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Handbook of Museum TextilesTextiles have been known to us throughout human history and played a vital role in the lives and traditions of people. Clothing was made by using different materials and methods from natural fibers. There are different varieties of textiles, out of which certain traditional textiles, archaeological findings, or fragments are of cultural, historical, and sentimental value such as tapestries, embroideries, flags, shawls, etc. These kinds of textiles, due to their historical use and environmental factors, require special attention to guarantee their long-term stability. Textile conservation is a complex, challenging, and multi-faceted discipline and it is one of the most versatile branches of conservation.Volume II of the Handbook of Museum Textiles provides precise instruction for conservation techniques to preserve the textile heritage more scientifically and technologically. Additionally, the book covers the most modern techniques used to characterize archaeological textiles and dyes. Progress and innovation in nanotechnology-based interventions in museum textiles are emphasized. Chapters cover the general introduction to biological damage caused by physical and chemical agents and their prevention methods. Information on microscopy and characterization of historical textiles, ancient dyes, and prints is highlighted. Several aspects of assessment of degradation, repair, and stabilization of antique textiles are presented in depth. Experimental research methods for diagnosis and scientific study of fibers and natural dyes using LC-MS and UV-VIS are described. Practical knowledge based on analysis and visualization of historical textiles for the needs of museum conservation, exhibition, digital technology, and virtual museums is addressed as well.AudienceIt will serve as an educational asset and tool for researchers, art scholars, archaeologists, museum curators, and those who are interested in the field of traditional or historic textile collections.

Unlock the full potential of modern marketing and salesIn the newly revised and updated edition of No Forms. No Spam. No Cold Calls: The Next Generation of Account-Based Sales and Marketing, celebrated speaker, writer, and Chief Market Officer of 6sense, Latané Conant, delivers an eye-opening and engaging guide for salespeople and marketers to use technology to identify prospects and put them at the center of everything they do.You'll learn how to prioritize which accounts to work, engage the entire buying team, uncover hidden intent signals, and measure real success. You'll also discover:* Strategies for building a tech-stack that prioritizes your customers* Ways for chief marketing officers to stop playing defense and go on offense* Insights for the modern sales leader, including how to sellers up to win, design successful territories, and hire and retain top sellers* How the modern era of marketing and sales is different from what it used to be and how to capitalize on your new capabilitiesA can't-miss handbook for marketers, salespeople, and team leads, No Forms. No Spam. No Cold Calls. is an original and thought-provoking journey through the techniques and strategies made possible by modern revenue technologies.

An in-depth overview of investing in the real worldIn Goals-Based Portfolio Theory, award-winning Chartered Financial Analyst(r) Franklin J. Parker delivers an insightful and eye-opening discussion of how real people can navigate the financial jungle and achieve their financial goals. The book accepts the reality that the typical investor has specific funding requirements within specified periods of time and a limited amount of wealth to dedicate to those objectives. It then works within those limits to show you how to build an investment portfolio that maximizes the possibility you'll achieve your goals, as well as how to manage the tradeoffs between your goals.In the book, you'll find:* Strategies for incorporating taxation and rebalancing into a goals-based portfolio* A discussion of the major non-financial risks faced by people engaged in private wealth management* An incisive prediction of what the future of wealth management and investment management may look likeAn indispensable exploration of investing as it actually works in the real world for real people, Goals-Based Portfolio Theory belongs in the library of all investors and their advisors who want to maximize the chances of meeting financial goals.

A startlingly insightful discussion of the problems facing American health care providers and consumers and their solutionsIn Transforming Health Care, expert physician Dr. Morey Menacker explains how the United States can contain the world's leading collection of superlative health care practitioners, technologies, treatments, research, education, and hospitals while simultaneously failing to provide care to many of its citizens. The author walks you through the past, present, and future of American health care, showing you how the United States got to its present state and offering practical solutions to improving access and affordability for millions of people.In the book, you'll find:* Insightful commentary about how to maintain the stellar quality of care found in the United States while expanding health care affordability and access* Discussions of how to reduce the cost and complexity of US health care* Explorations of the latest research and data as seen through the eyes of a physician who has spent their entire career working in the American medical systemA can't-miss resource for US-based physicians and allied health care professionals, Transforming Health Care will also earn a place on the bookshelves of regulators, administrators, and lawmakers with an interest in the American health care establishment.

