BOOKS

Distributed Control of Heterogeneous Systems

Frank Ferrese, PhD

October 23, 2013

The desire to build high levels of autonomy into distributed heterogeneous systems has led to new developments combining several areas of research including control theory, computational intelligence, economics, and cognitive psychology. However, there still are many unsolved problems in this area. This particular body of work focuses on two aspects of the autonomy problem and the benefit of interactions between the two.

Global Skill Shortages

Malcom S. Cohen, PhD

August 31, 2002

As the world entered the twenty-first century, global skill shortages in many occupations were evident throughout the world. While these were mitigated by a global recession, there is no generally agreed upon method for measuring these shortages. This book discusses various theories for measurement. Using data collected from 19 developed countries in North and Latin America, Europe, and the Pacific region, the authors explore various aspects of skilled labor shortages, develop a methodology of measuring shortages by occupation, and provide estimates of the likelihood of the occurrence of such shortages.

Labor Shortages as America Approaches the Twenty-first Century

Malcom S. Cohen, PhD

May 3, 1995

Predicting labor shortages is of great importance for planning education and training of the nation's present and future labor force. Malcolm Cohen has developed an innovative approach to measuring labor shortages. Originally sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, his work is presented here, updated for 1994.

When Disaster Strikes: A Comprehensive Guide for Emergency Planning and Crisis Survival

Matthew Stein, PE

November 16, 2011

Disasters often strike without warning and leave a trail of destruction in their wake. Yet armed with the right tools and information, survivors can fend for themselves and get through even the toughest circumstances. This book provides a thorough, practical guide for how to prepare for and react in many of life's most unpredictable scenarios.

When Technology Fails: A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the Long Emergency

Matthew Stein, PE

August 18, 2008

This book, comprehensive primer on sustainable living skills—from food and water to shelter and energy to first-aid and crisis-management skills—prepares you to embark on the path toward sustainability. But unlike any other book, Stein not only shows you how to live “green” in seemingly stable times, but to live in the face of potential disasters, lasting days or years, coming in the form of social upheaval, economic meltdown, or environmental catastrophe.

10 Days to a Bully-Proof Child: The Proven Program to Build Confidence and Stop Bullies for Good

Sherryll Kraizer, PhD

July 18, 2007

This book offers strategies on the latest forms of bullying, like cyber-bullying via instant message and networking sites. With anecdotes throughout, it book also teaches how to successfully approach another parent or a school about bullying.

The Safe Child Book: A Commonsense Approach to Protecting Children and Teaching Children to Protect Themselves

Sherryll Kraizer, PhD

August 28, 1996

It's the most urgent and highly publicized issue facing America's family: how to teach our children to protect themselves in any situation. Based on the author's successful education workshop, which has been in operation since 1969 and has educated more than 50, 000 parents and children nationwide, The Safe Child Book gives parents effective and nonthreatening techniques for teaching children how to protect themselves without making them afraid.

Get Your Construction Business To Always Make A Profit!: The BIZ-BUILDER BLUEPRINT For Contractors

George Hedley

September 21, 2016

You can get your construction business to move to the next level, get organized and systemized, build an accountable responsible team, charge the right mark-up, always make a profit, and work exactly the way you want by drafting your BIZ-Builder Blueprint Action Plan.

Get Your Business to Work!: 7 Steps to Earning More, Working Less and Living the Life You Want

George Hedley

June 24, 2014

This book tried-and-true methods to help fledgling business owners as well as seasoned ones who are just looking to increase capital and productivity. it offers a step-by-step process to help small business owners get what they want: profits, wealth, and freedom.

Criminal Law, Procedure, and Evidence

Walter P. Signorelli, JD

April 19, 2016

Constitutional principles are the foundation upon which substantive criminal law, criminal procedure law, and evidence laws rely. The concepts of due process, legality, specificity, notice, equality, and fairness are intrinsic to these three disciplines, and a firm understanding of their implications is necessary for a thorough comprehension of the topic. This book examines the tensions produced by balancing the ideals of individual liberty embodied in the Constitution against society’s need to enforce criminal laws as a means of achieving social control, order, and safety.