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PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

NEW! ACHIEVE PMP® EXAM SUCCESS, NEW! ACHIEVE CAPM® EXAM SUCCESS,
6TH EDITION 3RD EDITION
A Concise Study Guide for the A Concise Study Guide
Busy Project Manager By Diane Altwies, PMP
By Diane Altwies, PMP, and Diane White, PMP Fully aligned with PMI’s PMBOK® Guide – Sixth
Fully aligned with PMI’s PMBOK Guide – Sixth
® Edition
Edition Used in conjunction with PMI’s PMBOK® Guide —
This best-selling study guide presents the fundamental Sixth Edition (2018), this concise study guide presents
knowledge, concepts, exercises, and practice exam all the fundamental knowledge, concepts, exercises,
questions a project manager needs to prepare for and practice questions, and simulated exams needed to
pass the Project Management Professional (PMP®) prepare for and successfully pass the CAPM® exam
Certification Exam on the first try. This truly one-of-a- on your first try. This reference cuts study time in half
kind book cuts study time in half and provides free and provides free online access to over 900 practice
online access to over 1,300 practice questions, including hundreds of situ- questions, including hundreds of situational
ational questions that enable users to perform practice tests by Knowledge questions that enable users to perform practice tests by Knowledge Areas,
Areas, simulate actual 200 question exams, and receive feedback on incor- simulate actual 150 question exams, and receive feedback on incorrect
rect answers. answers.
ISBN: 978-1-60427-152-2, 528 pages, 7.5 x 9.25, 2018 • Retail Price $69.95 ISBN: 978-1-60427-162-1, 416 pages, 7.5 x 9.25, 2019 • Retail Price $69.95
INVESTMENT-CENTRIC NEW! IF IT AIN’T BROKE, FIX IT ANYWAY

PROJECT MANAGEMENT Tools to Build Indestructible Projects with
Advanced Strategies for Developing and Enduring Results
Executing Successful Capital Projects By Marc Resch, PMP
This insightful and entertaining book will teach
By Steven Keays
readers to be business savvy strategic corporate
thinkers and planners, strong and practical project
“This modernized encyclopedia for project managers and leaders, and effective problem solv-
management, written in an interconnected, ers and change agents focused on the bottom line.
free-flowing style, is a must read!”
—David Song, Director of Project Controls,
WorleyParsons “Adaptive leadership and project management
have a natural synergy which is captured quite
well in this page-turner. Any business profes-
This book is a comprehensive methodology and sional interested in executing flawless change initiatives should definitely
management system for the controlled execution of complex industrial and pick up a copy of this book!”
capital projects that unifies an organization’s project resources into a single
framework designed to prevent projects from failing and blowing budgets or —Brigid Buchheit Carney, PMP, LSSMBB, Head of Operations,
schedules. Group Insurance, The Argus Group
ISBN: 978-1-60427-142-3, 440 pages, 6 x 9, 2018 • Retail Price $69.95 ISBN: 978-1-60427-154-6, 216 pages, 6 x 9, 2018 • Retail Price $24.95
BREAKTHROUGH PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT GLOBAL COMPLEX PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Achieving the Next Level of Capability and Optimization An Integrated Adaptive Agile and PRINCE2 Lean Framework for
By Murali Kulathumani Achieving Success
This unique guide explains how an impactful portfolio is attainable using a By Robert K. Wysocki, Ph.D. and Colin Bentley
back-to-basics approach that includes the use of a simplified form of earned This unique reference provides a new and innovative framework to more effec-
value management, called mEVM, for measuring and managing a portfolio, tively manage complex and mission critical projects for delivering maximum
adapting it to changing situations, and executing effective decisions. Whether business value to organizations, in both the public and private sectors. The
you already have a project portfolio or are starting to build a portfolio from authors, both thought leaders and developers of proven approaches to project
scratch, this breakthrough book will show you how to develop a high-perform- management, have drawn on the strengths of their own approaches and a variety
ing project portfolio without investing in expensive tools. of others to develop an integrated framework that is lean, agile, flexible, and
adaptable to virtually any complex project.
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Project & Program
Management
PROJECT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
NEW! PROJECT INTERFACE MANAGEMENT BRIDGING THE PM
Reducing Risk on Major Projects COMPETENCY GAP
A Dynamic Approach to Improving
By Michael J. Bible, PMP and Susan S. Bivins, PMP
Capability and Project Success
This first-of-its-kind professional guide, designed for
By Loredana Abramo, PMP and Rich Maltzman, PMP
training and college course instruction, presents a
holistic view of a new discipline called project inter- Project managers must deliver business objectives.
face management, which can mean the difference Rapidly evolving technologies, global business
between success and failure on a wide variety of interdependencies and changes to project man-
major projects. The positive impact of its use on large agement processes and tools demand PM compe-
complex industrial and capital intensive projects, tencies are adequately applied. This text provides
often referred to as megaprojects, has been huge. It guidance for establishing a continuous learning
shows how to plan and implement a project interface environment in a company so that PM maturity
management program that incorporates proven prac- evolves in step with business needs.
tices in a variety of domains to significantly reduce risk and achieve project success.
Key Features ISBN: 978-1-60427-140-9, 294 pages, 6 x 9, 2017 • Retail Price $37.95
• Destroys the common misconceptions that project interface management is
only applicable within technical or engineering functions
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR
• Discusses the need to systematically identify, document, and man-
age technical, project, organizational, and industry interfaces on DESIGNERS AND FACILITIES
major projects to ensure effective system integration and adherence MANAGERS, Fourth Edition
to project constraints By Howard G. Birnberg
Ideally suited for professionals and students that
ISBN: 978-1-60427-130-0, 384 pages, 6 x 9, 2018 • Retail Price $69.95 want to learn how to master the skills needed
to successfully lead a project from conception
PROJECT WORKFLOW to occupancy and beyond. With this practical,
MANAGEMENT indispensable working tool, you will gain all the
essential skills needed for effective project man-
A Business Process Approach agement. This completely updated edition includes
By Daniel Epstein and Rich Maltzman additional case studies, and everything needed for
managing successful projects.
This completely unique professional reference illus-
trates a step-by-step workflow guide, simplifying Key Features
project management activities by enforcing the
execution of all required processes on time, and • Discusses building information modeling (BIM) including what it is and
redirecting any issues to an alternative path. Even the problems the industry is encountering with BIM use
those readers with no prior project management • Offers specific examples based on real life construction industry experience
skills are given the tools to manage the entire life • Covers effective writing and public speaking skills, delegation
cycle of small to mid-sized projects; and expe- techniques, and planning issues often neglected by other texts on
rienced project managers are equipped with a project management
detailed map for successful management of large
complex projects and programs.
ISBN: 978-1-60427-120-1, 296 pages, 6 x 9, 2015 • Retail Price $59.95
CLELAND PROJECT MANAGEMENT, DENIAL,
CLASSIC! PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT AWARD AND THE DEATH ZONE
Why, What and How, Second Edition NOMINEE Lessons from Everest and Antarctica
By Kenneth H. Rose, PMP By Grant Avery, MBA, PMP
Project Quality Management: Why, What and Using examples and lessons learned from high-risk
How, Second Edition is the fully updated and environments where the price of project failure is
expanded follow-up to the first edition, winner of death, this innovative and captivating guide provides
the 2006 Cleland Award. This new, second edi- powerful insights into the root causes of project fail-
tion presents case examples using real-world nar- ures and how to manage them.
ratives, situational analysis, and lessons learned to This essential reference explores the drivers of risk
clearly convey quality planning, assurance, and in projects, the relationship between our ambitions
control theories. It helps readers gain experience and our abilities, and provides pragmatic real-world
using the tools and techniques of the project qual- solutions to this constancy of project failure that
ity management process. Discussion points are readers can apply directly to their organization.
especially useful for instructors and train-
ers, and practical exercises relevant to many project domains help to
enhance understanding of the material and foster real-world application.
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PROGRAM & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
MANAGING STAKEHOLDER RISK MANAGEMENT FOR PROJECT
EXPECTATIONS FOR PROJECT SUCCESS DRIVEN ORGANIZATIONS
A Knowledge Integration Framework A Strategic Guide to Portfolio,
and Value Focused Approach Program and PMO Success
By Ori Schibi, PMP By Andy Jordan, PMP
This unique desk reference provides a practical Traditional project-level risk management does not
approach to managing stakeholder expectations, provide a clear view of the totality of risks that
communication, risk, change, and quality, ensur- impact an organization. Well-known expert Andy
ing the project’s scope, schedule, and cost are Jordan presents a practical, adaptable risk manage-
attained. Best practices, concepts, and methodolo- ment approach that enables dramatically improved
gies found in PMI’s PMBOK® Guide and APMG’s command and control of risks from an organiza-
PRINCE2® are provided, as well as guidelines on tional perspective, and provides guidelines on how
how to leverage these ideas for addressing organi- to ensure that they are managed effectively.
zational challenges and project realities.
ORGANIZATIONAL PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

