Search Results: Titles starting with J from GlobalAcademics

Baltimore,MD.: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2006. Comprehensive text presents a detailed collection of interdisciplinary articles authored by leading international scientists in the biological and biochemistry fields, including Saul Roseman, I.R. Lehman, Helmut Beinert, John M. Buchanan, Robert A. Alberty, Leon A. Heppel, Richard W. Hanson, E.C. Slater, Geoges N. Cohen, Earl W. Davie, Irving M. Klotz, M.Daniel Lane, Robert Sinsheimer, Earl R. Stadtman, and others. The Classics section contains articles covering scientific works and discoveries of Walter A. Jacobs; KArl Meyer, Arnold O. Beckman, Philip P. Cohen, CArl F. and Gerty T. Cori, Edward Adelbert Doisy, Donald Dexter Van Slyke, Frederick Banting, Edward C. Kendall, Otto Knuf Olof Folin, Stanley R. Benedict, Henry Drysdale Dakin, John T. Edsall, Gilbert Smithson Adair, and others. Approximately 600 pgs. Illustrated. Small stamp to table of contents pg. Tiny closed tear to upper front edge; minor light crease to rear… Read More

USA: American Motors Corporation, 1985. Comprehensive scarce text contains technical and repair data, specifications, and related information for engines, electrical, transmission, suspension, ac & heating, brakes and drivetrain systems; including accessories, towing, lifting, drive line lubrication and conversion charts. 1475 pgs. Illustrated. Small closed tear on top edge. Minimal shelfwear. Heavy item.. USA/Canada Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Greenwich, CT.: Manning Publications, 2004. When testing becomes a developer's habit good things tend to happen--good productivity, good code, and good job satisfaction. If you want some of that, there's no better way to start your testing habit, nor to continue feeding it, than with JUnit Recipes. In this book you will find one hundred and thirty-seven solutions to a range of problems, from simple to complex, selected for you by an experienced developer and master tester. Each recipe follows the same organization giving you the problem and its background before discussing your options in solving it. JUnit- the unit testing framework for Java- is simple to use, but some code can be tricky to test. When you're facing such code you will be glad to have this book. It is a how-to reference full of practical advice on all issues of testing, from how to name your test case classes to how to test complicated J2EE applications. Its valuable advice includes side matters that can have a big payoff,… Read More

New York: Springer-Verlag, 1985. Classic comprehensive three-volume complete set contains over 100 papers in a broad spectra of topics including sequential theory, statistical inference, conditional confidence statements and confidence estimators, theory of queues, asymptotic minimax character, continuous time processes, stochastic processes, decision theory, multivariate analysis, inventory theory, nonparametric analysis, optimum extrapolation and intrapolation designs, general equivalence theory for optimum designs, optimality criteria for designs, etc. 2068 pgs. collectively in three volumes. Illustrated. Heavy Multiple Item Set.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Vancouver, Canada: Douglas & McIntyre, 1990. Comprehensive text presents the first complete study of the renowned Canadian artist, Jack Shadbolt, whose paintings have appeared in international exhibitions and in major retrospectives at various international museums. Watson chronicles Shadbolt's life and career, his personal struggles, creative philosophy, and includes excerpts of the painter's own writings. Includes a selected bibliography, solo exhibitions, selected group exhibitions, commissions, collections, and index. 243 pgs. 220 Illustrations, 110 in full color. Dustjacket in mylar.. First Edition, Fifth Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. .

Charlottesville, Virginia: University of Virginia Press, 2006. What was life really like for the band of adventurers who first set foot on the banks of the James River in 1607? Important as the accomplishments of these men and women were, the written records pertaining to them are scarce, ambiguous, and often conflicting, and those curious about the birthplace of the United States are left to turn to dramatic and often highly fictionalized reports. In Jamestown, the Buried Truth, William Kelso takes us literally to the soil where the Jamestown colony began, unearthing the James Fort and its contents to reveal fascinating evidence of the lives and deaths of the first settlers, of their endeavors and struggles, and of their relationships with the Virginia Indians. He offers up a lively but fact-based account, framed around a narrative of the archaeological team's exciting discoveries. Once thought to have been washed away by the James River, James Fort still retains much of its structure, including… Read More

