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Advanced Theory and Practice in Sport Marketing

Advanced Theory and Practice in Sport Marketing

Now in a fully revised and updated fourth edition Advanced Theory and Practice in Sport Marketing is still the only textbook to introduce key theory and best practice in sport marketing at an advanced level. The book goes beyond the introductory sport marketing course by exploring advanced marketing theories related to topics such as ethics and social responsibility international marketing marketing research and information systems data analytics consumer behavior product and logistics management branding and brand management sales management promotions social media and networking destination marketing and evaluating performance. New to this edition are sections on pricing structures and strategies experiential marketing new digital marketing communications and technology emotional intelligence in sport marketing and social entrepreneurship. This is also one of the first books to consider the challenges of sports marketing in a post-COVID world. Every chapter contains extended case studies and theory-to-practice insights from marketing professionals around the world. This is an essential textbook for courses on sport marketing and invaluable recommended reading for any general course on sport business sport management sport development or marketing. Ancillary resources include a test bank PowerPoint slides and a master course syllabus.

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Roadwork Theory and Practice

Roadwork Theory and Practice

Roadwork: Theory and Practice now in its sixth edition gives the essential information needed by every road worker highway technician incorporated graduate or chartered engineer not only by explaining the theory of road construction and its associated activities but by illustrating its application with practical working methods that are in use in everyday engineering practice. As such it successfully bridges the gap so often found between civil engineering theory and the day-to-day work of a highways engineer. The authors have drawn from a lifetime of experience in the construction industry and included current design and construction practices. | Roadwork Theory and Practice

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Informal Public Transport in Practice Matatu Entrepreneurship

Informal Public Transport in Practice Matatu Entrepreneurship

Transport discourse often concentrates on what is missing from transport policy and practice in developing countries vis- -vis high-income countries rather than articulating local creativity in responding to transport needs as revealed in informal public transport modes such as matatu motorcycle bicycle and animal transport. This book helps to correct some of the tendency of inadequate contextualization of knowledge technology and practice learning and transfer from one setting to another in transport and other development programmes. While countries such as Kenya have ambitions to develop their transport systems to fit into the globalized transport system they also need to plan transport for ordinary life in both urban and rural areas. The matatu service provided by privately-owned transport carriers can be seen as a mirror of the life of Kenya revealing how indigenous African entrepreneurship and capitalism straddles various economic political and social systems. This book offers a phenomenological and situated analysis of the matatu entrepreneurship in the political economy of Kenya and its embeddedness in society. By adopting a social science approach this book highlights a number of political social and practical issues to demonstrate the matatu is not a decontextualized disembodied and lifeless piece of moving metal carrying people and goods but rather part of a self-organizing industry with its own logic of practice. This book is dedicated to Ajanga Khayesi. | Informal Public Transport in Practice Matatu Entrepreneurship

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Environmental Humanities in Folktales Theory and Practice

Environmental Humanities in Folktales Theory and Practice

This work throws light on the areas of space and time nature and culture spirit and matter in the folktales that nurture systemic thinking. It identifies and explores motifs and patterns in select folktales that promote interconnectedness interdependence holism synthesis and circular pattern of life and examines the ecological relevance of folktales in fostering a systematic view of life. The volume discusses why it is important to critically analyze alternative worldviews in order to find holistic solutions to contemporary global ecological issues. It sheds light upon Ecofemiotics as a discipline a portmanteau of Ecofeminist Semiotics and through a re-reading of folktales it puts forward an innovative folktale typology which connects women with environment. The book discusses an ecofemiotics cyclical praxis at three levels • Promoting theory to practice through the analysis of folktales as Gaia Care Narratives using the Ecofemiotic framework. • Enabling practice to theory through a classroom experiment observation and inference. • Envisioning theory to practice through the identification of Gaia Care Principles and its multidisciplinary hands-on scope and function to create avenues towards ecological balance and sustainable living. Inspired by the hearts that tell stories of love care nurture and the Earth this nuanced work will be of interest to students and researchers of literature and literary theory sociology social anthropology gender studies and women’s studies feminism development studies environment and folklore studies. | Environmental Humanities in Folktales Theory and Practice

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Public Administration in Theory and Practice

