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The Fuzzy Front End Gets Demystified in This Next-Generation User Research GuideThe first phase of the design thinking process is arguably the most crucial, as this is when human insights are leveraged to define value for customers. Yet this so-called "empathize" phase is often deemed optional or is executed poorly. This degrades the entire innovation process that follows by permitting preexisting biases and guesswork that make value creation a precarious bet.In User Experience Research: Discover What Customers Really Want, a human factors psychologist and an industrial designer have devised a foolproof first phase that addresses the shortcomings of the design thinking process. Based on their forty years of generative research experience in multiple industries, this is the definitive guide to user experience research. This repeatable approach is grounded in six key principles that connects users' desired emotional states to an actionable articulation of an experience. It also provides guidance on creating ideal experience frameworks that communicate clearly with all stakeholders, from business leaders to design practitioners.User Experience Research: Discover What Customers Really Want is an indispensable, fully illustrated, step-by-step manual for anyone seeking a more predictable pathway to the design of new or improved experiences that users truly desire and would find valuable.

Let there be code!Beginning Programming All-in-One For Dummies offers one guide packed with 7 books to teach you programming across multiple languages. Coding can seem complex and convoluted, but Dummies makes it simple and easy to understand. You'll learn all about the principles of programming, algorithms, data structures, debugging programs, unique applications of programming and more while learning about some of the most popular programming languages used today. Move confidently forward in your computer science coursework or straight into the workforce. You'll come away with a rock-solid foundation in the programming basics, using data, coding for the web, and building killer apps.* Learn the basics of coding, including writing and compiling code, using algorithms, and data structures* Get comfortable with the syntax of several different programming languages* Wrap your mind around interesting programming opportunities such as conducting biological experiments within a computer or programming a video game engine* Develop cross-platform applications for desktop and mobile devicesThis essential guide takes the complexity and convolution out of programming for beginners and arms you with the knowledge you need to follow where the code takes you.

