Life-Cycle Costing: Using Activity-Based Costing and Monte Carlo Methods to Manage Future Costs and Risks

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Everyone jokes about the 20/20 hindsight of cost management. In Life-Cycle Costing, Jan Emblemsvag proposes to do something about it.

Here's a new approach to life cycle costing that brings activity-based costing, risk, and uncertainty into the forefront. You'll focus on future costs and learn how you can perform any type of cost management activity better than before by introducing uncertainty into models and exploiting them to the max.

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Title: Activity-based Life-Cycle Costing.(Life-Cycle Costing: Using Activity-Based Costing and Monte Carlo Methods to Manage Future Costs and Risks)(Book Review)
Author: Jean-Victor Cote
Publication: Strategic Finance (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: 24(2)

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From one of the world's leading consultants, authors and practitioners in the area of supply chain management comes the most extensive coverage of the subject to date. Bringing more than 18 years of experience in logistics, manufacturing, purchasing, customer service, and supply chain management in a wide variety of industries, William Copacino offers his unique insight and recommendations in Supply Chain Management. This important book provides an overview of all areas of supply chain management in a concise yet informative style. Any busy executive or manager looking to deepen his or her understanding of supply chain management will find this efficient reading. Ideal for manufacturers, service companies, suppliers, distributors and retailers in consumer product, electronic, automotive, pharmaceutical and medical product industries. Provides strategies, tools and techniques for both executives and managers in production, purchasing, inventory control, customer service, distribution and accounting. Academicians will find it fits the growing needs of students studying business and especially production/operations management.

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Good Compilation of thoughts on Supply Chain.......1998-09-04

This is a Compilation of good articles. It gives an idea about Supply Chain thoughts developed over a period of time. We cannot see all articles connected and establish a chain of thoughts because it seems a book was not planned when the author was writing these articles. However,Very good book for knowing the fundamental concepts of supply chain.

A series of articles does not make a book........1998-08-05

I was disappointed. Make sure you understand that this book is a compilation of a series of articles that appeared from mid-1980 to mid-1990. Two problems arise: 1) Since each article is brief, there is no depth to the subject matter, and 2) though a valiant attempt was made to organize the articles into logical chapters and categories, the truth-of-the-matter is that the flow of information from one article to another can be disjointed and difficult to follow. With all due respect, the author points this out in his Introduction, but alas, I had already purchased the book.

Outstanding! Worth the $$$........1998-05-22

Perfect book for anyone interested in learning the fundamental and competitive advantages of supply chain planning. Very interesting and enlightening. It's quite rare that I respond to book reviews, it's that good!

basic and introductory, a mix of articles on logistics.......1998-02-09

Gives a rough idea on supply chain management.Fails to elaborate on he subject, sometimes no link between one article to other. The author has the ability to explain very well. Better to take some leading journal articles for discussion.

Supply Chain Management: The Basics and Beyond

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Supply Chain Management: The Basics and Beyond
William C. Copacino
Manufacturer: Saint Lucie Pr
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OM03RE

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The new edition of this well established handbook provides up-to-date information on a topic of increasing importance across a range of disciplines and practices. It covers, the debate concerning children's rights and developments in rights provision over the last twenty years. It also addresses the impact of recent British legislation on children's rights; the key provisions of the UN Convention and Human Rights Act; and issues and developments in Europe, Scandinavia and China. br i The New Handbook of Children's Rights /i offers a comprehensive and radical appraisal of the field which will be invaluable to students and professionals alike.

The Handbook of Children's Rights: Comparative Policy and Practice

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The Handbook of Children's Rights: Comparative Policy and Practice

Manufacturer: Routledge
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0415110599

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Bringing together contributions from academics, social welfare practitioners, educationalists, child psychologists and politicians, The Handbook of Children's Rights is the first comprehensive and radical appraisal of developments in children's rights in international settings.

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In 1493, Christopher Columbus, on his second voyage to the West Indies, brought cuttings of sugar cane from the Canary Islands, which at that time was Spain's chief supplier. The Spanish colonizers who followed Columbus brought with them a supremely confident belief in European right and power, and a formidable arsenal of cultural domination with which they proceeded to plunder the entire region. But all this cultural technology was to be outweighed eventually by the impact of sugar. These few cuttings of sugar cane brought by Columbus were to have the most profound effect, not only in the Caribbean, but in world structures of imperial power, in the relations between vast communities of people and, ultimately, in the political shape of the world itself.

Sugar was a commodity which revolutionised European habits of consumption. In this sense, it is one of the most significant of the many influences of colonial societies which circulated back into metropolitan culture. Its impact was a direct result of the consequences of plantation slavery and its emergent cultures. It was largely around the production and processing of sugar that a complex Creole society developed, and with it a range of cultural effects which gradually spread to other societies.

