Creating High-tech Teams: Practical Guidance On Work Performance And Technology

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In Creating High-Tech Teams: Practical Guidance on Work Performance and Technology, leaders in science and industry explore the state-of-the-art in technology and teamwork and how to translate this information into the best possible guidance for industrial?organizational practitioners.

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The Authoritative Principles for Successfully Integrating Systems Engineering with Project Management

Essentials of Project and Systems Engineering Management outlines key project management concepts and demonstrates how to apply them to the systems engineering process in order to optimize product design and development. Presented in a practical treatment that enables managers and engineers to understand and implement the basics quickly, this updated Second Edition also provides information on industry trends and standards that guide and facilitate project management and systems engineering implementation.

Along with scores of real-world examples, this revised edition includes new and expanded material on:

Project manager attributes, leadership, integrated product teams, elements of systems engineering, and corporate interactions
Systems engineering management problems and issues, errors in systems, and standards advocated by professional groups such as the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Fixed price contracting, systems integration, software cost estimating, life cycle cost relationships, systems architecting, system disposal, and system acquisition
Risk analysis, verification and validation, and capability maturity models

Essentials of Project and Systems Engineering Management, Second Edition is the ideal, single-source reference for professional technical and engineering managers in aerospace, communications, information technology, and computer-related industries, their engineering staffs, technical and R&D personnel, as well as students in these areas.

Customer Reviews:

unfortunate.......2007-09-12

From what I understand, this text book is an adaptation of Mil-Std-499; when the DoD abandoned Mil-Std's, Eisner was left without a customer, and so this book was born. It is currently used (but soon being replaced) as the standard textbook in the GWU EMSE repertory, and I have heard time and again (and indeed concur) that this book is a portfolio of platitudes and elevator speeches. There is not an item within its pages that prepares the reader to manage a systems engineering project or project manage a system. I feel cheapened by its words and would not encourage anyone to spend the money on this or "Managing Complex Systems: Thinking Outside the Box", Eisner's other book. In fact, the latter is even worse-- I cannot wait to dispose of it, I would not even sell it back.

Awesome.......2007-01-13

The book is outstanding. It has thoroughly fulfilled my expectations. My work as a Master of Science student has become easier, since I started to read the book.

A book that needs updating.......2002-01-21

This book needs its concepts and focus updated and broaden. I found the book had a very narrow point of view, focusing only on a government perspective of approaching project and engineering management, and providing very little on private industry's management point of view in the book. Even when the book repeats again and again concepts on how government, DoD and NASA do business, the concepts it presents are different (outdated) from how government and DoD do business presently. In short, the book needs to be updated extensively, perhaps a brand new one written altogether.

A grad student's review.......2000-05-11

Howard Eisner's book is an outstanding work that bridges the gulf between project management and systems engineering. As a 46 year old student of Dr Eisner's, I assert this with 25 years of experience in both disciplines. His book has been a wonderful aid to refreshing and updating my skills. If a section with the answers to the problems had been included, I would have said SIX stars... Highly recommended.

Essentials of Project and Systems Engineering Management. (book reviews): An article from: IIE Transactions

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Essentials of Project and Systems Engineering Management. (book reviews): An article from: IIE Transactions
Adedeji B. Badiru
Manufacturer: Institute of Industrial Engineers, Inc. (IIE)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from IIE Transactions, published by Institute of Industrial Engineers, Inc. (IIE) on September 1, 1997. The length of the article is 671 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: Essentials of Project and Systems Engineering Management. (book reviews)
Author: Adedeji B. Badiru
Publication: IIE Transactions (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 1997
Publisher: Institute of Industrial Engineers, Inc. (IIE)
Volume: v29 Issue: n9 Page: p804(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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"Quality Control for Foods and Agricultural Products" is a single, complete, and practical reference to the wide variety of techniques for quality control in the production of food products. The book may also serve as a guidebook to other industries that are initiating or reviewing their quality control procedures.

This title provides an overview of the tools available for quality control in the food industry. Among the quality control measures discused are practical methodology, sampling methods, measurement devices, sensors, computer analysis, data interpretation, reference materials, and standardization. "Quality Control for Foods and Agricultural Products" allows the reader to compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages associated with a particular quality control method. Armed with this knowledge, the best possible quality control method may be chosen for a given product.

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The Advanced Text series is designed for students taking advanced-level courses, including upper-level undergraduates and graduate students. Titles in this series will also be invaluable to researchers new to a field, and to established researchers as a basic reference text.

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The book is divided into three sections: the first reviews the main features of the marine environment and key aspects of marine microbial life; the second looks at the role of marine microorganisms in ecology, and the final section considers some of the applications of this knowledge, looking into areas such as disease and biodegradation.

