The Active Consumer: Novelty and Surprise in Consumer Choice (Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy)

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This book provides an economic-theoretical understanding of the many ways in which innovation can structure consumer choice, a central theme that has been ignored by traditional economic theory.

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The first of six short and snappy booklets in the well-thought-out and refreshingly straightforward Diversity Breakthrough! Strategic Action series, Assessment helps organizations take the crucial first step toward becoming more inclusive, diverse places: determining clearly and honestly how open they are to welcoming and encouraging all sorts of faces, voices, and ideas.

Like all the booklets in this goal-oriented series, this one comes with self-assessment tools, concrete action strategies to mobilize change, and fun, quick action-planning worksheets, all in a concise 64-page format that's as adaptable to an organization-wide initiative or a small group effort as it is to an individual's nighttime reading and enrichment (where organizational change, after all, often begins). In real-life, first-person accounts, leaders from such diverse organizations as the U.S. Army, GTE, Hewlett-Packard, and American public schools talk about how they've grappled with issues of diversity in business practices, staffing, and overall culture.

Readers can use this booklet alone or in conjunction with others in the series, each of which focuses on a crucial phase in what author Kennedy, a veteran consultant and a former manager of Equal Opportunity and human resources at IBM, calls the "imperfect circle" of change: "Assessment," "Acceptance," "Action," "Accountability," "Achievement," and--you guessed it--"More Action." The Breakthrough system also includes a pack of 52 cards, each of which spells out a specific diversity roadblock (starting with "Our leadership team does not reflect our stated commitment to inclusion."). Passed around in group format, they allow participants to literally "put their cards on the table" about internal issues they'd rather not bring up aloud--making for not just a brilliant icebreaker on a touchy subject but a crucial first step in isolating strengths and weaknesses in the realm of diversity.

Whether read á la carte or along with its counterparts, Assessment is a solid, self-contained, and fully integrated program that demystifies diversity management and accords it the seriousness it deserves. --Timothy Murphy

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This book focuses on how-to take an in-depth look at your organization to determine the current realities and inhibitors related to creating a diverse, inclusive environment---an environment that reflects the marketplaces and communities of the 21st Century. Includes organizational self-assessment tools, what you can do action strategies to assess leadership, culture, involvement, the business, strategies and measures, staffing and development and ownership, inspiring personal stories from executives from HP, GTE, U.S. Army, Lowell Area Schools, Lotus Printing and Leap Wireless International, an action planning guide and a call to action. Twenty-five illustrations; two-color format. Designed for anyone with the responsibility of setting an example and leading change in your organization.

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This book describes the principles and concepts of biomineralization and their application in the new field of biomimetic materials chemistry. The main focus is on the principles and concepts that arise from a chemical perspective of biomineralization. After surveying the major types of biominerals (chapter 2) the general principles of biomineralization are discussed (chapter 3), followed by a detailed description of the chemical aspects of biomineralization (chapter 4). The next four chapters are concerned with the process of biomineralization, including boundary-organized biomineralization (chapter 5), organic matrix-mediated biomineralization (chapter 6), morphogenesis (chapter 7) and biomineral tectonics (chapter 8). The final chapter describes how current knowledge of biomineralization is inspiring new biomimetic strategies in synthetic materials chemistry.

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Great Book !.......2003-03-01

This a great book that covers the growing area of biomineralization. The concepts and the processes of biomineralization are well explained. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about biomineralization.

Geomicrobiology: Interactions Between Microbes & Minerals (Reviews in Mineralogy Series Volume 35)

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Geology and Bacteriology: A good combination

Geomicrobiology: Interactions Between Microbes & Minerals (Reviews in Mineralogy Series Volume 35)

Manufacturer: Mineralogical Society of Amer
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Geology and Bacteriology: A good combination.......2000-05-19

Geomicrobiology: Interactions between Microbes and Minerals is a valuable reference for any geologist with limited biological background, and for any rock-deficient bacteriologist as well. I found this book to be easy to comprehend, while at the same time containing all relevant technical information. All in all, a great resource for rock lovers and bacteria buffs alike!

Biomineralization: Progress in Biology, Molecular Biology and Application

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Biomineralization: Progress in Biology, Molecular Biology and Application

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Now over 50 ew contents.

Incorporating the surprisingly rapid advances in this field since the publication of the successful first edition, this intensively updated and expanded new edition covers all the background as well as the latest results. Now organized according to the main biominerals, the book reflects the increasingly important biochemical aspects and medicinal applications, with four new chapters on biomineralization in mammals, including humans. The whole is rounded off with an entire chapter dedicated to modern methods, especially physical ones that have advanced the field over the last five years.

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The Monera and Protista Kingdoms contain species that form many different mineral types by varying processes at different cellular locations. This book identifies the underlying trends and processes common to each group. It discusses the controls, products, and functional significance of
biomineralization for such simple organisms as algae, protozoans, bacteria, and lichens--information useful to botanists, zoologists, paleontologists, and research chemists.

Biomineralization II (Topics in Current Chemistry)

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Biomineralization II (Topics in Current Chemistry)

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Reviews In Mineralogy And Geochemistry; Biomineralization (Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry,)

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Reviews In Mineralogy And Geochemistry; Biomineralization (Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry,)

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Learning from Nature How to Design New Implantable Biomaterials:From Biomineralization Fundamentals to Biomimetic Materials and Processing Routes: Proceedings ... II: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry)

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Learning from Nature How to Design New Implantable Biomaterials:From Biomineralization Fundamentals to Biomimetic Materials and Processing Routes: Proceedings ... II: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry)

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ASIN: 1402026471

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The biomineralization and biomaterials research communities have not been working side by side in the past few years. To our knowledge, no book has addressed before this topic in such an integrated and "looking forward" perspective. There is, therefore, a necessity for a book that would address, in an integrated way, topics that go from understanding biomineralization processes of different mineralized tissues (that means: not only bone, tooth, etc.) to the use of that science to engineer new biomimetic processes and materials. In fact, only an understanding of the relevant fundamentals and a simultaneous application oriented view will lead to the design of new biomimetic materials and processing routes (including production of biomimetic coatings). There is almost no training content on most of the books that are aimed at presenting new breakthroughs on biomineralization science. So, this book will constitute a complimentary tool as it seemed to be the best forum to educate and brainstorming on this area of such strategic importance.

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On Biomineralization
Heinz A. Lowenstam , and Stephen Weiner
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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ASIN: 0195049772

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Focusing on the basic principles of mineral formation by organisms, this comprehensive volume explores questions that relate to a wide variety of fields, from biology and biochemistry, to paleontology, geology, and medical research. Preserved fossils are used to date geological deposits and archaeological artifacts. Materials scientists investigate mineralized tissues to determine the design principles used by organisms to form strong materials. Many medical problems are also associated with normal and pathological mineralization. Lowenstam, the pioneer researcher in biomineralization, and Weiner discuss the basic principles of mineral formation by organisms and compare various mineralization processes. Reference tables listing all known cases in which organisms form minerals are included.

Aspects of the Biomineralization of Hemozoin: A Dissertation Presented to the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences of Duquesne Universtiy

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Aspects of the Biomineralization of Hemozoin: A Dissertation Presented to the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences of Duquesne Universtiy

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Biological Mineralization
Isadore Zipkin
Manufacturer: Krieger Pub Co
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Get a detailed look at the rapidly growing home office market. This survey of home office households addresses such issues as usage, future needs, products found in the home office, interest in home PC networks and high-speed Internet connections. The quantitative study providing data for this report was administered via Internet Web form to an online sample of 1,541 U.S. home office households during February 2000.

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