Value Based Management, Second Edition (Cima Professional Handbook)

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Over the last 25 years a disparate body of management techniques has been developed which seeks to ensure that a business process creates the highest possible value for the owners of, and other stakeholders in, that process. The relevant techniques relate to performance evaluation, decision-making, strategy and organisation. The practical application of these techniques is known as 'value-based management'.

This text seeks to explore value-based management through a study of writings in newspapers, professional journals, academic publications, and technical manuals. Most writings included are extracts from longer publications or abridged versions of original articles.

* Provides an overview of value-based management in a concise and accessible format
* Incorporates case studies and journal articles alongside ground breaking research papers
* Perfect for the practitioner pressed for time but needing to keep up to date

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According to Peter's own account, his farm was attacked in 1754, during what became known as the French and Indian War, and he was captured by the Indians, who forced him to travel with them as a slave. After escaping, he joined the British Army to fight the French and their Indian allies but his regiment was forced to surrender and he was taken to Canada as a prisoner of war. Eventually, the POWs were exchanged for French prisoners and Peter found himself free. He made his way back to Scotland and tracked down the men who were behind his initial kidnapping, taking them to court in a landmark case that exposed the scandal of slave trading. Once settled in Edinburgh, Peter became a publican, writer, publisher, and entrepreneur. He developed Edinburgh's first Penny Post system, launched a weekly magazine, and shamelessly exploited his experiences for profit. A well-known figure, especially in the law courts, his 1788 divorce case scandalized the city—and provided further fodder for his autobiographical pen. Brimming with action and adventure, Indian Peter is a true-life tale of abduction, war, courtroom drama, and survival against the odds.

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summary.......2007-03-10

Peter Williamson was snatched from an Aberdeen, Scotland quayside in 1740 and transported to the burgeoning American colonies to be sold into slavery. This is a true-life adventure of abduction, war and courtroom drama and an inspiring tale of courage, fortitude and one man's determination to survive against seemingly unsurmountable odds.

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Celestron’s NexStar telescopes were introduced in 1999, beginning with their first computer controlled “go to” model, a 5-inch. More models appeared in quick succession, and Celestron’s new range made it one of the two dominant manufacturers of affordable “go to” telescopes. Michael Swanson’s online discussions with literally thousands of NexStar owners made it clear that there was a desperate need for a book such as this - one that provides a complete, detailed guide to buying, using and maintaining NexStar telescopes. Although this book is highly comprehensive, it is suitable for beginners - there is a chapter on “Astronomy Basics” - and experts alike.

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really good book for nexstar owners!.......2007-09-27

I am from Holland and I love this book. I own a nexstar se 5 and could not find so much technical information or user's tips about this scope on the internet. The user's guide deliverd with the scope isn't so good. So when I bought this book I was happy to get so much useful information about how to use my nexstar and all the things you can do with it. The user's tips are great and after reading this book you know that using a go- to -telescope isn't so easy as being advertised. This book gives you the answers you need to really enjoy your nexstar instead of getting frustrated and losing the motivation to use it. This book inspires you to try different thing with your nexstar and is honest about the accesoires that you can buy next to your type of nexstar ( such as eyepieces, filters, telrad, focal reducer, etc ) that are really useful.
Just read the book and find out for yourself...........

Good book but limited on Celetron ASGT.......2007-08-23

I found that the NexStar User's Guide was not very helpful to me since I purchased the Celestron ASGT Advanced Series mount with a 9.25 SCT, which uses the NexStar system. The book did not address this specific configuration, its 3-star alignment programming, or the alignment bug that currently plagues the ASGT system. Also, I had already spent so much time trying to solve the go-to alignment bug that a forced learning curve made the book of marginal value. Therefore, I ended up returning it. I will say that it is otherwise a good book, but it really does not address all NexStar applications. Therefore, I would not necessarily recommend the Guide to ASGT owners until the book as been updated to include the Celestron ASGT Advanced Series mount and the alingment problems.

Invaluable companion for "Little NexStar" users.......2007-08-20

I recently purchased a NexStar 130 SLT telescope and NexImage CCD imager to progress fifty years of armchair interest in amateur astronomy toward observing the southern skies more effectively from rural Australia. Before buying, I had downloaded the Celestron manual for this scope, and thought that would be enough. Wrong! I rapidly discovered that I had to know more to get anywhere. This book arrived within ten days of ordering it from Amazon. It is magnificent, like having a friendly, patient yet enthusiastic, expert on hand to guide me. Published in 2004 (2nd printing 2005), it doesn't have the NexStar 130 in, but since the only difference from the NexStar 114 which is included is aperture, that's not a problem. Very highly recommended.

The NexStar User's Guide.......2007-02-24

If you own a Celestron NexStar telescope and you are not "GoTo" savvy
like most of us, this book will walk you through it and then some.
I have the SLT 102, which is not covered in this book because the three SLT
models are new and did not come to market until after this book was
published. Nevertheless, it does cover the former models which operate
almost identically. I had no problem following his explanations of
operating my scope. There are many tips and illustrations on the NexStar
line of scopes to give you the confidence needed to get the most out
of your investment. There are trouble shooting guides, suggested acessories,
software reccomendations, power sources, and what you can see in the sky
with your scope. The author has a web site for the most recent information
and tips on the NexStars. You will never feel like you are alone. Mr. Swanson
will answer your questions directly or via the Yahoo NexStar newsgroup
pages. It is a good investment and resource for your telescope.

Nextstar Users Guide............2007-01-04

While I am an experienced user of a Nexstar telescope and found some of the information to be a little basic, over all it is a very good book and worth having, especially for a new to the Nexstar telescope owner.