MASTERING PROJECT A Practitioner’s Guide
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT By Dr. Prasad Kodukula, PMP, PgMP
A Systems Approach to Achieving This unique guide offers a generic, practical methodology and tool kit to design,
Strategic Objectives build, and manage a balanced portfolio at any level of the enterprise. These
By Michael J. Bible, PMP and Susan S. Bivins, PMP techniques can be used irrespective of business industry, and at any level of
an organization, whether profit-based, non-profit, or government. It illustrates
how to initiate, analyze, rank, prioritize, select, terminate, or complete projects
“Using their real-world experience, Bible and effectively under the purview of a portfolio.
Bivins address many challenges not found in
most PPM books, and offer scientifically based
research to support their solutions. This is a book ISBN: 978-1-932159-42-4, 328 pages, 6 x 9, 2014 • Retail Price $59.95
worth owning.”
— Anthony Whitfield, Project Portfolio BEST PRACTICES FOR MANAGING BPI PROJECTS
Manager, CMS Energy
Six Steps to Success
By Gina Abudi and Yusuf Abudi
This unique text provides a holistic view of project portfolio management that
includes people, processes, tools, and techniques that work synergistically to Although numerous project management books and business processes and ini-
produce portfolio decisions with the best chance of success. Real-world portfolio tiatives are available, until now there has been a lack of comprehensive guides
management is simulated through sample scenarios that demonstrate advanced on managing business process improvement (BPI) projects. Best Practices for
decision-making techniques, providing the reader with access to Decision Support Managing BPI Projects is a comprehensive guide for project managers who want
Software. to improve how they handle BPI projects. Using a simple step-by-step, six-phase
approach, project managers and others involved in BPI initiatives will increase
their confidence and comfort in successfully managing these projects.
BEST BUSINESS DRIVEN PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

SELLER! BUSINESS DRIVEN PMO SETUP Conquering the Top 10 Risks that Threaten Success
Practical Insights, Techniques and Case By Mark Price Perry
Examples for Ensuring Success This practical guide contains the executive insights, management strategy,
By Mark Price Perry tactics, processes and architecture needed for the successful implementation,
ongoing management, and continual improvement of project portfolio man-
Business Driven PMO Setup presents practical agement. It also provides end-of-chapter “PPM Provider Showcase” pieces
experiences and wisdom for those responsible for, that highlight the thought leadership of top industry firms including Microsoft,
belonging to, and served by a PMO. This unique Hewlett-Packard, and Computer Associates.
reference presents new material not available in
other books and was written by over 20 contribut- “… a well structured must read with ready-to-use tool kits! Perry provides a
ing authors who are veteran line executives and straightforward and highly valuable in-depth analysis of the top PPM pitfalls from
either directly manage PMOs, have PMOs report- a business perspective for executives and PMO managers wishing to maintain or
ing to them, or are subject matter experts that create a successful PMO.”
service them.
— Ole F. Holleufer, PMO Manager, Tryg
Agile/ IT Project
Management
AGILE / IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
NEW! METAGILITY DIGITAL NEW!
Managing Agile Development for MANIFESTO
Competitive Advantage Principles and Practices for
By David A. Bishop Orchestrating an IT Value Chain
By François Zielemans
Agile methodologies have become a popular
and widely accepted method for managing This reference introduces six key principles
software development. However, despite this which enable business and IT executives and
success, managing agile methods has proven practitioners responsible for the digitalization
to be a real challenge for most companies. of a firm’s business model and strategy to
This is the first book to provide a comprehen- improve value realization of investments in
sive approach for managing a new and highly information technology using business IT con-
effective breed of agility from the executive vergence, business model canvas, agile, and
level on down. Based on scientific theory and value-based IT management tools.
practitioner research, it is the definitive play-
book for those seeking the optimal solution for adapting agile to more complex
product development and organizational contexts. This desk reference shows ISBN: 978-1-60427-134-8, 312 pages, 6 x 9, 2018 • Retail Price $59.95
organizations how to manage both agile and waterfall techniques to outperform
their competition in industries with very high technological change, turbulent AGILE PRACTICES FOR
markets, and innovation.
WATERFALL PROJECTS
Shifting Processes for
ISBN: 978-1-60427-153-3, 216 pages, 6 x 9, 2019 • Retail Price $49.95 Competitive Advantage
By Barbee Davis, PMP, PMI-ACP
PROJECT MANAGEMENT THE
Projects in the near future will be managed
AGILE WAY, SECOND EDITION with a hybrid of agile and traditional waterfall
Making it Work in the Enterprise processes to better address the speed to mar-
By John C. Goodpasture, PMP ket, product innovation, and financial chal-
lenges that organizations face. This engaging
A best-seller in its first edition, this leading- and highly instructive guide covers what agile
edge agile project management book has been is, and how and when it is appropriate to blend
updated, revised, and redesigned into a modular it into your projects. New and experienced
format. Experienced project and program man- project managers, stakeholders, and students
agers, business analysts, architects and systems of the discipline will learn how to proactively prepare for and ensure their
analysts, and students who are comfortable in future success.
traditional methods of project management, will
learn about agile methods and gain an under-
standing of how to make agile work effectively
in the enterprise. Practitioners will gain practical
day-to-day tips and advice on how to ADVANCED MULTI-PROJECT MANAGEMENT
apply these practices to mainstream projects and how to integrate these Achieving Outstanding Speed and Results with Predictability
methods with other methodologies used in the enterprise. By Gerald I. Kendall and Kathleen M. Austin
ISBN: 978-1-60427-115-7, 392 pages, 6 x 9, 2015 • Retail Price $59.95 Even in a well-managed multi-project environment, it is not unusual to see
half of all projects completed either late, over budget or with cuts to original
scope. However, the proven approach presented in this title has enabled large,
BEST medium, and even small organizations to consistently complete their projects
faster, within original scope and budget, and increase the number of projects
SELLER! MASTERING IT PROJECT executed with the same resources by as much as 70%.
MANAGEMENT
Best Practices, Tools and Techniques
By Murali Chemuturi ENTERPRISE PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
In previous years, setting up IT infrastructure was Building Competencies for R&D and IT Investment Success
just preparation of the data center. It has now By Richard M. Bayney, Ph.D. and Ram Chakravarti
become much more complex and evolved to
include not only the data center facility, but also This unique guide provides best practices and a structured framework for
the entire organization to provide connectivity practitioners to enhance their strategic and analytic capabilities by build-
over the internet to customers, vendors, and com- ing competencies in categorizing, evaluating, optimizing, prioritizing and
pany executives on the move. This is the first book successfully managing an enterprise’s R&D and IT portfolio of investments.
to detail how to create IT infrastructure rather than It illustrates robust techniques such as integer linear programming, goal
simply describe how to manage the IT function or programming and multiple objective decision analysis in portfolio selection
software development. and prioritization.

BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Part of the Business Analysis Professional Development Series
CLASSIC! SEVEN STEPS TO MASTERING NEW! MASTERING BUSINESS ANALYSIS
BUSINESS ANALYSIS STANDARD PRACTICES
By Barbara A. Carkenord, CBAP Seven Steps to the Next Level of
Competency
This timeless handbook is the consum-
By Kelley Bruns, CBAP, PMI-PBA, and Billie Johnson,
mate guide to business analysis. It pro- CBAP, PMI-PBA, CSM
vides a “how to” approach to mastering
This volume presents all the standard practices for
business analysis and will help build
performing business analysis work across seven
the skill sets of all those currently doing
steps, five perspectives, and 74 techniques. It will
analysis work. Seven Steps to Mastering help BAs at all levels further develop their skills
Business Analysis presents detailed expla- and capabilities and master the next, or interme-
nations of business analysis strategies, diate, level of competency in business analysis
tasks and recommended techniques, and needed to advance their careers. A
examples of successful and less-than- separate workbook is also available
successful project situations to enhance (ISBN: 978-1-60427-161-4).
learning. Since it first became available,
this best seller continues to be cited and referred to as the definitive refer- “Bruns and Johnson have authored an invaluable guide for those who want a prac-
ence in the field. In addition to helping business analysts prepare for the IIBA tical, actionable understanding of how to improve project success through business
CBAP® certification exam, it has been selected by PMI® for their official list analysis practices. This should be required reading for all business analysts!”
of Reference Materials for the PMI® Professional in Business Analysis (PMI- —Andy Kaufman, PMP, Speaker, Author, Executive Coach,
PBA)® Examination. Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development Inc.
SEVEN MASTERING
STEPS TO NEW BUSINESS NEW!
MASTERING EDITION! ANALYSIS
BUSINESS VERSATILITY
ANALYSIS Seven Steps to Develop
The Essentials, 2nd Edition Advanced Capabilities
By Jamie Champagne, CBAP, PMP, PMI-PBA By Gina Schmidt, CBAP, PMP, PMI-PBA
This second edition of the #1 best-seller This instructional text is for experienced busi-
on business analysis is an instructional ness analysts and other professionals currently
text that will help relatively new analysts, conducting BA work at the intermediate career
and those expected to do BA work in level. It will help users develop advanced capa-
addition to their main role such as project bilities and master the tactical and strategic
managers and IT professionals, build their skill sets needed to perform successfully at the
skill-sets, master the essentials, and advance their careers. senior or leadership level on large complex projects and programs.
NEW! THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO NEW! AGILE BUSINESS ANALYSIS

REQUIREMENTS By Kevin Aguanno, FPMAC, PMI-ACP, and
Ori Schibi, PMI-PBA, PMI-ACP
MANAGEMENT USING
THE REPAC® FRAMEWORK Designed for business analysts, agile practitioners,
By Perry J. McLeod, PMI-PBA, CBAP and project managers of all levels, this practical
guide demonstrates for users how the application of
This guide provides a unique require- business analysis skills can improve the performance
ments elicitation, planning, analysis, and of agile processes and activities and help achieve
collaboration (REPAC®) framework that agile project success. It discusses the enhanced role
helps business analysts and project teams the business analyst can play and illustrates the flow
center their efforts on stakeholders needs. of work and responsibilities between the business
It enables them to choose the correct analyst and the agile team in the process of eliciting,
perspective and appropriate level of com- documenting, analyzing, communicating, validating
plexity necessary for effective collabora- and managing requirements, including the applica-
tion to build requirements right the first tion of modeling techniques to enhance the ability
time. to produce good agile requirements.
Business
Analysis
SOFTWARE/DATA
DATANOMICS THE BINARY FIRM
NEW! How to Monetize the Data Portfolio NEW! Digital Management Transformation
Software/Data
by Murali Kulathumani and Organizational Development
Most every company, regardless of what domain it operates in, is keenly aware by Steven Keays
that it needs to harness the power of big data or perish. Many start big data proj- The world we live in is transforming into something that will be profoundly
ects and soon learn that the path to success is full of twists and turns, inherently different than the past. In the business community, it is likely that data will
risky from a non-delivery of anticipated strategic benefits perspective, and seem- soon reign and software will govern. This book provides business leaders,
ingly overwhelming. This book shows business leaders, executives, and managers executives, and managers strategies for managing the effects of this transfor-
how to successfully navigate these hurdles and how data management can be mation, the new opportunities, the pitfalls, and the make-or-break issue of
made to deliver on its true promise of monetizing data and achieving transforma- engagement between data, people, and processes. It presents a conceptual
tional capabilities. management framework for anticipating and exploiting change to a firm’s
short- and long-term advantage and dives deep into the anatomy of an orga-
ISBN: 978-1-60427-158-4, 168 pages, 6 x 9, 2019 • Retail Price $29.95 nization able to shape its financial destiny.
MASTERING SOFTWARE ISBN: 978-1-60427-159-1, 232 pages, 6 x 9, 2019 • Retail Price $32.95
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
By Murali Chemuturi and MASTERING SOFTWARE
Thomas M. Cagley, Jr.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This unique guide covers the subject of software A Framework for Successful Planning,
project management in its entirety. It includes
project acquisition and project execution with Development & Alignment
backward linkages to concepts that play a facil- By Barbara Davis
itation role in successful project management,
A concise step-by-step guide to establishing
such as general management, decision making,
people management, motivation, productivity frameworks for the effective management and
and expectations management. development of great software requirements,
this book also re-defines the requirements
“This book provides you with tools, techniques, and practices that you can process and illustrates the requirements life
use immediately on your own projects. It supplies the information you need to cycle from elicitation to analysis, and specifi-
diagnose your team’s situation and presents practical advice to help you build cation to validation.
better software—a must read!”
—John Zielinski, Project Manager, IBM Global Services “Mastering Software Project Requirements is an eye-opening look inside
the world of requirements analysis that outlines the main reasons why soft-
ware and IT projects fail, and then shows how to succeed.”
ISBN: 978-1-60427-034-1, 408 pages, 6 x 9, 2010 • Retail Price $59.95 — Vincent Serpico, CEO, Spotlight Software
MASTERING SOFTWARE
QUALITY ASSURANCE ISBN: 978-1-60427-091-4, 296 pages, 6 x 9, 2013 • Retail Price $64.95
for Software Developers
By Murali Chemuturi SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
This comprehensive reference addresses all four By Kassem A. Saleh
dimensions of quality: specifications, design, This book provides the software engi-
construction and conformance. It details the
neering fundamentals, principles, and
aspects of building-in quality at the compo-
nent level and addresses the organizational-level skills needed to develop and maintain
activities that provide an environment conducive high-quality software products. The soft-
to fostering quality in the deliverables. This ware engineering processes and tech-
book also provides the information and guid- niques covered include requirements
ance needed for implementing a process-quality specification, design, implementation,
model in your organization.
testing and management of software
projects. At the end of each chapter, the
“Outstanding! Read this book carefully since a few minutes of consideration reader will be able to perform tangible
may save you or your company millions of dollars and years of struggle in
software engineering tasks by applying the learned techniques and methods
achieving business value from your software development initiatives.”
— Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and will be able to analyze existing task deliverables, and compare
& Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc. and critique the different techniques. A solutions manual is available
to instructors.