In the past decade around 70% of banks' operational losses have been connected to misconduct. Misconduct in banking creates a wide range of potential risks, from financial losses and adverse customer outcomes to weakening the resilience of individual institutions, damaging public trust in the banking sector and even contributing to systemic instability.Effective risk management can no longer be exclusively about using complex mathematical models and equations to assess potential financial loss. Risk metrics will still be useful to quantify a potential loss for a given time horizon and confidence interval; however, these metrics are inefficient in identifying early warning signals of misconduct. A new approach must be taken to incorporate conduct risk assessment and management into the overall risk strategy.This book is not a comprehensive review or catalogue of financial risk management tools and methods; instead, it focuses on the core methods that are actually used by professionals, such as historical Value-at-Risk and Expected Shortfall. Without any knowledge of probabilities, the reader can fully understand the meaning of these risk indicators and how to use them when faced with real life situations that require risk analysis and decision-making. The authors then show how to marry this simple approach to financial risk with a conduct risk index designed to benchmark the conduct of natural risk-takers like traders, and measure how far these risk-takers are from a responsible behavior. A ready-to-use version of this conduct risk index calculator is provided as an Excel add-in on the book's companion website.

Rediscover the science and philosophy of behaviorIn Science and Philosophy of Behavior: Selected Papers, distinguished researcher W. M. Baum delivers an expansive collection of incisive papers setting out a new paradigm of thinking about behavior. The book offers only articles that put forward a philosophical and theoretical framework for an effective natural science of behavior. Quantitative analysis is largely avoided (except for a paper on, of all things, avoidance).Organized into three parts, the author explains the flow-like nature of behavior and its link to evolution, as well as descriptions of a pure form of behaviorism that correct some flaws in B.F. Skinner's seminal works. The book also links behaviorism to anthropology in its final section.Readers will also find:* Fulsome descriptions of the molar nature of behavior and why the molecular view is misguided* Re-imaginations of the concept of reinforcement, including considerations of allocation, induction, and contingency* Explorations of the links between behavior analysis and Darwinian evolutionary processesAn essential critique--and reorganization--of behavior theory and philosophy, Science and Philosophy of Behavior: Selected Papers is a controversial, fascinating, and eye-opening journey through a half-century of transformational work in the field.

GLOBAL MEGAPROJECTSThe definitive guide to international megaprojects from an undisputed authority in the fieldIn Global Megaprojects: Lessons, Case Studies, and Expert Advice on International Megaproject Management, distinguished international megaproject researcher and consultant Virginia A. Greiman delivers a comprehensive and incisive discussion of a key topic in global infrastructure development: the international megaproject. In the book, readers will find indispensable guidance and insights from experienced megaproject experts, as well as over 20 case studies highlighting practical solutions to common and pressing issues faced by project stakeholders around the world.This book was written to demonstrate that megaprojects can and have accomplished major economic, social, and technical advancements thought impossible but achieved by successfully confronting the challenges of the time. This book offers solutions and prescriptions for megaproject participants to overcome the complex challenges presented by these projects. It incorporates the latest evidence-based theory and a wealth of practical experience and provides a truly international perspective, showcasing viewpoints from a diverse collection of regions, cultures, and industries.Global Megaprojects also presents:* Thorough introductions to megaprojects and their lifecycles, including the megaproject ecosystem and the world's emerging megaprojects* In-depth examinations of megaproject finance and economics, including innovation and value-driven program management* Extensive explorations of complex project leadership, including the characteristics of uncertainty, complex projects, and cross-cultural dynamics* Comprehensive discussions of megaproject implementation management, including global delivery methodologies and strategic objective alignmentGlobal Megaprojects: Lessons, Case Studies, and Expert Advice on International Megaproject Management will earn a place in the libraries of project managers, policymakers, academics, contractors, engineers, suppliers, investors, and sponsors of large international projects.

