“brian e becker”

A state-of-the-art account of research in algal production and utilization. The book explores in detail all steps of the subject, from the preparation of stock cultures to the growth in large outdoor ponds. Dr. Becker provides a compilation of the different methods employed worldwide for the artific... More

There are more than 300,000 religious congregations in the United States; these communities have more members and generate more participation than any other set of voluntary organizations in American society. This picture of dynamism belies recent, prevailing scholarship that perceives a decline in ... More

Some, like Rachel Leiberman and her papa, Lubavitch Jews, fervently look for their Moschiach, believing it is the time for his appearance. Others, like David Solomon, a young captain in the Israeli IDF, expect G-d to fulfill his prophecies to Israel. Still others, like the Jewish priesthood, long to... More

Men speak of the horrors of nuclear weaponry and the need for nations to co-operate in peace, but Bible prophecy reveals it will take a nuclear war before men will unite for "peace and safety." This book intends to show, however, that the destruction heaped upon this earth by men cannot compare to t... More

High-risk sexual behavior has been linked to social problems such as substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and deprivation. This volume's unique multidisciplinary biopsychosocial approach combines relevant medical information regarding disease states with the cultural, social, and psycho... More

Few mixed-gender work teams in faith-based organizations are as successful they as could be-and the reasons for success or failure are not always evident. Women often grapple with people whose practices and theological understandings do not welcome their leadership, and both men and women fall into ... More

In a marketplace fueled by intangible assets, anything less than optimal workforce success can threaten a firm's survival. Yet, in most organizations, employee performance is both poorly managed and underutilized. The Workforce Scorecard argues that current management and human resources practices h... More

Do you think of your company's talent as an investment to be managed like a portfolio? You should, according to authors Becker, Huselid, and Beatty, if you're interested in strategy execution.... More

Three HR experts introduce a new measurement system that convincingly showcases human resources' impact on business performance. Becker, Huselid, and Ulrich describe a seven-step process for embedding HR systems within a firm's overall strategy implementation and measuring its activities in terms th... More

James A. Michener (in The Floating World) has called De Becker's notorious study and history of Tokyo's brothel quarter an "unorganized collection of astonishing facts." De Becker, a lawyer, was one of very few naturalized Westerners living in Yokohama; he wrote numerous works on Japanese law, econo... More