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Paperback. Analyzes how catastrophe models can be used for assessing and managing risks of extreme events. This book focuses on natural disaster risk, and also discusses the management of terrorism risk. It involves three catastrophe modeling firms, AIR Worldwide, EQECAT, and Risk Management Solutions. Series: Huebner International Series on Risk, Insurance and Economic Security. Num Pages: 252 pages, 65 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387241050
- ISBN
- 9780387241050
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 281.54
€ 281.54
Hardcover. Focuses on urban earthquake safety developments around the world. This book provides approaches and procedures for the creation of earthquake damage scenarios (EDS). It discusses needs and approaches to reducing earthquake risk. Editor(s): Tucker, Brian E.; Erdik, Mustafa Ozder; Hwang, Christina N. Series: NATO Science Series E:. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 656. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on "An Evaluation of Guidelines for Developing Earthquake Damage Scenarios for Urban Areas", Istanbul, Turkey, October 8-11, 1993. Series: NATO Science Series E:. 346 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Tucker, Brian E.; Erdik, Mustafa Ozder; Hwang, Christina N. Focuses on urban earthquake safety developments around the world. This book provides approaches and procedures for the creation of earthquake damage scenarios (EDS). It discusses needs and approaches to reducing earthquake risk. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 24. Weight: 656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic
- Edition
- 1994th Edition
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329145
- ISBN
- 9780792329145
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.09
€ 256.09
Paperback. A guide to the world of rhetoric and composition archives, from locating an archival source and its materials to establishing one's own collection of archival materials. It provides information on a variety of helpful topics, such as basic archival theory, processes, and principles; and the use of hidden or digital archives. Editor(s): Ramsey, Alexis E.; Sharer, Wendy B.; L'Eplattenier, Barbara; Mastrangelo, Lisa. Num Pages: 352 pages, 19 illustrations. BIC Classification: GL; GPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Southern Illinois University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780809329502
- ISBN
- 9780809329502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.90
€ 52.90
Hardcover. The Nordic welfare states have found themselves in the firing line of post-industrial developments, resulting in fundamental changes and new social needs to attend to. This book explores responses to changing social risks across areas such as structural unemployment, entrepreneurship, immigration, single parenthood, education and health. Editor(s): Harslof, Ivan; Ulmestig, Rickard. Num Pages: 320 pages, 17 black & white tables, 23 figures. BIC Classification: GPQD; JHBL; JKSB; JPB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 23. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137267184
- ISBN
- 9781137267184
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.09
€ 67.09
Paperback. Advancing Digital Humanities moves beyond definition of this dynamic and fast growing field to show how its arguments, analyses, findings and theories are pioneering new directions in the humanities globally. Editor(s): Bode, Katherine; Arthur, Paul Longley. Num Pages: 339 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; H. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137337009
- ISBN
- 9781137337009
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.05
€ 128.05
Hardcover. This Handbook contains twenty-six original and substantive papers examining a wide selection of philosophical methods. Drawing upon an international range of leading contributors, it will help shape future debates about how philosophy should be done. The papers will be of particular interest to researchers and high-level undergraduates. Editor(s): Daly, Christopher. Num Pages: 672 pages, 8 figures, 1 maps, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: GPS; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 241 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1228.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137344540
- ISBN
- 9781137344540
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 287.20
€ 287.20
Hardcover. This text takes a view of the crucial issues involved in supply chain management. The discussion introduces the concept of risk, information and social capital management that will ensure supply chain excellence and maturity according to the Poirier's model. Editor(s): Szymczak, Maciej. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; KJD; KJM; KJMV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137359650
- ISBN
- 9781137359650
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.48
€ 128.48
Hardcover. Research about children and young people's participation and involvement in research is an emerging area of academic inquiry. Based on the themes of participation, citizenship and intergenerational relations, this edited collection draws on the latest research in this area, and includes chapters co-authored with children and young people. Editor(s): Westwood, Joanne; Larkins, Cath; Moxon, Dan; Perry, Yasmin; Thomas, Nigel. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFSP1; JHBK; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 218 x 19. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137379696
- ISBN
- 9781137379696
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.64
€ 66.64
Hardcover. This edited two-volume collection presents the most interesting and compelling articles pertaining to the formulation of research methods used to study information systems from the 30-year publication history of the Journal of Information Technology. Editor(s): Willcocks, Leslie P.; Sauer, Chris; Lacity, Mary C. Num Pages: 312 pages, 6 black & white tables, 7 figures. BIC Classification: GPS; KJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 22. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137509833
- ISBN
- 9781137509833
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.07
€ 128.07
Hardcover. This edited two-volume collection presents the most interesting and compelling articles pertaining to the formulation of research methods used to study information systems from the 30 year publication history of the Journal of Information Technology (JIT). Editor(s): Willcocks, Leslie P.; Sauer, Chris; Lacity, Mary C. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; KJQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 268 x 26. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137509864
- ISBN
- 9781137509864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.51
€ 128.51
Hardcover. This is a compilation of coordinated and focused essays from world leaders in the engineering profession dedicated to a transformation of engineering education and practice. The book aims to inspire, lead, and guide this critically needed transformation. Editor(s): Grasso, Domenico; Burkins, Melody. Num Pages: 301 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; JNU; PHS; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441913920
