Subject(s): Navigation | Nautical charts -- Symbols Summary: "Navigation and charts fascinate novice and experienced seamen alike, and this book is the easiest way to gain an immediate and clear understanding of the information on the nautical chart. There is a full explanation of how to establish the accuracy of charts to allow you to navi

Subject(s): Education -- Curricula Social aspects -- United States | Transformative learning -- Curricula -- United States | Critical pedagogy -- United States Summary: "Critical Curriculum Studies" brings together curriculum theory, critical educational studies, and feminist standpoint theory with practical examples of teaching for soc

Subject(s): Cost accounting | Managerial accounting Abstract: Increasing business competition is compelling managers not only to develop realistic and achievable strategies but also to analyze goals in financial terms and to evaluate performance. Managers will need to know the key methods and techniques of strategic cost analysis no matter whic

Subject(s): Powders | Chemical processes Summary: "Suitable for practicing engineers and engineers in training, Unit Operations of Particulate Solids: Theory and Practice presents the unit operations in chemical engineering that involve the handling and processing of particulate solids. The first part of the book analyzes primary and second

Subject(s): Cost accounting | Managerial accounting Summary: "The Australian adaptation of Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis combines the hallmark features of the leading American text with a contemporary Australian business focus. The clear and engaging writing style, the focus on human behavioural aspects of management accounting, an

Subject(s): Student-centered learning | Active learning | Creative teaching | Motivation in education Summary: "Introducing creativity into the classroom is a challenge for governments and teachers. Employers around the world are increasingly interested in people who can think and work in a creative fashion. Families and Communities need pe

Subject(s): Animal welfare -- Moral and ethical aspects | Animal rights Summary: "In this fresh and comprehensive introduction to animal ethics, Lori Gruen weaves together poignant and provocative case studies with discussions of ethical theory, urging readers to engage critically and empathetically reflect on our treatment of other animals

Subject(s): Small business -- Finance | Business enterprises -- Finance | New business enterprises -- Finance | Venture capital Summary: "Explore the many options available to get the money you need for your business Whether your business is a new start-up, an established company attempting to grow, or somewhere in between, Get Your Busine

Subject(s): Business mathematics Summary: "Business ratios, formulas, and statistics are used by controllers, business managers, and analyst to evaluate company operations and performance. This book presents a comprehensive resource of nearly 250 operational criteria, allowing managers to pick and choose the tools they need to best assess t

Subject(s): Technological innovations -- Management | Technology transfer | Knowledge management Summary: "This book pulls together for the first time, works on knowledge and innovation, including the implementation of new processes and products, written by Dorothy A Leonard over more than two decades. It consists of articles from journals