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Book SynopsisA GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY-BASED FIRMS Used effectively, project management can increase a firm's market share, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Though technology-based companies place themselves at a competitive disadvantage if they neglect this strategic tool, many overlook project management's benefits because they see themselves as continuously adapting organizations. In reality, this role makes project management even more vital. Managing Technology-Based Projectsimparts the latest approaches and tools essential to lead a successful technology-based project. It outlines the practical integration of project management with four key areas: strategic alignment of projects within the enterprise, the project management process and its organizational support system, invaluable tools and techniques, and the individual and group leadership within a project's organization. Complete with examples of industrial applicationsTable of ContentsPreface xiii 1 Challenges of Managing Projects in a Technology World 1 Apple iPhone 5 1 1.1 Project Management in a Changing World: Challenges and Opportunities 2 1.2 Global Dimensions 2 1.3 Project Deserve Special Attention within the Enterprise 3 1.4 The Unique Nature of Technology Projects 4 1.5 Evolution and Growth of Project Management and Technology 11 1.6 Where Are We Heading? 15 1.7 Key Points, Lessons, and Conclusions 16 1.8 Questions for Discussion and Exercises 17 1.9 PMBOK® References and Connections 17 Internet Links and Resources 18 References and Additional Readings 18 2 Contemporary Project Management: Concepts and Principles 19 Amazon 19 2.1 The Big Picture: The Art of Managing Projects 20 2.2 Project Management Defined 21 2.3 The Project Life Cycle (PLC) 22 2.4 Programs, Projects, Tasks, and Committees 24 2.5 The Role of the Project Manager 27 2.6 Classification of Projects 28 2.7 Project Management Standards and Guidelines 30 2.8 Key Points, Lessons, and Conclusions 36 2.9 Questions for Discussion and Exercises 36 2.10 PMBOK® References and Connections 37 Internet Links and Resources 37 References and Additional Readings 37 3 The Effective Project Manager: Skills, Values and Agility 39 Project Management Skills Emphasized in PMI’s Annual Report 39 3.1 Project-based Organizational Cultures and Values 39 3.2 Measuring Managerial Performance 40 3.3 Skill Requirements for Managing Technology Projects 43 3.4 How Learnable Are These Skills? 48 3.5 Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Project Management 48 3.6 Implications for Senior Management 50 3.7 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 54 3.8 Questions for Discussion 55 3.9 PMBOK® References and Connections 56 Internet Links and Resources 56 References and Additional Readings 56 4 Aligning Projects with the Enterprise 59 Summer Olympics, 2016 in Rio. 59 4.1 Making the Case for Enterprise Project Management 60 4.2 Connecting with the Existing Strategy Framework 62 4.3 Project Portfolio Management (PPM) 64 4.4 Strategic Project Leadership 65 4.5 Where Are We Heading? 67 4.6 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 70 4.7 Questions for Discussion 70 4.8 PMBOK® References and Connections 71 Internet Links and Resources 71 References and Additional Readings 71 5 Understanding Project Organizations 73 General Motors, Shanghai 73 5.1 Today’s Business Processes Require Flexibility, Speed, and Efficiency 74 5.2 Why Do We Need to Organize Differently to Manage Projects? 75 5.3 Organizational Layers and Subsystems 76 5.4 Organizational Designs for Project Management 78 5.5 Managerial Perspective 89 5.6 Building the Project Organization 91 5.7 Working Effectively in Resource-Shared Environments 97 5.8 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 97 5.9 Questions for Discussions and Exercises 98 5.10 PMBOK® References and Connections 99 Internet Links and Resources 99 References and Additional Readings 99 6 The Project Management Office 102 IBM Wins PMO of the Year Award 102 6.1 Management Perspective 103 6.2 PMO Concept and Functionality 104 6.3 Reason for Establishing a Project Management Office (PMO) 110 6.4 Establishing a Project Management Office 116 6.5 A Final Note 122 6.6 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 122 6.7 Questions for Discussion 123 6.8 PMBOK® References and Connections 124 Internet Links and Resources 124 References and Additional Readings 125 7 Project Evaluation and Selection 127 Multiple Project Selection at DIRECTV 127 7.1 Management Perspective 128 7.2 Quantitative Approaches to Project Evaluation and Selection 131 7.3 Qualitative Approaches to Project Evaluation and Selection 138 7.4 Recommendations for Effective Project Evaluation and Selection 139 7.5 Concluding Remarks 142 7.6 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 143 7.7 Questions for Discussion and Exercises 144 7.8 PMBOK® References and Connections 144 Internet Links and Resources 145 References 145 7.9 Appendix: Summary Description of Terms, Variables, and Abbreviations used in This Chapter 147 8 Setting Up an Effective Planning and Control Cycle 148 Project Management for NASA 148 8.1 Planning the Cornerstone to Effective Project Management 150 8.2 An Integrated Approach to Project Planning 156 8.3 Managing the Planning Process 162 8.4 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 162 8.5 Questions for Discussion and Exercises 164 8.6 PMBOK® References and Connections 164 Internet Links and Resources 165 References and Additional Readings 165 9 The Tools for Integrated Project Planning and Control 167 2012 London Summer Olympics 167 9.1 Management Perspective 168 9.2 The Basic Tools and Techniques for Project Management 176 9.3 Using Project Management Tools Property 206 9.4 A Model for Project Performance 207 9.5 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 209 9.6 Questions for Discussion 210 9.7 PMBOK® References and Connections 210 Internet Links and Resources 211 References and Additional Readings 211 10 Defining the Project 213 Chevrolet Volt Electric Cars Development 213 10.1 The Need for a Clear Plan 214 10.2 Building the Project Plan 215 10.3 A Life Cycle Approach to Project Planning 228 10.4 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 228 10.5 Questions for Discussion and Exercises 229 10.6 PMBOK® Guide References and Connections 230 Internet Links and Resources 230 References and Additional Readings 230 11 Resource Estimating and Budgeting 232 At Google, Technology Projects Are Done on a Rapid Schedule. 232 11.1 Why We Need Budgets 233 11.2 Cost Estimating Methods 234 11.3 Where to Begin? 238 11.4 Cost Estimating and Budgeting Philosophy 240 11.5 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 243 11.6 Questions for Discussion and Exercises 244 11.7 PMBOK® Guide References and Connections 245 Internet Links and Resources 245 References and Additional Readings 246 12 Monitoring and Controlling Technology-Intensive Projects 248 Prairie Waters Project Wins PMI’s Project of the Year Award 248 12.1 The Challenges of Managerial Control 249 12.2 What We Know About Managerial Control of Complex Projects 251 12.3 What Do We Want to Control? 252 12.4 Available Tools and Techniques 254 12.5 Recommendations for Using Project Controls Effectively 261 12.6 Conclusion 264 12.7 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 265 12.8 Questions for Discussion 266 12.9 PMBOK® References and Connections 267 Internet Links and Resources 268 References and Additional Readings 268 12.10 Appendix: Management Techniques for Project Control 270 13 Concurrent Engineering and Other Project Management Systems 278 The Pentagon Reconstruction Project 278 13.1 The Need for Effective Project Management Processes 279 13.2 A Spectrum of Contemporary Management Systems 281 13.3 Criteria for Success 284 13.4 Defining the Management Process—A Team-Based Effort 286 13.5 Understanding the Challenges 288 13.6 Understanding Organizational Linkages and Benefits 289 13.7 Recommendations for Setting Up and Managing Contemporary Systems 291 13.8 Conclusion 298 13.9 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 300 13.10 Questions for Discussion 301 13.11 PMBOK® References and Connections 302 Internet Links and Resources 302 References and Additional Readings 302 14 Managing Risk and Uncertainty 307 Risk-Taking in New Product Developments is Part of Staying Competitive at Intel 307 14.1 The Role of Uncertainty in Managing Projects 308 14.2 What We Know about Risk Management 311 14.3 Key Variables Affecting Risk Management 313 14.4 A Simple Risk-Impact Model 317 14.5 How Do Risks Affect Project Performance? 321 14.6 Managing Risks in Projects: Lessons from the Field 323 14.7 Criteria for Effective Risk Management 326 14.8 A Final Note 331 14.9 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 331 14.10 Questions for Discussion 333 14.11 PMBOK® References and Connections 334 Internet Links and Resources 334 References and Additional Readings 334 15 Managing by Commitment and Collaboration 338 Wind Energy Research 338 15.1 The Critical Role of Commitment and Collaboration 339 15.2 What Do We Know about Collaboration and Commitment? 342 15.3 Drivers and Barriers to Collaboration and Commitment 343 15.4 Managing by Commitment 346 15.5 Conclusion 349 15.6 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 349 15.7 Questions for Discussion 350 15.8 PMBOK® References and Connections 350 Internet Links and Resources 351 References and Additional Readings 351 15.9 Appendix: Field Research Summary on Commitment 353 16 Managing People and Interfaces 362 At GE, Management Philosophy Focuses on People 362 16.1 Changing Roles and Challenges of Managerial Leadership 362 16.2 What Drives Performance in Technology-Based Teams 366 16.3 How To Motivate and Inspire 370 16.4 The Power Profile of Project Managers 378 16.5 Criteria and Recommendations for Working Effectively with People on Projects 381 16.6 Concluding Remark 383 16.7 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 384 16.8 Questions for Discussion 386 16.9 PMBOK® References and Connections 386 Internet Links and Resources 387 References and Additional Readings 387 17 Managing Conflict in Project Organizations 391 Sun Tzu—The Ancient Art of Leadership: Making Conflict Unnecessary 391 17.1 Conflict—Good, Bad, and Inevitable 392 17.2 Categorizing Conflict in Organizations 393 17.3 How to Anticipate Issues 395 17.4 Conflict in the Project Life Cycle 398 17.5 How to Deal with Conflict 403 17.6 Criteria for Managing Conflict in Projects Effectively 410 17.7 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 414 17.8 Questions for Discussion and Exercises 416 17.9 PMBOK® References and Connections 416 Internet Links and Resources 417 References and Additional Readings 417 18 Leading Technology Teams 421 Boeing 787 Dreamliner 421 18.1 Team Leadership—Critical to Project Success 422 18.2 Measuring Team Performance 426 18.3 Fostering Conditions for Collaboration, Commitment, and Self-Control 428 18.4 Building High-Performance Teams 430 18.5 Team Leadership Lessons 433 18.6 Guidelines for Effective Team Management 434 18.7 How to Make It Work 439 18.8 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 441 18.9 Questions for Discussion and Exercises 441 18.10 PMBOK® References and Connections 442 Internet Links and Resources 443 References and Additional Readings 443 19 Professional Development: Training and Education 446 Developing Management Talent at GE 446 19.1 Project Managers Have Special Needs for Professional Development 447 19.2 Linking Knowledge, Skills, and Competency 448 19.3 Building Knowledge, Skills, and Competency 449 19.4 Developing Project Managers 453 19.5 Professional Education 454 19.6 Professional Certification and Accreditation 456 19.7 Career Opportunities in Project Management 459 19.8 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 460 19.9 Questions for Discussion and Exercises 461 19.10 PMBOK® References and Connections 462 Internet Links and Resources 462 References and Additional Readings 463 20 The Future of Project Management 465 20.1 Is the Future Predictable? 465 20.2 Changes and Trends in the Project Environment 465 20.3 What Does It Mean for the Future of Project Management? 468 20.4 Summary of Key Points and Conclusions 470 20.5 Questions for Discussion and Exercises 471 Internet Links and Resources 471 References and Additional Readings 472 Appendix 1: Policy and Procedure Examples 473 Appendix 2: Professional Societies, Journals, and Conferences in Project Engineering, and Technology Management 481 Glossary 491 Index 499

