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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(r) Guide), Sixth EditionThe sixth edition of the PMBOK(r) Guide continues the tradition of excellence in project management, and now includes The Standard for Project Management as well as information on how to implement its approaches in agile environments.
9h 4m
By Project Management Institute
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Effective Communication for the Technical Professions, Second EditionUsing a theoretical and practical approach, this text is a concise guide to technical communication that helps students practice critical reading and analysis skills, technical writing, as well as the communication skills employers value.
10h 8m
By Jennifer MacLennan
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Fundamentals of Ethics for Scientists and EngineersGrounding ethical analysis in practical reality, this text contains real-life cases as well as several fictional cases that extend virtue theory and account systematically for the consequences that follow an ethical decision.
6h 1m
By Edmund Seebauer, Robert L. Barry
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Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, Eighth EditionThis eighth edition updates the classic reference on project management theory and techniques within today's changing marketplace. A wealth of knowledge is put into this practical study guide that managers can rely on.
15h 52m
By Harold Kerzner
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Projects Without Boundaries: Successfully Leading Teams and Managing Projects in a Virtual WorldHelping you build the team and lead them to achievement, this book goes beyond leadership theory to provide a powerful suite of best practices for building high-performance teams and consistently delivering successful project results in a virtual, distributed, and multicultural environment.
6h
By James M. Waddell, Russ J. Martinelli, Tim J. Rahschulte
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Simplified TRIZ: New Problem Solving Applications for Engineers and Manufacturing ProfessionalsThis practical how-to guide teaches you how to solve problems creatively, and more importantly, shows you how to find and foresee the evolution of problems in the future.
4h 8m
By Ellen Domb, Kalevi Rantanen
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Networking for Nerds: Find, Access and Land Hidden Game-Changing Career Opportunities EverywhereAuthored by award-winning entrepreneur and strategic career planning expert Alaina G. Levine, this book emphasizes practical advice on how and why to network, and will show you how to formulate and execute a strategic networking plan that is dynamic, multidimensional, and leverages social media platforms and other networking channels.
5h 22m
By Alaina G. Levine
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Project Management, Planning and Control: Managing Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing Projects to PMI, APM and BSI Standards, Seventh EditionDiscussing the principles and techniques you need to successfully manage an engineering or technical project from start to finish, this thorough guide offers clear and detailed coverage of planning, scheduling and control, which can pose particular challenges in engineering environments.
8h 30m
By Albert Lester
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TRIZ for Engineers: Enabling Inventive Problem SolvingFor design engineers and technical directors across all industries, as well as students of engineering, entrepreneurship and innovation, this book satisfies the need for concise, clearly presented information together with practical advice on TRIZ and problem solving algorithms.
7h 48m
By Karen Gadd
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How NASA Builds Teams: Mission Critical Soft Skills for Scientists, Engineers, and Project TeamsTo improve communication, performance, and morale among NASA's technical teams, former NASA Astrophysicist Dr. Charlie Pellerin developed the teambuilding process described in this book, which can be applied in any organization.
4h 8m
By Charles J. Pellerin
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Project Manager's Spotlight on Risk ManagementUse this quick, practical book to anticipate, prevent, and alleviate major project risks. This is a guide to applying the disciplines of proven risk management practices without the rigor of complex processes.
3h 19m
By Kim Heldman
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Engineering Documentation Control Handbook: Configuration Management and Product Lifecycle Management, Fourth EditionPacked with specific methods that can be applied quickly and accurately, this book provides a thorough guide to the implementation and improvement of Engineering Documentation Control (EDC), Product Lifecycle Management and Product Configuration Management (CM).
6h 31m
By Frank B. Watts
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Project Management for Business and Engineering: Principles and Practice, 2nd EditionIncluding over 230 figures and tables, 60 examples and cases, and end-of-chapter summaries, review problems, questions, and case studies, this book encompasses the full range of PM, from origins, philosophy, and methodology to actual applications.
13h 15m
By John M. Nicholas
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Technical Communication: English Skills for EngineersAdopting a direct, functional, and practical approach, this authoritative reference presents an exhaustive treatment of the principles and advanced forms of technical communication, both oral and written.
10h 40m
By Meenakshi Raman, Sangeeta Sharma
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Mastering Technical Sales: The Sales Engineer's Handbook, Third EditionWritten to help professionals decode the black art of selling complex, high-value products, this handbook is focused upon improving the methods and skills of those who engage in the technology side of the sales equation.
7h 3m
By Aron Bohlig, John Care
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Ten Essential Skills for Electrical EngineersWritten in a user-friendly, no-nonsense format, this book reviews practical skills using the latest tools and techniques, and helps aspiring and current engineers approach job interviews confident in their grasp of the engineering skills that their employers seek.
3h 12m
By Barry L. Dorr
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Project Management Process ImprovementOffering proven tools and techniques for project managers, this how-to guide explains how to communicate baseline capabilities, and explains the gaps between baseline and target capabilities to team members and upper management.
3h 34m
By Robert K. Wysocki
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Writing for Science and Engineering: Papers, Presentations and Reports, Second EditionWritten in a practical and easy to follow style specifically for postgraduate students in Engineering and Sciences, this essential book provides invaluable advice along with numerous examples to aid in learning how to create powerful documents.
4h 13m
By Heather Silyn-Roberts
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The Essence of Technical Communications for Engineers: Writing, Presentation, and Meeting SkillsLighthearted but sound advice for engineers who want to write and present more effectively.
1h 52m
By Herbert L. Hirsch
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Patent Searching: Tools & TechniquesWith a focus on principles rather than specific tools, this book provides a range of approaches to patent searching that will be useful to you regardless of your technical expertise or role in the intellectual property community.
3h 30m
By David Hunt, Long B. Nguyen, Matthew Rodgers
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Commercialization of Innovative Technologies: Bringing Good Ideas to the MarketplaceFocusing on three core areas that set the stage for successful commercialization, this book takes you through the complete lifecycle of product innovation, including screening, funding, development, and commercialization.
4h 41m
By C. Joseph Touhill, Gregory J. Touhill, Thomas A. O'Riordan
