Authors:Lawrence Weinstein, John A. Adam,
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Keywords: cocktail, napkin, problems, world, solving, guesstimation
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 2008-04-21
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0691129495
ISBN-13: 9780691129495

Guesstimation is a book that unlocks the power of approximation--it’s popular mathematics rounded to the nearest power of ten! The ability to estimate is an important skill in daily life. More and more leading businesses today use estimation questions in interviews to test applicants’ abilities to think on their feet. Guesstimation enables anyone with basic math and science skills to estimate virtually anything--quickly--using plausible assumptions and elementary arithmetic. Lawrence Weinstein and John Adam present an eclectic array of estimation problems that range from devilishly

Authors:A. Weinstein, A. Weinstein, Ya Eliashberg, D. Fuchs, T
Publisher: American Mathematical Society
Keywords: mathematical, society, translations, series, american, seminar, california, symplectic, geometry, northern
Number of Pages: 258
Published: 1999-12
List price: $105.00
ISBN-10: 0821820753
ISBN-13: 9780821820759

This seminar was established to encourage ongoing interaction between geometers at Stanford University and the University of California (Berkeley, Davis, and Santa Cruz). Over the years, lectures presented have provided a panorama of developments in symplectic and contact geometry and topology, Poisson geometry, quantization theory, and applications. This volume includes papers by several of the distinguished seminar participants. The diversity of the topics from the seminar are reflected in the informative presentations. A wide range of topics are presented in the book, inc

Authors:LCOL Bob Weinstein Ret, LCol Joseph Weinstein Ret,
Publisher: Health Colonel Publishing
Keywords: finances, relationships, spiritual, life, fitness, health, live, control, goals, quotes
Number of Pages: 98
Published: 2010-02-23
List price: $11.95
ISBN-10: 0984178325
ISBN-13: 9780984178322

Quotes to Live By. Take back control of your health, finances, relationships and spiritual life. My personal journey to seek out wisdom and improvement in my life and the lives of others has resulted in this collection of quotes. May they inspire you or someone you know to be a better person and always take the high road when faced with challenging decisions. The journey is still in progress for me and will last a lifetime. More about Lt. Col. Weinstein at TheHealthColonel.com

Author: Art Weinstein
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: market, series, haworth, segmented, targeted, customized, firms, technology, segmentation, strategic, targeting, business, handbook
Number of Pages: 266
Published: 2004-04-20
List price: $40.50
ISBN-10: 0789021579
ISBN-13: 9780789021571

Easy-to-understand guide shows markers how to define, segment, target business markets. Also shows how to assess customer needs, gauge the competition, design winning strategies, and maximize corporate resources. Softcover, hardcover available. DLC: Market Segmentation.

Author: Bob Weinstein
Publisher: CreateSpace
Keywords: excellent, physical, mental, health, orders, training, made, easy, basic, change
Number of Pages: 254
Published: 2009-07-14
List price: $18.95
ISBN-10: 144863945X
ISBN-13: 9781448639458

Put on your commander’s hat. You are about to take charge of your health. This book is a health and fitness blueprint to get America back in shape, keep Americans from dying of ill health and keep Americans strong. A combination of self-help, right eating, exercising, how to start a fitness boot camp, weight loss as well as guidance on how to lead a values-based life to the benefit of others and our society.

Author: D. Weinstein
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: simmel, postmodernized
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 1993-09-09
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0415082706
ISBN-13: 9780415082709

The authors present a reading of Simmel which shows how his writings can have a constituting role in current postmodernist discourses. By staging encounters between Simmel and such culture theorists and critics as Jacques Derrida, Michel Foucault, Claude Levi Strauss and Friedrich Nietzsche, the authors reveal the many ways in which modernists can make the transition to postmodernism or at least understand that process. "Postmodern(ized) Simmel" shows readers how they might postmodernize themselves. The book addresses the uses of Simmel’s writings as postmodern discourses in the areas of

Author: Jay Weinstein
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Keywords: gourmet, ethical
Number of Pages: 368
Published: 2006-06-13
List price: $18.95
ISBN-10: 0767918347
ISBN-13: 9780767918343

More and more of us want to ensure that what we eat doesn’t deplete resources, cause animal or human suffering, or lead to pollution. And, at the same time, we also want delicious food! If you are concerned about the environment, but unsure how to make a difference, here is a handbook for finding and cooking environmentally friendly and ethically produced foods. Chef and environmentalist Jay Weinstein has written the bible for those who care about both the well-being of the world and flavorful food. He informs us:• When organics really matter • Where to source humanely-raised meats and o