July 18, 2018
Michael Scott Doyle,T. Bruce Fryer
Author: Michael Scott Doyle,T. Bruce Fryer
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 1337554979
Category: Foreign Language Study
Page: 640
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Looking for the perfect guide to help you succeed in the Spanish-speaking business world? ÉXITO COMERCIAL: PRÁCTICAS ADMINISTRATIVAS Y CONTEXTOS CULTURALES, SÉPTIMA EDICIÓN, will provide you with a solid foundation in business vocabulary, basic business and cultural concepts, and situational practice. By using the text, audios, videos, assessments, and web-delivered media, you will soon have the skills you need for success! Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
July 18, 2018
Michael Scott Doyle,T. Bruce Fryer
Author: Michael Scott Doyle,T. Bruce Fryer
Publisher: N.A
ISBN: 9781285737461
Category: Foreign Language Study
Page: 258
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The "Cuaderno de correspondencia y documentos comerciales" includes the most important and most frequently used letters and documents for communication in the international business world. Through the authentic selections and thought-provoking activities, students are exposed to various business transactions as well as the problems that may complicate them. The "Cuaderno" helps learners master not only the subject matter, but also the intricacies and nuances of communicating effectively in Spanish.
July 18, 2018
María M Carreira,Tom Beeman
Author: María M Carreira,Tom Beeman
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
ISBN: 1440803528
Category: Social Science
Page: 183
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Featuring hundreds of personal anecdotes by Latino college students against a backdrop of information on their culture, history, and academic needs and strengths, this book offers a compelling and exacting view of the world of Latino students and their families. • Introduces readers to the experiences of Latino students through personal interviews and autobiographical essays • Provides an overview of the culture, history, and linguistic practices of U.S. Latinos • Presents a non-technical summary of the needs and strengths of Latino students as identified in the research literature • Provides concrete examples of the strategies and tools used by Latino youth to deal with adversity and succeed in life • Takes real-world situations to demonstrate how the actions of educators and other adults help or hinder these students
July 18, 2018
Armin Schwegler,Juergen Kempff,Ana Ameal-Guerra
Author: Armin Schwegler,Juergen Kempff,Ana Ameal-Guerra
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470421924
Category: Foreign Language Study
Page: 512
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Fonética y fonología españolas has been completely revised and updated for the fourth edition. The text serves as an introduction to the phonetics and phonology of the Spanish language and aids English speaking students in acquiring a (semi-)native pronunciation, while minimizing their foreign accent. Additionally, the text offers an introduction to various phonetic dialects of Spanish in the Americas and Spain.
July 18, 2018
Salena Zito,Brad Todd
Inside the Populist Coalition Reshaping American Politics
Author: Salena Zito,Brad Todd
Publisher: Crown Forum
ISBN: 1524763691
Category: Political Science
Page: 320
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Standout syndicated columnist and CNN contributor Salena Zito, with veteran Republican strategist Brad Todd, reports across five swing states and over 27,000 miles to answer the pressing question: Was Donald Trump's election a fluke or did it represent a fundamental shift in the electorate that will have repercussions--for Republicans and Democrats--for years to come. The history of the American electorate is not a litany of flukes; instead it is a pattern of tectonic plate-grinding, punctuated by a landscape-altering earthquake every generation or so. Donald Trump's electoral coalition is smashing both American political parties and its previously impenetrable political news media.The political experts called the 2016 election wrong and in the wake of the 2016 election surprise, the experts have continued to blow it - looking to predict the coming demise of the President without pausing to consider the durability of the trends and winds that swept him into office. The Great Revolt delves deep into the minds and hearts of the voters the make up this coalition. What emerges is a group of citizens who cannot be described by terms like "angry," "male," "rural," or the often-used "racist." They span job descriptions, income brackets, education levels, and party allegiances. What unites them is their desire to be part of a movement larger than themselves that puts pragmatism before ideology, localism before globalism, and demands the respect it deserve from Washington. Zito and Todd have traveled on over 27,000 miles of country roads to interview more than 300 Trump voters in 10 swing counties. What they have discovered is that these voters were hiding in plain sight--ignored by both parties, the media, and the political experts all at once, ready to unite into the movement that spawned the greatest upset in recent electoral history. Deeply rooted in the culture of these Midwestern swing states, Zito and Brad Todd reframe the discussion of the "Trump voter" to answer the question: What next?
