Recently, there have been a number of advances in technology, including in mobile devices, globalization of companies, display technologies and healthcare, which require significant input and evaluation from human factors specialists. This textbook has been completely updated, with some chapters folded into other chapters and new chapters added.

This groundbreaking book describes the Lean journey as it extends to a business area that is mission critical, yet has been virtually untouched by the Lean transformation. Lean for Sales: Bringing the Science of Lean to the Art of Selling provides sales professionals, and their management teams, with a structured, fact-based approach to boosting sales close rates and delivering improved business value to customers. The time-tested Lean selling techniques described in this book have been prove...

Quintessential Atlas of Anatomy expands on widely acclaimed prior editions!Atlas of Anatomy, Latin Nomenclature, Fourth Edition builds on its longstanding reputation of being the highest-quality anatomy atlas published to date using Latin nomenclature. With more than 2,000 exquisitely detailed illustrations, including over 120 new to this edition, the Atlas helps students and seasoned clinicians master the details of human anatomy. Key Features:NEW! Expanded Radiology sections include over 40...

Arcadia is a system engineering method based on the use of models, with a focus on the collaborative definition, evaluation and exploitation of its architecture. This book describes the fundamentals of the method and its contribution to engineering issues such as requirements management, product line, system supervision, and integration, verification and validation (IVV). It provides a reference for the modeling language defined by Arcadia.

The author discusses the range of applications, from...

Initially described as a comedy, Shakespeare's explorations of prejudice, duty and the nature of justice make The Merchant of Venice a far darker, more alluring play. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

This edition is illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert, and includes an introduction by Ned Halley. The Mercha...

"This book is of the kind you always wanted but didn't think would or could ever exist: the universal field theory of problem solving." Tom Sommerlatte Typically today's tasks in management and consulting include project management, running workshops and strategic work - all complex activities, which require a multitude of skills and competencies. This standard work, which is also well accepted amongst consultants, gives you a reference or cookbook-style access to the most important tools, in...

Ondernemingen besteden op grote schaal werk uit aan bijvoorbeeld uitzendbureaus, payrollondernemingen en contractors. Hierdoor verrichten arbeidskrachten steeds vaker werk voor ondernemingen waarmee zij geen arbeidsovereenkomst hebben. De arbeidsvoorwaarden van deze arbeidskrachten zijn vaak minder gunstig dan de voorwaarden die van toepassing zouden zijn als zij het werk als werknemer van deze onderneming zouden verrichten. Zo wordt via uitbesteding van werk geconcurreerd op arbeidsvoorwaard...

Om te kunnen zorgen dat bomen op de juiste plaats worden geplant en daar hun hele leven kunnen blijven staan, is het van belang te weten welke eisen de verschillende boomsoorten stellen. Daarnaast is kennis van de groeiwijze en van de seizoensaspecten zoals uitlopen, bloei, vruchtdracht en herfstkleuren van belang.

De juiste boom op de juiste plaats kan volledig uitgroeien en vereist minimale verzorging. Stadsbomen Vademecum 4: Boomsoorten en gebruikswaarde geeft van de meeste in Nederland br...

Decision-makers kunnen beschikken over tientallen boeken, waarin strategische methoden en technieken centraal staan. In toenemende mate vragen decisionmakers zich echter af hoe betrouwbaar die methoden en technieken zijn en hoe groot de kans is dat zij daarmee hun Strategisch Doel kunnen bereiken. Decisionmakers willen ook dat zij die ‘kans’ zelf kunnen berekenen en toetsen. Met kwalitatieve omschrijvingen en schattingen nemen ze geen genoegen meer.

Drs. Ernst R. Brus heeft vanuit zijn we...