The piecemeal fashion in which human factors research has been conducted in the maritime domain makes information retrieval available only by scanning through numerous research journals and conference papers. Bringing together human factors information from this and other domains, Human Factors in the Maritime Domain integrates a common body of knowledge into one single volume.

The book provides the vital background information necessary to acquire a core knowledge base and a much-needed over...

Organized into three categories: managing yourself, managing your team, managing your business, this book teaches the soft and hard skills that are required to succeed in the workplace. It helps you learn a diverse range of skills, from managing your time to inspiring a team and motivating customers.

The international bestseller--now with a new preface by author John Kotter. Millions worldwide have read and embraced John Kotter's ideas on change management and leadership. From the ill-fated dot-com bubble to unprecedented M&A activity to scandal, greed, and ultimately, recession--we've learned that widespread and difficult change is no longer the exception.

It's the rule. Now with a new preface, this refreshed edition of the global bestseller Leading Change is more relevant than ever. Joh...

Deals with leadership and career transitions. In this 10th anniversary edition, the author gives you the keys to successfully negotiating your next move - whether you're onboarding into a new company, being promoted internally, or embarking on an international assignment.

A Framework for Managing, Measuring, and Predicting Attributes of Software Development Products and ProcessesReflecting the immense progress in the development and use of software metrics in the past decades, Software Metrics: A Rigorous and Practical Approach, Third Edition provides an up-to-date, accessible, and comprehensive introduction to software metrics. Like its popular predecessors, this third edition discusses important issues, explains essential concepts, and offers new approaches ...

Food Packaging: Principles and Practice, Third Edition presents a comprehensive and accessible discussion of food packaging principles and their applications. Integrating concepts from chemistry, microbiology, and engineering, it continues in the tradition of its bestselling predecessors and has been completely revised to include new, updated, and expanded content and provide a detailed overview of contemporary food packaging technologies. Features Covers the packaging requirements of all maj...

Authentic creativity remains the "secret sauce" that drives product-centered companies. But there are few resources that demonstrate exactly how to light the creative fires that generate the best, most profitable, and most enduring breakthroughs. In Creative Velocity: Propelling Breakthrough Ideas in the Age of Generative AI, trailblazing global product innovator Leslie Grandy delivers an inspiring discussion of how you can develop the mindset, skills, and confidence you need to set your crea...

Discover the life you've always dreamed about but never thought possible Master Your Mindset: Live a Meaningful Life is an inspiring, practical guide to creating the life you've always dreamed of. This is more than a book about success-it's a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, guiding you to become your best self while building a fulfilling and meaningful life. Bestselling author Michael Pilarczyk shows you how to turn goals into reality by shifting your mindset and embracing powe...

The story of the legendary 60s boutique, Granny Takes a Trip, and the lives and stories of the eccentric characters who visited the shop

The aim of the book is to be a reference book in automotive technology, as far as automotive chassis (i.e. everything that is inside a vehicle except the engine and the body) is concerned. The book is a result of a decade of work heavily sponsored by the FIAT group (who supplied material, together with other automotive companies, and sponsored the work).

The first volume deals with the design of automotive components and the second volume treats the various aspects of the design of a vehicle ...