Practice your way to a better grade in pre-calcPre-Calculus: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems from all the major topics in Pre-Calculus--in the book and online! Get extra help with tricky subjects, solidify what you've already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this useful book. These practice problems and detailed answer explanations will turn you into a pre-calc problem-solving machine, no matter what your skill level. Thanks to Dummies, you have a resource to help you put key concepts into practice.* Work through practice problems on all Pre-Calculus topics covered in school classes* Read through detailed explanations of the answers to build your understanding* Access practice questions online to study anywhere, any time* Improve your grade and up your study game with practice, practice, practiceThe material presented in Pre-Calculus: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, as well as for parents and tutors looking to help supplement Pre-Calculus instruction.Pre-Calculus: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies (9781119883623) was previously published as 1,001 Pre-Calculus Practice Problems For Dummies (9781118853320). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Become more likely to succeed--gain stats mastery with DummiesStatistics: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems from all the major topics covered in Statistics classes--in the book and online! Get extra help with tricky subjects, solidify what you've already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this useful book. These practice problems and detailed answer explanations will help you gain a valuable working knowledge of statistics, no matter what your skill level. Thanks to Dummies, you have a resource to help you put key stats concepts into practice.* Work through practice problems on all Statistics topics covered in school classes* Read through detailed explanations of the answers to build your understanding* Access practice questions online to study anywhere, any time* Improve your grade and up your study game with practice, practice, practiceThe material presented in Statistics: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, as well as parents and tutors looking to help supplement Statistics instruction.Statistics: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies (9781119883593) was previously published as 1,001 Statistics Practice Problems For Dummies (9781118776049). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Practice your way to a great grade in Algebra IAlgebra I: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems on all the major topics in Algebra I--in the book and online! Get extra help with tricky subjects, solidify what you've already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this useful book. These practice problems and detailed answer explanations will get you solving for x in no-time, no matter what your skill level. Thanks to Dummies, you have a resource to you put key concepts into practice.* Work through practice problems on all Algebra I topics covered in class* Step through detailed solutions for every problem to build your understanding* Access practice questions online to study anywhere, any time* Improve your grade and up your study game with practice, practice, practiceThe material presented in Algebra I: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, as well as parents and tutors looking to help supplement classroom instruction.Algebra I: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies (9781119883470) was previously published as 1,001 Algebra I Practice Problems For Dummies (9781118446713). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Challenging and fun problems on every topic in a typical Algebra II courseAlgebra II: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems on all the major topics in Algebra II--in the book and online! Get extra help with tricky subjects, solidify what you've already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this useful book. These practice problems and detailed answer explanations will get your advanced algebra juices flowing, no matter what your skill level. Thanks to Dummies, you have a resource to help you put key concepts into practice.* Work through practice problems on all Algebra II topics covered in class* Step through detailed solutions for every problem to build your understanding* Access practice questions online to study anywhere, any time* Improve your grade and up your study game with practice, practice, practiceThe material presented in Algebra II: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, as well as parents and tutors looking to help supplement classroom instruction.Algebra II: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies (9781119883562) was previously published as 1,001 Algebra II Practice Problems For Dummies (9781118446621). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Practice makes perfect--gain math mastery with DummiesBasic Math & Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems on all the major topics in middle-grade math and Pre-Algebra--in the book and online! Get extra practice with tricky subjects, solidify what you've already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this useful book. These practice problems and detailed answer explanations will improve your mathemagic abilities, no matter what your skill level is now. Thanks to Dummies, you have a resource to help you put key concepts into practice.* Work through practice problems on all middle-grade and Pre-Algebra topics covered in class* Step through detailed solutions to build your understanding* Access practice questions online to study anywhere, any time* Improve your grade and up your study game with practice, practice, practiceThe material presented in Basic Math & Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, as well as parents and tutors looking to help supplement clasroom instruction.Basic Math & Pre-Algebra: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies (9781119883500) was previously published as 1,001 Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Practice Problems For Dummies (9781118446560). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Practice your way to a better grade in your Chemistry classChemistry: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to practice solving problems on all the topics covered in your chemistry class--in the book and online! Get extra practice with tricky subjects, solidify what you've already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this useful book. These practice problems and detailed answer explanations will catalyze the reactions in your brain, no matter what your skill level. Thanks to Dummies, you have a resource to help you put key concepts into practice.* Work through multiple-choice practice problems on all Chemistry topics covered in class* Step through detailed solutions to build your understanding* Access practice questions online to study anywhere, any time* Improve your grade and up your study game with practice, practice, practiceThe material presented in Chemistry: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, as well as parents and tutors looking to help supplement classroom instruction.Chemistry: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies (9781119883531) was previously published as 1,001 Chemistry Practice Problems For Dummies (9781118549322). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Reduce organizational cybersecurity risk and build comprehensive WiFi, private cellular, and IOT security solutionsWireless Security Architecture: Designing and Maintaining Secure Wireless for Enterprise offers readers an essential guide to planning, designing, and preserving secure wireless infrastructures. It is a blueprint to a resilient and compliant architecture that responds to regulatory requirements, reduces organizational risk, and conforms to industry best practices. This book emphasizes WiFi security, as well as guidance on private cellular and Internet of Things security.Readers will discover how to move beyond isolated technical certifications and vendor training and put together a coherent network that responds to contemporary security risks. It offers up-to-date coverage--including data published for the first time--of new WPA3 security, Wi-Fi 6E, zero-trust frameworks, and other emerging trends. It also includes:* Concrete strategies suitable for organizations of all sizes, from large government agencies to small public and private companies* Effective technical resources and real-world sample architectures* Explorations of the relationships between security, wireless, and network elements* Practical planning templates, guides, and real-world case studies demonstrating application of the included conceptsPerfect for network, wireless, and enterprise security architects, Wireless Security Architecture belongs in the libraries of technical leaders in firms of all sizes and in any industry seeking to build a secure wireless network.

