Rocco: 184 books

Published in anticipation of Columbia�s fortieth anniversary in 2007, this book showcases the history of one of the nation�s leading �new towns.� Built from the brilliant plan developed by visionary designer James Rouse, Columbia�s innovative design is the foundation for a unique community that has thrived for decades and flourishes today.

Patient empowerment as a key component in the future of healthcare systems is the focus of this concise in-depth analysis. It begins by defining patient empowerment as a collaborative partnership linking patients, providers, and systems, and examines the roles of health literacy, provider-patient...

An indispensable resource for every financial service professionals developing an IPS The Investment Policy Statement (IPS) is one of the most critical documents fiduciaries must draft. For years, ERISA and other industry regulations have governed the guidelines all fiduciaries must comply...

An indispensable guide to avoiding the legal and financial pitfalls and of retirement plan investment While it has always been true that a well-staffed and managed investment committee is key to the success of a corporate retirement plan, in today’s increasingly complex and litigious world...

This book links knowledge management literature and information systems research to explore the process of knowledge preservation within a community of practice. It contributes to existing literature in different ways. First, it provides a conceptualization of the “community knowledge preservation”...

This book describes the Exergy-based Input – Output (ExIO) framework, a comprehensive methodology for assessing the primary fossil fuels requirements for the production of goods and services within a given economy from a lifecycle perspective. In the ExIO approach, exergy is assumed to be the best...

Constantinople is besieged ... by the Christians of the 4th Crusade! Under cover of night, a small group of knights flees the doomed city. They’re taking three mysterious chests to Antioch – but never reach their destination. Nowadays, in Rome, Agent Reilly has come with a Professor Sharafi to request...

"Paysan de la caste du Grand Nombre, le jeune Angha devient l'ami du prince Karaksan de la caste du Petit Nombre. Banni par les siens, pourchassé par Antharak le père du jeune prince, il se réfugie dans les souterrains creusés sous la forteresse qui abrite les riches seigneurs. Il parvient...

La nave italiana Perseo viene affondata al largo delle coste tunisine dalla flotta nemica inglese e il marinaio Raffaele Di Palma si mette sulle tracce di un gruppo di scienziati nazisti in procinto di realizzare una scoperta eccezionale. 2007. Le indagini del capitano dei Carabinieri Bruno Ferri a...

Acting in Musical Theatre remains the only complete course in approaching a role in a musical. It covers fundamental skills for novice actors, practical insights for professionals, and even tips to help veteran musical performers refine their craft. Updates in this expanded and revised second...

Breath in Action looks at the significance of breath to human life - not just the simple fact that if we stop breathing, we die, but also the more subtle ways in which our breath interacts with our voice and our being. Written by experts in vocal and holistic practice, the book is divided into four sections:...

This is the real-life story of Stevie Stryker, who grew up in a tough Brooklyn neighborhood, then became an NYPD undercover — Stevie Gunz, his fellow officers called him. He locked up countless bad guys using his biggest asset, his ability to talk. It’s a skill he learned as a kid in church, where...

Pistis Sophia, o Libro del Salvatore, e' un testo scritto in lingua copta che da piu' parti si tende a farlo risalire alla seconda meta' del III secolo. Il manoscritto appare per la prima volta a Londra nel 1772 e viene acquistato dal bibliofilo A. Askew, per questo e' conosciuto anche come Codex...

Se "the matrix", una parabola moderna e' la filosofia questa seconda serie, "Essere Reale", essere reali, e' il punto di partenza di un lavoro. Questi libri non vogliono essere assolutamente sostitutivi di nessuna scuola, ma un tentativo di indurvi a cercarne una. Se la prima Serie...