Subject(s): Architecture and energy conservation -- Case studies -- Great Britain | Commercial buildings -- Case studies -- Great Britain | College buildings -- Case studies -- Great Britain Summary: "There is growing recognition that the environmental quality of workplaces has a measurable impact on health, wellbeing and hence productivity

Subject(s): Computer software -- Quality control | Computer software industry -- Quality control | Six sigma (Quality control standard) Summary: "Proven techniques for improving software and process quality with Six SigmaThis practical, in-depth guide explains how to apply Six Sigma to solve common product and process improvement challenges

Subject(s): Building, Fireproof | Live loads | Structural failures -- Prevention Summary: "A complete guide to designing structures to better withstand the effects of fires of various growthsStructural Fire Loads: Theory and Principles combines the disciplines of structural engineering and fire protection engineering by offering a screening

Subject(s): Dusun (Bornean people) -- Ethnic identity | Identity politics -- Malaysia Sabah | Ethnology -- Malaysia Sabah | National characteristics, Malaysian | Sabah -- Ethnic relations | Malaysia -- Ethnic relations | Malaysia -- Cultural policy Summary: "Using the case study of the Kadazan of Sabah, a region in the Malaysian section of

Subject(s): Early childhood education -- Scandinavia | Educational evaluation -- Scandinavia Summary: "Documentation in early childhood education is typically seen as a means to enhance the quality of care and education, and as a way to take account of the child's view. Assessment and Documentation in Early Childhood Education consider

Subject(s): Famines -- History -- 20th century -- China | Food supply -- History -- 20th century -- China | China -- Population History -- 20th century Summary: " In 1958, China's revered leader Mao Zedong instituted a program designed to transform his giant nation into a Communist utopia. Called the Great Leap Forward, Mao's grand

Subject(s): Transition metal compounds | Transition metal compounds -- Spectra | Transition metal compounds -- Magnetic properties Summary: "With more than 40% new and revised materials, this second edition offers researchers and students in the field a comprehensive understanding of fundamental molecular properties amidst cutting-edge appl

Subject(s): Project management | Strategic planning Abstract: Projects have become the de facto method of implementing business strategy and operations. As such, understanding how projects relate to business strategy and managing projects strategically is increasingly important to effective and efficient business management. This book is design

Subject(s): Architecture and biology | Architectural design | Biomimicry Summary: "Biology influences design projects in many ways; the related impact is known as biomimetics or biomimicry. Investigating the animal kingdom as a source of inspiration, this book focuses on the analysis of various animal skins, translating the learned principl

Subject(s): Vygotskii, L. S. 1896-1934. (Lev Semenovich) | Academic achievement -- Social aspects Summary: "Using Vygotsky's theory as a conceptual framework to "construct" school achievement, this book discusses the variability in the psychological development of the child resulting from their interaction with their environment