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Book SynopsisWritten by the author who helped crystalize the field of technology management and the management of innovation with the first two editions of Managing Technological Innovation, this Third Edition brings the subject in line with current business strategy.Table of ContentsPreface. I Technology Competitiveness—Business Base of Innovation. 1 Technological Innovation. 2 Innovation and Economy. 3 Innovation and National Systems. 4 Innovation Research. 5 Innovation and Corporate R&D. 6 Innovation and Markets. 7 Innovation and Product Development. 8 Innovation and Strategy. II Technology Strategy—Technical Base of Innovation. 9 Integrating Technology and Business Strategy. 10 Inventing Technology. 11 Technology Systems. 12 Product Systems. 13 Service Systems. 14 Biotechnology Systems. 15 Ethics and Technology. III Innovation Handbook. 16 Innovation Practice. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisFor engineering and scientific endeavors to progress there must be generally accepted ethical guidelines in place to which engineers and scientists must adhere. This book explores the various scientific and engineering disciplines, examining the potential for unethical behavior by professionals.Trade Review“Overall, Speight and Foote present a wide-ranging discussion of ethics from a theoretical and applied perspective making Ethics in Science and Engineering a valuable reference book.” (Journal of Chemical Education, 30 November 2012)Table of ContentsPreface ix 1. Explaining Ethics 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 The Impact of Science and Engineering 8 1.3 The Framework of Ethics 12 1.4 Ethics in Professional Life 19 References 24 2. Scientists and Engineers 27 2.1 Introduction 27 2.2 Definitions 32 2.3 Scientific Disciplines 35 2.4 Engineering Disciplines 39 2.5 Expert Witness 41 2.6 Professionalism 43 References 50 3. The Psychology and Philosophy of Ethics 53 3.1 Introduction 53 3.2 Ethical Responsibilities in Research 56 3.3 Ethics in Science and Engineering 63 3.4 A Phenomenological Theory of Ethics 72 3.5 Conflicts of Interest 76 References 82 4. Education of Scientists and Engineers 85 4.1 Introduction 85 4.2 The High School Experience 87 4.3 The Baccalaureate Experience 91 4.4 The Graduate Degree Experience 102 4.5 Postdoctoral Education 106 4.6 Morals and Values 108 4.7 Evaluating Scientists and Engineers 113 4.8 Intellectual Property 114 References 119 5. Scientific and Engineering Societies 123 5.1 Introduction 123 5.2 Scientific Societies 127 5.3 Engineering Societies 131 5.4 Codes of Ethics and Ethical Standards 134 5.5 Promoting Research Integrity 138 5.6 The Effectiveness of Society Activities 140 5.7 Academic Freedom 148 References 153 6. Codes of Ethics and Ethical Standards 157 6.1 Introduction 157 6.2 Ethics 166 6.3 Codes of Ethics 179 6.4 The Premise Behind Codes of Ethics 184 6.5 Codes of Ethics and Peer Reviews 188 References 191 7. Integrity in Research 195 7.1 Introduction 195 7.2 The Nature and Conduct of Research 205 7.3 Collecting Research Data 216 7.4 The Controls 226 References 231 8. Publication and Communication 235 8.1 Introduction 235 8.2 The Scientific and Engineering Literature 241 8.3 The Journals 242 8.4 Data Manipulation for Publication 247 8.5 Detecting Falsified Data 248 8.6 Peer Reviewers and Their Duties 249 8.7 Duties and Responsibilities of a Journal Editor 252 References 257 9. Enforcement of Codes of Ethics 259 9.1 Introduction 259 9.2 Following a Code of Ethics 262 9.3 Enforcing a Code of Ethics 264 9.4 Reporting Misconduct 274 9.5 Published Examples of Unethical Behavior 280 References 288 Glossary 291 Index 301

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Book SynopsisFind out how today''s top technology-based companies get thegreatest return on their intellectual property, and how you cantoo. A total hands-on guide to cutting-edge technology licensingstrategies Russell Parr and Patrick Sullivan, along with a team ofdistinguished experts working at the frontlines of technologylicensing, reveal how today''s top technology-based companies aremaximizing the value of and return on their intellectual property.They also offer hands-on advice and guidance on how you can do thesame in your company. With the help of numerous real-life casestudies that demonstrate licensing strategies now used at DuPont,Xerox, Kodak, AlliedSignal, Hewlett-Packard, Dow Chemical, andother industry leaders, they tell you everything you need to knowto: * Determine where technology licensing best fits in your company''soverall business strategies * Establish a successful licensing program tailored to yourcompany''s vision and goals * Create and succesTable of ContentsPartial table of contents: LICENSING STRATEGY. Vital Resource of the Future--Knowledge (R. Parr & P.Sullivan). Key Terms and Strategic Positions (P. Sullivan). Intellectual Property Portfolios in Business Strategy (P.Sullivan & J. Daniele). Strategic Objectives Supported by Licensing (J. Nickerson). Central Control of Technology Licensing (R. Parr). Gaps Analysis (R. Parr). ROYALTY RATES. The Importance of Context in the Derivation of Royalty Rates (S.Sullivan). Advanced Royalty Rate Determination Methods (R. Parr). INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL. A Model for Managing Intellectual Capital (P. Sullivan & L.Edvinsson). The Future of Intellectual Capital Management (R. Parr & P.Sullivan). Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive and convenient guide to date on the management, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste. For the professional faced with making sense of the reams of governmental regulations surrounding waste handling and disposal from the EPA, OSHA, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, untangling the legal jargon can be as challenging as managing these materials and wastes. Explaining how these complex regulations interrelate and when they apply, the first edition of Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Management became an instant reference staple-offering practical, comprehensive guidance on current definitions of hazardous wastes and materials as well as their use, management, treatment, storage, and disposal. Extensively revised and expanded with many new topics, this new Second Edition now covers additional areas such as water quality management, pollution prevention, process safety management, and transportation of hazardTable of ContentsHAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND HAZARDOUS WASTE: AN OVERVIEW. A Regulatory Overview. Voluntary Management Standards and Initiatives. Defining a Hazardous Material or Waste. WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND HAZARDOUS WASTE. Understanding Exposures from Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste. Workplace and Personal Monitoring. Personal Protective Equipment. Workplace and Building Safety. Workplace Management of Radiation Exposure. Administrative Requirements for Proper Management of Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste. Hazardous Materials Transportation. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND HAZARDOUS WASTE. Tank Systems. Waste Treatment and Disposal Technologies. Groundwater and Soils Assessment and Remediation. Assessing and Managing Water Quality. Air Quality Assessment and Control. Facility Environmental Assessments. Pollution Prevention. INCIDENT AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. Process Safety Management. Emergency Planning and Response. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisExpert guidance for fiscally responsible engineering and technology managers. This thoroughly updated Second Edition is an accessible self-study guide and text that helps engineers extract important meaning from financial statements and accounting records, ask insightful questions, engage in thoughtful debate about accounting and financial issues, and make informed decisions that benefit their companies.Table of Contents1. INTRODUCTION: WHY KEEP SCORE? Users of this Book. Scorekeeping. Definition of Accounting. Limitations of Accounting Information. Audiences for Accounting Information. Different Messages for Different Audiences. Accounting in the World of Business. Accounting in Nonprofit and Governmental Organizations. Useful Nonaccounting Information. Importance of Personal Motivations. Summary. New Terms. Exercises. 2. Accounting Framework: The Concept of Value. Accounting Equation. How Is Owners’ Equity Created? Valuation Methods. Valuing a Loan or Note. Valuing Common Stock Securities. Calculating Time-Adjusted Values. Valuing Personal and Company Assets. Choosing Among Valuation Methods. Challenge of Alternative Valuation Methods. Dominance of the Cost Value Method. Summary. New Terms. Appendix 2A: Interest Tables for Calculating Time-Adjusted Values (Present Worth). Exercises. 3. Financial Position: The Balance Sheet. Key Accounting Reports. Features of the Balance Sheet. More Accounting Definitions and Conventions. Summary. New Terms. Exercises. 4. Financial Performance: The Income Statement. Definition of Revenue, Sales, and Expenses. Statement Format. Recording Sales Transactions. Operating Expenses. Accounting Period. When Is Income Earned and When Are Expenses Incurred? Accrual Concept. Example: Accounting for a Full Period. Summary. New Terms. Exercises. 5. Cash Flow Statement. Why a Cash Flow Statement? Sources and Uses of Cash. Example: Metcalfe Company. Interpretation. Other Examples. Summary. New Terms. Exercises. 6. Principles, Rules, and Mechanics of Financial Accounting. A Brief Review. Principles. Specific Rules. Role of the CPA Auditor. How Good Are These Principles and Rules? Income Taxes and Accounting Rules. Accounting Mechanics. Chart of Accounts. Three Key Elements of Accounting Systems. Accounting Cycle. Summary. New Terms. Exercises. 7. Further Refinements in Valuation. Prepaids and Accruals. Reminder: Principle of Materiality. Liabilities Created by Today’s Operations. Accounting for Accounts Receivable. Accounting for Inventory. Accounting for Price-Level Changes. Accounting for Currency Fluctuations. Exceptions to the Accrual Concept and the Realization Principle. Summary. New Terms. Exercises. 8. Accounting for Long-Term Assets. Valuing Fixed Assets. Income Tax Considerations. Accounting for Other Long-Term Assets. Summary. New Terms. Exercises. 9. What Can Financial Statements Tell Us? Ratio Analysis. Categories of Ratios. Interpreting Ratios. Linkage Among Operating Ratios. Summary. New Terms. Exercises. 10. Accounting and Financial Markets. Types of Securities. Markets. Investment Ratios. Interpreting Investment Ratios. Designing a Capital Structure. Upside and Downside of Debt Leverage. Introduction to the Cost of Capital. Summary. New Terms. Exercises. 11. Digging Deeper. Framework for Financial Statement Analysis. ‘‘Cooking the Books’’. Summary. New Terms. Exercises. 12. Financial Markets and Capital Investment Decisions. Concept of a ‘‘Hurdle Rate’’. Weighted-Average Cost of Capital. Calculating Returns. Decision Criteria. Some Everyday Applications of These Techniques. Adjusting for Risk. Adjusting for Inflation. Summary. New Terms. Exercises. 13. Analyzing Manufacturing Costs: Introduction to Cost Accounting. What Questions? Why? For Whom? Reminder: Product and Period Expenses. Understanding the Cost of Goods Sold. Challenge: Accounting for Indirect Costs. Historical Perspective. Activity-Based Costing. Costing Joint Products and By-products. Cost Accounting in Other Functions and Industries. Summary. New Terms. Appendix 13A: Variable and Full-Absorption Costing. Appendix 13B: Standard Cost Accounting. Exercises—Appendix 13A. Exercises—Appendix 13B. 14. Analyzing Other Operating Costs and Decisions. Examples of Operating Decisions. Importance of Framing Alternatives. Differential Cash Flows. Recap of Fixed and Variable Costs. Pervasiveness of Fixed Costs. Challenges in Determining Differential Cash Flows. Interrelationships Among Volume, Price, Cost, and Profit. Operating Leverage. Summary. New Terms. Exercises. 15. Budgeting and Forecasting. Guidelines for Budgeting. Responsibility Accounting. Recap of the Reasons to Budget. Analyzing Performance: Budget Versus Actual. Interpreting Variance Balances. Flexible Budgeting. Human Behavior Considerations. Other Types of Budgets. Pro Forma Financial Statements. Cash Budgeting. Summary. New Terms. Exercises. INDEX.