The new edition of the bestselling book for real estate agents, loan officers, SaaS and small businesses.In this revision, The Conversion Code: A Step-by-Step Guide to Marketing and Sales that Will Grow Your Business Faster, Second Edition, digital marketing and lead conversion expert Chris Smith delivers the ultimate exploration of the marketing and advertising tactics that are successfully generating higher quality leads that are easier for salespeople to convert. Smith researches and tests the latest and most popular platforms, including TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, while also studying the most effective sales techniques, tools, and scripts.In this book, you'll learn to:* Increase your lead conversion rate, reduce your cost per lead and improve your overall ROI from marketing and sales* Generate an endless supply of high-quality leads from social media that are easy to convert into closed sales* Stop chasing leads and start attracting clients with amazing marketing and clever ads* Adapt to the consumer privacy changes that have made targeting ads and getting leads to answer the phone harder than ever* Differentiate your brand in a way that positions you as the authority and gets people contacting you who are already soldAn invaluable reference and easy to follow guide for real estate agents, loan officers, SaaS and small businessescompeting in the hyper-competitive online environment. The Conversion Code, Second Edition, is also a fantastic resource for sales leaders, marketing managers, business owners and anyone else with a team who is responsible for growing revenue.

Discover one of the surest means to create personal wealth by building a profitable businessEvery now and then, a business book comes along that offers original insights and a fresh perspective. In The Value Equation: A Business Guide to Creating Wealth for Entrepreneurs and Investors, veteran executive, entrepreneur, and investor Chris Volk delivers an engaging, straightforward explanation about how businesses work and provide wealth for entrepreneurs and investors. The author's signature approach is centered on his award-winning wealth creation formula in a book designed to simplify complex subjects with math no more complicated than what you learned in middle school.Readers will become acquainted with the characteristics of successful business models, together with insights into how leaders can improve their own models in ways that generate personal and collective wealth. The author's framework presented in The Value Equation is the foundation upon which most of the largest personal fortunes were built.Chris Volk also provides supplemental materials including interactive Excel spreadsheets, illustrations, and sample corporate financial models on a companion website. There is even a link to an award-winning video series created by Volk that served as his inspiration for the book. Full of illustrative case studies that highlight crucial business and finance concepts The Value Equation includes:* Explorations of the true value of using OPM (Other People's Money) and capital stack variations to build and grow your company.* Advice on business assembly, growth, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate reengineering, including discussions of valuation multiples, common risks, and capital options.* Guidance on how to valuate business models, delivered with help from a variety of stories and case studies. Uniquely, the author also draws on his own background, including the introduction of three successful companies to the public markets, two of which he was instrumental in founding.The Value Equation is an indispensable addition to the libraries of anyone interested in growing wealth and capital through business, whether as a business leader, entrepreneur or investor.

Get yourself paid and broaden your skillset with this everyday guide to side hustlesThe gig economy is growing by leaps and bounds, partly because it's easier to find a flexible work-life balance. Those of us who don't want to leave our full-time jobs, however, can still grab a piece of excitement and extra income for ourselves by starting a side hustle. Or you can bundle your own personalized set of side hustles to replace your full-time job and take full control of your professional life.Whether you're thinking about driving for Uber, developing apps, or starting an online boutique, Side Hustles For Dummies walks you through every step of the way of starting your own side gig. You'll learn about how to structure your new business and keep records, create backup plans, and steer clear of scams. You'll also:* Find out whether you need investment capital and learn what your new time commitments will be* Learn to create a business plan and patch any holes in it before you get started* Discover how to incorporate a vibrant side hustle into your already busy life* Learn how to adjust your side hustle to meet changes in your personal life and the overall business climateSide hustles are for everyone, from high school and college students to full-time professionals to retirees. If you've been looking for an excuse to pursue your latest passion, hobby, or interest--or you're just in the market for some extra income--Side Hustles For Dummies is the easy-to-read, no-nonsense guide to creating a rewarding and engaging new life.

