Jennifer George – författare

Essentials of Contemporary Management provides the most current, concise account of changes taking place in the world of management and management practices by emphasizing the challenges and opportunities facing today’s managers in organizations large and small making the text relevant and interesting to students.  Jones/George infuses real managers who seize opportunities, overcome challenges, and effectively manage and lead their organizations allowing students to see real-life management in action. It mirrors the changes taking place in today's management practice by incorporating recent developments in management theory and research. Central to the book's approach, boxed material is seamlessly integrated into the text and an integral part of the learning experience; it is not disembodied from the chapter narrative. 

Contemporary Management 2024 Release mirrors the most up-to-date account of changes taking place in today's management practices by incorporating recent developments in management theory and research. It provides timely examples of how managers of companies, large and small, address the challenges and opportunities they face and how they can effectively meet them. A hallmark strength of the product is how it infuses real managers who seize opportunities, overcome challenges, and effectively manage and lead their organizations in the Manager as a Person feature seamlessly integrated into the narrative in the boxed material.

Build 25 real Rube Goldberg Machines and discover the fun of hands-on engineering, creativity, and problem-solving.Written by Rube Goldberg's granddaughter Jennifer George and world-renowned machine builder Zach Umperovitch, this is the official guide to creating 25 kid-friendly Rube Goldberg Machines at home. From simple tabletop contraptions to ambitious creations that stretch across rooms and yards, readers will learn how to transform everyday objects into incredible chain-reaction machines.Organized by increasing levels of difficulty, the book guides builders step by step through a wide variety of inventions that solve ordinary problems in extraordinarily complicated ways. Whether you're automatically refilling a bowl of popcorn, opening an umbrella, packing a picnic, or tackling another everyday challenge, each machine introduces new concepts in engineering, physics, and design while encouraging experimentation and creative thinking.Packed with full-color illustrations by award-winning artist Ed Steckley, detailed instructions, helpful diagrams, fun facts, jokes, and expert building tips, this engaging STEM resource makes complex concepts approachable and exciting for curious minds. Readers learn not only how each machine works, but also how energy transfer, simple machines, cause and effect, and problem-solving come together to create spectacular chain reactions.Perfect for makers, tinkerers, inventors, classrooms, homeschoolers, science fairs, family projects, and anyone who loves building things, Rube Goldberg's Big Book of Building invites readers to think creatively, embrace trial and error, and discover just how much fun engineering can be.

Packed full of useful tips, techniques, and information for both the hobbyist and the professional photographer, this book is an invaluable resource for developing the craft of child photography. Beginning with how to handle children as subjects, it discusses such topics as interacting with children, how to avoid tantrums, letting personality dictate the photo session, and how to capture expressions that parents want. It then explores what good light is, how to find it, how to use it, and how to pose a child in it, as well as exposure, posing, and design fundamentals. Each subject is covered from beginner to advanced level in child photography, so parents and professionals alike will find helpful information. From traditional portraits to lifestyle ones, this book covers all the necessary knowledge for capture stunning images of children.

This book (Volume 1) includes peer reviewed articles from the International Conference on Data Science and AI for Social Good and Responsible Innovation (DASGRI-2026), held on 10-11 April at Goldsmiths in the UK. It highlights the latest advancements in explainable, ethical, and trustworthy AI, emphasizing its transformative applications in socially impactful domains such as healthcare, education, climate action, and media. It discusses emerging AI governance models, regulatory challenges, and frameworks for fostering digital trust, while promoting AI literacy, fairness, and inclusivity. By amplifying voices from underrepresented communities, it addresses the need for equitable AI development. Serving as a common platform for pioneering researchers, scientists, engineers, and students, the book facilitates the exchange of ideas and achievements. It brings together global experts to explore innovative issues, encouraging cross-sectoral collaborations that shape responsible AI for the future.

This book (Volume 2) includes peer reviewed articles from the International Conference on Data Science and AI for Social Good and Responsible Innovation (DASGRI-2026), held on 10–11 April at Goldsmiths in the UK. It highlights the latest advancements in explainable, ethical, and trustworthy AI, emphasizing its transformative applications in socially impactful domains such as healthcare, education, climate action, and media. It discusses emerging AI governance models, regulatory challenges, and frameworks for fostering digital trust, while promoting AI literacy, fairness, and inclusivity. By amplifying voices from underrepresented communities, it addresses the need for equitable AI development. Serving as a common platform for pioneering researchers, scientists, engineers, and students, this book facilitates the exchange of ideas and achievements. It brings together global experts to explore innovative issues, encouraging cross-sectoral collaborations that shape responsible AI for the future.