An updated edition of the best-selling guide to the art and science of mass collaboration features an additional chapter that shares practical guidelines on how to apply Wikinomics to one's own organization. 30,000 first printing.[...]
The acclaimed bestseller that's teaching the world about the power of mass collaboration.
Translated into more than twenty languages and named one of the best business books of the year by reviewers around the world, "Wikinomics" has become essential reading for business people everywhere. It e[...]
In their bestseller "Wikinomics," Don Tapscott and Anthony Williams showed the world how mass collaboration was changing the way businesses commu-nicate, create value, and compete in the new global marketplace.
This sequel shows that in more than a dozen fields--from finance to health care, sci[...]
From the snazziest waterfront hotel to the tastiest local markets to the most picturesque drive along the Mediterranean, we give you everything you need for a memorable trip.
Offers coverage of wine tourism and cooking schools, and resources for people looking to rent a villa and tips to [...]
The main objective of this book is to explore the powerful consequences of being socially outcast at the neurophysiological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral levels.[...]
Reiseguiden som viser deg det de andre bare beskriver. Revidert 2009. For et par generasjoner siden var Provence for franskmenn et sted med dorske og naive middelhavsboere. For utlendingene var det et idyllisk sted, forbeholdt kunstnere og de rike. Nå er Provence forandret til en region der franskm[...]
Since 1988, there has been much literature published on the chemistry of nitric oxide, particularly in the field of S-nitrosation and the chemistry of S-nitroso compounds. Written by a chemist for the chemistry community, this book provides an update of the chemistry of nitrosation reactions, dealin[...]
A distinguished collection of readings representing the fundamental perspectives of criminology theory, this anthology presents original classics that are intelligible to undergraduates as well as graduates. It includes classic works from criminologists such as Cesare Beccaria, Jeremy Bentham, Cesar[...]
Imagine a world where everyone has superpowers. That is, except you. You are the same old turgid, miserable, lonely loser you've always been. But when it comes to superpowers, apparently you can indeed have too much of a good thing. With everyone able to destroy tower blocks with a single punch, any[...]
In the cold regions, freezing of the ground presents major geotechnical and environmental challenges. In Russia, oil and gas gives these regions special economic and geopolitical significance. After glasnost, it became evident that research there was more comprehensive but the problems far greater t[...]
The answers are in this groundbreaking book by two founders of the emerging science of Darwinian medicine, who deftly synthesize the latest research on disorders ranging from allergies to Alzheimer's and from cancer to Huntington's chorea. Why We Get Sick compels readers to reexamine the age-old att[...]
For people in the early Middle Ages, the earth, air, water and ether teemed with other beings. Some of these were sentient creatures that swam, flew, slithered or stalked through the same environments inhabited by their human contemporaries. Others were objects that a modern beholder would be unlike[...]
"Analysis and Management of Animal Populations" deals with the processes involved in making informed decisions about the management of animal populations. It covers the modeling of population responses to management actions, the estimation of quantities needed in the modeling effort, and the applica[...]
The authoritative resource for criminological theory. Criminological Theory, 6/e provides concise chronological coverage of all the major criminological theories. The text puts theories into socio-historical context to illustrate how and why certain theories evolved, why they were popular at particu[...]
For courses in Criminology. Taking a sociological perspective, this book discusses the major theories of crime-from classical theories to new theories such as Cultural Criminology and Peacemaking Criminology. The book offers a balanced presentation-presenting each theory,s social and intellectual he[...]
Successful first edition, thoroughly revised and updated with expanded coverage of topical material
Theme-based approach in line with current teaching practice
New section on techniques and experimental approaches with suggestions for student-based project work
Concise and affordable overvi[...]
Bringing Life to Schools and Schools to Life. Offering a fresh approach to bringing life to schools and schools to life, this book goes beyond touting the benefits of learning gardens to survey them as a whole-systems design solution with potential to address myriad interrelated social, ecological, [...]
In terms of worldwide mortality, liver cancer is the third commonest cancer. This book provides practical clinical information to help clinicians better assess and treat their patients, and focuses on the issues that arise most often.[...]
Introduce your students to management science techniques with the thorough, applications-oriented coverage you can trust from the definitive leader in traditional management science texts. The best-selling Anderson/Sweeney/Williams/Martin's INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT SCIENCE: A QUANTITATIVE APPROACH[...]
Designed for Elementary and Pre-intermediate students, Pair Work 1 provides intensive one-to-one conversation practice using a wide range of activities, including: making suggestions; giving and acting-on instructions; expressing opinions; comparing thoughts and reactions, and much more.[...]
Peace operations are now a principal tool for managing armed conflict and building world peace. The fully revised, expanded and updated second edition of Understanding Peacekeeping provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the theory, practice and politics of contemporary peace opera[...]
After the Cold War, Africa earned the dubious distinction of being the world's most bloody continent. But how can we explain this proliferation of armed conflicts? What caused them and what were their main characteristics? And what did the world's governments do to stop them? In addressing these and[...]
Boxed set of The Velveteen Principles and The Velveteen Rabbit, beautifully slip-cased and shrink-wrapped Margery Williams's classic The Velveteen Rabbit tells the story of a stuffed rabbit who finds himself looked down on by the other toys. With the help of the Skin Horse, he learns that real is n[...]