Project management Books
Taylor & Francis Ltd MicroProjects Six Exercises for Developing
Book SynopsisA project is more than an assembly of methods, tools and resources. Projects often seem to have a soul. They require dedication, belief and commitment. The only way to gain experience of a project, assess and develop the skills associated with it is to live through it. The six micro-projects in this collection highlight the kinds of skills typical of creative project teams. They can be used to practise: team working in a project environment working as a team to satisfy a need expressed in terms of time, cost and quality the skills associated with creativity, problem solving and team leadership the guiding principles for tackling projects creatively. The collection includes the following games: Eggbox is a creative project that emphasizes idea generation; Ironbridge simulates a scenario in which consortia explore the specifications of a construction project; Tower of Straws produces a situation in which change is frequent and normal; Domino Race is based on an imaginative desTrade Review'Ian Stokes is to be commended on the clear and simple layout of this manual. Many trainers will have used a wide variety of activities to support their groups, and it might seem that here are just some more of the same. The actual difference is that these are so well structured and provided with such superb materials that you really can pick them up and very quickly work with them. At the same time you can be sure you can rely on the design to meet the learning needs identified.' ITOL (Institute of Training and Occupational Learning)Table of ContentsContents: Introduction. Facilitator's Guide: Trainer guidance; The learning messages; Notes for observers of micro-projects; Observer's checklist; Facilitator's guide to the micro-projects: Eggbox; Ironbridge; Tower of straws; Domino race; Catapult; Autonomous team activity. Micro-Projects Team Resources: Eggbox; Ironbridge; Tower of straws; Domino race; Catapult; Autonomous team activity. Micro-Projects Participants' Notes: Using a micro-project as a learning experience; Working with micro-projects.
£166.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Project Risk Analysis
Book SynopsisProjects overspend and overrun. Business cases perform less well than expected. Managers tighten their grip and initiate more procedure. But little changes and the scenario repeats, and it has done so for decades. Losing other peoples' money and goodwill is almost an innate characteristic of projects. This may be a norm but it need not be the natural state of affairs. In Project Risk Analysis, Derek Salkeld shows how easily assimilated techniques developed out of formal risk analysis methods can be used to increase the chances of projects being delivered to the oft quoted objective of on time and to budget, to quality and to popular acceptance. These techniques need to be understood by managers so that they can foresee the benefits of directing their teams to carry them out, and so they can inform their clients about the potential consequences of the investments they wish to make and how the project team plan to assure these. The three parts of the book explain how you can: calcTrade Review’The book provides a multitude of aids to help with determining risks, identifying costs, and how the risks affect the schedule. These aids include examples, areas to address and checklists... it stresses the importance of tying risks to people through assignment of ownership and risks to the project budget through allocation of contingences.... The project management and risk management professions may get a better reputation because of projects getting completed at a higher rate and on time and within budget.’ PM World Journal, September 2013 ’Derek Salkeld’s book is about understanding the uncertainty inherent in projects, which leads to the inability to predict timescales and costs precisely at the beginning of a project. In an industry where even large companies are wedded to single-valued estimating techniques, against which they may enter fixed-price contracts with penalties for lateness, (or judge the performance of the project delivery staff), the content of this book provides valuable material to help manage expectations, obligations, and funding.’ Camel Blog (Arras People), January 2015Table of Contents1: Introduction; 1: The Case for Risk Analysis; 2: Risk Modelling Primitives; 3: Risk Modelling Examples: Cost Context; 4: Risk Modelling Examples: Time; 5: Using Risk Analysis to Inform the Allocation of Risk Ownership; 6: Using Risk Analysis to Derive the Risk Management Strategy; 7: A Risk Analysis Process; Conclusion
£128.25
Prentice Hall (a Pearson Education company) To Do Doing Done A Creative Approach to Managing Projects Effectively Finishing What Matters Most A Creative Approach to Managing Projects and Effectively Finishing What Matters Most
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£19.31
Taylor & Francis Ltd Change Strategy and Projects at Work
Book SynopsisChange, Strategy and Projects at Work provides a working insight into the nature of change, the formulation of strategy and the implementation of change through projects in the workplace. It is a how to' book with real practical application, containing the tools, techniques, advice and guidance you need to analyse organisational context, develop a strategic plan and manage a project. To help you in leading change and creating opportunities for yourself and your organisation, the book takes an integrated approach to managing change, developing strategy and project management, and covers: * How strategic objectives are chosen, promoting awareness of the wider organisational context and the strategic planning process* The knowledge, tools, techniques and confidence needed to act as a change agent * The skills, competencies and other attributes needed to improve your employabilityThe book is ideTable of Contents1. The nature of Change; 2. So What's the strategy?; 3. Implementing change through project work; 4. Project initiation and definition; 5. Project planning; 6. Project implementation; 7. Project closure and evaluation; 8. Learning and looking forward
£45.59
Taylor & Francis Ltd Global Software Development Handbook
Book SynopsisEconomics and technology have dramatically re-shaped the landscape of software development. It is no longer uncommon to find a software development team dispersed across countries or continents. Geographically distributed development challenges the ability to clearly communicate, enforce standards, ensure quality levels, and coordinate tasks. Global Software Development Handbook explores techniques that can bridge distances, create cohesion, promote quality, and strengthen lines of communication. The book introduces techniques proven successful at international electronics and software giant Siemens AG. It shows how this multinational uses a high-level process framework that balances agility and discipline for globally distributed software development. The authors delineate an organizational structure that not only fosters team building, but also achieves effective collaboration among the central and satellite teams. The handbook explores the issues surrounding quality and the Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION. Motivation. Critical Success Factors for Global Software Development. PLANNING. Requirements Engineering. Requirements for the Architecture. Architecture. Risk Analysis. Project Planning Process. Project Estimation. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE. Software Development Teams. Supplier Manager. MONITORING AND CONTROL. Quality Assurance. Infrastructure Support for Global Software Development. Communication. CASE STUDIES. GSP 2005. DPS2000. FS2000. BAS. CONCLUDING REMARKS. Conclusions. Index.
