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paperback. Presents a comprehensive international discussion of the role of markets in higher education. This volume reflects on both the political and economic implications of the rising trend towards introducing market elements in higher education. Editor(s): Jongbloed, Ben; Teixeira, Pedro; Dill, David; Amaral, Alberto. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JN; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1150.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402046124
- ISBN
- 9781402046124
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.43
€ 123.43
Hardback. Provides an account of the changing nature of work and how workers are changing as a result of the requirements of contemporary working life. This book explores the implications for preparing individuals for work and maintaining their skills throughout working life. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 759.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402046438
- ISBN
- 9781402046438
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.37
€ 127.37
Hardback. Analyzes the interrelationship of record keeping, ethics and law in terms of existing regulatory models and their application to the Internet. This book offers an interdisciplinary approach to Internet regulation, which contributes to closer ties between those who research, teach and work in fields of ethics, law and analyzes science. Series: Archivist's Library. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402046919
- ISBN
- 9781402046919
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.32
€ 187.32
Hardback. Offers a coherent view on agri-food supply chains by discussing the possibilities and limitations of quantifying performance, risks and investments in the agri-food chain. Editor(s): Ondersteijn, Christien J.M. (Business Economics Group); Wijnands, Jo H.M. (Business Economics Group); Huirne, Ruud B. M.; Kooten, Olaf van (Horticultural Production Chains Group). Series: Wageningen UR Frontis Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV8; KNAC; KNDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402046926
- ISBN
- 9781402046926
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.34
€ 185.34
Hardback. Makes an assessment as to the future prospects of mankind: In what direction are we heading? This book provides a broad discussion on Sustainable Development, rethinking and improving its effectiveness as a paradigm of today and tomorrow by bringing together the visions and contributions of various thinkers on the subject. Editor(s): Keiner, Marco. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047343
- ISBN
- 9781402047343
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.78
€ 185.78
Hardback. Contains the papers of the First International Conference on e-Business and Telecommunication Networks held in 2004. This book presents research on e-business and telecommunication networks. It includes analyses aspects of global communication information systems and services. Editor(s): Ascenso, Joao; Vasiu, Luminita; Belo, Carlos; Saramago, Monica. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJE. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1360.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047602
- ISBN
- 9781402047602
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.71
€ 124.71
Hardback. This is a quick reference for individuals and organisations involved with the agricultural and horticultural production of food. It is designed to answer basic questions about how food is produced from plants, and aims to demystify the subject of growing food. Num Pages: 333 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNDF; TVH; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 167 x 19. Weight in Grams: 744.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 333
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402048272
- ISBN
- 9781402048272
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 213.13
€ 213.13
Hardback. After leading the world during most of the 20th century in economic, political, technological, military, and even social terms, America's role is being challenged. India and China are emerging as new economic powers, with advancing technological prowess. This book talks about this issue. Series: Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402048920
- ISBN
- 9781402048920
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.92
€ 119.92
Hardback. 'Homegardens' are integrated tree - crop - animal production systems and primarily found in tropical environments. This work summarizes the state of knowledge on homegarden systems, with a view to using this knowledge as a basis for improving both homegardens and other similar multistrata agroforestry systems. Editor(s): Kumar, B.M.; Nair, P. K. R. Series: Advances in Agroforestry. Num Pages: 379 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 798.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 379
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402049477
- ISBN
- 9781402049477
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.15
€ 234.15
Paperback. Provides an overview of the views, developments, costs and benefits in environmental and sustainability accounting and its links to reporting. This book investigates topics in and links between corporate environmental and sustainability issues; between strategy, measurement and information management; and between accounting and reporting. Editor(s): Schaltegger, Stefan; Bennett, Martin; Burritt, Roger. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 718 pages, biography. BIC Classification: J; KCN; KJT; LNKJ; RNC; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1072.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 718
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402049736
- ISBN
- 9781402049736
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 400.91
€ 400.91
Hardback. Presents articles on ethics, business ethics, teaching ethics, agency theory, postmodernism, employee rights, and ethics in accounting and the financial services industry. Series: Issues in Business Ethics. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402049835
- ISBN
- 9781402049835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.35
€ 124.35
Hardback. Examines continuity and change of identity formation processes at work under conditions of modern working processes and labor market flexibility. This work brings together perspectives from sociology, psychology, organizational management, and vocational education. It connects the debates of skills formation, and human resources development. Editor(s): Brown, Alan; Kipal, Simone; Rauner, Felix. Series: Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects. Num Pages: 426 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMJ; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402049880
- ISBN
- 9781402049880
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.61
€ 188.61
Hardback. Sustainable solutions require the integration of social and ecological aspects in every planning and decision-making process. This book explains the important principles and elements of Systems Engineering and three planning cases demonstrate the practical application. It provides an understandable guide with questions and recommendations. Num Pages: 185 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJM; KNBT; TBD; TJFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 185
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050176
- ISBN
- 9781402050176
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.56
€ 122.56
Innovations in Design and Decision Support Systems in Architecture and...
