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Principles of Electric Machines and Power Electronics, Third Edition combines the traditional areas of electric machinery with the latest in modern control and power electronics.
An updated new edition of the essential resource for professionals and seasoned home bakers Hailed as a "revelation" when it first appeared in 2004, Jeffrey Hamelman's Bread is a legendary resource praised by baking luminaries from around the world.
A hands-on guide to the ins and outs of raising and using vegetables Want to grow your own vegetables? You can do it the fun and easy way with this practical guide.
Thinking about building your own home? This guide shows you how to plan and build a beautiful home on various budgets. From acquiring land to finding the best architect to overseeing the construction, this title shows you how to: find the best homesite; navigate the plan approval process; obtain financing; and avoid common mistakes.
The only official, comprehensive reference guide to the CISSPThoroughly updated for 2021 and beyond, this is the authoritative common body of knowledge (CBK) from (ISC)² for information security professionals charged with designing, engineering, implementing, and managing the overall information security program to protect organizations from increasingly sophisticated attacks. Vendor neutral and backed by (ISC)², the CISSP credential meets the stringent requirements of ISO/IEC Standard 17024.This CBK covers the current eight domains of CISSP with the necessary depth to apply them to the daily practice of information security. Revised and updated by a team of subject matter experts, this comprehensive reference covers all of the more than 300 CISSP objectives and sub-objectives in a structured format with:* Common and good practices for each objective* Common vocabulary and definitions* References to widely accepted computing standards* Highlights of successful approaches through case studiesWhether you've earned your CISSP credential or are looking for a valuable resource to help advance your security career, this comprehensive guide offers everything you need to apply the knowledge of the most recognized body of influence in information security.
Feeling hamstrung by your new Samsung? Figure out how to navigate your new phone in no timeYour Samsung Galaxy comes packed with features you'll use every day, and Samsung Galaxy S21 For Dummies is your guide to exploring them. What do you want to do first? Send a text or email? Take photos and videos? Make a basic call? Play games? Shop? This handy guide can help you do all that and so much more.* Get an overview of the buttons, screens, and apps that are essential to operating your new phone* Manage your contacts so you can stay connected with calls, emails, or texts* Surf the web and find new games and apps in the Google Play Store* Customize your phone with ringtones, wallpaper, and awesome accessories* Watch videos and movies, shoot your own videos, and take photos* Boost your productivity with calendar, GPS, and productivity apps* Secure your Samsung Galaxy with your face ID, thumbprint, and Screen LockNot only does Samsung Galaxy S21 For Dummies describe features and walk you through steps to use your new phone, it also shows you what the screens look like and where to tap to make things happen. It's like having a Samsung expert at your elbow. So pick up your copy today to make the most of your Samsung smartphone.
Discover how to change the lives of the people around youIn You Can Change Other People, the world's #1 executive coach, Peter Bregman, and Howie Jacobson, Ph.D., share the Four Steps to help the people around you make positive change -- even if they've been stuck for years.The authors rely on over 50 years of collective professional experience to show you exactly what to say to influence those around you for the better. Changing the way you talk will stop you from being perceived as a critic, and turn you into a welcomed and effective ally. You'll learn how to:* Disarm their defensiveness and increase their confidence to act* Turn people's biggest problems into even bigger opportunities* Ensure accountability and follow through without making them dependent on youNo one wants to be changed; but change and personal growth are critical to success, and more importantly, to a fulfilled life. You Can Change Other People is a must-read for those who want to improve their impact with co-workers, family members, and everyone in between.
With the aim of making algebra fun to learn, this text allows readers to learn at their own pace, gradually building skills. The book contains self-tests, review problems and solutions.
Master the lucrative discipline of quantitative trading with this insightful handbook from a master in the fieldIn the newly revised Second Edition of Quantitative Trading: How to Build Your Own Algorithmic Trading Business, quant trading expert Dr. Ernest P. Chan shows you how to apply both time-tested and novel quantitative trading strategies to develop or improve your own trading firm.You'll discover new case studies and updated information on the application of cutting-edge machine learning investment techniques, as well as:* Updated back tests on a variety of trading strategies, with included Python and R code examples* A new technique on optimizing parameters with changing market regimes using machine learning.* A guide to selecting the best traders and advisors to manage your moneyPerfect for independent retail traders seeking to start their own quantitative trading business, or investors looking to invest in such traders, this new edition of Quantitative Trading will also earn a place in the libraries of individual investors interested in exploring a career at a major financial institution.
