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Electronic Payment Systems for E-Commerce 2nd edition

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Report copyright infringementby Donal O'Mahoney (Author)Generally society has been moving towards electronic payment systems since the 1970s, but it is only the arrival of the Internet and its vertiginous growth, that has made possible the recent advances in this area. Number of Pages: 364 Dimensions: 1.17 x 9.27 x 6.3 IN Publication Date: July 01, 2001

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Report copyright infringementby Jane Perkins (Author), Nancy Blyler (Author)The authors in Narrative and Professional Communication contribute innovative research in a number of areas. Their scholarship situates narrative as integral to science writing and managerial communication, and to the discourse of health-care professionals. Narrative is also viewed as important in analyzing and constructing electronic sites on the World Wide Web. Finally, narrative is seen as central to research metho...

Skills of Workplace Communication: A Handbook for T&D Specialists and Their Organizations

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Picardi (Author)Ability and skill are important, but they are not everything. Equally important is how you communicate yourself--your competencies and achievements--to others. Teacher and consultant Richard Picardi takes a long, thoughtful look at the things we all need to understand in order to allow our ideas to be heard and understood in today's noisy, hotly competitive organizations. He covers not just the skills of putting your ideas, recommendatio...

RSM Simplified: Optimizing Processes Using Response Surface Methods for Design of Experiments, Second Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Mark J. Anderson (Author), Patrick J. Whitcomb (Author)Anderson and Whitcomb pick up where they left off in DOE Simplified with RSM Simplified -- a practical tool for design of experiments that anyone with a minimum of technical training can understand and appreciate. Their approach is simple and fun for those who desire knowledge on response surface methods but are put off by the academic nature of other books on the topic. RSM Simplified keeps formulas to a ...

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Meigh-Andrews (Author)A History of Video Art is a revised and expanded edition of the 2006 original, which extends the scope of the first edition, incorporating a wider range of artists and works from across the globe and explores and examines developments in the genre of artists' video from the mid 1990s up to the present day. In addition, the new edition expands and updates the discussion of theoretical concepts and ideas which underpin contemporary art...

Technological Change in Agriculture: Locking in to Genetic Uniformity

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Report copyright infringementby D. Hogg (Author)Why do modern agricultural techniques, which are environmentally damaging, continue to be used? This path-breaking book seeks the answer to that question in an understanding of evolution of agricultural research in its cultural context.Author BiographyDOMINIC HOGG is currently Senior Consultant with ECOTEC Research and Consulting where he works exclusively on environment policy issues. He was awarded a MacArthur Studentship from the University o...

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Report copyright infringementby W. Pelupessy (Editor), R. Ruben (Editor)Macroeconomic adjustment and sectoral reforms have strongly modified the framework for rural development in Central America. This book offers a structural analysis of agrarian policies in Central America and their impact on production conditions and farmers' welfare.Author BiographyGERARDO BARRANTES Researcher at the International Center in Economic Policy for Sustainable Development (CINPE), Universidad Nacional Autónoma...

Taming Hal: Designing Interfaces Beyond 2001

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Report copyright infringementby A. Degani (Author)This book is an exploration of interaction between humans, computers and automated machines and why they frequently go awry, sometimes with disastrous consequences. The book lays out a clear foundation for evaluating interactions between users and machines, showing the reader how to describe, analyze and quickly identify potential design problems. The insights and methodologies provided allow the reader to understand the root human-interaction...

Enterprise Mobility: Tiny Technology with Global Impact on Work

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Report copyright infringementby C. Sørensen (Author)There are currently 3.5 billion mobile phones in the world and mobile information technologies permeate all aspects of life. This book explores how mobile technologies and information work shape each other. Most writings do not consider how information work increasingly relies on mobile services; this book seeks to address this imbalance.Author BiographyCARSTEN SØRENSEN is a senior lecturer in Information Systems and Innovation in the Depart...

