Using original data, Managers in the Making presents a thorough analysis of the processes by which managers are made in Britain and Japan. It provides a detailed comparative study of the careers, training, developmental experience and job demands of managers in eight named companies, matching British firms with Japanese counterparts. Using ...
With the release of Jini 1.1, Jini technology is rapidly maturing into the world's #1 solution for networking next-generation devices of all kinds. Structured for simplicity and accessibility, this book answers the key questions developers have about Jini -- presenting up-to-the-minute techniques, proven development guidelines, and real code for ...
The 1933 killing by the Papin sisters of their mistress and her daughter was an act of unexampled violence by women against women, whose repercussions have been felt in French culture ever since. It received wide journalistic coverage at the time, and subsequently prominent literary figures such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean ...
This text is an up-to-date discussion of the issues that are currently part of the government's modernisation agenda that puts service users at the heart of its reforms and actively encourages user involvement and real partnership in care. The essence of the book is a user perspective that shows how the key players, nurses, contribute to meeting ...
This is the third edition of the 'bible' of occupational medicine. This unique publication provides the most comprehensive information and guidance on the effects of medical conditions on employment and working capability. Every significant medical problem is covered and the reader will find practical guidance on the employment potential and ...
This latest volume surveys opportunities and applications of biotechnology in improvement of cereal production, protection, and end use quantity. It will appeal to a broad readership, from academics to industry. It includes explanations of the technologies involved and discusses their applications. It is the only current volume which covers the ...
This study describes the application of structured methods to real-time systems analysis. The analysis procedure is defined in detail and demonstrated by a variety of examples of real-time systems. All of the graphical modelling tools required are illustrated and assessed.
The promise of Jini is extraordinary: with Jini, any device -- from your enterprise server to your kitchen appliances -- will network smoothly, simply, and reliably. It's no wonder Jini has become one of the world's most eagerly awaited technologies -- but until recently, key details were hidden in Sun's laboratories and a couple of research labs, ...
Each book has been written by an experienced educationalist in conjunction with a panel of medical and language specialists. The books have been graded into three reading levels, and each deals with a different health topic of relevance to children in Africa. The readers can be used as an integral part of a primary Science, Social Studies, ...
This is the first book offering practical guidance on the related topics of dilapidations and service charge disputes, bridging the gap between heavy-weight legally focussed case law publications and the lighter weight guidance notes. The book provides invaluable stage-by-stage guidance to surveyors, lawyers, landlords and tenants involved in ...
World War II was a major turning point in 20th-century history, as America became a superpower and the battle between the allies and the axis powers determined the fate of nations for many years to come. As part of Facts On File's "Almanacs of American Wars" series, the "World War II Almanac" contains a detailed, day-by-day chronology of the ...
The biography of Amerigo Vespucci (1451-1512), the Italian explorer whose discoveries led to the continent of America being named after him. Amerigo Vespucci made four voyages during which he discovered a lot of the coastline and rivers of South, Central and North America. The first of Amerigo's voyages has been disputed since he first described ...
This work is based on extensive research. It involves a synthesis of material that distils a diverse variety of socio-cultural principles into a succinct argument. In doing so, it challenges the traditional view that Australia is a place dominated by a culture of the bush. It presents a series of papers that suggest that Australia is now a country ...
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