Easy-to-follow visual walkthrough of every important part of the Google Cloud PlatformThe Google Cloud Platform incorporates dozens of specialized services that enable organizations to offload technological needs onto the cloud. From routine IT operations like storage to sophisticated new capabilities including artificial intelligence and machine learning, the Google Cloud Platform offers enterprises the opportunity to scale and grow efficiently.In Visualizing Google Cloud: Illustrated References for Cloud Engineers & Architects, Google Cloud expert Priyanka Vergadia delivers a fully illustrated, visual guide to matching the best Google Cloud Platform services to your own unique use cases. After a brief introduction to the major categories of cloud services offered by Google, the author offers approximately 100 solutions divided into eight categories of services included in Google Cloud Platform:* Compute* Storage* Databases* Data Analytics* Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence* Application Development and Modernization with Containers* Networking* SecurityYou'll find richly illustrated flowcharts and decision diagrams with straightforward explanations in each category, making it easy to adopt and adapt Google's cloud services to your use cases. With coverage of the major categories of cloud models--including infrastructure-, containers-, platforms-, functions-, and serverless--and discussions of storage types, databases and Machine Learning choices, Visualizing Google Cloud: Illustrated References for Cloud Engineers & Architects is perfect for every Google Cloud enthusiast, of course. It is for anyone who is planning a cloud migration or new cloud deployment. It is for anyone preparing for cloud certification, and for anyone looking to make the most of Google Cloud. It is for cloud solutions architects, IT decision-makers, and cloud data and ML engineers. In short, this book is for YOU.

Providing updated and state-of-the-art coverage of a rapidly changing science, this groundbreaking new volume presents the latest technologies, processes, and equipment in renewable energy systems for practical applications. This groundbreaking new volume examines recent advances in the area of renewable energy systems, including modeling and optimization using different methods like GAMS, HOMER, AI techniques and MATLAB Simulink, and others. Covering extensively diverse topics ranging from solar radiation prediction model to improving solar power output by studying the tilt and orientation angle of rooftop-mounted systems, a multitude of practical applications are covered, offering solutions to everyday problems, as well as the theory and concepts behind the technology. Among these applications are increasing the longevity of PV by studying its degradation and its use by operating an electrolyzer for hydrogen production, using biodiesel as a green energy resource as an alternative to diesel fuel, concentrating the black liquor-based biomass as a source from multiple stage evaporator along with thermo-vapour compressor, and the real-time problems of modeling and optimizing renewable energy sources. Written and edited by a global team of experts, this groundbreaking new volume from Scrivener Publishing presents recent advances in the study of renewable energy systems across a variety of fields and sources. Valuable as a learning tool for beginners in this area as well as a daily reference for engineers and scientists working in these areas, this is a must-have for any library.

Food science is a rapidly changing and complicated subject. This new series addresses the current state-of-the-art concepts and technologies associated with the industry and will cover new ideas and emerging novel technologies and processes. With the world's population continuing to grow exponentially, with many "food deserts" across the globe, including even in rich countries, food production is more important than ever. Finding alternative ways to produce food, in a sustainable way, is increasingly important and something that is on the minds of scientists, engineers, policy makers, and other professionals. Weeds are mainly undesirable plants, but nowadays researchers are exploring these weeds as a food source. Weeds can also grow in adverse climatic conditions with minimum nutritional requirements. Weeds that are rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds are suitable ingredients for functional foods and meet nutritional requirements at a cheaper cost and thus are lucrative and attractive for the food industry. This latest volume in the groundbreaking series, "Bioprocessing in the Food Industry," covers different types of weeds, like eleusine indica, tribulus terrestris, hibiscus cannabinus, corchorus, gynandra gynandropsis, and many others. These weeds have limited food applications, mainly because of traditional food production. This book will provide detailed knowledge regarding the nutritional value, health benefits and processing methods of these weeds. Readers will learn how these weeds can be utilized for food production, healthy food development, and sustainability. Combining the technological requirements, food safety and quality, this book showcases the utilization of modern technologies to process food products with great benefits. The volume will comprehensively meet the knowledge requirements for the curriculum of undergraduate, postgraduate and research students for learning the concepts of bioprocessing in food engineering, as well as veteran engineers, policy makers, scientists, chemists, and other industry professionals. It is a must have for any library.