COGNITIVE COMPUTING MODELS IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMSA concise book on the latest research focusing on problems and challenges in the areas of data transmission technology, computer algorithms, AI-based devices, computer technology, and their solutions.The book provides a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art research work on cognitive models in communication systems and computing techniques. It also bridges the gap between various communication systems and solutions by providing the current models and computing techniques, their applications, the strengths and limitations of the existing methods, and the future directions in this area.The contributors showcase their latest research work focusing on the issues, challenges, and solutions in the field of data transmission techniques, computational algorithms, artificial intelligence (AI)-based devices, and computing techniques.Readers will find in this succinctly written and unique book:* Topics covering the applications of advanced cognitive devices, models, architecture, and techniques.* A range of case studies and applications that will provide readers with the tools to apply cutting-edge models and algorithms.* In-depth information about new cognitive computing models and conceptual frameworks and their implementation.AudienceThe book is designed for researchers and electronics engineers, computer science engineers, industrial engineers, and mechanical engineers (both in academia and industry) working in the fields of machine learning, cognitive computing, mobile communication, and wireless network system.

Build a successful career in business analysisWhen it comes to doing good business, change is a very good thing. And effective business analysts are at the heart of identifying opportunities for growth and implementing the solutions that can transform an organization's foundation--and ultimately increase its profitability. Whether you're an aspiring business analysis professional or a seasoned analyst looking for the latest techniques and approaches, Business Analysis For Dummies helps you discover the newest tips and tricks for turning knowledge into the changes that have a real and meaningful impact on business and drive your organization towards value delivery.* Identify areas for growth and create solutions* Learn how to bring people together to collaborate effectively* Discover ways to better understand and serve your customers* See how business analysis works in the real world* Learn the technology to make the job easier* Find business solutions to improve your organization's performance* Understand how to dig deeply into your organization's data, processes, and business rulesDummies makes the path to business success clear. Start here to turn your love of business analysis into the catalyst that makes a difference.

Systematically secure your financial future--Dummies makes it easyFactor Investing For Dummies helps you go beyond the investment basics, with proven techniques for making informed and sophisticated investment decisions. Using factor investing, you'll select stocks based on some predetermined, well, factors. Momentum, value, interest rates, economic growth, credit risk, liquidity--all these things can help you identify killer stocks and improve your returns. This book explains it all, and helps you implement a strategic factor investing plan, so you can boost your portfolio's performance, reduce volatility, and enhance diversification. You'll also learn what not to do, with coverage of the factors that have failed to deliver consistent returns over time. We explore factor-based ETFS and loads of other ideas for injecting some factors into your investment game.* Learn what factor investing is and how you can use it to level up your portfolio* Understand the various types of factors and how to use them to select winning stocks* Choose from a bunch of factor investing strategies, or build one of your own* Generate wealth in a more sophisticated, more effective wayThis is the perfect Dummies guide for beginner to seasoned investors who want to explore more consistent outperformance potential. Factor Investing For Dummies can also help portfolio managers, consultants, academics, and students who want to understand more about the science of factor investing.

Write, read, work, and play--en FrançaisFrench Workbook For Dummies is the perfect starting place for beginners who want to learn French. Packed with foundational grammar and integrated vocab, this hands-on book will set you on your way to picking up a new language. You'll find valuable practice lessons and exercises throughout that help you learn key vocabulary and phrases, writing in French, and understanding the fifth most commonly spoken language worldwide.* Start with the very basics of the French language and work your way through important grammar and vocabulary* Follow lessons at your own pace and complete practice exercises to hone your skill* Learn using the Dummies method--based on evidence about how people learn best* Gain the confidence to speak French in the workplace and while you travelFor anyone learning French for use at home, at the office, or on the go, French Workbook For Dummies is a vital asset.

