Statistical Abstract of the United States, 2003: The National Data Book (Statistical Abstract of the U.S.)

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The official government authoritative guide for data on the economic, social, and political lives of Americans. Produced by the Census bureau, the Statistical Abstract provides exhaustive information from the 2003 Census, and gives complete up-to-date information on the United States from national, state, and regional levels.

This guide also contains more than 1,000 additional charts and tables covering every facet of American behavior, which are organized by age, state and geographical area and other variables. Information in this edition includes: population statistics by age, sex, race and metropolitan area; income, consumers expenditures and wealth distribution; vital information on births, teen births rates and infant mortality, deaths and marriages; law enforcement data including drug-related arrest rates, hate crimes, and delinquency cases, and banking and finances, debt, interest rates, and the stock and bond markets.

Statistical Abstract of the United States 2002: The National Data Book 2002 (CD-ROM Edition Released 2003)

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Statistical Abstract of the United States 2002: The National Data Book 2002 (CD-ROM Edition Released 2003)
U.S. Census Bureau
Manufacturer: Progressive Management
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: CD-ROM
ASIN: 1592482481

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This is complete reproduction of the official U.S. Census Bureau Statistical Abstract of the United States CD-ROM, 2002 edition released on CD-ROM form in April 2003. At only $19.95, it costs two-thirds LESS than the $60 price charged by the government when purchased through the NTIS! Our reproduction is thus an incredible bargain for one of the most valuable reference works available today.

This amazing disc contains over 1400 tables and charts, making it the best known and most popular single source of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of our great nation. The Abstract has been published since 1878 and serves as a convenient, easy-to-use reference source. It provides an extensive selection of statistics for the United States, with selected data for States, metropolitan areas, cities, and foreign countries from reports and records of government and private agencies. The Census Bureau declares that the Statistical Abstract is "the government's most important statistical factbook - great for students, libraries, research organizations, or home reference - Uncle Sam's Reference Shelf." It is truly an incredible resource for any curious mind.

The CD-ROM edition contains more years of data, more countries, and more categories of subjects than in the print edition. The CD-ROM also provides over 1,500 table-to-spreadsheet links, direct table-to-Internet site links, and search capabilities on table number and titles as well as general subjects. The Adobe Acrobat PDF software used to view the data offers the advantage of high quality printing and viewing. Tables and charts appear in color highlighting important information and adding clarity to the graphics. The Adobe Acrobat search function allows for easy searching--simply enter a keyword or phrase for a full text search of all files, including text within graphics and charts. Searching by general subjects and table numbers and titles is also supported. By using Lotus worksheet (.WK1) files or Excel (.XLS) files, you can do your own analysis of Statistical Abstract tables, state rankings, and the population of metropolitan areas. The spreadsheet files can be opened directly by clicking on a button at the bottom of each table or directly from spreadsheet software. The CD-ROM also provides more than 1,000 direct table-to-Internet site links. "With our new CD-ROM you can easily get the latest population and money income figures from our Internet links to many Federal agency sites and start your own analysis of the latest trends," says Lars Johanson of the Statistical Abstract staff. Section contents include:

Population * Vital Statistics * Health and Nutrition * Education * Law Enforcement, Courts, and Prisons * Geography and Environment * Elections * State and Local Government Finances and Employment * Federal Government Finances and Employment * National Defense and Veterans Affairs * Social Insurance and Human Services * Labor Force, Employment, and Earnings * Income, Expenditures, and Wealth * Prices * Business Enterprise * Science and Technology * Agriculture * Natural Resources * Energy and Utilities * Construction and Housing * Manufactures * Domestic Trade * Transportation * Information and Communications * Banking and Finances * Arts, Entertainment and Recreation * Accommodation, Food Services, Other Services * Foreign Commerce and Trade * Outlying Areas * Comparative International Statistics * 2000 Census Sample Data

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`Jeni Riley and David Reedy share excellent examples of how primary school children worked on a non-fiction text format.... A well-informed book with a welcome dose of humour' - Nursery World

`The theoretical underpinning to this volume is rigorous and the case studies are both endearing and informative' - Early Years

`One of the insights of social theories of language which is now taken for granted is that language varies as the social context varies' (Kress, 1997)

This is a book that operationalizes this insight: it charts young children's early attempts to write as they struggle to communicate meaning for a variety of purposes. Each section deals with the appropriate research evidence on the development of children's competence in literacy, and their growing awareness of genre, and uniquely, with a clear approach to teaching children from three to seven years. The text combines the necessary theoretical underpinning plus the day-to-day practical experience of working with young children in order to develop their understanding of the different forms and language of texts.

