals with the "soft" side of leadership that enables the pastor and vestry together to journey along the leadership path. Each chapter can be read and reviewed at a series of vestry meetings or as part of a vestry retreat, and includes questions for group and individual discussion. The book also contains resources for vestries, based upon different preferred learning styles, for the formation part of the vestry meeting or retreat.

Seeds of Disaster, Roots of Response - How Private Action Can Reduce Public Vulnerability (Paperback): Philip E. Auerswald,... Seeds of Disaster, Roots of Response - How Private Action Can Reduce Public Vulnerability (Paperback)
Philip E. Auerswald, Lewis M Branscomb, Todd M. La Porte, Erwann O. Michel-Kerjan
R1,380 Discovery Miles 13 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In the wake of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, executives and policymakers are motivated than ever to reduce the vulnerability of social and economic systems to disasters. Most prior work on critical infrastructure protection has focused on the responsibilities and actions of government rather than on those of the private sector firms that provide most vital services. Seeds of Disaster, Roots of Response is the first systematic attempt to understand how private decisions and operations affect public vulnerability. It describes effective and sustainable approaches both business strategies and public policies to ensure provision of critical services in the event of disaster. The authors are business leaders from multiple industries and experts in fields as diverse as risk analysis, economics, engineering, organization theory and public policy. The book shows the necessity of deeply rooted collaboration between private and public institutions, and the accountability and leadership required to go from words to action.

Public Insurance and Private Markets (Hardcover): Jeffrey R. Brown Public Insurance and Private Markets (Hardcover)
Jeffrey R. Brown; Contributions by Andrew G. Biggs, Mark J Browne, Barry K. Goodwin, Martin Halek, …
R1,802 R1,405 Discovery Miles 14 050 Save R397 (22%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As America debates the merits of government-provided health insurance, it is important to note that the U.S. government is already the largest insurance provider in the world. For decades, it has used taxpayer funds to support the world's largest health care insurance programs (Medicare and Medicaid) as well as the biggest pension and disability insurance system (Social Security). The recent economic crisis has prompted the government to dramatically increase its insurance role by assuming large equity positions in private firms and bailing out troubled mortgages buyers and sellers. Do these public insurance programs improve social welfare? Or does government intervention risk moral hazard and result in inefficient programs that would be better handled by the private sector? In Public Insurance and Private Markets, leading economists critically examine the government's role in insuring against pension fund shortfalls, crop losses, property damage from floods and other natural catastrophes, bank failure, and terrorism. Jeffrey R. Brown and his coauthors argue that government intervention must always be economically justified; that risk adjusted premiums are essential; that the true taxpayer burden for public insurance programs must be recognized; and that private markets are capable of transferring risk without government intervention. Poorly designed government insurance programs result in misallocation of resources, excessive risk-taking, and potentially enormous burdens on current and future taxpayers. Public Insurance and Private Markets offers market-based guidelines for the proper scope of government intervention and the design of public insurance programs guidelines that will benefit the U.S. economy and protect the resources of future generations.

The Facial Nerve - An Update on Clinical and Basic Neuroscience Research (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... The Facial Nerve - An Update on Clinical and Basic Neuroscience Research (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994)
G.W. Kreutzberg; Edited by E. Stennert, O Michel; Assisted by O Michel, m Jungehulsing
R1,670 Discovery Miles 16 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The intention of the VIIth International Symposium on the Facial Nerve was to create a platform for an extensive exchange of knowledge and scientific infor mation between clinicians and basic research workers. This aim could only be realized on the basis of a common interest in the facial nerve, which unites the interdisciplinary scientific efforts of otologists, neurosurgeons, facial plastic surgeons, neurologists, neurophysiologists, and neuroanatomists. Therefore, a meeting of this kind remains in its aim to exchange ideas over scientific disciplines which do not come unique together normal conditions. The symposium has been held every four years since 1966. The VIIth sym posium was preceded by symposia in Stockholm (1966), Osaka (1970), ZUrich (1976), Los Angeles (1980), Bordeaux (1984) and Rio de Janeiro (1988), and marked an important milestone in the continuously developing knowledge about the facial nerve, its physiology, disorders, diagnostics and treatment. In contrast to the previous meetings this symposium extended in vitations to both clinicians and basic research workers. More than 350 scientists from 25 different nations met in Cologne, Germany, in June 1992 and their high-level presentations contributed to the overwhelming success of this international meeting. The symposium took place in the vicinity of the old cllthedral of Cologne, itself a vivid symbol of never-ending efforts to create something perfect and lasting."

You: The Owner's Manual - An Insider's Guide to the Body That Will Make You Healthier and Younger (Paperback,... You: The Owner's Manual - An Insider's Guide to the Body That Will Make You Healthier and Younger (Paperback, Updated, Expanded ed.)
Mehmet C. Oz, Michael F. Roizen
R611 R544 Discovery Miles 5 440 Save R67 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Featuring more than 75 pages of new information and updated content throughout, this "New York Times" bestseller gives readers the power not just to know what to do to keep fit, but to understand why and how.

