A Dentist's Guide to the Law by Association, American Dental

Table of Contents: “…What Does a Dentist Need to Know to Select the Right Lawyer? -- Chapter 2: Know the Law -- 4. What Are Some Laws That Apply to Dentistry? …”
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Mathematical foundations of image processing and analysis. 1 by Pinoli, Jean-Charles

Table of Contents: “…The multiplicative image formation process model; 1.3.2. The main human brightness perception laws; 1.4. The five main requirements for a relevant imaging approach; 1.5. …”
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A treasury of Gilbert & Sullivan by Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900

Table of Contents: “…If you want to know who we are ; A wand'ring minstrel ; Behold the lord high executioner ; I've got a little list ; Three little maids from school ; Were you not to Ko-Ko plighted ; For he's going to marry Yum-Yum ; Braid the raven hair ; The moon and I ; Brightly dawns our wedding day ; Here's a how-de-do ; From every kind of man ; My object all sublime ; The criminal cried ; The flowers that bloom in the spring ; Tit-willow -- Ruddigore. …”

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Computational Analysis Of The Human Eye With Applications.

Table of Contents: “…Illumination Effect Reduction2.2.1.1. Non-linear brightness transform; 2.2.1.2. Background identification methods; 2.2.2. …”
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Handbook of Positive Youth Development Advancing Research, Policy, and Practice in Global Contexts

Table of Contents: “…The Morning Sun Shines Brightly: Positive Youth Development in a Global Context.…”
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Two-dimensional x-ray diffraction by He, Bob B., 1954-

Table of Contents: “…Chapter 3 X-Ray Source and Optics; 3.1 X-Ray Generation and Characteristics; 3.1.1 X-Ray Spectrum and Characteristic Lines; 3.1.2 Focal Spot and Takeoff Angle; 3.1.3 Focal Spot Brightness and Profile; 3.1.4 Absorption and Fluorescence; 3.1.5 Synchrotron Radiation; 3.2 X-Ray Optics; 3.2.1 Liouville's Theorem and Fundamentals; 3.2.2 X-Ray Optics in Conventional Diffractometer; 3.2.3 X-Ray Optics in a Two-Dimensional Diffractometer; 3.2.4 The -Filter; 3.2.5 Crystal Monochromator; 3.2.6 Multilayer Mirrors; 3.2.7 Pinhole Collimator; 3.2.8 Capillary Optics; References.…”
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IPad portable genius by McFedries, Paul

Table of Contents: “…Creating a Custom Home ScreenProtecting iPad with a Passcode; Configuring When iPad Goes to Sleep; Turning Sounds On and Off; Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen; Setting the iPad Wallpaper; Connecting Your iPad with a Bluetooth Headset; More Useful iPad Configuration Techniques; Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Data; Searching Your iPad; Chapter 4: How Can I Get More Out of iPad Web Surfing?…”
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Proactive Purchasing in the Supply Chain : The Key to World-Class Procurement by Burt, David N., Petcavage, Sheila, Pinkerton, Richard