ADULT DELIBERATE FIRESETTINGExplore the theoretical foundations of--and discover effective treatment options for--adults who deliberately set firesIn Adult Deliberate Firesetting: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment, a team of distinguished researchers deliver a comprehensive exploration of individuals who intentionally set fires. The book covers major theories on the motivations and processes involved in firesetting, as well as the assessment and treatment of patients and clients who demonstrate this behaviour.The treatment portion of the book focuses on a strengths-based rehabilitative approach that rests on the assumption that criminogenic and human needs are inextricably intertwined. Readers will find common challenges faced by practitioners in recruiting and facilitating group-based treatment for people who have set fires.Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:* A thorough introduction to deliberate firesetting, including its definitions, terms, and labels* Comprehensive explorations of the key characteristics and clinical features of people who deliberately set fires* Practical discussions of theories of deliberate firesetting, including effective psychological theory and typological explanations of firesettings* In-depth examinations of best practice risk assessments in defendants, and patients who deliberately set firesPerfect for psychology researchers and practitioners, Adult Deliberate Firesetting: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment will also earn a place in the libraries of psychiatrists, forensic psychologists, social workers, and others involved in the assessment and treatment of adults.

Advance your current career or start a new one by obtaining the industry-leading SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certificationsThe Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest professional association for Human Resources practitioners. Its certifications, while challenging to obtain, open enormous opportunities in the HR field and prove your competence and expertise in the profession.In SHRM Society for Human Resource Management Complete Study Guide: SHRM-CP Exam and SHRM-SCP Exam, veteran HR consultant Sandra M. Reed delivers a comprehensive roadmap to achieving the premier certification for global human resource professionals. You'll get access to Sybex's comprehensive study package, including an assessment test, chapter tests, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms.Discover hands-on, practical exercises that prepare you for real-world HR interviews and jobs as you master the technical, leadership, and business competencies you'll need to succeed on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Exams and in your new HR career. This book also provides:* Fully updated information for the latest SHRM Certified Professional and Senior Certified Professional exams* Opportunities for new career transitions or advancement with a highly sought-after professional certification* Access to Sybex online study tools, with chapter review questions, full-length practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key termsPerfect for HR leaders who wish to pursue the SHRM Senior Certified Professional or SHRM Certified Professional designations, this study guide also teaches the skills required by anyone seeking to transition into an HR-related role. It offers intuitive and easy-to-follow organization and comprehensive domain coverage ideal for experienced and novice professionals alike.

Health Care in the United States discusses the basic structures and operations of the U.S. health system. This resource includes examples, tables, and a glossary with key terms and acronyms to help understand important concepts.

WIDE BANDGAP NANOWIRESComprehensive resource covering the synthesis, properties, and applications of wide bandgap nanowiresThis book presents first-hand knowledge on wide bandgap nanowires for sensor and energy applications. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, it brings together the materials science, physics and engineering aspects of wide bandgap nanowires, an area in which research has been accelerating dramatically in the past decade. Written by four well-qualified authors who have significant experience in the field, sample topics covered within the work include:* Nanotechnology-enabled fabrication of wide bandgap nanowires, covering bottom-up, top-down and hybrid approaches* Electrical, mechanical, optical, and thermal properties of wide bandgap nanowires, which are the basis for realizing sensor and energy device applications* Measurement of electrical conductivity and fundamental electrical properties of nanowires* Applications of nanowires, such as in flame sensors, biological sensors, and environmental monitoringFor materials scientists, electrical engineers and professionals involved in the semiconductor industry, this book serves as a completely comprehensive resource to understand the topic of wide bandgap nanowires and how they can be successfully used in practical applications.