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This proceedings volume contains a selection of 97 papers presented at the International Conference on Operations Research (OR 2001), the Annual Conference of the German Operations Research Society (GOR). The contributions cover the broad interdisciplinary spectrum of Operations Research and present recent advances in theory, development of methods, and applications in practice. Subjects covered are Transport and Traffic, Energy and Environment, Quantitative Methods in Marketing, Production and Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Finance and Banking and Insurance, Scheduling and Project Planning, Operations Research in the Health Service, Continuous Optimization, Discrete and Combinatorial Optimization, Stochastic Optimization and Simulation, Econometrics and Statistics and Mathematical Economics, Decision Theory, Artificial Intelligence and Fuzzy Logic, Information and Decision Support Systems and Operations Research in the Internet, Didactics of OR and Public Understanding.

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Service organizations can increase their competitive advantage through the application of statistical process control (SPC) techniques. Using the same hands-on approach as their SPC Simplified, the authors have developed a prime source for service personnel.

SPC Simplified for Services thoroughly illustrates the application of the tools and techniques of statistical process control. Each module contains practice problems with the solutions provided at the end of the book.

With SPC Simplified for Services, you will learn:

Problem-solving tools, such as flow charts and brainstorming.
Frequency histograms and checksheets.
Variable and attribute control charts.
Sampling plans.
Systems capability.

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Wonderful intro to SPC and excellent training tool.......2002-07-01

This is essentially the same book as "SPC Simplified: Practical Steps to Quality". The key differences are that the material is sequenced differently and the emphasis is on using SPC in service industries. Like the book upon which it's based, it's divided into modules, each of which builds upon the preceding one. The value of this approach is that this book can be used either as a training text or as a self-study guide.

Basic principles are covered in the first module, followed by modules on quality tools (module 2 covers problem solving tools, and module 3 covers quality improvement tools from the larger body of TQM tools and techniques).

The foundation of SPC is laid in module 4, which introduces variation, histograms and checklists. This material prepares you for module 5 (variables control charts) and 6 (attributes control charts). The service specific part of this book emerges in module 7 (sampling plans) and 8 (systems capability). All examples in these two modules use examples that are common to services industries, which adds realism and practicality to the material for the intended audience. Module 9 ties together the preceding modules by giving a framework for problem solving. Also included are answers to practice problems from the various modules, and an appendix of factors and formulas that make this book valuable long after it has served its purpose as a training tool.

If you're new to SPC or think it is beyond your ability to grasp this book will give you a solid foundation in the basics. After reading this book and working through the practice problems you will understand how to use the highly effective problem solving and quality improvement tools, and will be able to develop and apply common control charts to measure variation and process capability. After you've mastered the skills this book provides you may want to read "Design and Management of Service Processes" by Rohit Ramaswamy, which goes much deeper into service processes, process improvement and SPC.

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Project Portfolio Management (PPM) goes beyond the typical project management approach to offer a set of proven business practices that can help executives, program managers, and project managers bring projects into alignment with the strategies, resources, and executive oversight of the overall enterprise. Step by step, this book shows how to take a project from the inception of a vision to the realization of benefits to the organization. Project Portfolio Management draws on project management expert Harvey A. Levine’s years of research and distills the knowledge and best practices from dozens of leaders in the field to show how to select and implement the projects that will garner the best results. Throughout this important resource, Levine tackles the many challenges associated with PPM, including

Ranking value and benefits
Determining the size of the portfolio pipeline
Assessing the impact of uncertainty on projects and portfolios
Understanding the benefit and risk relationship
Establishing a portfolio governance capability
Managing the portfolio to maximize benefits
Implementing PPM

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Project Portfolio Management (PPM) goes beyond the typical project management approach to offer a set of proven business practices that can help executives, program managers, and project managers bring projects into alignment with the strategies, resources, and executive oversight of the overall enterprise. Step by step, this book shows how to take a project from the inception of a vision to the realization of benefits to the organization. Project Portfolio Management draws on project management expert Harvey A. Levine's years of research and distills the knowledge and best practices from dozens of leaders in the field to show how to select and implement the projects that will garner the best results. Throughout this important resource, Levine tackles the many challenges associated with PPM, including Ranking value and benefits Determining the size of the portfolio pipeline Assessing the impact of uncertainty on projects and portfolios Understanding the benefit and risk relationship Establishing a portfolio governance capability Managing the portfolio to maximize benefits Implementing PPM