SUPPLY CHAIN / OPERATIONS
NEW!
APICS CSCP EXAM SUCCESS SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCIAL
A Guide to Achieving Certification MANAGEMENT
on Your First Attempt Best Practices, Tools, and Applications
By Howard Forman & David Forman for Improved Performance
This study guide, used in conjunction with By Robert J. Trent, Ph.D.
the APICS CSCP Learning System, provides Designed for self-learning, training, and course
users a proven approach to passing the instruction, this unique guide shows readers
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) how to apply financial thinking, concepts,
exam. It explains over 50 calculations, 1000 tools, and approaches to their SCM activi-
key terms and concepts, and includes over ties to better understand and manage them. It
25 exercises and 400 practice exam ques- also demonstrates how to present the impact
tions, as well as online access to many more of performance results in financial terms that
practice exam questions to help corporate executives and finance professionals
users become fully prepared to pass the CSCP exam on their first attempt. understand, and care about the most.
ISBN: 978-1-60427-129-4, 448 pages, 7.5 x 9.25, 2018 • Retail Price $89.95 ISBN: 978-1-60427-116-4, 320 pages, 6 X 9, 2016 • Retail Price $59.95
ONE-OF- HYPER-PRODUCTIVE BEST IMPLEMENTING

A-KIND! KNOWLEDGE WORK SELLER! ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
PERFORMANCE USING STRATEGIC PROJECT
The TameFlow Approach and Its MANAGEMENT
Application to Scrum and Kanban Best Practices for Ensuring Success
By Steve Tendon & Wolfram Müller By Gina Abudi, PMP
This unique reference shows how to effec- When change initiatives are launched in an
tively manage knowledge work, lead knowl- organization, very often the sole focus is on the
edge workers to a state of hyper-productivity, benefits to the organization and the people‐side
and build a hyper-productive knowledge work
of change overlooked resulting in a failed effort.
organization. Applying the TameFlow approach
to the four flows of organizational performance This comprehensive guide provides strategic
(information, psychology, work, and finance) project management best practices for engaging
will substantially improve the performance of stakeholders, teams, and others to gain buy-in
each, and create an organization capable of and develop a culture of change. It demon-
producing spectacular operational and financial strates a variety of ways to effectively man-
results. age change from the early stages of a project
beyond deployment to ensure the desired organizational benefits are successfully
achieved.
HANDBOOK FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGING GLOBAL

RISK MANAGEMENT SUPPLY AND RISK
Case Studies, Effective Practices Best Practices, Concepts, and Strategies
and Emerging Trends By Robert J. Trent and Llewellyn R. Roberts
Edited by Omera Khan and George A. Zsidisin Managing Global Supply and Risk blends three
Failure to manage supply chain risk effectively distinct but interrelated topics—international
can have a significant negative impact on an purchasing, global supply management, and
organization. Over 30 international contribut- global risk management—to present the criti-
ing authors provide a set of best practices, cal differences between companies that pursue
processes, tools and techniques, supported by international purchasing and those that have
cases and illustrative examples, that can be evolved toward a more sophisticated global
adopted to proactively evaluate, manage, or supply management model.
mitigate risk in their supply chains and improve
overall business performance.
ISBN: 978-1-60427-038-9, 272 pages, 6 x 9, 2011 • Retail Price $79.95 ISBN: 978-1-60427-014-3, 336 pages, 6 x 9, 2009 • Retail Price: $49.95
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
NEW! STRATEGIC SUPPLY STRATEGIC SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT REVISITED Creating the Next Source of
Competing in an Era of Competitive Advantage
Rapid Change and Disruption By Robert J. Trent, Ph.D.
By Robert J. Trent, Ph.D. This book presents the strategies and approach-
In his 2007 best-selling book, Strategic Supply es that leading organizations pursue to achieve
Management, Robert Trent presented concepts, advantages in price and cost, quality, cycle
processes, tools, best practices, and a framework time, technology, flexibility, and end-customer
for creating a supply management organization responsiveness. This is a must read for any
that provides a reliable source of supply and com- procurement or supply management profes-
Management
Operations
petitive advantage. While the majority of that body sional; finance, operations, and engineering
of knowledge is still very relevant a decade later, functional managers; executives who interact
it is no longer sufficient to effectively manage the on a regular basis with supply management
supply networks and supply chains of today and professionals; and academics and students.
over the next decade. This book introduces a new
set of essential supply management concepts, strategies, and practices that are an ISBN: 978-1-932159-67-7, 320 pages, 6 x 9, 2007 • Retail Price $49.95
integral part of surviving and thriving in this unprecedented era.
“In this highly informative and authoritative book, Dr. Trent explores the SPEND ANALYSIS
ever-increasing risks, challenges, and complexities faced by supply manag- BEST The Window into Strategic Sourcing
ers in today’s environment of rapid change and disruption, and presents SELLER!
strategies, tools, and techniques for effectively managing them—a must By Kirit Pandit and Dr. Haralambos Marmanis
have!” —Michael Tyler, Manager, Supply Chain Operations, Everson Tesla Spend analysis can help improve several
areas: the identification of cost reduction
opportunities, the prioritization of sourcing
projects, the negotiated results, and the track-
ing and monitoring to ensure that negotiated
results reach the bottom line. In a recent
BEST SUPPLIER EVALUATION AND
survey, accessing and analyzing spend data
SELLER! PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE was ranked in the top three most important
A Guide to Meaningful Metrics and most challenging priorities for supply
and Successful Results management professionals. This book is the
By Sherry R. Gordon only reference to provide in-depth guidance
on what spend analysis really is, what it spe-
This practical text includes examples of best cifically involves and how to conduct your
practices that companies are using to evaluate analysis to achieve world-class performance.
suppliers and illustrates how to get beyond col-
lecting data for the sake of data to achieving “This is a very well-written book that covers all topics of spend analy-
real results. It shows how to get at the meaning sis in sufficient detail. Both practitioners and academicians will find the
behind the metrics, and choose measurements topics interesting and educational. The authors have positioned spend
that are meaningful both in the context of your analysis within the overall context of a supply management program
company’s goals and also for the supplier. as a strong foundation for strategic sourcing.”
—Jay Reddy, Former CEO of MindFlow Technology
NEXT LEVEL SUPPLY LEADING EFFECTIVE SUPPLY

MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE CHAIN TRANSFORMATIONS
Your Straight To The Bottom Line® A Guide to Sustainable World-Class
Roadmap Capability and Results
By Robert A. Rudzki & Robert J. Trent, Ph.D. By William B. Lee, Ph.D. and Michael Katzorke
In this sequel to the best-selling book, A well integrated supply chain can help continu-
Straight to the Bottom Line®, the authors ously shrink the distance from gross revenue to
and their panel of distinguished contributors net operating profit and improve ROIC. This
outline the critical success factors for leading unique, “how to” guide brings the opportu-
your company to the next level in procure- nity within the sub-processes of procurement
ment practices and performance and provide and supply management into focus. It clearly
a proven transformation model to improve illustrates how to achieve and maintain a sup-
bottom-line results. ply chain leadership position by focusing on
real-world execution and detailed integration of
specific actions and process techniques.

PROCUREMENT
BEST
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MANAGEMENT SUCCESS CROSSROADS
Achieving a Higher Level of Career-Impacting Insights into a
Effectiveness Rapidly Changing Industry
By Diana L. Lindstrom By Jon Hansen and Kelly Barner
This unique multi-faceted reference integrates This thought-provoking book examines the
the best practices and processes of the supply 10 major questions concerning procurement’s
management and project management fields. role in the enterprise and how procurement
Project managers are provided with all of the is at a crossroads that will shape the future of
steps and processes used in procurement, and the profession. The goal of this book is not to
procurement professionals receive a detailed provide step-by-step directions on a hypotheti-
guide about how adding and applying a few cal ‘correct’ path, but to illuminate the relative
project management processes and techniques benefits of each choice available to procure-
to their skill set can substantially improve their ment professionals.
company’s results as well as their own
career opportunities.
“…provides an unprecedented look into a rapidly changing industry that will

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influence a profession that has traditionally hid behind the scenes.”
– Shep Hyken, New York Times bestselling author
CLASSIC! STRAIGHT TO THE BOTTOM LINE®
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World Class Supply Management
Co-published with Purchasing Magazine and SUPPLY MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Supply Chain Management Review FOR PROCUREMENT
By Robert A. Rudzki, Douglas A. Smock, PROFESSIONALS
Michael Katzorke and Shelley Stewart, Jr.
Research, Process, and Resourcees
Unlike other books on procurement and supply
chain, Straight to the Bottom Line® will enable By Jeanette Jones and Kelly Barner
senior corporate executives to turn the enormous This reference provides procurement profession-
top-line and bottom-line potential of supply chain als with the process, practical real-world tactics,
and procurement into reality. and guidance needed to design and develop
a supply market intelligence program that will
integrate with existing procurement team struc-
“Straight to the Bottom Line® is the definitive work on procurement/ tures and processes, and deliver significant value
supply base management. Every CEO, CFO, CPO and their boards who are to an organization as a whole. The authors
interested in increasing shareholder value need to read this and then make it clearly explain the concepts introduced and then
required reading for their management and procurement teams.” provide the background, steps, and resources
– Dick Conrad, Senior VP, Global Operations Supply Chain, Hewlett-Packard required for successful execution possible. A
detailed listing of quality research resources is
also provided, offering a valuable go-to resource.
BEST THE PROCUREMENT GAME PLAN
SELLER! Winning Strategies & Techniques for SUPPLY MANAGEMENT AND
Supply Management Professionals PROCUREMENT
By Charles Dominick and Soheila R. Lunney, Ph.D. From the Basics to Best-in-Class
This valuable guide provides an easy-to-follow By Robert W. Turner
game plan with strategies for procurement and Written for both the C-level executive planner
supply management professionals to improve and the procurement practitioner performing
supplier relationships, secure measurable cost daily tasks, this book contains proven tools and
reductions, achieve operational effectiveness and techniques and a wealth of information you can
efficiency, and positively impact margins. use to improve individual performance in real-
world situations, help attain best-in-class supply
Key Feature management performance for your organization,
• Simplifies complex concepts and breaks and achieve competitive advantage.
them down into easy-to-follow steps so that
professionals with different skill levels can
apply them and secure tangible results
LEAN SIX SIGMA
ACCELERATING LEAN SIX SIGMA APPLIED LEAN BUSINESS
RESULTS TRANSFORMATION
A Guide to Improvement Excellence A Complete Project Management
in the New Economy Approach
By Terence T. Burton By Dennis P. Hobbs, CPIM
As we emerge from the biggest recession since the This book is for manufacturers who have taken the
Great Depression, this new economy presents the initiative to implement a lean operating system but
greatest challenges, but also the greatest opportuni- haven’t achieved the expected results, and for those
ties in the history of improvement. The 16 chapters convinced of the benefits of lean but don’t know
of this practical book provide the proven leader- where to begin. It explains the decision-making
Management
Operations
ship, business infrastructure, and new applications process for determining whether a lean business
to key strategic areas such as sales and marketing, transformation is a good solution for your enterprise
new product development, supply chain manage- and the mechanics of the lean transformation pro-
ment, outsourcing and supplier management, and cess, and how to create performance measurements
other core transactional activities. to reinforce Lean throughout the enterprise.
END-TO-END LEAN LEAN AND AGILE VALUE CHAIN

MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT
A Guide to Complete Supply Chain A Guide to the Next Level of
Improvement Improvement
By Robert J. Trent, Ph.D. By Ehap H. Sabri, Ph.D., and Salim N. Shaikh
Featuring an expansive set of tools, techniques, and Although the benefits of applying lean con-
performance measures, this unique book shows cepts or improving the flexibility of a value
how to apply the lean philosophy across the entire chain are clear and desperately needed in
supply chain, from suppliers, to transportation today’s competitive environment, none of the
and operations, through distribution to customers. current literature provides guidance on how to
Managers who are under constant pressure to dem- do this. Lean & Agile Value Chain Management
onstrate performance improvements will find this a fills that gap by providing a breakthrough
timely and necessary resource. start-to-finish roadmap for organizations to
implement a lean and agile value chain trans-
formation program successfully.
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LEAN SIX SIGMA SERVICE EXCELLENCE LEAN MATERIALS PLANNING AND
A Guide to Green Belt Certification and EXECUTION
Bottom Line Improvement A Guide to Internal and External
By Gerald M. Taylor, Six Sigma Black Belt Supply Management Excellence
By Donald H. Sheldon, CFPIM, CIRM
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LEAN COST MANAGEMENT SIX SIGMA BEST PRACTICES

Accounting for Lean by Establishing Flow A Guide to Business Process
By James R. Huntzinger Excellence for Diverse Industries
By Dhirendra Kumar, Ph.D.

