Innovative Billing and Collection Methods That Work

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Innovative Billing and Collection Methods That Work shows accountants how to design and implement a streamlined billing and collection plan that will: reduce the probability of late payments; increased revenue flow without raising fees; cut back on bureaucracy and paperwork.

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Offering a balance of clinical and theoretical information, Jerry Diller's practical book focuses on effective methods of providing cross-cultural services. The book covers the general principles of cultural diversity, the process of cross-cultural service delivery, and cultural information on specific client populations. Throughout, Diller builds a general understanding of what cultural diversity is and why it is important, and he also helps students to better understand their own prejudices so that they can be more effective counselors when working with clients of cultures different than their own.

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Excellent Condition.......2007-10-04

The book I received was in great condition. The pages weren't bent and I don't think there was any/or much highlighting or writing from what I've noticed so far. If other reviews are this consistent, I would recommend purchasing from this seller.

A Great Text.......2004-08-12

Several years ago, I adopted this textbook for the course I teach in cross-cultural counseling. I have not regreted that decision since. This deceptively thin and relatively inexpensive text is jammed full of up-to-date and useful information about cross cultural counseling, diagnosis and assessment. The writing style is clear and concise. It is highly readable, because the author does not go out of his way to impress the reader with his extensive vocabulary. He uses plain English whenever possible. The interviews with the experienced "ethnic counselors" are interesting, insightful and thought-provoking. The content gets repetitive at times, but I believe that is probably done in an effort to drive home important points for students and readers. Similarities and differences between various ethnic groups becomes very apparent and the practical issues that arise as a result of those differences are addressed. The history of each minority ethnic groups is examined and the carry-over effects are discussed. In short, I love this text and intend to continue using it for a long time. I just hope that they don't stop publishing it. That would be a shame. If you are loooking for a cheap, yet detailed book on cross-cultural counseling this is the book for you.

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Intended a both a textbook and a reference, Fourier Acoustics develops the theory of sound radiation uniquely from the viewpoint of Fourier Analysis. This powerful perspective of sound radiation provides the reader with a comprehensive and practical understanding which will enable him or her to diagnose and solve sound and vibration problems in the 21st Century. As a result of this perspective, Fourier Acoustics is able to present thoroughly and simply, for the first time in book form, the theory of nearfield acoustical holography, an important technique which has revolutionised the measurement of sound. Relying little on material outside the book, Fourier Acoustics will be invaluable as a graduate level text as well as a reference for researchers in academia and industry.

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* The physics of wave propogation and sound vibration in homogeneous media
*Acoustics, such as radiation of sound, and radiation from vibrating surfaces
*Inverse problems, such as the theory of nearfield acoustical holography
*Mathematics of specialized functions, such as spherical harmonics

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A must-have one.......2000-10-27

This is a "must have" book for everyone who deals with acoustic radiation. The treatment of nearfield acoustic holography was scattered all over the scientific literature about acoustics. Now one has a reference point, where all the main aspects of the subject are dealt with in a clear, didactic way. The chapters are very well organized, containing an introduction on the basic aspects of signal processing and leading naturally to a good understanding of the subject.

Optics and Lasers: Including Fibers and Optical Waveguides (Advanced Texts in Physics)

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Optics and Lasers: Including Fibers and Optical Waveguides (Advanced Texts in Physics)
Matt Young
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Optics and Lasers is an introduction to applied optics, covering elementary ray and wave optics as well as lasers, holography, fibers, optical waveguides, integrated optics, and quantum noise. Further chapters deal with the physical principles of optical instruments, light sources, and detectors. Numerous examples and exercises with complete solutions help the readers to deepen their knowledge.This completely revised and enlarged edition is intended for advanced undergraduates in laser physics and engineering but will also be helpful for active scientists.

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Electron Holography

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This book is an introduction to electron holography, a newly developed technique for observing and measuring microscopic structures of matter and fields using the wave nature of electrons. It describes principles, experimental details, and observation examples for vortices in superconductors, the magnetic domain structure in ferromagnets, and for fundamental phenomena of quantum mechanics such as the single-electron build up of an interference pattern and the Aharonov-Bohm effect. The most recent information in this rapidly evolving field is included in this new edition, for example, the dynamical observation of vortices in superconductors.

