Contemporary Strategy Analysis
Contemporary Strategy Analysis

Author: Robert M. Grant

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 2013-01-22

Total Pages: 842

ISBN-13: 9781119941897

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Robert M. Grant combines a highly accessible writing style with a concentration on the fundamentals of value creation and an emphasis on practicality in this leading strategy text. In this new edition, he includes an even greater focus on strategy implementation that reflects the needs of firms to reconcile scale economies with entrepreneurial flexibility, innovation with cost efficiency, and globalization with local responsiveness. This edition also incorporates some of the key strategic issues of today including: post-financial crisis adjustment, the continuing rise of China, India and Brazil, and the increased emphasis on ethics and sustainability. Coverage is also provided on strategy in not-for-profit organizations. Contemporary Strategy Analysis, Text and Cases 8th Edition combines the text with an updated collection of 20 case studies. It is suitable for both MBA and advanced undergraduate students. Additional teaching resources are also available for instructors, including an instructor’s manual, case teaching notes, test bank, teaching slides, case video clips and extra cases. All of these resources can be accessed via the companion website: www.contemporarystrategyanalysis.com

Transport and Climate Change
Transport and Climate Change

Author: Tim Ryley

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2012-07-17

Total Pages: 409

ISBN-13: 1780524412

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This topical volume covers the intersection between transport and climate change, with papers from the 'Transport & Climate Change' session of the RGS-IBG conference in London, September 2010. It considers the role of transport modes at varying spatial dimensions and a range of perspectives on the relationship between transport and climate change.

Data Assimilation for Atmospheric, Oceanic and Hydrologic Applications (Vol. II)
Data Assimilation for Atmospheric, Oceanic and Hydrologic Applications (Vol. II)

Author: Seon Ki Park

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-05-22

Total Pages: 736

ISBN-13: 3642350887

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This book contains the most recent progress in data assimilation in meteorology, oceanography and hydrology including land surface. It spans both theoretical and applicative aspects with various methodologies such as variational, Kalman filter, ensemble, Monte Carlo and artificial intelligence methods. Besides data assimilation, other important topics are also covered including targeting observation, sensitivity analysis, and parameter estimation. The book will be useful to individual researchers as well as graduate students for a reference in the field of data assimilation.

Creating a Data-Driven Organization
Creating a Data-Driven Organization

Author: Carl Anderson

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2015-07-23

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 1491916885

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"What do you need to become a data-driven organization? Far more than having big data or a crack team of unicorn data scientists, it requires establishing an effective, deeply-ingrained data culture. This practical book shows you how true data-drivenness involves processes that require genuine buy-in across your company ... Through interviews and examples from data scientists and analytics leaders in a variety of industries ... Anderson explains the analytics value chain you need to adopt when building predictive business models"--Publisher's description.

100 Australian Birds
100 Australian Birds

Author: Georgia Angus

Publisher:

Published: 2021-02-03

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781741177220

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A beautifully illustrated and jargon-free guide for the new generations of Australian birdwatchers.

Sugar in Our Wounds
Sugar in Our Wounds

Author: Donja R. Love

Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

Published: 2019-03-15

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 0822239361

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On a plantation somewhere down south, a mystical tree reaches up toward heaven. Generations of slaves have been hanged on this tree. But James is going to be different, as long as he keeps his head down and practices his reading. Moreover, as the Civil War rages on, the possibility of freedom looms closer than ever. When a stranger arrives on the plantation, a striking romance emerges, inviting the couple and those around them into uncharted territory.

Day Walks Tasmania
Day Walks Tasmania

Author: John Chapman

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781920995119

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Describes 40 walking areas around Tasmania with a total of 98 walk variations. For each walking area, one walk is described in detail and a series of variations based on the main walk are also given if appropriate. Areas covered range from Apsley Gorge, Wineglass Bay, Cape Raoul, Cape Huay, Mt Wellington (3 walks), Hartz Mountains, South Cape Bay, Mt Field (4 walks), Mt Anne (2 walks), Cradle Mountain (6 walks), Ben Lomond, Mt Arthur, Cataract Gorge, Asbestos Range (2 walks), Liffey Falls, Meander Falls (2 walks), Mersey valley (4 walks), Mt Roland, Black Bluff, Dial Range and Rocky Cape (2 walks).The book is a full colour production with colour topographic maps. Map sizes range from half page to 1 and a half pages for each walk and standard metric scales of 1:25 000 or 1:5 000 are used. The guide also includes a 2 page key map of Tasmania and a 6 page Walk Index designed to assist with selecting a walk.

World Energy Outlook 2016
World Energy Outlook 2016

Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Publisher: Organization for Economic Co-Operation & Development

Published: 2016-12-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789264264946

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The latest World Energy Outlook offers the most comprehensive analysis of what this transformation of the energy sector might look like, thanks to its energy projections to 2040. It reviews the key opportunities and challenges ahead for renewable energy, the central pillar of the low- carbon energy transition, as well as the critical role for energy efficiency.