Since the beginning of the industrial age, many m... more

Since the beginning of the industrial age, many machines have grown steadily smaller even as they have grown more powerful and complex. Nanotechnology, based on the science of the infinitesimally small, takes technology beyond most popular definitions of reality, to a realm of molecular machines, cell-sized computers, and other astounding possibilities. Nanotechnology reveals a spectacular view of the immediate future of nanotechnology and its applications in medicine, computing, manufacturing, engineering and countless other arenas that affect our world, redefining how we work, play, and live.Will nanoscale transistors enable computers to outstrip the combined power of all the supercomputers currently in the world? Can gold nanoparticles bond with and destroy cancer cells? Will gargantuan elevators lift satellites to their orbits? The possibilities for the not-too-distant future are astounding. But nanotech is already real: It makes tennis balls last longer. It makes paints and coatings stick better. It makes pants impervious to coffee spills. Its made car tires stronger for decades. And in 2003, President Bush signed the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, a $3.7 billion grant that represents the largest federally funded science initiative since President Kennedy established the space program.... less

From Asthma to Varicose Veins an outline of the ... more

From Asthma to Varicose Veins an outline of the reasons why dis-ease occurred in the first place, various ways you can take charge and improve your health, including complementary treatments recommended to help the body and the mind in the healing process. Why does one person get sick whilst another exposed to exactly the same virus, germ or bug stay perfectly well? Our body is a mirror of our mind and soul, and by discovering the emotional, mental and spiritual causes of a disease as well as the physical ones, we have more resources to actually heal our bodies instead of merely treating the symptoms. Whilst recognising that allopathic medicine has its place, this useful book enables the reader to take charge of their own health and well-being thanks to a comprehensive listing and description of the complementary treatments available for specific conditions. Pills and surgery do not always cure the underlying problem and can create new symptoms and side effects. Complementary therapies ranging from homeopathy, aromatherapy, Bach flower remedies, osteopathy, energy healing, hypnotherapy and many more can help where allopathic methods fail or bring only partial results, because they take a more holistic view of the whole person that you are.... less

As industrial competition increases, companies ar... more

As industrial competition increases, companies are increasingly using new manufacturing techniques in order to remain competitive. Among the many tools and processes used in advanced manufacturing firms today are Operator Empowerment; Total Quality Management; Quality Systems ISO 9000 and QS 9000; Total Productive Maintenance; Just-in-Time Production; Computer Simulation; Process Reengineering; Automation Technologies; and Project Management. In a fast-changing business environment, companies not familiar with these new techniques are in danger of falling dangerously behind in the race to achieve manufacturing excellence.The Handbook of Modern Manufacturing Techniques explains in detail the concepts and capabilities of each of the above techniques. The emphasis throughout the handbook is on the practical application of these new approaches, supported by numerous diagrams, tables and examples. Each chapter is a self-contained description of the various techniques and introduces the concepts through a series of steps: introduction, definition, suitability and analysis of the technique. The reader will thus gain a thorough and pragmatic understanding of these new processes and will be able to determine whether they are appropriate for their specific needs.... less

As companies become bigger and more powerful, the... more

As companies become bigger and more powerful, the need to oversee them grows ever, and ever more difficult to achieve... From the author of Just Reward?, this is a cutting-edge analysis of corporate governance, and the way that company directors accountability is moving into new realms.Polly Peck, Robert Maxwell, BCCI.... There are many examples of abuse of power in large corporations and the damage this can cause. Recent developments in the field of corporate governance have made significant progress in highlighting the importance of these issues, but we are still a very long way from a workable system which can truly protect the interests of the innocent, without hampering high performance by companies.Anthony Williams shows how we can take things forward. The book includes a review of the way in which directors are currently regulated, and explains how the systems already in place can be modified to provide the protection we need.... less

This book covers a wide range of topics providing... more

This book covers a wide range of topics providing an indepth information on Machine Design Components. It consists of 16 chapters which cover subjects like materials, hydraulics, shaft design, cams, lubrication etc. It also covers materials that is not included in other machine design text. The book includes many realistic design problems and offers solution to them. It displays flow charts and provides formulas, calculus, vector analysis and basic familiarity with numerical methods and computer programming that will enable students to analyse machine design programs.... less

Art of Developing Personal Power' shows you how t... more

Art of Developing Personal Power' shows you how to unlock and unleash an amazing force inside you by talking out loud in a special way to program your mind for success. The book presents 20 specific everyday situations job interviews, arguments with your spouse, blocked creativity and gives explicit instructions on how to successfully deal with them through the effective art of self-talk. It also provides instructions on devising your own successful scenarios for unique situations.... less

When it was originally published (as The Laws of ... more

When it was originally published (as The Laws of Scientific Hand Reading), Benhams book immediately transformed the image of palm reading from a hucksters trick to a practice with a firm scientific basis. It quickly became an essential reference work for anyone serious about palm reading. The Essential Work shows and explains all facets of palmistry thoroughly in language anyone can understand.The Essential Work brings Benhams original text back in print. It also updates many of the graphics, (more than 400 illustrations and photographs), which have become obscured through numerous printings. Benhams words remain as viable today as they were 100 years ago, as they form the foundation of modern palmistry.... less

When managers are plagued by reverse delegation, ... more

When managers are plagued by reverse delegation, the monkeys (assignments) end up on their backs and desks rather than those of their subordinates. Thus, many managers find themselves running out of time while their employees are running out of workthey fall behind in their employees work as well as in their own.This book underscores the value of assigning, delegating, and controlling the monkeys that dominate a managers time by partnering with employees for their care and feeding.Effective managers eliminate reverse delegation by training their employee to become self-reliant (rather than boss-reliant) members of an interdependent team, freeing up time for (1) key personal and professional relationships and (2) planning, organizing, leading, and making sure things stay on track, on time, and under budget.... less

Succession planning and management and leadership... more

Succession planning and management and leadership development figure prominently on the agenda of many top managers. Yet, the task often falls to human resource management (HRM) and workplace learning and performance (WLP) professionals to spearhead and coordinate efforts to establish and operate planned succession programs and avert succession crises. HRM and WLP professionals often need assistance when they coordinate, establish, operate, or evaluate SP&M programs. This book is intended to provide that help. It offers practical, how-to-do-it advice on SP&M.Updated and expanded to reflect the latest trends and best practices in succession management, Effective Succession Planning presents strategies for creating a complete, systematic succession planning program.... less

This completely revised second edition of Beyond ... more

This completely revised second edition of Beyond Training and Development unlocks the extraordinary potential of Human Performance Enhancement (HPE) that focuses on accomplishments instead of behavior.Packed with eye-opening examples, ready-to-use self-assessment tools and worksheets, easy-to-read charts and tables, concise summaries of the existing literature, and original data from a recent survey of training and development professionals, Beyond Training and Development guides you through the HPE process, including how to: Build a convincing business case for change and assess the competencies your staff will need in their expanded roles Gather and analyze information on the current level of performance in your organization Envision what should be happening by conducting the often neglected step of environmental scanningthen comparing the results with your internal appraisal Clarify present and future performance gaps, either working as a solitary analyst or adopting a team approach that empowers stakeholders... less