Industry and industrial studies Books

Following an overview of the technical and historical development of the electric grid in the U.S. and Europe, this guide reviews hydropower, solar photovoltaics, wind energy, fuel cell, and battery technologies. The author also presents models for the...

This book explores the basic tenets of service excellence, opening to distinguish customer service from service excellence, and explore the driving aspects of strategy and philosophy.The brand promise to customers creates expectations; hooks targeted and...

Formally Plunkett's Biotech & Genetics Industry Almanac, this book is a complete reference guide to the business side of biotechnology, genetics, proteomics and related services. This new book contains complete profiles of the leading biotech...

This book reveals and discusses existing and potential problems derived from the transport economics domain in relation to their environment, and the social, political and economic impacts, with reference to a wide range of transport modes. It is...

Like the man himself, the columns in this book are often big-hearted, whimsical and self-deprecating. They’re keenly-observed slices of everyday life—to my mind the very best gift a general columnist can give his or her readers.Many, like the...

The automobile industry is evolving rapidly on a worldwide basis. All of the biggest, most successful firms have become totally global in nature. Plunkett's Automobile Industry Almanac will be your complete guide to this immense, fascinating industry...

Research argues that e-government technologies have positive influences on politics and democracy, improving citizens' environment as well as their engagement with their government. Although much research indicates that e-government technologies have...

In the digital world of the knowledge society, developing the infrastructures required to provide citizens with access to cultural content and tourism services demands a multi-fold analysis of social, business, and technological factors. Digital Culture...

In recent years, the focus of environmental responsibility has shifted toward companies and a variety of highly specific, heterogeneous solutions for different environmental issues have been created. These solutions comprise a special category of...

Modern military coalition operations rely on the ability of multiple independently developed networks to function cohesively, allowing information collected by different sources to be transmitted, analyzed, processed, and provided to troops involved in...

Though the emergence and popularity of the Internet has allowed for the worldwide diffusion of new technologies for business and organizations, the ways in which technologies are applied varies across industries and regions of the world. Maintaining an...

Conducting a systematic and comparative review of energy and environmental issues, especially at the regional and national levels, can improve communication among different disciplines and be helpful for managers, politicians, and stakeholders involved...

As Service-Oriented Computing (SOC) gains a wider global acceptance, the need for understanding its life cycle becomes inevitable, not only for developers, but also for users. Service Life Cycle Tools and Technologies: Methods, Trends and Advances...

The field of high technology focuses on new, rapidly developing technologies, which include electronic technology, new material technology, new energy technology, bioengineering technology, and communication technology. Social Development and High...

Traditional manufacturing systems are no longer able to satisfy new requirements introduced by increasingly global markets, resulting in the need for automated industries with high performance manufacturing systems. The integration between design and...

Tourism is a dynamic part of our economy. The global hospitality and tourism industry, which blends the lodging, food, attractions, cultural, and travel industries, is the world's largest industry with $4.5 trillion in expenditures generating 212 million...

Due to massive technological and medical advances in the life sciences (molecular genetics, biology, biochemistry, etc.), modern medicine is increasingly effective in treating individual patients, but little technological advancement has focused on...

E-health communities, also called Web-based health communities, have become popular arenas for support and sharing of experience, knowledge and advice among patients and citizens. E-health communities are used on a day-to-day basis by people who help...

When deployed as infrastructure components of real-time business processes, service computing applications we rely on for our daily activities elicit the proper addressing of performance and dependability issues. While recent developments in...

As technology becomes further engrained in the modern healthcare experience, an understanding of the impact created by the implementation of each new technology as well as the issues surrounding the today's medical experience is never more necessary. New...

The rapid improvements brought about by modern telecommunications are made possible by unfettered transmission of information, which relies on the ability to send, receive and properly utilize communication. Advanced Communication Protocol Technologies:...

We are living in a world of mobile multimedia. The field of mobile computing and multimedia is expanding in an unprecedented pace. Indicators are the rapidly increasing penetration of the smart phones and other mobile devices market around the world,...

