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Author Tali Mendelberg , Christopher F. Karpowitz
Do women participate in and influence meetings equally with men? Does gender shape how a meeting is run and whose voices are heard? The Silent Sex shows how the gender composition and rules of a deliberative body dramatically affect who speaks, how the group intera....
Release Date 2014/08 -
The Shellcoder's Handbook: Discovering and Exploiting Security Holes, Second Edition
Author Gerardo Richarte , Felix FX Lindner , John Heasman , Chris Anley
This much-anticipated revision, written by the ultimate group of top security experts in the world, features 40 percent new content on how to find security holes in any operating system or applicationNew material addresses the many new exploitation techniques that h....
Release Date 2007/08 -
Author Patrick Renvoise , Christophe Morin
The Persuasion CodeCapture, convince, and close—scientifically Most of your attempts to persuade are doomed to fail because the brains of your audience automatically reject messages that disrupt their attention. This book makes the complex science of persuasion sim....
Release Date 2018/09 -
The Next Wave of Business Models in Asia
Author Cathy Olofson , Pontus Siren , Andy Parker , Andrew Parker , Christian Kruse , Asher
The global appetite for Korean entertainment — movies, TV shows, and music videos — has exploded in recent years. For non-Korean-speaking viewers, subtitles are crucial to the experience. Enter Viki Inc., a company that hosts content for streaming and p....
Release Date 2016/01 -
The Multi-Dimensions of Industrial Relations in the Asian Knowledge-Based Economies
Author Hiromasa Suzuki , Chris Rowley , John Lawler , Sununta Siengthai
This collection of work by leading scholars investigates the impact of the globalization process on some selected Asian economies and societies. With particular focus on the role of institutional factors such as labour unions or workers’ associations, case studies a....
Release Date 2010/06 -
Author Susan F. Emerick , Chris Boudreaux
Brands that thrive and profit from employee and customer empowerment generate significantly greater awareness and revenues, while also decreasing the costs of marketing, selling, and customer service. However, employees must engage in public, real-time conversations....
Release Date 2013/08 -
The Moment of Clarity: Using the Human Sciences to Solve Your Toughest Business Problems
Author Mikkel Rasmussen , Christian Madsbjerg
Businesses need a new type of problem solving. Why? Because they are getting people wrong.Traditional problem-solving methods taught in business schools serve us well for some of the everyday challenges of business, but they tend to be ineffective with problems invo....
Release Date 2014/02 -
Author Clyde Smith , Chris Lennon
This edited collection brings together a team of top industry experts to provide a comprehensive look at the entire media workflow from start to finish. The Media Workflow Puzzle gives readers an in-depth overview of the workflow process, from production to distribution to archiving. Pulling from ....
Release Date 2021/03 -
The LaTeX Companion, Second Edition
Author Michel Goossens , Frank Mittelbach , Chris Rowley , David Carlisle , Johannes Braams
This is the digial version of the printed book (Copyright © 2004).The LaTeX Companion has long been the essential resource for anyone using LaTeX to create high-quality printed documents. This completely updated edition brings you all the latest information about La....
Release Date 2004/04 -
The Joy of Clojure, Second Edition
Author Michael Fogus and Chris Houser
SummaryThe Joy of Clojure, Second Edition is a deep look at the Clojure language. Fully updated for Clojure 1.6, this new edition goes beyond just syntax to show you the "why" of Clojure and how to write fluent Clojure code. You'll learn functional and declarative ....
Release Date 2014/05 -
Author Michael Fogus , Chris Houser
Clojure is a dynamic programming language that targets the Java Virtual Machine. The Joy of Clojure goes beyond the syntax, and shows how to write fluent, idiomatic Clojure code. Readers will learn to approach programming challenges from a Functional perspective an....
Release Date 2011/04 -
The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book
Author Mimi Love , Chris Grimley , Linda O'Shea
In the world of interior design, thousands of bits of crucial information are scattered across a wide array of sources. The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book collects the information essential to planning and executing interior projects of all s....
Release Date 2013/07 -
The Innovator's Solution: Creating and Sustaining Successful Growth
Author Michael Raynor , Clayton Christensen
An innovation classic. From Steve Jobs to Jeff Bezos, Clay Christensen’s work continues to underpin today’s most innovative leaders and organizations.A seminal work on disruption—for everyone confronting the growth paradox.For readers of the bestselling The Innovato....
Release Date 2013/11 -
The Innovator's Prescription: A Disruptive Solution for Health Care
Author Jason D. Hwang , Jerome H. Grossman , Clayton Christensen
A groundbreaking prescription for health care reform--from a legendary leader in innovation . . .Our health care system is in critical condition. Each year, fewer Americans can afford it, fewer businesses can provide it, and fewer government programs can promise it....
Release Date 2008/10 -
The Innovator's DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators
Author Clayton Christensen , Hal Gregersen , Jeff Dyer
A new classic, cited by leaders and media around the globe as a highly recommended read for anyone interested in innovation. In The Innovator’s DNA, authors Jeffrey Dyer, Hal Gregersen, and bestselling author Clayton Christensen (The Innovator’s Dilemma, The Innovat....
