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Proceedings of the Conference Accounting and Economics : In Honour of the 500th Anniversary of the Publication of Luca Pacioli's Summa de Arithmetica, Geometria, Proportioni et Propotionalita, Siena, 18-19 November 1992 (New Works in Accounting History)
Martin Shubik Manufacturer: Routledge ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0815322437 |
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The Human Side of M & A: How CEOs Leverage the Most Important Asset in Deal Making
Dennis C. Carey , Dayton Ogden , and Judith A. Roland Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0195140966 |
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There are thousands of mergers every year and, by some estimates, two-thirds of them either fail or fall far short of expectations. How can leaders keep their merger from becoming a head-on collision? In The Human Side of MandA, Dennis Carey and Dayton Ogden argue that most failed mergers looked good on paper--they made financial and strategic sense--but the crucial human element was neglected or overlooked. Consequently, corporate cultures often clash and wreck any chance that the companies will work harmoniously together. The authors, who have worked with many companies in the process of merging, draw on their unique experience to demonstrate how to address the human side of a merger, revealing pitfalls to avoid as well as best practices to pursue. They describe how to assess the quality of the people on both sides, aligned with the strategy, to determine whom to retain. They argue that the CEOs need to create a new vision for the combined company (one that differs from the visions of the two individual entities). And they stress that it is vitally important to move quickly once the merger is approved so that the new enterprise can hit the ground running on the first official day of operating as a combined company. The book concludes with a rigorous statistical appendix that analyzes some of the most successful mergers of the past ten years, validating the book's underlying theme and conclusions. While the volume of mergers may wax and wane depending on a host of economic factors, mergers will endure as a logical, efficient, and profitable strategy for many companies in a global economy. This book will help ensure the success of those who choose this path.Customer Reviews:
The soft side of hard business deals.......2006-06-05
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In the Name of War: Judicial Review and the War Powers since 1918
Christopher N. May Manufacturer: Harvard University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 067444549X |
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For more than a century, in settings where the political branches of government were unable or unwilling to exercise self-restraint, the Supreme Court was disposed to treat federal war powers legislation as exempt from judicial review, an attitude that permitted numerous abuses from Prohibition to press censorship.
Though the First World War officially ended in 1918, the Senate's rejection of the Versailles Treaty kept the United States in a legal state of war until late 1921. Exploring the interplay between political and social events and the evolution of legal theory Christopher May tells how during this challenging three-year period, the government invoked the war powers to pursue ends otherwise beyond its reach: with the backing of Congress and seemingly free from judicial scrutiny, the Wilson administration took over the country's rail and communications systems, outlawed profiteering, prosecuted strikers, suppressed "radicals' and censored the leftist press. None of these measures bore any true relation to the war, says the author, who then describes the course through which the Supreme Court, confronted by this pattern of abuse, finally abandoned its long-standing refusal to review the constitutionality of war powers legislation.
In the Name of War explores the roles played by Woodrow Wilson, Joseph Tumulty, Albert Burleson, and A. Mitchell Palmer--men whose personal ambitions frequently shaped official policy in the late Progressive Era. After analyzing the Court's more recent record, including the internment of Japanese-Americans in World War II, May draws some practical conclusions about the use of judicial intervention in time of crisis that are sure to attract the attention of lawyers, legal scholars, historians, and students of the Constitution.
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Here Be Dragons: The Scientific Quest for Extraterrestrial Life
David Koerner , and Simon LeVay Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 019514600X |
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"Experts in many diverse disciplines have come together to form a new science: astrobiology," report astronomer David Koerner and biologist-writer Simon LeVay.
It is a fundamentally new enterprise, a focus of intense excitement and energy, and a recipient of huge government resources. This science has just one ambition: To understand Life in its universal context and, in doing so, to understand ourselves.