- ISBN
- 9781441913920
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.44
€ 129.44
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 3rd ed. 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441920829
- ISBN
- 9781441920829
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 116.46
€ 116.46
Hardcover. This book covers all aspects of the regulation of energy-supply with examples from Europe and the US. It deals with advanced topics such as supranational regional power systems and aspects of environmental regulation of vital current interest. Editor(s): Perez-Arriaga, Ignacio J. Series: Power Systems. Num Pages: 728 pages, 95 black & white illustrations, 11 colour illustrations, 35 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: GPFC; KCD; THRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 159 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1178.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 770
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447150336
- ISBN
- 9781447150336
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 375.24
€ 375.24
Hardcover. Conflict and Complexity Editor(s): Fellman, Philip vos; Bar-Yam, Yaneer; Minai, Ali A. (University of Cincinnati). Series: Understanding Complex Systems. Num Pages: 302 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 57 colour illustrations, 5 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: GPFC; JHBC; PHU; TNKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 240 x 19. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493917044
- ISBN
- 9781493917044
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.73
€ 149.73
Paperback. Written and organized for easy access, the reader is guided step-by-step through library rules and methods of operation, the effective use of various cataloguing systems, and the location of materials. Series: Heritage. Num Pages: 218 pages, facsimiles. BIC Classification: GPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802083289
- ISBN
- 9780802083289
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.67
€ 30.99
€ 27.67
Hardback. Looks at why ethnographic approaches are popular in the design of computing devices for the workplace, for the home and elsewhere. This book presents a history of ethnography, both as it was practiced before computer science picked it up and since, most especially in the CSCW and HCI domains. Series: Computer Supported Cooperative Work. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JHMC; TJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846287671
- ISBN
- 9781846287671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.69
€ 200.69
Paperback. Discrete-event dynamic systems (DEDs) permeate our world. They are of great importance in modern manufacturing processes, transportation and various forms of computer and communications networking. This book begins with the mathematical basics required for the study of DEDs and moves on to present various tools used in their modeling and control. Series: Advanced Textbooks in Control and Signal Processing. Num Pages: 362 pages, 209 black & white illustrations, 40 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1130.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846288722
- ISBN
- 9781846288722
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.09
€ 99.09
Paperback. The 15th International Workshop on Conceptual Structures ICCS 2007 brings together numerous discussions between international groups of researchers from the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The workshops include, Rough sets and data mining, and ubiquitous and collaborative computing. Editor(s): Akhgar, Professor Babak. Num Pages: 236 pages, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846289903
- ISBN
- 9781846289903
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.08
€ 194.08
Optimal Linear Controller Design for Periodic Inputs
Pipeleers, Goele; Demeulenaere, Bram; Swevers...
Paperback. Offering a new design methodology for linear controllers, this volume offers answers to uncertainty in the input period of periodic systems. The design structure reduces the need to sacrifice periodic performance for lowered measurement noise and stricter requirements. Series: Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences. Num Pages: 193 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 283.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 193
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848829749
- ISBN
- 9781848829749
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.26
€ 66.26
Linear, Time-varying Approximations to Nonlinear Dynamical Systems
Tomas-Rodriguez, Maria; Banks, Stephen P.
Paperback. A new technique for analysing and controlling nonlinear systems is introduced in this book. Although the methods outlined are novel, they can be simply implemented using pre-existing and widely known classical control ideas. Series: Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; PBU; PHS; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849961004
- ISBN
- 9781849961004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 197.62
€ 197.62
Hardback. Introduction to Evolutionary Algorithms presents a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of evolutionary algorithms. Readers will find a discussion of hot topics in the field, including genetic algorithms, differential evolution, swarm intelligence, and artificial immune systems. Series: Decision Engineering. Num Pages: 438 pages, 168 black & white illustrations, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; TBC; TJFM; UGK; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 241 x 31. Weight in Grams: 802.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849961288
- ISBN
- 9781849961288
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.76
€ 235.76
Hardback. How is it that one system is better than another to its stakeholders? This question drove Christopher Alexander's quest to explain great physical architecture. This book translates his ideas into the abstract domain of information systems and modeling. Num Pages: 167 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 950.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 167
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849963015
- ISBN
- 9781849963015
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.06
€ 131.06
Paperback. Series: Computer Supported Cooperative Work. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JHMC; TJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849966474
- ISBN
- 9781849966474
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 139.33
€ 139.33
Paperback. This text facilitates and explains design in the frequency domain, which is not as established among control engineers as time-domain design. It includes worked examples that are easily reproduced by the reader, and the results are illustrated by simulations. Num Pages: 285 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GPFC; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849968492
- ISBN
- 9781849968492
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.20
€ 194.20