As the global information communications technology revolution continues to reshape our public and private institutions, e-democracy should also continue to make significant strides across the world. Information Communication Technologies and the Virtual...

In recent years, with rapidly advancing technology and a more globalized culture, the importance of Information Systems has become paramount. The application of Information Systems has made a huge impact on the service sector, both public and private...

Enormous developments in the IT field and the ease in access to online resources have led to major advancements in online education. The marketing of this education is a controversial issue and the opinions on the significance of the educational...

Show your love for the "green planet" by increasing your knowledge on the renewable energy sources like wind, solar and hydro energy. By being aware of these alternative uses of energy, you can help campaign against the use of nonrenewable sources, and...

This book helps citizens use public and private partnerships to finance great projects. It is directed to architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, elected public officials and ordinary citizens who want to embrace the P3 revolution to create...

Rapid changes in healthcare and public health offer tremendous opportunities to focus on process improvement. Public health departments and agencies increasingly work collaboratively with hospitals and other community partners to promote knowledge and...

Artificial intelligence touches nearly every part of your day. While you may initially assume that technology such as smart speakers and digital assistants are the extent of it, AI has in fact rapidly become a general-purpose technology, reverberating...

As we study the ten elements of Customer Service, A Way of Life, it becomes very apparent this unique perspective will not only change your own life, but will also help shape the way others perceive you, both personally and professionally.We are...

Découvrez l'aube d'une nouvelle ère : Les liens entre l'intelligence artificielle et notre avenirImaginez un monde où chaque aspect de la vie est amélioré par l'intelligence artificielle : nos emplois, nos décisions éthiques, et même la façon dont nous...

This is a detailed handbook on rock blasting for industrial purposes, with chapters on tools and equipment, hand-use tools, using explosives, blasting underwater, and much more. "Rock Blasting" will appeal to those with an interest in the history and...

Life, Letters And Addresses Of John Craig Havemeyer is a book written by John Craig Havemeyer himself and published in 1914. The book is a memoir that details the life, achievements, and contributions of Havemeyer to the society. Havemeyer was a...

This rhetorical biography illustrates the manner in which African American woman newspaper publisher and journalist Almena Davis Lomax sought to persuade her readers of her civil rights vision--through her　Los Angeles Tribune　editorials, columns, and...

A frightening look at the meat industry's cost to public health, worker safety, and the future of medicine--as well as the potential for agricultural reform.Over the past century, new farming methods, feed additives, and social and economic structures...

The last few decades have witnessed substantial liberalization trends in various industries and countries. Starting with the deregulation of the US airline industry in 1978, regulatory restructuring took place in further network industries such as...

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""Abriss der Staats������konomie oder Staatswirtschaftslehre"" von Leopold Krug ist ein Buch, das erstmals im Jahr 1808 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es ist ein Werk �����ber die Staats������konomie, das sich mit den grundlegenden Prinzipien der...

""Abhandlungen, Die Elemente Des National Reichthums, Teil 1: Und Die Staatswirthschaft Betreffend"" ist ein Buch von Georg Sartorius, das im Jahr 1806 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es ist ein Werk �����ber die Grundlagen des Nationalreichtums und der...

Aarsberetning Vedkommende Norges Fiskerier For 1899 (1900) er en bok utgitt av Fiskeridirektoratet i Norge. Boken gir en detaljert rapport om fiskeriene i Norge i l������pet av ������ret 1899. Den inneholder informasjon om fiskebestander,...

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor...

The Farmer's Side: His Troubles And Their Remedy is a book written by William Alfred Peffer and published in 1891. The book is a comprehensive guide that discusses the challenges faced by farmers and provides practical solutions to overcome them. Peffer,...

The Farmer's Promotion Book, written by C.G. Reinhold and originally published in 1856, presents a new and scientific approach to manuring for farmers. The book aims to provide practical guidance for farmers to improve their agricultural practices and...

The Farmer's and Mechanic's Practical Architect: Guide in Rural Economy is a book written by James H. Hammond in 1858. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for farmers and mechanics, providing practical advice on various aspects of rural economy. The...