Excerpt: Preface note from the librarian: as a general rule, we only put titles up in the library which have been published by Baen books. The principal reason for this is simply to avoid complications regarding rights with other publishers.

Includes bibliographical references; Sloan candidate

Statistical Reference Document

Excerpt: Introduction. The mission of a governmental statistical agency is to collect, process, and disseminate statistical data. The government?s on-going, long-term, effectiveness in collecting accurate data from its respondents relies critically on their trust and good will and this is attained by providing and honoring assurances to protect their identity and confidentiality. Since, at the same time, the government is interested in maximizing the amount of informatio...

Architecture, Renaissance ; Architecture

Government Reference Publication

Excerpt: Nanotechnology is defined as the creation of functional materials, devices, and systems through the control of matter at a scale of 1?100 nanometers, as well as the exploitation of novel properties and phenomena developed at that scale. Although the word ?nanotechnology? is new, the processes are not. Photography and catalysis are examples of nanotechnology that were developed through the process of trial and error and that have been around for a while. Nature i...

Narcissistic and psychopathic leaders come in all shapes and degrees of virulence. Learn to recognize them in various settings (the workplace, religion, politics) and to cope with the toxic fallout of their "leadership".

Excerpt: WW2BW?s purpose is to stimulate partnerships that enable clean freshwater and ocean environments in the region. Governments, international orgs, NGOs, universities, donors, export credit agencies, and others are involved. WW2BW is an opportunity for your organization or company. Join partnerships around projects or issues; Provide or receive education on environmental business practices that companies can use to protect their investments; Demonstrate your corpor...

Economic Theory Literature

Excerpt: Mathematical Psychics; An Essay on the Application of Mathematics to the Moral Sciences. By F.Y. Edgeworth, M.A., Barrister-at-Law. London: Kegan Paul & Co., 1881. Pp. viii., 150. Whatever else readers of this book may think about it, they would probably all agree that it is a very remarkable one. The fearless manner in which Mr. Edgeworth applies the conceptions and methods of mathematical physics to illustrate, if not solve, the problems of hedonic science, is...

Nutrition Reference Publication

Excerpt: ... Introduction and objectives The role agriculture plays in maintaining and shaping the natural landscape in mountainous regions of the industrial countries has received a great deal of attention in recent years. In contrast, these environmental and agricultural links have received mush less policy and research attention in the developing countries and transition economies of the world.