This new edition offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to rocky shore ecology and has been completely revised and updated throughout. It describes the diverse biota (invertebrates, vertebrates, seaweeds, seagrasses and microalgae) that inhabit rocky shores, and the factors that determine their distributions, abundances and interactions. The book discusses the latest research on processes that control community structure, utilizing a global range of examplesfrom a wide range of shore...

Japan is arguably today's most successful industrial economy, combining almost unprecedented affluence with social stability and apparent harmony. Japanese goods and cultural products are consumed all over the world, ranging from animated movies and computer games all the way through to cars, semiconductors, and management techniques. In many ways, Japan is an icon of the modern world, and yet it remains something of an enigma to many, who see it as a confusing montage of the alien and the fa...

Government Accounting Made Easy provides a simplified background and discussion of a broad range of governmental accounting topics. The book guides the reader in understanding how these individual topics come together to form a whole, under the new Governmental Accounting Standards Board 34 (GASB 34) financial reporting model.

Case Study Research in Practice is a guide to the theory and practice of case study research, instructing the reader in how to construct, conduct and communicate the story of the subject of their research.

Cradle-to-grave analyses are becoming the norm, as an increasing amount of corporations and government agencies are basing their procurement decisions not only on initial costs but also on life cycle costs. And while life cycle costing has been covered in journals and conference proceedings, few, if any, books have gathered this information into an easily accessible resource. Eliminating the need to consult many different sources, Life Cycle Costing for Engineers brings together up-to-date li...

Widely adopted, this uniquely comprehensive text introduces the techniques and concepts of statistics in human and physical geography. Unlike other texts that gloss over the conceptual foundations and focus solely on method, the book explains not only how to apply quantitative tools but also why and how they work. Students gain important skills for utilizing both conventional and spatial statistics in their own research, as well as for critically evaluating the work of others.

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While most books on composites approach the subject from a very technical standpoint, this book presents practical, hands-on information about these versatile materials. From explanations of what a composite is to demonstrations on how to actually utilize them in various projects, this book provides a simple, concise perspective on molding and finishing techniques to empower even the most apprehensive beginner. Topics include: what is a composite, why use composites, general composite types, ...

This Nihongo Hyogen Bunkei Jiten is a comprehensive dictionary to Japanese expressions, perfect for all levels. Dictionaries are probably one of the most important materials for learners of a foreign language, but sometimes even dictionaries cannot help, especially when it comes to expressions. You will find it quite difficult to look up a Japanese expression with a general dictionary as most just show the single vocabularies and not the combined expression.However, this dictionary contains t...

Het Handboek Stijl is al meer dan tien jaar het standaardwerk over leesbaar schrijven. In 2009 verschijnt een herziene editie. Een uniek stijlboek: lees het Handboek Stijl en maak uw teksten beeldender met prikkelende details, levendiger met anekdotes en pakkende citaten en spannender met cliffhangers, tijdbommen en andere structuurtrucs. Het is een praktisch naslagwerk: uitvoerig, toegankelijk en helder. En een inspirerend ideeënboek: vol levensechte voorbeelden, direct toepasbare tips e...