Koerner and LeVay have no particular thesis to advance about astrobiology and extraterrestrial life, no axe to grind: they have talked to everybody from Stephen Jay Gould and Robert Weinberg to the (human) denizens of Area 51. Their evenhanded overview moves from the origin of life on Earth to the search for life in our solar system to the search for planets around other stars to SETI, UFO-logy, and the anthropic principle. Since each of these topics can easily take up a whole book (or a shelf-full), theirs is something of a roller-skate tour, but one that misses no major issues. Balanced between the Copernican "principle of mediocrity" and the rare earth hypothesis of Peter Ward and Donald Brownlee, Here Be Dragons is an accessible, engaging guide to a deeply stirring question: "Is there anybody out there?" --Mary Ellen Curtin
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The discovery of life on other planets would be perhaps the most momentous revelation in human history, more disorienting and more profound than either the Copernican or Darwinian revolutions, which knocked the earth from the centre of the universe and humankind from its position of lofty self-regard. In Here Be Dragons, astronomer David Koerner and neurobiologist Simon LeVay offer a scientifically compelling and colourful account of the search for life beyond Earth. The authors survey the work of biologists, cosmologists, computer theorists, NASA engineers, SETI researchers, roboticists, and UFO enthusiasts and debunkers as they attempt to answer the greatest remaining question facing humankind: Are we alone? From their 'safe haven of scepticism' the authors venture into the 'rough seas of speculation', where theory and evidence run the gamut from hard science to hocus pocus. Arguing that the universe is spectacularly suited for the evolution of living creatures, Koerner and LeVay give us ringside seats at the great debates of Big Science. The contentious arguments about what really happens in evolution, the acrimonious UFO controversy, and the debate over intelligence versus artificial intelligence shed new light on the wildly divergent claims about the universe and life's place in it. The authors argue that while no direct evidence of extraterrestrial life yet exists, habitats and chemical building blocks for life abound in the universe. A wealth of new astonomical techniques and space missions may provide this evidence early in the next century. Lucidly written and scientifically rigorous, Here Be Dragons presents everything we know thus far about the emergence of intelligent life here on Earth, and perhaps, beyond.Customer Reviews:
The dragons cannot be slain...yet.......2006-07-12
A well-written introduction and overview.......2004-01-11
Koerner and LeVay conclude that the search will be rewarded, and soon. One wishes that they had offered more speculations about what would happen after contact.
What Is Life?.......2001-10-30
You end up with a very well written text, that gives some speech-time to everyone, including (regrettably, IMHO) creationnists and ufologists.
Funny thing: in the end, you probably still won't know what life is!
Only time will tell (or maybe it won't)........2001-05-31
Personally, I think Fermi got it right........2001-05-24
The book isn't about dragons. It's about the scientific search for extraterrestrial life. The title's taken from a phrase used by old cartographers to indicate unexplored regions of the earth. The play on words, obviously, is that the search for extraterrestrial life takes us into uncharted territory.
"Here be dragons" is a little like "Rare earth," (Ward, Brownlee, Copernicus press, 2000) with a different slant, and a different opinion held by the authors. While Ward and Brownlee are of the opinion that intelligent life is extremely rare in the universe, Koerner and LeVay tend toward the opinion that "...the resulting pressures [of evolution] may commonly foster a trend toward complexification and the ability to react and learn." In line with the hopes of SETI, Koerner and LeVay are of the opinion that "intelligence and technology is common in the galaxy." They find the Fermi Paradox (if intelligence were common in the galaxy, where are the extraterrestrials) "poorly conceived," though they admit their views may be grounded in faith as much as in reason.
The book's flow is both logical and predictable. It begins by describing the theories of the origin of life on earth, including hyperthermophiles and life at the extreme, near mid-ocean vents and hot springs. There's a brief review of Stanley Miller's experiment in the 50's, and how he synthesized many important organic compounds by simulating what he thought, at the time, was a realistic approximation of earth's early atmosphere. But our understanding of the early atmosphere has changed since then, and it looks like the experiment Miller performed doesn't match atmospheric conditions, as we understand them today. This has led scientists to look at other possibilities for the origin of life. For example, organic compounds have been found in space, so there is some speculation that the initial ingredients for life might have been extraterrestrial. Also, recent evidence suggests that our earliest common ancestors were hyperthermophiles, so deep-sea vents may be where life first arose.