Australia's Most Dangerous: Spiders, Snakes and Marine Creatures
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Australia's Most Dangerous: Spiders, Snakes and Marine Creatures

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ASIN: 1862760233

Dangerous Marine Creatures (Diversification Series)
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Important Information for Scuba Divers

Dangerous Marine Creatures (Diversification Series)
Carl Edmonds
Manufacturer: Best Pub. Co.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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A unique guide to aid swimmers, surfers, sailors, fishermen, scuba divers, and all others connected with the sea in avoiding injury from marine creatures. Covers the general description of most dangerous marine creatures, and gives the symptoms, first aid treatments, medical treatments and techniques to prevent injury, poisoning, venomous stings and infections. Also gives case reports on medical cases involving these creatures. A comprehensive and in-depth guide.

Customer Reviews:

Important Information for Scuba Divers.......2000-11-14

This book is the greatest, it covers everything you could imagine in the ocean that can cause you harm or discomfort. I always take it along on all my dive trips, and it has really come in handy, not just for me, but for my diving companions also. We have used the information regarding jellyfish stings, fire coral and stinging fire weed, just to name a few. I would recommmend this book to all divers, as my physician recommended it to me!

See and Explore Library: Sharks and Other Creatures of the Deep

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very well put-together book

See and Explore Library: Sharks and Other Creatures of the Deep
DK Publishing
Manufacturer: DK CHILDREN
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1879431165

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very well put-together book.......1999-08-16

my son, who is in love with sea animals, absolutely adores this book. the illustrations are fantastic, and the information level and the way it is presented is just right. having this book prompted me to purchase the "whales, dolphins, and porpoises" book as well.

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The Truth About Dangeous Sea Creatures
Mary M. Cerullo , and Jeffrey L. Rotman
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The Dangerous Book for Boys

ASIN: 0811840506

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From the team that created the award-winning The Truth about Great White Sharks comes an exciting and informative new book with up-to-date facts and awe-inspiring photographs. Look at some of the underwater world's most fearsome creatures including giant squid, sharks, stingrays, sea snakes, barracuda and other animals that lurk in the ocean. Discover:
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Sharks and Other Dangerous Sea Creatures

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Sharks and Other Dangerous Sea Creatures
Idaz Greenberg , and Jerry Greenberg
Manufacturer: Seahawk Press
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Dangerous Creatures Of The Oceans (Dangerous Creatures)

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Dangerous Creatures Of The Oceans (Dangerous Creatures)
Helen Bateman , and Jayne Denshire
Manufacturer: Macmillian
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Binding: Library Binding

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Dangerous Sea Creatures: A Complete Guide to Hazardous Marine Life

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Dangerous Sea Creatures: A Complete Guide to Hazardous Marine Life
Thomas Helm
Manufacturer: Funk & Wagnalls Co
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 030810238X

Dangerous Aquatic Animals of the World: A Color Atlas

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Colorful fieldguide to dangerous aquatic creatures and what to do if you see them

Dangerous Aquatic Animals of the World: A Color Atlas
Bruce W. Halstead
Manufacturer: Darwin Press, Incorporated
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0878500456

Customer Reviews:

Colorful fieldguide to dangerous aquatic creatures and what to do if you see them.......2006-04-20

I had to buy this book sight-unseen, as stores don't carry it and there were no reviews on Amazon yet. This volume is a large, hardcover book listing tons of salt- and freshwater creatures that can pose a threat to humans, from toothy titans like sharks, crocodilians and barracuda, to poisonous and venomous ones like jellyfish, stonefish and rabbitfish, and all the oddball scaries like swordfish, electric eels, candiru catfish and others. The book is formatted by type of dangerous animal, each section containing large and small plates in color or B&W and a blurb about each. Most useful to people who may be buying this book with the intent of possibly encountering these creatures is the info on typical attack profiles, attack prevention, treatment and graphic pictures of various wounds. Halstead also dispells some myths about creatures that are feared but not necessarily aggressive (orcas, whale sharks, etc.) This volume is great as a field naturalist's handbook (though kinda big to carry around!) or for those interested in the unusual, powerful and respect-worthy creatures with whom we share the world.

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Dangerous Sea Creatures
Time-Life Books
Manufacturer: Time Life Education
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0809422093

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DANGEROUS SEA CREATURES, A COMPLETE GUIDE TO HAZARDOUS MARINE LIFE
THOMAS HELM
Manufacturer: Funk & Wagnalls
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OSZV2A

Introducing Children to the Game of Tennis
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Rewrite the book!