"This book provides a detailed, up-to-date and comprehensive overview of both the theory and the numerical methods to determine electromagnetic fields in layered media. It begins with an introduction to Maxwell Equations, fundamental relations of the electromagnetic theory, and Green's function concept and definitions. It then moves on to solving canonical problems of vertical and horizontal dipole radiation, describing Method of Moments (MoM) schemes and integral equations governing EM fields, and explaining Michalski-Zheng's theory of mixed-potential Green's function representation in multi-layered medium. The book also includes chapters on evaluation of Sommerfeld integrals, procedures for evaluation of the far field, theory and application of hierarchical matrices, and more."--

Cognitive science research-based teaching techniques any educator can implement in their K-8 classroomIn Small Teaching K-8, a team of veteran educators bridges the gap between cognitive theory and the K-8 classroom environment, applying the same foundational research found in author James Lang's bestselling Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning to the elementary and middle school setting. Via clear descriptions and step-by-step methods, the book demonstrates how to integrate simple interventions into pre-existing pedagogical techniques to dramatically improve student outcomes.The interventions consist of classroom or online learning activities, one-time additions, or small modifications in course design or communication. Regardless of their form, they all deliver powerful, positive consequences.In this book, readers will also find:* Foundational concepts from up-to-date cognitive research that has implications for classroom teaching and the rationales for using them in a K-8 classroom* Concrete examples of how interventions have been used by faculty in various disciplines* Directions on the specific timing of each intervention, backed by evidence-based reasonsAn essential resource for K-8 educators seeking ways to improve their efficacy in the classroom, Small Teaching K-8 offers teachers intuitive and actionable advice on helping students absorb and retain knowledge for the long-term.

Embrace the Human Side of Organisational Digital TransformationDigital Humans: Thriving in an Online World is an insightful, engaging and interdisciplinary discussion of how best to transform your organisation into a nimble, digital enterprise with human beings firmly established at the centre of it. The authors draw on complexity theory, anthropology, history, organisational transformation and behavioural science to demonstrate the characteristics that define successful digital organisations.You'll discover the importance of focusing on human beings even as you make the shift to digital and learn to understand the importance of our new digital ecosystems. Illuminating case studies and examples of organisations that have successfully made the jump to digital are explored and the book presents new and effective ways to make strategic decisions about your company's future based on our new physical-digital hybrid reality.A can't-miss blueprint to a market environment and world that's increasingly fast-moving, complex and rewarding, Digital Humans will find a place in the libraries of managers, executives, and business leaders looking for an engaging roadmap to digital transformation that wouldn't have us leave our humanity behind.

Practical, cost-effective tools for personal and organizational risk mitigationIn Bootstrapping Ethics: Integrity Risk Management for Real-World Application, accomplished fraud investigator and risk advisor Rupert Evill delivers a smart, simple, and hands-on guide to managing risk and ethics in your organization. You'll learn to protect yourself, your organization, and your stakeholders from regulatory and other risks with frontline-tested strategies and frameworks designed to achieve both quick wins and long-term risk mitigation.In the book, the author shows you how to create tangible economic returns by reducing organizational exposure to common--and not-so-common--risks by promoting the right values, managing conflict, prioritizing the communities you serve, and preventing discrimination and harassment against your employees. You'll also:* Learn to manage external stakeholders and their expectations* Keep your risk mitigation strategies cost-effective and straightforward so you can scale them throughout your organization* Get on top of your diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and make sure they're getting resultsA can't-miss resource for purpose-driven changemakers looking to maximize their impact at the organizations they serve and in the world, Bootstrapping Ethics is also the tactical and practical antidote to the seemingly endless stream of new regulations and oversight facing many modern firms.

