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Nobel Laureate Glen T. Seaborg, who worked on the Manhattan Project in his early career, played a key role in U.S. science and arms-control policy and served both as a Presidential Cabinet member and as head of the Atomic Energy Commission. This memoir, filled with photos, anecdotes, and analysis, provides an insider's look at national science policy-making from World War II through the Bush administration. ... Read more

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Excelent Autobiography of Glen Seaborg
Annotation This autobiography details the interaction of an eminent scientist, Glenn Seaborg, with the highest levels of government in the U.S. during an important period for both science and public policy.Seaborg worked for each administration from 1946 to 1996.The work is based on meticulous notes that he recorded each day.Much of the material in the chapters consists of unedited excerpts from his personal diary, which are interesting, but often too detailed for general readers.Sections at the end of each chapter contain personal reflections that provide many fascinating insights into the personalities of the nation's leaders.The book also contains numerous photos of Seaborg taken with presidents and other dignitaries. ... Read more

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The intention of this guide is to provide preliminary assistance to those who are considering starting up as a consultant with the latest advice on setting up an office and taking out appropriate insurance. It also acts as an easy reference for those currently practicing and includes a form of agreement when providing consultancy, together with an example of terms and conditions for work as an expert witness.

Now in its third edition it looks at problems faced by new businesses and an appendix on IChemE's policy and by-laws on matters such as professional conduct and advertising are included.

IChemE, the Institution of Chemical Engineers, is the center for chemical, biochemical and process engineering professionals worldwide.

We are the heart of the process community, promoting competence and a commitment to sustainable development, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society and supporting the professional development of members.

Some of the areas we publish in include:

-Safety in the process industries - the BP Process Safety series

-Consultancy for chemical engineers

-Project management in the process industries

-Contract management in the process industries - International Forms Of Contract series

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"Statistical Consulting" provides the reader with a detailed overview of the knowledge and communication skills that a statistician needs to be an effective consultant. The reference to "reader" is intentional since the aim of this book is to clearly illustrate what the consultant needs to know from the client--and why! For clients who need to seek the help of a statistical consultant, this book explains, in plain language, what is involved in the consulting process. This book is primarily written for the student or statistician who is interested in becoming involved in consulting activities. Different types of statistical consulting environments are discussed, followed by a detailed description of the communication skills that a statistician needs to develop to be an effective consultant. In describing the statistical methodology that a consultant can employ, the importance of engaging the client's understanding of the purpose and interpretation of a statistical procedure is emphasized. It is assumed that the reader has the necessary technical skills to apply the statistical methods used in this book. Part I of the book concludes with a consultation project reproduced in its entirety. A wide range of case studies of varying complexity are presented in Part II of the book that will help the reader understand and appreciate the diversity of projects that can arise in statistical consulting. The appendices provide valuable information on resources, details on the SAS and S-PLUS software packages, and a collection of useful reference tables. This book would also be a suitable text for a graduate course on statistical consulting and a course outline is provided for the instructor in Appendix A. ... Read more