Your ultimate guide to pentesting with Kali LinuxKali is a popular and powerful Linux distribution used by cybersecurity professionals around the world. Penetration testers must master Kali's varied library of tools to be effective at their work. The Kali Linux Penetration Testing Bible is the hands-on and methodology guide for pentesting with Kali.You'll discover everything you need to know about the tools and techniques hackers use to gain access to systems like yours so you can erect reliable defenses for your virtual assets. Whether you're new to the field or an established pentester, you'll find what you need in this comprehensive guide.* Build a modern dockerized environment* Discover the fundamentals of the bash language in Linux* Use a variety of effective techniques to find vulnerabilities (OSINT, Network Scan, and more)* Analyze your findings and identify false positives and uncover advanced subjects, like buffer overflow, lateral movement, and privilege escalation* Apply practical and efficient pentesting workflows* Learn about Modern Web Application Security Secure SDLC* Automate your penetration testing with Python
What happens when a researcher and a practitioner spend hours crammed in a Fiat discussing data visualization? Beyond creating beautiful charts, they found greater richness in the craft as an integrated whole.Drawing from their unconventional backgrounds, these two women take readers through a journey around perception, semantics, and intent as the triad that influences visualization. This visually engaging book blends ideas from theory, academia, and practice to craft beautiful, yet meaningful visualizations and dashboards.How do you take your visualization skills to the next level? The book is perfect for analysts, research and data scientists, journalists, and business professionals. Functional Aesthetics for Data Visualization is also an indispensable resource for just about anyone curious about seeing and understanding data. Think of it as a coffee book for the data geek in you.https://www.functionalaestheticsbook.com
"Turn yourself into a Data Head. You'll become a more valuable employee and make your organization more successful."Thomas H. Davenport, Research Fellow, Author of Competing on Analytics, Big Data @ Work, and The AI AdvantageYou've heard the hype around data--now get the facts.In Becoming a Data Head: How to Think, Speak, and Understand Data Science, Statistics, and Machine Learning, award-winning data scientists Alex Gutman and Jordan Goldmeier pull back the curtain on data science and give you the language and tools necessary to talk and think critically about it.You'll learn how to:* Think statistically and understand the role variation plays in your life and decision making* Speak intelligently and ask the right questions about the statistics and results you encounter in the workplace* Understand what's really going on with machine learning, text analytics, deep learning, and artificial intelligence* Avoid common pitfalls when working with and interpreting dataBecoming a Data Head is a complete guide for data science in the workplace: covering everything from the personalities you'll work with to the math behind the algorithms. The authors have spent years in data trenches and sought to create a fun, approachable, and eminently readable book. Anyone can become a Data Head--an active participant in data science, statistics, and machine learning. Whether you're a business professional, engineer, executive, or aspiring data scientist, this book is for you.
Learn how to sell your startup from an acquisition expertMany entrepreneurs dream of the day their company is acquired and they secure a perfect exit. But information about the process of getting your business acquired usually comes from expensive investment bankers who typically advise late-stage startups.In Selling Your Startup, serial entrepreneur Alejandro Cremades delivers an accessible guide on how to sell your startup. With first-hand experience as a fully exited entrepreneur, investment banker, and lawyer, Cremades describes the tips and tricks startup founders need to sell their early-stage to growth-stage business.In this book, you'll discover:* The role that investment bankers play in the acquisition process, how they add value, and how to break down their fees* Preparing your company for sale, including compiling a pitch book, putting its finances in order, and building a target list of potential acquirers* How to get to a Letter of Intent, perform due diligence, and reach a purchase agreementPerfect for entrepreneurs of all kinds, Selling Your Startup is a must-have roadmap to the practical realities of company acquisition and contains proven guidance on crafting your perfect exit.
Supercharge your virtual meetings with evidence-based practices from an award-winning teamThe shift to virtual meetings was sudden and often traumatic for businesses across all industries as they responded to the global pandemic. Rather than focusing on what worked best, they focused on what worked now . . . which meant closing up the office and being suddenly virtual in nearly every meeting, often without the tools, the training, or the expertise to optimize the new "kitchen table" office. Thankfully, businesses are beginning to be more purposeful in both the tools they use and the approach they take.This book seeks to be a definitive guide for businesses looking to make their meetings as effective as possible in the ever-evolving "new normal"--leveraging insights from some of the foremost thought leaders in meeting science and on-camera communication.This book will:* Highlight new research insights springing from the rapid and exponential adoption of virtual meeting technology* Discuss the problems, challenges, and pitfalls of meeting in this new modality* Provide practical, actionable best practices, backed by meeting research that lead to more productive and effective virtual meetingsPerfect for executives, managers, and employees at companies in all industries and of all sizes, Suddenly Virtual provides practical and actionable best practices that lead to more productive and effective remote meetings.
