Doing Accounting History (Studies in the Development of Accounting Thought, 6.)

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Hardbound. Doing Accounting History is a collection of eleven essays authored by prominent accounting historians and designed to aid potential as well as experienced researchers in the methodologies and resources available for scholarly work in accounting history. The project, of which this book is the end product, has the full endorsement and backing of the Academy of Accounting Historians. Chapters on resources include the finding and utilization of archival materials (including ancient forms); the growing importance of the Internet in historical research and the Accounting Research Database as a vital, contemporary finding aid; the possibilities for joint venturing with accounting practitioners and their organizations; and the pivotal influence and immediacy of oral history. Methodological chapters explore the advantages and pitfalls of archival research; the synergistic relationships that exist between accounting and economic history

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Human Resources for the Non-HR Manager appeals to anyone interested in management issues. The book explains why human resource issues are increasing the responsibilities of front-line managers rather than the HR department. Chapters present the basics of HR including the fundamentals of hiring, performance appraisal, reward systems, and disciplinary systems, so that any manager--regardless of his or her background or functional area--can approach these parts of the job with confidence. The book also covers the latest developments in equal opportunity law and describes the manager's responsibilities in controlling sexual harassment and managing diverse employees, including older workers and employees with disabilities. Each chapter's material is firmly grounded in the current HR academic literature, but the book's friendly, conversational tone conveys basic principles of good practice without technical jargon.

Designed to make the material more accessible and personally relevant, the book includes the following special features:
* Manager's Checkpoints--a series of questions that help the reader apply the material to his or her own organizational context;
* Boxes that describe real-life examples of how companies respond to HR challenges;
* For Further Reading--references to articles published in outlets that bridge the academic-practitioner divide;
* Manager's Knots--presented in a question-and-answer format, these describe typical managerial problems, take the reader into some of the gray, ambiguous areas of HR, and suggest ways to apply the chapter material to real-life managerial dilemmas; and
*An Instructor's Manual available to instructors who adopt the book for classroom use.

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Good introduction to HR .......2005-01-21

This is a great book for people with no HR background. It covers a lot of ground in an engaging way. The book is organized in small chapters. Each chapter deals with one aspect of the employment cycle, from hiring to firing. The book covers legal aspects of employment (Civil Right Act, American with Disabilities Act, etc.) and practical aspects of human resource management (how to interview, how to setup a compensation system, etc.). There are regular 'manager knots' which present practical problems (and solutions). The chapters end with pointers to further reading.

I was tempted to give this book 5 stars. However I have some minor concerns with it. The book is only an introduction. There are topics that are not dealt with or only to a limited extend. To give some examples: the Labor Fair Standards Act is not mentioned and exit interviews are not considered. I would have liked to see those topics covered.

Overall this is a great introduction to HR issues for people new to human resources.

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Since 1995, the noncontact atomic force microscope (NC-AFM) has achieved remarkable progress. Based on nanomechanical methods, the NC-AFM detects the weak attractive force between the tip of a cantilever and a sample surface. This method has the following characteristics: it has true atomic resolution; it can measure atomic force interactions, i.e. it can be used in so-called atomic force spectroscopy (AFS); it can also be used to study insulators; and it can measure mechanical responses such as elastic deformation. This is the first book that deals with all of the emerging NC-AFM issues.

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This book bridges the gap between the theory behind wet-end paper chemistry and the day-to-day practice, by explaining how particular chemicals are chosen and used in real situations. Chemists and chemical engineers across the paper and pulp making industry, and in research and academic institutes will find this book of enormous practical value.

7th International Conference on Biotechnology in the Pulp & Paper Industry: Oral Presentations

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7th International Conference on Biotechnology in the Pulp & Paper Industry: Oral Presentations

Manufacturer: TAPPI
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Biotechnology for Environmental Protection in the Pulp and Paper Industry

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Biotechnology for Environmental Protection in the Pulp and Paper Industry
Pramod K. Bajpai , and Ryuichiro Kondo
Manufacturer: Springer
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ASIN: 3540656774

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Pulp and paper production has increased globally and will continue to increase in the near future. Approximately 155 million tons of wood pulp is produced worldwide and about 260 million is projected for the year 2010. To be able to cope with increasing demand, an increase in productivity and improved environmental performance is needed as the industry is also under constant pressure to reduce and modify environmental emissions to air and water. The authors give updated information on various biotechnological processes useful in the pulp and paper industry which could help in reducing the environmental pollution problem, in addition to other benefits. Various chapters deal with the latest developments in such areas as raw material preparation, pulping, bleaching, water management, waste treatment and utilization. The book also covers the environmental regulations in various parts of the world as well as the role of biotechnology in reducing environmental problems.

