S Michael: 742 books
Corruption in the Contemporary World
Theory, Practice, and Hotspots
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2014
This book deals with large-scale, systemic corruption, a phenomenon that it identifies as part of the political landscape in most, if not all, societies of the contemporary world. While the analysis is grounded in the political thought of earlier thinkers, especially Edmund Burke, and integrates the...
by Daniel M. Hausman, Michael S. McPherson
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2006
This 2006 book shows through accessible argument and numerous examples how understanding moral philosophy can improve economic analysis, how moral philosophy can benefit from economists' analytical tools, and how economic analysis and moral philosophy together can inform public policy. Part I explores...
by Michael S. Long, Thomas A. Bryant
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2007
A closely held firm is not a smaller version of a large public firm, anymore than a child is a miniature adult. Recognizing that value comes from the ability to generate future cash flows, this book emphasizes the differences between the large and small firms when presenting the concepts to value the closely held firm.
Teaching for Learning
101 Intentionally Designed Educational Activities to Put Students on the Path to Success
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2015
Despite a growing body of research on teaching methods, instructors lack a comprehensive resource that highlights and synthesizes proven approaches. Teaching for Learning fills that gap. Each of the one hundred and one entries:
describes an approach and lists its essential features and elements
demonstrates...
by Michael S. Carolan
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2013
In this challenging work, the author argues that the goal of any food system should not simply be to provide the cheapest calories possible. A secure food system is one that affords people and nations – in both the present and future – the capabilities to prosper and lead long, happy, and healthy...
by Fisher Investments, Michael Kelly, Andrew S. Teufel
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2011
The Fisher Investments On series is designed to provide individual investors, students, and aspiring investment professionals the tools necessary to understand and analyze investment opportunities—primarily for investing in global stocks.
Each guide is an easily accessible primer to economic...
Financial Management of Health Care Organizations
An Introduction to Fundamental Tools, Concepts and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2013
This new Fourth Edition of Financial Management of Health Care Organizations, offers an introduction to the most-used tools and techniques of health care financial management, including health care accounting and financial statements; managing cash, billings and collections; making major capital investments;...
by Anthony Minessale, Darren Schreiber, Michael S. Collins
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2010
This book is a step-by-step tutorial with clear instructions and screenshots to guide you through the creation of a complete, cost-effective telephony system. You will start with installation, walk through the different features, and see how to manage and maintain the system. If you are an IT professional...
Transitional Ministry Today
Successful Strategies for Churches and Pastors
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2014
Transitional ministry can be tremendously helpful for congregations in times of change, and yet, to be successful today transitional ministers and churches need to take into account the major changes in the religious landscape. From the decline of mainline churches to the rise of those who don’t...
by Anthony Minessale, Michael S Collins, Darren Schreiber
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2013
This book is full of practical code examples aimed at a beginner to ease his or her learning curve.This book is written for IT professionals and enthusiasts who are interested in quickly getting a powerful telephony system up and running using the free and open source application, FreeSWITCH.Telephony experience will be helpful, but not required.
T’ai Chi & Qigong for Your Health
Historical and Scientific Foundations
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2015
T’ai Chi and qigong are popular because of their great reputations as exercises with numerous health-related benefits. Can these benefits simply be results of placebo effects? Chapters in this e-book not only provide an interesting historical backdrop in which taiji...
Power Electronics Handbook
Devices, Circuits and Applications
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2010
Power electronics, which is a rapidly growing area in terms of research and applications, uses modern electronics technology to convert electric power from one form to another, such as ac-dc, dc-dc, dc-ac, and ac-ac with a variable output magnitude and frequency. Power electronics has many applications...
The Everything College Survival Book
From Social Life to Study Skills--All You Need to Fit Right in
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2005
Starting college can be an intimidating step in anyone’s life, and The Everything College Survival Book is here to get you right into the swing of things. From deciding on a major and succeeding in your academics to joining clubs and socializing, this updated guide will keep you stress-free and...
Campaigns from the Ground Up
State House Elections in a National Context
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2015
Based on data from the most recent elections, this book examines state house races in four key states California, Texas, Michigan, and Virginia and creates simulations of campaign planning, strategizing, budgeting, fundraising, and winning in a variety of political contexts. The authors have not only...