Using Information for Decision Making CMIOLP: Diploma Level 4
The new edition of the “Chartered Management Institute’s Open Learning Programme” has been updated to include the latest management concepts and methodologies. It includes current management concepts, the changing legal framework in which managers operate and the impact of technology in the work environment. The scope of the workbooks has been broadened to enable more generic and stand-alone use of the materials. Each workbook has a new introduction that places the subject area within the context of the managerial role and the end of each section now has a learning summary.
VIOLENCE AND THE MEDIA
Why is there so much violence portrayed in the media?
What meanings are attached to representations of violence in the media?
Can media violence encourage violent behaviour and desensitize audiences toreal violence?
Does the ‘everydayness’ of media violence lead to the ‘normalization’ of violencein society?
Wall and Floor Tiling
This highly interactive, write-in workbook is part of the Skills2Learn series of construction workbooks available in the following disciplines of construction:
* Bricklaying
* Carpentry & Joinery
* Plastering
* Painting & Decorating
* Wall & Floor Tiling
Published by Cengage Learning in association with Skills2Learn, the series of workbooks are aligned to the National Occupational Standards at Levels 1 and 2 are designed to consolidate learners’ theoretical knowledge prior to undertaking practical workshop exercises.
This workbook series can be used alongside the Skills2Learn series of virtual reality eLearning programs making this a first-of-its-kind, fully integrated blended learning solution.
Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse
“Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse, 4/e” is a thorough update of McGraw-Hill’s authoritative book on wastewater treatment. No environmental engineering professional or civil or and environmental engineering major should be without a copy of this book. It describes the technological and regulatory changes that have occurred over the last ten years in this discipline, including: improved techniques for the characterization of wastewaters; improved fundamental understanding of many of the existing unit operations and processes used for wastewater treatment, especially those processes used for the biological removal of nutrients; greater implementation of several newer treatment technologies (e.g., UV disinfection, membrane filtration, and heat drying); greater concern for the long term health and environmental impacts of wastewater constituents; greater emphasis on advanced wastewater treatment and risk assessment for water reuse applications; changes in regulations and the development of new technologies for wastewater disinfection; and new regulations governing the treatment, reuse, and disposal of sludge (biosolids).
Greater concern for infrastructure renewal including upgrading the design and performance of wastewater treatment plants. This revision contains a strong focus on advanced wastewater treatment technologies and stresses the reuse aspects of wastewater and biosolids.
Western Civilization, Volume 1 : Ideas, Politics & Society
This survey text presents the Western intellectual tradition within a chronology of political history. Known for its accessible writing style, Western Civilization appeals to students and instructors alike for its brevity, clarity, and careful selection of content. New technology resources, including Houghton Mifflin’s Eduspace course management system, make learning more engaging and instruction more efficient.In the Eighth Edition, several new pedagogical features support students throughout the term. Chapter-opening focus questions direct students to important themes, while a glossary reinforces key terms and concepts. New icons in the text direct students to online resources such as maps, primary sources, and practice test questions. In addition, the new edition retains many popular features, including comparative timelines, full-color maps with physical geography essays, and primary source excerpts.
What the Market Does to People : Privatization, Globalization and Poverty
This expose of poverty the world over reveals its shocking extent, the forms it takes, and its results. It probes the origins of poverty in attitudes and ideologies, norms and structures, and explains how statistical techniques and government subterfuges can hide poverty`s real extent. It examines privatization and globalization as the most recent and widespread causes of poverty and looks at the divisive impact of the market-driven economy on medical services, education and social welfare. It illustrates international, national and local efforts to reduce or eliminate poverty, and considers the prospects for a drastic reduction in worldwide poverty in the future.
Where’s Father Christmas : Find Father Christmas and His Festive Helpers in 15 Fun-Filled Puzzles.
Father Christmas and his friends have decided to let you hop onboard their sleigh and join them on their journey. There is just one catch – Father Christmas doesn’t like to be seen, so he has decided to hide from you! That’s not all, Eugene, Jingle, Bells and Holly thought it was a fun game to play, so they have decided to hide too! It’s up to you to find Father Christmas and the gang in Britain, France, Brazil and Canada, plus many more exciting countries. But that’s not all; just when you think you’ve found everyone, there are 10 other hidden things you have to find! Don’t panic though, there’s a present hidden in each country for those brave enough to take on the challenge. So,what are you waiting for? Find Father Christmas!
Wild Baby Animals
Wild Baby Animals by Karen Wallace. Read how various baby animals survive and grow up in the wild.