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Recent Acquisitions - September 2010

College of Agriculture
Title Negros Oriental Integrated Water Resources Management Strategic & Operational Plan (2009-2015)
Call No. 333.91599, N393
Location Reasearch Paper
Author Information Negros Oriental Provincial Water & Sanitation Development Council
Copyright 2008
About the book

This IWRM strategic plan is a product of series of stakeholder consultative and planning workshop as well as small technical working group meetings and discussion among the representatives of the major stakeholders of the water sector in the province of Negros Oriental.Through the present Negros Oriental IWRM Council, these stakeholder representatives envision the water resources of the province by 2015 as adeqquate , safe, sustainable, and equitably accessible to all sector of the community by working collectively as one responsible steward.

College of Architecture and Fine Arts
There is no recent acquisition
College of Arts and Sciences
Title Between one and many : the art and science of public speaking.
Call No. 808.51, B844
Location Circulation
Author Information Brydon, Steven Robert.
Copyright 2006
About the book

Between one and many presents public speaking as a living and dynamic transaction in which the meaning of the message emerges from the relationship between speaker and audience . From this perspective, students are encourage to think critically about their communication and recognize the centrality of the audience in speech preparation. Substantially revised an organized, this edition reurns to offering a significant degree of content related to the classical and contemporary theories of communication studies, a distinct and popular attribute of earlier editions.

Title The American democracy.
Call No. 320.473, P297
Location Circulation
Author Information Patterson, Thomas E.
Copyright 2008
About the book

This comprehensive text is known for its exciting writing style and its positive, forward-looking presentation of the latest developments in scholarship and real-life politics. Through the use of engaging narrative, The American Democracy weaves together theory, information, and examples in ways that highlight key points, make them easy to understand, and capture readers' interest.

Title The newspaper designer's handbook.
Call No. 686.2, H249
Location Circulation
Author Information Harrower, Tim
Copyright 2002
About the book

This spiral-bound text is an interesting, colorful, and informative introduction to the principles of newspaper design. It describes the elements and fundamental principles of page layout, including how to lay out pages with varying numbers of columns, in broadsheet and tabloid formats, with or without photographs. The text is amply illustrated with numerous full-color illustrations of various techniques, showing both good and bad examples. Fun to read and a nifty reference.

College of Business Administration
Title Economics.
Call No. 330, C683
Location Circulation
Author Information Colander, David C.
Copyright 2010
About the book

Written in an informal colloquial style, this student-friendly principles of economics textbook does not sacrifice intellectual depth in its quest for accessibility. The author's primary concern is to instill "economic sensibility" in the student. Colander emphasizes the intellectual and historical context to which the economic models are applied.

Title Financial & managerial accounting : the basis for business decision.
Call No. 657, W724
Location Circulation
Author Information Williams, Jan R. , et al.
Copyright 2010
About the book

With the fifteenth edition of Financial and Managerial Accounting: The Basis for Business Decisions, the Williams author team continues to be a solid foundation for students who are learning basic accounting concepts. In this revision, the authors have added to and refined the coverage of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), particularly in Chapter 15 (“Global Business and Accounting”). Hallmarks of the text—including the solid Accounting Cycle Presentation, relevant pedagogy, and high quality, end-of-chapter material—have been updated throughout the book.

Title Human resource management : an experiential approach
Call No. 658.3, B45
Location Circulation
Author Information Bernardin, H. John.
Copyright 2010
About the book

The text focuses on enhancement of personal competencies while providing a theoretical and experiential approach to the study of HRM. The author provides the conceptual background and content necessary to understand the relevant issues in HRM, along with individual and group exercises that require the application of chapter content to specific problems designed to develop critical personal competencies.

Title Human resource management:an Asia edition
Call No. 658.3, L733
Location Circulation
Author Information Lim, Ghee Soon.
Copyright 2010
About the book

This is the Asian adaptation of Mathis and Jackson’s textbook, Human Resource Management, 12th Edition. This Asia edition highlights universally usable human resource management (HRM) theories and practices sourced from leading research and reports that may be applicable to HRM in Asia. In order to illustrate the viability of systematically studying and disseminating universally useful HRM knowledge to help raise the standards of HRM in a specific country, Singapore is used as a seminal case. It also highlights the different country practices in Asia and across the world. Case studies in countries such as Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan are also included in this Asia edition to facilitate student discussions.

Title Macroeconomics
Call No. 339, Ar758
Location Circulation
Author Information Arnold, Roger A.
Copyright 2010
About the book

This book covers the principles of economics. Featuring intriguing pop culture examples, this text illustrates the unexpected places economics occurs, and how economic forces link events to our lives. It features content reflecting a changing economy and resources addressing the needs of a changing classroom.

