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Discover how to boldly lead, address conflict and inspire others in your business and personal life In the newly revised second edition of Hostage at the Table: How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others and Raise Performance, clinical psychologist, distinguished leadership professor, and veteran hostage negotiator George Kohlrieser comes together with his son Andrew Kohlrieser, an experienced leadership, negotiation and conflict resolution consultant, to deliver another incisive and practical discussion of how to use the proven psychological techniques used in hostage negotiations to enhance your leadership skills both professionally and personally. Step-by-step, the authors explain the seven key factors that anyone can use to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of resolving interpersonal, business and leadership issues. You'll: ● Discover proven techniques for interpersonal and business conflict management ● Become a secure base for your team, establish trust, and learn how to bond with anyone ● Explore how to identify where you are holding yourself hostage in your life and learn how to reclaim your agency and move toward a more empowered future A fascinating and hands-on presentation of how to take the lessons drawn from tense, high-stakes hostage situations and apply them to the interpersonal and leadership problems you face every day, Hostage at the Table is a must-read resource for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders seeking the latest research, the most engrossing real-world negotiation examples, and the most effective solutions.

Prepare faster and smarter with CertMike Get Certified! for passing the CompTIA Tech+ certification exam! CompTIA Tech+CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! Exam FC0-U71, Second Edition, experienced IT expert and tech educator Mike Chapple delivers a focused, no-nonsense guide for anyone preparing for the CompTIA Tech+ exam. Take advantage of the proven CertMike approach to: Prepare--As your personal study coach, CertMike guides you through all the exam objectives, helping you gain an understanding of how they apply to on-the-job tasks!Practice--Each chapter includes two multiple choice practice questions. Work through the detailed explanations to evaluate each answer option and understand the reason for the best answer.Pass the Test--On exam day, take the critical knowledge you've learned into the test. You'll feel ready and confident to pass the exam and earn your certification! This book skips the fluff and helps validate you have the knowledge and skills to identify and explain the basics of computing, including IT infrastructure, software development, database use, installing software, establishing basic network connectivity, identifying/preventing basic security risks, troubleshooting theory, and preventative maintenance of devices. Interactive learning environment Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our interactive learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to: Interactive test bank with a practice exam to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam.Audio recordings of the book's CertMike Exam Essentials to help you review for the exam.

PRAISE FOR UNLOCK YOUR LEADERSHIP STORY "Energizing and actionable... Pat Wadors skillfully brings the magic of storytelling to life with a beautiful infusion of wisdom aimed at unlocking our full potential. This is an essential book for those looking to build a life rooted in meaning, joy, and purpose." --ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global "Pat Wadors is a world-class authority on helping leaders enhance their leadership abilities. This book offers a creative perspective, practical ideas, and lessons that apply to all facets of life and work." --JOHN DONAHOE, CEO, Nike "Pat Wadors's endearing book shows why storytelling is an invaluable leadership skill and clarifies how we each create our own story through the life and career choices we make. Readers at any age and career stage will benefit from the book's engaging stories and thoughtful questions." --AMY EDMONDSON, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School "Pat is an amazing storyteller, but what differentiates her from others is how she uses her gift of storytelling to help talented people unleash their genius and impact. Unlock Your Leadership Story is a business book written by a proven business executive, but the audience is that one worker/employee who can change the world simply by fully appreciating and understanding their unique leadership capability and purpose." --JOHNNY C. TAYLOR, JR., CEO, SHRM "Pat Wadors is one of the greatest people leaders I've ever worked with, building great teams and cultures with seemingly effortless ease. In this book, she reveals the secrets to her superpowers, and shows us the hard work, painful lessons, and inspiring stories that make her who she is, and can help you be a more effective leader and better person." --REID HOFFMAN, Co-Founder of LinkedIn and Partner at Greylock

Strategies and tools to become a better leader by developing an inclusive perspective at work Instead of seeing inclusiveness as a "trendy concept," The Power of Inclusion: The value of inclusion in contemporary leadership shows its audience on how inclusion is an emotion that is achieved only through effective practice abilities. This book delves into what inclusiveness promises us, discusses the relationship between inclusiveness, productivity, and diversity, evaluates concepts that are useful for us to increase our capacity for inclusion and looks at the obstacles that stand in the way of inclusion (such as unconscious prejudices) to help teach readers understand how to change and become an inclusive leader. Written by Dr. Riza Kadilar, President of European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC Global), this book explores topics including: How inclusion is effected when people feel respected, valued, trusted and safe, have a sense of belonging and are able to be their best self Why diversity in aspects like age, appearance, culture and education can be turned into a benefit for any organisation Why leaders must regard the differences, and not be regardless of the differences, of their team members The Power of Inclusion earns a well deserved spot on the bookshelves of all coaches and mentors, business leaders, HR professionals and managers who seek to reinvent their perspective surrounding timely interpersonal topics and achieve greater organisational cohesiveness and success as a result.