The development of sugar as a major industrial crop was a complex process. It was an unfamiliar crop to Europeans, and its production and consumption had to be learnt from other cultures. While it is supposed that a form of sugar was known in both India and China at least 2500 years ago, it eventually spread westward to the Near East and was introduced into the Mediterranean around the eighth century by the Arabs, where it became, and remained, an important crop until the 1500s. While sugar was used as an occasional sweetener in various parts of the world, it was not until its introduction into the Americas that it became a universally consumed commodity.

This volume begins the task of re-thinking sugar in terms of cultural colonization and its post-colonial transformations. Why is such a reading necessary? Sugar consumption, sugar production, plantation economies, the effects of tropical plantations on mercantilist trade have all been analysed extensively, but there are very few studies of the interweaving of these factors with the complex cultural transformations initiated by the tropical sugar industry. The most significant aspect of the cultural analysis of sugar is the discovery that, because sugar is the reason for the most traumatised and disrupted colonial populations, it is also the focus of the most revolutionary cultural developments. The most significant feature of these developments is their 'transcultural' effects which circulate back into European culture. In this, they provide a model for the trajectory of post-colonial transformations of all kinds, a potent demonstration of the global effects of 'post-colonial' cultures.

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U·X·L expands their line of science resources in response to requests from librarians and teachers to bring you Chemical Elements. This 3-vol. title provides in-depth, current and accurate information on 112 known chemical elements, plus coverage on recently-discovered elements 113 through 118 (now waiting approval from the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

Chemical Elements follows U·X·L's highly-praised style by covering this difficult topic in a manner and writing level accessible enough for younger and middle school students, yet appropriate for high school students, too. Adding to its appeal are approximately 120 black-and-white illustrations and an 8-page color photo insert in each volume that augments the text.

Through standard rubrics, researchers will learn how the element was discovered and by whom, the element's practical role in everyday life, who or what it is named after and more. Sidebars spotlight well-known products containing the element, trivia on famous events relating to the element, definitions of difficult words and more. Additionally, added value is provided with lists of further reading, a timetable of events, a glossary of terms, a general bibliography, periodic table endsheets and a general index.

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This conference is the sixth occurrence of a triennial meeting whose scope is to present the main results in nuclear and condensed matter physics obtained at the Sicilian Universities of Palermo, Messina, and Catania. It is appropriate to emphasize that this VI Conference has gone beyond the original aim in terms of topics as well as in international participation. It is thus not surprising that this volume collects papers dealing with topical problems in many areas of interest both from a fundamental and from an applicative point of view. For example, nuclear physics, quantum optics, medical physics, microelectronics, superconductivity, and many other areas are discussed in this volume.

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This hilarious spoof of the former bestseller Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book not only satirizes his book but also hysterically lampoons a variety of contemporary topics, such as the legal system, the battles between the sexes, violence, the obsession with winning, and other human foibles. In O’Panky’s own words: "Maybe a few short years ago...[Penick’s] laid-back, namby-pamby, Liberace-like methods may have worked to some extent, but to succeed in a sport today, you need to be aggressive and physical, obnoxious and noisy, pesty and loutish." This timely book covers all the basic elements of golf, such as the mechanics of an effective swing, the mental aspects of the game, and "the importance of gastrointestinal noises during close matches." It will appeal to a wide range of readers: men, women, teens, and even aliens, such as Canadians and Martians. SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Unlike those mildly and so-called humorous golf books you generally find on the bookshelf, this one may result in laugh-specific injuries.

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Wildly funny.......2006-02-05

The hero of this rolicking spoof of a golf manual is a cross between Arnold Palmer and all Three Stooges rolled into one. The jokes come at a very fast pace and just when you think Des Ormeaux can't possibly come up with another crazy event or over-the-top one liner, he hits another long drive. This would be a great movie staring Bill Murry.

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The True Story of Occupied America iin WWII

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The Thousand Mile War by Brian Garfield

Excellent Popular History of the "Forgotten War"

Called the "definitive" account but...