Table of Contents: “…Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Purchasing: The Foundation of the Supply Chain -- Supply Management and the Bottom Line -- Supply Management and Return on Investment (ROI) -- The Progression to Strategic Supply Chain Management -- Implementing Strategic Supply Chain Management -- The Roles of a Supply Management Professional -- Summary -- Appendix: An Overview of the Mechanics of Supply Management -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 2 Organizational Issues -- Placement of Supply Management Within the Organization -- Other Factors Impacting Organizational Structure -- Organizational Structures -- Budgeting and Staffing -- Summary -- Appendix A -- Appendix B: The Professional Organizations of Supply Chain Management -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 3 Supply Management: An Organization Spanning Activity -- Supply Management's Relations with Other Departments -- Supply Management and the External Environment -- Completing the Supply Chain Linkage: Supplier Integration with the Customer -- Summary -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 4 A Portfolio of Relationships -- A Transformation in Relationships -- The Supplier's Perspective -- Questions to Be Addressed Before Proceeding -- Developing and Managing Collaborative and Alliance Relationships -- e-Commerce and the "Right" Type of Relationship -- Relationships of the Future -- Summary -- Appendix -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 5 New Product Development -- Overview -- The Design Process -- Engineering Change Management -- How to Expand Supply Management's Contributions -- Supply Management Professionals Who Interface Successfully with Engineers -- Appendix -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 6 Purchasing Descriptions and Specifications -- Specifications and Standardization -- Purposes of Specifications -- Categories of Specifications -- Development of Specifications -- Standardization -- Simplification -- Developing a Standardization Program -- Summary -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 7 Managing for Quality -- Evolution of Quality Management -- Philosophies of the Gurus -- Management Approaches -- Tools and Methodologies -- Quality Movement Support -- Supply Management Issues -- Summary -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 8 Purchasing Equipment -- The Nuances of Capital Equipment Procurement -- Building the Foundation -- Identify Objectives and Estimate Costs -- Develop Specifications and Initiate Sourcing, Pricing, and TCO Analysis -- Leased Equipment -- Initiate Lease or Contract -- Post-Award Activities -- Summary -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 9 Purchasing Services -- Introduction -- Hidden Opportunities -- The Statement of Work -- Selecting Service Contractors -- Pricing Service Contracts -- Contract Administration -- Services Purchases and the Internet -- Construction Services -- The Special Case of Contracting Consultants -- Summary -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 10 Production and Inventory Control -- PART I: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION PLANNING -- PART II: THE FUNCTION OF INVENTORS -- Chapter 11 Demand Management and Logistics -- The Key to Supply Chain Management -- Strategic Demand Management -- Strategic Logistics Management -- Summary -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 12 Outsourcing -- Outsourcing: A Growth Industry -- Strategic Issues -- Horizontal Integration -- Tactical Decisions -- Factors Influencing Make-or-Buy Decisions -- Netsourcing -- The Volatile Nature of the Make-or-Buy Decision -- Administration of Make-or-Buy Activities -- The Special Disadvantages of Outsourcing Business Processes -- Summary -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 13 Sourcing -- The Strategic Sourcing Plan -- Discovering Potential Suppliers -- Evaluating Potential Suppliers -- Selecting Suppliers -- Developing Suppliers -- Managing