Recent discoveries of the extreme conditions in which life exists on earth has led to new speculation about its possible existence on other planets. Mars, for example, might harbor life today, deep under ground (as it is found on earth). During a warmer and wetter past, Mars might even have supported life on its surface.
Throughout the book, the authors act as scientific investigative reporters. They use the book to teach, but also to give a representative view of what different scientists and researchers in various fields are doing. Ordinarily, I'd prefer to see authors be a little more forceful in presenting an idea or opinion, and then working to defend it. But the situation with Koerner and LeVay is different. Exobiology, unlike other branches of science, is one in which the principal subject of research has not been shown to exist. The field is so new that speculation and widely divergent opinions abound. In view of this state of flux, I think it's particularly valuable for their book to sample the broader spectrum of ideas.
After describing the conditions under which life arose on earth, and how it might exist on other planets, the authors proceed to describe the direction of evolution. The point of this discussion is whether evolution has any tendency toward greater levels of complexity, and specifically whether it drives toward the evolution of beings intelligent enough to build a radio transmitter. They sample the opinions of three scientists: Simon Conway Morris, Stephen Jay Gould, and Stuart Kauffman. While these scientists share common ground, they also draw different conclusions and place emphasis in different ways. Personally, I think Stephen Jay Gould comes closest to the truth. It seems obvious to me that the chances of finding intelligence on other planets (where "intelligence" means being able to design and build a system that can communicate with earth) is about as likely as finding a woodpecker (an example used in the book) or an elephant. Humans - in spite of the inflated opinion we have of ourselves - are not the end product of evolution. Our species represents a single point in a morphological phase space of nearly infinite expanse. While I suspect there are strange attractors in this space, it seems less than obvious to me that intelligence (of the sort possessed by humans) is so close to one of these strange attractors as to ensure its evolution during the lifetime of a given planet.
The authors have a pretty interesting chapter on SETI, as well as one about science and the religion of UFOs. They end the book with some exotic extrapolations and speculation of life on other planets, complete with philosophical discussions about cosmology, the anthropic principle, many worlds, multiple universes, and a whole bunch of other subjects that are as easily tossed about by novices and experts, alike.
The book is sparsely illustrated, with an ample index and extensive list of additional reading material. It's well written, easy to read, and entertaining. It's pure speculation (of course) about what we shall find of extraterrestrial life. The real scientific value is in its descriptions of the origin of life on earth, aspects of evolution, and the way it sets the mind to wondering.
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Skin Moisturization (Cosmetic Science and Technology Series)
Manufacturer: Informa Healthcare ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0824706439 |
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Highlighting functional changes in the structure of the epidermis and the stratum corneum, this book presents overviews of clinical and consumer testing approaches together with ex vivo evaluation procedures. It covers key aspects of personal moisturizing and washing products, such as efficacy and formulation of moisturizing ingredients, safety and regulatory guidelines involved in the formation of skin-improving technologies, development of new products, and effects of consumer testing approaches. The book explores the science behind formulating a moisturizer and uses it to the criteria for evaluating and recommending moisturizers.
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Skin Moisturization, Second Edition (Cosmetic Science and Technology Series)
Manufacturer: Informa Healthcare ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 1420070940 |
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Maintaining moisturization from rinse-off products: ISP researchers have developed a novel lipid for rinse-off cleansing formulas that not only deposits ... from: Household & Personal Products Industry
David J. Moore , Steven Orofino , and Penny Antonopoulos Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000L437F0 Release Date: 2006-11-27 |
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This digital document is an article from Household & Personal Products Industry, published by Thomson Gale on November 1, 2006. The length of the article is 2076 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Phenotypic Plasticity: Functional and Conceptual Approaches (Life Sciences)
Samuel M. Scheiner Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0195138961 |
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Phenotypic plasticity is the range and process of variation in body plan and physiology. This book pulls together recent theoretical advances in phenotypic plasticity, as influenced by evolution and development. The editors and the chapter authors are among the leaders of this exciting and active subfield. The volume begins with a primer on the basic principles of the subject, and companion chapters on phenotypic plasticity in plants and animals. Of interest to a wide range of researchers on evolution, development, and their interface.