INNOVATION & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
INVESTMENT-CENTRIC NEW! SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT
NEW! INNOVATION PROJECT INNOVATION
MANAGEMENT Entrepreneurship for Human Well-being
Winning the New Product By Dariush Rafinejad, Ph.D.
Development Game This important book, designed for academic
By Steven Keays courses, certifications, and professional training,
This seminal reference unveils a comprehensive makes a well-supported business case for sus-
investment-centric innovation, project manage- tainable product development, and why human
ment, and execution framework for transforming well-being must become the overarching goal
an idea into a successful enterprise, mapping the of new technology and product development. It
details of the innovator’s development journey, presents a holistic systems approach for achiev-
and describes what the business side looks like ing multi-stakeholder optimization in product
for the profitable commercialization of the inno- life-cycle design in order to meet a firm’s objec-
vation, measured by the sustained ROI delivered tives, investors’ ROI expectations, and regulatory
to the journey’s investors. It empowers companies requirements, while protecting the environment
big and small to carry out their innovation pro- and rapidly depleting natural resources.
grams with the smallest investment risks and highest probability of successful
commercialization. “…a must-read. Dr. Rafinejad has delineated a brilliant road map for success in
innovation, reaping benefits to society and the companies who follow this path.”
About the Author – Suzanne Farver, Author and Sustainability Instructor, Harvard University
Steven Keays M.A.Sc., P.Eng., is a 30-year veteran of the aerospace, defense,
Key Features
manufacturing and oil and gas industries. He is the founder and CEO of NAIAD
Company, a project consulting firm that specializes in the management of large • Demonstrates how the prevalent activities in a product’s life cycle are the
and mega industrial projects with an international footprint. He is a specialist root causes of many global sustainability challenges in the 21st century
in large-scale project management, global execution strategies, construction • Explains why sustainable product development is essential, how
and modularization, and has held leadership roles on projects in the Americas, it works within a start-up or an established company, and how to
Europe, and Asia. organize and lead the process of integrating sustainability effectively
across a product’s life cycle
FAST CREATIVITY & INNOVATION INNOVATION, PRODUCT

Rapidly Improving Processes, DEVELOPMENT AND
Product Development and Solving COMMERCIALIZATION
Complex Problems Case Studies and Best Practices in
By Charles W. Bytheway Product Development
This title is a landmark work authored by the By Dariush Rafinejad, Ph.D.
creator of the method called Function Analysis Unlike other books on product development that
Systems Technique (FAST). FAST is a powerful limit their scope to the product development pro-
mapping technique that can graphically model cess, this book takes a unique holistic approach
goals, objectives, and procedures in function and examines the diverse issues that managers
terms to understand cause and effect relation- face to channel resources in the right direc-
ships. This technique quickly brings clarity to tion for global commercial success. It explores
whatever situation or problem it is applied and innovation, new product development and com-
greatly enhances productive thinking, creativity, mercialization decisions within an integrated
innovation, and complex problem solving. framework of business, market, technology, and
Key Features resource strategy.
Key Features
• Shows how innovation can be discovered and developed using the
• Describes commercialization of innovation and new products in fast-paced,
author’s FAST and function tree method to increase value and
high-tech markets and matching technological innovation to market opportu-
competitive advantage nities
• Illustrates how the FAST diagram clarifies a problem and pinpoints the areas • Details how to manage portfolios of technologies and products for market
to apply creativity leadership
• Includes proven and state-of-the-art best practices in executing new product
About the Author
development projects, including R&D and marketing, design and process
Charles Bytheway was the first recipient of the Lawrence D. Miles Award by the engineering, quality, and organizational structure
Society of American Value Engineers (now SAVE International) for his creative • Provides numerous case studies of business-to-business and high-tech
development of FAST diagramming. products and markets that embody managerial challenges in a new product
development environment
ENTERTAINMENT / BUSINESS STRATEGY
BRANDED ENTERTAINMENT INNOVATION FOR MEDIA
Dealmaking Strategies & Techniques CONTENT CREATION
for Industry Professionals Tools and Strategies for Delivering
By Damaris Valero Successful Content
Branded Entertainment provides a thorough By Marlon Quintero
and practical understanding of the Branded Innovation for Media Content Creation provides
Entertainment business, including the roles and a fresh approach to the strategic, logistic, creative,
thought process of all parties involved in a and managerial aspects of media content and
potential deal: the brands, the networks, the television programming development. This well-
content producers, and the ad/marketing agen- organized, step-by-step guide provides the frame-
cies. This book outlines the many different sce- work and tools needed to deliver innovative,
narios that can surface depending on who leads creative content successfully and consistently
a deal and who accepts production costs, and in today’s multi-platform television landscape.
provides the appropriate tactics for each. Executives, creative professionals, and
students alike will find value in this one-of-a-kind book.
Innovation/Prod.
Development
MANAGING CORPORATE ENTERPRISE CONTRACT

COMMUNICATIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT
Business Strategy
AGE OF RESTRUCTURING, CRISIS A Practical Guide to Successfully
Entertainment/
AND LITIGATION Implementing an ECM Solution
Revisiting Groupthink in the Boardroom By Anuj Saxena
By David Silver Globalization, technology advancements, and a
Corporate executives, lawyers and board mem- rise in the number of regulations and legislation,
bers suffer from “groupthink” when confronted have led to a heightened interest in re-engi-
with a crisis, restructuring, or litigation, which neering and automation of Enterprise Contract
results in a communications meltdown that hurts Management (ECM) processes across industry
a company’s number one asset—its reputation. sectors and geographies. This book addresses all
This book gives examples of corporations that the questions surrounding ECM, ECM Solutions,
failed to communicate effectively in a crisis and and the project management, change manage-
offers innovative communications strategies that will help guide your firm ment, and risk management considerations to
through a distressed situation. ensure successful implementation.
CLASSIC! VIABLE VISION MASTERING ORGANIZATIONAL

Transforming Total Sales into Net Profits CHANGE MANAGEMENT
By Gerald I. Kendall, PMP By Barbara A. Davis
Viable Vision is a proven strategic plan and Unlike organizational change theories and con-
approach developed by industry guru and mega cepts, clear practical approaches for success and
best-selling author Eli Goldratt. The methodology ways to measure and analyze the effectiveness
he presented outlines the steps to transform an of change activities and initiatives have been
organization’s total sales into net profits within 4 mostly unavailable. This guide provides a model
years. This book by Kendall explains this concept for organizational change practitioners to follow
and provides readers with a proven frame of in developing and executing change initiatives in
reference and roadmap for achieving exponen- any enterprise transformation effort.
tial growth in profits. Due to the success of this
book, it has already been translated into Spanish,
Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Russian, and sim-
ple and complex Chinese.