Thousand-Mile War: World War II in Alaska and the Aleutians (Classic Reprint Series (Fairbanks, Alaska), No. 4.)
Brian Garfield
Manufacturer: University of Alaska Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The Thousand-Mile War, a powerful story of the battles of the United States and Japan on the bitter rim of the North Pacific, has been acclaimed as one of the great accounts of World War II. Brian Garfield, a novelist and screenwriter whose works have sold some 20 million copies, was searching for a new subject when he came upon the story of this "forgotten war" in Alaska. He found the history of the brave men who had served in the Aleutians so compelling and so little known that he wrote the first full-length history of the Aleutian campaign, and the book remains a favorite among Alaskans.
The war in the Aleutians was fought in some of the worst climatic conditions on earth for men, ships, and airplanes. The sea was rough, the islands craggy and unwelcoming, and enemy number one was always the weather--the savage wind, fog, and rain of the Aleutian chain. The fog seemed to reach even into the minds of the military commanders on both sides, as they directed men into situations that so often had tragic results. Frustrating, befuddling, and still the subject of debate, the Aleutian campaign nevertheless marked an important turn of the war in favor of the United States.
Now, half a century after the war ended, more of the fog has been lifted. In the updated University of Alaska Press edition, Garfield supplements his original account, which was drawn from statistics, personal interviews, letters, and diaries, with more recently declassified photographs and many more illustrations.

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The True Story of Occupied America iin WWII.......2007-08-02

For many military history buffs, it is the pieces of history that remain laregely untold (or at least unheard) that hold the most appeal. Brian Garfield's dramatic--yet detailed--account of the American/Japanese chess match in the Aleutians is one of the best-written accounts of an overshadowed campaign I have yet to come across. Garfield's attention to detail, honesty, and even-handedness results in the type of read rarely found in modern military history volumes. From the mundane life of a soldier on the uninhabitable Alaskan islands to the overwhelmingly costly combat that occured on, around, and above U.S. soil, the story of the Aleutian campaign is anything but forgettable. A must-read!

Reader who lived there.......2007-06-05

Very good book! Having spent three years living in the Alutians (Adak)in the early 90's, I can't imagine the living conditions there 40 years earlier. One summer day in 1991 stands out in my memory. We were blessed with both a clear day, which are very few, and far, far between, and a Reeves Aleutian Airline's pilot that took us on a sight-seeing tour on our way out to Shemya, before heading towards Anchorage. He flew low over several islands allowing us to see the reamins of an old airstrip, a ship that had been sunk near another island, whales in the Bering sea, and gave me some memories of things not a lot of people will never see. Having read the book before this flight, it gave me an odd feeling knowing of some of the events that had taken place there years before. I think you'll enjoy reading this book,

The Thousand Mile War by Brian Garfield.......2007-04-11

Having served in the Aleutians durning the Cold War and part of the Vietnam War, my interest was heightened. Also, having a dear friend who was actually there from 1940 through 1945 and hearing him tell of the characters in the book was enlightening. The book was well written, well researched and gripping in its "real life" portrayal. I recommend this book to all who like to read about actual events and see their realationship to the bigger picture.

Excellent Popular History of the "Forgotten War".......2006-10-02

Brian Garfield's "The Thousand-Mile War", first published in 1969 and periodically reissued since, may be the definitive popular history of a largely forgotten theater of the Second World War. In a highly readable narrative account, Garfield describes the savage struggle between the United States and the Empire of Japan for control of the Aleutian Islands and the territory of Alaska.

Alaska was still a sparsely-populated territory when the Second World War broke out. General Siomon Buckner, commander of U.S. Army and Air Forces in Alaska, immediately grasped the importance of Alaska's proximity to Japan, Russia, and the U.S. West Coast. Buckner began a single-minded campaign to build military bases, airfields, and railroads in preparation for a Japanese invasion. That invasion arrived in June 1942, simultaneously with the Battle of Midway. The Japanese Navy bombed the U.S. Base at Dutch Harbor and landed troops at Attu and Kiska in the Aleutian Islands. It would take fifteen months for U.S. forces to dig them out of their strongholds.

The campaign in the Aleutians was unique in the annals of the Second World War. The United States and Japan were fighting at the extreme limit of their respective supply lines, in an area where extreme weather conditions were a third combant in the struggle. Garfield vividly describes the appalling weather conditions under which the U.S. Army Air Corps conducted thousand mile bombing raids, first against the Japanese garrisons on Attu and Kiska, then against the Japanese home islands. U.S. and Japanese ground forces suffered more casualties to the windy, cold, wet conditions than to their respective opponents. U.S. and Japanese naval forces groped for their opponents in fog-bound Aleutian waters; decisive results were rare.

Garfield's account highlights the strong personalities of leaders on both sides of the fighting, who were forced by the harsh weather and austere supply situation to be innovative in providing the means of war and in motivating their soldiers, sailors, and airmen. That military planning was often as confused as in any other conflict should come as no surprise; that U.S. forces overcame so many obstacles to be successful should be a source of inspiration, thanks to Garfield's account.

This book is highly recommended to students of the Second World War seeking an account of the fighting in Alaska, and to students of the history of Alaska seeking to understand how the Second World War changed Alaska.

