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Leonard Nimoy, the actor, recounts his experiences acting the role of Mr. Spock, Star Trek's unflappable Vulcan, his reactions to his fame, and his continuing identification with Spock

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This acclaimed book provides a solid mathematical foundation in business, economics, and the life and social sciences. Beginning with precalculus and finite math topics such as equations, functions, matrix algebra, linear programming, mathematics of finance, and probability, it then progresses through single and multivariable calculus. An abundance and variety of applications appear throughout, enabling the reader to continually see how the mathematics can be put into practice.

For undergraduate courses in Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Automated Manufacturing. The only technology level text in Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, this text shows how CIM fits into the current manufacturing systems and how the technology is used to solve real-world industrial problems. Unique in approach, it integrates basic product design techniques and manufacturing fundamentals and principles, along with a look at the changing operations and information systems that support CIM in the enterprise. (view table of contents)

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Forced into seclusion after her father is released from prison, Esther Jackson, fearing for her life, must place her trust in Craig Nighthawk, a man on trial for a crime he did not commit. Reprint.

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This book provides managers with basic information about people and their behavior within the context of a business environment. This new edition reflects recent changes in the field of organizational behavior, and has more of a hands-on orientation than previous editions. By examining factors that contribute to an ever-changing business world, it will teach managers to develop, train, and motivate high-performance employees. This book covers such topics as motivation, feedback, influence, and stress-coping techniques, as well as culture, creativity and innovation, developing work teams, work-related attitudes, and organizational structure, design and technology. For human resources managers, general managers, team-builders, and personnel specialists.