While today’s programs continue to grow in size and complexity, at the same time, their success rates remain low. To manage programs effectively in this environment, project managers and program managers must take a "consultative approach" that applies a core set of guiding principles across every function of the program.  Meer

A collection of three of Terry Pratchett's most popular Discworld Novels, adapted for the stage by long time friend and collaborator Stephen Briggs, this is the perfect collection for amateur dramatic companies.  Meer

This book presents a sociological analysis of death and bereavement practices of American Indians with oral histories from select tribes describing their practices.  Meer

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is reviewed extensively in this important Surgical Clinics of North America issue. Articles include: Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Historical Perspective, Epidemiology and Risk Factors; Diagnostic Modalities for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Serologic Markers and Endoscopy; Diagnostic Modalities for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Radiologic Imaging; Medical Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Crohn's Disease of the Foregut and Small Intestine; Crohn's Disease of the Colon, Rectum and Anus; Indications and Options for Surgery in Ulcerative Colitis; Challenges in the Medical and Surgical Management of Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Extraintestinal Manifestations of Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Colorectal Neoplasia and Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Nutritional Support of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patient; Psychosocial Support of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patient; Genetics and Pathogenesis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease; and more!  Meer

Providing an outline for carrying out qualitative projects from start to finish, this work combines epistemology, theory, and methodology. It is illustrated with examples from family relations and human development research.  Meer

Providing an outline for carrying out qualitative projects from start to finish, this work combines epistemology, theory, and methodology. It is illustrated with examples from family relations and human development research.  Meer

This book provides comprehensive, authoritative descriptions of the microbes involved in cleaning up oil spills and degrading climate-altering hydrocarbons such as methane, and has detailed discussions about the taxonomy, ecology, genomics, physiology and global significance of these hydrocarbon-degrading microbes.  Meer

Originally published in 2002, this volume focuses on the growth of derivatives, the savings and loan crisis, the merger mania of the 1980s, the accompanying insider trading scandals, and the battle with inflation.  Meer

Originally published in 2002, this book covers the crisis in the savings and loan industry in the 1980s, insider trading scandals and the growth of derivative financial instruments.  Meer

A selection of the 'Galaxy's Greatest' ideas man's most memorable work for 2000 AD, including the beloved future War strip, Rogue Trooper and a 1970s gritty reimagining of iconic British comic book character, Dan Dare.  Meer

Every amateur astronomer has at least heard of the many different catalogs of deep-sky objects; the most well known are the Messier, the Caldwell, the Herschel, and the NGC.  Meer

This is the first book to study the establishment and evolution of an Irish Peacekeeping Policy.  The author uses declassified primary source materials released by the Irish National Archives and relies on the notes and discussions of Government and legislative debates to demonstrate how the Irish governmental system operated to make the crucial decisions to dispatch contingents to UN peacekeeping operations.  Meer

The Historical Dictionary of International Organizations in Africa and the Middle East covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography.  Meer

This book is about Erzsébet Szonyi, a Hungarian award-winning composer and «Renaissance woman», who, in spite of a repressive regime’s attempts to contain her, ended up wielding an international artistic and pedagogical influence.  Meer