Author: Ann Durkin Keating
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Keywords: guide, historical, suburbs, neighborhoods, chicago
Number of Pages: 344
Published: 2008-11-15
List price: $25.00
ISBN-10: 0226428834
ISBN-13: 9780226428833

“Which neighborhood?” It’s one of the first questions you’re asked when you move to Chicago. And the answer you give—be it Bucktown, Bronzeville, or Bridgeport—can give your inquisitor a good idea of who you are, especially in a metropolis with 230 very different neighborhoods and suburbs to choose from.             Many of us, in fact, know little of the neighborhoods beyond those where we work, play, and live. This is especially true in Chicagoland, a region that spans over 4,400 square miles and is home to more than 9.5 million residents. In Chicago Neighborhoods and

Authors:Barry P. Keating, Maryann O. Keating,
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: managers, public, microeconomics
Number of Pages: 440
Published: 2008-11-18
List price: $52.95
ISBN-10: 1405125446
ISBN-13: 9781405125444

Microeconomics for Public Managers presents a rigorous non-mathematical introduction to the study of microeconomics geared towards managers of nonprofit institutions. Provides an introduction to the economist’s toolkit for students destined for not-for-profit enterprises and public institutions Topics are selected for their relevance to the non-profit sector, enabling key issues to be covered in greater depth than standard microeconomic textbooks Pertinent case studies and cost-benefit analysis are utilized throughout Features end-of chapter problem sets and study q

Author: Jim Durkin
Publisher: Cisco Press
Keywords: qos, slas, security, sip, mgcp, enabling, data, network, voice
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 2002-10-05
List price: $50.00
ISBN-10: 1587050145
ISBN-13: 9781587050145

Assist Telco and ISP engineers and technicians in their transition to IP telephonyAssists traditional telco engineers and technicians in designing, implementing, and supporting VoIP networksProvides a step-by-step approach to designing a VoIP networkOutlines each VoIP technology components with detailed descriptions of possible applicationsProvides a thorough description of Voice over IP for those new to the technologyVoice over IP (VoIP) is a fast-growing technology within telcos and ISPs. VoIP is significantly reducing the cost of transmitting telephone calls and enabling small companies to

Author: Philip Durkin
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: oxford, linguistics, guide, etymology
Number of Pages: 360
Published: 2009-09-28
List price: $45.00
ISBN-10: 0199236518
ISBN-13: 9780199236510

This practical introduction to word history investigates every aspect of where words come from and how they change. Philip Durkin, chief etymologist of the Oxford English Dictionary, shows how different types of evidence can shed light on the myriad ways in which words change in form and meaning. He considers how such changes can be part of wider linguistic processes, or be influenced by a complex mixture of social and cultural factors. He illustrates every point with a wide range of fascinating examples.Dr. Durkin investigates folk etymology and other changes which words undergo in everyday u

Author: Dianne Michonski Durkin
Publisher: AMACOM
Keywords: company, customers, brand, energize, steps, advantage, essential, loyalty
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2005-04-22
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0814408176
ISBN-13: 9780814408179

Though it may not be obvious, customer satisfaction and brand loyalty are directly connected to the passion and energy of an organization’s employees. In The Loyalty Advantage, readers will learn how to create a loyalty-driven company and how to direct company culture and leadership to develop widespread employee enthusiasm. The book demonstrates how in-house dedication to employees translates naturally into superior customer service, which then creates brand loyalty. Filled with practical tips and proven strategies, the book shows readers how to: * create an environment that inspire

Author: Cecilia Dinio-Durkin
Publisher: Scholastic
Keywords: math, activities, essential, skills, professional, solving, book, reinforce, boosting, grade, brain, problem
Number of Pages: 64
Published: 1999-01-01
List price: $9.95
ISBN-10: 0590065572
ISBN-13: 9780590065573

More Than 50 Great Activities That Reinforce Problem-Solving and Essential Math SkillsCovers addition, classification, geometry, graphing, mapping, measurement, money, numeration, patterns, subtraction, time, and more! Grade-perfect and learning-packed with activities to help develop essential math skills specified by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. From problem-solving to critical thinking, to writing connections and assessment, this book has it all! Included reproducibles.

Authors:Thomas A. Durkin, Michael E. State,
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: credit, consumer, policy, public, impact
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 2001-10-01
List price: $189.00
ISBN-10: 0792374185
ISBN-13: 9780792374183

The Impact of Public Policy on Consumer Credit presents a collection of research papers and discussions commissioned to commemorate the silver anniversary of Georgetown University’s Credit Research Center in 1999. Nine topics serve as focal points for the volume, with the general theme `What do we know, what do we need to know?’ about the functioning of consumer credit markets at the beginning of the 21st century. Because the growth of household debt and the consequences of household debt burden have dominated discussion in both the media and policy arenas for decades, `Credit Grow