Comprehensive textbook examining meaningful connections between the subjects of Lie theory, differential geometry, and signal analysis A Bridge Between Lie Theory and Frame Theory serves as a bridge between the areas of Lie theory, differential geometry, and frame theory, illustrating applications in the context of signal analysis with concrete examples and images. The first part of the book gives an in-depth, comprehensive, and self-contained exposition of differential geometry, Lie theory, representation theory, and frame theory. The second part of the book uses the theories established in the early part of the text to characterize a class of representations of Lie groups, which can be discretized to construct frames and other basis-like systems. For instance, Lie groups with frames of translates, sampling, and interpolation spaces on Lie groups are characterized. A Bridge Between Lie Theory and Frame Theory includes discussion on: Novel constructions of frames possessing additional desired features such as boundedness, compact support, continuity, fast decay, and smoothness, motivated by applications in signal analysis Necessary technical tools required to study the discretization problem of representations at a deep level Ongoing dynamic research problems in frame theory, wavelet theory, time frequency analysis, and other related branches of harmonic analysis A Bridge Between Lie Theory and Frame Theory is an essential learning resource for graduate students, applied mathematicians, and scientists who are looking for a rigorous and complete introduction to the covered subjects.

Comprehensive forensic reference explaining how file systems function and how forensic tools might work on particular file systems File System Forensics delivers comprehensive knowledge of how file systems function and, more importantly, how digital forensic tools might function in relation to specific file systems. It provides a step-by-step approach for file content and metadata recovery to allow the reader to manually recreate and validate results from file system forensic tools. The book includes a supporting website that shares all of the data (i.e. sample file systems) used for demonstration in the text and provides teaching resources such as instructor guides, extra material, and more. Written by a highly qualified associate professor and consultant in the field, File System Forensics includes information on: Preliminary concepts for necessary studying file system forensics for anyone with basic computing experience but without specific knowledge on digital forensics and file systems File systems specific to Windows, Linux, and macOS, with coverage of FAT, ExFAT, and NTFS Advanced topics such as deleted file recovery, fragmented file recovery, searching for particular files, links, checkpoints, snapshots, and RAID Issues facing file system forensics today and various issues that might evolve in the field in the coming years File System Forensics is an essential, up-to-date reference on the subject for graduate and senior undergraduate students in digital forensics, as well as digital forensic analysts and other law enforcement professionals.

Practical, comprehensive resource for commercial interior design, covering research, execution, safety, sustainability, and legal considerations Designing Commercial Interiors explores the entire design process of commercial projects from planning to execution to teach the vital considerations that will make each project a success. This book delivers a solid understanding of the myriad factors in play throughout designing restaurants, offices, lodging, retail and healthcare facilities. Updates to the newly revised Fourth Edition include changes to office space design to promote flexibility, post-pandemic considerations for work and interior design, the latest industry certification requirements, sustainable design considerations. and safety/legal codes. Updated supplemental instructor's resources, including a revised instructor's manual with sample test questions and exercises are available on the companion website. A list of terms fundamental to each chapter has also been added at the end of each chapter. Other topics covered in Designing Commercial Interiors include: ● A thorough review of relevant design and research skills and methods ● How the global marketplace shapes designers' business activities ● Product specification principles, WELL, and LEED certification and credentials ● Accessible design in facilities, elements of evidence-based design, and adaptive reuse ● Project manager responsibilities, working with stakeholders, and special considerations for executive-level clients ● Project delivery methods, including design-bid-build, design-build, and integrated design Designing Commercial Interiors is an authoritative and complete reference on the subject for university and community college students in programs related to interior design and those preparing for the NCIDQ exam. The text is also valuable as a general reference for interior designers less familiar with commercial interior design.

Comprehensive introduction to manufacturing process planning in the context of the latest techniques being used in industry Manufacturing Process Planning is a comprehensive guide to the intricacies of the manufacturing planning process that leads readers through each stage of planning while providing practical examples that illustrate the manufacturing activities taking place at every juncture. Beginning with the fundamentals, the book bridges the gap between technical documents and product specifications, and how the information they contain can be effectively applied on the shop floor. The focus of this book is honed around four key areas: selection of manufacturing processes, process planning in sand casting, process planning in machining, and process planning in inspection. Each chapter highlights best practices for activities such as casting, mold design, machining sequence identification, geometrical validation, CNC programming, the preparation of inspection reports, and more. Special attention is paid to manufacturing cost estimation and pricing, ensuring that the production process is not only feasible but also cost-effective. To enhance the learning experience, the book comes complete with an active learning project brief and tutorial sessions, covering casting simulation, pattern design, and CNC simulation using freely available software. Manufacturing Process Planning includes information on: Fundamentals of casting, from heating the metal, to pouring the molten metal, to solidification and cooling, to determining casting quality and performing cleaning operations Definition and selection of workholding systems, covering principles of workholding, types of workholding systems, and general purpose of workholding devices for turning and milling Machine and cutting tool selection, and process parameter selection, covering specific guidelines in turning, milling, and drilling Documents for process planning, including process flow charts, routing sheets, and operation and tooling lists Providing a hands-on approach to mastering the principles of manufacturing process planning, Manufacturing Process Planning is an ideal resource for undergraduate and graduate academic courses that incorporate a lab component, as well as production planning supervisors and managers looking to hone their knowledge base.