. Ed(S): Van Leeuwen, Jos P.; Timmermans, Har...
Hardback. Traditionally, the DDSS conferences aim to be a platform for both starting and experienced researchers. This volume contains 31 peer reviewed papers that are organised into seven sections, including Land Use Simulation and Visualisation, Multi-Agent Models for Movement Simulation, Multi-Agent Models for Urban Development, and more. Editor(s): van Leeuwen, Jos P.; Timmermans, Harry J.P. Num Pages: 502 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMVD; KJT; TBD; UGC; UGK; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 502
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050596
- ISBN
- 9781402050596
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 366.55
€ 366.55
Hardback. Presents research on the ecophysiology of trees growing at the alpine timberline. This book includes chapters on soil properties and the role of mycorrhiza, carbon assimilation and allocation, phytopathogens, and the impact of global change on photo oxidative stress. Editor(s): Wieser, Gerhard; Tausz, Michael M. Series: Plant Ecophysiology. Num Pages: 232 pages, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KNAL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 583.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050732
- ISBN
- 9781402050732
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.68
€ 181.68
Hardback. This book explores challenges in the development and integration of complex heterogeneous systems, including both hardware and software components. The book examines interfaces between platform providers and users defined by technical requirements, design methodology, standards, and by business context and relationships. Editor(s): Burton, Mark; Morawiec, Adam. Num Pages: 100 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNDH; TJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 338.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402051371
- ISBN
- 9781402051371
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.94
€ 120.94
Hardback. Based on a seminar that was organized to address interest in the use and construction of 'qualitative' indicators of labour standards and related questions, this title offers a comparative critique of the progress toward standards. Editor(s): Kucera, David. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; LNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402052002
- ISBN
- 9781402052002
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.22
€ 120.22
Hardback. Deals with the role host countries' institutional characteristics play in the labour market integration of immigrants in the European Union. This book maps the European countries with respect to three institutional aspects central to immigrant integration, immigration policies, labour market structure and welfare regimes. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JPSN2; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402052316
- ISBN
- 9781402052316
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.74
€ 123.74
Hardback. The purpose of the 7th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems (ICEIS) was to bring together researchers, engineers and practitioners interested in the advances and business applications of information systems. This book includes the papers presented at the conference. Editor(s): Chen, Chin-Sheng; Filipe, Joaquim; Seruca, Isabel; Cordeiro, Jose. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 279
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402053238
- ISBN
- 9781402053238
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.70
€ 181.70
Hardback. It is argued that digitization will revolutionize scientific communication. This title shows that this is not the case where scientific journals are concerned. It outlines the consequences of digitization for peer-reviewed research articles published in electronic journals. Series: Information Science and Knowledge Management. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GL; J; KNTP; UKR; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402053351
- ISBN
- 9781402053351
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.92
€ 119.92
Hardback. Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens the viability of high seas living resources. This book details the efforts of the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources Commission and the Australian government to adopt complementary measures to deter IUU fishing in the Southern Ocean. Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402053382
- ISBN
- 9781402053382
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.96
€ 181.96
Hardback. A central asset of eco-efficiency analysis is that it does not depend on a specific evaluation of environmental impacts against economic effects. This title covers various aspects of eco-efficiency analysis and offers a global perspective on the subject. Editor(s): Huppes, Gjalt; Ishikawa, Masanobu. Series: Eco-Efficiency in Industry & Science. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402053986
- ISBN
- 9781402053986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 269.33
€ 269.33
Hardback. Provides an insight into the relationships between extreme conflict, the international trade in forest products, and the social, economic and environmental condition of tropical forests and their human communities. This book explores the underlying causes and the social and environmental consequences of conflict in tropical forest areas. Editor(s): Jong, Wil de; Donovan, Deanna; Abe, Ken-Ichi. Series: World Forests. Num Pages: 194 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPS; KNAL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402054617
- ISBN
- 9781402054617
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.56
€ 122.56
Hardback. It is widely assumed that our consumer society can move from using fossil fuels to using renewable energy sources while maintaining the high levels of energy use to which we have become accustomed. This book details the reasons why this almost unquestioned assumption is seriously mistaken. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402055485
- ISBN
- 9781402055485
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.73
€ 122.73