Not very helpful for our kids

thanks to Pierce Kelley

Helpful and informative

Grandparents Can Teach Tennis Too

Introducing Children to the Game of Tennis
Pierce Kelley , and Von Nieda Beebe
Manufacturer: PKB Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0970696809

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this book suggests to parents how best to introduce their children to the game of tennis. It was previously published as "The Parent's Guide to Coaching Tennis". It was reviewed and described as being "the perfect introduction and primer for parents of beginning players", by the United States Tennis Association as well as by Tennis Magazine.

Customer Reviews:

Rewrite the book!.......2006-06-07

If you are a complete beginner, than this book is suitable for you - however, if you know nothing about tennis, you shouldn't teach your children to play it.

Described strokes in the book are old-fashioned, not recommended by ITF and at least 15 - 20 years old. Lendl would have such gameplay, Nadal not.

Not very helpful for our kids.......2006-06-04

This book was not helpful for us in terms of really engaging our kids, and we found the writing dry. There is a sexist streak too that won't win the hearts of mothers or daughters.

thanks to Pierce Kelley.......2003-03-22

This book is well written, thorough and insightful. Mr. Kelley's approach to teaching tennis can be used by any coach, parent or teacher trying to help any athlete learn the fundamentals of any sport. Having coached youth sports for over twenty years I can only say that I wish I had discovered this wonderful book sooner!

Helpful and informative.......2003-03-08

Mr. Kelley is an outstanding teacher of tennis. Any parent who is trying to teach their child how to play tennis will benefit from reading this book. Mr. Kelley has a knack for making things easy. Many of the terms will be easy for your child to learn and then apply to learning tennis. I really enjoyed the book and have used many of his suggestions with my own children.

Grandparents Can Teach Tennis Too.......2002-12-19

A recent move to a home near tennis courts coincided with my grandson coming of "tennis age." Reading Mr. Kelley's superb book reacquainted me with this beginning stage that I had undergone so many years ago. Not having kept up with the game myself, I was also able to relearn and rethink many aspects of the game which I'd consigned to "body memory" years ago, and had perhaps developed to the "sloppy" or "lazy" stage. Now I know how to do it the right way again and how to convey the correct techniques and methods to a six year old. The drills were especially helpful; and the history, glossary, and appendicies were all bonuses. If my grandson keeps up with the game, I'll know that, by having read this book and followed the instructions, I didn't teach him the wrong stuff or "screw up" his development. We had fun, too.

Promises to Keep : Crafting Your Wedding Ceremony (Rites to Remember Series)
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A Simple Book that Covers It All

Succinct & Meaningful

We LOVED this book!

New Age Spiritualist Point of View

Wonderful--a must for anyone getting married!!!!

Promises to Keep : Crafting Your Wedding Ceremony (Rites to Remember Series)
Ann Keeler Evans
Manufacturer: Emerald Earth Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

The reason for the whole day is the CEREMONY! So how do you write a GREAT CEREMONY? This unique guide gives you a format for any type of ceremony. It has worksheets to help you think through your words, then it helps you write your vows and promises to say what you really mean. It suggests where to include heart-felt rituals, when to use music or dance. It shows how to enlist your community's support of your marriage, and has a worksheet for your parents. It helps you anticipate problems and shows you how to defuse them. It suggests ways to include your children. INCLUDES CEREMONIES FOR Traditional and Non-Traditional Weddings, Second Marriages, Handfastings, Committment Ceremonies for Lesbians and Gays, and Renewals of Vows.

Customer Reviews:

A Simple Book that Covers It All.......2007-08-23

I have been given the honor of performing the ceremony when my son and his fiancee marry. A close friend had used this book to help create a ceremony with friends of hers and sent it to me. It is the perfect book to use to help create a meaningful ceremony no matter your religious (or non-religious) persuasion. Thank you, Ann, for this wonderful little book.

A happy mom,
Maia Berens

Succinct & Meaningful.......2005-09-10

Although my husband and I had been confident about our ability to express our most intimate thoughts as vows, we lacked a structure in which to fit them so that both we and our guests felt secure. With 10 days to go before our wedding, our life with 5 pre-teens/ teens was leaving us little time to prepare these most precious words. Discovering Promises to Keep on the web was a godsend. Unfortunately unavailable in Canada, the book was sent at lightning speed from the U.S. We felt immediately at ease: the book's accessible ideas, size, layout, and even font size gave us peace and the direction we needed. Our own ideas now made sense within a framework. The rituals we crafted were unique to us and our setting (a remote lake). Our vows and rituals reached out to our guests (our "community" from whom we asked support) who not only felt included and comfortable, but who felt blessed to have been part of our ceremony. A couple who do marriage counselling (and advise other counsellors) had never experienced such a meaningful exchange of vows or rituals involving guests. They and others felt compelled to tell us repeatedly how different and wonderful our ceremony was. Even our kids thought it was great! Note: We did not find an exaggerated emphasis in the book on same-sex unions. Although there are references to these alternative lifestyles, we were easily able to accept or look past them based on the quality of the idea rather than their orientation. Along with our vows, we will keep the book to refer back to in years to come.

