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Edwin Mellen Pr., 2006. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. A native of South Africa who studied in the US and has taught widely, Paasche (English and Education, American U. College of Technology, Lebanon) investigates what happened to education in South African at the end of apartheid in 1994, but also in the 150 years preceding it. Her goal is to provide a historical background that Black, White, and Colored South African's can use as they struggle to create the new order spoken of in the country's c... more information

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Information Science Reference, 2009. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Lytras (computer engineering and informatics, U. of Patras, Greece), Ordóñez de Pablos, and 24 co-contributors provide an overview of the challenges and opportunities currently at play in the field of information research (IS). The book explains current research and is intended as a reference for government officials, policy makers, academics, and others with an interest in IS and IT. A sampling of the wide range of topics i... more information

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Information Science Reference, 2009. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Intellectual capital is defined here as the sum of an organization's knowledge-based resources and capabilities that are critical to the creation of organizational value and competitive advantage. Here, international contributors in business administration, psychology, and information studies look at emerging trends in the theory and practice of intellectual capital, knowledge management, and organizational learning. Some areas covere... more information

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Information Science Reference, 2009. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Web 2.0 refers to a perceived or proposed second generation of internet-based services--such as social networking sites, wikis, mashups, and folksonomies--which emphasize online collaboration and sharing among users. In this reference for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers, Lytras (informatics, Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece) and Ordóñez de Pablos (business administration, University of Oviedo,... more information

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Midsea Books Ltd, 2009. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. The Abbé St. Pierre (1658-1743) was the perfect example of the French philosophe, a man of unlimited interests and boundless good will. This English translation of the abridged version of his plan for the establishment of peace in Europe is worth serious study, despite the three hundred years since its composition. Many of St. Pierre's ideas have since come to pass, most especially the European Union, something many of his contemporaries th... more information

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Routledge, 2006. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Noting an emerging tendency to conceptualize the countries of the Mediterranean as a distinct region due to the interdependent nature of the political, economic, and social issues affecting the area as a whole, Pace (European Research Institute, U. of Birmingham, UK) seeks to problematize these conceptions of region and shed light on the Mediterranean has come to be socially constructed as a region and what the underlying assumptions of such a construction. ... more information

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Spire Books, 2008. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. The 8 chapters of this volume present evidence and analysis of the masons, carpenters, and other artisans who were responsible for the creation, maintenance, and additions to one of England's best preserved medieval churches from the earliest stonework in the middle ages through the 19th century. Masons' marks, roof construction, social background and organization of artisans, and the practices of later repairs and restorations are discussed in sep... more information

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The World Bank, 2008. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. This report from the Poverty, Reduction and Aid Effectiveness group of the World Bank and the World Bank's country office in Madagascar analyzes how labor markets work as a mechanism between growth and poverty reduction in the country. The report is part of a multi-year program that studied the role of employment in the country to encourage inclusive growth and create a broader work program in the labor market. It uses data from household surveys co... more information

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Computer Society Press, 2007. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Papers from a fall conference are presented here, including 39 regular papers from oral presentations and 18 short papers from poster presentations. Major themes include animation, rendering, shape modeling, applications, geometry processing, curves and surfaces, non-photorealistic rendering, image processing, and video processing. Some specific subjects explored are abstract line drawing from 2D images, computer-generated papercutting, practica... more information

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United Nations Publications, 2004. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. The result of a regional seminar on intellectual property and the interests of technology users, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in spring 2004, the report provides information on the importance of intellectual property rights and the implications for investment in and development of information and communication technology (ICT) in nations with economies in transition. Its aim is to help planners understand how to harness the full potential ... more information

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United Nations Publications, 2006. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. The UN's Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) presents this report that discussing the status quo of infrastructure in countries in that region. Specifically, ESCAP's studies assessed needs in water, energy, information and communication technology, and transport infrastructure, offering statistics from specific countries as well as larger sub-regions. One chapter brings the attention of developers involve... more information

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United Nations Publications, 2007. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. This report surveys trends and challenges in economic and social growth in Asia and the Pacific, and examines near- and medium-term policy implications. The survey also addresses the issue of gender discrimination, and gives examples of best practices to achieve gender equality in economic participation, education, health, and empowerment. The report lacks a subject index. (©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) ... more information

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United Nations Publications, 2008. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. This toolkit contains seven booklets, a CD-ROM of screening forms, and a DVD with four case-study videos, all packaged in a sturdy cardboard holder, for use in creating individual, group, and family counseling interventions that can be used with young people up to age 25 in community or residential settings in Asia's Greater Mekong Subregion. The booklets offer step-by-step instructions and practical guidelines for assessment and action... more information

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United Nations Publications, 2008. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. This report assesses the current state of telecommunications connectivity in the Pacific. After background on the current situation, including a socio-economic analysis that suggests that improved connectivity could be of great benefit to the Pacific States, the report assesses the potential for cable, satellite, and terrestrial wireless to connect and serve small Pacific economies. It also assesses the economic viability of service for the... more information

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United Nations Publications, 2008. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Commissioned by ESCAP, the regional development arm of the United Nations for Asia and the Pacific, this study examines current policies toward the establishment of inland logistic centers and dry ports through the analysis of existing trends in supply chain management. Based upon the results of the 2003 Almaty Programme of Action as well as the 2006 Ministerial Conference held in Busan, Korea, this report offers a step-by-step plan to eval... more information

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United Nations Publications, 2009. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. A Great Recession in industrialized countries, food and fuel price volatility, and climate change calamities are the three threats to the region that Noeleen Hayzer, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, describes. After detailing the nature and impact of each in turn, she looks at sub-regional variations such as a mixed results in North and Central Asia, downward pressures but steadfast resilience in South and Southwest Asia, and ... more information

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United Nations Publications, 2009. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. The second volume emerging from the Macao Regional Knowledge Hub research workshop series presents 11 papers on rethinking trade for developing countries; trade and production sharing; trade in services; trade, poverty, and inequality; and managing regionalism. Scholars of economics and business from around the Pacific and from international organizations consider such topics as domestic dimensions of the trade liberalization agenda, the As... more information

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United Nations Publications, 2007. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. This publication contains a collection of seven papers, each accompanied by a commentary, presented at the Post-Doha Research Agenda for Developing Countries Workshop, held in Macao, China, in October 2006. Contributions by 19 international academics, researchers, and development specialists identify important areas for trade policymaking in developing and least developed countries, independently of actual outcomes of the Doha Round. Focusi... more information

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Astronomical Soc./Pacific, 2009. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Kam-Ching is recognized as an authority in contact binary systems, and known especially for his discovery of multiple early-type contact systems; he initiated the conferences series. He himself opens the proceedings with a brief review of recent astronomical developments in the Asian Pacific Rim. Some 70 papers then cover star formation; novae and supernovae; compact objects; binary stars; cataclysmic variables and variable stars; stars, brow... more information

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TMS (Minerals, Metals...Soc.), 1998. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. Proceedings of the July 1998 conference. Contains 528 articles, including four plenary lectures, and contributions discussing: advanced ferrous alloys and processing; composite materials; high transition temperature superconductors; hydrogen absorbing materials; light metals; magnetics; melt processing and casting; phase transformations and their applications; rapid prototyping; spray forming; superplasticity and superplastic forming; sol... more information

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