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Proceedings of the 9th Latin American Congress: Surface Science and Its Applications
Manufacturer: World Scientific Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 9810243960 |
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Around the Block Again: More Rotary-Cut Blocks from Judy Hopkins (That Patchwork Place)
Judy Hopkins Manufacturer: Martingale and Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1564772659 |
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Around the Block AgainFinally--the sequel to the bestselling Around the Block with Judy Hopkins!
If you fancy classic blocks and quick-cutting techniques you'll love this handy quilting reference, packed with a whopping 200 quilt-block patterns! Browse through this incredible variety of beautiful, traditional rotary-cut patterns, and then get ready to play with your fabric.
· 200 more easy-to-sew blocks, including both traditional favorites and rarely seen designs
· Complete instructions for making each block in six different sizes
· Judy's expert tips for planning quilts, figuring fabric amounts, and adding borders
This goldmine of traditional block patterns will have you cutting, stitching, and designing gorgeous quilts for many years to come!
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Great Pattern SourceýBut.......2004-07-13
Instead of listing the measurements of common blocks, like a 2-5/8 " square it will say T1 or some such and you have to look in the back to figure out what size this is. I hate templates! It was a much better format in the first book.
Templates, Templates, Templates!.......2004-06-20
The blocks are more unique than in the first book but I would not make a large quilt using these blocks!
So you'd like to make a quilt but can't decide on a pattern?.......2003-02-01
Around the Block Again : More Rotary-Cut Blocks from Judy Ho.......2001-06-11
More wonderful block ideas.......2001-03-03
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Around Again
Suzanne Strempek Shea Manufacturer: Washington Square Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0743403762 |
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When Robyn Panek is summoned by her ailing uncle Pal to operate his pony ring for one final season on his Massachusetts farm, her years away form the vacation spot of her youth seem an unbridgeable gap. But she is pulled by forces stronger than memory to piece together the events of that last childhood summer -- when a dark mystery swirled about her friend Lucy Dragon. They called her crazy, and Robyn must at last uncover the truth about Lucy's sudden disappearance -- and make peace with her own first love, Frankie. Now the future of Pal's six ponies, who circle the ring five times for a dollar a ride, is as uncertain as Robyn's own, as she confronts the past she ran from so long ago.
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A meaningful story........2007-08-23
--Worth reading--.......2005-03-23
clunky.......2004-05-11
Excellent!.......2002-02-03
Excellent book.......2001-11-15
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There and Back Again
Joanne Sandstrom Manufacturer: Earendil Pr ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0914577077 |
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6 Titles By Mary Higgins Clark : You Belong to Me We'll Meet Again Before I Say Good-Bye On the Street Where You Live Daddy's Little Girl The Second Time Around
Mary Higgins Clark Manufacturer: Various ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000QMWXRK |
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multiple books ship as one item. save on shipping/handling charges.
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Around Again
Suzanne Stremp Shea Manufacturer: POCKET BOOKS @ ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000Q19QB2 |
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Around Again
Manufacturer: The Printer ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000DT8JZG |
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Hardback. Pages are not numbered, but is very thick book. Author grew up in Houston, but is best known in Waco. She is former columnist for the Waco-Tribune Newspaper. Book doesn't have actual date printed in book.
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Around Again a Sentimental Journey Around Again
Virgnina Plunkett Manufacturer: The Printer,The Waco Tribune Herald ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000VZW9SK |
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Around the Bend Again
Max Burns Manufacturer: not applicable ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000Q30JPM |
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Around the Keys Again
Hazel Cobb Manufacturer: Birch Tree Group Ltd ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0874876648 |
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Around the World & Back Again
Tom Cscolm 67701 Chapin Manufacturer: Intl Inst Economic Research ProductGroup: Book Binding: Audio Cassette ASIN: 1573307548 |
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