Public Administration in Theory and Practice

Hailed for its timelessness and timeliness Public Administration in Theory and Practice examines public administration from a normative perspective and provides students with an understanding of the practice of public administration. Combining historical contextual and theoretical perspectives this text give students a truly comprehensive overview of the discipline and focuses on the practical implications of public administration theory. This substantially revised third edition features: Increased emphasis on and expanded coverage of management skills practices and approaches including an all-new Managerial Toolkit section comprising several new chapters on important topics like transboundary interactions cultural competencies citizen engagement and leadership and decision-making. Expanded part introductions to provide a thematic overview for students reinforce the multiple conceptual frameworks or lenses through which public administration may be viewed and provide guidance on the learning outcomes the reader may anticipate. Still deeper examination of the connections between historic theoretical perspectives and current practices to help students think through practical and realistic solutions to problems that acknowledge historic precedence and theory yet also leave room for creative new ways of thinking. This expanded analysis also offers a forum for comparative perspectives particularly how these practices have emerged in other countries. PowerPoint slides Discussion Questions (with a focus on practice) Learning Outcomes and Things to Ponder at the end of each chapter that may be used as lecture topics or essay examination questions. Public Administration in Theory and Practice third edition is an ideal introduction to the art and science of public administration for American MPA students and serves as essential secondary reading for upper-level undergraduate students seeking a fair and balanced understanding of public management.

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Affect Embodiment and Place in Critical Literacy Assembling Theory and Practice

Affect Embodiment and Place in Critical Literacy Assembling Theory and Practice

This book explores the impact of sensation affect ethics and place on literacy learning from early childhood through to adult education. Chapters bridge the divide between theory and practice to consider how contemporary teaching and learning can promote posthuman values and perspectives. By offering a posthuman approach to literacy research and pedagogy Affect Embodiment and Place in Critical Literacy re-works the theory-practice divide in literacy education to emphasize the ways in which learning is an affective and embodied process merging in a particular environment. Written by literacy educators and international literacy researchers this volume is divided into four sections focussing on: Moving with sensation and affect; becoming worldmakers with ethics and difference; relationships that matter in curriculum and place; before drawing together everything in a concise conclusion. Affect Embodiment and Place in Critical Literacy is the perfect resource for researchers academics and postgraduate students in the fields of literacy education and philosophy of education as well as those seeking to explore the benefits of a posthumanism approach when conceptualising theory and practice in literacy education. | Affect Embodiment and Place in Critical Literacy Assembling Theory and Practice

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Skill Acquisition in Sport Research Theory and Practice

Skill Acquisition in Sport Research Theory and Practice

Skill Acquisition in Sport gives academics students coaches and practitioners the broadest and most scientifically rigorous grounding in the principles and practice of the field. Fully revised updated and restructured the third edition integrates theory and practice and provides more material on practical application than ever before. Divided into four sections – providing instruction and feedback organizing effective practice training high-level skills and the theories and mechanisms underpinning skill acquisition – the book covers a full range of key topics including: the role of errors and rewards in motor learning instructions demonstrations and feedback imagery in motor learning constraints-based and self-directed learning technique change creativity training and visual gaze training practicing under pressure the neurophysiology of learning. Based on the latest research including chapters on emerging topics and written by a global cast of world-leading experts Skill Acquisition in Sport is an essential textbook for any kinesiology or sport science student taking skill acquisition expertise development or motor learning classes. | Skill Acquisition in Sport Research Theory and Practice

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Face Detection and Recognition Theory and Practice

Face Detection and Recognition Theory and Practice

Face detection and recognition are the nonintrusive biometrics of choice in many security applications. Examples of their use include border control driver’s license issuance law enforcement investigations and physical access control. Face Detection and Recognition: Theory and Practice elaborates on and explains the theory and practice of face detection and recognition systems currently in vogue. The book begins with an introduction to the state of the art offering a general review of the available methods and an indication of future research using cognitive neurophysiology. The text then:Explores subspace methods for dimensionality reduction in face image processing statistical methods applied to face detection and intelligent face detection methods dominated by the use of artificial neural networksCovers face detection with colour and infrared face images face detection in real time face detection and recognition using set estimation theory face recognition using evolutionary algorithms and face recognition in frequency domainDiscusses methods for the localization of face landmarks helpful in face recognition methods of generating synthetic face images using set estimation theory and databases of face images available for testing and training systemsFeatures pictorial descriptions of every algorithm as well as downloadable source code (in MATLAB®/PYTHON) and hardware implementation strategies with code examplesDemonstrates how frequency domain correlation techniques can be used supplying exhaustive test resultsFace Detection and Recognition: Theory and Practice provides students researchers and practitioners with a single source for cutting-edge information on the major approaches algorithms and technologies used in automated face detection and recognition. | Face Detection and Recognition Theory and Practice

