BOOKS

Corneal Disorders: Clinical Diagnosis and Management

George O. Waring, MD, FACS, FRCOphth & Howard M. Lebowitz, MD, FACS

May 15, 1998

This comprehensive, authoritative reference delivers detailed discussions of the most commonly encountered diseases, abnormalities, and trauma of the cornea. It synthesizes superb coverage of essential basic science and technical information with detailed guidelines on the diagnosis and clinical management of each entity. It also features a wealth of new topics and new features, as well as a superb art program.

VUI Visions: Expert Views on Effective Voice User Interface Design

William Meisel, PhD (Editor)

February 3, 2006

Written by over thirty experts, each chapter focuses on the proper approach and details to practical solutions in human-machine voice dialog--what the experts have actually done and learned from experience in the field. The collection expresses a variety of views on creating systems using speech recognition and multimodal solutions.

Speech in the User Interface: Lessons from Experience

William Meisel, PhD

February 3, 2010

Speech recognition and other speech technologies are an increasingly important means of interacting with users of technology and communications. This book highlights what works and what doesn't, based on the hands-on experience of fifty-one top experts.

A Scientific Study of Asset Management: An Investigation of the Use of Expert Witnesses to Measure Their Influence on Trial Outcomes in the Field of Vehicle Accident Litigation and the Resulting Effect on the Profitability of U.S. Law Firms

Russell E. Darnell, PhD

2003

The purpose of this research was to determine whether or not there is a measurable relationship between the use of expert witnesses in civil litigation and the profitability of American law firms. The subjects in the present study were 1,065 American law firms which responded to a confidential survey. . .

Power Generation, Operation and Control (3rd ed.)

Allen J. Wood, Bruce F. Wollenberg, Gerald B. Sheblé

July 6, 2010

Since publication of the second edition, there have been extensive changes in the algorithms, methods, and assumptions in energy management systems that analyze and control power generation. This edition is updated to acquaint electrical engineering students and professionals with current power generation systems. Algorithms and methods for solving integrated economic, network, and generating system analysis are provided.

Computational Auction Mechanisms for Restructured Power Industry Operation (Power Electronics and Power Systems)

Gerald B. Sheblé

March 31, 1999

Electric energy must be treated as a commodity which can be bought, sold, and traded, taking into account its time- and space-varying values and costs.` Spot Pricing of Electricity, Schweppe et al, 1988. Computational Auction Mechanisms for Restructured Power Industry Operation outlines the application of auction methods for all aspects of power system operation, primarily for a competitive environment. A complete description of the industry structure as well as the various markets now being formed is given.

Life Rage

Timothy A. Dimoff

1/21/2004

It began with "Road Rage" and quickly expanded into "School Rage", "Work Rage", "Air Rage", "Anti-government Rage" and "Anti-business Rage." . . . Life Rage examines these rages...their causes and effects, and offers hope and solutions. Americans can come together and make our lives and businesses safer and better.

How To Recognize Substance Abuse: At Work, at Home, in Athletics...Anywhere

Timothy A. Dimoff

July 1, 2001

This book reveals a darker, grittier side of American culture that many people never see. Readers will be stunned by the impact drug abuse has in our homes, our workplaces, schools and even on the athletic field. A must-read for anyone who needs to be able to spot the signs of drug abuse or stop it before it begins.

The YOU in Business: How to Build a Strong Business from the Inside Out

Timothy A. Dimoff

1997

This fun-to-read book is for anyone who manages or owns a small business. Filled with real-life in-the-trenches stories, you will gain exciting insights into the fundamentals of building a business from the ground up. You will also learn how to develop long-lasting customer relationships to grow your business and place it on the fast track to success.

Handbook of Carcinogen Testing (2nd Ed.)

Harry A. Milman, PhD, Elizabeth K. Weisburger

January 14, 1995

This edition provides the reader with an overview of how to proceed with the various tests and how the data are eventually used for regulatory decisions.