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Business & Finance
Hardback. 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: KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461404743
- ISBN
- 9781461404743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.64
€ 120.64
Hardback. This book examines anticipatory optimization for dynamic decision making. It fully integrates Markov decision processes, dynamic programming, data mining and optimization and introduces a new perspective on approximate dynamic programming. Series: Operations Research/Computer Science Interfaces Series. Num Pages: 196 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461405047
- ISBN
- 9781461405047
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.15
€ 119.15
Hardback. This volume offers a framework to study the interaction of various factors related to risk and their influence on supply chain management. The scope of area covered includes operations management, decision analysis and business administration. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 220 pages, 71 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461405108
- ISBN
- 9781461405108
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.41
€ 119.41
Hardcover. This book examines the debt of sovereign nations. It explains the methodology behind how rating agencies evaluate nations and looks at sovereign defaults from the Great Depression to the Asian Crisis of the 1990s as well as the recent financial crisis. Num Pages: 196 pages, 75 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCX; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461405221
- ISBN
- 9781461405221
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.30
€ 119.30
Hardback. Job stress is epidemic in the workplace, with staggering worldwide economic and health costs. This timely and comprehensive volume draws on insight and research from diverse sociological and economic theories to examine what is stressful about work, and why. Series: Social Disparities in Health and Health Care. Num Pages: 190 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JMJ; KJWX; KNXC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 473.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461406242
- ISBN
- 9781461406242
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.38
€ 119.38
Hardback. The economic concept of equilibrium infers rational participants, yet what happens when analysts and traders behave unpredictably? Darwin takes over. This book shows how traditional economic equilibria can exist despite natural selection in irrational markets. Series: Studies in Economic Theory. Num Pages: 200 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461407119
- ISBN
- 9781461407119
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.35
€ 119.35
Handbook on Semidefinite, Conic and Polynomial Optimization
. Ed(S): Anjos, Miguel F.; Lasserre, Jean-Ber...
Hardback. This book offers the reader a snapshot of the state-of-the-art in the growing and mutually enriching areas of semidefinite optimization, conic optimization and polynomial optimization. It covers theory, algorithms, software and applications. Editor(s): Anjos, Miguel F.; Lasserre, Jean-Bernard. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 960 pages, 40 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJT; PBU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1527.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 960
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461407683
- ISBN
- 9781461407683
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 301.13
€ 301.13
Hardcover. This volume examines how to deal with localized social problems for which demographic and social characteristics of affected populations are salient. Examples include defining rules for registered sex offenders in search of homes, or allocating primary-care physicians in a state to ensure access to health care. Editor(s): Johnson, Michael P. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 340 pages, 40 black & white tables, 2 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KJT; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 707.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461408055
- ISBN
- 9781461408055
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.45
€ 182.45
Hardback. Contains selected peer-reviewed papers that were presented at the Fourth International Symposium on Transportation Network Reliability (INSTR) Conference held at the University of Minnesota July 22-23, 2010. This book combines fresh methodologies and practice to model and address questions of network unreliability. Editor(s): Levinson, David M.; Liu, Henry X.; Bell, Michael G. H. Series: Transportation, Research, Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 268 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KNG; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461409465
- ISBN
- 9781461409465
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.85
€ 119.85
Hardback. 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; UMW; UNH; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2011
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461409915
- ISBN
- 9781461409915
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.00
€ 63.00
Paperback. Many of the challenges faced by family-owned businesses develop after the firm has reached a stage of maturity. This collection of case studies demonstrates how governance of both the business and the family (or lack thereof) impacts succession of leadership in the firm and the inheritance of ownership and wealth. Series: SpringerBriefs in Business. Num Pages: 133 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJH; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 133
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461412007
- ISBN
- 9781461412007
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.35
€ 57.35
Hardback. Editor(s): Ayuk, Elias T; Kabore, Samuel T. Series: Insight and Innovation in International Development. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461412335
- ISBN
- 9781461412335
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.87
€ 63.87
Hardback. Editor(s): Goransson, Bo; Brundenius, Claes, Dr. Series: Insight and Innovation in International Development. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JNV; JPQB; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461412359
- ISBN
- 9781461412359
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.12
€ 121.12
Promoting Balanced Competitiveness Strategies of Firms in Developing C...
Wang, Vivienne; Carayannis, Elias
Hardback. This book applies theory and empirical analysis to the dynamics of innovation in developing countries, developing a Competitive Position Model focused on incremental and adaptive innovations. Particular emphasis is placed on R & D in manufacturing firms. Series: Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management. Num Pages: 128 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCM; KJD; KJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461412748
- ISBN
- 9781461412748
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.74
€ 118.74
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Business. Num Pages: 75 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KFFD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 4. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 75
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461412892
- ISBN
- 9781461412892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.35
€ 57.35
Hardback. This book offers expert research plus data and detailed insight into women's entrepreneurial activity in Europe, Latin America, the United States and Canada. Illuminates the often overlooked impact of women's entrepreneurship on economic growth and development. Editor(s): Galindo Martin, Miguel Angel; Ribeiro, Domingo. Series: International Studies in Entrepreneurship. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; KCM; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461412922
- ISBN
- 9781461412922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.61
€ 119.61
Paperback. 'Born global' (BG) firms have attracted many researchers throughout the years. This title applies both network theory and knowledge-based theory to analyze export assistance in the context of internationalization of low-tech BG firms in developing countries (with a study of the apparel industry in Bangladesh). Series: SpringerBriefs in Business. Num Pages: 85 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 4. Weight in Grams: 150.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 85
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461412953
- ISBN
- 9781461412953
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.35
€ 57.35
Hardcover. This book explores the nature of charisma as it accounts for the success of leaders, deconstructing charisma and illustrating it through "case studies" of three influential leaders in Singapore. Discusses cultural issues leadership qualities in general. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMS; JMJ; KJMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461414506
- ISBN
- 9781461414506
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.80
€ 119.80
Hardback. This book analyzes, from a range of viewpoints, the challenges and opportunities of nanotechnology emergence and management in the developing world. Includes cross-cultural research and case studies in Turkey, Latin America, India, China and more. Editor(s): Aydogan-Duda, Neslihan. Series: Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management. Num Pages: 166 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFH; KND; TBN; TDPB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 439.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461415442
- ISBN
- 9781461415442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.05
€ 119.05
Hardback. This is the first comprehensive view of innovation system development in small catching-up economies. The authors describe the limitations as well as the advantages, and outline a set of normative guidelines for enhancing innovation system development. Editor(s): Carayannis, Elias; Varblane, Urmas; Roolaht, Tonu. Series: Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management. Num Pages: 396 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461415473
- ISBN
- 9781461415473
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.28
€ 121.28