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Regional Policy Theory and Practice

Regional Policy Theory and Practice

Regional policy is an essential in any government’s toolkit for promoting socioeconomic prosperity. It comes in many forms and can be used to target the development of weak and stronger regions. This textbook provides comprehensive and systematic coverage of regional policy dealing with core theories and looking at contemporary challenges in practice addressing regional policy across the world. Structured in four parts the book opens with an exploration of regional policy’s characterisation aims and rationale. The second part is devoted to issues of implementation and the instruments available to policymakers for intervention. The third part addresses regional policy evaluation as well as statistics and modelling in policymaking. Finally the book discusses how regional policy is applied in different contexts. Each chapter contains real-life examples of a regional policy topic in action and highlights supplementary topics for advanced readers. With its broad coverage of the subject Regional Policy: Theory and Practice will prove a valuable resource for advanced students researchers and practitioners in regional policy regional economics economic geography planning and public policy. | Regional Policy Theory and Practice

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Writing for Games Theory and Practice

Writing for Games Theory and Practice

Focussing on the independent videogames sector this book provides readers with a vocabulary to articulate and build their games writing practice; whether studying games or coming to games from another storytelling discipline. Writing for Games offers resources for communication collaboration reflection and advocacy inviting the reader to situate their practice in a centuries-long heritage of storytelling as well as considering the material affordances of videogames and the practical realities of working in game development processes. Structured into three parts Theory considers the craft of both games and writing from a theoretical perspective covering vocabulary for both game and story practices. Case Studies uses three case studies to explore the theory explored in Part 1. The Practical Workbook offers a series of provocations tools and exercises that give the reader the means to refine and develop their writing not just for now but as a part of a life-long practice. Writing for Games: Theory and Practice is an approachable and entry-level text for anyone interested in the craft of writing for videogames. Hannah Nicklin is an award-winning narrative and game designer writer and academic who has been practising for nearly 15 years. She works hard to create playful experiences that see people and make people feel seen and also argues for making games a more radical space through mentoring advocacy and redefining process. Trained as a playwright Nicklin moved into interactive practices early on in her career and is now the CEO and studio lead at Danish indie studio Die Gute Fabrik which most recently launched Mutazione in 2019. | Writing for Games Theory and Practice

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The Theory and Practice of Item Response Theory

The Theory and Practice of Item Response Theory

Noted for addressing both the "hows" and "whys" of item response theory (IRT) this text has been revised and updated with the latest techniques (multilevel models mixed models and more) and software packages. Simple to more complex models are covered in consistently formatted chapters that build sequentially. The book takes the reader from model development through the fit analysis and interpretation phases that would be performed in practice. To facilitate understanding common data sets are used across chapters with the examples worked through for increasingly complex models. Exemplary model applications include free (BIGSTEPS NOHARM Facets R packages) and commercial (BILOG-MG flexMIRT SAS WINMIRA SPSS SYSTAT) software packages. The companion website provides data files and online-only appendices. New to This Edition *Chapter on multilevel models. *New material on loglinear models mixed models the linear logistic trait model and fit statistics. *Many additional worked-through examples. *Updated guidance on software; now includes R SAS and flexMIRT. | The Theory and Practice of Item Response Theory

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Creativity and Innovation Theory Research and Practice

Creativity and Innovation Theory Research and Practice

Creativity and innovation are frequently mentioned as key skills for career and life success in today’s world. This award-winning book brings together some of the world's best thinkers and researchers to offer insights on creativity innovation and entrepreneurship. The new edition features fully updated chapters including expanded coverage of exciting topics such as group creativity ethics development makerspaces and lessons from other fields. Educational applications are emphasized throughout. Creativity is often the spice of life that little extra something that makes the mundane into the interesting making our routines into fresh new approaches to our daily lives. With this book’s comprehensive and readable approach you’ll be able to understand what creativity truly is (and isn't) how to foster it and how it relates to intelligence leadership personality and other concepts. | Creativity and Innovation Theory Research and Practice

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Restorative Policing Concepts theory and practice