The Future of Risk Management (Hardcover): Howard Kunreuther, Robert J Meyer, Erwann O. Michel-Kerjan The Future of Risk Management (Hardcover)
Howard Kunreuther, Robert J Meyer, Erwann O. Michel-Kerjan
R1,990 R1,853 Discovery Miles 18 530 Save R137 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Whether man-made or naturally occurring, large-scale disasters can cause fatalities and injuries, devastate property and communities, savage the environment, impose significant financial burdens on individuals and firms, and test political leadership. Moreover, global challenges such as climate change and terrorism reveal the interdependent and interconnected nature of our current moment: what occurs in one nation or geographical region is likely to have effects across the globe. Our information age creates new and more integrated forms of communication that incur risks that are difficult to evaluate, let alone anticipate. All of this makes clear that innovative approaches to assessing and managing risk are urgently required. When catastrophic risk management was in its inception thirty years ago, scientists and engineers would provide estimates of the probability of specific types of accidents and their potential consequences. Economists would then propose risk management policies based on those experts' estimates with little thought as to how this data would be used by interested parties. Today, however, the disciplines of finance, geography, history, insurance, marketing, political science, sociology, and the decision sciences combine scientific knowledge on risk assessment with a better appreciation for the importance of improving individual and collective decision-making processes. The essays in this volume highlight past research, recent discoveries, and open questions written by leading thinkers in risk management and behavioral sciences. The Future of Risk Management provides scholars, businesses, civil servants, and the concerned public tools for making more informed decisions and developing long-term strategies for reducing future losses from potentially catastrophic events. Contributors: Mona Ahmadiani, Joshua D. Baker, W. J. Wouter Botzen, Cary Coglianese, Gregory Colson, Jeffrey Czajkowski, Nate Dieckmann, Robin Dillon, Baruch Fischhoff, Jeffrey A. Friedman, Robin Gregory, Robert W. Klein, Carolyn Kousky, Howard Kunreuther, Craig E. Landry, Barbara Mellers, Robert J. Meyer, Erwann Michel-Kerjan, Robert Muir-Wood, Mark Pauly, Lisa Robinson, Adam Rose, Paul J. H. Schoemaker, Paul Slovic, Phil Tetlock, Daniel Vastfjall, W. Kip Viscusi, Elke U. Weber, Richard Zeckhauser.

The Power of When - Discover Your Chronotype--And Learn the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel,... The Power of When - Discover Your Chronotype--And Learn the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More (Paperback)
Mehmet C. Oz; Michael Breus 1
R478 R392 Discovery Miles 3 920 Save R86 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
DIY Marketing for Beginners - Your Guide to Maximizing your Marketing on a Minimal Budget (Paperback): Olivia Michele... DIY Marketing for Beginners - Your Guide to Maximizing your Marketing on a Minimal Budget (Paperback)
Olivia Michele Giacomini, O Michele Giacomini
R514 Discovery Miles 5 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Seeds of Disaster, Roots of Response - How Private Action Can Reduce Public Vulnerability (Hardcover): Philip E. Auerswald,... Seeds of Disaster, Roots of Response - How Private Action Can Reduce Public Vulnerability (Hardcover)
Philip E. Auerswald, Lewis M Branscomb, Todd M. La Porte, Erwann O. Michel-Kerjan
R2,971 R236 Discovery Miles 2 360 Save R2,735 (92%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In the wake of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, executives and policymakers are motivated than ever to reduce the vulnerability of social and economic systems to disasters. Most prior work on critical infrastructure protection has focused on the responsibilities and actions of government rather than on those of the private sector firms that provide most vital services. Seeds of Disaster, Roots of Response is the first systematic attempt to understand how private decisions and operations affect public vulnerability. It describes effective and sustainable approaches both business strategies and public policies to ensure provision of critical services in the event of disaster. The authors are business leaders from multiple industries and experts in fields as diverse as risk analysis, economics, engineering, organization theory and public policy. The book shows the necessity of deeply rooted collaboration between private and public institutions, and the accountability and leadership required to go from words to action.