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Book SynopsisWith computer technologies increasingly taking over many laboratory tasks, laboratory professionals are often faced with the dilemma of having to build customized computer applications without prior training in programming.Table of ContentsVISUAL BASIC(r) AND THE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT. Background. IDE Fundamentals. A Review of the Visual Basic(r) Language. The Structure of a Visual Basic(r) Application. Object-Oriented Programming in Visual Basic(r). DEVICE COMMUNICATIONS. Introducing the Virtual Instrument. Dynamic Data Exchange. Using Dynamic Data Exchange in Visual Basic(r). RS-232 Communications. RS-232 Communications in Visual Basic(r). TCP/IP Networking. TCP/IP Networking in Visual Basic(r). File Communications. DEVICE CONTROL AND DATA HANDLING. Multithreading. Multithreading in Visual Basic(r). Concepts of State. State Machines-Implementing State Diagrams in Visual Basic(r). Parsing-Understanding Message Content. A Visual Basic(r) Parser Class. Device Monitoring and Control. Device Controllers in VB. GRAPHICAL INTERFACES AND DATA PRESENTATION. Scientific Plotting with MSChart. Tabular Data Display and Editing. Visual Basic(r) Graphics Fundamentals. Active Graphic Displays. Interactive Graphic Displays. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisIf you're an engineer or scientist who has suddenly been thrust into the world of management, you may find yourself thinking that managing people is more of a challenge than your former highly technical job. Veteran management consultant Michael K. Badawy couldn't agree more. He says, The primary problems of engineering and R&D management are not technicalthey are human. Badawy offers real help for the human side of technical management in his classic Developing Managerial Skills in Engineers and Scientists. Since 1982, thousands of technical executives, supervisors, managers, and students have turned to this classic for hands-on management techniques. This thoroughly revised second edition hones in on issues facing today's technical manager: Total Quality Management Technological entrepreneurship Cross-functional teams Success requirement for project management Interdepartmental interfacing Educating technologists in managing techTable of ContentsTHE PRACTICE OF TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT. Technical Management in Action. Preventing Managerial Failure. TRANSFORMATION OF TECHNOLOGISTS INTO MANAGERS. Issues in Career Transition. TECHNOLOGIES FOR CAREER TRANSITION. Technologies for Management. Technologies for Engineers and Scientists. Educating Technologists for Management. THE ORGANIZING FUNCTION. Fundamental Principles Every Technical Manager Should Know. Managing Without Authority--Project, Matrix, and Cross-Functional Teams. Developing Your Organizational Design Skills. THE PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING FUNCTION. Understanding Managerial and Strategic Planning. Developing Your Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Skills. THE CONTROLLING AND EVALUATION FUNCTION. Developing Your Control and Evaluation Skills. Measuring and Evaluating Engineering and R&D. LOOKING AHEAD. The Quest for Quality: Managers Beware. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe aim of this series is to help the reader obtain general information about a wide variety of topics in the broad field of chemical physics. Experts present analyses of subjects of interest to stimulate new research and encourage the expression of individual points of view.Table of ContentsInhomogeneous Rf Fields: A Versatile Tool for The Study Of Processes with Slow Ions 1 By Dieter Gerlich Multiphoton Ionization State Selection: Vibrational-Mode And Rotational-State Control 177 By Scott L. Anderson Control of Transition-Metal Cation Reactivity by Electronic State Selection 213 By James C. Weisshaar State-Selected Charge Transfer and Chemical Reactions By The Tesico Technique 263 By Inosuke Koyano and Kenichiro Tanaka Multicoincidence Detection in Beam Studies of Ion–Molecule Reactions: Technique and Application to X1 + H2 Reactions 309 By Jean-Claude Brenot and Marie Durup-Ferguson State-Selected and State-To-State Ion–Molecule Reaction Dynamics by Photoionization and Differential Reactivity Methods 401 By Cheuk-Yiu Ng Crossed-Molecular Beam Studies of State-To-State Reaction Dynamics 501 By Jean H. Futrell Proton Energy Loss Spectroscopy as A State-To-State Probe Of Molecular Dynamics 553 By Gereon Neidner-Schatteburg and J. Peter Toennies Author Index 649 Subject Index 671

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Book SynopsisHow to improve decision-making skills in realistic situations and do it in a reasonably nonmathematical fashion. Develops practical techniques for deciding upon the best strategies in a variety of situations. Provides methods for reducing complex problems to easily-drawn decision diagrams (trees), supported by real-world examples. Includes detailed cases that employ the methods described in the text. Each chapter contains illustrative examples and exercises.Table of ContentsSome Fundamental Concepts. Elementary Probability Theory. Random Variables and Probability Distributions. Theoretical Probability Distributions. Decision Theory and Inference. Some Elementary Bayesian Concepts. Construction of Decision Diagrams. Information and Revision of Probabilities. Probability Assessment. The Theory and Application of Utility. Sensitivity Analysis. Decision Making and the Normal Distribution. Multicriteria Decisions. Cases. Appendices. Answers to Selected Exercises. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisDusty Plasmas Physics, Chemistry and Technological Impacts in Plasma Processing Edited by André Bouchoule Université d''Orléans, France Dusty Plasmas gives the reader a thorough overview of current knowledge on many aspects of the subject, from the basic science to technological implications. The basic physics and chemistry of dusty plasmas developed in the first two chapters are complemented by the more practical considerations of diagnostics and technological implications in the two final chapters. The book will be of interest to those already involved in or just discovering dusty plasmas in their research and/or industrial activity. * Physics and Modelling of Dusty Plasmas * Sources and Growth of Particles * Diagnostics of a Dusty Plasma * Technological Impacts of Dusty PlasmasTrade Review"This book...will surely achieve great success." "This book is recommended.." ---- Plasma Physics Control Fusion, Vol 42, 2000 "...well worth having in onea s collection." ----Journal of Atmospheric & Solar Terrestrial Physics, Vol 62, 2000Table of ContentsPhysics and Modelling of Dusty Plasmas (J.-P. Boeuf & C. Punset). Sources and Growth of Particles (J. Perrin). Diagnostics of a Dusty Plasma (L. Boufendi, et al. ). Technological Impacts of Dusty Plasmas (A. Bouchoule. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisExtraction Methods for Environmental Analysis is the first book to bring together all the extraction techniques used for analysis of liquid and solid environmental samples, including solid phase extraction and micro--extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, microwave--assisted extraction and accelerated solvent extraction.Trade Review"...the author has done a good job by presenting and comparing modern extraction techniques with the focus on their use in environmental analysis..." (Spectroscopy Europe, 13 November 2002)Table of ContentsEnvironmental Analysis. AQUEOUS SAMPLES. Aqueous Sample Preparation. Classical Approaches for the Extraction of Analytes from Aqueous Samples. Solid Phase Extraction. Solid Phase Microextraction. SOLID SAMPLES. Solid Sample Preparation. Liquid-Solid Extraction. Supercritical Fluid Extraction. Microwave-Assisted Extraction. Accelerated Solvent Extraction. Comparison of Extraction Methods. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThis text maps out new networks of information and power, and presents an overview of one of the strongest growing areas in geography, namely technology. It is covered in three parts: conceptualizing electronic space; global electronic commerce; and urban, regional and national development.Table of ContentsSpace, Place and Technology in an Electronic Age (M. Wilson & K. Corey). CONCEPTUALIZING ELECTRONIC SPACE. The End of Geography or the Explosion of Place? Conceptualizing Space, Place and Information Technology (S. Graham). Telecom Tectonics and the Meaning of Electronic Space (M. Wilson & C. Arrowsmith). Human Rights and Welfare in the Electronic State (S. Brunn). GLOBAL ELECTRONIC COMMERCE. Telecommunications and Governance in Multinational Enterprises (E. Roche & M. Blaine). Telecommunications and 24-Hour Trading in the International Securities Industry (J. Langdale). Japanese Information Services in the Late Twentieth Century (B. Warf). URBAN, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Cyberstructure and Social Forces - The Japanese Experience (T. Morris-Suzuki & P. Rimmer). Electronic Space - Creating Cyber Communities in Southeast Asia (K. Corey). Neighbours - Australian and Indonesian Telecommunications Connections (P. Rimmer). The Economic Development of Peripheral Rural Areas in the Information Age (R. Richardson & A. Gillespie). Telematics, Geography, and Economic Development - Can Local Initiatives Provide a Strategic Response? (D. Gibbs, et al). References and Bibliography. List of Contributors. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a detailed overview of the economics and technological change in all its various dimensions.Table of Contents1. Introduction: Paul Stoneman (University of Warwick). 2. Patterns of Technological Change: Pari Patel and Keith Pavitt (both University of Sussex). 3. R & D and Productivity: Econometric Results and Econometric and Measurement Issues: Zvi Griliches (Harvard University). 4. Markets for Technology: Knowledge, Innovation and Appropriability: Paul Geroski (London Business School). 5. Game-Theoretic Approaches to the Modelling of Technological Change: John Beath, Yannis Katsoulacos and David Ulph (Respectively University of St. Andrews, Athens University and University College London). 6. Empirical Studies of Innovative Activity and Performance: Wes Cohen (Carnegie Mellon University). 7. Technological Diffusion: Massoud Karshenas and Paul Stoneman (University of London and University of Warwick). 8. Finance and Technological Change: Alan Goodacre and Ian Tonks (University of Stirling and London School of Economics). 9. Technological Change in International Trade: Paul Krugman (MIT). 10. Employment and Technological Change: Pascal Petit (University of Paris). 11. The Economic Foundations of Technology Policy: Equilibrium and Evolutionary Perspectives: Stan Metcalfe (University of Manchester). 12. The Practice of Technology Policy: David Mowery (University of California at Berkeley). 13. Concluding Remarks: Paul Stoneman (University of Warwick).

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, detailed, and up-to-date overview of the economics of technological diffusion. By organizing past articles under themes and providing introductory chapters for each theme, the author has created a highly accessible and sophisticated volume that goes beyond a textbook.Table of ContentsList of Tables. List of Figures. Preface. Part I: Introduction and Empirical Observations Upon the Diffusion Process. 1. By Way of an Introduction and Guide. 2. Empirical Patterns in the Diffusion of Innovations. Part II: The Theory of Technological Diffusion. 3. The Intertemporal Demand for Stand-alone Technologies. 4. Risk and Uncertainty. 5. Multiple Technologies, Complementary Inputs, Network Externalities and General Purpose Technologies. 6. The Supply Side. Part III: Empirical Analysis of the Diffusion of New Technology. 7. Empirical Analysis: An Overview. 8. Rank, Stock, Order and Epidemic Effects in Diffusion of New Process Technologies: An Empirical Model. 9. The Diffusion of Multiple Process Technologies. 10. Testing Alternative Models of New Product Diffusion. Part IV: Diffusion Policy. 11. Diffusion Policy: An Introduction. 12. Technology Diffusion and Public Policy. 13. Technological Diffusion Expectations and Welfare. 14. Adoption Subsidies vs. Information Provision as Instruments of Technology Policy. 15. The Role of Regulation, Fiscal Incentives and Changes in Taste in the Diffusion of Unleaded Petrol. Part V: Extensions, Applications and Implications. 16. Diffusion Analysis: The Wider Implications. 17. Technology Adoption and Firm Profitability. 18. Employment, Technological Diffusion and Oligopoly. 19. Technological Opportunity, Technological Diffusion and Gross Investment: An Inter Industry Approach. 20. Future Research Agendas. Index.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, detailed, and up-to-date overview of the economics of technological diffusion. By organizing past articles under themes and providing introductory chapters for each theme, the author has created a highly accessible and sophisticated volume that goes beyond a textbook.Table of ContentsList of Tables. List of Figures. Preface. Part I: Introduction and Empirical Observations Upon the Diffusion Process. 1. By Way of an Introduction and Guide. 2. Empirical Patterns in the Diffusion of Innovations. Part II: The Theory of Technological Diffusion. 3. The Intertemporal Demand for Stand-alone Technologies. 4. Risk and Uncertainty. 5. Multiple Technologies, Complementary Inputs, Network Externalities and General Purpose Technologies. 6. The Supply Side. Part III: Empirical Analysis of the Diffusion of New Technology. 7. Empirical Analysis: An Overview. 8. Rank, Stock, Order and Epidemic Effects in Diffusion of New Process Technologies: An Empirical Model. 9. The Diffusion of Multiple Process Technologies. 10. Testing Alternative Models of New Product Diffusion. Part IV: Diffusion Policy. 11. Diffusion Policy: An Introduction. 12. Technology Diffusion and Public Policy. 13. Technological Diffusion Expectations and Welfare. 14. Adoption Subsidies vs. Information Provision as Instruments of Technology Policy. 15. The Role of Regulation, Fiscal Incentives and Changes in Taste in the Diffusion of Unleaded Petrol. Part V: Extensions, Applications and Implications. 16. Diffusion Analysis: The Wider Implications. 17. Technology Adoption and Firm Profitability. 18. Employment, Technological Diffusion and Oligopoly. 19. Technological Opportunity, Technological Diffusion and Gross Investment: An Inter Industry Approach. 20. Future Research Agendas. Index.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis is an essential book. W. Russell Neuman, a towering figure in communication research, accurately charts the structure and dynamics of communication in the digital age by examining the interaction between technology, culture, institutions, business, and social evolution. His analysis is clear, empirically grounded, and theoretically meaningful. -- Manuel Castells, University of Southern CaliforniaThe social media have enhanced the power, and exacerbated the problems, of the ‘active audience.’ This ambitious book—by a maestro of communication research—is at once a history of the field and its changing zeitgeist, a critique and reconciliation of its dominant paradigms, a diagnosis of the cognitive and societal processes of reception, and an insistence on its relevance to the making of public policy. -- Elihu Katz, University of PennsylvaniaWell-documented, methodical, provocative, and clear, The Digital Difference deserves a prominent place in communication proseminars and graduate courses in research methods because of its reorientation of media effects research and its application to media policy making. -- John P. Ferré * Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisHow practical are alternative energy sources? Can satellites really read license plates from space? And how much should we fear a terrorist nuke? This book empowers students possessing any level of scientific background with the tools they need to make informed decisions and to argue their views persuasively with anyone - expert or otherwise.Trade ReviewOne of Choice's Compilation of Significant University Press Titles for Undergraduates for 2010-2011 "'Physics for Future Presidents' is a course, yes (with the professor's best seller, and soon its sequel, serving as textbook), but it is really more a tour de force. Richard A. Muller presents an astonishing amount of information on atoms, antimatter and other subjects. But since these are actual lectures, recorded in a hall on the Berkeley campus... It's all highly entertaining and educational, although it's hard to imagine being able to absorb it all. The course is geared for nonscientists, billed as being long on concepts and short on math, and covers topics like radioactivity, climate change and waves of all kinds. Yet it doesn't spare details."--Henry Fountain, New York Times "[I]t's a great textbook for a physics course for non-scientists, and there's plenty of stuff in there to interest scientists as well."--Brian Clegg, Popular Science "Muller does a very good job of comprehensively describing the physics base of the technological infrastructure of our social world."--Choice "[T]his handsome volume merits a very wide readership if we are to make the most of it and of everything else for that matter."--Arthur B. Shostak, European LegacyTable of ContentsPreface ix Physics Is the Liberal Arts of High- Tech ix An Ideal Student x Physics for the Future Leader xi CHAPTER 1: Energy and Power and the Physics of Explosions 1 Explosions and Energy 2 Power 19 CHAPTER Review 31 CHAPTER 2: Atoms and Heat 38 Quandaries 38 Atoms and Molecules and the Meaning of Heat 39 Temperature 43 Chapter Review 65 CHAPTER 3: Gravity, Force, and Space 72 Gravity Surprises 72 The Force of Gravity 73 Push Accelerates--Newton's Third Law 75 Orbiting the Earth, and Weightlessness 75 Escape to Infi nity 81 Air Resistance and Fuel Efficiency 83 Momentum 89 Rockets 92 Airplanes, Helicopters, and Fans 95 Convection--Thunderstorms and Heaters 98 Angular Momentum and Torque 99 Chapter Review 101 CHAPTER 4: Nuclei and Radioactivity 108 Radioactivity 108 Fission 138 Fusion 138 Back to the Beginning 143 Chapter Review 143 CHAPTER 5: Chain Reactions, Nuclear Reactors, and Atomic Bombs 152 A Multitude of Chain Reactions 152 Nuclear Weapons Basics 165 Nuclear Reactors 176 Nuclear Waste 182 Chapter Review 193 CHAPTER 6: Electricity and Magnetism 201 Electricity Is ... 201 Magnetism Is ... 201 Electricity 202 Electric Power 209 Magnets 212 Electric and Magnetic Fields 216 Electromagnets 217 Electric Motors 221 Electric Generators 221 Transformers 225 Magnetic Levitation 226 Rail Guns 227 AC versus DC 228 Chapter Review 231 CHAPTER 7: Waves Including UFOs, Earthquakes, and Music 239 Two Strange but True Stories 239 Waves 241 Chapter Review 272 CHAPTER 8: Light 282 High- Tech Light 282 What Is Light? 283 Color 286 Images 292 Mirrors 295 Slow Light 299 Lenses 305 Eyes 306 Telescopes and Microscopes 309 Spreading Light-- Diffraction 310 Holograms 311 Polarization 312 Chapter Review 316 CHAPTER 9: Invisible Light 324 An Opening Anecdote: Watching Illegal Immigrants Cross the Border in Darkness 324 Infrared Radiation 326 UV--"Black Light" 336 The Ozone Layer 338 Electromagnetic Radiation--an Overview 341 Medical Imaging 346 Ultrasound--Sonar (Bats and Submarines) 351 Chapter Review 353 CHAPTER 10: Climate Change 363 Global Warming 363 Solutions 390 Chapter Review 397 CHAPTER 11: Quantum Physics 404 Electron Waves 405 Laser--a Quantum Chain Reaction 409 The Photoelectric Effect 416 Quantum Physics of Gamma Rays and X-Rays 419 Semiconductor Transistors 420 Diode Transistors 421 Transistors 423 Superconductors 425 Electron Microscope 426 Deeper Aspects of Quantum Physics 427 Tunneling 433 Quantum Computers 435 Chapter Review 436 CHAPTER 12: Relativity 443 A Dialogue 443 Events--and the "Fourth Dimension" 444 Time Dilation 445 Lorentz Contraction 448 Relative Velocities 448 Energy and Mass 450 General Relativity-- a Theory of Gravity 458 Questions about Time 459 Chapter Review 460 CHAPTER 13: The Universe 467 Puzzles 467 The Solar System 467 Galaxies 469 Looking Back in Time 474 Expansion of the Universe 474 Dark Energy 476 The Beginning 476 Theory of Everything 481 Chapter Review 482 Epilogue (a poem) 489 Index 493