Comprehensive textbook covering characterization techniques to understand the chemistry and structure of materials on surfaces and at interfaces Surface and Interface Analysis is a comprehensive textbook resource that covers everything readers need to know about surface energy, molecular speciation, and optical and physical characterization techniques. Assuming only basic knowledge of general chemistry (electronic orbitals, organic functional groups), physics (electromagnetic waves, Maxwell equations), physical chemistry (Schrödinger equation, harmonic oscillator), and mathematics (wave equations, covariance matrix), this textbook helps readers understand the underlying principles of the discussed characterization techniques and enables them to translate theoretical knowledge into applied skills through a Maieutic pedagogical approach. Written by a highly qualified professor, Surface and Interface Analysis: Fundamental Principles includes information on: Relationship between surface energy and the Gibbs free energy equation and surface characterization techniques that work in an ultra-high vacuum Measurement of binding energy of photoelectrons and relaxation processes that can occur upon or during the photoelectron emission process Governance of energy level of the valence band and what can be learned from analyzing the valence band with XPS Improvement of depth resolution in sputter profiling and artifacts that may be encountered during sputter depth profiling Surface and Interface Analysis is an ideal textbook resource on the subject for graduate students in the fields of solid state physics, optics, materials science, chemistry, and engineering who want to learn and apply advanced materials characterization methods, along with undergraduate students in advanced elective courses.

In this book, veterinary professionals are invited on a captivating journey through the life and business principles of Dr. Michele Drake, a true standout in the veterinary profession. For many DVMs, rather than them owning their business, the truth is, their business owns them. Most lack real freedom and abundance in their lives, sacrificing their own wellbeing for the love of animals and their communities. For many in the profession, this is seen as "just the way it is." But it doesn't have to be that way. Veterinary Leadership: A practical guide for practice owners and managers provides 10 core principles that any practice owner can learn and apply, which have served as the pillars of her successful practice ownership career. Her aim is about "Building the Practice You Want - 10 Steps to Creating a Remarkable Veterinary Hospital". More than just a theoretical philosophy, Veterinary Leadership: A practical guide for practice owners and managers combines a compelling story of a leader's journey to excellence - both professional and personal - with specific action items that others can take to follow in her footsteps. Each chapter contains a specific lesson with personal anecdotes, and ends with a set of action items to put that lesson into practice. By completing all the action steps in the book, practice leaders can create their own Veterinary Practice Operating System ("VPOS") that will empower them to lead a thriving hospital. Veterinary Leadership: A practical guide for practice owners and managers is intended for veterinary practice owners, associate DVMs, practice managers, and anyone else in the veterinary profession who wants to be part of creating a healthier and more productive workplace, and contributing to the long-term wellbeing of the veterinary profession.

Agroforestry is a brilliant land use farming practice that covers 1.6 billion hectares (78 percent in the tropics and 22 percent in the temperate regions) to enhance plant diversification, productivity, and livelihood across generations, maintaining eco-restoration. It ensures socioeconomic upliftment and a standard livelihood for people along with many ecosystem services for sustainable development under resilient climates, which are today's key topics popularized among policy makers, stakeholders, scientists, ecologists, and climate supporters in the tropical world. Agroforestry provides tangible and intangible benefits in sustainable ways in the tropical world. Modifying tree-crop interaction also plays a key role in plant productivity in different agroforestry systems in the tropics, which further ensures socioeconomic development and livelihood security. However, more than 75 percent of the world's poor directly depend on natural resources for their livelihoods. Adopting climate resilient agroforestry not only maximizes productivity and farmers' socioeconomic status but also mitigates climate change issues through carbon sequestrations for better carbon management in the tropics. However, various anthropogenic factors lead to natural resource degradations that induces climate change issues and maximizes carbon footprints. Farmers adopting sustainable farming practices, especially agroforestry in the tropics, in the long run, are not only benefitting from the additional income they can generate via selling carbon credits but also from improving their soil health, yield quality, acreage, and profitability. Carbon trading in tropical agroforestry is seen as a way to provide financial incentives for farmers' to adopt environmentally friendly practices, which helps to mitigate climate change. Moreover, agroforestry's importance and services are not on pause due its huge potential that to fulfill nine out of the seventeen sustainable development goals. Poverty reduction (SDG-1), a zero hunger policy (SDG-2), health improvement and good well-being (SDG-3), gender equality (SDG-5), economic growth and national development (SDG-8), reduction inequality (SDG-10), greater productivity (SDG-12), a climate action plan (SDG-13), and life on the land (SDG-15) are the key goals addressed that can be achieved through sustainable agroforestry practices. Therefore, scientific management strategies in agroforestry would maximize plant diversity and productivity, provide higher socioeconomic and livelihood generation, and maximize carbon restoration along with many other environmental services for sustainable development. In this context, the present book will address agroforestry management for livelihood security and sustainable development in the tropics. Ecological interactions and productivity in tropical agroforestry ensuring greater ecosystem services and livelihood resilience under changing climates are also discussed, as well as building livelihood resilience through monetization of carbon credits in agroforestry in the tropics. Livelihood and sustainability-based policy in agroforestry, its challenges, and a future roadmap are also included. This title focuses on new insights related to updated research, development and extension activities for combating climate change through carbon sequestration to enhance intensify greater productivity, and livelihood and ecosystem services for ensuring the goals of sustainable development.

