Introduction to operations research by
"This book is about Industrial Engineering. The overall thrust of all the revision efforts has been to build upon the strengths of previous editions to more fully meet the needs of todays students. These revisions make the book even more suitable for use in a modern course that reflects contemporary practice in the field"
The Evolution of Automotive Technology by
The idea of "understanding the present through its history" is based on two insights. First, it helps to know where a technology comes from: what were its predecessors, how did they evolve as a result of the continuous efforts to solve theoretical and practical problems, who were crucial in their emergence, and which cultural differences made them develop into divergent families of artifacts? Second, and closely related to the first insight, how does a certain technology or system fit into its societal context, its culture of mobility, its engineering culture, its culture of car driving, its alternatives, its opponents? Only thus, by studying its prehistory and its socio-cultural context, can we acquire a true 'grasp' of a technology.
The Evolution of Automotive Technology: A Handbook, Second Edition covers one and a quarter century of the automobile, conceived as a cultural history of its technology, aimed at engineering students and all those who wish to have a concise introduction into the basics of automotive technology and its long-term development
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The Geography of Transport Systems by
This volume is an essential resource for undergraduates studying transportation, as well as those interested in economic and urban geography, transport planning and engineering. A companion website, which contains additional material such as photographs, maps, figures, and PowerPoint presentations, has been developed for the book and can be found here: https://transportgeography.org/
Leadership by
Written by a team of international experts and taking a truly global approach, Leadership: Contemporary Critical Perspectivesis theessential guide to key concepts and contemporary concerns in leadership studies. This Third Editionhas been revised and expanded to improve accessibility to complex theory and add cutting-edge content, including three new chapters, new case studies focusing on world-renowned leaders, and an updated "Leadership on Screen" feature that looks at examples of leadership in film and TV.
Child development for teachers in Southern Africa by
This book about revitalizing family and social relationships in an increasingly diverse and polarized world should become a resource for a vast array of professionals in the fields of mental heath, social and community services. It will also serve as a textbook on contextual therapy and its applications that fills a gap in the literature on this approach. It will present it in a highly understandable language, using a new terminology. Hence this book will meet the needs of many contextual therapists and contextually inspired pastoral counselors at any level of expertise
Principles of general management : a responsible approach for southern Africa by
The book is currently the first book written by South Africans for the South African and broader African market, integrating the pillars of responsible management in the main managerial functions. This book covers the traditional view of management, encompassing the planning, organising, leading and control functions. The three pillars of responsible management (sustainability, responsibility and ethics) are then integrated into each of these functions with the aim to develop responsible managers, organisations, socio-economic systems and ultimately a sustainable world society. A responsible manager will embrace triple-bottom line optimization, stakeholder value optimization, ethical decision-making and create moral excellence in his or her organization
Taxation : a transaction-based approach by
Designed to support advanced problem-solving competence, this text offers a transaction-based approach. The text presents a clear conceptual framework that guides readers to establish the facts surrounding any domestic or cross-border transaction, and, with an enquiring approach, focusses on discovering all of the tax issues that might arise when any single transaction, or series of transactions, occurs. Taxation: A Transaction-Based Approach is suited as core course material for students of all disciplines, who are studying taxation at undergraduate or postgraduate level. In equal measure, this work is a valuable reference for legal, financial and accounting professionals whose discipline is applied to taxation
Introduction to Vygotsky by
The innovative theories of Lev Vygotsky on thought and speech have become increasingly popular over the last decade. An Introduction to Vygotskyprovides students with an accessible overview of his work by combining reprints of key journal and text articles with editorial commentary and suggested further reading. Students will find this a useful single source of information covering material that is often difficult to access in college libraries
Integrated Marketing Communications by
Integrated Marketing Communications: A Global Brand-Driven Approach, 2nd edition presents an integrated and global framework to marketing communications, delivered in a highly readable, cohesive and succinct manner. Co-written by the internationally acclaimed leading experts in the field, Philip Kitchen & Marwa Tourky, this core text explores the best ways to communicate effectively both in the present and in the future. Taking a rigorous approach, the textbook provides a critical overview to the modern communications issues found in industry and society today.
Physiology of Marine Mammals by
The content of this book is organised around common student questions, taking the undergraduate's point of view as the starting point. Each chapter provides a set of PowerPoint slides for instructors to use in teaching and students to use as study guides. New "Study Questions" and "Critical Thinking Points" conclude each chapter, which are each motivated by a "Driving Question" such as "How do mammals stay warm in a cold ocean?" or "How do mammals survive the crushing pressures of the deep sea?" Full-colour images and comprehensive, accessible content make this the definitive textbook for marine mammal physiology.
