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Paperback. Covering millions of young victims of war, poverty and disease, who are deprived of home, family and basic human rights, this book analyzes current intervention programs and identifies challenges that must be met in the community and at broader policy levels. Editor(s): Johnson, Deborah J.; Agbenyiga, DeBrenna LaFa; Hitchcock, Robert K. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMC; KCP; MBN; MJTF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489992260
- ISBN
- 9781489992260
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 191.75
€ 191.75
paperback. This book summarizes a line of research that maps certain classical problems of discrete mathematics and operations research - such as the Hamiltonian cycle and the Travelling Salesman problems - into convex domains where continuum analysis can be carried out. Num Pages: 202 pages, colour illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: KJT; PBT; PBU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489992277
- ISBN
- 9781489992277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.91
€ 118.91
Paperback. This book discusses the social and economic costs and benefits of legalized gambling, addressing such questions as Does casino expansion simply "cannibalize" other industries, having no net effect? Or does casino gambling offer positive economic impacts? Num Pages: 489 pages, 40 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCF; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 747.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 489
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489992376
- ISBN
- 9781489992376
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 183.01
€ 183.01
Paperback. The Liberation of the Serfs argues that slave labor can never be efficient and will therefore disappear by itself (though the process may take many years). The contributions herein address the economics of unfree labor in places like Prussia, Westphalia, Austria, Argentina and the British Empire. Editor(s): Backhaus, Jurgen George. Series: The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 84 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; HBTS; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 4. Weight in Grams: 145.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 84
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489992697
- ISBN
- 9781489992697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.71
€ 117.71
Paperback. This updated new edition includes a wealth of additional material. As well as its integration of mathematical theory and numerical algorithm development, it features new chapters on topics such as the calculus of variations, integration, and block relaxation. Series: Springer Texts in Statistics. Num Pages: 546 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; PBT; PBU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 831.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 546
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489992703
- ISBN
- 9781489992703
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 144.38
€ 144.38
Paperback. Editor(s): Reddick, Christopher G.; Aikins, Stephen K. Series: Public Administration and Information Technology. Num Pages: 288 pages, 38 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489992840
- ISBN
- 9781489992840
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 181.56
€ 181.56
The Next Economics. Global Cases in Energy, Environment, and Climate C...
. Ed(S): Clark, Woodrow W., III
Paperback. This book focuses on the economics of the environment, energy, and what to do about these global issues, including climate change and the Green Industrial Revolution. It explores how the next economics works in entrepreneurial and business growth. Editor(s): Clark, Woodrow W., III. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCN; KCP; RN; THRB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489992956
- ISBN
- 9781489992956
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.50
€ 119.50
paperback. This book presents an innovative, integrated methodological approach to the construction and selection of equity portfolios. The text integrates stochastic methods for portfolio comparisons to offer a unified model for decision making in portfolio management. Series: Springer Optimization and its Applications. Num Pages: 140 pages, 41 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KF; PBU; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 225.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489993007
- ISBN
- 9781489993007
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.22
€ 118.22
Paperback. This book explores the roles franchisees play in modern business and their importance to the success of every franchise arrangement. It also examines why franchisees are more vulnerable under the law than employees and suppliers and what can be done about it. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489993106
- ISBN
- 9781489993106
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.66
€ 118.66
Paperback. With an emphasis on 'earnings per share' this data-oriented book covers financial forecasting, understanding financial data, strategies such as share buybacks and R&D spending, creating efficient portfolios and hedging stock holdings with financial futures. Num Pages: 236 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCBM; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489993267
- ISBN
- 9781489993267
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.03
€ 119.03
Paperback. This book provides a practical approach to improving organizations through process assessment, combined with organizational culture and team-based improvement. The comprehensive improvement programs and agile improvement methodologies presented are grounded in successful real-world practices. Useful examples, templates and tools are included. Num Pages: 309 pages, 34 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KNTX; UMX; UMZ; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489993304
- ISBN
- 9781489993304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 181.78
€ 181.78
Paperback. This volume offers a comprehensive survey of cancer-related issues, including those affecting the care triad (patients-family members- professionals) and quality of care as well as the numerous physical, emotional, and financial challenges faced by caregivers. Editor(s): Talley, Ronda C.; McCorkle, Ruth; Baile, Walter F. Series: Caregiving: Research * Practice * Policy. Num Pages: 327 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JNF; KCP; MBNH9; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 327