An essential resource on effective language assessment, invaluable for a new generation of teachers and education researchers A Practical Guide to Language Assessment helps educators at every level redefine their approach to language assessment. Grounded in extensive research and aligned with the latest advances in language education, this comprehensive guide introduces foundational concepts and explores key principles in test development and item writing. Authored by a team of experienced language teacher educators, this book addresses the potential impacts of poorly designed tools and prepares teachers to make informed, effective assessment decisions. Perfect for developing test blueprints and crafting effective assessment tools, including those for young learners, A Practical Guide to Language Assessment bridges the gap between theory and practice to provide the real-world training educators need to successfully navigate the complexities of modern language assessment. Clear and accessible chapters highlight the critical role of well-designed assessments, emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate tools to accurately measure student proficiency, and discuss recent innovations and emerging needs. With practical examples and a focus on current innovations, including "ungrading" and the use of AI, A Practical Guide to Language Assessment: Explains the foundational concepts of language assessment with practical examples and clear explanations Bridges theoretical principles with practical applications, enabling educators to create effective test blueprints and assessment items and tasks Provides up-to-date coverage of timely topics such as the integration of AI in assessments and the ethical and legal considerations of language testing Features a wealth of in-depth examples of how theoretical concepts can be operationalized in practice A Practical Guide to Language Assessment is an essentialread forstudents in language education, as well as teachers, assessment managers, professional development trainers, and policymakers in language program evaluation.

Discover the latest edition of this authoritative textbook on plant biotechnology and genetic energy Plant biotechnology is a field of research and development in which scientific techniques are brought to bear on the creation and modification of new, beneficial plants and strains. Biotechnological techniques can be used to add nutritive value, increase resistance to diseases and pests, increase yields, and more. The production of biotech crops has increased over one hundred times since their introduction into commercial agriculture in 1996, making them the most rapidly-adopted crop category in the history of modern agriculture. Plant Biotechnology and Genetics is the essential introduction to this thriving research subject. Beginning with an overview of basic plant biology and genetics, it then moves to the fundamental elements of biotechnology. Now fully updated to reflect the latest research advances and technological breakthroughs, it continues to be a must-own for readers interested in the future of food production and more. Readers of the third edition of Plant Biotechnology and Genetics will also find: New chapters covering topics like genome editing, chloroplast genome engineering, and synthetic biology Updates throughout to incorporate increased coverage of haploid production, genomic selection, and more Summary and discussion questions in each chapter, along with a companion website incorporating images and lecture materials Plant Biotechnology and Genetics is ideal for advanced undergraduate and masters students in plant biotechnology courses, as well as professionals seeking a helpful reference guide.

A one-stop reference for veterinary clinicians in small animal practices Veterinary technicians play a vital role in the successful operation of any small animal practice. One of the most important types of case they will face is an emergency call related to a possibly toxic exposure, which demands that they assess clinical urgency, triage calls, offer guidelines for the collection of diagnostic samples, and more. Small Animal Toxicology Essentials offers a foundational, practical guide to the most common small animal toxins, their poisoning risks, and the essential steps required to evaluate client calls and provide timely, effective assistance. Fully updated for reflect the latest research and expand treatment of key subjects, this is the must-own reference for clinical professionals. Readers of the second edition of Small Animal Toxicology Essentials will also find: Updated treatment of all common toxins Detailed discussion of topics including differential diagnoses, clinical signs, laboratory sample collection, and many more Additional color photographs and tables to facilitate toxin identification Small Animal Toxicology Essentials is ideal for veterinary technicians and veterinary technician students, for those working in small animal or emergency practice, no matter the length of employment.

Advances in Analytical Techniques for Forensic Investigation is aimed to describe the applicability of different types of analytical techniques used for the forensic investigation, including FT-IR, chromatography, mass spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy, UV- vis spectroscopy, etc. This book will focus on current and emerging developments in the latest analytical techniques and methods used in the forensic investigation and sample analysis of various physical, chemical, and biological samples in order to facilitate the smooth conduction of justice.

