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Management Essentials for Civil Engineers

A Practical Guide to Business, Communication, Ethics, and Risk

By: Cody A. Pennetti,C. Kat Grimsley,Brian M. Grindall

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Management Essentials for Civil Engineers

A Practical Guide to Business, Communication, Ethics, and Risk

By: Cody A. Pennetti,C. Kat Grimsley,Brian M. Grindall

The Civil Engineer’s Guide to Effective Project Management A project’s success requires more than technical calculations and engineered designs. As this book details, effective management in civil engineering involves aligning operations with the broader context of stakeholder objectives. Management Essentials for Civil Engineers is a comprehensive resource designed to help civil engineers enhance their project management and business development skills. This text integrates engineering acumen with management principles, offering insights on business, communication, ethics, and risk analysis. Topics included in this book: Project Management Principles specifically tailored for civil engineers with content relevant to infrastructure and real estate projects. Leadership and Power Dynamics to understand and leverage various forms of power that support team objectives. Risk Management concepts to develop skills in anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to project threats and opportunities. Contract Law and Liability covering the complexities of contractual frameworks, project delivery methods, and broader legal aspects. Effective Communication strategies to enhance interactions with diverse clients, project team members, and external stakeholders. Value Creation principles that consider cost management while ensuring meaningful value in the project deliverables. Systems Perspective viewing projects as integral components of broader operational frameworks, including program and portfolio management. Supplementing the content of each chapter is a narrative that threads through the core topics of this book, providing tangible context to theoretical constructs. This narrative approach facilitates the application of project management principles. Authored by three professionals with backgrounds in engineering, law, and business, this book combines insightful experiences with practical recommendations. The interdisciplinary approach underscores the book’s comprehensive nature, providing core frameworks directly applicable to real-world projects.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119851610

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9781119851615

Physician to the Fleet

The Life and Times of Thomas Trotter, 1760-1832

By: Brian Vale,Griffith Edwards

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Physician to the Fleet

The Life and Times of Thomas Trotter, 1760-1832

By: Brian Vale,Griffith Edwards

Details Thomas Trotter's important contributions, as a naval surgeon and after, to the eradication of scurvy and typhus, to the study of addiction, and to improved health and safety in mines. Thomas Trotter, after studying medicine at Edinburgh, began his naval career as a surgeon's mate in 1779 and saw continuous service up to the peace of 1802, rising as a result of great abilities and the right patronage to become Physician to the Channel Fleet, and being present at the great battles of Dogger Bank in 1781 and the Glorious First of June in 1794. As Physician to the Channel Fleet, he was a major player in the conquest of scurvy and the control of typhus and smallpox in the navy. After the peace he settled in Newcastle where he produced pioneering work on alcoholism and neurosis, as a result of which he is regarded as one of the founders of the field of addiction studies. This book provides an intimate account of naval life in the great age of sail from the perspective of a surgeon, describing the impact of Enlightenment ideas and new medical techniques, and showing how improved health was a crucial factor in making possible the British fleet's great victories in this period. BRIAN VALE is a maritime historian, whose books include Independence or Death: British sailors and Brazilian Independence (Tauris 1996), A Frigate of King George, Life and Duty on a British Man-of-War (Tauris 2001) and The Audacious Admiral Cochrane (Conway 2004). GRIFFITH EDWARDS, Emeritus Professor at King's College, London, is one of the country's leading experts on addiction. His publications include Alchohol: the Ambiguous Molecule (Penguin 2000) and Matters of Substance (Penguin 2005).

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250

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Boydell & Brewer

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1843836041

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9781843836049

Nelson's Victory

250 Years of War and Peace

By: Brian Lavery

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Nelson's Victory

250 Years of War and Peace

By: Brian Lavery

May 2015 sees the 250th anniversary of the launch of HMS Victory, the ship that is so closely associated with Nelson and his great victory at Trafalgar and which, still extant, has today become the embodiment of the great Age of Sail. ?Many books have been written about Victory but none like this, which tells the full story of the ship since she first took to the waters in May 1765. It contains many surprises _ that she was almost wrecked on her launch; that diplomacy conducted onboard her played a crucial role in provoking Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812; and that in 1914 Kaiser Wilhelm set the First World War in motion at a desk made from her timbers. The book also tells the story of Horatio Nelson, who was born a few weeks before his most famous ship was ordered, and whose career paralleled hers in many ways. It does not ignore the battle of Trafalgar, and indeed it offers new insights into the campaign which led up to it. But it says much more about the other lives of the ship, which at different times was a flagship, a fighting ship, a prison hospital ship, a training ship for officers and boys, a floating courtroom, a signal school in the early days of radio, tourist attraction and national icon. It looks at her through many eyes, including Queen Victoria, admirals, midshipmen and ordinary seamen, and Beatrix Potter who visited as a girl. It is simply a 'must-have' work for historians and enthusiasts, and a compelling new narrative for the general reader.