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489993359
- ISBN
- 9781489993359
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.13
€ 120.13
Paperback. Recognizing the importance of benchmarking in service industries, this volume presents in-depth analysis of a range of comprehensive benchmarking methodologies that deploy multiple variables and which can be applied to the complexities of the IT sector. Num Pages: 232 pages, 43 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV6; KJQ; UMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 361.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489993694
- ISBN
- 9781489993694
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.06
€ 119.06
Paperback. This book provides extensive insight into the possibilities and challenges of XML in building new information management solutions in networked organizations. Applications across a broad spectrum are examined and numerous case studies are presented. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ; UGD; UNH; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 373.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489993809
- ISBN
- 9781489993809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.79
€ 62.79
Paperback. The crucial role played by risk analysis in stochastic supply chain models is demonstrated by the quickening pace of research on the topic. This monograph explores promising recent work on applying mean-risk methodology to dilemmas in supply-chain management. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 108 pages, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489993908
- ISBN
- 9781489993908
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.94
€ 117.94
Paperback. This volume examines strategies for cutting costs and improving productivity in higher education in the US. The contributors look at several areas from an economic perspective and identify the types of reforms that are most likely to result in improvements. Editor(s): Hall, Joshua C. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489994127
- ISBN
- 9781489994127
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 181.68
€ 181.68
Paperback. Covering a range of perspectives including family/consumer science, law, sociology and public policy as well as finance and economics, this book offers an accurate picture of American financial literacy and sets out real-world steps toward its improvement. Editor(s): Lamdin, Douglas J. Series: International Series on Consumer Science. Num Pages: 342 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFT; JHB; KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489994172
- ISBN
- 9781489994172
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 120.18
€ 120.18
Paperback. Editor(s): Latouche, Guy; Ramaswami, Vaidyanathan; Sethuraman, Jay; Sigman, Karl; Squillante, Mark S.; Yao, David. Series: Springer Proceedings in Mathematics and Statistics. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; PBKS; PBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 421.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489994240
- ISBN
- 9781489994240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.19
€ 119.19
Paperback. Series: Public Administration and Information Technology. Num Pages: 142 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPB; JPP; KJMV6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489994363
- ISBN
- 9781489994363
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.13
€ 118.13
Paperback. This book explores the transition of trade in ideas from an exchange mainly within firms and nations to one between firms and nations and investigates the licensing contract and mechanisms of trade as this exchange moves towards organized markets with prices. Series: Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KJMV6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 355.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489994448
- ISBN
- 9781489994448
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.99
€ 118.99
Paperback. This volume examines the challenges and prospects for economic integration throughout Europe and in other regions, including Asia. It addresses the empirical and theoretical aspects of such topics as monetary union, social policy reform and public finance. Editor(s): Carayannis, Elias G.; Korres, George M. Series: Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management. Num Pages: 244 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 379.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489994639
- ISBN
- 9781489994639
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.94
€ 118.94
Paperback. This book examines the changes that have taken place in Japan since the end of World War II. It details areas of progress as well as addresses the problems of the bubble economy and proposes solutions with emphasis on quality of life. Num Pages: 174 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HB; KCL; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 279.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489994653
- ISBN
- 9781489994653
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.62
€ 119.62
paperback. Opening with a historical view of consumer behavior and technology, this book examines household technologies and consumption experiences including shopping choices, entertainment outlets and availability, communications technologies and working at home. Series: International Series on Consumer Science. Num Pages: 214 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBK; KC; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 355.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489994677
- ISBN
- 9781489994677
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.62
€ 119.62
Paperback. This book makes use of new conceptual and methodological tools to place gender at the forefront of research on the lives of immigrant families, investigating the impact of its interplay with parental roles, parent-child relationships and child outcomes. Editor(s): Chuang, Susan S.; Tamis-LeMonda, Catherine S. Series: Advances in Immigrant Family Research. Num Pages: 234 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSN; JMG; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489994981
- ISBN
- 9781489994981
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.89
€ 118.89