Leading practical reference on managing in-hospital dental patients and medically complex outpatients with special health care needs Oral Medicine and Medically Complex Patients, Seventh Edition provides succinct yet comprehensive information on in-hospital care and outpatient management of medically complex dental patients, as well as the management of surgical and non-surgical problems of the maxillofacial region. This text follows a practical approach, organizing essential information into quickly referenced tables, easy to read diagrams, and step-by-step procedures. Replete with examples of hospital charting, notes, and consultations, the book provides thorough coverage of a broad scope of clinical problems and patient populations. Oral Medicine and Medically Complex Patients, Seventh Edition features: Up-to-date information on patient examination, assessment, diagnosis, and procedures Additional charts and tables, over 100 new color clinical images, expanded coverage on maxillofacial prosthodontics and increasingly prevalent medical and orofacial conditions An emphasis on recent research, scientific findings and guidelines from the pastdecade that inform treatment options and provide a strong evidence base for oral health care A companion website with downloadable tables, figures, and charts from the book Oral Medicine and Medically Complex Patients, Seventh Edition contains essential information for general practice, oral medicine, maxillofacial surgery, and pediatric dentistry residents, dental students, dentists in non-traditional practice settings, and all community-based dental practitioners. This text serves the needs of an increasing number of dental students, residents in general practice and specialty training programs, and a wide spectrum of dental practitioners engaged in the care of both hospitalized and ambulatory patients.

Plant Genomics introduces the complex relationship between the genome, microbiome, genes, and epigenetics of plants, as well as the range of molecular techniques applicable to investigating the unique facets of plant growth, development, and response to the environment. State-of-the-art science in the field is discussed, as well as future outlooks on what the next decade is likely to bring.    This book includes new techniques for modifying the plant genome and their impact on modifying plants to combat the impact of biotic and abiotic stresses, including those associated with climate change, new technologies including long and short read sequencing and proximity ligation and the combination of these technologies for assembling sequence data into chromosomes, a new chapter on the sequences of the chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes, and a dedicated chapter to epigenetics and the importance in gene regulation.   Written by a highly qualified author with significant published research contributions to the field, Plant Genomics includes information on: Structure and information content of the chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes and their use in phylogenyUse of transcriptomes from various tissues to identify expressed sequences and their identification as genesFunction of small regulatory RNAs and long non-coding RNAs and involvement of small RNAs in the control of gene expressionEpigenetic silencing of transposable elements and their release by stress and cross-generational contribution of epigenetic variationUse of the pan-genome to assemble a comprehensive germplasm for a particular crop species Plant Genomics is an ideal textbook for undergraduate courses on plant biology, particularly those focusing on molecular descriptions, and a helpful auxiliary text to plant biology laboratory courses. It will also be of interest to students in plant molecular biology, agricultural and food sciences, and plant, food, and crop bioengineering.

Bring mathematical principles to bear on engineering problems with this updated text The evolution of industrial processes has resulted in greater emphasis upon analytical and numerical problem solving. Process improvement through experimentation is impractical and consequently engineers must rely upon computational and technical analysis. Furthermore, the ease with which time-series data can be collected and processed has made harmonic signal interpretation routine. Thus, the ability of engineers to analyze, model, compute, and interpret process phenomena is crucial to professional practice. Problem Solving in Engineering meets these needs with a foundational introduction to mathematical techniques in applied sciences and engineering. Incorporating examples from a range of scientific fields, it communicates principles that can be adapted to many hardware-software combinations. Now fully updated to reflect the latest research and applications, it remains an essential tool for engineers and applied scientists everywhere. Readers of the second edition will also find: Extensive time devoted to problem formulationDetailed discussion of integro-differential equations and the processing and analysis of time-series dataThe use of vorticity transport for the solution of momentum, heat, and mass transfer problems in two dimensionsExamples and problems drawn from aviation, telegraphy, structural failures, railroad operation, chemical processes, automatic process control, seismology, neutron diffusion, gravitation, and quantum theoryMany additional narrative-type exercises written to appeal to students who find problems in context better suited to their learning styleSolutions manual available for qualified instructors Problem Solving in Engineering is ideal for advanced undergraduate, graduate students, and technical professionals in the physical sciences, specifically chemical, civil, biochemical, electrical, and mechanical engineering, as well as physics, chemistry, and biology.