Geneve, Switzerland: Editions Slatkine, 2006. Scholarly text presents a detailed historicity and analysis of the original French translations of Jane Austen's novels, focusing on four texts: Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), Sense and Sensibility (1811), and Persuasion (1817). Jane Austen's work was first translated into French by Swiss translators in Geneva and Lausanne. Includes sections on methodology, literary content and and outline of the culture, society, literary influences of Switzerland during the period. 336 pgs. Illustrated.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Surrey, England: Jane's Information Group Ltd., 1993. Comprehensive reference text presents detailed topics covering world urban tram and light rail systems; world urban trollybus systems; alphabetical profiles city by city; manufacturers of rail vehicles, traction equipment, rail and bus components, electrification, transit system technology, trollybus traction equipment, road vehicle chassis components; signalling, communications and traffic equipment, revenue collection equipment, track components and maintenance equipment, vehicle maintenance equipment and services; consultancy and contracting services. 576 pgs. Illustrated. Heavy item.. Twelfth Edition. Pictorial Hard Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Washington, D.C.: Japan Economic Institute, 1988. Detailed text contains essays by various international experts on Japan's international economic activities and economic policies. Topics includedomestic economy, industrial and fiscal policy, domestic firms, foreign investment, labor markets, demographic changes, trade, foreign policy, financial markets, politics, security, society, etc. 154 pgs. Prior owner's stamp on front endpaper and name blacked out on top edge of front cover.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. .

Boulder, CO.: Westview Press, 1984. Scholarly text examines and assesses general trends in ocean management, the role of Japan in the international political economy of the oceans, and Japan's ocean policy in various sectors: shipbuilding, fisheries, mineral resources, offshore petroleum, and nuclear power generation. Given Japan's importance in ocean affairs, the authors stress various lessons that can be learned from its experience that are of prime international significance. 383 pp. Illustrated with 13 tables and 24 figures. Publisher's stamp on the half title page.. First Edition. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Stanford, CA.: Stanford University Press, 1969. Classic comprehensive highly acclaimed text presents the first detailed account of the founding and development of the Japanese Communist Party, with an emphasis on its peak period between 1922-1932. Obtained from never before accessible key party documents and materials, text traces the history of revolutionary socialism in Japan from 1898 to the founding of the Japanese Communist Party in 1922; the period of 1932-1945 when the party was fragmented and mainly dormant. Includes a section of biographical sketches, chronology, and extensive bibliography. 453 pgs. Dustjacket in mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Boulder, CO.: Westview Press, 1993. Detailed scholarly text examines the effects of economic progress on the farming structure of American and Japanese agriculture, including topics covering sustainable food and agricultural policies; food consumption in Japan; Japanese and American agriculture structure: characteristics, institutions, policies; American food system structure and consumption; food demand models for forecasting; political economy of rice in Japan; Japanese and American agricultural supply; impact of trade arrangements on farm exports, structure and food demand; regional research; etc. 453 pp. Illustrated.. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Ann Arbor, MI.: The Japan Foundation , 1995. Comprehensive and indispensable reference text for facilitating communications among researchers and building networks among those engaged in the study of Japanese. Includes Japanese study programs, faculty interests and backgrounds, library collections and institutes on campus, etc. 1770 pgs. collectively. Slipcased. Heavy Item.. First Edition. Soft Cover- Slipcased. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Blue Ridge Summit, PA.: Tab Books, 1974. Comprehensive scarce text contains detailed sections on recorder-player servicing and adjustments, troubleshooting AM-FM radios, transistor & IC cross-reference, alignment, troubleshooting charts, radio test equipment, etc. Includes a 36-page foldout section containing 12 complete TV schematics, in addition to the other 77 schematics contained in the text. Brands covered are: Lloyds, Panasonic, Sony, Sharp, Sanyo, Toshiba, Midland, and JVC for AM digital clock radio; AM-FM radio; AM-FM clock and digital clock radio; black & white TV; receivers; phono; cassette recorder; eight track player. 196 pgs. Illustrated. Small label on lower spine; pocket removal mark on inner rear cover; stamped on title page and top outer edge. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Professional Library.