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Book SynopsisA compendium of science experiments you can do in your own kitchen or backyard using common household items. It reveals important principles in physics, engineering, and chemistry through such marvels as the Helevator - a contraption that's half helicopter, half elevator - and the Rocket Railroad, which pumps propellant up from its own track.Trade Review"In his book, physicist Neil Downie provides a series of do-it-yourself science experiments that stand apart from your ho-hum Mr. Wizard-fare because, well, they involve a few high-speed projectiles... All you need are a few household items, some good judgment and, possibly, a carrotproof vest."--Aaron Leitko, Washington Post "To keep the kids entertained this summer, what better than a bit of Saturday science? Neil A. Downie's compendium of experiments--'chosen on the grounds that they are new, that they work, that they are spectacular, and that they are interesting'--includes electric gunpowder, the knife-through-butter clock, the impossible turbine and armour-piercing carrots. Each experiment is accompanied by a straightforward scientific explanation, the occasional hazard warning and 'just a little math.'"--Nature Physics "If you either run a science club or are a teenager who likes getting your hands dirty experimentally, you are going to love this. I certainly would have in my youth."--Popular Science blog (U.K) "[T]his ample resource encourages readers to consider everyday occurrences and enlivens complex ideas with lessons designed to inspire curiosity... Recommended as a follow-up to the author's previous collections in the series, and as a valuable treasury of projects for teachers, coordinators of science clubs, parents of advanced, older homeschoolers, and adult enthusiasts who have experience in the field and are seeking enjoyable activities to practice and share with others."--Karen Rigby, ForeWord Reviews "Downie's instructions are admirably clear and straightforward; his explanations of the underlying science admirably comprehensive and comprehensible; and his passion and enthusiasm, totally infectious."--Helen Mulley, Teach Secondary "This book is guaranteed fun."--New Scientist "[T]hose willing to put in the effort will get a real kick out of this book."--Clarissa Ai Ling Lee, Physics World "The Ultimate Book of Saturday Science is an absolutely fantastic book that contains one of the largest collections of fun-to-do experiments that you will ever come across in a science library... Downie does not just stop at the experiment--each one is backed up with the science behind it, the equipment you need and references for further reading. It truly is a wonderful book to read, and more importantly, a book to bring out the scientist in anyone."--Paul Wolstenholme-Hogg, Education in Chemistry "This really is the ultimate science project book and could be used as the basis of a great science club or for ideas for some interesting and unexpected physics demonstrations. The projects range from simple to quite challenging and all of them are original and guaranteed to work. There should be a copy of the book in the school and staff library. There is also a video on YouTube featuring the author that is well worth watching."--Sandra Baggley, School Science ReviewTable of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xiii SIMPLE BUT SUBTLE ... SIMPLE BUT NOT ALWAYS EASY TO EXPLAIN 1 * Blunderspuds and Carrot Cannons--Artillery and Boyle's Law 3 * Mr. Bernoulli's Pop-Up Piston--More Bernoulli Weirdness 9 * The Rapid-Fire Vacuum Bazooka--Fire Projectiles or Clean the Floor 15 * Single-Blade Propellers--Venetian Gondolas 22 * Soda Mint Fountains--Thirst for Knowledge and Water Quenched at Once 29 * The Armor-Plated Sandcastle--Gas and Sand Combine 34 * The Riddle of the Sands--Weird but Beautiful Patterns Appear, All of Their Own Accord 39 * Tricks of Sideways Light--Magic Mondrians and Invisible Watches 47 * Sunbeam Exploders--Ray Guns Aren't Sci-Fi Any More 55 * The Dead-or-Alive Ball--To Bounce or Not to Bounce, Th at Is the Question 64 * Cowboy Coffee--Yee Haw! 68 * Electric Glue--The Modern Glue 77 * Electric Gunpowder--Explosive Electricity! 84 * An Eiffel Brick Tower--Eat Your Heart Out, Monsieur Eiffel! 90 * Dominoids--Four-Foot Brobdingnagian Monster Dominoes Will Hit the Floor at the End of a Row of Standard Dominoes 97 * Colloons--Civil and Aeronautical Engineering Combined: Neither Column nor Balloon 104 * Motor Brushes--The Science of Vibration-Driven Vehicles Is Applied to a Humble Household Brush 112 * A Smooth-Wheel Paddle Steamer--Invisible (well, almost) Marine Propulsion 117 * A String Amplifier--The Powerful Science of Loops of String 124 * The Punkah Pendulum--Air-Conditioning and Timekeeping Combined 130 * The Maharaja's Sunshade--Air in Motion Provides Tent and Air-Conditioning Rolled into One 136 SURPRISINGLY SUBTLE ... SURPRISES GALORE IN THIS MAVERICK COLLECTION 143 * An Electric Sundial--Tired of Running to Your Cave Entrance to Get the Time? 145 * The Kleenex Clock--Time from Tissue Paper 153 * The Torsion Time Pencil--Peeling off Atomic Layers as Time Goes by 160 * The Swell-Gel Flowstopper--Stop Water Going up Your Gas Lines 165 * The Vortex Pump--Whirling Water Magic 170 * Waxaulics--Hydraulics for Candles 175 * Telestrings--Remote-Controlled Art 182 * Squirting String--Getting String to Flow through Pipes 189 * Spider Technology--The Silken Secrets of Spiderman 194 SIMPLE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE ... FUNDAMENTALS OF THE PHYSICAL WORLD UNCOVERED IN ELEGANTLY SIMPLE DEMONSTRATIONS 203 * The Molecule Meter--I Speak Your Molecular Weight! 205 * Talking Sparks--Send Messages at 186 Million Miles per Hour: See How Radio Pioneer Marconi First Sent Radio a Thousand Miles 211 * Light and Lens Pipes--The Strong Focusing Principle Used in the Microscopes of Fundamental Particle Physics 221 * Fire from Water--The Power of Concentration 230 * The Heliracket--Waves, Molecules, and Music 239 * The Helitower--The Momentum Principle of Rockets and Helicopters 248 CLOXOTICA-- EXOTIC CLOCKS AND OSCILLATORS: A CORNUCOPIA OF UNUSUAL CLOCKS 257 * The Paperclip Clock--A Major Leap Forward in Horological Science, the Acme of Simplicity 259 * The Micropendulum--The Prestipendulous Tick-Tock Clock 266 * The String Thing--Ballet Dancing for Pendulums 274 * Eddy the Coniclock--A Spinning Disk Powers a Conical Pendulum 280 * The Humming Clock--Recycle Unwanted Mains Hum to Run Your Clock 285 * An Hourglass Wallah--The Sands of Time Updated 292 * The Knife-through-Butter Clock--Melting Time 300 * Creepy Clocks and Time Pencils--The Slow Flow of Solids 307 * A Polymerizing Clock--Telling Time with Glue and Chemistry 316 * Delay-Line Oscillators--Pass-the-Parcel Oscillators 322 * The Fan Flap Flip-Flop Clock--A Huffi ng and Puffing Clock 328 * The Faucet Oscillator--Measuring Time with Spurts of Water 333 * The Slugulator--Not an Oscillator for the Impatient! 338 * The Sloshulator--Time from Waves 344 GEEKONICS--SIMPLER THAN YOU MIGHT EXPECT, AND NOT JUST FOR GEEKS 351 * The Telebubblegraph--Sending Bubbly Messages the Electrolytic Way 353 * The Touchy-Feely Sensor--Putting a Number to Hotfeelingness and Coldfeelingness 361 * Fire Wire--Finding Fire along a Wire 368 * Electric Bubble Memory--Minute Electric Cells Keep Your 1s and 0s Safe 375 * Red-Hot Memory--Binary Memory: 0s Are Cold and 1s Are (ouch!) Hot 381 * Deflation Detection--Ultrasonic Tire Monitoring 390 MAD, BAD, AND DANGEROUS--PROJECTS THAT HAVE HAZARDS, ALTHOUGH THEY CAN BE MINIMIZED 397 * Deep Impact--Armor-Piercing Carrots: High-Speed Vegetables 399 * The Flying Soda Bottle--A Spectacular Piece of Practical Science Using the Rapid Release of Energy from Compressed Gas 409 * Oxygen Fireworks--The Greener, Safer Ground Fireworks System 419 GREAT STUFF--BIGGER PROJECTS THAT NEED SPACE AND LARGER PARTS 431 * The Helevator--The Elevator of Oz: Is It a Helicopter or an Elevator? 433 * An Airbag Oscillator--Your Body Forms Part of This Ride-On Brobdingnagian Oscillator 441 * A Bubble-Tube Oscillator--Trains of Bubbles Chase Each Other Upward 449 * The Preposterously Big Party Blowout--The Holiday Party Favorite Scaled up to Span Football Fields 457 * Pink-Noise Pipes--Make Music from Noise! 463 * Turbo Panjandrums--The Auto-Unicycle 469 * The Impossible Turbine--The Backward-Forward-Always-Clockwise Turbine 477 * A Rocket Railroad--Th is Rocket Pumps Propellant from the Track as It Goes Along 483 * The Hovertrain--A Railroad without Rails 489 * A Jet-Wash Rocket--The Superclean Rocket 496 * The Single-Helix Pump--You Don't Need a Double Helix to Squirt Water at Surprising Pressure 503 * Leonardo's Bridge--No Nails or Screws or String: It's Just a Subtle Stack of Sticks 509 * Your Personal Hovercraft--You Have a Personal Computer, Why Not Ride Around on Your Personal Hovercraft? 517 Tips and Tricks 527 Old-Fashioned Units 531 Bibliography 533 Index