A practical guide to reproducible and high impact mass spectrometry data analysis R Programming for Mass Spectrometry teaches a rigorous and detailed approach to analyzing mass spectrometry data using the R programming language. It emphasizes reproducible research practices and transparent data workflows and is designed for analytical chemists, biostatisticians, and data scientists working with mass spectrometry. Readers will find specific algorithms and reproducible examples that address common challenges in mass spectrometry alongside example code and outputs. Each chapter provides practical guidance on statistical summaries, spectral search, chromatographic data processing, and machine learning for mass spectrometry. Key topics include: Comprehensive data analysis using the Tidyverse in combination with Bioconductor, a widely used software project for the analysis of biological data Processing chromatographic peaks, peak detection, and quality control in mass spectrometry data Applying machine learning techniques, using Tidymodels for supervised and unsupervised learning, as well as for feature engineering and selection, providing modern approaches to data-driven insights Methods for producing reproducible, publication-ready reports and web pages using RMarkdown R Programming for Mass Spectrometry is an indispensable guide for researchers, instructors, and students. It provides modern tools and methodologies for comprehensive data analysis. With a companion website that includes code and example datasets, it serves as both a practical guide and a valuable resource for promoting reproducible research in mass spectrometry.

Comprehensive reference providing an evidence-based approach to the early treatment, recognition, and correction of developing malocclusions Recognizing and Correcting Developing Malocclusions provides an evidence-based approach to early treatment of developing malocclusions, presenting treatment protocols for mixed-dentition patients with various malocclusions and other orthodontic problems. Class I, Class II, and Class III malocclusions are covered extensively, along with eruptive deviations and different malocclusions. The literature is comprehensively reviewed to ensure that the reader thoroughly understands the development, phenotypic characteristics, and etiology of each type of malocclusion. Taking a problem-oriented approach, the authors provide detailed information for each case, develop comprehensive problem lists, and then present evidence-based treatment solutions. This newly revised and updated Second Edition contains comprehensive updates to all chapters and sections, including dental trauma and its consequences and sleep apnea in children. Containing figures, tables, patient pictures, and 3D rendered illustrations throughout to elucidate key concepts, Recognizing and Correcting Developing Malocclusions explores topics including: Assessing the degree of severity of a developing malocclusion and recognizing and correcting intra-arch deviationsGenetics of dental occlusions and malocclusions and mixed dentition orthodontic mechanicsStrategies for managing missing second premolar teeth in young patients and principles and techniques of premolar autotransplantationAbnormal eruption, function, and aesthetics, congenitally missing teeth, autotransplantation, and habitsConstruction of a diagnosis, treatment plan, and estimation of prognosis based on available diagnostic records produced by both old and new technologies Practical in approach but grounded in the literature, Recognizing and Correcting Developing Malocclusions is equally useful as a patient-side guide for clinicians and as a detailed reference for orthodontic and pediatric specialists and residents.

Comprehensive reference covering ultrasound techniques and findings in small animal practice with more than 2500 high-quality sonograms and illustrations Atlas of Small Animal Ultrasonography, Third Edition is a comprehensive reference for ultrasound techniques and findings in small animal practice. Offering more than 2500 high-quality sonograms and illustrations of normal structures and disorders, the book takes a systems-based approach to ultrasound examinations in small animals. With complete coverage of small animal ultrasonography, this reference guide is an essential resource for veterinary sonographers of all skill levels. In addition to updates reflecting current diagnostic imaging practice, the Third Edition adds two new chapters, on Point of Care Ultrasonography (POCUS) and on vascular diseases of the abdomen.  Also, pertinent ultrasound-assisted interventional procedures were added in several chapters. The Third Edition of Atlas of Small Animal Ultrasonography features: More than 2500 figures of normal and abnormal ultrasound features of the thorax, abdomen, neck, eye/orbit and musculoskeletal system Complementary imaging modalities when clinically pertinent to the clinical situation Additional surgical or histopathological specimens to best highlight the main features and complete case presentations Access to a companion website offering more than 150 annotated video loops of real-time ultrasound evaluations, illustrating the appearance of normal structures and common disorders Atlas of Small Animal Ultrasonography remains an essential teaching and reference tool for novice and advanced veterinary sonographers alike. SmallAnimalUltrasonography.com Visit the authors' companion website for an extensive library of videos and tutorials (over 250) expanding notions highlighted in this book and beyond. Discover additional cases to widen your clinical knowledge.

"Process control deals primarily with the control of variables in process plants, including chemicals (commodity and specialty), pharmaceuticals, water/wastewater, refineries, pulp/paper, power generation, ore processing, etc. A highly mathematical and theoretical version is taught as part of the undergraduate curriculum of any chemical engineering program and employs many of the same principles in control engineering, which is more identified with electrical and computer engineering. For those working in actual process plants, a more straightforward, concrete guide is necessary"--