£90.24
Harriman House Publishing SeeThrough Modelling
Book SynopsisProvides a theoretical and practical basis for becoming an advanced financial modeller in Excel. This title gives the theory and practical detail necessary to build and maintain a financial model yourself. It covers the key aspects of financial modelling, including: financial theory; modelling theory; and excel theory and techniques.Table of ContentsAbout the author Preface Introduction PART 1 - THEORY 1. Modelling theory 2. Finance theory 3. The language of modelling theory 4. Excel theory 5. Computer theory PART 2 - PRACTICE 6. Building the model 7. Practical modelling techniques 8. Maintaining the investment PART 3 - FURTHER LESSONS 9. Lessons from PFI APPENDICES Appendix 1 - Links and references Appendix 2 - Dictionary of terminology, units & abbreviations Appendix 3 - Keyboard shortcuts Appendix 4 - Excel functions Appendix 5 - Business map or quick start sheet Appendix 6 - The tree analogy Lazuli Solutions Index
£999.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Quay Walls
Book SynopsisThis new edition of the handbook of Quay Walls provides the reader with essential knowledge for the planning, design, execution and maintenance of quay walls, as well as general information about historical developments and lessons learned from the observation of ports in various countries. Technical chapters are followed by a detailed calculation of a quay wall based on a semi-probabilistic design procedure, which applies the theory presented earlier.Since the publication of the Dutch edition in 2003 and the English version in 2005, considerable new experience has been obtained by the many practitioners using the book, prompting the update of this handbook. Moreover, the introduction of the Eurocodes in 2012 has prompted a complete revision of the Design chapter, which is now compliant with the Eurocodes. Furthermore, additional recommendations for using FEM-analysis in quay wall design have been included.In response to ongoing discussions within the Trade ReviewPraise for the Previous Edition"This is an extremely comprehensive treatise on the design, construction and maintenance of quay walls ... This excellent publication is intelligently structured, clearly laid out ... and illustrated with numerous high quality line drawings and photographs ... This is a publication that should be found in the engineering section of every technical library and should be purchased by anybody who has a serious interest in quay walls."—Nick Bray, Terra et Aqua, No. 102, March 2006Table of ContentsForeword, Samenvatting, Summary, Chapter 1. Introduction, Chapter 2. Overview of quay wall construction, Chapter 3. Main types of quay walls, Chapter 4. Investigation, Chapter 5. Terms of reference, Chapter 6. Design of Quay walls, Chapter 7. Quay-elements, Chapter 8. Materials, Chapter 9. Construction, Chapter 10. Costs, Chapter 11. Management and maintenance of Quay walls, Chapter 12. Lessons from experience, Chapter 13. Future developments, Chapter 14. Bibliography and standards, Annex A Glossary of terms and abbreviations used, Notation, Index
£356.25
Taylor & Francis Inc Project Execution
Book SynopsisWritten by Chitram Lutchman, a project management professional with more than 20 years of field and business experience, Project Execution: A Practical Approach to Industrial and Commercial Project Management gives you a more optimistic view of this exciting and challenging area. The book focuses on the essential requirements for successful execution of commercial and industrial projects. It differs from other project management books by focusing exclusively on the Execution Stage of the project, leveraging this opportunity for value maximization for the organization.Lutchman identifies people, process, and systems readiness as key components of an overall Milestone Readiness Process. When managed properly, this readiness approach to project management greatly increases the ability of project leaders to deliver on budget and on schedule. The author highlights practical measures and tools that can be used by Project Leaders to promote smooth and controlled exeTable of ContentsThe Project Cycle. Practical Workforce Management Tips. Practical Work Process Management Tips for Success in Project Execution. The Readiness Processes - An Overview. People Readiness. Process Readiness. Stakeholder Management. Managing the Budgets. Situ-Transformational Leadership Behaviors: A Model for the Future. Conclusion. References. Glossary of Terms. Appendices.
£185.25
Taylor & Francis Inc Communication for Continuous Improvement Projects
Book SynopsisManufacturing companies work endlessly to make process improvements, yet they are often hard to implement and even harder to sustain. The reason: companies often stumble when communicating why the methodologies are being used and how to sustain the improvements. Communication for Continuous Improvement Projects demonstrates how to communicate change, create confidence in the new processes, and empower employees. It shows how to be an effective change agent by utilizing tools that make sense while being competitive in the business market.The book explores how the proper tools, communication, and management make the Lean Six Sigma methodologies work. It includes a Continuous Improvement Toolkit that is an easy reference for what tool to use and when and how to effectively teach the tools to employees who are not necessarily engineers. Communicating these tools is the most difficult part of using the tools. The author details the implementation of the actual tools tTrade Review"This book is a complete guide for effective communication to successfully integrate continuous process improvement projects. Throughout the book you will find very useful codes and references from very successful people who have either worked with the author, done research, or written articles & books on this important topic. Since all the details and examples are based on case studies, intensive research and references from real life business challenges, any business organization can relate to these ongoing continuous improvement challenges. Consequences of not having a proper communication vs benefits of properly planning and implementing communication plans while conducting continuous process improvement projects have been highlighted and explained throughout the book. This book is for all levels of management personnel from the top executives to project support team and students who are pursuing their career in the field of project management. It is a comprehensive communication guide to reduce project communication gaps and successfully deliver projects on time. This book provides step-by-step guidance with examples to integrate communication plans while performing continuous process improvement projects." -Patrick James, PM World Journal, April 2015 IssueTable of ContentsEffective Communication. Best in Class Practices. Maintaining Sustainability. Empowering Employees. Project Managing Employees Including Your Boss. How to Get People to Trust You. Changing the Status Quo. Decision Making. Visual Communication. Lean Six Sigma and TPM. Toolkit. Lean Six Sigma Case Study. Appendix.
£104.50
Apple Academic Press Inc. Program Management in Defense and High Tech
Book SynopsisProgram management in a technical environment is as much art as it is science. Effective program managers are able to combine management and leadership skills for the good of the program and the people entrusted to them. This book illuminates the entire life cycle of the programfrom the customer's original concept to successful completion. It includes many helpful ideas and insights into why programs and program managers can fail. Much more importantly, it provides insights about how program managers can succeed. Program Management in Defense and High Tech Environments is organized as a chronological tale of a program life cycle, with side trips that cover the important concepts of leadership, claims and claims avoidance, earned value measurement (EVM), communication basics, negotiations, and coaching. The book begins with an overview of program management, discussing the role of program managers, their required skills and experience, and the types of programs and contTable of ContentsOverview: Program Management in the Department of Defense (DoD)/High Technology Environment. Learning the Ropes: Understanding the Culture, the Customer, and the Program Capabilities. Identifying Opportunities. Pre-Proposal Work. The Proposal Process for a "Typical Program". Planning the Program and Starting Work. Running the Program. Claim Identification, Claim Management, and Claim Avoidance. Leadership Models. Communications. Earned Value Management. Negotiations. Coaching. Inheriting a Program Already in Progress.