Electron Holography: Proceedings of the International Workshop on Electron Holography, Holiday Inn World's Fair, Knoxville, Tennessee, Usa, August 2 (North-Holland Delta Series)

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Electron Holography: Proceedings of the International Workshop on Electron Holography, Holiday Inn World's Fair, Knoxville, Tennessee, Usa, August 2 (North-Holland Delta Series)
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Electron holography is a very powerful technique which uses the phase information in the electron image to study fundamental physics of matter at the micrometer to nanometer scale, or even to Ångstrom scale. A few years ago, successful examples of electron holography included confirmation of Aharonov-Bohm (AB) effect and direct visualization of magnetic fields not only outside but also inside of magnetic materials. Since then, fields of application of electron holography have expanded from solid state physics to materials science and the biological sciences, and new techniques have been invented including real-time holography and computed tomography of the reconstructed phase image. Containing contributions from electron holography experts, this book is therefore a unique review of recent developments and future prospects, presented by the innovators in this field.

The chapters cover a wide area of application fields and new te

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Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics: Electron Microscopy and Holography (Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics, Vol 121)
Benjamin Kazan, Tom Mulvey Peter W. Hawkes
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So many compounds, so many experiments reported by so many researchers using so many methods…Finding reliable data on bond dissociation energies (BDEs) can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. But these data are crucial to work in chemical kinetics, free radical chemistry, organic thermochemistry, and physical organic chemistry-so where does one turn? With data on almost 2900 bonds in 2500 organic compounds, the Handbook of Bond Dissociation Energies in Organic Compounds is the first comprehensive collection of experimental BDE data. Author Dr. Yu-Ran Luo has spent more than 10 years collecting, assessing, and tabulating BDE experiment results and presents them here in a well-organized, easy-to-use series of tables. For each compound, the tables list up to five recent experimental values, indicate which is the recommended value, give the method used to determine each value, and provide references for each value. An outstanding format and complete indexing both by compound name and by compound class make searching for data quick and easy. While experimental BDE values carry inherent uncertainties, the value of this compilation does not. There is simply no other resource that provides as much data. With this book, when you need data on a particular bond dissociation energy, you'll find it within just a few minutes.

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One of the great books of world literature--an unforgettable tale of jealousy, unrequited love, greed, and vengeance.

Based on Viking Age poems and composed in thirteenth-century Iceland, The Saga of the Volsungs combines mythology, legend, and sheer human drama in telling of the heroic deeds of Sigurd the dragon slayer, who acquires runic knowledge from one of Odin's Valkyries. Yet the saga is set in a very human world, incorporating oral memories of the fourth and fifth centuries, when Attila the Hun and other warriors fought on the northern frontiers of the Roman empire. In his illuminating Introduction Jesse L. Byock links the historical Huns, Burgundians, and Goths with the extraordinary events of this Icelandic saga. With its ill-fated Rhinegold, the sword reforged, and the magic ring of power, the saga resembles the Nibelungenlied and has been a primary source for such fantasy writers as J. R. R. Tolkien and for Richard Wagner's Ring cycle.

Translated with an Introduction, Notes, and Glossary by Jesse L. Byock.

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Greatest Saga .......2007-03-08

Epic, bloody and depressing. It's GREAT!!! Great fun for peoplewell versed and for the beginner. The classic root of the entire ring cycle myth. The Start of the Siegfried legend and inspiration for Wagner and Tolkien. Essential source material.

A Great Translation.......2006-11-13

Jesse Byock's translation of the Völsungasaga manages to be both faithful and readable (not as common a combination as you might think), and it strikes a nice balance in its use of only the most important footnotes (a little more than 100 over the course of the saga). These are usually etymological / onomastic in nature, which was very much to my liking. I would have preferred them to be actual footnotes rather than end notes, actually, but that's just a quibble about having to flip back and forth while reading. Not a big problem, really. The slim volume also packs a great deal of essential historical context into a small but excellent introduction. There's also a nice glossary of most of the proper nouns, and this connects the Anglicized spelling with the original Old Norse forms, which can be helpful for those readers unfamiliar with the orthography. A great edition of an Old Norse classic!

Readable rendering of seminal saga.......2006-04-03

This 13th century Icelandic saga of Sigurd the dragon slayer was rediscovered in 19th century Europe and was a prime source for Wagner's Ring cycle, especially the Siegfried part. Elements will also be found in Tolkien. Personally, I came to Norse mythology through the BBC's Adventures of Noggin the Nog (Did he ever put an end to Nogbad the Bad?).

It is a neglected tradition, as evidenced by the paucity of translations in print. We commonly talk of the Classical (Greek and Roman) and Judeo-Christian roots of our culture, but greatly underestimate the Norse and Celtic influences. The Volsung saga and the Niebelungenlied are among the best known and influential of the medieval epics and if you enjoy one you will probably enjoy the other. You might start with the Volsungs because theirs is the shorter and more coherent story, even though the more mythical and fantastic.