Technological Innovation and Public Policy: The Automotive Industry

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Report copyright infringementby H. Miyoshi (Editor), M. Kii (Editor)Focusing on safety and environmental protection issues, this book provides incisive, cutting-edge theoretical analysis that evaluates the impact of new automotive technologies, and the associated public policies, on social welfare.Author BiographyHIROAKI MIYOSHI is Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Institute of Technology, Enterprise and Competiveness at Doshisha University, Japan. Before joining Doshisha Univers...

Snoopy and the Spy: A Saga of Espionage, Ingenuity, and the Epic Battle to Save International Harvester

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Report copyright infringementby Lee Klancher (Author)On the farm fields of the late 1970s and early 1980s, the stakes had never been higher. The era marked one of the hardest economic environments of the twentieth century, and two of the world's toughest competitors were locked in a high-horsepower arms race to create the world's best piece of agricultural equipment. For John Deere, winning meant maintaining global dominance. For International Harvester, winning would mean survival. For all t...

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Report copyright infringementby Craig Marriott (Author)Safety is broken. The people who are responsible for helping you stay safe should be at the top of your Christmas card list, but all too often they are despised, ridiculed and ignored.But safety management is beginning to be challenged. Businesses have begun to realise that what they have been doing is no longer providing any additional value.The same issues are repeatedly raised by corporate leadership: How do we get our workforce eng...

Managing Global Supply Chains: Contemporary Global Challenges in Supply Chain Management

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Report copyright infringementby Ron Basu (Author)What are the key factors affecting global supply chains today and how can we manage them? Starting from the concept that 'there is no point driving a Ferrari in a traffic jam', Ron Basu provides practical tools and techniques of good supply chain management to add value, deliver cost reduction and improve customer satisfaction.This new edition specifically focuses on seven contemporary challenges that have affected global supply chain managemen...

Proposals for Building, in Every County, a Working-Alms-House or Hospital

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Haines (Author)Richard Haines' "Proposals For Building, In Every County, A Working-Alms-House or Hospital: As The Best Expedient To Perfect The Trade And Manufactory Of Linnen Cloth" offers a fascinating glimpse into 17th-century social and economic thought. This meticulously reproduced edition presents Haines' detailed proposals for addressing poverty and bolstering linen manufacturing in Great Britain. Delve into the historical context of early workho...

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Report copyright infringementby Chicago American Bureau of Engineering (Author)Uncover the secrets of industrial resourcefulness with "Profits from Scrap" by AMBU, a fascinating exploration into the often-overlooked world of recycling and manufacturing. Delve into the processes of reclaiming valuable materials, specifically focusing on lead, from scrap metal. This meticulously prepared print republication offers a detailed look at the historical practices and techniques employed in the recove...

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Report copyright infringementby John Parker Headley (Author)Delve into the timeless craft of shoemaking with "How to Make a Shoe" by Jno. P. Headley. This meticulously prepared edition offers a comprehensive guide to the art and technology behind footwear creation. A fascinating resource for anyone interested in industrial arts, leather working, or the fashion industry, this book provides detailed insights into shoe design and construction. Explore the historical techniques of crafting durabl...

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Report copyright infringementby Milton E. Parker (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important...

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Report copyright infringementby J. Paul Leigh (Author)How dangerous is someone's job? People from ages 22 through 64 spend roughly 40% of their non-sleeping time at a job where there is considerable potential for exposure to fatal safety and health risks. The purpose of this book is to improve the knowledge and working environment of American workers, by providing an in-depth look at the job hazards in 324 industries and 265 occupations. Human Resource managers, industry trade organizations, ...

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Schiller (Author)This books systematically assesses the role of government in the computerization of U.S. and world society. Part One traces the evolution of postwar policy for domestic telematics--in parallel with growing corporate demand for merged computer-communication services under private mastery. Part Two extends the arguments to the international sphere, as the structure of corporate enterprise is now essentially transnational. Part Three returns t...

