Búsqueda de LIBROS DEL AUTOR: j douglas

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  • DOMESTIC PLANTS AND ANIMALS
    DOUGLAS J. BREWER / DONALD B. REDFORD / SUSAN REDFORD
    The first comprehensive study of the range of plants and domestic animals exploited by the ancient Egyptians. This facsimile edition of a much acclaimed volume brings back into print a major study of the evidence for the domesticated plants and animals exploited by the ancient Egyptians. The rise of agriculture must be amongst the most important steps that humans have taken on ...

    $383.99

  • LINEAR ALGEBRA FOR EARTH SCIENTISTS
    J. DOUGLAS WALKER / NOAH M. MCLEAN
    Linear Algebra for Earth Scientists is written for undergraduate and graduate students in Earth and Environmental sciences. It is intended to give students enough background in linear algebra to work with systems of equations and data in geology, hydrology, geophysics, or whatever part of the Earth Sciences they engage with. The book does not presuppose any extensive prior know...

    $2,800.00

  • TEACHING SECONDARY MATHEMATICS
    DAVID ROCK / DOUGLAS K. BRUMBAUGH / THOMAS J. P. BRADY
    Solidly grounded in up-to-date research, theory, and technology, Teaching Secondary Mathematics is a practical, student-friendly, and popular text for secondary mathematics methods courses. It provides clear and useful approaches for mathematics teachers and shows how concepts typically found in a secondary mathematics curriculum can be taught in a positive and encouraging way....

    $2,100.00

  • THE ECONOMICS OF ESTUARY RESTORATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
    DOUGLAS J. CROOKES
    This book examines the economic costs and benefits of the ecological restoration of estuaries, utilizing case studies from South Africa. Estuaries are important ecosystems from both an ecological and human perspective. Yet, in many parts of the world they are often degraded environments, facing threats from climate change, invasive species, fire and wastewater pollution. While ...

    $640.00

  • APPLIED COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
    DOUGLAS J. HERRMANN / CAROL Y. YODER / MICHAEL GRUNEBERG / DAVID G. PAYNE
    The field of applied cognitive psychology represents a new emphasis within cognitive psychology. Although interesting applied research has been published over the last several decades, and more frequently in the last dozen years, this is the first comprehensive book written about the progress in this new applied area. This text presents the theory and methodology of cognitive p...

    $1,420.00

  • WORLDVIEW RELIGIOUS STUDIES
    DOUGLAS J DAVIES
    Worldview Religious Studies brings the study of religion, spirituality, secularism, and other mixed attitudes of life under the overarching scheme of worldview studies. This book introduces and defines worldviews more generally before establishing a framework specific to religious studies. The drive for meaning-making is explored through ritual-symbolic activities, ideas of ‘pl...

    $640.00

  • EDUCATIONAL REFORM
    DOUGLAS J. SIMPSON / MICHAEL J. B. JACKSON
    First published in 1997. This book illuminates contemporary educational reform discussions regarding teacher education programs and pre-K-12 schools by providing a clear analysis and application of John Dewey's relevant educational writings and ideas. The volume addresses issues of how future teachers should be liberally educated as well as prepared to be professional educators...

    $1,040.00

  • MATHEMATICAL MODELS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
    DOUGLAS J. CROOKES
    This book demonstrates how mathematical models constructed in system dynamics modelling platforms, such as Vensim, can be used for long-term management of environmental change. It is divided into two sections, with the first dedicated to theory, where the theory of co-evolutionary modelling and its use in the system dynamics model platform is developed. The book takes readers t...

    $580.00

  • DETECTION THEORY
    MICHAEL J. HAUTUS / NEIL A. MACMILLAN / C. DOUGLAS CREELMAN
    Detection Theory: A User’s Guide is an introduction to one of the most important tools for the analysis of data where choices must be made and performance is not perfect. In these cases, detection theory can transform judgments about subjective experiences, such as perceptions and memories, into quantitative data ready for analysis and modeling. For beginners, the first three c...

    $2,060.00

  • JOSEPH SMITH, JESUS, AND SATANIC OPPOSITION
    DOUGLAS J. DAVIES
    This book explores Mormon theology in new ways from a scholarly non-Mormon perspective. Bringing Jesus and Satan into relationship with Joseph Smith the founding prophet, Douglas Davies shows how the Mormon 'Plan of Salvation' can be equated with mainstream Christianity's doctrine of the Trinity as a driving force of the faith. Exploring how Jesus has been understood by Mormons...