July 18, 2018
Matthew S. Cornick
Author: Matthew S. Cornick
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 1337672386
Category: Law
Page: 528
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Focusing on how computers can make paralegals and legal professionals more productive on the job, this bestselling guide offers comprehensive coverage of computer concepts, exploring the latest versions of common programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as specialized applications including CaseMap, Clio, HotDocs, TimeMap, and TrialDirector. With a clear and engaging writing style, real-life examples, helpful tutorials, ethical considerations, and up-to-date coverage of the most popular software used in all types of legal organizations, this proven resource helps readers develop the knowledge and skills they need for career success. Detailed Hands-on Exercises allow students to apply what they learn and practice using computers to complete realistic legal work. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
July 18, 2018
Ana Jarvis,Raquel Lebredo
Author: Ana Jarvis,Raquel Lebredo
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 0495902667
Category: Foreign Language Study
Page: 352
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BASIC SPANISH FOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL is a communication manual designed to serve those in the medical professions who seek basic conversational skills in Spanish. Written for use in two-semester or three-quarter courses, it presents everyday situations that medical students, pre-professionals, and professionals may encounter at work settings such as hospitals, emergency rooms, doctors’ offices, and clinics when dealing with Spanish-speaking patients and personnel in the United States. BASIC SPANISH FOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL introduces essential medical vocabulary, practical reference information, and medical notes written from a cross-cultural perspective. It provides students with opportunities to apply, in a wide variety of practical contexts, the grammatical structures presented in the corresponding lessons of the Basic Spanish core text. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
July 18, 2018
Holly Nibert,Annie R. Abbott,Robert D. Cameron
Author: Holly Nibert,Annie R. Abbott,Robert D. Cameron
Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 9780205817030
Category: Foreign Language Study
Page: 96
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July 18, 2018
Robert P. Schumaker,Osama K. Solieman,Hsinchun Chen
Author: Robert P. Schumaker,Osama K. Solieman,Hsinchun Chen
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9781441967305
Category: Computers
Page: 138
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Data mining is the process of extracting hidden patterns from data, and it’s commonly used in business, bioinformatics, counter-terrorism, and, increasingly, in professional sports. First popularized in Michael Lewis’ best-selling Moneyball: The Art of Winning An Unfair Game, it is has become an intrinsic part of all professional sports the world over, from baseball to cricket to soccer. While an industry has developed based on statistical analysis services for any given sport, or even for betting behavior analysis on these sports, no research-level book has considered the subject in any detail until now. Sports Data Mining brings together in one place the state of the art as it concerns an international array of sports: baseball, football, basketball, soccer, greyhound racing are all covered, and the authors (including Hsinchun Chen, one of the most esteemed and well-known experts in data mining in the world) present the latest research, developments, software available, and applications for each sport. They even examine the hidden patterns in gaming and wagering, along with the most common systems for wager analysis.
July 18, 2018
David P. Goldman
The Great Extinction of the Nations
Author: David P. Goldman
Publisher: Rvp Pub Incorporated
ISBN: 9781614122029
Category: History
Page: 376
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Why do cultures commit suicide? Why are we witnessing a new great extinction of peoples? Why is the economic crisis really a spiritual crisis? Probing the inner workings of civilization in a tour d'horizon of cultural decline, Spengler argues that Europe's postnational, secular dystopia is a death trap, that the onslaught of modernity has plunged Islam into an even greater crisis, and that the destiny of nations is decided in the human heart, by religion. Christian America, in spite of its follies and gullibility, has the spiritual strength to restore the faith of the West. This book presents, in one comprehensive volume, the wide scope of Spengler's theories on Christianity, Islam, America, the financial crisis, horror movies, modern art, Israel, Tolkien's Middle Earth, tribalism, the global balance of power, demography, and sex in the twenty-first century. he global balance of power, demography, and sex in the twenty-first century. These highly original essays may provoke you, even frighten you-but never bore you. "In the more than twenty years I've known David Goldman, he's always had an original take on the big picture and frequently has spotted key turning points well in advance of the herd. He's an indispensable voice on financial television and a must-read observer of politics and economics." -Lawrence Kudlow CNBC Television "Ask anyone in the intelligence business to name the world's most brilliant intelligence service, and we'll all give the same answer: Spengler. David P. Goldman's 'Spengler' columns provide more insight than the CIA, MI6, and the Mossad combined." -Herbert E. Meyer Meyer served during the Reagan Administration as Special Assistant to the Director of Central Intelligence and as Vice Chairman of the CIA's National Intelligence Council.
July 18, 2018
Dilip Mutum,Sanjit Kumar Roy,Eva Kipnis
Author: Dilip Mutum,Sanjit Kumar Roy,Eva Kipnis
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642368611
Category: Business & Economics
Page: 167
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Despite the fact that experts acknowledge the importance of the emerging markets, there is a dearth of real case studies specially focussed on marketing issues. This case study book addresses that need. It is also important and timely in providing a framework for instructors and researchers (both academic and industry) to understand the dynamics occurring in emerging markets. This book is composed of long and short real cases with varying complexity in different sectors including airlines, hotel, fashion, etc. These will cover issues which are unique to the emerging markets (including the BRIC countries) to understand the dynamics occurring in these countries. With its case studies, collection of questions, and real-life marketing examples, this book offers unique benefits to marketing students and educators across the world. A must-have for every marketing course module.