Overcome contemporary fundraising challenges and equip your non-profit or charity to meet the digital age head-onContemporary fundraisers and development professionals are meeting a new and challenging set of obstacles as they go out into the world and attempt to raise money for their causes and organizations.In BeneFactors: Why Some Fundraising Professionals Always Succeed, a team of veteran philanthropy strategists and consultants delivers an exciting and practical playbook for modern fundraising that can be deployed in a variety of charitable and non-profit organizations and settings. You'll explore the eight factors you must master to exceed your fundraising goals in the modern era.In the book, you'll discover:* Strategies for navigating the digital fundraising transformation and how to guide your digital donors through the giving process* How to use data science and predictive analytics to inform your decision-making process and find better results* Ways to banish excessive risk aversion and uncover a boldness you didn't know you had in youAn extraordinary and insightful handbook to fundraising in the digital age, BeneFactors: Why Some Fundraising Professionals Always Succeed is sure to find its way onto the bookshelves of board members, development professionals, and other leaders of fundraising teams and organizations.

WileyPLUS sold separately from text. Russell and Taylor s Operations Management, 8th Edition is designed to teach students how to analyze processes, ensure quality, create value, and manage the flow of information and products, while creating value along the supply chain in a global environment.

Design systemic equity and diversity into your organizationInclusion, Inc: How to Design Intersectional Equity into the Workplace moves beyond having tough conversations to deliver an innovative and proven approach to organizational diversity. Eschewing the "mindset-first" approach taken by many diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, author and GEN founder Sara Sanford focuses on countering the systemic barriers that abet inequity by adjusting "cultural levers" to facilitate organization-wide change.Inclusion, Inc offers sustainable and cost-effective solutions that yield real, measurable returns, supported by:* Data from thousands of surveys and interviews with executive-level changemakers.* Case studies from GEN-certified organizations.* Innovations drawn directly from the latest in behavioral economics and design-centered thinking.Perfect for business leaders, human resources and DEI professionals, and scholars and students of business, Inclusion, Inc will also prove invaluable to underrepresented employees and their allies seeking real, evidence-based solutions to the dilemma they frequently face: assimilate, or leave.

¿Habla español? Improve your Spanish with DummiesSpanish Workbook For Dummies is full of clear explanations and hundreds of practice activities for beginning Spanish learners. You'll learn how to express yourself, ask questions, talk about the past, and construct simple sentences--en español. As you work through the book, complete practice exercises, get lots of writing opportunities, and have tons of fun. Then check your work, with answers and explanations at the end of every chapter. Plus, you'll have access to handy verb charts, a thematic vocabulary list, and mini-dictionaries, right inside this very book.* Learn the fundamentals of Spanish with integrated grammar that advances as you go* Work through practice exercises and activities as you read through each chapter* Improve and activate your Spanish with explanations of each workbook answer* Avoid common mistakes made by Spanish learners and get ready to travel, chat with friends, or interact with colleaguesThis friendly Dummies workbook is perfect for beginners of all ages. If you're looking to get started with Spanish, step right in--we've got the practice, practice, practice you need to succeed.

A balanced approach to structural analysis, including both classical techniques and computer-based analysisThe second edition of Structural Analysis: Understanding Behavior a team delivers a complete approach to the subject, expertly balancing the classical techniques of analysis with computer-based analysis experiences involving parametric studies. The book provides students with foundational knowledge in the concepts that come from studying a subset of classical techniques, and strengthens this foundation with the use of structural analysis software in activities designed to promote self-discovery of structural concepts and behaviors. Most problem sets include parametric exercises that are designed to let students discover the influence that various modeling parameters have upon the response of structures. Practicing engineers influenced topical coverage, such as the inclusion of the chapter on the lateral load path in a building and its relevant components?a topic for which many graduating students would otherwise find themselves ill prepared. The author has also provided video examples for each chapter demonstrating the processes in the text, and showing problems worked out from start to finish.

