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Average-Cost Control of Stochastic Manufacturing Systems
Sethi, Suresh P.; Zhang, Han-Qin; Zhang, Qing
Paperback. Series: Stochastic Modelling and Applied Probability. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM; PBW; TGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2005
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441919540
- ISBN
- 9781441919540
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.19
€ 128.19
Modern Portfolio Optimization with NuOPT, S-PLUS, and S+Bayes
Scherer, Bernd; Martin, R. Douglas (Universit...
Paperback. This practical handbook provides a comprehensive computationally-oriented treatment of modern portfolio optimization and construction methods. It fills the gap between current university instruction and current industry practice. Num Pages: 406 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ; PBW; UFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2005
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441919342
- ISBN
- 9781441919342
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.05
€ 129.05
Hardback. This important new work provides a comprehensive discussion of the customer satisfaction evaluation problem. It presents an overview of the existing methodologies as well as the development and implementation of an original multicriteria method dubbed MUSA. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 308 pages, 129 black & white illustrations, 57 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJSM; KJT; PBUH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441916396
- ISBN
- 9781441916396
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 255.58
€ 255.58
Hardback. This book identifies the key ingredients for the strategic integration of information and communication technology into national development policies. It showcases best practices from around the world and suggests strategic approaches and practical lessons. Series: Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management. Num Pages: 336 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCG; KCM; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 674.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441915054
- ISBN
- 9781441915054
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.45
€ 134.45
Hardback. Featuring insights from prominent academics, financial experts, policymakers and journalists, this volume examines the fundamentals behind volatility in today's equity markets. Readers will find a deeper knowledge of the dynamic process of price formation, market structure and regulatory environment. Editor(s): Schwartz, Robert A.; Byrne, John Aidan; Colaninno, Antoinette. Series: Zicklin School of Business Financial Markets Series. Num Pages: 137 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCBM; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 137
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441914736
- ISBN
- 9781441914736
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.55
€ 130.55
Paperback. This edited book provides a survey of the most up-to-date research in this field by collecting a number of invited reviews by well-known specialists, as well as refereed papers from the second Matheuristics workshop held in Bertinoro, Italy, in June 2008. Editor(s): Maniezzo, Vittorio; Stutzle, Thomas; Voss, Stefan. Series: Annals of Information Systems. Num Pages: 270 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, 36 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCH; KJQ; KJT; PBUH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 900.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441913050
- ISBN
- 9781441913050
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 285.41
€ 285.41
Paperback. This special issue of AoIS presents cutting-edge research on these often contradictory trends in computing and will support discussion on the synergies and controversies of the two techniques, while considering what other technologies can contribute to both. Editor(s): Devedzic, Vladan; Gasevic, Dragan. Series: Annals of Information Systems. Num Pages: 206 pages, 52 black & white illustrations, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ; UBW; UKR; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441912183
- ISBN
- 9781441912183
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.35
€ 129.35
Hardback. This book provides insight into the diverse aspects of the informal sector, its role in the context of unemployment, child labor, globalization and environment, as well as its multi-faceted interaction with the other sectors of the economy. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCL; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1200.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441911933
- ISBN
- 9781441911933
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.69
€ 132.69
Hardback. This important new work presents the state-of-the-art in applying operations research and management science (OR/MS) techniques to a broad range of environmental decision making (EDM) challenges. The subject matter is of critical importance. Editor(s): Filar, Jerzy A.; Haurie, Alain. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 357 pages, 82 black & white illustrations, 33 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; KCN; KJT; RNF; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 357
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441911285
- ISBN
- 9781441911285
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.98
€ 200.98
Paperback. This book presents important new research from varied disciplines aimed at developing new theoretical concepts and insights on the application of IT in product and service innovation. It also provides a foundation for future research in product development. Editor(s): Nambisan, Satish. Series: Annals of Information Systems. Num Pages: 218 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJE; KJM; KJQ; KJS; KJT; UKR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441910806
- ISBN
- 9781441910806
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.83
€ 68.83
Hardback. A rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis of volunteering in Mexico provides a fresh perspective on civil society in Mexico, exploding myths created by previous studies and offering fresh insights into the growing 'third sector' in that country. Editor(s): Butcher, Jaqueline. Num Pages: 236 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; KCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1180.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441910776
- ISBN
- 9781441910776
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.53
€ 132.53
Paperback. This book argues that concentration of wealth is not sustainable. It offers an alternative model, a philosophy of "social capitalism" that is grounded in a bottom-up approach to wealth creation and presents a view of a more inclusive and sustainable future. Num Pages: 147 pages, 34 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCM; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 147
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441910424
- ISBN
- 9781441910424