"For pastoral counselors and clergy people seeking to learn about effective therapeutic techniques, The Pastoral Counseling Treatment Planner is a lifesaver. And for secular therapists integrating elements of their client's spiritual beliefs system into the treatment process, this book can guide the way. Patterned after the bestselling The Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, this resource draws on a variety of Western religious belief systems, and offers step-by-step guidelines on counseling clients and parishioners through a variety of life dilemmas. This sourcebook is organized around 31 of the most common problems people seek counseling for, including life challenges, such as marital conflict, grief, and chronic illness, as well as challenges of faith. For each problem, behavioral definitions and potential counseling goals are provided, along with dozens of suggested interventions--many of which draw upon the client's faith as a source of healing"--

An exploration of connected intelligent edge, artificial intelligence, and machine learning for B5G/6G architecture Artificial Intelligence for Future Networks illuminates how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) influence the general architecture and improve the usability of future networks like B5G and 6G through increased system capacity, low latency, high reliability, greater spectrum efficiency, and support of massive internet of things (mIoT). The book reviews network design and management, offering an in-depth treatment of AI oriented future networks infrastructure. Providing up-to-date materials for AI empowered resource management and extensive discussion on energy-efficient communications, this book incorporates a thorough analysis of the recent advancement and potential applications of ML and AI in future networks. Each chapter is written by an expert at the forefront of AI and ML research, highlighting current design and engineering practices and emphasizing challenging issues related to future wireless applications. Some of the topics explored in Artificial Intelligence for Future Networks include: Signal processing and detection, covering preprocess and level signals, transform signals and extract features, and training and deploying AI models and systemsChannel estimation and prediction, covering channel characteristics, modeling, and classic learning-aided and AI-aided estimation techniquesResource allocation, covering resource allocation optimization and efficient power consumption for different computing paradigms such as Cloud, Edge, Fog, IoT, and MECAntenna design using AI, covering basics of antennas, EM simulator/optimization algorithms, and surrogate modeling Identifying technical roadblocks and sharing cutting-edge research on developing methodologies, Artificial Intelligence for Future Networks is an essential reference on the subject for professionals and researchers involved in the field of wireless communications and networks, along with graduate and PhD students in electrical and computer engineering programs of study.

The Science and Treatment of Psychological Disorders 16th Edition balances theory and research with practice and clinical application to give learners a solid foundation in psychopathology and develops their understanding with up-to-date and relevant examples and contexts. From its first edition, the focus of this book has always been on the balance and blending of research and clinical application and on the effort to involve the learner in the problem solving engaged in by clinicians and scientists. It continues to emphasize an integrative approach, showing how psychopathology is best understood by considering multiple perspectives -- biological, cognitive, behavioral, and socio-emotional -- and how these varying perspectives can provide us with the clearest accounting of the causes of these disorders as well as the best possible treatments. With this 16th edition, "Abnormal Psychology" is dropped from the title. The importance of stigma and mental illness is discussed throughout the book, and never is this more important than now when many social ills are too easily blamed on mental illness (e.g., gun violence) while we continue to warehouse people with mental illness in jails at an astonishing rate. With each new edition, authors Ann Kring and Sheri Johnson update, make changes, and streamline features to enhance both the scholarly and pedagogical characteristics of the book. They also devote considerable effort to couching complex concepts in prose that is sharp, clear, and vivid. The domains of psychopathology and intervention continue to become increasingly multifaceted and technical. Therefore, good coverage of psychological disorders must engage students and foster the focused attention necessary to acquire a deep, critical understanding of the material.

"Life history traits are defined as those related to the timing and magnitude of major events in the life of an organism (e.g., birth, maturation, reproduction, and death). Life history theory aims at explaining the huge variation in these trait values and their combinations that we see in nature. Hence, life history strategies are at the heart of evolutionary ecology, illuminating how organisms are structured and how they allocate resources, behave, and evolve, in response to different environmental pressures. Throughout the years, the study of life history evolution has experienced some major advances. First, while classical life history theory relied on optimization approaches and had some major empirical successes, more advanced approaches, involving frequency- and density-dependence, explicit population dynamics, and evolutionary game theory, have further promoted our understanding in the field. Second, while classical theory often emerged from observations of life history patterns in a specific group of animals (e.g., clutch size in birds), later work extended and further developed these principles to the study of a variety of organisms including different groups of vertebrates, invertebrates (in particular, arthropods), plants, fungi, and even bacteria. At the same time, concepts from life history evolution were used to promote our understanding of human evolutionary ecology. Third, while classical life history theory often focused on a few basic life history traits, most commonly including lifespan, growth, and investment in reproduction, later works extended our view to consider additional traits such as dispersal, mating systems, sociality, etc., either as life history traits on their own merit or in the context of their interaction with major life history traits (e.g., investment in reproduction and longevity). Fourth, while classical life history theory often addressed the evolution of each organism independently, later advances extended this approach to consider life history evolution also in the context of inter-specific and even community level co-evolutionary interactions. Fifth, with the advance in molecular, genetic, and physiological methods, we can now better understand the underlying proximate mechanisms of life history patterns. Sixth, while theory often focusses on evolutionary responses to environmental conditions, we now have accumulating evidence that evolutionary processes may occur at short enough time scale to allow eco-evolutionary feedback loops."--