Byock's translation is very readable, reflecting the sparse, unadorned style of the original. His introduction is excellent, especially the notes on Wagner, in which he traces the influence of this work in the Ring.

The Saga of Ragnar Lodbrok and The Lay of the Raven follow the Volsung saga in the original manuscripts and form a continuous narrative. So why, as the Volsung saga is quite short, are they not all three published together in one volume? I felt rather short changed. Even so, I heartily recommend this book.

Neither difficult nor boring, but not what I expected either........2005-11-11

The saga of the Volsungs is a compound of old Norse lays. The first part tells the story of Sigurd's ancestry and of his quest to slay the dragon Fafnir. The second is very similar to the Nibelungenlied, with characters such as King Gunnar, Hogni and Brynhild.

Once again, even though Odin, the Valkyries and other supernatural beings appear here and there in the first part, I was expecting this book to comprise much more Norse mythology, such as tales of Yggdrasil, Bifrost and Ragnarok. Maybe I should give a try to the Prose Edda?

Anyway, it wasn't too difficult or boring, and of course it was nice to spots some of Tolkien's sources of inspiration.

A memorable favorite.......2005-07-10

While I've not read other translations of this work, the story itself is excellent. It is a pure human drama with mythic undertones and a consistent sense of the "Norse spirit." It covers multiple generations of the Volsung line, centering primarily on Sigurd the Dragon-slayer, but having other memorable moments as well, such as Sigmund and Signy's revenge on Signy's husband, and the struggle between King Atli (Attila the Hun) and Gudrun's brothers for the gold that belonged to the dragon Fafnir. The war god Odin makes many appearances as well. This story was a major influence on Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, as evidenced by the ill-fated ring and the reforged sword elements in both stories.

Byock includes numerous helpful notes at the end of the book, and leaves the poem's many short verse sections in verse, instead of converting them to prose. As far as I know this is the most recent translation, but there are others as well, most notably that by William Morris.

VOLSUNGA SAGA - The Story of the Volsungs and Niblungs

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VOLSUNGA SAGA - The Story of the Volsungs and Niblungs

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Epic and Saga: Beowulf, Song of Roland, Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel, Story of the Volsungs and Niblungs (Harvard Classics, Part 49)

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Epic and Saga: Beowulf, Song of Roland, Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel, Story of the Volsungs and Niblungs (Harvard Classics, Part 49)

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1910. Contents: Beowulf translated by Francis B. Gummere. Song Roland translated by John O'Hagan. The Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel translated by Whitley Stokes. The Story of the Volsungs and Niblungs; Songs From the Elder Edda translated by Eiriker Magnusson and William Morris.

Epic and Saga: Beowulf, The Song of Roland, The Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel, The Story of the Volsungs and Niblungs (Harvard Classics (The Five-Foot Shelf of Books), Volume 49)

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Epic and Saga: Beowulf, The Song of Roland, The Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel, The Story of the Volsungs and Niblungs (Harvard Classics (The Five-Foot Shelf of Books), Volume 49)

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Epic and Saga: Beowulf, The Song of Roland, The Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel, The Story of the Volsungs and Niblungs (The Harvard Classics, Volume 49)

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The Five Foot Shelf of Books The Harvard Classics Volume 49: Epic and Saga: Beowulf, the Song of Roland, the Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel, the Story of the Volsungs and Niblungs

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The Five Foot Shelf of Books The Harvard Classics Volume 49: Epic and Saga: Beowulf, the Song of Roland, the Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel, the Story of the Volsungs and Niblungs
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THE HARVARD CLASSICS - EPIC AND SAGA: BEOWULF: THE SONG OF ROLAND: THE DESTRUCTION OF DA DERGA'S HOSTEL: THE STORY OF THE VOLSUNGS AND NIBLUNGS.

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THE HARVARD CLASSICS - EPIC AND SAGA: BEOWULF: THE SONG OF ROLAND: THE DESTRUCTION OF DA DERGA'S HOSTEL: THE STORY OF THE VOLSUNGS AND NIBLUNGS.

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Saga of the Volsungs : The Saga of Ragnar Lodbrok Together With the Lay of Kraka

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Saga of the Volsungs : The Saga of Ragnar Lodbrok Together With the Lay of Kraka

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The Saga of the Volsungs, Together With Excerpts from the Nornagesthattr and Three Chapters from the Prose Edda

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The Saga of the Volsungs, Together With Excerpts from the Nornagesthattr and Three Chapters from the Prose Edda
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