£104.50
Apple Academic Press Inc. Project Management in Extreme Situations
Book SynopsisThe growing complexity of projects today, as well as the uncertainty inherent in innovative projects, is making obsolete traditional project management practices and procedures, which are based on the notion that much about a project is known at its start. The current high level of change and complexity confronting organizational leaders and managers requires a new approach to projects so they can be managed flexibly to embrace and exploit change. What once used to be considered extreme uncertainty is now the norm, and managing planned projects is being replaced by managing projects as they evolve. Successfully managing projects in extreme situations, such as polar and military expeditions, shows how to manage successfully projects in today's turbulent environment. Executed under the harshest and most unpredictable conditions, these projects are great sources for learning about how to manage unexpected and unforeseen situations as they occur. This book presents multiple case Table of ContentsForeword. Introduction: Blowing Hot and Cold on Project Management. A Polar Expedition Project and Project Management. Ambidexterity as a Project Leader Competency: A Comparative Case Study of Two Polar Expeditions. Mobilization and Sensibility on Polar Expeditions: More than Mere Motivation. Mobilizing Social Networks beyond Project Team Boundaries: The Case of Polar Expeditions. A Methodology for Investigating the "Actual" Course of a Project: The Case of a Polar Expedition. A Traditional Cree Expedition on the Ancestral Lands of the Neeposh Family of Northern Québec. Borrowing Concepts from Expedition Travel to Stimulate Alternative Tourism. The Project Front End: Financial Guidance Based on Risk. Lessons Learned from Sports Climbing: Some Disrespectful Discourse on Project Planning. Managing Extreme Situations in Fire and Rescue Organizations: The Complexity in Implementing Feedback. Coordination Practices in Extreme Situations: Lessons from the Military. Developing Collective Competence in Extreme Project Teams: The French Special Forces Case. Situated Teams: Dropping Tools on Mount Everest. Planning Risk and Cool Heads: Survival Conditions Required for Managing Projects. Flexibility and Rigidity in Planning a Program: The Case of the Montreal Metro Renovation Project. Project Manager: Specialist or Generalist? Project Management and the Unknown. Control and Flexibility: Which Balance Do We Mean? Conclusion. Epilog. Afterword: Looking for the Ordinary in the Extraordinary! Index.
£66.49
Apple Academic Press Inc. The SelfMade Program Leader
Book SynopsisAlmost all leadership books assume that the leader has authority over their team members. The challenge of project management in a matrix-structured environment is that this is not always the case. A whole new plan of attack has to be executed for the project manager to deliver in an organization where they do not have formal authority. This book takes a unique approach to understanding the matrix structure and the tactics needed to succeed. The Self-Made Program Leader: Taking Charge in Matrix Organizations gives you insight into the minds of a group of 55 project, program, and portfolio managers who have worked in a matrix environment. It presents lessons learned from both their successes and failures. With this book, you will learn how to: Prepare for your leadership role in a matrix environment and understand what you need to improve Understand your organization's structure and identify the hidden key players on your team Table of ContentsWhy What Got You There Will Not Work Now. Preparing for Your Leadership Role. Understanding Your Organizational Structure. Gaining Influence through Volunteering. Building Your Coalition. Gaining Influence. Leadership Perceptions for Those without Authority. Conclusion.
£56.04
Government Institutes Inc.,U.S. The Project Management Handbook: A Guide to
Book SynopsisProject managers are needed in many different industries, including computer services, architecture, engineering, local and federal governments, and private industry. And many different kinds of organizations utilize a Capital Improvement Program (CIP). However, very few project managers operating under the auspices of a CIP have any formal technical training or education in project management. These project managers are often thrust into positions in which they have little experience, and they quickly need the necessary information on project management presented in a clear and accessible way. In The Project Management Handbook, author Kevin Vida provides a practical, easy-to-understand description of how a CIP project is developed, executed, monitored, and completed. This book provides a clear and detailed explanation of what steps are required and what roles and responsibilities a project manager must fulfill in executing a CIP project successfully. The chapters are divided into phases, and then progressive tasks, and then steps, so the reader can start at the beginning and develop an understanding of project management under a CIP along the way. The book begins with the basics of project management and CIPs before tracing the life cycle of the CIP project from start to finish. This book is an essential resource for project managers who need to learn the ropes quickly, for students who need information on CIP project management, and for professionals who need a quick and handy reference.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1: Project Management Basics Chapter 2: Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Long List Chapter 3: Request for Proposal (RFP) Short List Bidding and Awarding Services Chapter 4: Recommendation of Award Chapter 5: Executing the Design Phase Chapter 6: Planning- Construction Bid Process Chapter 7: Construction Chapter 8: Project Closeout Appendix A: Request for Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) Appendix B: Request for Proposal (RFP) Appendix C: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDQ) for A/E Services Appendix D: Front End Specifications Appendix E: Suggested Construction Contract (EJCDC C-520) & Contract Check List (EJCDC C050) Appendix F: Contractor's Application for Payment (EJCDC C-620) Appendix G: Change Order (EJCDC C-941) Appendix H: Work Change Directive (EJCDC C-940) Appendix I: Substantial Completion Form (EJCDC C-625) Appendix J: Useful PM Formulas Appendix K: (Lesson’s Learned Form) References Resources Glossary
£999.99
Project Management Institute The Standard for Risk Management in Portfolios,
Book SynopsisThis is an update and expansion upon PMI's popular reference, The Practice Standard for Project Risk Management. Risk Management addresses the fact that certain events or conditions may occur with impacts on project, program, and portfolio objectives. This standard will: identify the core principles for risk management; describe the fundamentals of risk management and the environment within which it is carried out; define the risk management life cycle; and apply risk management principles to the portfolio, program, and project domains within the context of an enterprise risk management approach It is primarily written for portfolio, program, and project managers, but is a useful tool for leaders and business consumers of risk management, and other stakeholders.