Release Date 2011/07 -
The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail
Author Clayton Christensen
An innovation classic. From Steve Jobs to Jeff Bezos, Clay Christensen’s work continues to underpin today’s most innovative leaders and organizations.The bestselling classic on disruptive innovation, by renowned author Clayton M. Christensen. His work is cited by th....
Release Date 2013/11 -
Author Clayton M. Christensen
Named one of 100 Leadership & Success Books to Read in a Lifetime by Amazon EditorsA Wall Street Journal and Businessweek bestseller. Named by Fast Company as one of the most influential leadership books in its Leadership Hall of Fame. An innovation classic. Fr....
Release Date 2015/12 -
The Innovative Team: Unleashing Creative Potential for Breakthrough Results
Author Gerard J. Puccio , Chris Grivas
New tools for tapping the creativity of teams and achieving breakthrough resultsThe Innovative Team is an engaging business fable that reveals the impact our underlying work style preferences have on our teams and their results. The authors present a breakthrough th....
Release Date 2011/12 -
The Human Brand: How We Relate to People, Products, and Companies
Author Susan T. Fiske , Chris Malone
Why we choose companies and brands in the same way that we unconsciously perceive, judge, and behave toward one anotherPeople everywhere describe their relationships with brands in a deeply personal way—we hate our banks, love our smartphones, and think the cable co....
Release Date 2013/10 -
The Hard Truth About Business Model Innovation
Author Emily Snyder , Derek van Bever , Thomas Bartman , Clayton M. Christensen
“The landscape of failed attempts at business model innovation is crowded -- and becoming more so,” observe authors Clayton M. Christensen, Thomas Bartman, and Derek van Bever. In order to change this, the authors argue, executives need to understand th....
Release Date 2016/10 -
The Handbook of Intercultural Discourse and Communication
Author Elizabeth S. Rangel , Scott F. Kiesling , Christina Bratt Paulston
The Handbook of Intercultural Discourse and Communication brings together internationally-renowned scholars from a range of fields to survey the theoretical perspectives and applied work, including example analyses, in this burgeoning area of linguistics.Features co....
Release Date 2012/02 -
Author James Allen , Chris Zook
A Washington Post BestsellerThree Principles for Managingand Avoidingthe Problems of GrowthWhy is profitable growth so hard to achieve and sustain? Most executives manage their companies as if the solution to that problem lies in the external environment: find an....
Release Date 2016/05 -
Author Monika Andrae , Chris Marquardt
In recent years, film photography has witnessed a significant renaissance—and not just among those who have previously shot with film. Interest in film photography has also grown enormously among those who only have experience shooting digitally. In The Film ....
Release Date 2016/02 -
Author Prof. Chris Brady , Mr. David MacLeod
The business world is changing and company success is no longer based on who has the best strategy, but rather who best implements their strategy. This book explains how engaging and aligning employees is the new source of competitive advantage, and shows managers a....
Release Date 2007/12 -
The Essential Guide to Flash CS4 with ActionScript
Author Serge Jespers , Chris Kaplan , Paul Milbourne , Michael Oliver
For any professional designer or developer working in the world of web technologies or multimedia, Flash is the must-have application, and knowing how to use it effectively is vital. Add in ActionScript 3.0, and Flash becomes an even more powerful tool for the devel....
Release Date 2009/03 -
Author Robert M. Sholtes , J. Chris White
Recent computer-based tools for project planning and management focus on user-friendliness and interconnectivity. However, these programs function on the Critical Path Method, or CPM, which was created in the 1950s. These programs, which involve simplistic models a....
Release Date 2016/04 -
The Database Hacker's Handbook: Defending Database Servers
Author Bill Grindlay , John Heasman , Chris Anley , David Litchfield
Databases are the nerve center of our economy. Every piece of your personal information is stored there-medical records, bank accounts, employment history, pensions, car registrations, even your children's grades and what groceries you buy. Database attacks are pot....
Release Date 2005/07 -
Author S. Chris Edmonds
An organizational "North Star," codifying valued behaviors for optimal performanceThe Culture Engine shows leaders how to create a high performing, values aligned culture through the creation of an organizational constitution. With practical step-by-step guidance, ....
Release Date 2014/09 -
The Conflict Resolution Toolbox, 2nd Edition
Author Gary T. Furlong , Christopher W. Moore
PRAISE FOR THE CONFLICT RESOLUTION TOOLBOXSECOND EDITION "I have been using and recommending The Conflict Resolution Toolbox since its first edition. It is rare to find a resource with such practical tools in a field that is so concrete, but often struggles to bridge theo....
Release Date 2020/09 -
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Thyroid Disease
Author Dr. Alan Christianson , Hy Bender
Controlling health when metabolism is out-of-control.The thyroid is the body's energy center, working to set the metabolism. It can be underactive or work too fast. It is susceptible to cancer and other health issues, more often in women than men. And its symptoms are va....
Release Date 2011/02