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Book SynopsisFocusing on three causes of disaster - natural, organizational, and deliberate - this title shows that our best hope lies in the deconcentration of high-risk populations, corporate power, and critical infrastructures such as electric energy, computer systems, and the chemical and food industries.Trade ReviewOne of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2007 "[Perrow's] 1984 book Normal Accidents and his many publications analyzing how and why technological systems are vulnerable to disaster have achieved iconic status. In The Next Catastrophe, Perrow extends his analysis to incorporate 'natural' disasters and terrorism more fully."--American Prospect "Perrow amply describes the failure of governmental agencies to anticipate, plan for and effectively respond to a whole series of very serious threats to our well being, if not to our very survival... This is a sobering book. If enough people hear Perrow's message, the future might be ever so slightly less catastrophic."--Social Forces "The threefold demographic vulnerabilities to disasters [described by Perrow] are well stated and merit continuing attention from scientists, engineers, emergency management practitioners, and policy makers."--American Journal of Sociology "This book proposes a bold new way of thinking about disaster preparedness...Focusing on three causes of disaster--natural, organizational, and deliberate--he shows that our best hope lies in the deconcentration of high-risk populations, corporate power, and critical infrastructures. He also provides the first comprehensive history of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and examines why these agencies are so ill equipped to protect U.S. citizens."--Natural Hazards Observer "Hurricane Katrina and the 9/11 attacks have exposed the U.S.'s vulnerabilities to natural and unnatural disasters. What should be done to prevent such catastrophes in the future? Acclaimed sociologist and systems analyst Perrow, addresses this question...The book is written in a highly readable prose that is accessible to general audiences. Indispensable for undergraduate/graduate collections in disaster management studies and risk assessment studies, and extremely useful for environmental studies and environmental sociology."--T. Niazi, Choice "The Next Catastrophe is an important and far-reaching book that, in arguing for the reduction of vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure to natural, industrial, and terrorist disasters, tackles issues of high significance to us all. It must be hoped that the readership of this book includes not only researchers and industrial safety practitioners but also executives along with politicians at all levels and that its message is acted upon."--David M. Clarke, Risk AnalysisTable of ContentsPreface to the Paperback Edition vii Acknowledgments xlix Part One: Introduction and Natural Disasters li Chapter 1 Shrink the Targets 1 Chapter 2 "Natural" Disasters? 14 Part Two: Can Government Help? 41 Chapter 3 The Government Response: The First FEMA 43 Chapter 4 The Disaster after 9/11: The Department of Homeland Security and a New FEMA 68 Part Three: The Disastrous Private Sector 131 Chapter 5 Are Terrorists as Dangerous as Management? The Nuclear Plant Threat 133 Chapter 6 Better Vulnerability through Chemistry 174 Chapter 7 Disastrous Concentration in the National Power Grid 211 Chapter 8 Concentration and Terror on the Internet 248 Part Four: What Is to Be Done? 289 Chapter 9 The Enduring Sources of Failure: Organizational, Executive, and Regulatory 291 Appendix A Three Types of Redundancy 327 Appendix B Networks of Small Firms 331 Bibliography 335 Index 355

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Book SynopsisIs the United States falling behind in the global race for scientific and engineering talent? Are US employers facing shortages of the skilled workers that they need to compete in a globalized world? This book offers careful examinations of the existing evidence and of its use by those involved in these debates.Trade Review"Falling Behind? makes a convincing case."--Andrew Hacker, New York Review of Books "[Teitelbaum's] discussion usefully pulls together previous work by him and others that shows that the existing funding model and practices of universities have uncoupled the supply of new scientists from the need for new scientists, particularly in the life sciences... Falling Behind? also illuminates a bigger picture: Scientists must recognize that the solution to low grant acceptance rates and poor job prospects for new scientists is not increased public funding for research."--Adam B. Jaffe, Science "[A]n outstanding and important new book... Falling Behind? ... brings desperately needed clarity and context to a crucial issue: the nation's much-ballyhooed but essentially fictitious 'shortage' of scientific talent. Drawing on Teitelbaum's decades of experience with labor and migration issues ... the book applies subtle analysis and encyclopedic knowledge to the task of understanding the dynamics of the scientific labor market... Every politician, policymaker, advocate, and ordinary citizen who wants to understand the reality and the genuine challenges currently facing American research and researchers ... should read and absorb what Teitelbaum terms as his book's 'core findings'... Fascinating and revealing nuggets stud the book, displaying the depth and originality of Teitelbaum's research... A review of this length can offer only a taste of the insight, information, and astute judgment that Teitelbaum brings to bear on the history, structure, prospects, and very real current problems of the U.S. scientific enterprise... [T]he book's precise exposition and granular detail make it valuable even for those who already are well versed. For the much larger number of people who are concerned about American science but unfamiliar with the dynamics and history of the scientific labor market, this book will be revelatory ... Teitelbaum's book should transform this important national conversation."--Beryl Lieff Benderly, Science Careers "Well-researched ... Teitelbaum begins Falling Behind by examining the many hyperbolic claims of the current so-called science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) crisis. He expertly dissects these assertions and clearly demonstrates the weak assumptions and sloppy reasoning underlying each... Especially useful is the light Teitelbaum shines on the many financial and political incentives that motivate industry, academia and government to proclaim an engineering and science crisis... A very useful addition to the science and engineering crisis literature."--Robert N. Charette, IEEE Spectrum "A rewarding read."--Alex Usher, Higher Education Strategy Associates "Teitelbaum shows how the U.S. government's science and technology policy has been marked by groundless scares, nonsensical rhetoric, interest-group politics, stop-and-go instability, and misaligned incentives. He does this in a well-documented, restrained, academic way, which gives much weight to his stringent criticisms."--Pierre Lemieux, Regulation Magazine "Readers with interests in science policy, careers or funding will find this book fascinating, although often disquieting. Teitelbaum's analyses of historical alarm/boom/bust cycles and (in particular) the NIH budget-doubling brouhaha are illuminating, and he has a knack for anticipating potential criticisms."--Margaret Harris, Physics World "The book provides an interesting history of US science and engineering workforce studies and actions, and sensible recommendations and principles given the ever-changing workforce."--Deborah Stine, Chemistry World "Despite policy differences that readers may have with Teitelbaum, the concerns he raises about booms and busts in the scientific workforce (due in large part to failures of public policy) should command broad interest."--Daniel Kuehn, Cato JournalTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Recent Alarms 7 Chapter 2 No Shortage of Shortages 25 Chapter 3 Beliefs, Interests, Effects 70 Chapter 4 The Influence of Employer and Other Interest Groups 87 Chapter 5 What Is the Market Really Like? Supply, Demand, Shortage, Surplus--and Disequilibria 118 Chapter 6 The Distinctive U.S. Academic Production Process 155 Chapter 7 International Comparisons: Glass Half-Full, Glass Half-Empty? 172 Chapter 8 Making Things Work Better 189 Appendix A Controversy about the Meaning of Sputnik 217 Appendix B Evolution of the National Institutes of Health 219 Appendix C "A Nation at Risk" and the Sandia Critique 221 Notes 225 Index 255

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Robinson's text is an excellent overview of modern statistical techniques and is sure to become a definitive reference. He ably and concisely presents all of the necessary foundational mathematics while also providing a thorough description of sophisticated methods used by practicing engineers and scientists. I particularly enjoyed the division of the book into frequentist and Bayesian approaches and Robinson's clear discussion of the relative merits of each method."—Jeremy Kasdin, Princeton University"With an accessible and consistent style, Data Analysis for Scientists and Engineers stands out for its depth of materials and pedagogical presentation. Building from simple concepts, the book's mathematical rigor and accuracy are solid and logical. This book is appropriate for senior undergraduates, graduate students at all levels, and practicing scientists."—Wade Fisher, Michigan State University

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Noncooperative Game Theory offers students a fresh way of approaching engineering and computer science applications." * Mathematical Reviews *Table of ContentsPreamble xi I INTRODUCTION 1 Noncooperative Games 1.1 Elements of a Game 3 1.2 Cooperative vs. Noncooperative Games: Rope-Pulling 4 1.3 Robust Designs: Resistive Circuit 8 1.4 Mixed Policies: Network Routing 9 1.5 Nash Equilibrium 11 1.6 Practice Exercise 11 2 Policies 2.1 Actions vs. Policies: Advertising Campaign 13 2.2 Multi-Stage Games:War of Attrition 16 2.3 Open vs. Closed-Loop: Zebra in the Lake 18 2.4 Practice Exercises 19 II ZERO-SUM GAMES 3 Zero-Sum Matrix Games 3.1 Zero-Sum Matrix Games 25 3.2 Security Levels and Policies 26 3.3 Computing Security Levels and Policies with MATLAB(R) 27 3.4 Security vs. Regret: Alternate Play 28 3.5 Security vs. Regret: Simultaneous Plays 28 3.6 Saddle-Point Equilibrium 29 3.7 Saddle-Point Equilibrium vs. Security Levels 30 3.8 Order Interchangeability 32 3.9 Computational Complexity 32 3.10 Practice Exercise 34 3.11 Additional Exercise 34 4 Mixed Policies 4.1 Mixed Policies: Rock-Paper-Scissor 35 4.2 Mixed Action Spaces 37 4.3 Mixed Security Policies and Saddle-Point Equilibrium 38 4.4 Mixed Saddle-Point Equilibrium vs. Average Security Levels 41 4.5 General Zero-Sum Games 43 4.6 Practice Exercises 47 4.7 Additional Exercise 50 5 Minimax Theorem 5.1 Theorem Statement 52 5.2 Convex Hull 53 5.3 Separating Hyperplane Theorem 54 5.4 On theWay to Prove the Minimax Theorem 55 5.5 Proof of the Minimax Theorem 57 5.6 Consequences of the Minimax Theorem 58 5.7 Practice Exercise 58 6 Computation of Mixed Saddle-Point Equilibrium Policies 6.1 Graphical Method 60 6.2 Linear Program Solution 61 6.3 Linear Programs with MATLAB(R) 63 6.4 Strictly Dominating Policies 64 6.5 "Weakly" Dominating Policies 66 6.6 Practice Exercises 67 6.7 Additional Exercise 70 7 Games in Extensive Form 7.1 Motivation 71 7.2 Extensive Form Representation 72 7.3 Multi-Stage Games 72 7.4 Pure Policies and Saddle-Point Equilibria 74 7.5 Matrix Form for Games in Extensive Form 75 7.6 Recursive Computation of Equilibria for Single-Stage Games 77 7.7 Feedback Games 79 7.8 Feedback Saddle-Point for Multi-Stage Games 79 7.9 Recursive Computation of Equilibria for Multi-Stage Games 83 7.10 Practice Exercise 85 7.11 Additional Exercises 86 8 Stochastic Policies for Games in Extensive Form 8.1 Mixed Policies and Saddle-Point Equilibria 87 8.2 Behavioral Policies for Games in Extensive Form 90 8.3 Behavioral Saddle-Point Equilibria 91 8.4 Behavioral vs. Mixed Policies 92 8.5 Recursive Computation of Equilibria for Feedback Games 93 8.6 Mixed vs. Behavioral Order Interchangeability 95 8.7 Non-Feedback Games 95 8.8 Practice Exercises 96 8.9 Additional Exercises 102 III NON-ZERO-SUM GAMES 9 Two-Player Non-Zero-Sum Games 9.1 Security Policies and Nash Equilibria 105 9.2 Bimatrix Games 107 9.3 Admissible Nash Equilibria 108 9.4 Mixed Policies 110 9.5 Best-Response Equivalent Games and Order Interchangeability 111 9.6 Practice Exercises 114 9.7 Additional Exercises 116 10 Computation of Nash Equilibria for Bimatrix Games 10.1 Completely Mixed Nash Equilibria 118 10.2 Computation of Completely Mixed Nash Equilibria 120 10.3 Numerical Computation of Mixed Nash Equilibria 121 10.4 Practice Exercise 124 10.5 Additional Exercise 126 11 N-Player Games 11.1 N-Player Games 127 11.2 Pure N-Player Games in Normal Form 129 11.3 Mixed Policies for N-Player Games in Normal Form 130 11.4 Completely Mixed Policies 131 12 Potential Games 12.1 Identical Interests Games 133 12.2 Potential Games 135 12.3 Characterization of Potential Games 138 12.4 Potential Games with Interval Action Spaces 139 12.5 Practice Exercises 142 12.6 Additional Exercise 144 13 Classes of Potential Games 13.1 Identical Interests Plus Dummy Games 145 13.2 Decoupled Plus Dummy Games 146 13.3 Bilateral Symmetric Games 147 13.4 Congestion Games 148 13.5 Other Potential Games 149 13.6 Distributed Resource Allocation 150 13.7 Computation of Nash Equilibria for Potential Games 153 13.8 Fictitious Play 156 13.9 Practice Exercises 159 13.10 Additional Exercises 167 IV DYNAMIC GAMES 14 Dynamic Games 14.1 Game Dynamics 171 14.2 Information Structures 173 14.3 Continuous-Time Differential Games 175 14.4 Differential Games with Variable Termination Time 177 15 One-Player Dynamic Games 15.1 One-Player Discrete-Time Games 178 15.2 Discrete-Time Cost-To-Go 179 15.3 Discrete-Time Dynamic Programming 179 15.4 Computational Complexity 184 15.5 Solving Finite One-Player Games with MATLAB(R) 186 15.6 Linear Quadratic Dynamic Games 187 15.7 Practice Exercise 187 15.8 Additional Exercise 189 16 One-Player Differential Games 16.1 One-Player Continuous-Time Differential Games 190 16.2 Continuous-Time Cost-To-Go 191 16.3 Continuous-Time Dynamic Programming 191 16.4 Linear Quadratic Dynamic Games 195 16.5 Differential Games with Variable Termination Time 196 16.6 Practice Exercise 198 17 State-Feedback Zero-Sum Dynamic Games 17.1 Zero-Sum Dynamic Games in Discrete Time 201 17.2 Discrete-Time Dynamic Programming 203 17.3 Solving Finite Zero-Sum Games with MATLAB(R) 205 17.4 Linear Quadratic Dynamic Games 206 17.5 Practice Exercise 209 18 State-Feedback Zero-Sum Differential Games 18.1 Zero-Sum Dynamic Games in Continuous Time 214 18.2 Linear Quadratic Dynamic Games 216 18.3 Differential Games with Variable Termination Time 219 18.4 Pursuit-Evasion 220 18.5 Practice Exercise 222 References 223 Index 225