Corporate finance : a South African perspective by
This book will explore the nature of these paradigm shifts, and considers what implications tensions in the field hold for public relations and communication scholarship in general, but also specifically for the South African field of scholarship and practice.This text is aimed at undergraduate students, enrolled in South African tertiary education institutions studying communication science, corporate communication, marketing communication, marketing and brand communication and public relations. The book is intended to provide a key text that can be used throughout a learner's undergraduate studies in various theoretical and applied modules.
Basic principles and calculations in chemical engineering by
Like previous editions, Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering, 9th Edition, Global Edition offers a strong foundation of skills and knowledge for successful study and practice, guiding students through formulating and solving material and energy balance problems, as well as describing gases, liquids, and vapors. Throughout, it introduces efficient, consistent, student-friendly methods for solving problems, analyzing data, and gaining a conceptual, application-based understanding of modern chemical engineering processes.
Contemporary company law by
Contemporary Company Law has quickly established itself as a leading resource on South African company law for legal practitioners, company law specialists and academics. It has been increasingly relied on and referred to with approval by the High Courts, the Supreme Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court. Contemporary Company Law is a comprehensive and advanced company law text. It is much more than a mere narrative of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 or of the decisions of the courts. Its approach is to expound, explain, or clarify the legal principles and statutory provisions. In writing this third edition, apart from updating the text to incorporate the extensive development of many of the provisions of the Companies Act and the leading cases on the subject, the rapid globalisation of company law has also been taken into account.
International Economics ISE by
International Economics, 18e combines rigorous economic analysis with attention to the issues of economic policy that are alive and important today in this field. Written in a concise and readable format, Pugel uses economic terminology when enhancing the analysis so that the reader can build their understanding of global economic developments and evaluate proposals for changes in economic policies. The text is informed by current events and includes the latest in applied international research.
SA financial planning : case studies by A history of South Africa : from the distant past to the present day by
Who were the first people of South Africa? And who came after them? How did the interaction among Afrikaners, English-speaking South Africans, the British government and black people help form the country? Where do we stand as a nation today? Some prominent historians try to answer these questions. Led by the well-known Professor Fransjohan Pretorius, they reflect on the origin of planet Earth and look at some pivotal moments in our South African history. Chapters cover, among others, the Dutch era at the Cape, the mineral revolution, the Anglo-Boer War, Afrikaner nationalism, the apartheid government, the black resistance movement and a South Africa after 1994
Investing in Young Children by
This Guide is designed as a series of short notes (approximately 6-8 pages each), clustered into thematic sections: (i) Initiating the policy dialogue: Why invest in ECD? (3 notes); (ii) Assessing needs, measuring outcomes, and establishing policy frameworks (2 notes); (iii) "Strategic entry points" for ECD investments (4 notes); and (iv) Costing and financing (2 notes). The notes are summarize the main debates in the field. Each note is designed to be read independently, so information is sometimes repeated or cross-referenced across notes.
Universalism Without Uniformity by
The contributors to Universalism without Uniformity offer tools for bridging silos that have historically separated anthropology's attention to culture and psychology's interest in universal mental processes. Throughout, they seek to answer intricate yet fundamental questions about why we are motivated to find meaning in everything around us and, in turn, how we constitute the cultural worlds we inhabit through our intentional involvement in them. Laying bare entrenched disciplinary blind spots, this book offers a trove of insights on issues such as morality, emotional functioning, and conceptions of the self across cultures. Filled with impeccable empirical research coupled with broadly applicable theoretical reflections on taking psychological diversity seriously, Universalism without Uniformity breaks new ground in the study of mind and culture.
Sales management by
Sales drives the business world and the economy. However, sales in any business need to be managed to ensure that the business achieves its objectives. This is where the function of sales management comes into the business structure: it plays the key role of ensuring that salespeople succeed at selling. The profitability of the organisation depends on how successfully sales managers lead their sales force. The sales manager is responsible for the strategic planning of the sales force, which includes the management of the selling process and organising the sales activities within the sales department-
Fixed Income Analysis by
Fixed Income Analysis remains an excellent resource for professionals looking to expand upon their current understanding of this important facet of portfolio management, as well as for students in the undergraduate or graduate classroom.
Through this text, readers will:
Understand the main features and characteristics of fixed income instruments
Master the key return and risk measures of fixed income instruments
Develop and evaluate key fixed income investment strategies based on top-down and bottom-up analysis
The companion workbook (sold separately) includes problems and solutions aligning with the text and allows learners to test their comprehension of key concepts.
Supply chain logistics management by
Over the last eight decades, the discipline of business logistics has advanced from the warehouse floor and transportation dock to the boardroom of leading global enterprises and to the front porch of nearly every residence in the world. We have had the opportunity to be actively involved in this evolution through research, education, advising, and doing. Supply Chain Logistics Management encompasses the development and fundamentals of the logistics discipline within a supply chain framework. It also presents our vision for the future of business logistics and supply chain management and their roles in enterprise competitiveness
All Our Losses, All Our Griefs by
Grief as a lifelong human experience is the scope of this absorbing book. Kenneth Mitchell and Herbert Anderson explore the multiple dimensions of the problem, including the origins and dynamics of grief, loss throughout life, caring for those who grieve, and the theology of grieving. This examination is enriched by vivid illustrations and case histories of individuals whose experiences the authors have shared.