Title Managerial economics : a problem solving approach.
Call No. 338.5024658, F922
Location Circulation
Author Information Froeb, Luke M.
Copyright 2010
About the book

This book covers traditional material using a problem-based pedagogy built around common business mistakes. Models are used sparingly, and then only to the extent that they help students figure out why mistakes are made, and how to fix them. This edition's succinct, fast-paced presentation and challenging, interactive applications place students in the role of a decision maker who has to identify mistakes that reduce profits, and propose solutions to bring profits back up.

Title Marketing management : an Asian perspective.
Call No. 658.8095, M34
Location Circulation
Author Information Kotler, Philip ... [et al.]
Copyright 2009
About the book

Marketing Management: An Asian Perspective has been successful in offering a learning product that combines the excellent content that Kotler has done with examples and case studies from a relevant Asian viewpoint. The 5th Edition builds on the strengths of the previous editions, with an emphasis on highlighting emerging market trends to help students stay relevant in today s fast-changing marketing environment. Marketing Management is typically taught through case studies, and is application-oriented. It is therefore important to showcase companies and brands that have been successful in their marketing strategies. An effort has been made to ensure that familiar Asian and international brands/companies are featured.

Title Principles of marketing : global edition
Call No. 658.8, K87
Location Circulation
Author Information Kotler, Philip
Copyright 2010
About the book

This book is a comprehensive, classic principles text organized around an innovative customer-value framework. Students learn how to create customer value, target the correct market, and build customer relationships. The changing nature of consumer expectations means that marketers must learn how to build communities in addition to brand loyalty.

College of Education
Title Glencoe Exploring careers.
Call No. 371.425, K298
Location Circulation
Author Information Kelly-Plate, Joan.
Copyright 2000
About the book

This book brings the career clusters to life by providing detailed career cluster information in every chapter. Through Exploring Careers, students can learn about the multitude of career options available to them today.

College of Industrial Engineering and Technology
Title Technology today and tomorrow.
Call No. 600, B838
Location Circulation
Author Information Brusic, Sharon.
Copyright 1999
About the book

This book, you'll learn what technology is and how it relates to other areas of human knowledge such as science . You'll find out how to solve problems, one step at a time . You'll discover that any technology ,no matter how complex, can be described as a four-part system.

College of LAW
There is no recent acquisition
College of Nursing
There is no recent acquisition
Elementary
There is no recent acquisition
High School
Title Dynamic Science: an integration of physical and biological sciences modular approach
Call No. 574.19, R112
Location High School Library/Filipiniana
Author Information Rabago, Lilia M.
Copyright 2005
About the book

This is a dynamic science book which aims to acquaint students with some basic information, concepts and principles in both physical and biological sciences.

Title Florante at Laura
Call No. 899.211, B138
Location High School Library/Filipiniana
Author Information Baltazar, Francisco Balagtas
Copyright 2001
About the book

Ito ay tulang awit na puno ng matatalinghagang kaisipan.

Title Interactions
Call No. 420, Sa237
Location High School Library/Filipiniana
Author Information Santos, Bienvenido V.
Copyright 2004
About the book

This book is designed in consonance with the communicative -interactive approach to learning emphasized in the new Dep Ed curriculum.

Title Interactions III
Call No. 420, C235
Location High School Library/Filipiniana
Author Information Canal, Ilda O.
Copyright 2004
About the book

This book is designed in consonance with the communicative interactive approach to learning emphasized in the new Dep Ed curriculum.

Title Pilipinas: Heograpiya, kasaysayan at pamahalaan I
Call No. 955.9, P637
Location High School Library/Filipiniana
Author Information Teofista L. Vivar et al.
Copyright 1998
About the book

Ito ay isinulat para ang mag-aaral ay malalaman at makikita ang kanyang lakas at kahinaan, pighati at luwalhati, sakit at pait ng pakikibaka at tamis ng tagumpay.

Title Superstars of women's track and field
Call No. 796.42, W637
Location High School Library/Circulation
Author Information Wickham, Martha
Copyright 1997
About the book

Traces the achievements of some of the top woman track and field athletes, including Wilma Rudolph, Grete Waltz, Joan Benoit Samuelson, Florence Griffith Joyner, and Jackie Joyner- Ker see.

Title The Year of the Panda
Call No. 813, Sch341
Location High School Library/Fiction
Author Information Schlein, Miriam
Copyright 0
About the book

A Chinese boy rescues a starving baby panda, and in the process, learns why pandas are endangered and what the government is doing to save them.

Title Valuing my Community
Call No. 303.3, V215
Location High School Library/Filipiniana
Author Information Carmen, Cubato et al.
Copyright 1998
About the book

This is a third year book in values education series which provides the experiencing activities in enhancing values development among students.

Title Valuing my Community III
Call No. 303.3, V215
Location High School Library/Filipiniana
Author Information Carmen, Cubato et al.
Copyright 1998
About the book

This is a third year book in values education series which provides the experiencing activities in enhancing values development among the students.

Title World Civilization History and Culture
Call No. 909, W927
Location High School Library/Filipiniana
Author Information Mateo, Grace Estela C.et al.
Copyright 2007
About the book

This book will help us to understand our world, its past, past, present and the future.