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is a crucial and timely book on ethics in engineering and science by one of the world's foremost ethicists of technology and society. Every engineering department should read and use this book for planning their curricula."—Stephen R. Barley, University of California, Santa Barbara"The Ethical Engineer offers a highly original and rich conceptual portrait of the many ethical facets of engineering practice today. Through a sophisticated analysis of issues encountered in a vast array of context-specific domains and engineering fields, this book offers powerful and much-needed tools to equip engineers with an ethical mindset that informs their understanding and guides them in their day-to-day professional conduct."—Rafael Pardo, director of the BBVA Foundation"Engineering and science are among the strongest of social forces, but with their long latency, the good and bad resulting from these fields can be difficult to foresee. Nuclear weapons, combustion engines, chemistry-based agriculture, the internet, and machine intelligence—all are examples of areas posing ethical challenges for society and the educational institutions tasked with the development of citizenship. Timely and welcome, The Ethical Engineer articulates thoughtful, robust approaches to such complex issues."—Sandip Tiwari, Cornell University"McGinn has written a highly accessible and very useful guide for courses on engineering ethics. Students will acquire a sense of the issues they should be concerned with as well as a feel for the challenges they will face as engineers. There is no other book quite like this one, and it will be a boon to engineering education everywhere."—Daniel Doneson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology"This tremendously valuable book does a good job of distilling contemporary issues in engineering ethics and of making the case that ethics must be included in an engineer's education. The book effectively incorporates theory, examples, and resources and demonstrates that engineering ethics is continuously evolving."—Raluca Scarlat, University of Wisconsin–Madison"In the past, I have struggled to find a book that contains engineering ethics cases with adequate ethical review and analysis. The Ethical Engineer has them and I would recommend it for classroom use."—Dianne Quigley, Brown University

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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.

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Book SynopsisConcise Guide to Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocode 2 explains the principles of limit state design in Eurocode 2 by means of simple worked examples of reinforced concrete design.

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Book SynopsisCharles Arthur is a freelance journalist, and author of Digital Wars: Apple, Google, Microsoft and the Battle for the Internet, published by Kogan Page. From 2005-2014 he was technology editor at The Guardian newspaper, where he worked on coverage of scores of stories including Wikileaks, Anonymous, and LulzSec. Previously he was science and technology editor at The Independent, and before that worked at New Scientist, Business Magazine and Computer Weekly.Trade Review"A terrifying analysis of the dark cyber underworld." * Aleks Krotoski, BAFTA and Emmy winner and presenter and writer of the BBC series Digital Human *"Timely, well-written, informed, and entertaining. Reading this book will place you amongst those who really know where history suggests we are heading with cyber security. It won't surprise you to know the prospect isn't pretty. Essential reading for everyone who uses technology - and these days that's everyone." * Tim Vincent, CEO, Observer Solutions, and co-founder of the International Operational Technology Security Association *"Drawing lessons from the avoidable mistakes of others, Arthur presents insights into the greatest information security failures of our time that no business of any size can afford to ignore." * Simon Moores, Chair, Annual International eCrime Congress, and visiting lecturer, Computing, Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, Canterbury Christ Church University *"This is not a difficult review for me to write as I absolutely loved this book which covered a number of the widest reported online frauds of the last twenty or so years and what was learned from them. It has certainly made think about my own online security and I suggest it will do likewise to others that read this. A solid five star effort." * Alan Gordon, NetGalley Reviewer *"I found it a fascinating book. I wish that all history books were so inviting and intelligent." * Books In Brogan, NetGalley Reviewer *"Charles Arthur's Cyber Wars takes the reader through some well-known and not so well-known hacks: Sony Pictures, HBGary, John Podesta's inbox, TJX, ransomware, TalkTalk, and Mirai. Each chapter concludes with some lessons and suggestions, but the reality is that we will never make every system secure. We can simply make it a tad harder for the hackers to penetrate "our space" and either gain access to our data or lock us out from it. The tales of woe told here explore the range of tools hackers have used. For those of us with zero hacking skills it's an enlightening, if depressing, read." * Brenda Jubin, Reading the Markets, NetGalley Reviewer *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Sony – Systems Wiped, Internal Documents Leaked and Network Completely Shut Down by "The Guardians of Peace"; Chapter - 02: TalkTalk – 157,000 Customer Details Stolen by a Hacker; Chapter - 03: John Podesta – Gmail Account Hacked and Emails Sent to Wikileaks; Chapter - 04: Mirai – The DDOS Hack that Revealed the Vulnerability of Internet of Things Devices; Chapter - 05: HBGary – The Security Company Brought Down by Anonymous; Chapter - 06: TK Maxx – 94m Credit Card Details Stolen; Chapter - 07: Ransomware – Using Cryptography as a Weapon to Hold Your Data Hostage; Chapter - 08: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisA commentary on the practice of knowledge and technology transfer and the practice of observation and intervention, this title documents the various ways in which knowledge and technology transfer happen in practice and how they result in new socio-technical arrangements.Table of ContentsKnowledge and technology transfer or the travel of thoughts and things, M. de Laet; nature and culture in the field - two centuries of stories from Lituya Bay, Alaska, J. Cruikshank; technology transfer perspectives on climate forecast applications, S. Agrawala, Kenneth Broad; dams and designer fish - travails and travels of the Pacific salmon. M. Black; the people's water - technology transfer and community empowerment in Guatemala, B. Clemens et al; technology transfer - preaching to the converted or seducing the disbelievers, A. von Raesfeld; "transferring" strategies of land management - the knowledge practices of indigenous land owners and environmental scientists, H. Verran; new technologies and knowledge for sustainable development - the empowerment challenge, B. Filip; patents, knowledge and technology transfer - on the politics of positioning and place, M. de Laet; "out-liers", "insiders", and practical harvests - art as technology transfer in a research environment, L. Lynch.

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Book SynopsisAddresses the ethical, legal, and social dimensions of emerging technologies and assesses their social and policy implications.Trade Review"An important contribution for scholars interested in the philosophy of science, science studies, and policy/decision-making processes around new technologies. - Toby A. Ten Eyck, Department of Sociology, Michigan State University"Table of ContentsIntroduction: Making Sense of Emerging Technologies / EdnaF. Einsiedel Part 1: Hindsight Learnings 1 GM Foods in Hindsight / WilliamHallman 2 Patentable Subject Matter: Who Owns What Knowledge?/ Chika B. Onwuekwe 3 Patents in the Public Sphere: Public Perceptions andBiotechnology Patents / Edna F. Einsiedel Part 2: Foresight Applications (Transgenic) Animal Farm 4 Of Biotechnology and Blind Chickens / Paul B.Thompson 5 Transgenic Salmon: Regulatory Oversight of an AnticipatedTechnology / Emily Marden, Holly Longstaff, and EdLevy Fields of Pharmas: Plant Molecular Farming 6 The Emerging Technology of Plant Molecular Farming/ Michele Veeman 7 Policy and Regulatory Challenges for Plant-MadePharmaceuticals in the United States / Patrick A.Stewart 8 Forestalling Liabilities? Stakeholder Participation andRegulatory Development / Stuart Smyth In the Stem Cell Fields 9 When Human Dignity Is Not Enough: Embryonic Stem CellResearch and Human Cloning in Canada / Tania Bubela andTimothy Caulfield Drugs -- Up Close and Personal: EngagingPharmacogenomics 10 Banking on Trust: Issues of Informed Consent inPharmacogenetic Research / Rose Geransar 11 Pharmacogenomic Promises: Reflections on Semantics,Genohype, and Global Justice / Bryn Williams-Jones and VuralOzdemir 12 Envisioning Race and Medicine: BiDil and the InsufficientMatch between Social Groups and Genotypes / Benjamin R.Bates Is Small Really Beautiful? Does Size Matter?Nanotechnologies 13 Nanotechnology and Human Imagination / SusannaHornig Priest 14 Nanotechnology: The Policy Challenges / LorraineSheremeta Part 3: Governance Challenges and EmergingTechnologies 15 Technology, Democracy, and Ethics: Democratic Deficit andthe Ethics of Public Engagement / Michael Burgess and JamesTansey 16 Impact Assessments and Emerging Technologies: FromPrecaution to "Smart Regulation"? / JacopoTorriti 17 Technology Ownership and Governance: An Alternative View ofIPRs / Peter W.B. Phillips 18 Conclusion: Reflections on Emerging Technologies/ Edna F. Einsiedel Index

