Product Description: This book analyzes the competitive forces which dominate this major sector, and traces how the nature of competition has evolved during the last two hundred years. Through an analysis of key factors, including demand, related and supporting industries, firm strategy, structure and national rivalry, chance and government policy, the author explains how and why the locus of competitive advantage in textiles and apparel has moved from country to country, particularly in the period since 1945...read more

Thoroughly illustrated with maps, charts, and photographs, this anecdotal history of the U.S. Navy examines the impact of innovation and technology on the service as it chronicles the Navy's colorful and sometimes controversial past

Thoroughly illustrated with maps, charts, and photographs, this anecdotal history of the U.S. Navy examines the impact of innovation and technology on the service as it chronicles the Navy's colorful and sometimes controversial past

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Product Description: Textiles have been a highly valued and central part of the politics of human societies across culture divides and over millennia. The economy of textiles provides insight into the fabric of social relations, local and global politics, and diverse ideologies...read more

Product Description: With an increased emphasis on the global industry of textiles, the best-selling Fabric Science, 11th Edition provides the most comprehensive and current introduction to textiles-from fibers through finished fabrics. The eleventh edition has been fully updated to reflect the current industry and applications to fashion, home goods, interior design, and related industries...read more

Product Description: The purpose of this book is to provide the student with a comprehensive series of musical rhythms and phrases that will help develop technique, drum set control and provide a steady flow of new ideas to be used for creative musical applications...read more

Product Description: Find out how enzymes can be the answer to your concerns about textile processing safety Biotechnology in Textile Processing examines recent trends, techniques, and developments in the finishing and processing of natural fibers. The industry’s foremost experts present current research findings on textile biotechnology, bio-treatment, and waste water management, with an emphasis on developing environmentally friendly production technologies that use enzymatic processes...read more

Product Description: As the merchandising, design, production, and distribution of textiles and apparel becomeincreasingly global, it is crucial to recognize the role of political, social, and economicperspectives in the international marketplace. Going Global: The Textile and Apparel Industryexposes readers to the language and basic concepts of global textile and apparel trade withoutoverwhelming them with data that may become readily outdated...read more

Product Description: This book provides an overview of the complete process of textile manufacturing. The various raw materials, the different methods of yarn and fabric manufacturing, and an introduction to knitting technology, nonwovens, finishing, and ready-made garment production are described in detail...read more

Aims to support students taking the GCSE in Textiles Technology for AQA. This title also includes a 'Teacher's Resource File' and a CD-ROM to complete the course.

Product Description: This guide deals with the dynamics of the global textiles and clothing supply chain, and why and how garment manufacturers need to develop alternative sourcing and supply management approaches. It reviews the historical background and discusses China's advantage in the international garment industry, explains different stages involved in the material sourcing process, deals with fabric and trim sourcing, and discusses the politics of trade...read more

Product Description: This study focuses on how developing country producers could successfully apply new e-applications and secure post-quota exports in light of the changing nature of textiles and clothing business after January 2005 (when quotas are phased out)...read more

Featuring current research, high-quality scholarship, and an appealing design, UNDERSTANDING ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR, 9E, provides an inviting and stimulating look into abnormal psychology. The first abnormal psychology book to present a thoroughly integrated multicultural perspective--based on the authors' view that cross-cultural comparisons can greatly enhance the understanding of disorders--the text provides extensive coverage and integration of multicultural models, explanations, and concepts. The book also helps you gain an understanding of abnormal behavior as scientific and clinical endeavors, while providing insight into the tools that mental health professionals use to study and treat disorders.