Restorative Policing Concepts theory and practice

In the UK and elsewhere restorative justice and policing are core components of a range of university programmes; however currently no such text exists on the intersection of these two areas of study. This book draws together these diverse theoretical perspectives to provide an innovative knowledge-rich text that is essential reading for all those engaged with the evolution and practice of restorative policing. Restorative Policing surveys the twenty-five year history of restorative policing practice during which its use and influence over criminal justice has slowly grown. It then situates this experience within a criminological discussion about neo-liberal responses to crime control. There has been insufficient debate about how the concepts of ‘restorative justice’ and ‘policing’ sit alongside each other and how they may be connected or disconnected in theoretical and conceptual terms. The book seeks to fill this gap through an exploration of concepts theory policy and practice. In doing so the authors make a case for a more transformative vision of restorative policing that can impact positively upon the shape and practice of policing and outline a framework for the implementation of such a strategy. This pathbreaking book will be of interest to undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses on restorative justice policing and crime control as well as professionals interested in the implementation of restorative practices in the police force. | Restorative Policing Concepts theory and practice

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Re-Visioning Person-Centred Therapy Theory and Practice of a Radical Paradigm

Re-Visioning Person-Centred Therapy Theory and Practice of a Radical Paradigm

By exploring various ways to assimilate recent progressive developments and to renew its vital links with its radical roots Re-Visioning Person-Centred Therapy: Theory and Practice of a Radical Paradigm takes a fresh look at this revolutionary therapeutic approach. Bringing together leading figures in PCT and new writers from around the world the essays in this book create fertile links with phenomenology meditation and spirituality critical theory contemporary thought and culture and philosophy of science. In doing so they create an outline that renews and re-visions person-centred therapy’s radical paradigm providing fertile material in both theory and practice. Shot through with clinical studies vignettes and in-depth discussions on aspects of theory Re-Visioning Person-Centred Therapy will be stimulating reading for therapists in training and practice as well as those interested in the development of PCT. | Re-Visioning Person-Centred Therapy Theory and Practice of a Radical Paradigm

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Crime Linkage Theory Research and Practice

Crime Linkage Theory Research and Practice

The increasing portrayal of forensic investigative techniques in the popular media—CSI for example has resulted in criminals becoming forensically aware and more careful about leaving behind physical evidence at a crime scene. This presents law enforcement with a significant problem: how can they detect serial offenders if they cannot rely on physical forensic evidence? One solution comes from psychology. A growing body of research has amassed in the area of behavioral consistency and the detection of serial offenders. A number of innovations are taking place in the field that have important implications for the practice of crime linkage and its use by police and the courts. Crime Linkage: Theory Research and Practice assembles this research and discusses its practical use. Topics include:Theoretical explanations for how when and why we may (or may not) see similarities in a person’s crime scene behaviorConsistency and distinctiveness in sexual offendingAn overview of crime linkage research conducted to dateThe use of crime linkage in the United Kingdom South Africa and the United StatesNew directions for research and practice including linking across crime types to expand the suspect poolThe range of statistical methods used in research of crime linkage principlesThe book represents a collaboration of researchers and practitioners from across the globe who are recognized as experts in the area of behavioral consistency and detection of serial offenders. They provide a comprehensive and informative text on the psychological and criminological theories underpinning crime linkage how it is used in practice the challenges practitioners face and current innovations that will shape the future of crime linkage research and practice. | Crime Linkage Theory Research and Practice

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Applied Organizational Communication Theory and Practice in a Global Environment

Applied Organizational Communication Theory and Practice in a Global Environment

The fourth edition of Applied Organizational Communication provides a current in-depth analysis of the theories and practices critical to understanding organizational communication concepts in a global environment. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the most current organizational communication theory and research and includes new information on the use of technology incorporated throughout. Additional features of this text include: Extensive real-life examples that establish links between organizational communication and perceptions theory networks and symbolic behaviour. Theory-based consulting approaches that enhance abilities to link issues with actions. Grounding in transactional communication and advanced systems approaches. Macro and micro analyses of key topics and issues. As an accessible and practical examination of organizational communication this text is intended for use in organizational communication leadership organizational development and organizational intervention courses at the advanced undergraduate and graduate level. | Applied Organizational Communication Theory and Practice in a Global Environment

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The Psychology of Exercise Integrating Theory and Practice

