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The time for modern biomass has come. It has long been overshadowed by other, more widely publicized renewable energy technologies such as wind, solar and hydro, and still retains an outmoded image in comparison to its apparently more attractive cousins.The potential for biomass to act as a store of... More

Bioenergy Options for a Cleaner Environment describes the biomass resource and its delivery. A panel of international experts describe the range of conversion technologies both commercially available and under development, and explore the technical, environmental and socio-economic barriers and bene... More

Making Business Writing Happen: A Simple and Effective Guide to Writing Well helps businesspeople create effective correspondence, reports, and proposals.... More

Project is possibly an overused word today, but it can cover situations from simple expenditure on capital asset to expenditure on a complete business venture - a project! Such expenditure could include the purchase of tangible fixed assets, as well as the funding of initial working capital required... More

Fundamentals of Information Systems, Third Edition continues to offer a concise nine-chapter overview of information systems. Information technologies and the strategies for managing them change quickly, but the principles that guide both often remain timeless. These principles form the backbone of ... More

A truly innovative approach to teaching computer concepts, now updated throughout to include the latest information on technology developments, innovations, and trends.... More