Excel-erate your Excel 365 knowledge with the celebrated Teach Yourself VISUALLY seriesIn Teach Yourself VISUALLY: Excel 365, veteran tech educator and writer Paul McFedries delivers a practical, step-by-step guide to using the latest version of the world's most popular spreadsheet app. The book is filled with easy two-page lessons containing large-size screenshots and walkthroughs demonstrating common and useful tasks in Excel 365. You'll learn how to present, analyze, visualize, and organize your data, as well as how to:* Create and fill spreadsheets, charts, tables, and PivotTables* Filter and sort your data, use and create formulas, and organize your information* Visualize your data with a variety of effective charts, graphs, and moreA can't-miss handbook perfect for anyone looking for straightforward and easy-to-follow tutorials on basic and advanced Excel techniques, Teach Yourself VISUALLY: Excel 365 offers users of previous Excel versions--and complete Excel newbies--a clear roadmap to mastering Excel.

Soft skills make the hard skills work!Soft skills are the personal qualities that make you a great communicator, problem solver, and leader on the job--and in your personal life. Soft Skills For Dummies helps you hone in on the traits you already have--or fine tune the ones that may need some extra attention--to market yourself as a workplace leader who's in touch with what today's employers are looking for: people who can lead and inspire through interpersonal communication, cultural awareness, time management, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving.* Sharpen the skills you need for a successful career* Improve your ability to work with others* Become a more confident job seeker and leader* Grasp the concept of soft skills through real-world applications, inspirational stories, and industry spotlightsWith content based on a time-tested curriculum designed to prepare you for work and life success, this book is packed with everything you need to build your soft skills to make the strongest impact possible.

Practical case-based guide illustrating the challenges and solutions of adopting IoT in both secure and hostile environmentsIoT for Defense and National Security covers topics on IoT security, architecture, robotics, sensing, policy, operations, and more, presenting the latest results from the U.S. Army's Internet of Battle Things and the U.S. Defense Department's premier IoT research initiative. The text discusses organizational challenges in converting defense industrial operations to IoT and summarizes policy challenges and recommendations for controlling government use of IoT in free societies.As a modern reference, this book covers multiple technologies in IoT solution deployment that include KepServerEX for edge connectivity to industrial protocols, AWS IoT Core for IoT data processing, Amazon S3 for scalable storage of IoT Data, and more. To aid in reader comprehension, the text uses case studies illustrating the challenges and solutions for using robotic devices in defense applications, plus case studies on using IoT for a defense industrial base.Witten by leading researchers and practitioners of IoT technology for defense and national security, IoT for Defense and National Security also includes information on:* IoT resource allocation via mixed discrete/continuous optimization (monitoring existing resources and reallocating them in response to adversarial actions)* Principles of robust learning and inference for Internet of Battlefield Things (IoBTs), covering methodologies to make machine learning models provably robust* AI-enabled processing of environmental sounds in commercial and defense environments, such as detecting faults in industrial manufacturing* Vulnerabilities in tactical IoT systems that come about due to the intrinsic nature of building networks using several devices and componentsFor application engineers from security and defense-related companies and professors and students in military courses, IoT for Defense and National Security is a one-of-a-kind resource of the topic, providing expansive coverage of an important yet sensitive topic that is often shielded from the public due to classified or restricted distributions.

