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Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice in Educational Research
Winkle-Wagner, Rachelle; Hunter, Cheryl A.. E...
Paperback. This book provides new ways of thinking about educational processes using quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Ultimately, it aims at expanding knowledge itself - altering the centre by allowing the margins to inform it - allowing it to be extended to include those ways of knowing that have historically been unexplored or ignored. Editor(s): Hinderliter Ortloff, Debora. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JNA; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137338266
- ISBN
- 9781137338266
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€ 52.90€ 46.54
€ 52.90
€ 46.54
Paperback. This book examines comparatively the US and the UK governments' management of Y2K and considers the extent to which such management can be understood as responses to market pressures, public opinion and organized interests. It concludes by providing valuable lessons to those concerned about managing risk and critical infrastructure today. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPJ; JFD; JPA; JPP; KJM; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349358564
- ISBN
- 9781349358564
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Condition: New
€ 65.89
€ 65.89
Paperback. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPJ; HPQ; JFFK; JFSJ; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349512096
- ISBN
- 9781349512096
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Condition: New
€ 65.70
€ 65.70
Hardback. This text presents a view of the state of tsunami research at the end of the 20th century. It displays progress both in data recovery and reconstructions of historical tsunamis and in detailed examination of disasters. Editor(s): Hebenstreit, Gerald T. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 282 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; RBKC; RNR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402002038
- ISBN
- 9781402002038
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Condition: New
€ 129.13
€ 129.13
hardcover. Focuses on the hazard and the vulnerability aspects of floods. This book addresses floods in South Asia from a multidisciplinary approach. It suggests that flood control and management focused on structural solutions using embankments and reservoirs are insufficient. Editor(s): Monirul, Mirza M. (Qader Adaptation and Impacts Research Group (AIRG), University of Toronto, Canada); Dixit, Ajaya; Nishat, Ainun (IUCN-World Conservation Union, Dhaka, Bangladesh). Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; 1FM; GPS; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402010682
- ISBN
- 9781402010682
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Condition: New
€ 131.99
€ 131.99
Hardback. Focusing on natural hazards and disasters in Canada, this book is the result of a national assessment on this topic. It explores both the risks associated with these hazards, and adaptive strategies that can be used to reduce those risks. It is intended for academics, professionals and practitioners involved in hazard reduction activities. Editor(s): Etkin, David; Haque, C. Emdad; Brooks, Gregory R. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBC; GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011795
- ISBN
- 9781402011795
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Condition: New
€ 201.73
€ 201.73
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Bourgas, Bulgaria from 2 to 11 May 2000 Editor(s): Bley, Dennis; Eremenko, Vitaly A.; Droppo, James G. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; KJMD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1610.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012570
- ISBN
- 9781402012570
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Condition: New
€ 74.63
€ 74.63
paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Bourgas, Bulgaria from 2 to 11 May 2000 Editor(s): Bley, Dennis; Eremenko, Vitaly A. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; KJMD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 630.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402012587
- ISBN
- 9781402012587
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Condition: New
€ 68.15
€ 68.15
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Prague, Czech Republic, 23 June-3 July 2002 Editor(s): Schiehlen, Werner; Valasek, Michael. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 463 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; TGMD4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 826.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 463
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402013393
- ISBN
- 9781402013393
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Condition: New
€ 130.46
€ 130.46
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, held in Prague, Czech Republic, 23 June-3 July 2002 Editor(s): Schiehlen, Werner; Valasek, Michael. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 463 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; TGMD4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 734.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 463
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402013409
- ISBN
- 9781402013409
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Condition: New
€ 129.66
€ 129.66
Risk Assessment as a Tool for Water Resources Decision-making in Centr...
. Ed(S): Teaf, Christopher M.; Khankhasayev, ...
hardcover. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 23-25, 2002 Editor(s): Teaf, Christopher M.; Khankhasayev, Mikhail Kh.; Yessekin, Bulat K. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; GPQD; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402018404
- ISBN
- 9781402018404
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€ 255.97
€ 255.97
Risk Assessment as a Tool for Water Resources Decision-making in Centr...