£56.25
ESI International The Portable PMP® Exam Prep: Conversations on
Book SynopsisCompletely updated to reflect the PMBOK GuideFourth Edition, this three-volume set of nine CDs addresses the nine areas of the PMBOK Guide, as well as professional and social responsibility. To make listening easy, there are two roughly 25-minute sessions for each knowledge area, plus a bonus session with test-taking tips. Ward and Pritchard's approach is straightforward: to help readers understand what's important and what's not to pass the PMP exam. They have captured the critical issues of the exam and share those insights in an informative, engaging and sometimes humorous style.
£82.81
Association for Project Management Interfacing Risk and Earned Value Management
£12.40
Association for Project Management Earned Value Management Handbook
£23.75
Association for Project Management APM Guide to Contracts and Procurement: For Project, Programme and Portfolio Managers
£23.75
Association for Project Management A guide to using a benefits management framework
£19.99
IT Revolution Press Industrial Devops: Build Better Systems Faster
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£21.25
Springer A Comprehensive Project Management Guide
Book SynopsisProject, Project Management and PM-Process.- Project Management Success.- Project Requirements and Objectives.- Risks and Opportunity's.- Quality.- Project Organisation.- Teamwork.- Problem Resolution.- Project Structures.- Scope and Deliverables.- Project Phases.- Agile Project Management.- Scheduling.- Resources.- Cost and Finance.- Procurement.- Contracts.- Contractual Law in Projects.- Organisation und Change Management.- Claim Management.- Project Controlling: Control and Reports.- Information and Documentation.- Communication.- Project Start.- Projects Close-out.- Questioner.
£80.99
Springer-Verlag GmbH Project Development Simplified
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£999.99
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Projektmanagement mit Excel für Dummies
Book SynopsisSie wollen Projekte effizienter umsetzen, aber nicht in spezielle Software investieren? Dieses Buch bietet Anleitungen und Tipps für die wohl am meisten verbreitete Software im Projektmanagement: Microsoft Excel. Sie erfahren, wie Sie Excel beim Initiieren, Planen, Überwachen und Abschluss eines Projekts unterstützt - und wo die Grenzen des Programms liegen. Risikoanalyse, Gantt-Chart, Prognoserechnungen: Lernen Sie typische Projektmanagement-Methoden kennen und erfahren Sie insbesondere, wie Sie Informationen und Daten ansprechend visualisieren und vor Auftraggeber und Team präsentieren.Trade Review"Das Buch ist so vielseitig, dass es für Projektteilnehmer mit unterschiedlichem Wissensstand sowohl zu Excel als auch zum Projektmanagement informativ und instruktiv ist. ..." (EKZ 10. Dezember 2018)Table of ContentsÜber die Autoren 7 Einführung 17 Teil I: Grundlagen 23 Kapitel 1: Grundlegendes zu Excel im Projektmanagement 25 Kapitel 2: Excel Basics – Unabdingbares Wissen für den Einstieg 39 Kapitel 3: Mit Daten zaubern – Effektive Darstellung und Auswertung 85 Teil II: Projektinitiierung und Planung 117 Kapitel 4: Es geht los – Ein Projekt wird initiiert 119 Kapitel 5: Ein erster Überblick: Die Grobplanung als Ausgangsbasis 171 Kapitel 6: Vom Groben zum Feinen: Jetzt wird es konkret 199 Kapitel 7: Der optimale Start: Ein Kick-off-Meeting vorbereiten 243 Teil III: Projektüberwachung, -steuerung, -abschluss 279 Kapitel 8: Wo stehen wir? Projekte effektiv überwachen 281 Kapitel 9: Berichte und Reporting: Mit ausgefeilten Übersichten Eindruck schinden. 325 Kapitel 10: Alles auf einen Blick: Mit Dashboards überzeugen 361 Kapitel 11: Abrechnung und Abschluss 381 Teil IV: Nützliche Hilfen im Arbeitsalltag 401 Kapitel 12: Dauerbrenner: Was Sie sonst noch brauchen 403 Kapitel 13: Portfolios, Analysen und Entscheidungshilfen 439 Teil V: Der Top-Ten-Teil 463 Kapitel 14: 10 hilfreiche Funktionalitäten und Formatierungstricks 465 Stichwortverzeichnis 481
£999.99
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Coding Alles-in-einem-Band für Dummies
Book SynopsisWenn Sie Webseiten oder mobile Apps entwickeln möchten, dann ist dieses Buch wie für Sie gemacht! Auch ganz ohne Vorkenntnisse steigen Sie einfach ein und lernen die einzelnen Programmiersprachen und Technologien jeweils für sich und im Zusammenspiel kennen und einsetzen. Angefangen beim grundlegenden Aufbau einer Webseite mit HTML, CSS und JavaScript über die Entwicklung mobiler Apps für iOS- und Android-Geräte mit Flutter bis hin zur Verarbeitung der Daten mit Python: Hier ist einfach mehr für Sie drin! Wenn Sie sich einen breiten Überblick über die Webentwicklung und Programmierung verschaffen wollen, dann werfen Sie am besten gleich einen Blick in dieses Buch ...Table of ContentsÜber die Autoren 9 Einführung 31 Teil I: Programmieren – Erste Schritte. 35 Kapitel 1: Was ist Programmierung?. 37 Kapitel 2: Programmieren für das Internet. 49 Kapitel 3: Programmierer werden. 63 Teil II: Grundlegende Web- Programmierung. 73 Kapitel 4: Grundlegendes HTML 75 Kapitel 5: Mehr aus HTML herausholen. 95 Kapitel 6: Stylisch mit CSS. 111 Kapitel 7: Die nächsten Schritte mit CSS. 133 Kapitel 8: Responsive Layouts mit Flexbox 157 Kapitel 9: Styling mit Bootstrap. 175 Teil III: Fortgeschrittene Webcodierung 193 Kapitel 10: Was ist JavaScript? 195 Kapitel 11: Ihr erstes JavaScript- Programm. 207 Kapitel 12: Variablen. 225 Kapitel 13: Arrays verstehen 243 Kapitel 14: Operatoren, Ausdrücke und Anweisungen 255 Kapitel 15: Schleifen und Verzweigungen 271 Kapitel 16: Funktionen 285 Kapitel 17: Objekte erstellen und verwenden. 303 Kapitel 18: Steuerung des Browsers mit dem Window- Objekt. 319 Kapitel 19: Manipulation von Dokumenten mit dem DOM. 333 Kapitel 20: Ereignisse in JavaScript 353 Kapitel 21: Eingaben und Ausgaben. 365 Kapitel 22: Callbacks und Funktionsabschlüsse 379 Kapitel 23: AJAX und JSON. 391 Teil IV: Mobile Apps erstellen. 407 Kapitel 24: Was ist Flutter?. 409 Kapitel 25: Ihren Computer für die Entwicklung mobiler Anwendungen einrichten. 425 Kapitel 26: »Hallo« von Flutter. 459 Kapitel 27: Hello again…. 493 Kapitel 28: Dinge geschehen lassen 517 Kapitel 29: Layouts. 549 Kapitel 30: Interaktion mit dem Benutzer 587 Kapitel 31: Navigation, Listen und andere Leckerbissen. 623 Kapitel 32: Mittendrin statt nur dabei …. 669 Teil V: Erste Schritte mit Python. 691 Kapitel 33: Python – Erste Schritte. 693 Kapitel 34: Eine Python- Distribution installieren. 705 Kapitel 35: Mit echten Daten arbeiten 723 Teil VI: Datenanalyse mit Python. 745 Kapitel 36: Datenaufbereitung. 747 Kapitel 37: Datengestaltung. 773 Kapitel 38: MatPlotLib – ein Crashkurs. 791 Kapitel 39: Datenvisualisierung. 807 Abbildungsverzeichnis 825 Stichwortverzeichnis 837
