Workers' Compensation: A Field Guide for Employers (Kindle Edition)
Edward J. Priz, Scott Priz
January 25, 2010
Everything business owners and managers need to know to understand Workers Compensation insurance for their company, including how to reduce premium costs.
Compcontrol: The Secrets of Reducing Worker's Compensation Costs
Edward J. Priz, et al
August 1, 1995
Many of the rules which determine premiums are understood only by employees in the audit and underwriting departments of insurance companies. The result is a built-in bias in the system which favors higher premiums. CompControl was written by an industry insider -- a consultant who has saved clients more than $4 million in overcharges. His book reveals how the system really works and how you can make it work for you.
The Shale Energy Revolution: A Lawyer's Guide
Jeffrey J. Brown
2015
Written by members of the ABA Section of Litigation’s Energy Litigation committee, this multi-author book addresses the vast new wave of litigation issues resulting from the fast-paced and unconventional growth of the shale gas industry. The book begins with an overview of the geology, exploration, drilling and production of shale plays, and introduces the shale plays and their individual properties regionally.
Extreme Weather (The Insiders)
H. Michael Mogil, et al
July 26, 2011
Extreme Weather, a new book in the visually stunning, groundbreaking INSIDERS series, answers all these questions and more. Packed with high quality images and diagrams on everything from types of storms to how to observe weather to places known for their specfic extreme weather. Full-energy spreads approach the topics through unique and unexpected angles, taking the reader inside the action. Engaging and fun to read, this series will appeal to know-it-all kids and reluctant readers alike.
Extreme Weather: Understanding the Science of Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Floods, Heat Waves, Snow Storms
H. Michael Mogil
June 10, 2010
The ultimate guide to the planet-altering effects of extreme weather, featuring full-color photos and fascinating explanations of how weather systems work. H. Michael Mogil presents the results of his 35 years of meteorological research in a comprehensive overview of extreme weather systems, noting historical trends as well as what to expect in the future. He also explains how many events occur because the earth's environment self-regulates, while others may be influenced by such factors as rising temperatures in cities, deforestation, and population increases.
H. Michael Mogil
December 2003
Tornadoes are one of the most fascinating and powerful weather phenomena. These twisting columns of air can be incredibly destructive and often lethal when they touch the ground. Weather forecasters have long studied tornadoes in an attempt to better understand their origins and how to predict them. H. Michael Mogil expertly explains the mechanics of tornadoes, how and where they form, and what happens when they strike. He describes how advances in technology, including radar and weather satellites, have led to improved warning systems.
James J. Farley
September 20, 2013
Tom Keenan is back. The cool-headed, serious-thinking pharmaceutical chemist turned private detective finds himself deep in another sinister case, this time in the history-filled city of Savannah, Georgia. Savannah is proud to have its first pharmaceutical firm established there, bringing prestige to the city and “creating jobs.” However, when new drugs are produced by Veritas Pharma, the patients taking them experience strange and deadly side effects known as Adverse Events.
It All Comes Around [Kindle Edition]
James J. Farley
September 29, 2012
These eight short stories illustrate that things are not always as they seem. Justice sometimes works in strange ways. But everything has its price, in time, energy, money, or sometimes integrity. Naivete and gullibility can get a person in trouble. Meet a parade of colorful characters including two lawyers who set up a very altruistic practice, a television reporter who finds a way to raise her station’s ratings, an accounting department manager who knows just how to earn more money for his company, and the football stars of one unique season.
The Executive MBA for Engineers and Scientists
James J. Farley
December 1, 2009
Presenting concepts in a manner that is easily accessible, this book covers the business principles and applications that today’s technical managers need to know. The book touches upon all the essentials, including marketing, sales, finance, manufacturing, and accounting. It details technical considerations including quality control, technical services, and R & D and highlights how to effectively integrate business concepts with technical considerations.
Effective Financial Tools for Scientific Managers
James J. Farley
November 23, 1993
This book presents business principles in an easy-to-read format perfect for busy technical or scientific managers. The book covers fundamental aspects of marketing, sales, finance, manufacturing, and accounting. Technical considerations such as quality control, technical service, and research and development are discussed in depth.