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Seaforth Publishing

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1848322321

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9781848322325

The Great Meadow

Farmers and the Land in Colonial Concord

By: Brian Donahue

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The Great Meadow

Farmers and the Land in Colonial Concord

By: Brian Donahue

Employing precise geographical information system (GIS) mapping of land ownership and land use, Donahue describes how the land was settled and how mixed husbandry was developed in Concord. By reconstructing several farm neighborhoods and following them through many generations, he reveals a diverse sustainable farming system of tillage, orchards, pastures, hay meadows, and woodlots that required careful management of soil and water. Donahue concludes that ecological degradation came to Concord only later, when nineteenth-century economic and social forces undercut the environmental balance that earlier colonial farmers had nurtured."--BOOK JACKET.

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Yale University Press

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0300097514

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9780300097511

Sports Finance and Management

Real Estate, Entertainment, and the Remaking of the Business

By: Jason A. Winfree,Mark S. Rosentraub,Brian M Mills

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Sports Finance and Management

Real Estate, Entertainment, and the Remaking of the Business

By: Jason A. Winfree,Mark S. Rosentraub,Brian M Mills

This definitive text on sports management and finance focuses on how the modern sports team has evolved. Addressing the fact that the 21st Century sports team has turned to a real estate development, media and entertainment corporation, this book focuses on the how and why of the change, rather than traditional finance topics such as borrowing money, ticket pricing and player compensation. It includes an assessment of ownership structures and discusses real estate development, facility designs, and their fit into urban centers.

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CRC Press

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1439897107

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9781439897102

Lonely Planet New York & the Mid-Atlantic

By: Lonely Planet,Amy C Balfour,Ray Bartlett,Michael Grosberg,Adam Karlin,Brian Kluepfel,Virginia Maxwell,Simon Richmond,Regis St Louis,Karla Zimmerman,Ali Lemer,Robert Balkovich

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Lonely Planet New York & the Mid-Atlantic

By: Lonely Planet,Amy C Balfour,Ray Bartlett,Michael Grosberg,Adam Karlin,Brian Kluepfel,Virginia Maxwell,Simon Richmond,Regis St Louis,Karla Zimmerman,Ali Lemer,Robert Balkovich

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's New York & the Mid Atlantic is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch the world go by in New York's Central Park, hop between grand sights and museums in Washington DC's National Mall, and explore postcard-perfect Pennsylvania Dutch Country - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New York & the Mid Atlantic and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's New York & the Mid Atlantic: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers New York City, New York State, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, West Virginia, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's New York & the Mid Atlantic is our most comprehensive guide to New York & the Mid Atlantic, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's in-depth New York City and Washington, DC city guides, and our USA country guide. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

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Lonely Planet

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1788685423

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9781788685429

Baseball for Everybody

Tom Glavine's Guide to America's Game

By: Tom Glavine,Brian Tarcy

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Baseball for Everybody

Tom Glavine's Guide to America's Game

By: Tom Glavine,Brian Tarcy

On the heels of one of the strongest baseball seasons ever. Atlanta Braves World Series MVP and Cy Young award-winning pitcher Tom Glavine delivers an insider's view of baseball's enduring magic and mystique.Glavine gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the glories of the game as seen from his perch on the pitching mound for one of the game's legendary teams.Baseball for Everybody is for players and fans alike and covers pitching, batting and fielding techniques and the all-important psychological game. Peppered throughout are quips, quotes and anecdotes Glavine has gleaned during 14 years in the Major Leagues.

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1886284431

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9781886284432

Management Essentials for Civil Engineers

A Practical Guide to Business, Communication, Ethics, and Risk

By: Cody A. Pennetti,C. Kat Grimsley,Brian M. Grindall

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Management Essentials for Civil Engineers

A Practical Guide to Business, Communication, Ethics, and Risk

By: Cody A. Pennetti,C. Kat Grimsley,Brian M. Grindall

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Management Essentials for Civil Engineers

Management Essentials for Civil Engineers

Physician to the Fleet

Physician to the Fleet

Nelson's Victory

Nelson's Victory

The Great Meadow

The Great Meadow

Sports Finance and Management

Sports Finance and Management

Lonely Planet New York & the Mid-Atlantic

Lonely Planet New York & the Mid-Atlantic

Baseball for Everybody

Baseball for Everybody

Management Essentials for Civil Engineers

Management Essentials for Civil Engineers

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