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Book SynopsisThis book examines current theory, methods, and ethics underlying global trends in involving publics in the governance of new technologies.Table of ContentsIntroductionKieran O’Doherty and Edna EinsiedelPart 1: The Purpose and Function of Public Participation1 Giving Power to Public Voice: A Critical Review of Alternative Means of Infusing Citizen Deliberation with Legal Authority or Influence / John Gastil2 Parliamentary Technology Assessment in Europe and the Role of Public Participation / Leonhard Hennen3 Democracy, Governance, and Public Engagement: A Critical Assessment / Peter W.B. PhillipsPart 2: External Conditions for Legitimate Public Engagement: Ethics, Society, and Democracy4 Trust, Accountability, and Participation: Conditions for and Constraints on “New” Democratic Models / Susan Dodds5 Public Voices or Private Choices? The Role of Public Consultation in the Regulation of Reproductive Technologies / Colin Gavaghan6 Challenges to Deliberations on Genomics / Michiel KorthalsPart 3: Internal Conditions for Legitimate Public Engagement: Lessons for the Practitioner7 Deliberative Fears: Citizen Deliberation about Science in a National Consensus Conference / Michael D. Cobb8 Theorizing Deliberative Discourse / Kieran O’DohertyPart 4: Institutional Contexts of Public Participation9 Public Engagement and Knowledge Mobilization in Public and Private Policy / David Castle10 From Public Engagement to Public Policy: Competing Stakeholders and the Path to Law Reform / David Weisbrot11 Participation in the Canadian Biotechnology Regulatory Regime é Andrea Riccardo Migone and Michael HowlettPart 5: Modes of and Experiments in Participation12 Swimming with Salmon: The Use of Journalism to Public Engagement Initiatives on Emerging Biotechnologies é David M. Secko13 Science Media and Public Participation: The Potential of Drama-Documentaries / Grace Reid14 N-Reasons: Computer-Mediated Ethical Decision Support for Public Participation / Peter Danielson15 Contentious New Technology Introductions and e-Participation / Keith CulverPart 6: Understanding Stakeholders and Publics16 Rethinking “Publics” and “Participation” in New Governance Contexts: Stakeholder Publics and Extended Forms of Participation / Edna Einsiedel17 Public Engagement with Human Genetics: A Social Movement Approach / Alexandra Plows18 The Limits of Liberal Values in the Moral Assessment of Genomic and Technological Innovation / Chloë G.K. AtkinsContributorsIndex

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Book SynopsisWired for Good is a nuts-and-bolts guide to strategic technology planning for nonprofit organizationsno matter how large or small. This book leads nonprofits through a planning process that will help them align their technology use with their mission and strategic goals, determine what the appropriate technology tools are to meet those goals, and how the technology will be implemented and supported over time. This essential guide also shows how to win support for a strategic technology plan within an organization, evaluate a plan''s effectiveness, and help staff and other stakeholders adapt to the changes new technology will bring about. Wired for Good shows nonprofit professionals how to Get their organization ready for the strategic technology planning process Dispel the myths surrounding technology planning Understand the benefits of strategic technology planning Overcome organizational resistance to strategic technology planTable of ContentsPreface xv The Author xxiii PART 1 GETTING STARTED 1 Understanding Technology Planning 3 Figure 1.1 Technology Plan Pyramid 4 2 Planning and the Technology Implementation Cycle 8 Figure 2.1 Technology Implementation Cycle 9 Table 2.1 Total Cost of Ownership in Relationship to Actions Chosen 12 3 Assessing Organizational Readiness 14 Figure 3.1 Triangle of Constraints 17 4 Addressing Resistance 18 PART 2 PLANNING THE PLAN 5 Managing the Process 27 Worksheet 5.1 Decision Log 31 Worksheet 5.2 Actions Required (AR) Log 33 6 Building the Planning Team 38 Worksheet 6.1 Process-Responsibility Matrix 44 7 Leadership Roles and Responsibilities 46 8 Working with Consultants and Volunteers 51 PART 3 DEVELOPING YOUR TECHNOLOGY PLAN 9 Front Matter 59 Example 9.1 Cupertino Community Services: Front Matter 61 10 Background Information 62 Example 10.1 Services for Brain Injury: Background Information 64 Example 10.2 San Jose Repertory Theatre: Background Information 65 Example 10.3 Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley: Background Information 66 11 Business Analysis 67 Worksheet 11.1 Budget Reminder 70 Worksheet 11.2 Timeline Reminder 71 Example 11.1 Cupertino Community Services: Business Analysis 83 Example 11.2 Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley: Business Analysis 84 Example 11.3 San Jose Repertory Theatre: Business Analysis 85 Example 11.4 Girl Scouts of Santa Clara County: Business Analysis 87 Example 11.5 Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley: Business Analysis 88 12 Network Services 90 Example 12.1 Parents Helping Parents, Inc.: Network Services 100 Example 12.2 Child Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo County, Inc.: Network Services 103 Example 12.3 Hope Rehabilitation Services: Network Services 104 Example 12.4 Girl Scouts of Santa Clara County: Network Services 105 Example 12.5 Services for Brain Injury: Network Services 106 Example 12.6 Girl Scouts of Santa Clara County: Network Services 106 13 Equipment Narrative and Table 107 Example 13.1 Youth Science Institute: Equipment Table 113 Example 13.2 San Jose Repertory Theatre: Equipment Table 114 Example 13.3 Junior Achievement of the Bay Area, Inc.: Equipment Narrative 116 Example 13.4 Clara Mateo Alliance, Inc.: Equipment Narrative 116 Worksheet 13.1 Hardware Inventory: Computers 117 Worksheet 13.2 Hardware Inventory: Peripherals 118 Worksheet 13.3 Hardware Inventory: Servers 119 14 Software Narrative and Table 120 Example 14.1 Youth Science Institute: Software Table 128 Example 14.2 Cupertino Community Services: Software Table 129 Example 14.3 Cupertino Community Services: Software Narrative 130 Example 14.4 Junior Achievement of the Bay Area, Inc.: Software Narrative 131 Example 14.5 Cupertino Community Services: Software Narrative 131 Worksheet 14.1 Software Inventory 132 15 Network: LAN/WAN Narrative, Inventories, and Diagrams 133 Example 15.1 Presentation Center: LAN/WAN Narrative and Inventory 142 Example 15.2 Hope Rehabilitation Services: LAN/WAN Narrative and Diagram 143 Example 15.3 Hope Rehabilitation Services: LAN/WAN Diagram 145 Example 15.4 Child Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo County, Inc.: LAN/WAN Diagram 146 Example 15.5 Unnamed Nonprofit: Site Plan Diagram 147 Example 15.6 EMQ Children and Family Services: Site Plan Diagram 148 Worksheet 15.1 LAN/WAN Equipment Inventory 149 16 Other Technologies 150 Example 16.1 Parents Helping Parents, Inc.: Other Technologies 154 Example 16.2 American Red Cross, Santa Clara Valley Chapter: Other Technologies 154 Example 16.3 Cupertino Community Services: Other Technologies 155 Worksheet 16.1 Other Technologies Inventory 156 17 Facilities Plan 157 Example 17.1 Hope Rehabilitation Services: Facilities Plan 160 Example 17.2 Clara Mateo Alliance, Inc.: Facilities Plan 161 18 Security Plan 162 Example 18.1 Junior Achievement of the Bay Area, Inc.: Security Plan 167 Example 18.2 Parents Helping Parents, Inc.: Security Plan 168 19 Technology Support Plan 169 Example 19.1 San Jose Repertory Theatre: Technology Support Plan 174 Example 19.2 Cupertino Community Services: Technology Support Plan 176 Example 19.3 San Jose Repertory Theatre: Technology Support Plan 177 20 Training Plan 178 Example 20.1 Presentation Center: Training Plan 182 Worksheet 20.1 Training Plan Matrix 185 21 Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Strategy 186 Example 21.1 Mission Hospice, Inc.: Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Strategy 189 Example 21.2 Services for Brain Injury: Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Strategy 190 22 Acceptable Use Policy 191 Example 22.1 Junior Achievement of the Bay Area, Inc.: Acceptable Use Policy 193 Example 22.2 San Jose Repertory Theatre: Acceptable Use Policy 194 23 Budget 197 Example 23.1 San Jose Repertory Theatre: Budget 201 Example 23.2 Presentation Center: Budget 204 Worksheet 23.1 Technology Budget 205 24 Implementation Timeline 210 Example 24.1 Services for Brain Injury: Implementation Timeline 213 Example 24.2 Child Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo County, Inc.: Implementation Timeline 215 Example 24.3 Hope Rehabilitation Services: Implementation Timeline 216 25 Appendixes 217 Example 25.1 Girl Scouts of Santa Clara County: Appendix 219 Example 25.2 Parents Helping Parents, Inc.: Appendix 221 26 Preparing the Document 222 PART 4 WHAT’S NEXT? 27 Managing Organizational Change 227 28 Funding and In-Kind Donations 232 29 Revisiting the Technology Plan 237 PART 5 RESOURCES A Comprehensive Technology Plan Outline 243 B Flowchart Symbols 259 C Technology Plan Checklist 261 D Glossary of Terms 263 E Where to Go for More Information 281 Index 283

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Book SynopsisThe book addresses basic issues in the history of labor and industry and makes an original contribution to the discussion of how technology and people interact.Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. What Is a Hedonizing Technology?2. Leisure and Necessity3. Hedonization and Industrialization: Diverging Paths in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries4. The Hedonizing Marketplace5. Why, When, and How Do Technologies Hedonize?AppendixesA. Biases of Collecting and ConnoisseurshipB. Methodological NotesNotesGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisA Stanford University Press classic.Trade Review"A pioneering political-scientific history. . . . Lucidly composed, meticulously documented, and handsomely presented."—The Annals"A fascinating and compelling story of the beginnings of the Chinese nuclear weapon program."—Arms Control TodayTable of ContentsContents Drell Sidney D. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. A. B. C.

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Book SynopsisOffers a thorough biography of George Washington Carver, including in-depth details of his relationships with his friends, colleagues, and supporters. In pursuit of the man behind the historical figure, Christina Vella discovers an unassuming intellectual with a quirky sense of humour, striking eccentricities, and an unwavering religious faith.

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Book SynopsisExplores the often-overlooked psychological health of astronauts, examining how they are cared for and what changes have been made in recent years to support space travellers on long-term missions. Moore's story is a riveting journey inside the high-pressure world of one of America's most elite agencies and the life of one beleaguered astronaut.Trade Review"Moore...explains in her gripping debut how Nowak, a decorated astronaut and mother of three, could risk everything for love.... This is must reading for true crime fans." —Publishers Weekly“In 2007, former astronaut Lisa Nowak drove from Houston to Orlando to confront U.S. Air Force Captain Colleen Shipman, the woman who broke up the ongoing affair between Nowak and another NASA astronaut, William Oefelein. She was arrested for assault after pepper-spraying Shipman, but the police had reason to believe murder may have been her intent. The details of Nowak’s crime are saved until the second half of the book. The first half focuses on her space flight in 2006, her colleagues’ thoughts about her, and her subsequent failure to qualify for a trip to the moon. Journalist Moore, who originally covered Nowak’s criminal trial for Florida Today, makes a compelling case that Nowak was suffering a breakdown at the time of the crime; not in spite of being an astronaut, but rather directly related to her career. The sections exploring the mental and emotional demands made of astronauts, and NASA’s declining mental-health screening and counseling protocols will fascinate readers. While the very detailed information about moon missions may distract some true-crime fans, this is an engaging character study of a woman who seemed to have everything and lost it all.”—Booklist

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Book SynopsisThis newly reissued debut book in the Rutgers University Press Classics Imprint is the story of the search for a rocket propellant which could be trusted to take man into space. This search was a hazardous enterprise carried out by rival labs who worked against the known laws of nature, with no guarantee of success or safetyTrade Review"This insider's account of the early years of rocketry captures the excitement of researching and developing technologies that lie outside the realm of computer science. While we're accustomed to think of technological progress in terms of Moore's law, in a few short years these engineers went from launching metal tubes small enough to hold in your hand to propelling a two ton metal capsule containing three humans all the way to the moon."— Inc., 9 Powerful Books Elon Musk Recommends "A good book on rocket stuff...that's a really fun one." — Elon Musk "Ignition! is a history of liquid rocket propellants, but it's also a history of cold war and the space race, told from a particular point of view....That humor helps the accessibility, and as long as you remember some high school chemistry you shouldn't have a problem with the science either."— Ars Technica "Ignition!, originally written in 1972, is back in print after a long hiatus. A classic book, it tells a rollicking story of an era when space was the frontier. An informative history, it reads like an adventure story."— Galveston County Daily News "Read this book. You’ll find plenty about John and all the other sky-high crackpots who were in the field with him and you may even get (as I did) a glimpse of the heroic excitement that seemed to make it reasonable to cuddle with death every waking moment—to say nothing of learning a heck of a lot about the way in which the business of science is really conducted." — Issac Asimov, from the foreword "Ignition! is a hard-to-get-your-hands-on account of early rocket science...Clark was an American chemist active in the development of rocket fuels back in the 1960s and 1970s, and the book is both an account of the growth of the field and an explainer of how the science works." — Business InsiderTable of ContentsContents In Re John D. Clark - foreword by Issac Asimov Preface 1 How It Started 2 Peenemunde and JPL 3 The Hunting of the Hypergol . . . 4 . . . and Its Mate 5 Peroxide – Always a Bridesmaid 6 Halogens and Politics and Deep Space 7 Performance 8 Lox and Flox and Cryogenics in General 9 What Ivan Was Doing 10 “Exotics” 11 The Hopeful Monoprops 12 High Density and the Higher Foolishness 13 What Happens Next Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"I was stimulated, provoked, frequently delighted, occasionally irritated, and unfailingly educated by Laurent Dubreuil’s book."—Brian Rotman, Ohio State UniversityTable of ContentsContentsI. The Intellective HypothesisCogitation and CognitionA Holed FabricSupplemental JourneysSemanticism and LanguageLogical LinesSignificant ContradictionsII. Animal MeditationsMetaphysics of the RealMeasures of the HumanSelf-SpecificationThe Translife of the SoulAcknowledgmentsNotesRepertoryIndex

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Book SynopsisOffers a conceptual framework for understanding and learning about technology innovation policies and programs, and their implementation in the context of different countries.