The Psychology of Exercise Integrating Theory and Practice

Now in its fifth edition The Psychology of Exercise: Integrating Theory and Practice is the ideal resource for undergraduate courses devoted to the study of exercise behavior. Following the success of previous editions this book successfully integrates theoretical principles and the latest research with intervention strategies that students can apply in real-world settings. Students will find multiple forms of presentation throughout including graphics and models questionnaires and other instruments focus boxes highlighting research on the impact of physical activity on specific populations and review questions and activities to enhance learning. This edition includes a substantial revision of the theory and intervention chapters with a focus on the most popular theories currently thriving in the field a discussion of environmental and policy influences on behavior and an expanded presentation of intervention components design and evaluation. Separate chapters are also dedicated to popular topics such as personality self-perceptions stress anxiety depression emotional well-being cognitive function and health-related quality of life. For those seeking to learn more about exercise behavior The Psychology of Exercise: Integrating Theory and Practice is a must-have resource. | The Psychology of Exercise Integrating Theory and Practice

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Construction Management Theory and Practice

Construction Management Theory and Practice

Construction Management: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive textbook for budding construction managers. The range of coverage makes the book essential reading for students studying management courses in all construction related disciplines and ideal reading for those with non-cognate degrees studying construction management masters courses giving them a broad base of understanding about the industry. Part I outlines the main industry players and their roles in relation to the Construction Manager. Part II covers management theory leadership and team working strategies. Part III details financial aspects including: sources of finance appraisal and estimating construction economics whole life costing and life cycle analysis bidding and tendering as well as procurement methods types of contracts and project costing. Part IV covers construction operations management and issues such as supply chain management health and safety waste quality and environmental management. Part V covers issues such as marketing strategy HRM health stress and well-being. Part VI concludes the book with reflections on the future of the industry in relation to the environment and sustainability and the role of the industry and its managers. The book keeps the discussion of current hot topics such as building information modelling (BIM) sustainability and health and well-being included throughout and is packed with useful figures tables and case studies from industry. | Construction Management Theory and Practice

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Shaping Citizenship A Political Concept in Theory Debate and Practice

Shaping Citizenship A Political Concept in Theory Debate and Practice

Citizenship is a core concept for the social sciences and citizenship is also frequently interpreted challenged and contested in different political arenas. Shaping Citizenship explores how the concept is debated and contested defined and redefined used and constructed by different agents at different times and with regard to both theory and practice. The book uses a reflexive and constructivist perspective on the concept of citizenship that draws on the theory and methodology of conceptual history. This approach enables a panorama of politically important readings on citizenship that provide an interdisciplinary perspective and help to transcend narrow and simplified views on citizenship. The three parts of the book focus respectively on theories debates and practices of citizenship. In the chapters constructions and struggles related to citizenship are approached by experts from different fields. Thematically the chapters focus on political representation migration internationalization sub-and transnationalization as well as the Europeanisation of citizenship. An indispensable read to scholars and students Shaping Citizenship presents new ways to study the conceptual changes struggles and debates related to core dimensions of this ever-evolving concept. | Shaping Citizenship A Political Concept in Theory Debate and Practice

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Women Entrepreneurship and Development in the Middle East

Women Entrepreneurship and Development in the Middle East

The Middle East was the region least impacted in the 2008 crisis has investment systems markedly different to the West is largely governed by Islamic Shari’a and has varying forms of governance and institutional organization which are not understood by many nor how these systems shape entrepreneurial and industrial development. While the Middle East as a region has seen a small growth in entrepreneurship for women and business scholarship on the Middle East has grown there is no text in English that has brought critical insights from the Middle East together in a single volume. In examining women’s entrepreneurship in the Middle East this book aims to challenge Global North assumptions about the disempowering impacts of Islamic Shari’a and governance. Referring to the constraints of Islam on women’s subjectivity and agency greatly misunderstands religious identity of both men and women and the way in which public administration and private sector institutions are organized in very different ways to Western regions. This timely text expands and adds new insights to the theorizations of women’s entrepreneurship in the Middle East through unravelling spatialized themes and incorporates contemporary themes including: an Islamic science reading of women work and venturing; changing families and entrepreneurship development; women managing social crises; Islamization governance and women; Islamic feminist activisms and entrepreneurship; representations of women’s entrepreneurship on social media; and women’s collectives leading entrepreneurship via Facebook entrepreneurship. It will be of interest to researchers academics and students in the fields of entrepreneurship gender work and organizations. | Women Entrepreneurship and Development in the Middle East

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The State of the Art in Small Business and Entrepreneurship

The State of the Art in Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Published in 1998. This text is designed as not only a summary of a number of years of reflections by many different researchers but also a guide for future research and for continuing development of a theory of small business and its environment; a theory that will apply to small businesses everywhere and that will help them become what they hope to be in the 21st century. | The State of the Art in Small Business and Entrepreneurship