This textbook provides sufficient breadth and depth to not only explain terminology but to supply the analytical and computational tools needed to analyze/design/troubleshoot related engineering problems. As shown in the attached table of contents, the book begins by introducing and providing the required math and computer skills for understanding and simulating nonlinear vibration problems. Embedded in this development is a thorough treatment of parametric vibrations which is of key standalone importance and also provides analytical tools for determining the stability of co-existing solution for the nonlinear forced vibration case. The treatment of nonlinear vibrations ranges from the classical treatment of natural frequencies and limit cycles through chaos, plus will include 2 key application areas: wing/blade flutter and machine tool chatter. This text also covers in depth analytical and computational treatment of major topics in rotordynamics including fluid film bearings, liquid annular seals and flexible shaft vibrations. Background materials in finite elements will be included to provide the enabling skills for these major topics. The shaft modelling development will of course include 3D Timeshenko beam elements along with advanced 2D axisymmetric planar element with non-axisymmetric deformation capability. Rotordynamic applications with nonlinear vibrations will be treated in considerable detail, including, impact/rub, floating ring bearings for turbochargers, squeeze film dampers, ball bearings with race out of roundness included, gear parametric vibration, etc.

Transform your financial situation with easy-to-follow advice from a first-generation professionalIn Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom: 8 Pillars to Build Wealth, lawyer, business owner, and first-generation professional Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez delivers a practical and actionable blueprint for financial independence. Full of easy-to-apply advice for young adults, students, and early-career professionals, the book is a holistic guide to responsibly managing money and debt while building your nest egg.In the book, you'll explore how to be a responsible consumer, how to budget, save, invest, pay off debt, build credit, and increase your income. You'll also understand much of what school didn't teach you about student loans. The author explains:* Strategies to create a realistic and actionable debt repayment plan that will save you money and time* Strategies for maximizing your income by negotiating your salary and finding profitable "side hustles"* Techniques for straightforward forms of investing that responsibly balance risk and reward* The money strategies that she put into place and resources that she used to go from having six-figures of debt to a multiple six-figure net worthAn essential money resource for students, professionals, entrepreneurs, young families, and anyone else hoping to reduce their financial stress and improve their lives, Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom is the simple and powerful money guide you've been waiting for.

2022 Wall Street Journal BestsellerCut through the hype and unlock the game-changing potential of conversational AI.In Age of Invisible Machines, celebrated tech leader Robb Wilson delivers an eye-opening and startlingly insightful blueprint for leveraging conversational AI in order to make your organization self-driving--with a growing ecosystem of interconnected automations accelerating all aspects of your business.Conversational AI is changing the nature of every job at every company (starting yesterday) and this book is relevant for anyone who will be affected by the acceleration of these technologies. You'll learn how to develop a strategy for hyperautomation by identifying the outdated processes and systems holding your organization back. You'll discover ways of internalizing and orchestrating new technologies that are force-multipliers for rapid growth. A must-read for every business leader, Wilson's book debunks common myths about conversational AI while laying bare the inevitable complexity of restructuring your business to unlock the massive opportunities this new era affords.You'll also find:* Compelling discussions of the ethical dilemmas that lie in wait as mass adoption of conversational AI takes hold* Fascinating explorations of what a self-driving organization looks like and how you can use conversational AI to create a durable competitive advantage* Strategies behind creating an ecosystem for hyperautomation that any company can begin implementing immediately* QR links to ongoing, interactive online discussions of the material covered in each chapterAn essential and practical discussion of the future of conversational AI and hyperautomation, Age of Invisible Machines belongs in the hands of founders, entrepreneurs, business leaders, designers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone else with a stake in the future of business.

Linux is for everyone!Linux All-in-One For Dummies breaks down the ever-popular operating system to its basics and trains users on the art of Linux. This handy reference covers all the latest updates and operating system features. It presents content on Linux desktops, applications, and more. With eight books in one, you'll have access to the most comprehensive overview of Linux around. Explore the inner workings of Linux machines, so you'll know Linux front to back. This all-inclusive handbook also walks you through solving Linux problems--complete with hands-on examples--so you'll be a Linux whiz before you know it.* Get familiar with Linux as you install and customize the operating system* Learn how to navigate the file system, use the Linux shell, and get online* Become a Linux guru with server hosting, scripting, and security how-tos* Study for your Linux certification by using this complete guide as your referenceThis book is a massive source of support for beginning and intermediate Linux users, as well as those looking to brush up on their knowledge for certification. And, thanks to the signature Dummies approach, it's also a lot of fun.

