Authors:Allan M. Hoffman, Randal W. Summer,
Publisher: Praeger
Keywords: leadership, issues, universities, colleges, managing
Number of Pages: 232
Published: 2000-06-30
List price: $131.95
ISBN-10: 0897896459
ISBN-13: 9780897896450

Higher education is facing up to new challenges, and Hoffman and Summers show what these are and how schools are coping. The rise of "for-profit education," shrinking budgets and enrollment challenges, technological advances in education methodology, the graying of the higher education workforce, and increasing minority and adult enrollment are just some of the challenges discussed.

Authors:Randal W. Summers, Allan M. Hoffman,
Publisher: Greenwood
Keywords: view, social, issues, world, domestic, global, violence
Number of Pages: 210
Published: 2001-12-30
List price: $66.95
ISBN-10: 0313311641
ISBN-13: 9780313311642

Historically, in most cultures, domestic violence has been an accepted fact of life. Only in recent years has it begun to be viewed as a criminal and social problem. This informative reference resource allows students to compare and contrast the ways in which domestic abuse is viewed and handled by thirteen different representative countries from around the world. This international perspective encourages students to recognize the problem as a global one, providing greater insight into the ways in which we can address it and find solutions to prevent it world wide.

Authors:Buddy D. Ratner, Allan S. Hoffman, Frederick J. Sc
Publisher: Academic Pre
Keywords: materials, medicine, introduction, second, science, biomaterials
Number of Pages: 864
Published: 2004-08-12
List price: $119.00
ISBN-10: 0125824637
ISBN-13: 9780125824637

The second edition of this bestselling title provides the most up-to-date comprehensive review of all aspects of biomaterials science by providing a balanced, insightful approach to learning biomaterials. This reference integrates a historical perspective of materials engineering principles with biological interactions of biomaterials. Also provided within are regulatory and ethical issues in addition to future directions of the field, and a state-of-the-art update of medical and biotechnological applications. All aspects of biomaterials science are thoroughly addressed, from tissue engineerin

Authors:Buddy D. Ratner, Allan S. Hoffman, Frederick J. Sc
Publisher: Academic Pre
Keywords: reference, desk, engineering, biomedical
Number of Pages: 816
Published: 2009-03-16
List price: $99.95
ISBN-10: 0123746469
ISBN-13: 9780123746467

A one-stop Desk Reference, for Biomedical Engineers involved in the ever expanding and very fast moving area; this is a book that will not gather dust on the shelf. It brings together the essential professional reference content from leading international contributors in the biomedical engineering field. Material covers a broad range of topics including: Biomechanics and Biomaterials; Tissue Engineering; and Biosignal Processing * A hard-working desk reference providing all the essential material needed by biomedical and clinical engineers on a day-to-day basis * Fundamentals, key techniques,

Authors:Buddy D. Ratner, Allan S. Hoffman, Frederick J. Scho
Publisher: Academic Press
Keywords: medicine, materials, introduction, science, biomaterials
Number of Pages: 484
Published: 1997-05-23
List price: $104.00
ISBN-10: 0125824610
ISBN-13: 9780125824613

This book introduces a subject that has profound impact on human health and considerable economic importance. The issues addressed include the biology, medical applications, markets, regulation, and ethical issues involved in biomaterials science. This spectrum of issues reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field. Key Features* Provides a strong, cohesive compilation unlike any other currently on the market* Covers the entire spectrum of biomaterials and their use in medicine* Contributions of leaders in the biomaterials field

Authors:Jane Hoffman, Michael J. Hoffman,
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Keywords: revolution, energy, new, place
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 2008-06-24
List price: $15.95
ISBN-10: 0230605443
ISBN-13: 9780230605442

Green illustrates and sheds new light on the gamut of issues associated with renewable energy, a topic whose importance increases exponentially with every temperature record-setting year. Jane and Michael Hoffman use their years of experience to explain the technological and economic future of this ecologically significant issue. They incisively explain its politics: what countries are doing right now and, most importantly, what the U.S. should be doing. Green will cut through the hype and polemics surrounding ecologically friendly technologies and present the unvarnished truth. It will guide

Authors:Mable Hoffman, Gar Hoffman,
Publisher: Running Press
Keywords: cookbook, yogurt, frozen, cream, ice
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2004-05-12
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 076241829X
ISBN-13: 9780762418299

Why make ice cream and frozen yogurt at home when supermarket freezer cases are full of it? This cookbook offers more than 220 delicious reasons to whip up all-natural, high quality frozen confections at a fraction of the cost of commercial products, with or without a home ice-cream machine. It’s a great family activity with undeniably tasty rewards, and a terrific reference for ice-cream lovers. Along with low-fat frozen yogurts and indulgently rich ice creams, there are recipes for sherbets, sorbets, and sauces. Indulge in traditional Fudge Ripple Ice Cream or savor light Apple-Maple F