Suppliers -- Additional Strategic Issues -- Consortium Purchasing and Group Buying -- Disaster Plans -- Summary -- Appendix -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 14 Global Supply Management -- Global Management Perspective -- Supply Channels -- Direct Suppliers -- Currency and Payment Issues -- Countertrade -- Political and Economic Alliances -- Summary -- Appendix -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 15 Total Cost of Ownership -- Three Components of Total Cost -- TCO, Net Present Value (NPV) Analysis, and Estimated Costs -- The Importance of Total Cost of Ownership in Supply Management -- Summary -- Appendix: Supply Management in Action -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 16 Price and Cost Analysis -- Introduction -- General Economic Considerations -- Price Analysis -- Cost Analysis -- Sources of Cost Data -- Direct Costs -- Tooling Costs -- Learning Curves -- Indirect Costs -- Activity-Based Costing -- Target Costing -- Profit -- Resisting Arbitrary Price Increases -- Summary -- Appendix A: Application of Learning Curves -- Appendix B: Discounts -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 17 Methods of Compensation -- Introduction to Compensation Arrangements -- Contract Cost Risk Appraisal -- General Types of Contract Compensation Arrangements -- Specific Types of Compensation Arrangements -- Considerations When Selecting the Method of Compensation -- Summary -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 18 Negotiations -- Introduction -- Objectives of Negotiation -- When to Negotiate -- Supply Management's Role in Negotiation -- The Negotiation Process -- Five Powerful Preparation Activities -- Face-to-Face Discussions -- Techniques -- The Debriefing: An Incredible Learning Opportunity -- Documentation -- Online Negotiation -- Negotiating for Price -- Characteristics of a Successful Negotiator -- Summary -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 19 Contract Formation and Legal Issues -- Litigation Prevention -- Dispute Resolution -- Development of Commercial Law -- Basic Legal Considerations -- Special Legal Considerations -- International Considerations -- Summary -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 20 Contract and Relationship Management -- Need for Better Contract Management -- Preaward Conference: The Stage Has Been Set -- Monitoring and Controlling Project Progress -- Monitoring and Controlling Total Supplier Performance -- Motivation -- Assistance -- Collaboration -- Summary -- Appendix A: Supplier Reporting Requirements for Unique Major Projects -- Appendix B: How Critical Path Scheduling Works -- Appendix C: Supplier Questionnaire -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 21 Ethics and Social Responsibility -- Ethics in the Supply Management Context -- Important Areas Requiring Amplification -- Management Responsibilities -- Dealing with Gray Areas -- Social Responsibilities -- Summary -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Chapter 22 Implementing World-Class Purchasing in the Supply Chain -- Designing an Effective Purchasing/Supply Management Department -- The Purchasing Planning Function -- The Organizing Function -- The Staffing Function -- The Directing Function -- The Controlling Function -- Evaluating the Purchasing/Supply Management Department -- Appendix A: The Institute for Supply Management Awards for Excellence in Supply Management -- Appendix B: From Reactive to Proactive Procurement: A Case Study -- Appendix C: Raytheon Supply Base Optimization, April 2005 -- Appendix D: At Rolls-Royce North America, an Organizational Shift Is the Driving Force Behind an Innovative New Journey to Engage Its Supply Chain -- Endnotes -- Suggested Reading -- Epilogue: The Future of Supply Management -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z.…”
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Lean Six Sigma for Hospitals : Improving Patient Safety, Patient Flow and the Bottom Line, Second Edition by Arthur, Jay