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The Third Edition of this established work on chemical instrumentation has been completely rewritten and updated to account for the advances made since the Second Edition came out in 1973. More main methods of measurement are presented, and there is extended coverage of chromatography and electrochemistry. Most of the material is new--including coverage of microprocessors and microcomputers, statistical control of measurement quality, quantification and extraction of information, x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, surface spectrometric techniques, and chromatography and HPLC. The quality and range of the worked examples have been improved, and there are end-of-chapter exercises.

Chemical Instrumentation: a Systematic Approach to Instrumental Analysis, 4th Edition

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Chemical Instrumentation: a Systematic Approach to Instrumental Analysis, 4th Edition
Howard Strobel
Manufacturer: Wiley-Interscience
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Binding: Hardcover

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Chemical instrumentation;: A systematic approach to instrumental analysis (Addison-Wesley series in chemistry)

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Chemical instrumentation;: A systematic approach to instrumental analysis (Addison-Wesley series in chemistry)
Howard A Strobel
Manufacturer: Addison-Wesley Pub. Co
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Chemical Instrumentation a Systematic Approach

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Chemical Instrumentation a Systematic Approach
Howard A. Srobel
Manufacturer: Addison-Wesley Publishing Comapny
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NWITHQ

Chemical Instrumentation. A Systematic Approach to Instrumental Analysis. Second Edition

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Chemical Instrumentation. A Systematic Approach to Instrumental Analysis. Second Edition
Howard A. Strobel
Manufacturer: Addison-Wesley
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000QCYLW0

Chemical Instrumentation; A Systematic Approach, Second Edition

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Chemical Instrumentation; A Systematic Approach, Second Edition
Howard A. Strobel
Manufacturer: Addison Wesley Longman Publishing Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OKY6PG

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This critical compilation of virial coefficients of pure gases was prepared from the virial coefficient database at the Thermodynamics Research Center, formerly at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas and now located at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, Colorado. The virial coefficient data in this compilation will be of interest to the theoretical chemist as it includes the many sets of accurate gas imperfection data which have been determined over the past twenty years by improved methods of gas density determination, by isochoric Burnett coupling methods and from speed of sound measurements, as well as by the more traditional techniques. The needs of the industrial chemist are met by these more reliable data and also the increased number of compounds for which data are now available.

Virial Coefficients of Pure Gases and Mixtures

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Virial Coefficients of Pure Gases and Mixtures
J.D. Dymond , and R.C. Wilhoit
Manufacturer: Springer
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Binding: Hardcover

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The Virial Coefficients of Pure Gases and Mixtures: A Critical Compilation (Science Research Papers)

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The Virial Coefficients of Pure Gases and Mixtures: A Critical Compilation (Science Research Papers)
J. H. Dymond , and E. B. Smith
Manufacturer: Clarendon Pr
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Binding: Hardcover

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Einstein is a 'pop' totem, the Marilyn Monroe of science.

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89-year-old spinster Janet Souter has hatched a scandalous plan to test her two nephews and decide who is worthy of inheriting her wealth. Informing them of her recently acquired arsenic, she plants the seeds of murderous intent without putting her own life at risk, and the nephew who plots to kill her will receive the money. Her game is foiled when news travels quickly and suddenly inspires a village full of potential murderers!

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The Soviet aircraft industry of the 1940-1950 period has been incredibly productive, while Russian manufacturers, stimulated by the huge needs stressed by World War Two, competed with each other in design and creativeness. This book offers an exhaustive coverage, by chronological order which is one of its original features every single Soviet fighter of the period, from obscure projects which did no go off the drawing table, to the best known mass-produced models.

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Many have told the story of Scott's life, but no one has charted the cultural reverberations of his death and sacrifice on the eve of the greatest slaughter in British history - the First World War. A dramatic opening leads to a compelling examination of the British traditions of exploration, the scientific ambitions of the expedition, the 'race to the South Pole', and the disaster itself. Scott's death was a pivotal moment in British history, and central to this is his extraordinary journal, which offers the ultimate expression of self-control and heroism in the face of death. This important and challenging interpretation of Scott's life and death re-evaluates the man and his sacrifice.

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An investiagtion of Scotts south pole expedition.......2003-11-16

Scott reached the South Pole....and found a Norwegian flag planted on it. He had arrived just weeks late. The mechanical `beasts' he had brought with him, tread driven sledges, have broken down. Soon Scotts party is starving and unable to walk, and eventually they die, having reached the South Pole but not been able to return to their homeland. This book chronicles the disaster of Scotts expedition, the success and dramatic failures it encountered. The author then explores the hitherto unknown part of Scotts accomplishment: the aftermath. Such interesting aspects are looked at as the memorial designs for Scott and the many memorials in London's Newspapers. Also the author looks at the `imperialism' of Scotts enterprise and the way in which Scott and his `martyrdom' have been remembered. An interesting book, with much to offer.

Last Great Quest: Captain Scott's Antarctic Sacrifice

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Last Great Quest: Captain Scott's Antarctic Sacrifice
Max Jones
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OKONR2

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A Dazzling Dictionary.......2002-12-06

I found this dictionary to be a valuable and interesting resource. It was perfect for understanding simple class work or adding substance to an intense research paper. Plus, it was easy to use and understand--even for a high school student!

An excellent basic library reference.......2001-05-23

This new edition of The Facts On File Dictionary Of Environmental Science updates over 4,000 cross-referenced entries on the subject, adding over 1,000 new terms and providing a reference tool on everything from waste management and global warming to population issues. Eight appendixes are presented here, and the blend of a dictionary format with extensive cross-referencing makes for an excellent basic library reference.

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