£28.45
Springer Gabler Projektkommunikation in der Entwicklung
Book SynopsisEinleitung.- Zusammenarbeit und Herausforderungen der Fahrrad-Industrie.- Theoretischer Hintergrund.- Empirie.- Ergebnisse.- Fazit und Ausblick.
£52.24
Springer-Verlag GmbH Standards für alle
£25.19
Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft Projektmanagement
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£20.90
Not Avail Geschichten Vom Scrum: Von Sprints,
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£12.30
Not Avail It-Freelancer: Ein Handbuch Nicht Nur Fr
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£37.52
£12.82
APRESS L.P. Lean Software Systems Engineering for Developers
£50.01
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Wiley Guide to Project Program Portfolio
Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to project management and its interaction with other management systems and strategies The Wiley Guides to the Management of Projects address critical, need-to-know information that will enable professionals to successfully manage projects in most businesses and help students learn the best practices of the industry. They contain not only well-known and widely used basic project management practices but also the newest and most cutting-edge concepts in the broader theory and practice of managing projects. This first book in the series, The Wiley Guide to Project, Program & Portfolio Management, is based on the meta level of management, which, simply stated, asserts that project management must be integrated throughout an organization in order to achieve its full potential to enhance the bottom line. This book will show you how to fully understand and exploit the strategic management of projects, portfolios, and program management and theiTable of ContentsThe Wiley Guide to Project, Program & Portfolio Management: Preface and Introduction vii 1 Strategic Business Management through Multiple Projects 1Karlos A. Artto and Perttu H. Dietrich 2 Moving from Corporate Strategy to Project Strategy 34Ashley Jamieson and Peter W. G. Morris 3 Strategic Management: The Project Linkages 63David I. Cleland 4 Models of Project Orientation in Multi-Project Organizations 80Joseph Lampel and Pushkar P. Jha 5 Project Portfolio Selection and Management 94Norm Archer and Fereidoun Ghasemzadeh 6 Program Management: A Strategic Decision Management Process 113Michel Thiry 7 Modeling of Large Projects 144Ali Jaafari 8 How Projects Differ, and What to Do About It 177Aaron J. Shenhar and Dov Dvir 9 Value Management 199Michel Thiry 10 Project Success 226Terry Cooke-Davies 11 Management of the Project-Oriented Company 250Roland Gareis 12 Managing Project Stakeholders 271Graham M. Winch 13 The Financing of Projects 290Rodney Turner 14 Private Finance Initiative and the Management of Projects 309Graham Ive Index 333
£57.56
John Wiley & Sons Inc Project Planning Scheduling and Control in
Book SynopsisCritical Path Method (CPM) and Performance Evaluation and ReviewTechnique (PERT) are widely recognized as the most effectivemethods of keeping large, complex construction projects onschedule, under budget, and up to professional standards. But thesemethods remain underused because they are poorly understood and,due to a host of unfamiliar terms and applications, may seem morecomplicated than they really are. This encyclopedia brings together, in one comprehensive volume, allterms, definitions, and applications related to the time and costmanagement of construction projects. While many of these termsrefer to ancient and venerable building practices, others haveevolved quite recently and refer specifically to modernconstruction and management techniques. Sources include hundreds ofprofessional books, trade journals, and research publications, aswell as planning and scheduling software vendor literature. The detailed glossary of all applicable terms includes across-refer
£143.95
John Wiley & Sons Inc The New Dynamic Project Management
Book SynopsisGain the competitive advantage with innovative management strategies for the new millennium! Business survival in today''s global competitive economy requires companies to adapt quickly to rapidly changing markets, tighter schedules, diverse teams, and frequent technological advances. Change today is so pervasive that it has, paradoxically, become a constant. Based on their extensive and diverse project management experience within Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, the authors provide a practical and highly informative guide that can be applied easily to a variety of technical projects, regardless of industry! Revised and updated to reflect today''s revolutionary changes and extraordinary business challenges, The New Dynamic Project Management: Winning Through the Competitive Advantage provides proven, practical management strategies to give your projects and your teams the competitive advantage.Trade Review"...addresses the project challenges that have emerged, particularly in the cyber-environment , since the 1989 edition..." (Reference & Research Book News, November 2001)Table of ContentsPreface. Project Management: Introduction and Overview. Creating Organizations for Project Work. Business and Project Planning in the Global Marketplace. Planning and Development Methodologies. Charting the Course Using the Tools of Planning. Scheduling Project Activities. Optimizing the Schedule. Leadership in a Project Environment. Planning for and Utilizing Conflict. Tracking and Controlling the Project. Organizational and Interpersonal Project Communication: Spanning Across Boundaries. Quality in the Project Environment. Building and Maintaining Project Team Performance. Procurement and Contract Management. Project Management in the Information Age. Glossary. Index.