School of Computer Studies
Title Aries server+ certified technician : version 2.0 .
Call No. 004.36, Ar42
Location Circulation
Author Information Chuenchom,Amy, project coordinator.
Copyright 2001
About the book

This book is a comprehensive guide to server and server room administration . Students using this book will find detailed content , precise graphics , and interactive animations helpful in mastering practical, everyday challenges of a server room environment. Aries' Server + covers a variety of topics ranging from server room preparation to disaster recovery.

School of Hospitality Management
Title Le Cordon bleu wine essentials : professional secrets to buying, storing, serving, and drinking wine.
Call No. 641.2, C675
Location Circulation
Author Information Le Cordon Bleu
Copyright 2001
About the book

Le Cordon Bleu Wine Essentials lets the everyday wine lover become a true wine connoisseur. Shedding light on a world as fascinating for its science and history as it is for its intricate etiquette, this guide unfolds the entire art and craft of wine in a beautifully designed and illustrated volume. With contributions from the world’s leading wine makers, sommeliers, and wine professionals. This book provides commonsense advice on the everyday world of wine–from selecting, buying, and storing wine, to guidelines for tasting, appraising, ordering, and serving all varieties. The book also includes a behind-the-scenes look at winemaking, building a well-balanced wine collection, and practical advice on investing in wine.

Title On baking : a textbook of baking and pastry fundamentals.
Call No. 641.8, B166
Location Circulation
Author Information Labensky, Sarah R. ,[ et al.]
Copyright 2006
About the book

Attractively designed and extensively illustrated, On Baking expands upon the well-known On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals to provide an authoritative yet contemporary introduction to baking and pastry arts. On Baking focuses on information relevant to today's students and working culinary professionals. Comprehensive and well written, On Baking emphasizes an understanding of bakeshop fundamentals, explores the preparation of fresh ingredients, and provides a wealth of information on the "how and why" of baking science and techniques.

Title On cooking : a textbook of Culinary fundamentals.
Call No. 641.5, L112
Location Circulation
Author Information Labensky, Sarah R.
Copyright 2007
About the book

Attractively designed and extensively illustrated with photographs, line drawings, charts, and sidebars, this contemporary introduction to cooking and food preparation focuses on information that is relevant to today’s aspiring chef. Comprehensive and well-written, it emphasizes an understanding of cooking fundamentals, explores the preparation of fresh ingredients, and provides information on other relevant topics, such as food history and food science. This introduction to cooking outlines professionalism, food safety and sanitation, nutrition, recipes and menus, tools and equipment, knife skills, kitchen staples, dairy products, principles of meat, fish and vegetable cookery, garde manger, baking, and presentation. For Chefs, Restaurant Managers and others in the food service industry.

Title On cooking: a textbook of Culinary fundamentals.
Call No. 641.5, L112
Location Circulation
Author Information Labensky, Sarah R.
Copyright 2007
About the book

Attractively designed and extensively illustrated with photographs, line drawings, charts, and sidebars, this contemporary introduction to cooking and food preparation focuses on information that is relevant to today’s aspiring chef. Comprehensive and well-written, it emphasizes an understanding of cooking fundamentals, explores the preparation of fresh ingredients, and provides information on other relevant topics, such as food history and food science. This introduction to cooking outlines professionalism, food safety and sanitation, nutrition, recipes and menus, tools and equipment, knife skills, kitchen staples, dairy products, principles of meat, fish and vegetable cookery, garde manger, baking, and presentation. For Chefs, Restaurant Managers and others in the food service industry.

Title Professional Cooking.
Call No. 641.47, G531
Location Circulation
Author Information Gisslen, Wayne
Copyright 2011
About the book

Wayne Gisslen's Professional Cooking has helped train hundreds of thousands of professional chefs—with clear detailed instruction in cooking theory and techniques necessary to meet the demands of the professional kitchen. Now, with 1,000 recipes and more information than ever before, this beautifully revised and updated edition helps today's culinary students and aspiring chefs gain the tools and confidence they need to succeed as they build their careers.

Title What to drink with what you eat : the definitive guide to pairing food with wine, beer, spirits, coffee, tea-- even water-- based on expert advice from Americas best Sommeliers.
Call No. 641.5, D713
Location Circulation
Author Information Dornenburg, Andrew.
Copyright 2006
About the book

This book provides a wealth of guidelines for pairings, not only by specific food, but by food type, time of day, characteristics, season and personal mood. From fast food to ethnic cuisine, they include unlikely entries such as Kentucky Fried Chicken (Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer), oxtails (Barolo), moussaka (Retsina, Rioja), potato chips (beer, champagne) and saag paneer (Pinot Gris). While focusing primarily on wine, the authors include matches for a variety of other beverages, including tea, water, coffee, beer and spirits, and offer the pairings in reverse—what to serve if you've already selected your beverage. This encyclopedic collection is highly recommended for those who give serious thought to the flavor of each dish. 70 full-color photographs