July 18, 2018
National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population,Panel on Understanding Cross-National Health Differences Among High-Income Countries
Shorter Lives, Poorer Health
Author: National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population,Panel on Understanding Cross-National Health Differences Among High-Income Countries
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309264146
Category: Social Science
Page: 420
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The United States is among the wealthiest nations in the world, but it is far from the healthiest. Although life expectancy and survival rates in the United States have improved dramatically over the past century, Americans live shorter lives and experience more injuries and illnesses than people in other high-income countries. The U.S. health disadvantage cannot be attributed solely to the adverse health status of racial or ethnic minorities or poor people: even highly advantaged Americans are in worse health than their counterparts in other, "peer" countries. In light of the new and growing evidence about the U.S. health disadvantage, the National Institutes of Health asked the National Research Council (NRC) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to convene a panel of experts to study the issue. The Panel on Understanding Cross-National Health Differences Among High-Income Countries examined whether the U.S. health disadvantage exists across the life span, considered potential explanations, and assessed the larger implications of the findings. U.S. Health in International Perspective presents detailed evidence on the issue, explores the possible explanations for the shorter and less healthy lives of Americans than those of people in comparable countries, and recommends actions by both government and nongovernment agencies and organizations to address the U.S. health disadvantage.
July 18, 2018
Gary B. Born
Law and Practice
Author: Gary B. Born
Publisher: N.A
ISBN: 9789041166371
Category: Law
Page: 480
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International Arbitration: Law and Practice (Second Edition) provides a comprehensive coverage of the basic principles and legal doctrines, and the practice, of international arbitration. It contains a systematic and concise treatment of all aspects of the arbitral process, including international arbitration agreements, international arbitral proceedings and international arbitral awards. The book addresses both international commercial arbitration and the related fields of investment and state-to-state arbitration, and is essential reading for any student of international arbitration and any practitioner seeking a complete introduction to the field. Accolades for Gary B. Bornand’s International Commercial Arbitration (2009 and& 2nd ed. 2014), recipient of the American Society of International Lawand’s 2010 Certificate of Merit: and“An unparalleled book on the law, practice and theory of international commercial arbitration and… indispensable for both practitioners and academics.and” Professor Jack L. Goldsmith III, Harvard Law School and“Stunningly comprehensive, accessible, and bristling with insights: the definitive text on international arbitration.and” Professor Harold Hongju Koh, Yale Law School and“A monumental work of legal scholarship.and” Professor Campbell McLachlan, Victoria University of Wellington and“An extraordinary combination of both practical experience and academic analysis.and” Professor Dr. Daniel Girsberger, University of Lucerne
July 18, 2018
Dwight Waldo
A Study of the Political Theory of American Public Administration
Author: Dwight Waldo
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351486330
Category: Political Science
Page: 251
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This classic text, originally published in 1948, is a study of the public administration movement from the viewpoint of political theory and the history of ideas. It seeks to review and analyze the theoretical element in administrative writings and to present the development of the public administration movement as a chapter in the history of American political thought.The objectives of The Administrative State are to assist students of administration to view their subject in historical perspective and to appraise the theoretical content of their literature. It is also hoped that this book may assist students of American culture by illuminating an important development of the first half of the twentieth century. It thus should serve political scientists whose interests lie in the field of public administration or in the study of bureaucracy as a political issue; the public administrator interested in the philosophic background of his service; and the historian who seeks an understanding of major governmental developments.This study, now with a new introduction by public policy and administration scholar Hugh Miller, is based upon the various books, articles, pamphlets, reports, and records that make up the literature of public administration, and documents the political response to the modern world that Graham Wallas named the Great Society. It will be of lasting interest to students of political science, government, and American history.