£138.56
John Wiley & Sons Inc Harnessing Value in the Supply Chain
Book SynopsisA definitive roadmap for implementing effective supply chain management Strategic sourcing redefines the traditional approach to buying and using materials and services. Purchasing and supplier programs are receiving substantial attention in current professional literature, but there is little information on implementing supplier strategies and techniques. Harnessing Value in the Supply Chain offers a specific, step-by-step approach to the strategic sourcing process, developed by the author at Southern California Edison. This unique reference provides expert guidance on designing, launching, executing, evaluating, and maintaining a sourcing project. It includes illustrations, examples, and templates for immediate use. Finally, supply chain management and strategic sourcing are presented in a usable, comprehensive, and cost-effective framework. To illustrate this approach, the book describes the experience of Southern California Edison, a utility company that Table of ContentsTHE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE: LESSONS AND INSIGHTS FROM PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED STRATEGIC SOURCING AT SCE. The SCE Story. The Case for Action - Theory and Practice. Suppliers Speak. Critical Success Factors in Strategic Sourcing. Suppliers' Critical Success Factors. THE ACTION GUIDE: IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIC SOURCING. Deciding to Act. Designing the Program. Team Development and Opportunity Identification. Assessment. Sourcing Team Strategy. Supplier Selection. Implementation. Sustaining Change. Business Integration. Epilogue-Beyond Strategic Sourcing. Index.
£130.50
John Wiley & Sons Inc Corporate Event Project Management The Wiley
Book SynopsisApplies generally accepted project management tools to corporate event planning. * Offers unique, focused coverage dedicated completely to corporate events. * Includes case studies from North and South America, Europe, and the Asian-Pacific area. * Features an accompanying Web site with value-added tools, forms, and checklists. .Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Managing Events in the Corporate World. The Corporate Event Project Management Process. The Corporate Event Office and Documentation. Venue: The Event Site. Feasibility, Bidding, and Proposals. Systems and Decisions. Event Risk Management. Contract Management. Web-Enabled Corporate Event. The Corporate Event Manual. Costing, Procurement, and Cash Flow. Demonstrating Value Through Measurement and Analysis. Appendix 1: Sample Corporate Event Run Sheet and Forms. Appendix 2: Risk Analysis Sheet. Index.
£82.36
John Wiley & Sons Inc Cost Engineering for Effective Project Control
Book SynopsisProvides an integrated overview of methods for controlling the cost, schedule and quality of a construction project. It emphasizes project diagnostics and analysis of the patterns of a project and covers estimating, procurement, construction management, planning, CPM, claims and data collection.Table of ContentsProject Diagnostics. Construction Patterns. The Construction Estimate. Procurement. Decision Making at a Project. Construction Management. Planning. CPM and Other Networks. Construction Claims. The Art of Project Information Collection. Escalation. Project Control. Bibliography. Index.
£124.15
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Wiley Project Engineers Desk Reference
Book SynopsisA companion volume and sequel to The Wiley Engineer''s Desk Reference. Covers major areas regarding the technology of engineering and its operational methodology, accentuating questions of schedule and schedule maintenance. Describes professional practice skills and engineering aspects essential to success. Includes a slew of examples, checklists, sample forms and documents to facilitate understanding.Table of ContentsTHE PROJECT. The Project. THE ENGINEERING PROCESS. The Engineering Process. Design Control. Engineering Organization. PROJECT OPERATIONS. Scheduling and Forecasting. Estimating and Cost Control. Material Acquisition. Project Management. International Projects. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Proposals. Contracts and Legal Considerations. Human Resources. Business Operations. Appendices. Selected References. Index.
£148.45
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Executive Leadership
Book SynopsisStrong managerial leadership is a major factor in competitiveness and effectiveness in business. Companies must establish a managerial organization structure that puts competent managerial leaders into suitable roles. The aim of this practical text is to provide a foundation for leadership at a down--to--earth and understandable level.Trade Review"This book is an enthralling read from start to finish and a marvellous addition to the Developmental Management series." Executive Development.Table of ContentsForeword: Requisite Leadership - Managing Complexity by Ronnie Lessem. Preface. Special Acknowledgement. Acknowledgments. Part I: Concepts and Principles: . 1. The Demystification of Leadership. 2. Human Nature at Work. 3. Role Complexity and Task Complexity. 4. Basic Concepts of Organizational Structure. Part II: Requisite Practices:. 5. Task Assigning Role Relationships (TARRs). 6. Managerial Leadership. 7. Supervisory Leadership. 8. Project Teams and Expert Leadership. 9. Manager-Once-Removed (MOR) Leadership Accountability. 10. Organizational Leadership. 11. Managerial Leadership Development Program. Outline and Summary. Bibliography. Index.
£29.75
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Project Management
Book SynopsisOrganisation structure can make or break the project manager... New forms of organisation are emerging in the construction industry from partnering to virtual teams. There is a growing need to consider project organisational structures carefully. This book differs from the many other texts on project management by concentrating on the challenges of devising relevant structures for project management. It examines the diverse factors to be considered when determining an initial overall organisation for new construction projects. It also looks at how to vary the organisation in response to the differing environments over the lifetime of a project. In a pragmatic, accessible style, the author has both added to the body of knowledge in this area and provided the project management with a set of effectivemanagement tools to: examine the criteria for designing structures within an organisation identify the factors relevant to the developmeTable of ContentsPart 1. STRUCTURE PAST - Searching for the real project: the historical approach; Open system characteristics in industrial terms: relatively recent developments;. PART 2. STRUCTURE PRESENT - Establishing a project's relevant environmental forces: recognise the relevant - ignore everything else?; Further factors in a possible model for organisation structure design; Control is not total;. PART 3. STRUCTURE FUTURE? - The Genome approach; Taking-up the options; Future challenges; Glossary 1; Glossary 2; References; Index
£74.66
Emerald Publishing Limited Global Risk Assessment and Strategic Planning
Book SynopsisGlobal Risk Assessment and Strategic Planning is a customised reference tool for project managers, encompassing risk-based management planning techniques and strategic decision-making processes for the successful management of projects whether large or small.