The Brand NEW Book from Bernard Marr, bestselling author behind Business Trends in Practice - Winner of Business Book of the Year 2022.Future-proof yourself and develop critical skills for the digital futureThe working world has changed dramatically in the last twenty years and it's going to continue to transform at an even faster pace. How can the average professional stay afloat in an ocean of constant change and technological revolution?In Future Skills: The 20 Skills and Competencies Everyone Needs to Succeed in a Digital World bestselling author and futurist Bernard Marr delivers an engaging and insightful discussion of how you can prepare yourself for the digital future of work. You'll learn which skills will be in the highest demand, why they'll command a premium price, and how to develop them. You'll also find:* Strategies for improving human-centered skills, like teamwork and collaboration* Straightforward explanations of digital skills, like data literacy and cyber-threat awareness* Ways to make yourself an indispensable component of future firms, and practical tips for continuous improvementA can't-miss book for every working professional seeking not just to survive - but to thrive - in the coming years, Future Skills belongs in the libraries of company leaders, managers, human resources professionals, educators, and anyone else with an interest in the future of work and how humanity fits within it.

CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMSProvides a unique general theory of cyber-physical systems, focusing on how physical, data, and decision processes are articulated as a complex wholeCyber-physical systems (CPS) operate in complex environments systems with integrated physical and computational capabilities. With the ability to interact with humans through variety of modalities, cyber-physical systems are applied across areas such as Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled devices, smart grids, autonomous automotive systems, medical monitoring, and distributed robotics. Existing engineering methods are capable of solving technical problems, yet the deployment of CPS in a net-enabled society requires a general theory of cyber-physical systems that goes beyond specific study cases and their associated technological development.Cyber-physical Systems: Theory, Methodology, and Applications is a unique theoretical-methodological guide to assessing systems where complex information processing defines the behavior of physical processes. Using a systematic approach, the book describes the fundamentals of cybernetics, complexity sciences, system engineering, concepts of data and information, the data dissemination process, graph theory, and more. Readers are provided with the general theory, methodological framework, and analytical tools to assess and design CPS for applications in transport, energy, communication, health care, the military, and industry.* Provides a framework for measuring the performance of different cyber-physical systems and assessing the potential impact of various cyber-threats* Proposes a theory of CPS comprised of autonomous but interdependent physical, data, and regulatory layers* Discusses decision-making approaches rooted in probability theory, information theory, complexity sciences, and game theory* Helps readers perform a systemic impact evaluation of trending topics such as Artificial Intelligence, 5G, Energy Internet, blockchain, and data ownership* Features extensive analysis of various cyber-physical systems across different domainsCyber-physical Systems: Theory, Methodology, and Applications is a must-read for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in electrical and computer engineering and other technical fields.

REINFORCEMENT LEARNING AND STOCHASTIC OPTIMIZATIONClearing the jungle of stochastic optimizationSequential decision problems, which consist of "decision, information, decision, information," are ubiquitous, spanning virtually every human activity ranging from business applications, health (personal and public health, and medical decision making), energy, the sciences, all fields of engineering, finance, and e-commerce. The diversity of applications attracted the attention of at least 15 distinct fields of research, using eight distinct notational systems which produced a vast array of analytical tools. A byproduct is that powerful tools developed in one community may be unknown to other communities.Reinforcement Learning and Stochastic Optimization offers a single canonical framework that can model any sequential decision problem using five core components: state variables, decision variables, exogenous information variables, transition function, and objective function. This book highlights twelve types of uncertainty that might enter any model and pulls together the diverse set of methods for making decisions, known as policies, into four fundamental classes that span every method suggested in the academic literature or used in practice.Reinforcement Learning and Stochastic Optimization is the first book to provide a balanced treatment of the different methods for modeling and solving sequential decision problems, following the style used by most books on machine learning, optimization, and simulation. The presentation is designed for readers with a course in probability and statistics, and an interest in modeling and applications. Linear programming is occasionally used for specific problem classes. The book is designed for readers who are new to the field, as well as those with some background in optimization under uncertainty.Throughout this book, readers will find references to over 100 different applications, spanning pure learning problems, dynamic resource allocation problems, general state-dependent problems, and hybrid learning/resource allocation problems such as those that arose in the COVID pandemic. There are 370 exercises, organized into seven groups, ranging from review questions, modeling, computation, problem solving, theory, programming exercises and a "diary problem" that a reader chooses at the beginning of the book, and which is used as a basis for questions throughout the rest of the book.