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Women's Entrepreneurship

Women's Entrepreneurship

Drawing on the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a frame of reference this new edition of Female Entrepreneurship – Women’s Entrepreneurship – continues to challenge contemporary assumptions regarding who or what is an entrepreneur. It draws upon relevant literature and research to enable research-led teaching delivery and provides students with a comprehensive understanding of women’s entrepreneurship and a solid foundation from which they can pursue further studies. Informative but concise Women’s Entrepreneurship covers key concepts issues themes and approaches and provides useful suggested topics for debate. Updates include a revised chapter on Emerging Technologies and Women’s Entrepreneurship which explores digital entrepreneurship and cyberfeminism. Contextualisation of Women’s Entrepreneurship acknowledges the broader contextual influences on women’s entrepreneurship. Finally two new chapters have been added looking at The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and Women’s Entrepreneurship Policy. International case studies explore the socio-economic context for women’s entrepreneurship in regional national and international economies. Pedagogy to aid learning is incorporated throughout including learning outcomes boxes to highlight key research insights and best practice as well as discussion points and activities. This book is important supplementary reading on entrepreneurship small business management and women's and gender studies courses – it will prove particularly useful to women moving towards starting their own business as well as postgraduate students researching the topic for the first time. | Women's Entrepreneurship

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Leadership in Practice Theory and Cases in Leadership Character

Leadership in Practice Theory and Cases in Leadership Character

Recent financial crises and other high-profile mismanagement cases have brought a spotlight to the quality of leader character in the business sector. Leadership in Practice is the first book to provide an authoritative collection of cases to engage students interested in the importance of the character of business leaders. The authors have compiled a collection of cutting-edge cases and readings situating them within a theoretical landscape so students are familiarized with the concepts as they move through the text. The cases cover a wide range of successful businesses—from the NFL to Apple—and include notable controversies such as those surrounding Enron and Volkswagen. Alongside exclusive interviews and insights into the value of leadership character at individual team organizational and societal levels the book includes learning objectives and discussion questions to facilitate lively debate and interaction in the classroom. This volume will be a valuable supplement for students and instructors in any leadership class as well as researchers and practitioners interested in exploring case studies that illuminate the nature of leadership in a business setting. | Leadership in Practice Theory and Cases in Leadership Character

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Psychometric Methods Theory into Practice

Psychometric Methods Theory into Practice

Grounded in current knowledge and professional practice this book provides up-to-date coverage of psychometric theory methods and interpretation of results. Essential topics include measurement and statistical concepts scaling models test design and development reliability validity factor analysis item response theory and generalizability theory. Also addressed are norming and test equating topics not typically covered in traditional psychometrics texts. Examples drawn from a dataset on intelligence testing are used throughout the book elucidating the assumptions underlying particular methods and providing SPSS (or alternative) syntax for conducting analyses. The companion website presents datasets for all examples as well as PowerPoint slides of figures and key concepts. Pedagogical features include equation boxes with explanations of statistical notation and end-of-chapter glossaries. The Appendix offers extensions of the topical chapters with example source code from SAS SPSS IRTPRO BILOG-MG PARSCALE TESTFACT and DIMTEST. | Psychometric Methods Theory into Practice

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Stone Matrix Asphalt Theory and Practice

Stone Matrix Asphalt Theory and Practice

In the years since the development and subsequent success of Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) a plethora of articles have emerged scattered throughout various publications. The time is right for a comprehensive resource that collects examines and organizes this information and makes it easily accessible. A compilation and distillation of the latest knowledge available Stone Matrix Asphalt: Theory and Practice describes SMA from its origin through implementation and explores various methods and design approaches. Detailing the requirements and materials for the mix including asphalt binder aggregates and stabilizers the book covers standard and alternative design methods and their execution as well as best practices and production processes. It addresses issues such as permanent deformation and fatigue resistance as well as special applications such as bridge deck surfacing and airfields. The book uses practical examples to illustrate theory presents practical tips useful in everyday work and includes a review of problems that can occur during laydown and their potential solutions. Drawn from the author’s extensive experience during the introduction of SMA in the early 1990s and discussions with many process engineers the book provides the practical information needed to customize methods for individual applications of SMA. Blazejowski puts together a picture drawn from a broad range of literature. The result: a reference that is handy practical and easy to use. | Stone Matrix Asphalt Theory and Practice

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