Feeding the World: An Economic History of Agriculture, 1800-2000

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Report copyright infringementby Giovanni Federico (Author)In the last two centuries, agriculture has been an outstanding, if somewhat neglected, success story. Agriculture has fed an ever-growing population with an increasing variety of products at falling prices, even as it has released a growing number of workers to the rest of the economy. This book, a comprehensive history of world agriculture during this period, explains how these feats were accomplished. Feeding the World synthesizes t...

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Report copyright infringementby Martin Kenneth 1927- Starr (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is...

A Farm on Every Corner: Reimagining America's Food System for the Twenty-First Century

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Report copyright infringementby David A. Lange (Author)The current wasteful, inefficient, and unsustainable practices in America's food system have us hurtling towards a bleak future. Instead, A Farm on Every Corner suggests that a radical decentralization and localization of food production and a transformation of how our country grows, ships, eats, and disposes of its food is critical for a more sustainable, profitable, healthier, and tastier future.From a food forest in Atlanta, to sidewal...

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Report copyright infringementby Sally Coulthard (Author)The Apple: A Delicious History tells the engrossing and richly informative story of a fruit with a unique attachment to the human story. The 10,000-year tale of the round and pleasantly crunchy products of the trees of the genus Malus embraces not only culinary, horticultural, social and commercial history but also age-old traditions in mythology, folklore and religion. Best-selling author Sally Coulthard takes the reader on a fascinatin...

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph Husband (Author)""A Year In A Coal Mine"" is a non-fiction book written by Joseph Husband and originally published in 1911. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences working in a coal mine for a year, including the physical labor involved, the dangers and risks of the job, and the social and economic conditions of the miners. The book also explores the history of coal mining in the United Kingdom and the impact it had on the lives ...

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Report copyright infringementby Edgar Tharp (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enou...

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Report copyright infringementby Frances Sarzano (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important ...

Principles of Fire Engineering Science, Safety and Solutions

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Report copyright infringementby Duncan Winsbury (Author), White Studios (Cover Design by)Designed for fire engineers, architects, surveyors, and fire safety professionals of all experience levels, Principles of Fire Engineering, Science, Safety and Solutions delivers practical knowledge that matters. With a strong foundation in science and real-world application, this acclaimed and peer-reviewed work empowers readers to enhance building safety, protect lives, and raise industry standards. It'...

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Report copyright infringementby Mike Riley (Author), Alison Cotgrave (Author)Construction Technology 1: House Construction offers a highly accessible introduction to the key stages of domestic house construction from planning to internal finishes. Its student-friendly layout uses detailed figures, photos and case studies from real-life building sites to aid a practical understanding of construction techniques, providing clear step-by-step guidance in learning the basic principles of low-rise ...

The Hummel-book by the Late Berta Hummel

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Report copyright infringementby Margarete 1893-1949 Seemann (Author), Maria Innocentia 1909-1946 Hummel (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.S...

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Report copyright infringementby Anon (Author)This vintage work comprises a detailed discussion on classic grandfather clocks, with information on long cases, dials, hands, corner pieces, and more. Written in clear, concise language and complete with detailed descriptions and fascinating historical information, this volume will appeal to those with a keen interest in the history and development of grandfather clocks, and will make for a lovely addition to collections of allied literature. Many...

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Report copyright infringementby Edmund Gill 1861- Swain (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is im...

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Report copyright infringementby Kevin M. McCarthy (Author), William Trotter (Illustrator)Florida-land of perpetual sunshine, open spaces, and endless blue skies perfect for flying. Blimps, hot air balloons, bi-wings, jets, space shuttles-you name it: if you can fly it, you can fly it here, and many aviators have. From the launch of Amelia Earhart's final flight to the worlds first scheduled airplane flight, important events in aviation have taken place in Florida. Filled with gorgeous color p...