Springboard Back to Success - Your One Week Guide Toward Finding Job Seeking Success (Paperback): O Michele Giacomini, Olivia... Springboard Back to Success - Your One Week Guide Toward Finding Job Seeking Success (Paperback)
O Michele Giacomini, Olivia Michele Miss Omg Giacomini
R500 Discovery Miles 5 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Egg Crate Beginnings - The Discovery and Surrender of Myself (Paperback): O Michael Duty Egg Crate Beginnings - The Discovery and Surrender of Myself (Paperback)
O Michael Duty
R489 Discovery Miles 4 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
10-Day INTENSIVE PLANNING AID - The Intensive Planning Aid is all you need to finally stop that famous delay tactics called... 10-Day INTENSIVE PLANNING AID - The Intensive Planning Aid is all you need to finally stop that famous delay tactics called 'procrastination' and finally get to work once and for all (Paperback)
Bejide O Michael
R200 Discovery Miles 2 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
15-day Intensive Planning Aid (Paperback): Bejide O Michael 15-day Intensive Planning Aid (Paperback)
Bejide O Michael
R341 Discovery Miles 3 410 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Finding It - Your One Week Guide Toward Job Seeking Success (Paperback): O Michele Giacomini Finding It - Your One Week Guide Toward Job Seeking Success (Paperback)
O Michele Giacomini
R501 Discovery Miles 5 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Blindsided - Your One Week Guide Toward Finding it after you've Lost it (Paperback): O Michele Giacomini Blindsided - Your One Week Guide Toward Finding it after you've Lost it (Paperback)
O Michele Giacomini
R500 Discovery Miles 5 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Surviving the Holidays - HELL-i-DAZE (Paperback): O Michele Giacomini, Olivia Michele Giacomini Surviving the Holidays - HELL-i-DAZE (Paperback)
O Michele Giacomini, Olivia Michele Giacomini
R268 Discovery Miles 2 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
My Smart Shopping Companion - This book is a simple and an informative way of sorting out unwanted products before they get... My Smart Shopping Companion - This book is a simple and an informative way of sorting out unwanted products before they get into our home and workplace. Included as bonus are interesting food quotes of all times, and commonly used additives on every list. (Paperback)
Bejide O Michael
R575 Discovery Miles 5 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Love, Inspiration, and Adventure - But What Do I Know (Paperback): Willie O'Michael Love, Inspiration, and Adventure - But What Do I Know (Paperback)
Willie O'Michael
R396 Discovery Miles 3 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Teacher Absent Often - Building Sustainable Schools from the Inside Out (Paperback): Jennifer O. Michel, Kari Grady Grossman Teacher Absent Often - Building Sustainable Schools from the Inside Out (Paperback)
Jennifer O. Michel, Kari Grady Grossman
R261 Discovery Miles 2 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In early 2001, Kari Grady Grossman and her husband adopted a little boy from Cambodia, and in turn adopted his country, discovering a personal connection to a little known and long-suffering people. Feeling the need to give back to the beautiful, struggling country of their son's birth, they decided to have a school built in his honor in the rural countryside. But the building was just the beginning.
"Teacher Absent Often" is a frequent phrase uttered by students and their parents to describe the dismal state of Cambodia's education system. In "Teacher Absent Often" (Youth Edition), Kari weaves fascinating stories of learning to empower one poor, marginalized, illiterate community to sustain a school for their children. She reveals something every developed world do-gooder should know-how to help people in the way they want to be helped, not the way we think they should be helped. To read "Teacher Absent Often" is to feel the call to action.

Tu: El Manual de Instrucciones - Una Guia Al Cuerpo Que Te Hara Mas Joven Y Saludable (Spanish, Paperback): Mehmet C. Oz,... Tu: El Manual de Instrucciones - Una Guia Al Cuerpo Que Te Hara Mas Joven Y Saludable (Spanish, Paperback)
Mehmet C. Oz, Michael F. Roizen
R498 R460 Discovery Miles 4 600 Save R38 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Esta guia tiene las respuestas que necesitas
para convertirte en un experto de tu propio cuerpo

Que tan bien conoces tu cuerpo? Entre tu espejo de cuerpo entero y las clases de biologia en el bachillerato, lo mas probable es que creas que sabes mucho sobre el cuerpo humano. Pero aunque vivimos en una epoca en la que estamos tan obsesionados con nuestros cuerpos como con los peinados de los famosos, la realidad es que muchos sabemos muy poco acerca de lo que se mueve, se revuelve y palpita en el interior de este milagroso sistema de anatomia. Cuando se trata de longevidad y calidad de vida, es importante entender los sistemas internos para saber llevar una vida mas saludable, mas joven y mejor.

"TU: El Manual de Instrucciones" reta tus ideas preconcebidas de como funciona y envejece el cuerpo humano. Aprenderas sobre todos los sistemas y organos que bombean la sangre, digieren los alimentos y nos permiten recordar informacion clave. Descubriras como empiezan las enfermedades y como afectan al cuerpo, y encontraras recomendaciones sobre como prevenir y vencer los estados que amenazan tu calidad de vida.

Esta guia incluye consejos sobre ejercicios, normas nutricionales, cambios sencillos en tu estilo de vida y enfoques alternativos, y ofrece un metodo facil y completo para cambiar tu vida y asi ahuyentar el envejecimiento. Ademas, te ofrece La Dieta del Manual de Instrucciones -- un plan de alimentacion disenado con un solo objetivo en mente: ayudarte a vivir una vida mas joven.

Bienvenido a tu cuerpo! Por que no entras y le das un vistazo?

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