Written with real-world insight and worked examples to test knowledge, this book explains the essentials of accounting and shows how to use accounting information effectively as a business tool. One of the Cambridge Short Introductions to Management - a series of concise, authoritative guides to the core subjects in management.
Examines the human consequences (individual, social, cultural, and economic) of civil war and political repression in Castilleja del Campo, a town in southern Spain with barely more than 600 inhabitants. This title presents the events from the proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic in April 1931 onward from multiple points of view.
About Case Tasks and Deliverables Analysts, project leaders and system developers can now build integrated business systems by using this complete guide to ORACLE's CASE Method. This highly practical book identifies the key tasks and defines the major deliverables required at every stage of the development life cycle. Highlights of the book *clear checklists, estimating factors and quality controls for application system development *helpful guidelines for reviewing user specifications, and choosing how and when to use prototyping *comprehensive documentation forms for strategic planning through implementation. It is designed to be equally valuable as a training aid and as a 'hot- line' reference to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet the requirements of users.
With 36 netsuke in color and 850 monochrome illustrations.
Now data analysts, strategists and data administrators can learn the powerful technique of entity relationship modelling from this definitive guide. In a lucid instructional style, Richard Barker shows how the data modelling technique can be applied to develop high-quality, integrated information systems. Special features of the book
The Series 60 Platform is a multi-vendor, open standards-based platform for one-handed smart phone application development. It delivers applications ranging from Web browsing to games to e-mail and messaging services, as well as other PDA functions including synchronization with PC applications such as Outlook. It also allows for video recording and playback. Nokia not only develops its own smart phones using Series 60 but also licenses this development platform to other smart phone manufacturers. The bottomline: Series 60 presents developers with a compelling opportunity to create a new wave of applications and services for global deployment on handsets from multiple manufacturers. Series 60 Software Development, the first book in the Nokia Mobile Developer Series, will be the official guide for developers creating applications for mobile devices based on the feature-rich Series 60 platform. This book covers the complete suite of development tools available for this platform including Series 60 C++ SDK (software development kit) for the Symbian OS. The authors will also cover browser-based application development using WML and XHTML. The authors will explain how to design, develop, test and debug, and deploy real world applications ranging from games to multimedia messaging.
The book focuses on the fundamentals of accounting, providing essential knowledge and practical insights for effective application. It features worked examples that allow readers to test their understanding and reinforce learning, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and those looking to enhance their skills in accounting.
This collection features the whimsical and humorous adventures of the Eggmen, created by cartoonist Richard Barker. The strips showcase a unique blend of quirky characters and clever storytelling, appealing to fans of lighthearted comic art. With its distinctive style and engaging narratives, this volume offers a delightful glimpse into Barker's imaginative world, making it a must-have for comic enthusiasts.
The ongoing comic strip series delves into the life of a hapless protagonist navigating absurdities, including the challenges of public transport and the formation of an avant-garde music group. As he grapples with his circumstances, he even goes so far as to invent his own deity. The collection blends pathos with tragicomedy, showcasing the character's quirky adventures and the unpredictable events that unfold along the way.
Examines the global issue of biomedical research increasingly failing to deliver patient benefits and health system improvement. The book highlights the problem and its consequences, and analyses the underlying causative factors and provides powerful prescriptions for change to close the 'innovation gap'.