July 18, 2018
Phil Zito
How to Survive in a World Full of Bas
Author: Phil Zito
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539914488
Category:
Page: 322
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Building Automation Systems A to Z. Teaches you everything you need to know to work on or with building automation systems. Written in a conversational style, the author shares his extensive experience with building automation systems. The book covers a broad list of topics and is designed to be your go-to manual for building automation questions. This reference guide consists of 16 chapters jam-packed with knowledge! Chapter 1: HVAC Fundamentals Chapter 2: Intro to BAS Chapter 3: Smart Building Systems Chapter 4: Intro to Information Technology Chapter 5: Electrical Fundamentals Chapter 6: Standards and Organizations Chapter 7: Procurement Chapter 8: The Construction Process Chapter 9: Upgrading the BAS Chapter 10: Managing a BAS Chapter 11: Managing Service Providers Chapter 12: Advanced Maintenance Management Chapter 13: Analytics Chapter 14: The Internet of Things Chapter 15: Systems Integration Chapter 16: Next Steps Not only do you get all of this great knowledge but the book also includes a website where the author regularly adds checklists and other content for the books readers. So if you are ready to take your knowledge of building automation systems to the next level, then purchase Building Automation Systems A to Z.
July 18, 2018
Dean Graziosi
The Gateway to Wealth & Prosperity
Author: Dean Graziosi
Publisher: Hay House
ISBN: 9781401956875
Category: Business & Economics
Page: N.A
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Legendary business coach and entrepreneur Dean Graziosi takes you from where you are in life to where you want to be, using simple tools to reshape daily routines and open new doors to prosperity--whether you're a fellow entrepreneur, an employee or executive, or a new grad in your first job. "In this incredibly inspiring book, Dean Graziosi gives us the key to greater happiness, wealth and freedom. A must-read." -- Brendon Burchard "Dean Graziosi has the unique ability to take what others make so complicated and boil it down to a recipe for success that anyone can follow." -- Larry King. "In this book there are amazing recipes to get the life you want faster, easier and with less stress. Read it and live rich!" -- David Bach Millionaire Success Habits is a book designed with one purpose in mind: to take you from where you are in life, to where you want to be in life, by incorporating easy-to-implement "Success Habits" into your daily routine. This book is not about adding more time to your day. It is about replacing those things that are not serving your future with success habits designed specifically to assist you on your journey to a better you. Millionaire Success Habits has broken down the walls of complexity around success and created simple success recipes that you can quickly put to use in your life to reach the level of wealth and abundance you desire.
July 18, 2018
Nabendu Chaki,Agostino Cortesi,Nagaraju Devarakonda
ICCIDE 2017
Author: Nabendu Chaki,Agostino Cortesi,Nagaraju Devarakonda
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9811063192
Category: Computers
Page: 372
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The book presents high quality research work in cutting edge technologies and most-happening areas of computational intelligence and data engineering. It contains selected papers presented at International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Data Engineering (ICCIDE 2017). The conference was conceived as a forum for presenting and exchanging ideas and results of the researchers from academia and industry onto a common platform and help them develop a comprehensive understanding of the challenges of technological advancements from different viewpoints. This book will help in fostering a healthy and vibrant relationship between academia and industry. The topics of the conference include, but are not limited to collective intelligence, intelligent transportation systems, fuzzy systems, Bayesian network, ant colony optimization, data privacy and security, data mining, data warehousing, big data analytics, cloud computing, natural language processing, swarm intelligence, and speech processing.
July 18, 2018
Matthew S. Erie
The Prophet, the Party, and Law
Author: Matthew S. Erie
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316577996
Category: Law
Page: N.A
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China and Islam examines the intersection of two critical issues of the contemporary world: Islamic revival and an assertive China, questioning the assumption that Islamic law is incompatible with state law. It finds that both Hui and the Party-State invoke, interpret, and make arguments based on Islamic law, a minjian (unofficial) law in China, to pursue their respective visions of 'the good'. Based on fieldwork in Linxia, 'China's Little Mecca', this study follows Hui clerics, youthful translators on the 'New Silk Road', female educators who reform traditional madrasas, and Party cadres as they reconcile Islamic and socialist laws in the course of the everyday. The first study of Islamic law in China and one of the first ethnographic accounts of law in postsocialist China, China and Islam unsettles unidimensional perceptions of extremist Islam and authoritarian China through Hui minjian practices of law.
July 18, 2018
Ian Rankin
Author: Ian Rankin
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409107450
Category: Fiction
Page: 496
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A brilliant Rebus novel from the master of British crime. It's late autumn in Edinburgh and late autumn in the career of Detective Inspector Rebus. As he tries to tie up some loose ends before retirement, a murder case intrudes. A dissident Russian poet has been found dead in what looks like a mugging gone wrong. By apparent coincidence, a delegation of Russian businessmen is in town - and everyone is determined that the case should be closed quickly and clinically. But the further they dig, the more Rebus and DS Siobhan Clarke become convinced that they are dealing with something more than a random attack - especially after a particularly nasty second killing. Meanwhile, a brutal and premeditated assault on a local gangster sees Rebus in the frame. Has the Inspector taken a step too far in tying up those loose ends? Only a few days shy of the end to his long, inglorious career, will Rebus even make it that far?