£50.50
Kogan Page Ltd Effective HR Communication
Book SynopsisDebra Corey is an experienced HR professional, with over 30 years of experience as a rewards practitioner. She is currently the group reward director at Reward Gateway, having held similar roles at global organizations such as PageGroup, Merlin Entertainments, Quintiles, Honeywell and Gap. Debra has developed and led a variety of award-winning communication campaigns, and currently teaches a communications course through WorldatWork. In 2021 she was named as one of the Most Influential HR Thinkers by HR Magazine.Trade Review"An excellent overview of why communications is such a vital part of HR programmes. This is such a neglected area at times but an increasingly vital one in the war for attracting and retaining talent. Corey uses practical examples and tips to bring the issues to life and demonstrate best-practice. She also helps to focus on the measurement of the communications you use to ensure you are not only effective but are achieving ROI." * Dr Andy Brown, CEO, Engage *"Few people can have more experience in communicating HR/reward programmes effectively than Debra, and her book reveals all of that experience and knowledge. Few of us pay enough attention to communicating and involving staff and stakeholders, and that underpins the poor implementation of most HR/reward programmes. This book will help you deliver your HR/reward policies into practice." * Duncan Brown, Head of HR Consultancy, Institute for Employment Studies *"Practical, informative and full of warmth and fun. Debra's disarmingly honest accounts of her own experiences draw you in and connect you to the learning points." * Glenn Elliott, Founder and CEO, Reward Gateway *"Whatever part of HR change you look at, the common factor is the need for planned, well thought-out and appropriate communication. This engaging book is a comprehensive guide to how to achieve this." * Michael Rose, Reward Strategy Consultant, Rewards Consulting Ltd *Table of Contents Chapter - 1: Investigation; Chapter - 2: Medium; Chapter - 3: Planning; Chapter - 4: Allies; Chapter - 5: Content; Chapter - 6: Testing; Chapter - 7: Case Study: BT employee share plan project; Chapter - 8: Case Study: LV= pensions project Chapter - 9: Case Study: LV= !nnovate project; Chapter - 10: Merlin Entertainments; Chapter - 11: Case Study: Reward Gateway Project Solar; Chapter - 12: Conclusion
£33.24
Kogan Page Ltd Leading International Projects
Book SynopsisBob Dignen is a trainer, facilitator and coach, and Director of York Associates where he delivers intercultural skills programmes and international team and leadership communication seminars to clients.Peter Wollmann is Global Program Manager, Vision 2020 and Head of Strategic Change Management, BU Germany.Trade Review"This is an exemplary case-book on an increasingly crucial and important topic. It provides deep insights into the complexities, opportunities and pitfalls of transnational and intercultural projects. It offers hands-on expertise as well as concept-based reflections on practices and experiences and thus proves to be an excellent learning companion. It can be recommended highly to project managers as well as internationally responsible general managers." * Helmut Willke, Zeppellin University Friedrichshafen *"The book is punchy, easy to read and relate to with clear and helpful messages combined with the ability to document, reflect and consider application to own work." * Fiona Thomas, Consultant in Project Management and Executive and Business Coach *Table of Contents Chapter - 1: Consumer insights; Chapter - 2: The Italian creative network; Chapter - 3: Financial incentives in international projects: Can money buy commitment and drive performance; Chapter - 4: Distilling experience: A career in international projects; Chapter - 5: The Nordic leadership study tour to India; Chapter - 6: A global regulatory-driven program in a large insurance company; Chapter - 7: An iterative evaluation of an online class to increase inclusion of international learners in an online forum; Chapter - 8: Implementation of a global performance management system; Chapter - 9: Global offensive: Project management within 150 days; Chapter - 10: A tale of David and Goliath: Storytelling in projects; Chapter - 11: Setting up a RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) system in a Latin American context; Chapter - 12: Strategic business expansion; Chapter - 13: Making the case for a coaching approach to IT projects which implement substantial change; Chapter - 14: Project fan club: An effective means to achieve a performance boost in projects; Chapter - 15: E-learning product development with a virtual team; Chapter - 16: Global wine and global leadership – A striking analogy; Chapter - 17: Dialogue in Montalcino; Chapter - 18: Conclusion: Looking to the future of international project management
£37.99
Kogan Page Ltd The Power of Project Leadership
Book SynopsisSusanne Madsen is an internationally recognized project leadership coach, trainer and consultant. Prior to setting up her own business, she worked for almost 20 years in the corporate sector leading high-profile programmes for major global corporations. She is a fully qualified corporate and executive coach accredited by DISC, and a regular contributor to the Association for Project Management (APM). She is a frequent speaker at organizations and leading business schools and is also the co-founder of The Project Leadership Institute, which is dedicated to building authentic project leaders.Trade Review"Projects become more complex every day, not only from a technical point of view but especially from a leadership point of view. The Power of Project Leadership is provided to all participants of a leadership training programme for our senior project managers. They use it frequently during and after their leadership journey and appreciate its practical approach." * Saskia van der Meij, Director Talent Learning & Development Royal BAM Group *"The Power of Project Leadership combines the human element into project management theory, giving us an effective roadmap to find ways of managing demanding pressures, and developing the art to achieve project success." * Sarah Jane Woods, Public Services Project Manager and Life Coach *"I loved this book the first time, and the revised edition is even better. Fully updated, this edition goes deep into strategies to help you lead yourself and your team more effectively. The book goes beyond theory - although you can tell the text is well-grounded in research - to give you practical tactics that you can use daily at work. When you combine powerful techniques and a willingness to do the work, you have a blend that will help you excel at delivering organisational strategy through projects. Susanne makes it easy by stepping you through the 'keys' to leadership, and you can pick and choose the approaches you think will make the most difference with your team." * Elizabeth Harrin, FAPM, author of 'Project Manager', Director Otobos