David W : 792 books

Book cover of Ordinary Differential Equations: Basics and Beyond
by David G. Schaeffer, John W. Cain
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2016

This book develops the theory of ordinary differential equations (ODEs), starting from an introductory level (with no prior experience in ODEs assumed) through to a graduate-level treatment of the qualitative theory, including bifurcation theory (but not chaos).  While proofs are rigorous, the exposition...
Book cover of Natural Gas Markets After Deregulation

Natural Gas Markets After Deregulation

Methods of Analysis and Research Needs

by Harry G. Broadman, W. David Montgomery
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2016

Originally published in 1983, Broadman and Montgomery present an agenda for further research into deregulated natural gas markets by relating natural gas production, transmission and distribution with the economic function of contracts and local distribution companies. This work raises fundamental...
Book cover of Higher Education in the American West

Higher Education in the American West

Regional History and State Contexts

by Richard W. Jonsen, Patty Limerick, David A. Longanecker
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2014

Higher Education in the American West: Regional History and State Contexts is the first comprehensive regional history of American higher education. It offers new historical research on how societal forces and state actions brought about the region's one thousand two hundred institutions of higher learning in 15 western states.
Book cover of Evaluating Novel Threats to the Homeland

Evaluating Novel Threats to the Homeland

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Cruise Missiles

by Brian A. Jackson, David R. Frelinger, Michael J. Lostumbo
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2008

Changes in technology and adversary behavior will invariably produce new threats that must be assessed by defense and homeland security planners. An example of such a novel threat is the use of cruise missiles or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by terrorist groups. Individual threats cannot be assessed...
Book cover of The United Nations and Education

The United Nations and Education

Multilateralism, Development and Globalisation

by David Coleman, Phillip W. Jones
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2004

The UN is often questioned about its ongoing relevance and overall effectiveness in the 21st century, particularly in its involvement with educational policy and co-operation around the globe. This ground-breaking book examines the four key agencies within the UN system that share the vital role of...
Book cover of Practical Female Psychology : for the Practical Man
by David Clare, Joseph W. South, Franco
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2013

Practical Female Psychology for the Practical Man is a unique examination of women and relationships in an era of material equality between the sexes. Despite vast gains in the welfare of women, especially in the modern West, both men and women are finding relationships ranging from dating to marriage...
Book cover of Horrific Humor and the Moment of Droll Grimness in Cinema
by Cynthia J. Miller, Moritz Fink, William Quiterio
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2017

Horrific Humor and the Moment of Droll Grimness in Cinema: Sidesplitting sLaughter presents the first focused look at the moment in audience reception where screams and laughter collide. John A. Dowell and Cynthia J. Miller bring together twelve essays from an international collection of authors across...
Book cover of Behavior, Health, and Environmental Stress
by Sheldon Cohen, Gary W. Evans, Daniel Stokols
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2013

Eight years ago, four psychologists with varying backgrounds but a common in­ terest in the impact of environmental stress on behavior and health met to plan a study of the effects of aircraft noise on children. The impetus for the study was an article in the Los Angeles Times about architectural...
Book cover of Local History in England
by W. G. Hoskins, David Hey
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2014

Considered to be the classic introduction to the subject, this third edition has been carefully revised and updated to take account of the developments in the subject, and includes an extensive newly compiled bibliography and twice the number of illustrations as in previous editions.
Book cover of Best Practices in Catholic Church Ministry Performance Management
by James H. Alphen, Christopher Anderson, John Rev. Beal
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2010

The Church is not a business, but it does have a stewardship responsibility to ensure that all of its resources are used as effectively as possible to carry out God's work on earth. In the case of human resource assets, good stewardship involves assisting those engaged in ministry (whether clerical...
Book cover of The Recorder

The Recorder

A Research and Information Guide

by Richard W. Griscom, David Lasocki
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2003

A Choice "Best Academic" book in its first edition, The Recorder remains an essential resource for anyone who wants to know about this instrument. This new edition is thoroughly redone, takes account of the publishing activity of the years since its first publication, and still follows the original organization.
Book cover of Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Microanalysis
by Joseph I. Goldstein, Dale E. Newbury, Joseph R. Michael
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2017

This thoroughly revised and updated Fourth Edition of a time-honored text provides the reader with a comprehensive introduction to the field of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS) for elemental microanalysis, electron backscatter diffraction analysis (EBSD)...
Book cover of Achieving sustainable cultivation of sugarcane Volume 1

Achieving sustainable cultivation of sugarcane Volume 1

Cultivation techniques, quality and sustainability

by Dr Louis Jean Claude Autrey, Salem Saumtally, Asha Dookun-Saumtally
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2017

Sugarcane is the source of over three quarters of the world’s sugar, and is grown widely in the tropics and sub-tropics. Despite rising demand, average yields have not increased significantly, partly because of continued vulnerability to pests and diseases. In addition, cultivation has been seen...
Book cover of Truth in the Public Sphere
by David I. Backer, Chris Balaschak, Makeda Best
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2016

Truth in the Public Sphere seeks to understand the significance of truth for the everyday world of human communication. To this end, this book explores the place of truth in several facets of the public sphere: language, ethics, journalism, politics, media, and art. Featuring an international group...
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