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Biotechnology in Pulp & Paper Industry
Masaaki Kuwahara
Manufacturer: UNI PUBLISHERS CO. INC.
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ASIN: B000QA5NUG

Biotechnology in Pulp and Paper Industry: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference

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Biotechnology in Pulp and Paper Industry: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference
Masaaki Kuwahara and Mikio Shimada
Manufacturer: UNI PUBLISHERS CO. INC.
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ASIN: B000UG4KX2

Biotechnology in Pulp and Paper Manufacture: Applications and Fundamental Investigations : Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Bio

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Biotechnology in Pulp and Paper Manufacture: Applications and Fundamental Investigations : Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Bio
T. Kent Kirk , and Hou-Min Chang
Manufacturer: Butterworth-Heinemann
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Biotechnology in the Pulp and Paper Industry (Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology)

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Biotechnology in the Pulp and Paper Industry (Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology)

Manufacturer: Springer Verlag
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ASIN: 3540618686

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This collection of comprehensive reviews describes the present knowledge of the enzyme mechanisms involved in the biodegradation of wood and wood components, cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin by both fungi and bacteria. The extensive knowledge, presented in this volume, was developed in laboratories world-wide over the last few decades and constitutes the foundation for present and future biotechnology in the pulp and paper industry.

Biotechnology in the Pulp and Paper Industry (Progress in Biotechnology)

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Biotechnology in the Pulp and Paper Industry (Progress in Biotechnology)

Manufacturer: Elsevier Science
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ASIN: 0444510788

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This book covers both basic and applied sciences in a rather specified area of pulp and paper manufacture. The basic science of lignocellulose enzymology and plant genetics is covered also in many other contexts, whereas the application of biotechnology in process and product development is thoroughly reviewed. All the latest advances as well as new ideas of the research field are covered. This book will serve as an updated and compact information package of biotechnical aspects and the most recent advances of the pulp and paper industry sector.

Enzymes for Pulp and Paper Processing (Acs Symposium Series)

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Enzymes for Pulp and Paper Processing (Acs Symposium Series)

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ASIN: 0841234787

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Discusses the use of microbial enzymes in several aspects of pulp and paper processing. Examines the mechanisms for enzyme bleaching and presents information on the commercialization of enzymatic bleaching with microbial xylanases. Discusses the use of cellulases to enhance fibrillation and remove contaminants from recycled fibers.

Proceedings of the 13th World Congress, International Federation of Automatic Control : Fault Detection, Pulp and Paper, Biotechnology

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Proceedings of the 13th World Congress, International Federation of Automatic Control : Fault Detection, Pulp and Paper, Biotechnology
Gertler
Manufacturer: Pergamon
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Parsimony analysis (cladistics) has long been one of the most widely used methods of phylogenetic inference in the fields of systematic and evolutionary biology. Moreover it has mathematical attributes that lend itself for use with complex, genomic-scale data sets. This book demonstrates the potential that this powerful hierarchical data summarization method also has for both structural and functional comparative genomic research.

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Parsimony, Phylogeny, And Genomics
VICTOR ALBERT Victor A. Albert
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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ASIN: B000OLB630

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Cesspool is a tale told by a man franticly transcribing his life in an erratic manner before he takes the life of a prominent talk-show host & himself. Through a last minute journal written by the protagonist we explore his tragic life: the loss of his family, the loss of love, and the world of pornography he was raised in.

Cesspool is a book that explores a shattered family; while also looking at American culture at the beginning of the 21st Century--a culture that is filled with talk-shows and over sexualization of a country.

Cesspool is told in a way that will have the reader laughing at times and at others disgusted by what is printed on the page; between the strong sexual overtones and harsh language one may find a hidden philosophy between the lines. With quotations from and a strange correlation with Plato's Allegory Of The Cave, Cesspool is a novel about exploring truths in our selves all the while living within the darkness of the cave. Cesspool is a slice of modern Americana.

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Cesspool is a book that explores a shattered family; while also looking at American culture at the beginning of the 21st Century

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Refreshing Tale for Morally Flexible Individuals.......2004-11-03

In a world where issues are no longer plain black and white, Cesspool brings you a character that isn't about redemption or corruption. Instead, it is simply about a different state of being, and the absolute personal acceptance of that difference. To truly appreciate the story told, one has to be open to the idea that our world shouldn't be about tolerenace (of difference), but should embrace it in an orgy of acceptance.

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