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Book SynopsisEnables citizens and cyber professionals alike to conceive novel ideas and construct practical solutions for defending against all kinds of adversaries and attacksTrade Review"Captures the thought of cyber security leaders from government, industry, and academia, who have practical and hands-on experience in various aspect of cyberspace ecosystems. Thought and experience cover the life cycle of security mechanisms including the design, development, management, and most importantly sustainment of these mechanisms. Well done, practical, and resourceful." -- -Simon Y. Liu Editor-in-Chief of IT Professional Magazine "Addresses a rapidly changing field to an audience looking for a snapshot of the current state of cyber security regulations, international legal framework, and cyber security technologies." -- -Marek Rusinkiewicz Telcordia TechnologiesTable of ContentsContributors: Hira Agrawal, Preet Bharara, Tom Bowen, Dyann Bradbury, Vincent Buskens, D. Frank Hsu, Kuan-Tsae Huang, Kevin Kelly, Kathleen Kiernan, Ruby Lee, Andrew Lewman, Nick Mankovich, Dorothy Marinucci, Eileen Monsma, Robert Mueller III, Sanjai Narain, Paul Niewbeerta, Adam Palmer, Howard Schmidt, Melvin Soudijn, Edward Stroz, Akio Sugeno, Paul Syverson, Kazuo Takaragi, Kwai-Jan Wu

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Book SynopsisTo succeed, society will need new thinking, new partnerships and new mechanisms to balance the benefits of these technologies against their possible downsides.Trade Review’. . . this Handbook is an essential tool and guide to better comprehend nanotechnologies, and should be read by the full range of people involved in its development and governance. . . This is an important and timely publication, essential for all engaged in developing policy to manage this innovative, transformative and revolutionary technology.' -- Anna George, Prometheus'The Handbook's 26 chapters do a remarkable job of capturing the last decade of commentary and policy perspective regarding nano-related environmental health and safety regulatory issues, along with providing some fresh perspectives on where its future might be headed. It is an invaluable primer for those wanting to hear about the issue from some of the most authoritative voices in the area.' -- John C. Monica, Jr., Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLPTable of ContentsContents: PART I: CONCEPTS AND FOUNDATIONS 1. Introduction: The Regulatory Challenges for Nanotechnologies Graeme A. Hodge, Diana M. Bowman and Andrew D. Maynard 2. Philosophy of Technoscience in the Regime of Vigilance Alfred Nordmann 3. Tracing and Disputing the Story of Nanotechnology Chris Toumey 4. The Age of Regulatory Governance and Nanotechnologies Roger Brownsword PART II: FRAMEWORKS FOR REGULATING NANOTECHNOLOGIES 5. Nanotechnology Captured John Miles 6. The Scientific Basis for Regulating Nanotechnologies David Williams 7. The Current Risk Assessment Paradigm in Relation to the Regulation of Nanotechnologies Qasim Chaudhry, Hans Bouwmeester and Rolf F. Hertel 8. Regulating Risk: The Bigger Picture Karinne Ludlow and Peter Binks 9. Producing Safety or Managing Risks? How Regulatory Paradigms Affect Insurability Thomas K. Epprecht PART III: CASE STUDIES IN REGULATING NANOTECHNOLOGIES AND NANO-PRODUCTS 10. The Evolving Nanotechnology Environmental, Health, and Safety Landscape: A Business Perspective Oliver Tassinari, Jurron Bradley and Michael Holman 11. Regulation of Carbon Nanotubes and Other High Aspect Ratio Nanoparticles: Approaching this Challenge from the Perspective of Asbestos Robert J. Aitken, Sheona A.K. Peters, Alan D. Jones and Vicki Stone 12. Approaching the Nanoregulation Problem in Chemicals Legislation in the EU and US Markus Widmer and Christoph Meili 13. A Good Foundation? Regulatory Oversight of Nanotechnologies Using Cosmetics as a Case Study Geert van Calster and Diana M. Bowman 14. Therapeutic Products: Regulating Drugs and Medical Devices Rogério Sá Gaspar 15. Regulatory Perspectives on Nanotechnologies in Foods and Food Contact Materials Anna Gergely, Qasim Chaudhry and Diana M. Bowman 16. Regulation of Nanoscale Materials under Media-specific Environmental Laws Linda K. Breggin and John Pendergrass 17. Military Applications: Special Conditions for Regulation Jürgen Altmann 18. Regulating Nanotechnology through Intellectual Property Rights Gregory N. Mandel PART IV: THE FUTURE REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 19. The Role of NGOs in Governing Nanotechnologies: Challenging the ‘Benefits versus Risks’ Framing of Nanotech Innovation Georgia Miller and Gyorgy Scrinis 20. Voluntary Measures in Nanotechnology Risk Governance: The Difficulty of Holding the Wolf by the Ears Christoph Meili and Markus Widmer 21. The Role of Risk Management Frameworks and Certification Bodies Thorsten Weidl, Gerhard Klein and Rolf Zöllner 22. Risk Governance in the Field of Nanotechnologies: Core Challenges of an Integrative Approach Ortwin Renn and Antje Grobe 23. International Coordination and Cooperation: The Next Agenda in Nanomaterials Regulation Robert Falkner, Linda K. Breggin, Nico Jaspers, John Pendergrass and Read Porter 24. Transnational Regulation of Nanotechnology: Reality or Romanticism? Kenneth W. Abbott, Douglas J. Sylvester and Gary E. Marchant 25. From Novel Materials to Next Generation Nanotechnology: A New Approach to Regulating the Products of Nanotechnology J. Clarence Davies PART V: CONCLUSION 26. Conclusions: Triggers, Gaps, Risks and Trust Andrew D. Maynard, Diana M. Bowman and Graeme A. Hodge Index

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Book SynopsisJossey-Bass/Pfeiffer is actively engaged in publishing insightful human resource development (HRD) materials. The organization has earned an international reputation as the leading source of practical resources that are immediatley useful to today''s consultants, trainers, facilitators, and managers in a variety of industries. All materials are designed by practicing professionals who are continually experimenting with new techniques. Thus, readers and users benefit from the fresh and thoughtful approach that underlies Jossey-Bass/ Pfeiffer''s experientially-based materials, books, workbooks, instruments, and other learning resources and programs. This broad range of products is designed to help human resource practitioners increase individual, group, and organizational effectiveness and provide a varity of training and intervention technologies as well as background in the field.

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Book SynopsisThis unique Handbook provides an in-depth overview of the themes and direction of science, technology, innovation, and public policy in an increasingly globalized world. Leading authorities discuss current debates, research issues, and prospects, and present a foundation for the development of global policy.Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors viii Editors’ Introduction: Science, Technology, and Innovation Go Global 1 Daniele Archibugi and Andrea Filippetti Part I Global Trends 13 1 The Convergence Paradox: The Global Evolution of National Innovation Systems 15 Fulvio Castellacci and Jose Miguel Natera 2 World Top University Rankings: From Distribution to Implications on National Knowledge Creation and Competitiveness 46 Thanh Quang Le and Kam Ki Tang 3 The International Race of Top Supercomputers and Its Implications 69 Kam Ki Tang and Thanh Quang Le 4 Soft Innovation and Changes in Product Aesthetics: An Omitted Dimension in Economic Analyses of Innovation Activities 88 Paul Stoneman 5 Is the World of Science Moving to the East? What Bibliometrics Says 109 Ping Zhou and Jiang li Part II The Globalization of Technology and Innovation 125 6 Innovation, Internationalization, and the Transnational Corporation 127 Grazia Ietto‐Gillies 7 International R&D Alliances by Firms: Origins and Development 144 Rajneesh Narula and Andrea Martínez‐Noya 8 The Globalization of Knowledge‐Intensive Services 171 Ian Miles and Marcela Miozzo 9 Capital and Technology Flows: Changing Technology Acquisition Strategies in Developing Countries 191 Suma Athreye and Sandeep Kapur 10 Clusters and Global Innovation: The Role of Connectedness and Connectivity 212 Mark Lorenzen and Ram Mudambi 11 New Product Development in Emerging Economies: Innovation in Reverse from China 228 Simone Corsi, Alberto Di Minin, and Andrea Piccaluga 12 Crowdfunding: Toward the Democratization of Innovation Financing 245 Alessandro Cordova, Johanna Dolci, and Gianfranco Gianfrate Part III Spaces and Flows of Knowledge 267 13 Harnessing the Geography of Innovation: Toward Evidence‐Based Economic Development Policy 269 Maryann P. Feldman and Jongmin Choi 14 Multinational Enterprises Innovation Networks and the Role of Cities 290 Simona Iammarino and Philip McCann 15 The Rise of the Global Creative Class 313 Richard Florida and Charlotta Mellander 16 Global Science Collaboration 343 Stefan Hennemann and Ingo Liefner 17 International Mobility of Scientists 364 Kieron Flanagan 18 The Role of Global Connectedness in the Development of Indigenous Science in Middle‐Income Countries 382 Helena Barnard, Robin Cowan, Marta Fernandez de Arroyabe Arranz, and Moritz Müller 19 Global Trends in Brain Drain and Likely Scenario in the Coming Years 407 Alessio Terzi Part IV Global Institutions and Intellectual Property Rights 419 20 The Globalization of Intellectual Property Rights 421 Andrea Filippetti and Daniele Archibugi 21 Patents, Monopoly Power, and the Pricing of Pharmaceuticals in Low‐Income Nations 443 F.M. Scherer 22 Global Governance and Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Information Society: At the Crossroads of IPRs and Innovation 458 Paolo Davide Farah and Riccardo Tremolada Part V The Global Governance of Science and Technology 477 23 Knowledge as Global Public Good 479 Daniele Archibugi and Andrea Filippetti 24 From Governmental Open Data Toward Governmental Open Innovation (GOI): A Global Perspective 504 Sabine Brunswicker and Jeremiah Johnson 25 Serendipity and Chance in Scientific Discovery: Policy Implications for Global Society 525 Donald Gillies 26 Global Climate Change and the Direction of Technological Change 540 Andrew Tylecote 27 Global Risks: Cause and Consequence of the New Interactions Between Science, Technology, and Society 558 Jean‐Yves Heurtebise 28 Globalization, Regionalization, and Technological Change 575 Frederick Guy Index 597

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Book SynopsisTechnical ideas may be solid or even groundbreaking, but if these ideas cannot be clearly communicated, reviewers of technical documents are likely to reject the argument for advancing these ideas. This book presents a scientific approach to writing that mirrors the sensibilities of scientists and engineers.Table of ContentsA Note from the Series Editor, xiii Acknowledgments, xv Foreword, xvii Preface, xxi 1 Introduction to the Approach 1 PART I Sentences 9 2 Qualifiers Used in Sentences 11 3 Subordinate Clauses Used as Qualifiers 21 4 Explanatory Phrases, Participle Phrases, and Major Prepositional Phrases 31 5 Infinitive Phrases, and the General Rule for Punctuating Qualifiers 45 6 Sentences with Two Qualifiers 55 7 Higher Orders of Punctuation 69 8 Strategies to Improve Sentences with Qualifiers 77 PART II Lists 89 9 Two-Item Lists 91 10 Multiple-Item Lists 103 11 Strategies for Writing Better Lists 111 PART III Word Choice and Placement 119 12 Adjectives and Adverbs 121 13 Precision in Word Usage 135 PART IV Beyond Sentences 149 14 Paragraphs 151 15 Arguments 163 16 Justification of Arguments 173 17 Organization and Presentation 181 References, 193 About the Author, 207 Index, 209

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