Make yourself at home on the roadLive down by the beach one week and way up in the mountains the next? It sounds like an impossible dream, but motor-homers do it all the time. Whatever draws you to the mobile life--adventurous domestic vacations or permanently itchy feet--RVs & Campers For Dummies helps you feel right at home. The book explores the key aspects of glamping-with-wheels. Discover how it's possible to bring beauty spots right to your doorstep without sacrificing domestic comforts like a comfy bed, private bathroom, and wholesome, healthy home cooking!In a down-home, friendly style, mobile-living veterans and husband-and-wife team Christopher Hodapp and Alice Von Kannon welcome you inside to discover everything from deciding to rent or buy the vehicle that best suits your needs to planning and prepping your first journey and then setting yourself up wherever you arrive at the perfect spot. Along the way you'll learn how to adapt your driving skills to pilot your home on the road, as well as how to keep every aspect of it shipshape and ready for action.* Explore your RV and camper options* Stock up with the right supplies* Get a snapshot of the mobile home lifestyle* Troubleshoot common problemsGetting there is half the fun--and this guide shows you how to do it safely and in style. So, buckle up (or relax in the back) ... it's going to be a wild but incredibly comfortable ride!
Understand personal finance and put your money to work! Is your money working to increase your wealth? If not, it's time to take stock of your financial situation.
A revised and updated new edition of the bestselling workbook and grammar guide The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation is a concise, entertaining workbook and guide to English grammar, punctuation, and usage.
Shows you how to focus on the long term instead of following market fluctuations that are likely to lead to costly investing mistakes. This book explains what you really need to know and puts you on the right course for long-term success through all kinds of markets.
FREE RANGE KIDS has become a national movement, sparked bythe incredible response to Lenore Skenazy?s piece about allowingher 9-year-old ride the subway alone in NYC. Parent groups arguedabout it, bloggers, blogged, spouses became uncivil with eachother, and the media jumped all over it.
You're now officially out of excuses for not planting the garden of your dreams. Even if you've never sowed a seed nor pulled a weed, Gardening Basics For Dummies contains everything you need to know about flowers, beds, borders, trees, shrubs, and lawns to create your own private paradise.
You have great investment ideas. If you turn them into highly profitable portfolios, this book is for you.Advanced Portfolio Management: A Quant's Guide for Fundamental Investors is for fundamental equity analysts and portfolio managers, present, and future. Whatever stage you are at in your career, you have valuable investment ideas but always need knowledge to turn them into money. This book will introduce you to a framework for portfolio construction and risk management that is grounded in sound theory and tested by successful fundamental portfolio managers. The emphasis is on theory relevant to fundamental portfolio managers that works in practice, enabling you to convert ideas into a strategy portfolio that is both profitable and resilient. Intuition always comes first, and this book helps to lay out simple but effective "rules of thumb" that require little effort to implement and understand. At the same time, the book shows how to implement sophisticated techniques in order to meet the challenges a successful investor faces as his or her strategy grows in size and complexity. Advanced Portfolio Management also contains more advanced material and a quantitative appendix, which benefit quantitative researchers who are members of fundamental teams.You will learn how to:* Separate stock-specific return drivers from the investment environment's return drivers* Understand current investment themes* Size your cash positions based on* Your investment ideas* Understand your performance* Measure and decompose risk* Hedge the risk you don't want* Use diversification to your advantage* Manage losses and control tail risk* Set your leverageAuthor Giuseppe A. Paleologo has consulted, collaborated, taught, and drank strong wine with some of the best stock-pickers in the world; he has traded tens of billions of dollars hedging and optimizing their books and has helped them navigate through big drawdowns and even bigger recoveries. Whether or not you have access to risk models or advanced mathematical background, you will benefit from the techniques and the insights contained in the book--and won't find them covered anywhere else.
Seit Erscheinen der 1. Auflage vor über 60 Jahren ist Kittel's Introduction to Solid State Physics, Global Edition das Standardwerk der Festkörperphysik für Studierende im Hauptfach Physik. Der Schwerpunkt lag schon immer auf der Physik und weniger auf der formalen Mathematik. Geschrieben wurde das Werk mit dem Ziel ein Lehrbuch zu schaffen, das für Studenten im Grundstudium zugänglich und von Dozenten durchgängig in Vorlesungen eingesetzt werden kann. Mit jeder neuen Ausgabe hat der Autor versucht, wichtige Neuentwicklungen in dem Fachgebiet aufzunehmen und gleichzeitig die Inhalte in ihrer Gesamtheit beizubehalten. Diese Global Edition bietet den Vorteil erweiterter Problemstellungen am Ende jedes Kapitels.
An ideal first step for learning about ham radio Beyond operating wirelessly, today's ham radio operators can transmit data and pictures; use the Internet, laser, and microwave transmitters; and travel to places high and low to make contact.
In this book, two experts on the topic raise the question of why many ERM programmes end up as box-checking silos with almost no connection to important decision-making processes, whereas others are empowered and end up having a profound impact on the firm's culture, governance structures, and strategy process. The book establishes a path to empowered ERM by drawing on insights from theory and hard-won lessons from practice. Success factors enabling this transition are thoroughly discussed in a start-to-finish narrative describing the theoretical underpinnings of ERM, its proven best practices, and onto more advanced topic such as risk budgeting and the integration of ERM into strategic decision-making.
"If you are determined to encourage creativity and provide a collaborative environment that will bring out the best in people, you will want this book by your side at all times.
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