Authors:Michael T. Miller, Julie Caplow, Michael T. Miller,
Publisher: Information Age Publishing
Keywords: policy, century, educational, faculty, university, governance
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 2000-09-05
List price: $39.99
ISBN-10: 1593110723
ISBN-13: 9781593110727

Broad-based, inclusive decision-making is the historical foundation for determining what should and can be taught, how institutions should grow, and who should become a part of the academic community. This text brings together authors to examine faculty governance from a historical perspective, tracing trends and common themes to the present day. It offers real-life strategies for building shared decision-making environments. Chapters deal with how governance is defined and utilized, different aspects of internal governance performance, the relationships between administrators and faculty, the

Authors:Daniel Miller, Daniel Miller, Michael Rowlands, Fred
Publisher: Duke University Press
Keywords: culture, history, politics, materiality
Number of Pages: 304
Published: 2005-08
List price: $23.95
ISBN-10: 0822335425
ISBN-13: 9780822335429

Throughout history and across social and cultural contexts, most systems of belief—whether religious or secular—have ascribed wisdom to those who see reality as that which transcends the merely material. Yet, as the studies collected here show, the immaterial is not easily separated from the material. Humans are defined, to an extraordinary degree, by their expressions of immaterial ideals through material forms. The essays in Materiality explore varied manifestations of materiality from ancient times to the present. In assessing the fundamental role of materiality in shaping humanity, the

Authors:Michael Miller, Michael Troller,
Publisher: Que
Keywords: work, hdtv, theater, home
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 2005-11-13
List price: $34.99
ISBN-10: 0789734451
ISBN-13: 9780789734457

Home theater and HDTV are hot, but most consumers know little or nothing about these technologies. You no longer have to rely on sales people to direct you to underpowered and overpriced equipment that doesn’t meet your needs and is quickly outdated. Take matters into your own hands with How HDTV and Home Theater Works. Armed with this book, you will not only understand what you want, but why you want it and how to hook it all up. This book covers topics and most likely interest and confuse you, including: Broadcast vs. cable vs. satellite television Standard defintion vs. high defin

Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Que
Keywords: resource, google, ultimate, googlepedia
Number of Pages: 744
Published: 2008-11-08
List price: $29.99
ISBN-10: 0789738201
ISBN-13: 9780789738202

Googlepedia Third Edition The all-encompassing book about everything Google. Not only will you learn advanced search techniques, but you also will learn how to master Google’s web and software tools. It’s all inside! Google Chrome Google’s new web browser Google Gadgets create your own gadgets Google Gears turn web applications into desktop applications Android use Google’s phone Blogger create your own personal blog Gmail Google’s web-based email service Google Web Search the most popular search on the Internet Google AdSe

Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Que
Keywords: basics, computer, guide, beginner, absolute
Number of Pages: 408
Published: 2005-07-21
List price: $21.99
ISBN-10: 0789734303
ISBN-13: 9780789734303

Think setting up your new PC is going to be a challenge that you don’t have time for? Think again. Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, Third Edition can make setting up and learning about your new computer fun and easy. Step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations will show you how to set up your computer, begin using Microsoft Windows XP and personalize your Windows XP experience. You’ll also learn how to: Work with files and folders Add new hardware and devices to your system Perform maintenance and diagnose common problems Install new software Use t

Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Que
Keywords: basics, computer, guide, beginner, absolute
Number of Pages: 408
Published: 2004-05-31
List price: $18.95
ISBN-10: 0789731754
ISBN-13: 9780789731753

Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, 2E, teaches you how to get the most from your personal computer system - and from common peripherals, including CD burners, digital cameras, and PDAs. This book shows new computers users how to set up their computer hardware, find their way around the Windows XP desktop, learn to use essential software programs, and get connected to and start using the Internet. Users will also learn how to keep their computer systems up and running, and how to troubleshoot common computer problems. Everything is explained in an easy-to-understand language,

Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Sam
Keywords: minutes, wikipedia, yourself, teach, sams
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 1970-01-01
List price: $14.99
ISBN-10: 0672331233
ISBN-13: 9780672331237

Sams Teach Yourself Wikipedia in 10 Minutes gives you straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results. By working through the 10-minute lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to know to take advantage of the Wikipedia encyclopedia–and all of Wikipedia’s incredible resources. Tips point out shortcuts and solutions Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls Notes provide additional information Plain English explains new terms and definitions 10 minutes is all you need to learn how to… Navigate the Wikipedia site and discover its latest capabilities U