Hard Lessons

This book reviews Iraq reconstruction experience from mid-2002 through the fall of 2008. It seeks to fulfill the congressional mandate to provide "advice and recommendations on policies to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness" in programs developed for Iraq reconstruction by providing after action review and reflection, rather than a detailed audit of problems. The report includes a chronological history of the reconstruction program discussing the challenges that security concerns presented, the dramatic and frequent changes in direction of the reconstruction strategy, the disturbance caused by continuous personnel turnover, waste caused by inefficient contracting practices, and poor integration of efforts by different agencies because of the presence of multiple command structures. The report uses texts, interviews, anecdotes, and facts to explain the successes and failures of the reconstruction efforts in Iraq.

This book can be found in HECSA Library:

Hard Lessons: The Iraq Reconstruction Experience
Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction
DS 79.769 .H37 2009

Climate Change: What's Your Business Strategy?

Whether you believe the scientific models or not, talk of climate change has been one of the biggest trends over the past decade. As a business leader, you must understand that this change, whether in environmental conditions, public policy, or public opinion, will certainly have an effect on businesses. Have you developed strategies to adapt to these changes? This pocket-sized book highlights the steps that must be taken to make these changes. Suggestions focus around three main areas: knowing the company's carbon footprint, embracing changes to reduce the company's environmental impact, and having a voice in the strategy and policy development processes for the company. The authors draw experience working as consultants for major companies.

This book can be found in HECSA Library:

Climate Change: What's Your Business Strategy?
Andrew J. Hoffman and John G. Woody
QC 981.8 .C5 H633 2008

Hydrometry

This textbook-like book presents techniques and methods for measuring the flow of water in open channels. This third edition has been careful to remain in line with the latest ISO standards. Themes discussed include the measurement of water levels and bed levels, measuring sediment transport. It discusses instruments used during measurement efforts and explains how to organize a river survey. This book should be useful to environmental science students as well as to water resource management experts.

This book can be found in HECSA Library:

Hydrometry: A Comprehensive Introduction to the Measurement of Flow in Open Channels
3rd ed.
Wubbo Boiten
TC 177 .B65 2008