    $1,420.00

  • RADIATION DETECTION
    DOUGLAS MCGREGOR / J. KENNETH SHULTIS
    Radiation Detection: Concepts, Methods, and Devices provides a modern overview of radiation detection devices and radiation measurement methods. The book topics have been selected on the basis of the authors’ many years of experience designing radiation detectors and teaching radiation detection and measurement in a classroom environment. This book is designed to give the reade...

    $4,000.00

  • THE BATTLES OF THE WORLD
    J. DOUGLAS BORTHWICK
    Excerpt: "Within the last decade of the history of Great Britain, some very important books have been added to her literature, and especially to that particular division which treats of her wars and splendid victories, during the same period. “The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World,” by Sir E. S. Creasy, Chief Justice of Ceylon; “The Twelve Great Battles of England,” inscrib...

    $39.70

  • INSTRUMENTATION FUNDAMENTALS FOR PROCESS CONTROL
    DOUGLAS O. J. DESA
    A practical introductory guide to the principles of process measurement and control. Written for those beginning a career in the instrumentation and control industry or those who need a refresher, the book will serve as a text or to supercede the mathematical treatment of control theory that will continue to be essential for a well-rounded understanding. The book will provide t...

    $5,400.00

  • MULTI-AGENT SYSTEMS FOR CONCURRENT INTELLIGENT DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
    WEIMING SHEN / DOUGLAS H. NORRIE / J-P. BARTHES
    Agent Technology, or Agent-Based Approaches, is a new paradigm for developing software applications. It has been hailed as 'the next significant breakthrough in software development', and 'the new revolution in software' after object technology or object-oriented programming.In this context, an agent is a computer system which is capable of act ...

    $4,500.00

  • CHARLESTON'S TRIAL
    DANIEL J. CROOKS JR. / DOUGLAS W. BOSTICK
    A harrowing, in-depth account of a black man's wrongful conviction and execution for a white man's murder in Jim Crow South Carolina.   June 1910, Charleston, South Carolina. A Jewish merchant, Max Lubelsky, lay murdered in his clothing store on Upper King Street. Daniel "Nealy" Duncan, the black man eventually convicted of the crime was arrested several weeks later as an angry...

    $229.00

  • THE MORMON CULTURE OF SALVATION
    DOUGLAS J. DAVIES
    The Mormon Culture of Salvation presents a comprehensive study of Mormon cultural and religious life, offering important new theories of Mormonism - one of the fastest growing movements and thought by many to be the next world religion. Bringing social, scientific and theological perspectives to bear on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Douglas Davies draws from...

    $1,420.00

  • THE COLLECTED LETTERS OF ANTONI VAN LEEUWENHOEK - VOLUME 17
    LODEWIJK C. PALM, HUIB J. ZUIDERVAART, DOUGLAS ANDERSON & ELISABETH (LIZZY) W. ENTJES
    The contents of the letters published here, again show the great range of subjects that occupied Van Leeuwenhoek: from sugar candy, the shape and crystal structure of diamonds, the dissolution of silver crystals in aqua fortis to gold dust from Guinea dissolved in aqua regia and the dissolution and separation of gold, silver, and copper. Every volume in the Series contains the ...

    $5,400.00

  • PARTNERS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
    DOUGLAS J. FIORE / JULIE ANNE FIORE
    Learn how to collaborate with parents and special education advocates to ensure student success. This practical book shows you how to navigate the tricky path to meeting special education goals and outcomes. It also provides strategies to help you communicate and partner more effectively with families and specialists. Part I of the book offers key information on how special edu...

    $640.00

  • STOP AND FRISK
    DOUGLAS R. MITCHELL / GREGORY J. CONNOR
    Every law enforcement patrol officer and investigator needs to understand both the tactical considerations of stopping and frisking a suspect, and the legal constraints that should govern that power. Recent years have shown clearly the damage that can be done when police lack an adequate understanding of the legal foundation for their activities. In this new edition of Stop and...

    $980.00

  • ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACY LAW
    DOUGLAS J. PISANO
    This book is a compilation and commentary of selected laws and regulations pertaining to the general practice of pharmacy in the United States. It is designed to be of assistance to practicing pharmacists, those seeking licensure by reciprocity, and other interested healthcare professionals. ...