We LOVED this book!.......2003-10-13

My fiance and I practically wore this book out in the weeks before the ceremony! We were determined to make the ceremony itself the center of the day and this book really helped us clarify our thoughts on what we wanted to promise each other. I looked at a lot of books, but this one was the only one that gave us the help we needed. Can't recommend it highly enough!

New Age Spiritualist Point of View.......2002-06-27

I was disappointed in this book, as I did not understand from the reviews that this book had such a New Age kind of slant. It talks of inviting "Spirit", not The Holy Spirit or God or Father or even The Spirit. It spends a lot of time on relationships that "other's might not approve of" - lesbian/gay relationships or previous spouses or children. This would be helpful to those who need it, but it's another part of the book (very slim) to skim if not. It does have a few pages of slightly interesting stuff for what you want your minister/officient to say; and it does ask a few pages of somewhat interesting questions to help write your vows. But none of it is very original or different, other than it's PC correct point of view, and the book itself wasn't but a few chapters long. If you like Kahlil Gibran, and want your wedding ceremony and vows to reflect this kind of view - you will probably like this book. If you want something that has a more Judeo/Christian base - you will want to look elsewhere. Out of all the wedding books to choose from - and the limited amount of money to spend - I felt this book to be very slim physically and substantively.

Wonderful--a must for anyone getting married!!!!.......2002-06-13

I must have purchased at least three books before I found Ann's and none of them came even close to helping us create a very personal wedding. I would recommend this to anyone who, like me, wants a unique and special wedding. After reading this book (which is eloquently written but also very easy to read) we realized how important it was to have a ceremony that reflected exactly how we feel. And now that we have done just that, we also realize that we created a solid foundation of words that represent our commitment--we will always have those words to look back on.
Also, working through her worksheet in the back was a kind of positive and reaffirming endeavor that made us reflect on why and how we got to the point of marriage.
Thanks Ann!!

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You saw the animated film, you bought the video, you couldn't get tickets to the stage show--here's the coffee-table book. But wait: what keeps The Lion King: Pride Rock on Broadway from being just another commercial Disney tie-in is the iconoclastic voice of director/designer Julie Taymor. She uses the text of this book as a diary for her personal struggle to merge her off-off-Broadway avant-garde sensibility with Disney's unabashedly bigtime commercial one. Her chronicle lends context to the already lush and abundant illustrations, photographs, and sketches of Taymor and her collaborators at work.

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Perfect!.......2007-07-13

I came home from a production of The Lion King staged in Appleton, Wisconsin, and was so enthralled I immediately set out to find out "How did they do that?" This book met and exceeded by expectations. I am an amateur costumer and puppeteer and this just the stuff to bring a smile to my face. Before this book I was not aware of Julie Taymor by name (Sorry, from a small town, don't get out much) but I will be looking for her work from now on.

Amazing.......2006-02-22

I have seen the stage production of the Lion King twice--in Toronto and East Lansing, MI. Vendors offered a souvenir photo brochure for $20. For only a few dollars more, I purchased Julie Taymor's book from Amazon describing one of the most amazing creative achievements I have ever seen. Get the book! See the show!

Just what I was after..........2005-09-29

This book shows the "creation story" of the Lion King musical. Photos of the workshopping teams in their studio/s, sketches of early ideas, through to finished costuming displayed on the artists themselves.

A pity this book was not available in Australia, but thanks to Amazon I received it in about 3 weeks total.

Better than this..........2005-09-25

...is seeing the show live. From intellectual concept, to extensive and authentic research, to development with constant referral to the physical, metaphysical, intrinsic, to the workshop...to the stage. One will see that Julie Taymor was THE RIGHT visionary to not only help in the translating an animated film to live theater, but to also retain the human moral behavior and lessons that are paramount for the existence of all people.

Brilliant.......2004-09-27

The Lion King on broadway is by far the best most amzing show ever created. Whats so amazing is that the book is as good as the musical. Without Julie Taymor the lion king would not be such a huge success as it is and you find all about this in the book. Some of the pictures of the show itself and the costumes are just wonderful which makes the presentation of the book even more wonderful. I dont even read books but am findin it very hard to put this down and read it over and over again. If you require any info, or are just curious email me simba262626@yahoo.com to discuss this amazing book.

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The Lion King. Pride Rock On Broadway.
Julie with Greene, Alexis Taymor
Manufacturer: Hyperion Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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THE LION KING Pride Rock on Broadway
Julie Taymor
Manufacturer: Hyperion
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Binding: Hardcover
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