. Ed(S): Teaf, Christopher M.; Khankhasayev, ...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Almaty, Kazakhstan, September 23-25, 2002 Editor(s): Teaf, Christopher M.; Khankhasayev, Mikhail Kh.; Yessekin, Bulat K. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; GPQD; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 533.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018411
- ISBN
- 9781402018411
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€ 253.39
€ 253.39
Comparative Risk Assessment and Environmental Decision Making
. Ed(S): Linkov, Igor; Ramadan, Abou Bakr
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Rome (Anzio), Italy, October 13-16, 2002 Editor(s): Linkov, Igor; Ramadan, Abou Bakr. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 436 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 807.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018954
- ISBN
- 9781402018954
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Condition: New
€ 258.08
€ 258.08
Comparative Risk Assessment and Environmental Decision Making
. Ed(S): Linkov, Igor; Ramadan, Abou Bakr
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, held in Rome (Anzio), Italy, October 13-16, 2002 Editor(s): Linkov, Igor; Ramadan, Abou Bakr. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 436 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; RN. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile; (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 701.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 436
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018961
- ISBN
- 9781402018961
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Condition: New
€ 255.61
€ 255.61
Hardback. Describes the application of systems thinking across a broad field of cases representing research, teaching, decision support and construction. This presents the broad selection of cases that captures the variation of systems thinking, and how it is integrated into models and theories and solid knowledge pertaining to different substantive areas. Editor(s): Sjostedt, Gunnar; Olsson, Mats-Olov. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; PD; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 711.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402023699
- ISBN
- 9781402023699
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Condition: New
€ 134.66
€ 134.66
Integrated Risk and Vulnerability Management Assisted by Decision Supp...
A.V. (Swiss Federal Institute Of Technology) ...
Hardback. Aims to bridge the gap between risk sciences and decision support tools. This collection of papers addresses questions, such as: 'do adequate tools for risk governance exist'; 'are they available to decision-makers'; and 'what are the needs of the various stakeholders (planners, regulators, industry, public) for an effective risk management'. Editor(s): Gheorghe, A.V. (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology). Series: Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality. Num Pages: 476 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; KFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1940.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402034510
- ISBN
- 9781402034510
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Condition: New
€ 211.54
€ 211.54
Paperback. Ties together classical themes like rationality, decision-making and belief revision with games, strategies and learning in a multi-agent setting. This work provides methodological perspectives on belief revision, dynamic epistemic logic, von Neumann games, and evolutionary game theory. Editor(s): Hoek, Wiebe van der. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 494.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036002
- ISBN
- 9781402036002
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Condition: New
€ 71.14
€ 71.14
hardcover. Provides an understanding of the fresh directions, leading edge theories and models in human information behavior. This book examines information behaviors over various epochs of human existence from the Palaeolithic Era and within pre-literate societies, to contemporary behaviors by 21st century humans. Editor(s): Spink, Amanda; Cole, Charles. Series: Information Science and Knowledge Management. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402036675
- ISBN
- 9781402036675
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Condition: New
€ 132.74
€ 132.74
Hardback. Reviews ancient and modern representations and explanations of hierarchies, and compares their relevance in fields, such as language, societies, cities, and living species. This book throws light on concepts and models such as scaling laws, fractals and self-organisation that are fundamental in the dynamics and morphology of complex systems. Editor(s): Pumain, Denise. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; JF; KJU; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402041266
- ISBN
- 9781402041266
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Condition: New
€ 132.59
€ 132.59
Hardback. Formal methods are a robust approach for problem solving. It is based on logic and algebraic methods where problems can be formulated in a way that can help to find an appropriate solution. This book shows the basic concepts of formal methods and highlights modern modifications and enhancements, providing a problem solving tool. Editor(s): Gabber, Hossam A. (Okayama University). Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402042225
- ISBN
- 9781402042225
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Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Flood Risk Management - Hazards, Vulnerability and Mitigation Measures, Ostrov, Czech Republic, from 6 to 10 October 2004 Editor(s): Schanze, Jochen (Leibniz Institute of Ecological and Regional Development (IOER)); Zeman, Evzen; Marsalek, Jiri. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQD; TNFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 483.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402045974
- ISBN
- 9781402045974
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Condition: New
€ 374.96
€ 374.96
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Dynamics of Complex Interconnected Biosensor Systems: Networks and Bioprocesses, Geilo, Norway, 11-21 April 2005 Editor(s): Skjeltorp, Arne T.; Belushkin, Alexander V. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 327.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050299
- ISBN
- 9781402050299
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Condition: New
€ 129.49
€ 129.49
Hardback. Offers research exemplars for science, mathematics and technology educators. This book explores the important challenge of how to translate leading-edge methodologies into practical research strategies and techniques. It contains sections that include, The Golden Age of Research, Meeting the Research Crises, and A New Era of Research. Editor(s): Taylor, Peter Charles; Wallace, John. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; PB; PD; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402059193
- ISBN
- 9781402059193
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Condition: New
€ 254.26
€ 254.26
Hardback. Offers students at all levels a description of linear, nonlinear, time-invariant, and time-varying electronic continuous-time systems. This title covers the major foundations of the systems theory. Series: Signals and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 640 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; THR; UYS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1094.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402062711
- ISBN
- 9781402062711
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.54
€ 253.54