BOOKS

Down The Shampoo Bowl - The ABC's of Hair Salon Management

Susan Maccoy

December 5, 2012

Take charge of your hair career and step up to being an entrepreneur. This A-to-Z guide answers your questions and leads you to successful hair salon management. It is written in a quick, fun and easy to read format to help you deal with everyday salon problems and prevent them before they happen. You’ll learn how to energize yourself, motivate employees, handle difficult clients, promote your business and services through traditional channels and social media, and understand the financial side of the business.

Career Management for Chemists: A Guide to Success in a Chemistry Career

John C. Fetzer, PhD

December 9, 2010

This book provides ample, common-sense guidance on the key topics such as: Resumés and CVs, Staying Driven & Current, Personal Skills & Traits Networking, Teamwork & Leadership, Speaking & Listening Writing Research Papers, Mentoring, Behavior & Rewards The practical coverage reflects not only his long professional experience but also his insight that, especially in today’s changing workplace, expectations and strategies for career management require constant re-evaluation. Provides real, common-sense, and proven means to enrich and make more rewarding a technical career.

Large (C> = 24) Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Chemistry and Analysis

John C. Fetzer, PhD

August 14, 2000

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are the first type of chemicals that were ever discovered to cause cancer in humans. They are found in cigarette smoke, in barbecued and smoked foods, in automobile and Diesel engine exhaust, fireplace smoke, and many other common things that people are exposed to. Analyzing for PAHs in the environment is important in identifying potential sources of cancer exposure and eliminating these as risks.

Principles of Emergency Management: Hazard Specific Issues and Mitigation Strategies

Michael J. Fagel, PhD

December 2011

This book offers preparedness and mitigation recommendations for advanced emergency planning. Because disasters are so unpredictable, advance planning is needed to effectively respond to and mitigate against the potential effects of such events. More than a dozen contributors offer their professional expertise on a wide variety of topics.

Principles of Emergency Management and Emergency Operations Centers (EOC)

Michael J. Fagel, PhD

December 2010

This book provides a clear and up-to-date understanding of how an EOC should operate within the guidance of various federal and national programs. It discusses the processes and systems that must be considered in emergency planning and preparedness efforts, and provides time-tested tips for those developing and revising emergency preparedness plans.

Chapter 3: Photogrammetry, Photointerpretation, And Digital Imaging And Maping in Environmental Forensics

James I. Ebert, PhD

April 2007

Introduction to Environmental Forensics, Second Edition, by Brian L. Murphy (Author, Editor), Robert D. Morrison (Author, Editor). helps readers unravel the complexities of environmental pollution cases. It outlines techniques for identifying the source of a contaminant release, when the release occurred, and the extent of human exposure. Written by leading experts in environmental investigations, the text provides detailed information on chemical "fingerprinting" techniques applicable to ground water, soils, sediments, and air, plus an in-depth look at petroleum hydrocarbons.

Distributional Archaeology

James I. Ebert, PhD

May 1992

Archaeology is founded implicitly on the concept of the site, making a careful distinction between sealed sites—presumed to have complete temporal integrity—and the surface record, which is generally considered to be without chronological resolution. While most American archaeologists focus on reconstructing events and episodes at camps, pueblos, and villages, the authoer questions this distinction. Instead, he characterizes the archaeological record as an accumulation of many human events superimposed upon each other across time and distance.

Insurance Coverage for Environmental Claims

Mitchell L. Lathrop

First Published 1992

Whether you represent the insurer or the insured, the potential costs can run into the millions if your client is found liable. To help you effectively represent your client, this comprehensive, two-volume treatise will walk you through the complexities of environmental insurance coverage.

Contractor's Guide to LEED Certified Construction (Green Destination)

Gene Farmer, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP

September 20, 2011

This is the consummate source of LEED information for anyone in or entering the construction industry. Unlike other LEED books that focus on the totality of LEED compliance, this one-of-a-kind resource focuses on the narrower topic of construction-related requirements. It offers detailed explanations of the rational for each construction credit, as well as strategies for achieving LEED compliance. With a clear, logical organization, the book will serve as a valuable constructor reference at the beginning of a project, as well as a useful step-by-step guide through the duration of the project.

C Programming: Memory & Pointers (Instructor's Ed.)

Shahid H. Bokhari, PhD

2008

This e-book is designed to explain the process of C programming with animation techniques. You can use your mouse or keyboard to step forward (or backward) through a program and see exactly which line is executing and how memory is changed at each step. Each program line is highlighted as it executes and changes in memory are demonstrated immediately.