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    • Frontiers of Criminology

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • Hugh J. Klare + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Frontiers of Criminology is a summary of the Proceedings of the British Congress on Crime held at the University College, London, on September 5-9, 1966. This book deals with the subjects presented during the proceedings and provides discussions on crime and delinquency, with attention to three keynote lectures. The first keynote lecture deals with theories and assumptions about crime. This discussion includes analytical theories, typologies or study of common traits of groups, social theories, white-collar crimes, and even applications of the games theory. The second keynote lecture focuses on research and research methods and the types of problems encountered. This keynote addresses the causes of juvenile delinquency, the state of forensic science, the police and the judicial system, sentencing, and the treatment of offenders. Dr. Michael Rutter's research on parents and children's delinquency is noted. The third keynote lecture evaluates individualization and treatment, and how society is now revising its use of institutional measures to restrict offenders and protect society. Institutional treatment includes therapeutic community undertakings and group counseling. This book also considers prevention of crime and treatment of offenders where it examines the relationship between the police and the public, the community and its ""rejected"" members, and the problems of individualization of treatment. This text is suitable for police administrators, criminologists, counselors, psychologists, lawyers, and sociologists.

    • Canadian Official Publications

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • Olga B. Bishop
      • John E. Pemberton
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Canadian Official Publications focuses on the various types of publications issued by the parliament, departments, and agencies of the federal government of Canada, including information contained in other documents. The publication first offers information on the structure of the Canadian parliamentary government. The discussions focus on the constitution; influence of the Crown in government functions; role of the Governor General; composition and functions of the Senate, House of Commons, and the Cabinet; and role of the prime minister. The text also elaborates on the classification and indexes of parliamentary or non-parliamentary documents, papers on parliamentary proceedings, and documents of the House of Commons and the Senate. The manuscript ponders on documents on parliamentary debates, bills, and acts. The book also takes a look at documents on commission of inquiry and task forces; delegated legislation and administrative tribunals; policy papers; and departmental commission and committee documents. The publication is a dependable reference for readers and researchers interested in the structure, functions, and roles of the different branches of the federal government of Canada.

    • Technical Writing & Presentation

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • W. S. Robertson + 1 more
      • R Brown + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Technical Writing and Presentation is a guide to writing reports and articles for presentation to technical people or to the scientific community. The book deals with the special requirements in writing technical and highly specialized reports. The book covers the complete phase from planning the work to be done to finally editing the manuscript. To start writing, the writer aims to have a clear objective and properly identifies his kind of readership. Then the author provides tips on gathering information and how to arrange these in standard sequences. The author then discusses the style of writing, choice of words and sentences, paragraph length, use of appropriate jargon and clichés and the use of passive construction of sentences. After providing some examples of good writing, the book addresses the importance of a good layout. This includes margins, spacing, headings, and preparing the manuscript. The use of illustrations, tone drawings, graphs, and photographs is discussed. The book then focuses on the editing process when the writer reviews his own work objectively. The text also gives tips on editing procedures as well as miscellaneous problems (use of copyrighted materials, footnotes, and references). Many scientists, researchers, technologists, students, and academic professors who have to write articles and papers of a technical nature will find this book handy.

    • Productivity Now

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • J. Butterworth
      • R Brown + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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    • Managing Tourism

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • S. Medlik
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Managing Tourism presents research studies that analyze the trends and information on the wide spectrum of tourism activities and industries. The book is comprised of 30 chapters that are organized into 10 parts. Part One discusses the future, impacts, and significance of tourism and Part Two deals with business growth and development. The text also tackles governments, markets, and industries, and then discusses product concepts. The air transport competition is also explained in the book. Subsequent parts cover tourist management and technologies. The last two parts tackle the Third World issues and the limits and threats to tourism. The book will be of great interest to readers concerned with the various aspects of tourism.

    • Gravitation and Relativity

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • M. G. Bowler
      • D. ter Haar
      • English
      • Paperback
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      International Series in Natural Philosophy, Volume 86: Gravitation and Relativity provides information pertinent to the fundamental aspects of the theories of gravitation. This book applies the elementary tools of special relativity to the problem of generalizing Newton's theory of gravitation. Organized into 10 chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the principle of relativity, which asserts theta there is no meaningful way of defining absolute velocity. This text then presents a discussion of the Eötvös–Dicke experiments that established the identity of inertial and gravitational mass. Other chapters consider the equations of electrodynamics derived by starting from the equations of electrostatics. This book discusses as well gravitational redshift, deflection of light, and radar echo delay. The final chapter attempts to establish the connection with general relativity and discusses how black holes may manifest themselves to the astronomer. This book is a valuable resource for physicists and undergraduate students in physics.

    • Thinking About Retirement

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • J. H. Wallis
      • J. H. Kahn
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Thinking about Retirement discusses several areas of concerns in the planning of retirement. The title provides a comprehensive coverage in the whole spectrum of retirement planning, from fitting the personal needs of the retiree, financial capacity, and priorities. The text first covers the considerations that need to be taken when entering retirement, and then proceeds to tackling the best way to utilize time. Next, the selection deals with concerns in living space and relationships. The text also talks about fitness and health along with financial issues in retiring. The last chapter details the various issues that can be encountered when retired. The book will be of great use to any professionals since the text deals with inevitable aspect of career a run.

    • Secondary School Examinations

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • George J. Bruce
      • Edmund King
      • English
      • eBook
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      The title first covers the general concerns in secondary school examinations, such as the pass/fail concept, reforms, interpretation of results, and admissibility of subjects. Next, the selection tackles the examination in the ordinary level. The third chapter discusses the Certificate of Secondary Education (C.S.E.) examination; this chapter details the advantages of the C.S.E. along with its systems. Chapter 4 covers the advanced level and university entrance requirements. The next two chapters deal with the General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) examining bodies. The seventh chapter examines the secondary school testing system in the U.S., while the last chapter talks about the future of the English secondary school examinations. The book will be of great use to both in-training and professional teachers. School administrators will also benefit from the text.

    • 1992-Planning for Financial Services and the Insurance Sector

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • Eurofi plc
      • English
      • Paperback
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      1992 - Planning for Financial Services and the lnsurance Sector aims to discuss important European laws and their implications for the policies of institution that render financial and insurance services. The book covers topics such as the Single European Act and its effects; company laws, mergers and acquisition, and corporate taxes; and the liberalization of capital movement, capital flows, and the European money system. Also covered are topics such as banking and insurance services in the community; the internal market, its policies, and security; and the implications of a single European market for financial services. The text is recommended for economists as well as financial and political analysts who would like to know more about the European market and the policies that govern it.

    • The Secrets of Successful Public Relations and Image-Making

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • Tony Greener
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Secrets of Successful Public Relations and Image-Making provides an overview of the various aspects of public relations (PR). The book is comprised of 10 chapters that cover several areas of PR. Chapter 1 reviews the concept of PR, and Chapter 2 covers media relations. Chapter 3 discusses the persuasion techniques used in PR. Chapter 4 talks about the use of TV and radio, while Chapter 5 tackles media event and product launch. The book also covers community relations and discusses sponsorship. Internal communications and PR consultancy are also explained. The last chapter discusses starting up a PR campaign. The book will be of great use to entrepreneurs who are looking forward to conducting their won PR activity.

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