Annotation The urgency of a deeper understanding of the nature and development of leaders who can be effective across multiple contexts and national boundaries has never been more apparent. "The Advances in Global Leadership Series" seeks to contribute to this understanding by presenting original papers by academics, practitioners and consultants actively engaged in global leadership from multiple perspectives.

This book provides an easy to understand overview of nonlinear behavior in digital filters, showing how it can be utilized or avoided when operating nonlinear digital filters. It gives techniques for analyzing discrete-time systems with discontinuous linearity, enabling the analysis of other nonlinear discrete-time systems, such as sigma delta modulators, digital phase lock loops and turbo coders. Features:. Uses new methods based on symbolic dynamics, enabling the engineer more easily to operate reliable nonlinear digital filters. Gives practical, 'real-world' applications of nonlinear digital.

Chinese culture produced what is arguably the most complex, sophisticated, and varied culinary tradition on earth. Trace the rise of civilization in China from the Hsia to the Han dynasty, the social and technological factors underlying China's elaborate food traditions, and the role of Taoist thought and Chinese medicine in diet.

Looking at the many changes that are taking place in the tomato market and industry, this book details how tomato producers are combining origin, tradition, territory, quality, service and supply chain to adapt to the needs of the new consumers. Providing a comprehensive overview, it will appeal to professionals and food product developers.