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.57
€ 67.57
Hardback. After 20 years of economic reform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), economic performance is still lagging behind many regions of the world. This book focuses on the dynamics of firm entry and exit to help explain the low productivity of the region. Editor(s): Sekkat, Khalid. Num Pages: 164 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, 90 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441910363
- ISBN
- 9781441910363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.00
€ 131.00
Hardback. This book offers concrete and innovative engineering solutions to help prevent global warming. Solutions discussed include energy management and conservation, emission reduction, sustainable development, pollution control, policy development, and many more. Editor(s): Dincer, Ibrahim; Hepbasil, Arif; Midilli, Adnan; Karakoc, T. Hikmet. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 685 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT; RNPG; RNU; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 164 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1148.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 685
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441910165
- ISBN
- 9781441910165
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.90
€ 253.90
Hardback. Taxpayer compliance is voluntary, and the effectiveness of the tax system depends upon people's acceptance that paying taxes is a moral and legal responsibility. This volume explores taxpayer noncompliance and presents innovative research with new results on the causes of state income and sales tax noncompliance. Num Pages: 282 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KFFD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441909060
- ISBN
- 9781441909060
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.77
€ 128.77
Hardback. Presenting a framework for analyzing intercultural issues that are currently frequently misinterpreted, this book's challenge-and-response theory of cultural development explores the relationship between natural disasters and the rise of ancient civilizations. Num Pages: 228 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1160.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441908483
- ISBN
- 9781441908483
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.41
€ 132.41
Hardback. Frontiers in Major League Baseball applies Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) -- a nonparametric linear programming model -- to Major League Baseball. Topics include applications of DEA to the analysis of free agent salary arbitration, technology changes over time and the ranking of players. Series: Sports Economics, Management and Policy. Num Pages: 139 pages, 28 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KJM; KJT; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 139
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441908308
- ISBN
- 9781441908308
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.55
€ 130.55
hardcover. This Festschrift honors George Samuel Fishman, a founder of the field of computer simulation and a leader in the disciplines of operations research and management science. The papers here span the theory, methodology, and application of computer simulation. Editor(s): Alexopoulos, Christos; Goldsman, David M.; Wilson, James R. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 329 pages, 30 black & white illustrations, 18 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- SKU
- V9781441908162
- ISBN
- 9781441908162
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.65
€ 200.65
Hardback. Organization design is a key feature of management theory and practice. This book offers international coverage, and is the third to emerge from a series of workshops on organization design, featuring new empirical research and theoretical insights. Editor(s): Bollingtoft, Anne; Hakonsson, Dorthe Dojbak; Nielsen, Jorn Flohr; Snow, Charles C.; Ulhoi, John Parm. Series: Information and Organization Design Series. Num Pages: 196 pages, 21 black & white illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 186 x 18. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441906267
- ISBN
- 9781441906267
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.32
€ 131.32
Hardback. This work examines the profusion of Mexican-Americans in low wage or service sector jobs, which rarely come with health or retirement benefits. It deemphasizes cultural explanations for the economic disparities and focuses on practical, policy-based solutions. Num Pages: 138 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKSB; KC; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 138
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441904737
- ISBN
- 9781441904737
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.55
€ 130.55
Paperback. Offers a fresh, fairly efficient, and robust alternative to analyzing multivariate data. This monograph provides an overview of the theory of multivariate nonparametric methods based on spatial signs and ranks. It uses marginal signs and ranks and different type of L1 norm. Series: Lecture Notes in Statistics. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCH; PBKS; PBT; UGK; UYQP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441904676
- ISBN
- 9781441904676
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.95
€ 129.95
Hardback. The volume presents and discusses a variety of recent developments and achievements in research on entrepreneurship. It focuses on the strategic aspects of entrepreneurship and new firm creation, and brings together the insights of an array of experts. Editor(s): Audretsch, David B.; Dagnino, Giovanni Battista; Faraci, Rosario; Hoskisson, Robert E. Series: International Studies in Entrepreneurship. Num Pages: 256 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 29 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441900579
- ISBN
- 9781441900579
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.65
€ 132.65
Paperback. For over a decade, William Lehr, Lorenzo Pupillo, and their colleagues have been on the electronic frontier. This volume addresses hot issues and presents cutting-edge research, practice, and policy in electronic communications, commerce, and culture. Editor(s): Lehr, William; Pupillo, Lorenzo Maria. Num Pages: 228 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJE; LNJ; UF; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 337.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441900371
- ISBN
- 9781441900371
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.90
€ 68.90
Paperback. Knowledge management (KM) is a set of relatively new organizational activities. This volume presents some 20 papers organized into five sections covering basic concepts of knowledge management. The volume editor is an esteemed name in the field. Editor(s): King, William R. Series: Annals of Information Systems. Num Pages: 396 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 49 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441900074
- ISBN
- 9781441900074
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 254.65
€ 254.65