William B : 482 books
Climate Conundrums
What the Climate Debate Reveals About Us
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2015
It is generally assumed that, in polite company, you don’t talk politics, religion, or money. But in recent years, it seems “climate change” needs to be added to that list. Incorporating all of the above, few topics can divide a dinner party faster. Yet, while much ink has been spilled on both...
Emergent Behavior in Complex Systems Engineering
A Modeling and Simulation Approach
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2018
A comprehensive text that reviews the methods and technologies that explore emergent behavior in complex systems engineering in multidisciplinary fields
In Emergent Behavior in Complex Systems Engineering, the authors present the theoretical considerations and the tools required to enable the...
Perspectives on Complex Global Challenges
Education, Energy, Healthcare, Security, and Resilience
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2016
Examines current and prospective challenges surrounding global challenges of education, energy, healthcare, security, and resilience
This book discusses issues in large-scale systems in the United States and around the world. The authors examine the challenges of education, energy, healthcare,...
Modeling and Visualization of Complex Systems and Enterprises
Explorations of Physical, Human, Economic, and Social Phenomena
Language: English
Release Date: July 6, 2015
Explains multi-level models of enterprise systems and covers modeling methodology
This book addresses the essential phenomena underlying the overall behaviors of complex systems and enterprises. Understanding these phenomena can enable improving these systems. These phenomena range from physical,...
Team Cohesion
Advances in Psychological Theory, Methods and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2015
This volume will document the state-of the-science (and practice) on what contributes to effective team cohesion in complex teams. The volume will contain recent developments on theory-building, methodology and the practice of team cohesion.
by Trin Aiyara, Alvin Cheng-Hin Lim, Ngeow Chow-Bing
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2018
In 2012, the Communist Party of China (CPC) inaugurated the Xi Jinping era when it elected him to be the General Secretary of the CPC. The following year Xi was elected President of the People’s Republic of China. The Xi Jinping era has seen a remarkable transformation of Chinese foreign policy,...
by William B. Ward, Mustafa Z. Younis
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2012
This book reviews the elder care literature pertaining to the Arab world and proposes steps that can be taken to improve the health and quality of life of older people in this region. Organized in three main sections (Program Assessment, Program Planning, Conclusions and Recommendations), the book...
by William B. Willers
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2013
In this inspired collection, some of America's mprovocative thinkers and writers reflect on nature and enviornmetnal science--reaching compelling conclusions about humanity's relationship to the earth. Balanced by science and fact,*Learning to Listen to the Land*explains the significance of our modern...
by William B. Yeats
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Breakers
A Novel
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013
This “accomplished sequel” to the acclaimed novel Highliners once again “captures the bitter realities and joyful rewards of a fisherman’s life” (Publishers Weekly).
Now a respected skipper, Hank Crawford is running his own boat. And with a hefty mortgage to pay off, a brand-new boat,...
Twain's Treasure
The Phantom Files, #1
Language: English
Release Date: July 24, 2018
Dead men tell no tales. Except to me. When I'm around, they can't shut up.
My name is Alex April, and I see ghosts. Worse, they see me. If my paranormal-obsessed best friend Bones knew, he'd be crazy happy. But only one thing happens when I acknowledge their presence. Trouble. I've gotten so...
by William B Stephenson Jr.
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2013
A description of the rugged life in Alaska at the turn of the twentieth century. 'If the idea that Alaska is the "land of ice and snow" is gradually disappearing another idea just as erroneous seems likely to take its place. This is that Alaska is the "land of gold." While it is...
by William B. Carey, Sean C. McDevit
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2013
Published in 1994, Prevention And Early Intervention is a valuable contribution to the field of Psychiatry/clinical Psychology.
Health with a Mission
Lose Weight by Gaining Health: Twelve Weeks of Personal Transformation
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2010
This twelve-week program is based on Gods principles for health, founded on the belief that God designed us to be healthy and has given us what we need. By applying Gods design to our life, we quickly begin gaining health. Each day will have a devotion, a lesson for the day, and a journal where you...