    $2,220.00

  • INFORMATION SECURITY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND STANDARDS
    DOUGLAS J. LANDOLL
    Information Security Policies, Procedures, and Standards: A Practitioner's Reference gives you a blueprint on how to develop effective information security policies and procedures. It uses standards such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and COBIT, and regulations such as HIPAA and PCI DSS as the foundation for the content. Highlighting key terminology, policy development concepts and...

    $960.00

  • INVENTORY AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT IN SUPPLY CHAINS
    EDWARD A. SILVER / DAVID F. PYKE / DOUGLAS J. THOMAS
    Authored by a team of experts, the new edition of this bestseller presents practical techniques for managing inventory and production throughout supply chains. It covers the current context of inventory and production management, replenishment systems for managing individual inventories within a firm, managing inventory in multiple locations and firms, and production management...

    $960.00

  • LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT
    DOUGLAS J. WATSON / WENDY L. HASSETT
    Some of the very best writings on issues involving local government can be found in journals published by the American Society for Public Administration or journals with which ASPA is associated. This volume includes thirty of the most outstanding articles that have been published over the past sixty years in these journals. Local Government Management is an ideal supplement fo...

    $1,420.00

  • BISHOPS, WIVES AND CHILDREN
    DOUGLAS J. DAVIES / MATHEW GUEST
    Christianity as a cultural force, whether rising or falling, has seldom been analysed through the actual processes by which tradition is transmitted, modified, embraced or rejected. This book achieves that end through a study of bishops of the Church of England, their wives and their children, to show how values fostered in the vicarage and palace shape family, work and civic l...

    $1,240.00

  • SACRED SELVES, SACRED SETTINGS
    DOUGLAS J. DAVIES / ADAM J. POWELL
    Significantly influencing the sociological study of religion, Hans Mol developed ideas of identity which remain thought-provoking for analyses of how religion operates within contemporary societies. Sacred Selves, Sacred Settings brings current social-religious topics into sharp focus: international scholars analyse, challenge, and apply Mol’s theoretical assertions. This book ...

    $1,380.00

  • PREVENTING SUDDEN DEATH IN SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
    DOUGLAS J. CASA / REBECCA L. STEARNS
    Preventing Sudden Death in Sport and Physical Activity, Second Edition examines the etiology, prevention, recognition, treatment, and return-to-play protocol of the common causes of sudden death in sport. Chapters are written by content area experts, offering a blend of clinical, scientific, and research expertise regarding each medical condition that is discussed. ...

    $683.42

  • JACOBITISM, ENLIGHTENMENT AND EMPIRE, 1680�1820
    DOUGLAS J HAMILTON
    The essays in this collection examine religion, politics and commerce in Scotland during a time of crisis and turmoil. Contributors look at the effect of the Union on Scottish trade and commerce, the Scottish role in tobacco and sugar plantations, Robert Burns’s early poetry on his planned emigration to Jamaica and Scottish anti-abolitionists. ...

    $1,140.00

  • AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MEMORY
    CHARLES P. THOMPSON, DOUGLAS J. HERRMANN, DARRYL BRUCE, J. DON READ, DAVID G. PAYNE AND MICHAEL P. T
    The organization of the first Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition (SARMAC) conference centered around two specifically identifiable research topics -- autobiographical memory and eyewitness memory. These two areas -- long-time staples on the menu of investigators of memory in more natural settings -- differ on a variety of dimensions, perhaps most notably in th...

    $1,460.00

  • BUILDING PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
    DAVID R. MOORE / DOUGLAS J. HAGUE
    Building Production Management Techniques provides an innovative approach to dealing with the universal problems of time, cost and quality of construction projects. The book provides an introduction to a number of management techniques that can be applied to the problems of production presented by the diverse, heavy, large and geographically distributed products typical of cons...

    $1,100.00

  • ANCIENT EGYPT
    DOUGLAS J. BREWER
    Ancient Egypt is a beautifully illustrated, easy-to-read book covering the formative era of the Egyptian civilization: the age before the pyramids. Douglas Brewer shows why an awareness of the earliest phase of Egyptian history is crucial to understanding of later Egyptian culture. Beginning with a quick review of the fields of Egyptology and archaeology, Ancient Egypt takes th...

    $1,120.00


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