FINANCE
BEST NEW!
SELLER! DISTRESSED DEBT ANALYSIS STATE AND LOCAL TAXATION:
Strategies for Speculative Investors Principles And Planning, Third Edition
By Stephen G. Moyer, JD, MBA, CFA By Sanjay Gupta, John Karayan, Charles
Swenson, and Joseph Neff
Corporate restructurings and bankruptcy reorgani- Written by experts with over 120 years of com-
zations have provided investors with outstanding bined experience in state and local tax planning,
investment opportunities. This definitive reference this valuable reference is a must-have for Tax
explains the potential opportunities and the multi- Accountants, Controllers, Accounting Managers,
move, chess-like strategies that must be mas- CFOs, COOs, Tax Managers, Presidents, General
tered to achieve profitable results. Using numerous Managers, CPAs, and Tax Attorneys, as well as
real-world examples and case studies to demon- students. Real-life examples are used to dem-
strate concepts and critical issues, Distressed Debt onstrate the fundamental principles of state and
Analysis provides theoretical and practical insight local taxation and how to incorporate them into
and presents a conceptual, but not overly technical, strategic business planning.
outline of the financial and bankruptcy law Designed with both the professional
context in which restructurings take place. and college student in mind, the text follows the AICPA/ATA Model Tax
Curriculum.
PROJECT VALUATION USING REAL OPTIONS AIRCRAFT FINANCE

A Practitioner’s Guide Strategies for Managing Capital Costs in a Turbulent Industry
By Dr. Prasad Kodukula, PMP, & Chandra Papudesu By Bijan Vasigh, Reza Taleghani, and Darryl Jenkins
Business leaders are frequently faced with investment decisions on new and One of the largest assets that an airline has is aircraft, therefore it is critically
ongoing projects. The challenge lies in deciding what projects to choose, and important to develop a methodology that estimates an aircraft’s value and also
which method of valuation to use as the key tool in the process. This title presents determines efficient utilization to ensure an acceptable rate of return on the
a step-by-step, practical approach to “real options” valuation to make it easily asset. Aircraft Finance provides a comprehensive review of aircraft finance and
understood by practitioners as well as senior management. valuation and presents a detailed methodology for accurate valuations,
which measures return on investment, improves the efficiency of manag-
ing operating costs, and more effectively determines revenue analysis.
EDUCATION
CLASSIC!
TURNING EDUCATION INSIDE-OUT “Dempsey’s book touches the hearts and minds of teachers,
Confessions of a Montessori Principal administrators, and parents alike. As an educator for 45 years, I
By Judy Dempsey was spellbound as the words leaped off the pages and touched
Based on her 40+ years of Montessori experience, serving as my heart. I will keep extra copies on my shelf to pass on to
a teacher, a Montessori trainer for teachers, an administrator, parents and educators as they pass through my door.”
and a Montessori school owner, the author shares evidence of
the positive impact that the Montessori experience has on the – Charaline Luna, Ed.D., President,
developing child, clears up misconceptions about exactly what Association of Independent Schools of Florida
Montessori is, and helps parents determine if Montessori is right
for their child. Montessori educators will find her insight regard-
ing the challenges of successfully implementing the Montessori “This is a must-read for all parents considering a Montessori
philosophy in the classroom to also be helpful in their own education for their child. Dempsey also offers Montessori
journey. administrators and teachers a joyful sharing about her signifi-
cant Montessori career.”
– Richard Ungerer, Executive Director,
“Dempsey intrigues the reader with her understanding of Montessori philosophy and cur- American Montessori Society
riculum. The vignettes of her Montessori students, though, as she traces them from preschool
to career, are stunning and inspiring.
– Dr. Pamela Zell Rigg, Program Director, Montessori Teacher Education Center, ISBN: 978-1-60427-131-7, 295 pages, 6 x 9, 2016
San Francisco Bay Area Retail Price $19.95
CIVIL ENGINEERING
BEST
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FOR CAPSTONE DESIGN MANAGEMENT
ENGINEERING By Frederick Bloetscher, Ph.D., P.E., LEED-AP
By Frederick Bloetscher, Ph.D., P.E., LEED-
AP & Daniel E. Meeroff, Ph.D., E.I. This timely volume is for everyone involved with the management and
maintenance of public infrastructure systems. An overview of the construc-
This is the first and only comprehensive tion materials, operations, and potential for failure in roadways, stormwater
senior-level college textbook that provides management, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and
the essential information needed to com- treatment plants is provided. The goal of the book is to provide the reader with
plete a successful capstone project in civil, the tools to manage public infrastructure systems to ensure failure does not
construction, architectural, or environmen- occur. Risk and vulnerability, asset management and decision making, funding
tal engineering. The text replicates the and prioritization, and leadership and public responsibility are all discussed.
steps commonly used by practicing engi- Several important case studies are also provided to illustrate key concepts.
neers to complete design projects-from site
selection through investigation, planning,
design calculation and drawing prepara-
tion. Students will gain valuable insight
and preparation for civil and construction ISBN: 978-1-60427-139-3, 450 pages, 7 x 10, 2019 • Retail Price $89.95
engineering professional practice, and will learn how to smoothly transition
from strictly academic work to solving real-world problems in the
context of their capstone projects. DESIGN OF COLUMN-
REINFORCED FOUNDATIONS
By Mounir Bouassida
This title will be a valuable resource for
anyone involved in the geotechnical field,
EARTH ANCHORS: Second Edition including practitioners, instructors, and stu-
By Braja M. Das & Sanjay K. Shukla dents. The design of foundations on soil rein-
forced by columns is tackled within a general
Earth anchors are used in the construction of foundations of earth-supported framework where several aspects are taken
and earth-retaining structures and transmit the outwardly directed load to the into consideration, including: modeling of
soil at a greater depth and/or further away from the structure. Although in use reinforced soil, bearing capacity, settlement,
for several hundred years, theoretical developments for modern engineering acceleration of consolidation, and improve-
designs have taken place only within the past 40-45 years. A summary is pro- ment of soil characteristics. This unique,
vided of the theoretical and experimental works related to the development of full-color guide focuses on the design of
Finance
proper relationships for the ultimate and allowable holding capacity of earth column-reinforced foundations, unlike exist-
anchors. This fully updated Second Edition has added two new chapters ing books that focus on installation and equipment issues, and improvement
on suction and caisson anchors, and geo-anchors; and provides end-of- techniques (deep soil mixing, stone columns, sand compaction piles).
chapter summaries and multiple-choice questions with answers.
Key Features
• Introduces innovative columnar techniques that use an optimized improve-
ment area ratio that combines bearing capacity and settlement verifica-
Education
tions for positive results
• Provides case histories that demonstrate the cost-effective benefits that are
SEMI-RIGID CONNECTIONS realized with optimized design
HANDBOOK • Shows the value of the optimized design achieved by elaborated columns
Edited by Wai-Fah Chen, Norimitsu Kishi, and through software already in use by geotechnical engineers
Masato Komuro
A Title in the J. Ross Publishing Civil & ISBN: 978-1-60427-072-3, 228 pages, 7 x 10, 2016 • Retail Price $129.95
Environmental Engineering Series Engineering
With the publication of the 2005 AISC specifi- ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES ON ELASTIC FOUNDATIONS
cations as well as Eurocode 3, practical imple- By Edward Tsudik
mentation of the use of partially restrained (PR) Analysis of Structures on Elastic Foundations is a practical guide for structural
connections in structural systems is now a real and geotechnical engineers as well as graduate students working in foundation
possibility. This Handbook presents a simple and engineering. The author provides practical methods of analysis and describes
comprehensive introduction to reliable test data in detail various foundations, including simple beams on elastic foundations,
on PR connections that will help design practi- and very complex foundations such as mat foundations supported on piles.
tioners implement these new developments into It also covers a new and very simple method of combined analysis of 2D
engineering practice. The authors show, on the basis of the collected connections and 3D frames with individual foundations by modeling the system
database, practical mathematical models for computer implementation, and pro- soil-foundation with equivalent line elements and without requiring
vide case studies on these frames. special software.
ISBN: 978-1-932159-99-8, 1,256 Pages, 7 x 10, 2011 • Retail Price $189.95 ISBN: 978-1-60427-074-7, 600 pages, 7 x 10, 2012 • Retail Price $129.95

