Covers the complex interaction of groundwater and rock, with specific application to engineering works. Looks at a number of aspects for engineers and hydrogeologists to consider in the design, construction…

New American Schools (NAS) offers whole-school designs for schools and districts seeking to significantly raise the achievement of large numbers of students. This work has evaluated NAS reforms’ effects on…

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From advertising to zydeco, this volume provides a guide to scholarly literature on the popular music of the world. It covers non-biographical aspects of the field, including genres, the industry…

The authors provide recommendations that would improve cost estimation and increase accountability for force-management decisions.

A dispassionate assessment of Operation Allied Force, this book provides perspectives form both sides of the Altanitc as well as political and military implications for the U.S. and its allies.

This report analyzes four types of special payments that Medicare has been making rural hospitals and physicians. These special payments are intended to support the rural health care infrastructure to…

This work provides an overview for those interested in understanding this sector of private higher education. Topics covered include legal affairs, finance, community relations, mission and religious identity, and history.