Entrepreneurship, by Robert Hisrich, Michael Peters and Dean Shepherd has been designed to clearly instruct students on the process of formulating, planning, and implementing a new venture. Students are exposed to detailed descriptions of ‘how to’ embark on a new venture in a logical manner. Comprehensive cases at the end of the text have been hand-picked by the authors to go hand-in-hand w…
With explanations and real-life case studies, combined with an extensive array of aids to learning, this introductory text integrates features which provide a framework to help students learn the major concepts behind managerial finance. point-by-point at the end of the chapters and noted in the assignment material. More logically, the chapter on the analysis of financial statements is now plac…
The objective of this book is to provide an up-to-date survey of developments in computer security. Central problems that confront security designers and security administrators include defining the threats to computer and network systems, evaluating the relative risks of these threats, and developing cost-effective and user friendly countermeasures.
Knowledge Management (KM) is strongly rooted in the discipline of Knowledge Engineering (KE), which in turn grew partly out of the artificial intelligence field. Despite their close relationship, however, many KM specialists have failed to fully recognize the synergy or acknowledge the power that KE methodologies, techniques, and tools hold for enhancing the state of the art in Knowledge Manage…
Knowledge Engineering, as a discipline and a profession, has emerged from the practical application of decades of research into artificial intelligence and intelligent systems. In particular, knowledge engineering refers to the development of systems that use knowledge, rather than data, to solve many novel computing problems. This is achieved by the application of computing techniques, closely…
Industrial Waste Treatment Handbook provides the most reliable methodology for identifying which waste types are produced from particular industrial processes and how they can be treated. There is a thorough explanation of the fundamental mechanisms by which pollutants become dissolved or become suspended in water or air. Building on this knowledge, the reader will learn how different treatment…
Offers a comprehensive introduction to probability and statistics. Through the use of examples, this book helps you in putting the statistical methods to use. It emphasizes concepts, models, methodology, and applications that aim to facilitate your understanding.
Originally published by Stevenson, Inc. , this practical resource provides nonprofit leaders and professionals with advice on increasing media exposure, preparing staff to handle media inquiries, and tips and best practices for preparing for media interviews.