Master the new realities of work with this step-by-step guide to freelancingIn Freelance Your Way to Freedom: How to Free Yourself from the Corporate World and Build the Life of Your Dreams, freelancing phenomenon Alex Fasulo delivers a practical, step-by-step guide to navigating the potential and perils of launching your very own side hustle. In the book, the author draws on her own experience transforming a $36,000/year Fiverr side hustle into a million-dollar enterprise. She explains how to manage those critical moments in business when decisions need to be made quickly and without warning.You'll find concrete tips and hands-on examples to make the gig economy work for you, Freelance Your Way to Freedom also includes:* The good, the bad, and the ugly about the new work economy* Relatable struggles, mindset challenges, and a woman's perspective on solopreneurship* Anecdotes and examples that show you how to apply the advice and guidance contained withinA can't-miss handbook for freelancers, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs, Freelance Your Way to Freedom belongs on the bookshelves of anyone participating or interested in the new world of work.

Expert discussions of cutting-edge methods used in MMC control, protection, and fault detectionIn Modular Multilevel Converters: Control, Fault Detection, and Protection, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive discussion of fault detection, protection, and tolerant control of modular multilevel converters (MMCs) under internal and external faults. Beginning with a description of the configuration of MMCs, their operation principles, modulation schemes, mathematical models, and component design, the authors go on to explore output control, fault detection, capacitor monitoring, and other topics of central importance in the field.The book offers summaries of centralized capacitor voltage-balancing control methods and presents several equivalent series resistor (ESR) monitoring methods, like the direct and sorting-based techniques. It also describes full-bridge and half-bridge submodule-based hybrid MMC protection methods and alternative fault blocking SM-based MMCs.Readers will also find:* A thorough introduction to modular multilevel converters, including circuits, operation principles, modulation, mathematical models, components, and design constraints* In-depth discussions of the control of modular multilevel converters, including output control, centralized capacitor voltage control, and individual capacitor voltage control* Comprehensive explorations of fault detection of MMCs under IGBT faults, including short-circuit and open-circuit faults* Fulsome treatments of the control of MMCs under AC grid faults, including discussions of AC-side current controlPerfect for electrical engineering researchers, Modular Multilevel Converters: Control, Fault Detection, and Protection, will also earn a place in the libraries of electrical engineers working in industry, as well as undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in MMCs.

NANOMATERIALS IN CLINICAL THERAPEUTICSIn this rapidly developing field, the book focuses on the practical elements of nanomaterial creation, characterization, and development, as well as their usage in clinical research.Nanotechnology-based applications is a rapidly growing field encompassing a diverse range of disciplines that impact our daily lives. Nanotechnology is being used to carry out large-scale reactions in practically every field of biotechnology and healthcare. The incredible progress being made in these applications is particularly true for the healthcare sector, where they are used in cancer detection and treatment, medical implants, tissue engineering, and so forth. Expansions in this discipline are expected to continue in the future, resulting in the creation of a variety of life-saving medical technology and treatment procedures.The primary goal of this book is to disseminate information on nanotechnology's applications in the biological sciences. A broad array of nanotechnological approaches utilized in different biological applications are highlighted in the book's 17 chapters, including the employment of nanotechnology in drug delivery. The first three chapters provide an overview of the history and principles of nanotechnology. The synthesis, characterization, and applications of nanomaterials are covered in the next 10 chapters. The last four chapters discuss the use of nanomaterials in clinical research.AudienceThe book will be useful for researchers and graduate students in the many areas of science such as biomedicine, environmental biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, renewable energy, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, biotechnology, microbiology, etc.