Practical Digital Preservation for Smaller Organizations by
This is an essential handbook for anyone involved in digital preservation and those wanting to get a better understanding of the process. It's also a useful guide to digital preservation basics for students studying library and information science, archives and records management courses and academics getting to grips with practical issues.
Granting Justice by
Inspired by the scholarship of US critical theorist and feminist Nancy Fraser, Granting Justice draws on the stories of six South African women who rely on financial assistance programs for their, and their children's, survival. Hochfeld's pathbreaking study dives deeply into issues of both social and gender justice--and shows how institutional failure can affect individual lives.
Improving public policy for sustainable development impact in the digital era by
It summarises the latest international knowledge and experience in these diverse fields to deal with the complexities of societal transformation through optimal public policy interventions in an increasingly digital era and under increasing resource constraints. In this process, the book links the theory and practice of public policy in a user-friendly and practical way. It explains what public policy is and should be, why and how it is created, and how public policy content, processes, outputs and outcomes can be improved to promote optimal good governance and achieve sustainable developmental goals in the information society of the 21st century, especially in complex developing countries
Writing English with style by
Beginning to write -- Writing paragraphs -- Reading and writing criticially -- Writing English with grammatical style -- Practising grammar -- Writing specific essays -- Writing comparison and contrast essays -- Writing argumentative essays -- Writing research essays -- Paraphrasing, summarising and plagiarism -- Referencing with MLA -- Referencing with APA -- Using the Harvard Referencing Style -- Writing winning exams -- Putting it into practice.
Human resource management in Southern Africa : contemporary theories and professional practice standards by
Business as usual' is not a sustainable strategy in the 21st-century workplace. Organisations have to adapt in order to thrive in the contexts of a transforming South Africa and increasing exposure to the global economy. South African and African organisations need interventions based on international knowledge and best practices but supplemented with African research and application. In Fundamentals of Organisation Development, the authors have combined their extensive local and international experience in the practice of organisation development to present the student, manager and science practitioner with the fundamentals they need to facilitate change initiatives. Features -classic organisational development models and theories combined with latest developments in the field
- case studies in the South African context
-enriched learning activities throughout the text with added re active questions, multiple choice questions and case studies at the end of each chapter
Fundamentals of South African Income Tax 2024 by 
Quantitative analysis for management by
Quantitative Analysis for Management helps you develop a real-world understanding of business analytics, quantitative methods, and management science. It does this by using mathematical model building, tangible examples, and computer applications. You're first introduced to models and then you apply those models using step-by-step, how-to instructions and software.
Principles of Supply Chain Management by
Learn to effectively manage all supply chain activities with Wisner/Tan/Leong's PRINCIPLES OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A BALANCED APPROACH, 6E. This unique text discusses supply management from four perspectives: purchasing, operations, logistics and process integration. This balanced approach varies significantly from other books that concentrate on only one area. Updates and new references highlight recent events, including supply chain challenges during the global pandemic. This edition follows the natural flow through the supply chain of trading partners as you examine how supply chain management impacts all areas and processes of the firm. You learn to address real concerns in both domestic and global supply chains as well-organized chapters demonstrate the practical applications of supply chain management in today's workplace. Updated profiles and interesting business examples demonstrate practices at work. MindTap digital resources are available to assist in mastering concepts.
The economics of money, banking, and financial markets by
Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets, 13th edition, Global Edition, by Frederic S. Mishkin, brings a fresh perspective to the major questions surrounding financial policy. Drawing on his experience as former Governor of the Federal Reserve, Mishkin brings a unique viewpoint to the subject. The text guides you with helpful insights through topics covering the monetary policy process, the regulation and supervision of the financial system, and the internalisation of financial markets.
The 13th edition comes packed with new examples, additional insight boxes and revised in-chapter content, making it an excellent aid for courses on money and banking or general economics.
This authoritative text will ensure you are equipped with the tools to make successful decisions in both your personal and professional life.
Third year monetary economics for Unisa : selected chapters from: The economics of money, banking and financial markets, Thirteenth edition, Global edition by 
Biology : a global approach by
Hallmark and new features include:
Chapter Openers: A question answered with a clear, simple image to help you visualise and remember concepts as you move through the chapter.
Evolution sections: A focus on the evolutionary aspects of the chapter material, ending with questions and writing assignments.
Key Concepts: Provide anorganisation of the framework for each chapter, reinforcing your understanding of the topics.
Science in the Classroom: Annotated journal articles from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