Presents recent research on the development, spread, and impact of online misinformation during crisis events Due to the advent of the internet and the proliferation of social media platforms over the last twenty-five years, the spread of misinformation during times of crisis is more prevalent than ever before. Under conditions such as extreme weather events, global pandemics, natural disasters, terrorism, and political unrest, the real-time exchange of misinformation occurs rapidly through various social media platforms--posing a significant challenge to government officials, researchers, and public health experts tasked with identifying and correcting the erroneous information. Communication and Misinformation addresses a variety of important questions and issues related to social media misinformation during times of crisis. Bringing together a team of contributors with extensive research experience in the subject, this timely volume explores the implications of public reliance on social media to obtain information, or misinformation, from social media platforms and online social network members they trust. In-depth, yet accessible chapters examine the increasingly critical role that risk and health communication play in the modern world, discuss the importance of identifying and analyzing the dissemination and impact of misinformation on various segments of the population, offer strategies for correcting misinformation with evidence-based explanations for causes of crisis events, and more. Designed to help reduce the impact misinformation has on public perceptions of the risk and severity of crisis events, Communication and Misinformation: Addresses social media misinformation during times of crisis across multiple contexts and perspectives, including political communication, reputational management, and social network theory Explores the research implications inherent in studying online misinformation during crisis events Discusses autocoding, AI approaches to misinformation detection and intervention, and other recent advances in research Offers a range of real-world solutions to combat misinformation and reduce harm, including inoculation, pre-emptive refutation, and argument-based correction approaches Edited by a leading scholar in the field, Communication and Misinformation: Crisis Events in the Age of Social Media is an essential resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, instructors, scholars, and public- and private-sector professionals in risk and crisis communication, strategic communication, public relations, and media studies.

Learn to navigate a world of deepfakes, phishing attacks, and other cybersecurity threats emanating from generative artificial intelligence In an era where artificial intelligence can create content indistinguishable from reality, how do we separate truth from fiction? In FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions, cybersecurity and deception expert Perry Carpenter unveils the hidden dangers of generative artificial intelligence, showing you how to use these technologies safely while protecting yourself and others from cyber scams and threats. This book provides a crucial understanding of the potential risks associated with generative AI, like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, offering effective strategies to avoid falling victim to their more sinister uses. This isn't just another book about technology - it's your survival guide to the digital jungle. Carpenter takes you on an insightful journey through the "Exploitation Zone," where rapid technological advancements outpace our ability to adapt, creating fertile ground for deception. Explore the mechanics behind deepfakes, disinformation, and other cognitive security threats. Discover how cybercriminals can leverage even the most trusted AI systems to create and spread synthetic media and use it for malicious purposes. At its core, FAIK is an empowering exposé in which Carpenter effectively weaves together engaging narratives and practical insights, all aimed to equip you with the knowledge to recognize and counter advanced tactics with practical media literacy skills and a deep understanding of social engineering. You will: Learn to think like a hacker to better defend against digital threats. Gain practical skills to identify and defend against AI-driven scams. Develop your toolkit to safely navigate the "Exploitation Zone." See how bad actors exploit fundamental aspects of generative AI to create weapons grade deceptions. Develop practical skills to identify and resist emotional manipulation in digital content. Most importantly, this is ultimately an optimistic book as it predicts a powerful and positive outcome as a period of cooperation, something now inconceivable, develops as it always does during crises and the future is enhanced by amazing new technologies and fabulous opportunities on the near horizon. Written by an expert, yet accessible to everyone, FAIK is an indispensable resource for anyone who uses technology and wants to stay secure in the evolving digital landscape. This book not only prepares you to face the onslaught of digital deceptions and AI-generated threats, but also teaches you to think like a hacker to better defend against them.

Updated edition of the definitive guide to investment valuation tools and techniques Investment Valuation: Tools and Techniques for Determining the Value of Any Asset delves into valuation techniques for a variety of different asset classes, including real options, start-up firms, unconventional assets, distressed companies and private equity, real estate, and many more, and explains how to choose the right model for any given asset valuation scenario. The models are presented with real-world examples so as to capture some of the problems inherent in applying these models, with discussion of differences and common elements between the models to provide readers with a holistic understanding of the subject matter. Written by a professor of finance who is widely regarded as one of the best educators and thinkers on the topic of investment valuation, this newly revised and updated Fourth Edition explores topics including: Understanding financial statements, the basics of risk, and tests and evidence for market efficiency Estimating risk parameters and costs of financing, terminal value, and equity value per share Using scenario analysis, decision trees, and simulations for probabilistic approaches in valuation Investment Valuation: Tools and Techniques for Determining the Value of Any Asset is an essential resource for all investors and students of financial markets seeking an all-in-one guide to expand their valuation knowledge and make better investment decisions.