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Excellent service and good reading.......2007-10-15

I can't complain about this order, I received it quite quickly and in perfect conditions, I will try to order my next purchases directly from amazon, its delivery and price are pretty good

A very easy read to introduce and guide people into the world of PPM.......2007-03-16

After having evaluated many recent books on the subject of Project Portfolio Management, I found the practical guidance and descriptive clarity as provided by Harvey A. Levine exceptional. Working for Serena Software, I was looking for a single book that could educate and guide a variety of people into PPM, ranging from new Mariner account managers, engineers as well as Mariner customers. Not only does this book provide an easy way to understand the typical Project Portfolio Management process, it is being done using such simple terms, avoiding buzzwords and unnecessary jargon, making it very easy and fast to read, even for a non native English speaking audience. The latter is important if you are operating worldwide. The book does contain some level of repetition, especially in Part Two, but as these are contributing sections and case studies, written by different authors who provide a different angle or viewpoint to the same concepts, I found those especially useful for practitioners (our engineers and customers). The downside of having multiple authors is however that Levine's simple and clear writing style is not always maintained. The advantage of this approach is that within the same book, readers will benefit from learning some related topics such as ways to measure (e.g. earned value, AHP, NPV), Enterprise Project Management, IT Governance, and much more.

As a result, the company has bought over 50 copies to date and I have been recommending this book to our new employees, partners, and customers worldwide who want to build up their knowledge and implementation skills in Project Portfolio Management.

Eddy Pauwels
Serena Software
Antwerp, Belgium

5-Phase Project Management: A Practical Planning & Implementation Guide

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5 Phases of Project Management
The most useful methodology in the field.
Excellent, covers all the bases
To enhance my knowledge on the subject

5-Phase Project Management: A Practical Planning & Implementation Guide
Joseph W. Weiss , and Robert K. Wysocki
Manufacturer: Perseus Books Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0201563169

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5 Phases of Project Management.......2003-04-02

This is a good entry level book for a class. Easy to read and has great graphics. Good starting point book for project management. Would like to see them update a little bit as it is 10 years old

The most useful methodology in the field........1999-09-26

This book was extremely helpful in providing a framework for structuring my work group's projects. After implementing some new methods, our efficiency and productivity increased by at least 50 percent. It is easy to use and understand. Also good for training.

Excellent, covers all the bases.......1998-11-05

A well researched book with excellent templates to help put all this knowledge into place. I am currently using it to help me manage the development of a large power plant in Brazil. I highly recommend reading and following the principles outlined by Wysocki and Weiss. A valuable tool for any project manager.

To enhance my knowledge on the subject.......1998-08-23

To assist me in my office project management which is currently just in progress. The planning and scheduling information is required and important to the sucess of this project.

Benefit Realisation Management: A Practical Guide to Achieving Benefits Through Change

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Benefit Realisation Management: A Practical Guide to Achieving Benefits Through Change
Gerald Bradley
Manufacturer: Gower Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0566086875

Design Project Planning: A Practical Guide for Beginners

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Design Project Planning: A Practical Guide for Beginners
W. T. F. Bond
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Textbook Binding

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ASIN: 0133492753

Moving a Design into Production (Practical Engineering Guides for Managing Risk)

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Moving a Design into Production (Practical Engineering Guides for Managing Risk)
AT & T
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Companies
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0070025649

Participatory Planning Of Sustainable Development Projects: A Practical Guide For The Field Worker (Friedensauer Schriftenreihe. Reihe B, Gesellschaftswissenschaften, Bd. 3)

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Participatory Planning Of Sustainable Development Projects: A Practical Guide For The Field Worker (Friedensauer Schriftenreihe. Reihe B, Gesellschaftswissenschaften, Bd. 3)
Horst Friedrich Rolly
Manufacturer: Peter Lang Pub Inc
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 3631378661

Planning a Performance Improvement Project: A Practical Guide (Kumarian Press guideline series)

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Planning a Performance Improvement Project: A Practical Guide (Kumarian Press guideline series)
I. Mayo-Smith
Manufacturer: Kumarian Pr Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Planning Development Projects: A Practical Guide to Choice and Appraisal of Public Sector Investments