Table of Contents: “…Cost of No Improvement -- Decisive Force -- Crisis Junkies -- Minor in Major Things -- Getting the Right People Involved with Lean Six Sigma -- The Improvement Mindset -- Talent Versus Process -- New CEOs Can Kill Lean Six Sigma -- Be a Money Belt -- Our Reward Systems Are Broken -- Barriers to Lean Six Sigma -- Here?…”
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African futures

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Jews in Byzantium : Dialectics of Minority and Majority Cultures. by Bonfil, Robert

Table of Contents: “…Byzantine-Jewish Ethnography: A Consideration of the Sefer Yosippon in Light of Gerson Cohen's "Esau as Symbol in Early Medieval Thought"Historiography among Byzantine Jews: The Case of Sefer Yosippon; Refracting Christian Truths through the Prism of the Biblical Female in Byzantine Illuminated Manuscripts; Index of Names; Index of Places.…”
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Spirit, Qi, and the multitude : a comparative theology for the democracy of creation by Lee, Hyo-Dong

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The Bounty from the beach : cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary essays

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Clinical Vision Science A Concise Guide to Numbers, Laws, and Formulas by Schmidtmann, Gunnar

Table of Contents: “…Basics -- Trigonometry -- Angular Measures -- Degree to Radians -- Radians to Degree -- The Metric System -- International System of Units -- Important Units -- Physical Optics -- Nature of Light -- Reflection -- Reflection on plane surfaces -- Reflection on curved surfaces -- Important equations -- Refraction -- Refractive Index -- Snell’s Law -- Total Internal Reflection -- Refraction by Prisms -- Refraction on curved surfaces -- Important equations -- Step along method -- The power of a lens system -- Thick Lenses -- Photometry -- Flat angles -- Solid angles -- Inverse Square Law -- Cosine Law -- Optical Instruments -- Camera -- Magnification - The Simple Magnifier -- Entrance and Exit Pupils -- Visual Optics & Ophthalmic Lenses -- Calculating the Sag -- Lens meter equation -- Toric Transposition -- Astigmatism & Cylindrical Lenses -- Toric Lenses -- Oblique Crossed Cylinders -- Accommodation & Vergence -- Accommodation -- Vergence -- Prisms -- Prism Dioptre -- Prism Notation -- Prentice Rule -- The prismatic effect of a sphero-cylindrical lens -- Ophthalmic Lenses -- Types of Lenses -- Lens Materials -- Dispersion and Abbe Number -- Transverse Chromatic Aberration -- Eye Models -- Gullstrand’s Reduced Schematic Eye -- Gullstrand’s Simplified Schematic Eye -- Gullstrand’s Exact Schematic Eye -- Retinal Blur Circle -- Spectacle Magnification -- Visual Perception -- Visual Acuity -- Contrast -- Weber Contrast -- Michelson Contrast -- Root Mean Square (RMS) Contrast -- Sensation & Perception -- Weber’s Law -- Fechner’s Law -- Steven’s Power Law -- Ricco’s Law -- Bloch’s Law -- Piper’s Law -- Ocular Anatomy -- The Anatomy of the Orbit -- The Anatomy of the Eye -- The external Eye & Eye Muscles -- The internal Eye & Retina -- Ocular Diseases & Ocular Pharmacology -- Summary of Common Ocular Diseases -- List of Common Drugs, Dosages, Indications & Contraindications -- Clinical Procedures -- Direct Ophthalmoscopy -- Retinoscopy -- Subjective Refraction -- Fan & Block -- Jackson Cross Cylinder Technique -- Near Vision & Accommodation -- Distance and Near Acuity Chart -- Binocular Vision & Orthoptics -- Definitions: Eso, Exo, Hypo, Hyper -- Phoria vs Tropia -- Extraocular Muscles -- Directions of maximal action for Extrocular Muscles -- Primary and secondary actions -- Adduction -- Abduction -- Incyclo -- Excyclo -- Hering’s Law -- Sherrington’s Law -- Sheard’s Criterion -- Cranial Nerves and Eye Muscles -- Cover-Uncover & Alternate Cover Test -- Hess Chart interpretation -- Difference between Concomitance and Incomitance -- Order of Muscle Sequelae -- Assessment of Motor Fusion -- Prism Corrections -- Crossed and Uncrossed Diplopia -- Bielschowsky Head Tilt Test -- Diagnostic Techniques -- Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy -- Diffuse Illumination -- Sclerotic Scatter -- Direct Illumination -- Indirect Illumination -- Retro Illumination -- Specular Reflection -- Mire Reverse -- Van Herick’s Technique -- Gonioscopy -- Keratometry -- Tonometry -- Perimetry -- Contact Lenses -- Keratometry and Contact lenses -- Contact Lens Materials -- Calculations -- Base Curve -- Diameter -- Back Vertex Power -- Fitting & Assessment of Contact Lenses -- Low Vision -- Assessment of Visual Function -- Assessment of Function Vision -- Magnification -- Field of View.…”
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Debating our destiny 40 years of presidential debates

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World film locations. Buenos Aires

Table of Contents: “…Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Buenos Aires: City of the Imagination; Tango and the City; Scenes 1-8; Gaucho Nobility/Nobleza Gaucha (1915); La Vuelta al Bulín (1926); The Three Amateurs/Los Tres berretines (1933); Ragged Football/Pelota de Trapo (1948); Hardly a Criminal/Apenas un Delincuente (1949); Barrio Gris (1954); Abasto Market/Mercado de Abasto (1955); Buenos Aires (1958); From Dark to Light: The Cinema of the Transition to Democracy; Scenes 9-16; The Boss/El Jefe (1958); The People at Table 10/Los de la Mesa 10 (1960).…”
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The Age of ESMA : Governing EU Financial Markets. by Moloney, Niamh

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Criminalized mothers, criminalizing mothering by Hogeveen, Bryan, 1972-, Minaker, Joanne Cheryl, 1974-

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West Germany and the Portuguese dictatorship 1968-1974 : between Cold War and colonialism by Lopes, Rui, 1984-

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Street Commerce : Creating Vibrant Urban Sidewalks by Sevtsuk, Andres

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