Voltage Stability in Electrical Power SystemsExplore critical topics and the latest research in voltage stability in electric power systemsIn Voltage Stability in Electrical Power Systems: Concepts, Assessment, and Methods for Improvement, three distinguished electrical engineers deliver a comprehensive discussion of voltage stability analysis in electrical power systems. The book discusses the concept of voltage stability, effective factors and devices, and suitable system modeling, offering readers an authoritative overview of the subject and strategies to prevent instability in power systems.The authors explore critical topics such as load and load tap changer (LTC) transformer modeling and the impact of distributed generation and transmission-distribution interactions on voltage stability. They also present practical methods to improve voltage stability.Readers will also find:* Thorough introductions to voltage stability, effective factors and devices, and suitable systems modeling* Comprehensive explorations of voltage stability assessment methods, including the continuation power flow methods and PV-curve fitting* In-depth explorations of methods of improving voltage stability, including preventive and corrective methods* Fulsome presentations of measurement-based indices and model-based indices of stability assessmentPerfect for engineers and other professionals designing electric power systems, Voltage Stability in Electrical Power Systems: Concepts, Assessment, and Methods for Improvement will also earn a place in the libraries of graduate and senior undergraduate students with an interest in power systems.

Enables readers to use real-world data from connected devices to improve product performance, detect design vulnerabilities, and design better solutions Quality in the Era of Industry 4.0 provides an insightful guide in harnessing user performance and behavior data through AI and other Industry 4.0 technologies. This transformative approach enables companies not only to optimize products and services in real-time, but also to anticipate and mitigate likely failures proactively. In a succinct and lucid style, the book presents a pioneering framework for a new paradigm of quality management in the Industry 4.0 landscape. It introduces groundbreaking techniques such as utilizing real-world data to tailor products for superior fit and performance, leveraging connectivity to adapt products to evolving needs and use-cases, and employing cutting-edge manufacturing methods to create bespoke, cost-effective solutions with greater efficiency. Case examples featuring applications from the automotive, mobile device, home appliance, and healthcare industries are used to illustrate how these new quality approaches can be used to benchmark the product's performance and durability, maintain smart manufacturing, and detect design vulnerabilities. Written by a seasoned expert with experience teaching quality management in both corporate and academic settings, Quality in the Era of Industry 4.0 covers sample topics such as: Evolution of quality through industrial revolutions, from ancient times to the first and second industrial revolutions Quality by customer value creation, explaining differences in producers, stakeholders, and customers in the new digital age, along with new realities brought by Industry 4.0 Data quality dimensions and strategy, data governance, and new talents and skill sets for quality professionals in Industry 4.0 Automated product lifecycle management, predictive quality control, and defect prevention using technologies like smart factories, IoT, and sensorsQuality in the Era of Industry 4.0 is a highly valuable resource for product engineers, quality managers, quality engineers and quality consultants, industrial engineers, and systems engineers who wish to make a participatory approach towards data-driven design, economical mass-customization, and late differentiation.

ParasitologyHighly detailed textbook on parasites and parasite relationshipsThe fully revised edition of Parasitology: An Integrated Approach holds true to its engaging and easy-to-read approach. It comprehensively covers the complex and dynamic interaction between the parasite and its host ranging from invertebrates to vertebrates. Following an integrated approach, the authors explain how the study of parasites requires an understanding of biological concepts such as growth and reproduction, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, and pathology. In this second edition, they further address parasites and parasite relationships in the grand scheme of global changes and their impact.This textbook also reviews the often-neglected positive aspects of parasite infections and how humans have used parasites for their own advantage.Parasitology: An Integrated Approach, 2nd edition includes supplementary learning resources such as self-assessment quizzes, practical exercises, and an extensive collection of photographs.* Now includes parasite life cycles in colour* Strong focus on parasite interactions with other pathogens such as bacteria and viruses* Discusses major advancements in the field of parasite diagnostics* Additional image material and learning resources (quizzes, practical exercises) provided onlineA valuable and comprehensive learning resource for undergraduate students in the biological, biomedical and veterinary sciences and in medicine. It is also of interest to postgraduates and professionals with an interest including but not limited to parasitology, animal welfare, ecology, and medical microbiology.