New York: Crown Publishers/Zokeisha Publications Ltd., 1974. Classic text is the first major work of the creative and innovative period in Japanese culture from 1868 to the present which details the ceramics backgrounds, explains the methods of manufacture, analyzes the motifs, and traces the ways in which form, color, and other characteristics were influenced. Includes sections on the tea masters and tea ceremonies; traditional domestic and export wares; famous old kilns; folk pottery and the folk movement; contemporary styles; the Meiji era; pre-Nippon porcelain wares; Nippon and Noritake wares; made in Japan (1921-1940); occupied Japan (1945-1952); etc. 214 pgs. 325 black and white illustrations; 22 color plates. Prior owner's name inked out on front endpaper. A few minor slight creases on lower edges of some isolated pages-does not affect the text or plates. Minimal shelfwear. Dustjacket in mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Boulder, CO.: Westview Press, 1995. Exploring the dynamics of development and dependency, this book traces the experience of Taiwan under Japanese colonial rule. Chih-ming Ka shows how, unlike in other sugar-producing colonies, Taiwan was able to sustain its indigenous family farms and small-scale rice millers, who not only survived but thrived in competition with Japanese sugar capital. Focusing on Taiwan’s success, the author reassesses theories of capitalist transformation of colonial agriculture and reconceptualizes the relationship between colonial and indigenous socioeconomic and political forces. Considering the influence of sugar on the evolution of family farms and the contradictory relationship between sugar and rice production, he explores the interplay of class forces to explain the unique experience of colonial Taiwan. 226 pp. Illustrated. Dustjacket in mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 1996. This scholarly analysis aims to give the West a more balanced and realistic understanding of the key reasons for Japan's success. It will be of value to those intending to do business with Japanese companies, to those thinking of visiting Japan, to those wishing to compete or even just survive, against the nation which is the world's most successful economic power. Written in plain and accessible language the lessons for the West are spelled out clearly: education, management concerned with developing people's potential, and relevant workplace training are the "secrets" of Japanese success. 245 pgs. Illustrated. No spine cracks or creases.. Revised Edition. Soft Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Indianapolis, IN.: New Riders, 2002. The authoritative guide to JMS for enterprise developers. JMS API is gaining important popularity for Enterprise applications and there is no adequate documentation for JMS for the J2EE platform. This book covers not only the concepts, but also present simple examples to explain the concepts and real sample applications to show how to use those concepts and techniques. J2EE is commonly used for enterprise applications. The Java(tm) Message Service (JMS) API has been developed by Sun working in close cooperation with the leading enterprise messaging vendors. Enterprise messaging is now recognized as an essential tool for building enterprise applications. By combining Java technology with enterprise messaging, the JMS API provides a new, powerful tool for solving enterprise computing problems. Enterprise messaging provides a reliable, flexible service for the asynchronous exchange of critical business data and events throughout an enterprise. The JMS API adds to this… Read More

Basel, Switzerland: Birkhauser, 1996. Scholarly monograph presents a comprehensive and systematic survey of Nouvel's buildings and projects, including Nemausus in Nimes; the Institut du Monde Arabe; and the Fondation Cartier in Paris. Jean Nouvel is among the most prominent and extraordinary architects of our time, his works combine a unique sense of poetry with the latest technologies. 208 pgs. Illustrated. Tiny scuff on outer edge; small light crease to lower front cover corner. Minimal shelfwear. No spine cracks or creases. . Second Revised Edition. Stiff Wrappers. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1936. Classic highly acclaimed text covers the period of Jesus' life recorded by the Gospels, written from the standpoint of the orthodox believer. The author incorporates historic fact and poetic mystical intuition to capture the sense of tragic conflict, and the character and personality of Christ. Includes author's notes at the end of the text. 622 pgs. Dustjacket has a few tiny scuffs and marks on the rear cover. In mylar. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.