Called the "definitive" account but..........2006-05-31

The author makes his share of mistakes. He constantly refers to the 4th infantry regiment (of the Alaskan defense command) as the "4th Division." His account of the ground war on Attu and the Kiska mis-adventure suffers at the expense of giving too detailed an account of the air and naval war.
I would rate this as a "good pocket book" account of the battle but not the definitive.

The Thousand-Mile war: World War II in Alaska and the Aleutians

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The Thousand-Mile war: World War II in Alaska and the Aleutians
Brian Garfield
Manufacturer: Doubleday
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The Thousand-mile War: World War II in Alaska and the Aleutians

Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: 0345021525

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The first full-scale history of the only military campaign fought on North American soil in World War II. Based on Japanese and American sources. Illustrated with 32 pages of black & white photographs in center section. "Beautifully done...exciting and authoritative...In the tradition of Martin Caidin and John Toland, his story moves and entertains and instructs. It is a splendid achievement" (Martin Blumenson, Washington Star).

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QUIET WAR

The Thousand-Mile War : World War II in Alaska and the Aleutians
Brian Garfield
Manufacturer: Bantam Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0553203088

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QUIET WAR.......2003-04-23

THIS IS A MUST READ FOR WWII FANS. IT SEEMS PEOPLE HAVE FORGOTTON THE BATTLES THAT TOOK PLACE ON AMERICA SOIL DURING WWII. READ AND ENJOY

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The Thousand-Mile War: World War II in Alaska and the Aleutians
Brian Garfield
Manufacturer: Bantam [1988]
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KT7PDG

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The Thousand-Mile War: World War II in Alaska and the Aleutians

Manufacturer: Nelson Doubleday
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The Thousand-Mile War: World War II in Alaska and the Aleutians (Specially Illustrated Edition)

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The Thousand-Mile War: World War II in Alaska and the Aleutians (Specially Illustrated Edition)
Brian Garfield
Manufacturer: N. Doubleday
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War and Society in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds: Asia, The Mediterranean, Europe, and Mesoamerica (Hellenic Studies Series)
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War and Society in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds: Asia, the Mediterranean, Europe, and Mesoamerica.(Book Review)(Brief Article): An article from: Latin American Antiquity

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War and Society in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds: Asia, the Mediterranean, Europe, and Mesoamerica.(Book Review)(Brief Article): An article from: Latin American Antiquity
Jay Silverstein
Manufacturer: Society for American Archaeology
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Latin American Antiquity, published by Society for American Archaeology on June 1, 2003. The length of the article is 437 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: War and Society in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds: Asia, the Mediterranean, Europe, and Mesoamerica.(Book Review)(Brief Article)
Author: Jay Silverstein
Publication: Latin American Antiquity (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 2003
Publisher: Society for American Archaeology
Volume: 14 Issue: 2 Page: 237(1)

Article Type: Book Review, Brief Article

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This facinating account of the first successful flight in the United States is paired with a facsimile of the 1793 text chronicling the first American hot air balloon ascent traveling from Philadelphia to Woodbury, New Jersey.

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First Air Voyage in America
Jean Pier Blanchard
Manufacturer: PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO
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THE FIRST AIR VOYAGE IN AMERICA The Times, the Place, and the People of the Blanchard Balloon Voyage of January 9, 1793, Philadelphia to Woodbury

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THE FIRST AIR VOYAGE IN AMERICA The Times, the Place, and the People of the Blanchard Balloon Voyage of January 9, 1793, Philadelphia to Woodbury
Jean Pierre Blanchard
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The First Air Voyage in America: The Times, the Place, and the People of the Blanchard Balloon Voyage of January 9, 1793, Philadelphia to Woodbury
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THE FIRST AIR VOYAGE IN AMERICA: TOGETHER WITH A FAC SIMILE REPRINTING OF THE JOURNAL OF MY FORTY-FIFTH ASCENSION AND THE FIRST IN AMERICA BY JEAN PIERRE BLANCHARD.

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THE FIRST AIR VOYAGE IN AMERICA: TOGETHER WITH A FAC SIMILE REPRINTING OF THE JOURNAL OF MY FORTY-FIFTH ASCENSION AND THE FIRST IN AMERICA BY JEAN PIERRE BLANCHARD.

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The first air voyage in America;: The times, the place, and the people of the Blanchard balloon voyage of January 9, 1793, Philadelphia to Woodbury. Together ... ascension and the first in America

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The first air voyage in America;: The times, the place, and the people of the Blanchard balloon voyage of January 9, 1793, Philadelphia to Woodbury. Together ... ascension and the first in America
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THE FIRST AIR VOYAGE IN AMERICA

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The First Air Voyage In America The Times, the Place, and the People of The Blanchard Balloon voyage of January 9, 1793

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The First Air Voyage In America The Times, the Place, and the People of The Blanchard Balloon voyage of January 9, 1793
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