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Planning Development Projects: A Practical Guide to Choice and Appraisal of Public Sector Investments
G. A. Bridger
Manufacturer: Stationery Office
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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A Practical Guide to Project Planning
Celia Burton
Manufacturer: Kogan Page
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0749411163

Project Management for Planners: A Practical Guide

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Project Management for Planners: A Practical Guide
Terry A. Clark
Manufacturer: Planners Press American Planning Association
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1884829635

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In this extraordinary and definitive study of the Russian economy from 1600-1725, Richard Hellie offers a glimpse of the material life of the people of Muscovy during that tumultuous period—how they lived, what they ate, how they were taxed, what their wages allowed them to enjoy. Making these determinations required more than a decade of work and analysis of over 107,000 records. The resulting book devotes chapters to each category of consumer goods, in which transactions involving the product are summarized. Hellie further provides notes and commentary on the transactions to locate their place in the full Russian economy.

Impressive in scope and data analysis, Economy and Material Culture of Russia, 1600-1725 will be an invaluable resource and reference work for all readers interested in economic history and the history of material culture. Since there is no comparable one-volume work for any other society at any other time in history, Hellie's is a truly unique and profound achievement.

The Economy and Material Culture of Russia, 1600- 1725

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The Economy and Material Culture of Russia, 1600- 1725
R Hellie
Manufacturer: University Of Chicago Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OPKWO0

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The Observer Assessment can be distributed to participants' coworkers, giving them a 360 degree view of their own job performance.

The 21st Century Supervisor will help you improve your skills in these areas and many more:

Coaching

Business Analysis

Computer

Project Management

Resouce Management

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The 21st Century Supervisor skill assessment/observer.......2000-10-18

This is one of the poorest tools that I have seen in a long time. It fails to measure up to what the publisher would have you believe that it is intended to do. The book is not a book but a form that covers skill assesment, but fails to provide the guidelines that would make this a workable tool.I would not recommend this format/book to anyone but instead would recommend they develop their own 1st.

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"A unique book with a unique approach, this is destined to become a classic." —Charitable Gift Planning News

In this deeply humane and informative book, Douglas White deftly weaves together personal insight and level-headed advice in a probing look at the human side of planned giving. He helps you understand, develop, and use the interpersonal skills that are an essential part of every successful planned giving officer's art.

White provides practical answers to such crucial questions as: How do I successfully approach a prospect for a planned gift? What are the steps to building a prospect's trust and instilling a sense of mission? How can I tell if I'm being too aggressive—or not aggressive enough? How do I handle a donor's lawyer and other advisors who don't support the gift?

Tracing the entire process of acquiring a planned gift from the first phone call to managing the gift's assets, White offers many helpful pointers on how to deal with donors, their families, and their professional advisors, as well as executive directors and board members within your organization. He also helps you translate technical knowledge into planned gifts that are better for both donors and charities.

The first book to take you beyond the mere mechanics and into the very soul of planned giving, The Art of Planned Giving is an important working resource for planned giving officers, fund-raising professionals and consultants, as well as nonprofit executives and board members.

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This study was designed to identify the key elements of wellhead protection programs (WHPP), the costs to develop and implement, to compile a list of benefits and to develop a generic method to measure those benefits. Utilizing the sparse literature and 9 cases studies, successful WHPP are discussed in relation to the USEPA 1986 SDWA amendments.

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Despite its seemingly normal, businesslike title, The Executive Alley : Evolution of the Woman Executive is a surprising book--on many levels--and will no doubt shake things up within the workplace. Author Linda Wheeler takes the gloves off as she exposes the devious and duplicitous behavior many women feel they must resort to if they are to win a spot in "the executive alley". Although some of the tales Wheeler tells are shocking, this is not just a juicy tell-all book. Instead, it is an intelligent guide filled with inside information and specific strategies for women who want to compete with dignity and lead with vision. The Executive Alley is just the first in what promises to be a thrilling trilogy.

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An eye opener.......2000-05-11

The Executive Alley is an eye opener because it delves into the minds of women and allows the readers to have a better understanding of how they work. The book not only helps one understand the inner workings of women but it gives strategies to help deal with the "Alley Cats" in the workplace.

Excellent Resource for Women.......2000-03-22

This book will be helpful to any woman climbling the career ladder in corporate America. Learn how to be successful and help other women do the same. Learn what it means to mentor and support other women because if we don't support ourselves, how can we expect men to support us in the workplace.

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