CIVIL ENGINEERING / GEOTECHNICAL
NEW! WATER RESOURCES AND ELASTIC BEAM CALCULATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING HANDBOOK
LABORATORY MANUAL By Jih-Jiang Chyu
By Gang Chen, Simeng Li, and Youneng Tang The Elastic Beam Calculations Handbook pres-
This state-of-the-art manual can be used as the ents a mathematically rigorous treatment of
laboratory textbook for water resources and beams based on elastic theory written at a
technical level that is as simple as can be
environmental engineering laboratories. It con-
achieved without losing clarity. Practitioners
tains 14 experiments covering major topics in
will quickly learn the essentials to apply elastic
water resources engineering and environmental beam calculations in their work. This much-
engineering. Civil and environmental engineer- needed comprehensive reference covers elastic
ing programs typically use this as the text for beams with varying material and section prop-
junior level laboratory classes. erties, support conditions, span lengths, and
other important geometric features.
ISBN: 978-1-60427-137-9, 112 pages, 8.5 x 11, 2017 • Retail Price $34.95 ISBN: 978-1-60427-010-5, 336 pages, 7 x 10, 2009 • Retail Price $119.95
ONE-OF-
A-KIND! GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING CLASSIC!
HANDBOOK GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Edited by Braja M. Das
A Practical Problem Solving
Approach
This one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art definitive
reference offers expansive coverage of geo- By Nagaratnam Sivakugan & Braja M. Das
technical engineering for civil engineering A Title in the J. Ross Publishing εureka Series
professionals. It brings together essential infor- This book covers all of the major geotechni-
mation related to the evaluation of engineering cal topics in the most concise possible way
properties of soils, design of foundations such adopting a hands-on approach with a very
as spread footings, mat foundations, piles, strong practical bias. Engineers are prob-
and drilled shafts, and fundamental princi- lem solvers. Developing problem-solving
ples of analyzing the stability of slopes and skills is one of the key learning outcomes
embankments, retaining walls, and other earth- expected of engineering students and this
retaining structures. book provides just that. 60-70% of the book
is devoted to practical problem solving and
Key Features 30-40% covers fundamental concepts.
• Profusely detailed with charts, drawings, and illustrations to illuminate the Key Features
applications and theory
• Offers carefully selected solved problems with a wide range of difficulty
• Offers numerous worked-out problems and includes up-to-date coverage of level—from simple to challenging
environmental geotechnology
• Includes a DVD of the Student Edition of GeoStudio that can be used
ISBN: 978-1-932159-83-7, 800 pages, 7 x 10, 2010 • Retail Price $129.95 for solving a wide range of geotechnical problems
ISBN: 978-1-60427-016-7, 520 pages w/ DVD, 7.5 x 9.25, 2010 • Retail Price $89.95
DEEPWATER FOUNDATIONS
AND PIPELINE GEOMECHANICS
By William O. McCarron, Editor-in-Chief
LABORATORY TESTING OF SOILS,
A Title in the J. Ross Publishing ROCKS AND AGGREGATES
Civil & Environmental Engineering Series
By N. Sivakugan, A. Arulrajah and M.W. Bo
Practicing engineers in the offshore and res-
This unique guide includes laboratory testing
ervoir engineering industry will find in this
methods for most tests for soils as well as rocks
contributed handbook practical information
and aggregates. Part A gives a general overview
on current oil field development from oil
of laboratory measurements, equipment, units,
exploration to production. Among the top-
safety and standards. Part B covers soil tests
ics covered are deepwater foundation issues
from grain size distribution to consolidation,
and the corresponding requirements of a site
triaxial, and direct shear tests. Part C covers
investigation; numerical analyses demonstrat-
rock tests, which include the indirect tensile
ing how commercially available finite ele-
strength test and point load test. Part D cov-
ment programs can be used to analyze/design
ers the common tests carried out routinely on
practical foundation alternatives; geo-material models and features necessary for
aggregates.
their successful application to various foundation problems; and much more.
ISBN: 978-1-60427-009-9, 352 pages, 7 x 10, 2011 • Retail Price $139.95 ISBN: 978-1-60427-047-1, 240 pages, 7.5 x 9.25, 2011 • Retail Price $89.95
ENGINEERING
STATICS ■
DYNAMICS 3 Drafts, 45 Reviewers, and Classroom Testing
Ensure Accuracy and Readability
MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERS
The rigorous development process used to create Mechanics for Engi-
Braja M. Das • Aslam Kassimali • Sedat Sami neers by Das, Kassimali & Sami ensures that it’s accessible and accu-
rate. Each draft was scrutinized to suggest enhancements, flush out any
flaws and improve content, approach, realism, and homework prob-
lems. The authors worked out solutions to all of their homework and
example problems to check for accuracy and consistency. Then, all of
the examples and homework problems were sent out to reviewers to
solve and cross-check each answer in both books.
➢ Accessible ➢ Accurate ➢ Affordable
Key Features
• Numerous step-by-step examples that demonstrate the
correspondence between the FBD (FREE BODY DIAGRAM) and
the mathematical analysis
• “Procedures for Analysis” sections that show students how to set
up and solve a problem using FBDs to promote a consistent and
MECHANICS MECHANICS methodical problem-solving approach
FOR ENGINEERS: FOR ENGINEERS:
STATICS DYNAMICS • Homework problems that are graded from simple to complex and
are well-balanced tests of theory and practical application (More
ISBN: 978-1-60427-029-7 ISBN: 978-1-60427-030-3 than 900 in Statics and more than 700 in Dynamics)
600 pages, 8 x 9, 2010 536 pages, 8 x 9, 2010
• A short review section and key terms at the end of each chapter to
promote understanding of new concepts
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING WITH LIGHT RAIL DEVELOPERS’

ECONOMICS, PROBABILITY, HANDBOOK
AND STATISTICS, Second Edition By Lewis Lesley
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