Consultants Ltd, award-winning blogger GirlsGuideToPM.com *"The 2nd edition of The Power of Project Leadership is bang up-to-date with the latest information needed for project leaders and retains the energy and commitment borne out of Susanne's personal experience, which made the original such a success. This new edition is ambitious for you and for the profession and asks you to reflect on your own progression as a project leader. It recognises that internal work may be challenging, so it is written in an engaging manner, combining a practical framework with inspirational stories from practitioners, to keep you engaged." * Carole Osterweil, author of Project Delivery, Uncertainty and Neuroscience *"The new edition of this book develops from the foundation laid by the first edition and layers new models and new thinking into the leadership practices for project managers. If you read the first edition, there is plenty of new material on which to build. If this is your first entry into the topic, there is a wealth of information combined with practice with which to develop your skills." * Ruth Pearce, ACC, JD, PMP, coach, project motivator, and author of Be a Project Motivator *"Whether you are an experienced practitioner looking to reflect and hone your skills, or setting out with a goal to become an inspirational leader of projects, this book provides the insight to do so. Highly recommended. All my team have a copy. I'm that confident of the effect it will have on my business." * Paul Daniels, Leadership and Management Ltd (about previous edition) *"In this great and inspiring book, Susanne has gathered the core elements and key insights to bring you the essence of project leadership. It contains coaching questions that challenge you to think about yourself, assess your situation and commit to becoming the leader you wish to be. This book should be your personal development tool for this year!" * Birger Kontek, Senior Change Manager and Vice President Barclaycard Germany (about previous edition) *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: The world is changing and so must you; Section - TWO: Your hidden drivers; Section - THREE: The 7 keys to project leadership; Chapter - 01: Key #1 – Be authentic; Chapter - 02: Key #2 – Lead with vision; Chapter - 03: Key #3 – Improve and innovate; Chapter - 04: Key #4 – Empower the team; Chapter - 05: Key #5 – Get close to your stakeholders; Chapter - 06: Key #6 – Establish a solid foundation; Chapter - 07: Key #7 – Work with intent; Section - FOUR: Making the transition happen
£31.34
American Society of Civil Engineers Lead Dog Has the Best View Leading Your Project
Book SynopsisExamines what it takes to make the crucial transition from project manager to project leader. Providing a person-centered, results-driven approach to project leadership, this book includes a Leadership Assessment Tool that you can use to provide feedback on your leadership skills, by others as well as yourself.
£47.20
American Society of Civil Engineers The Engineers Project Delivery Method Primer
Book SynopsisBrings clarity to the definitions and sometimes complex and conflicting terminology associated with project delivery methods. THe book does this by providing a comprehensive explanation of each delivery method.
£88.50
John Wiley & Sons Inc Deep Change
Book SynopsisDon't let your company kill you! Open this book at your own risk. It contains ideas that may lead to a profound self-awakening. An introspective journey for those in the trenches of today's modern organizations, Deep Change is a survival manual for finding our own internal leadership power.Trade Review"Deep Change should be mandatory reading for every business leader seeking the strength, direction, energy, and inspiration to shape organizational transformation." -Thomas C. Jones, president, CIGNA Individual Insurance.Table of ContentsPreface Part One: Deep Change or Slow Death 1. Walking Naked into the Land of Uncertainty 2. Confronting the Deep Change or Slow Death Dilemma Part Two: Personal Change 3. The Fear of Change 4. The Heroic Journey 5. Finding Vitality 6. Breaking the Logic of Task Pursuit 7. A New Perspective 8. Confronting the Integrity Gap 9. Build the Bridge as You Walk on It Part Three: Changing the Organization 10. Denying the Need for Change 11. Finding the Source of the Trouble 12. When Success Is the Engine of Failure 13. The Tyranny of Competence 14. The Internally Driven Leader Part Four: Vision, Risk, and the Creation of Excellence 15. Overcoming Resistance 16. From Manager to Leader 17. Why Risk is Necessary 18. The Transformational Cycle 19. Excellence is a Form of Deviance 20. Confronting the Undiscussable 21. A Vision from Within 22. The Power of One 23. The Power of Many
£22.95
John Wiley & Sons Inc Facilitating the Project Lifecycle Skills and
Book SynopsisThis book draws on more than 20 years experience and goes beyond facilitation as "meeting management" to detail how to elicit, analyze, verify and translate a group's knowledge and expertise into a tangible deliverables. Using real-world examples, the book shows how to get the benefits of group buy-in and ownership. .Table of ContentsTables, Figures, and Exhibits. Acknowledgments. The Authors. Introduction. PART 1: THE POWER OF THE PARTNERSHIP: PROJECTS AND FACILITATION. Section 1: The Commitment to Perform. 1. Old Dogs and New Tricks. 2. Facilitation Within the Project Lifecycle. Section 2: The Ability to Perform. 3. Who’s on First? 4. What Effective Facilitation Is and Is Not. PART 2: THE PARTNERSHIP IN PRACTICE: MAKING FACILITATED WORK SESSIONS WORK. Section 3: Work Session Basics. 5. Making Work Sessions Work. 6. The Work Session Tightrope. 7. Preparing for the Work Session. 8. Conducting the Work Session. 9. Wrapping Up the Work Session. Section 4: Facilitating the Deliverable. 10. Establishing the Project Charter. 11. Analyzing and Designing Business Processes. 12. Defining Business Requirements. 13. Assessing Risks. 14. Convening Work-in-Progress Reviews. PART 3: THE TECHNIQUES. Section 5: General Facilitation Techniques: Engaging the Group. 15. It’s All About Communication. 16. Flip-Charting. 17. Brainstorming. 18. Facilitated Dialogue. 19. Nominal Group and Affinity Analysis. 20. Prioritization Techniques. 21. Breakout Groups. 22. Staying On Track: Agendas, Action Items, and Other Focusing Techniques. Section 6: Specialized Facilitation Techniques: Building the Deliverables. 23. Creating a Purpose Statement. 24. Defining Objectives and Targets. 25. Scope Framing. 26. Guiding Factors: Assumptions, Constraints, Dependencies, and Touch Points. 27. Discovering Impacts. 28. Risk Analysis Matrices. 29. Process Decomposition. 30. Process Mapping. 31. Process Detail Table. 32. Context Diagramming. 33. Requirements Table. 34. Developing a Timeline. PART 4: RESOURCES. A. Cross-Reference Tables for Tools and Techniques. B. Recommended Books and Journals. C. Recommended Web Sites. D. Recommended Organizations. References. Index. Templates on CD-ROM. How to Use the Accompanying CD-ROM.
£47.50