ACOUSTIC AND VIBRATIONAL ENHANCED OIL RECOVERYOil and gas is still a major energy source all over the world, and techniques like these, which are more environmentally friendly and inexpensive than many previous development and production technologies, are important for making fossil fuels more sustainable and less hazardous to the environment.Based on research they did in the 1970s in Russia and the United States, the authors discovered that oil rate production increased noticeably several days after the occurrence of an earthquake when the epicenter of the earthquake was located in the vicinity of the oil producing field. The increase in oil flow remained higher for a considerable period of time, and it led to a decade-long study both in the Russia and the US, which gradually focused on the use of acoustic/vibrational energy for enhanced oil recovery after reservoirs waterflooded. In the 1980s, they noticed in soil remediation studies that sonic energy applied to soil increases the rate of hydrocarbon removal and decreases the percentage of residual hydrocarbons. In the past several decades, the use of various seismic vibration techniques have been used in various countries and have resulted in incremental oil production.This outstanding new volume validates results of vibro-stimulation tests for enhanced oil recovery, using powerful surface-based vibro-seismic sources. It proves that the rate of displacement of oil by water increases and the percentage of nonrecoverable residual oil decreases if vibro-energy is applied to the porous medium containing oil.Audience:Petroleum Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Earthquake and Energy engineers, Environmental Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Mining and Geological Engineers, Sustainability Engineers, Physicists, Chemists, Geologists, and other professionals working in this field

A practical guide for parents and special educators to help enrich the lives of children with special needsIn The Creative Outlet Method Book of Creativity: At-Home Activities for Children with Special Needs, certified special education educator Joshua Levy delivers practical and effective resources for conducting over 30 enriching theater arts and improvisational activities. The included exercises will allow children with disabilities to demonstrate creativity, increase self-confidence, and build social skills.Special needs children will benefit from the innovative approaches included in The Creative Outlet Method and experience creative energy from the comfort of home. The book also offers:* Opportunities for children with special needs to achieve their academic, social, and behavioral goals* Activities that enrich the lives of special needs students, their parents, and other caregivers* A 10-step framework to improving the learning outcomes for children with special needsThe Creative Outlet Method Book of Creativity is an indispensable resource for the parents and caregivers of special needs children, special education teachers, administrators, and therapists. It's also a must-read for K-12 general educators looking for ways to better engage with their special needs students.

Transform your legal education into a successful and fulfilling legal careerIn How to Be a Lawyer: The Path from Law School to Success, a team of veteran lawyers and entrepreneurs delivers an eye-opening discussion of how to translate your years of training and education into a running start in the world of practice. The book bridges the gap between law school and practice, whether you hope to be a big firm transactional attorney, a solo criminal lawyer, work for the government or any other legal profession. You'll discover how you can use what you learned in law school and how you can develop the real skills you'll need as you deal with clients and colleagues.The authors explain what your professors won't tell you in law school and what employers and clients will actually expect from you. You'll also find:* Case studies and guest chapters describing the transition to major areas of law and how it can and should affect your law school decision making* Expert advice on making your first job a successful one* Guidance on how to avoid the most common career pitfalls and client mistakes* Unfiltered opinions from clients about what they really think about lawyersAn ideal resource for aspiring and current law students and early career lawyers, How to Be a Lawyer is the practical blueprint you need to build your legal career from scratch.