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With the latest insights from the world of communication studies into the nature of corporate reputation, this new addition to Wiley-Blackwell s series of handbooks on communication and media reflects the growing visibility of large businesses ethical profiles, and tracks the benefits that positive public attitudes can bring.

Discover a collection of meta-heuristic algorithms for distributed systems in different application domains Meta-heuristic techniques are increasingly gaining favor as tools for optimizing distributed systems--generally, to enhance the utility and precision of database searches. Carefully applied, they can increase system effectiveness, streamline operations, and reduce cost. Since many of these techniques are derived from nature, they offer considerable scope for research and development, with the result that this field is growing rapidly. Meta-Heuristic Algorithms for Advanced Distributed Systems offers an overview of these techniques and their applications in various distributed systems. With strategies based on both global and local searching, it covers a wide range of key topics related to meta-heuristic algorithms. Those interested in the latest developments in distributed systems will find this book indispensable. Meta-Heuristic Algorithms for Advanced Distributed Systems readers will also find: Analysis of security issues, distributed system design, stochastic optimization techniques, and more Detailed discussion of meta-heuristic techniques such as the genetic algorithm, particle swam optimization, and many others Applications of optimized distribution systems in healthcare and other key industries Meta-Heuristic Algorithms for Advanced Distributed Systems is ideal for academics and researchers studying distributed systems, their design, and their applications.

Discover the utility of your organization's data with Microsoft Power BIIn Beginning Power BI for Business Users: Learning to Turn Data into Insights, accomplished data professional and business intelligence expert Paul Fuller delivers an intuitive and accessible handbook for professionals seeking to use Microsoft's Power BI to access, analyze, understand, report, and act on the data available to their organizations. In the book, you'll discover Power BI's robust feature set, learn to ingest and model data, visualize and report on that data, and even use the DAX scripting language to unlock still more utility from Microsoft's popular program.Beginning with general principles geared to readers with no or little experience with reporting or data analytics tools, the author walks you through how to manipulate common, publicly available data sources--including Excel files and relational databases. You'll also learn to:* Use the included and tested sample code to work through the helpful examples included by the author* Conduct data orchestration and visualization to better understand and gain insights from your dataAn essential resource for business analysts and Excel power users reaching the limits of that program's capabilities, Beginning Power BI for Business Users will also benefit data analysts who seek to prepare reports for their organizations using Microsoft's flexible and intuitive software.

An expert's guide to creating safety in educational environments and responding correctly when the unthinkable happens In All Clear: Lessons from a Decade Managing School Crises, safety expert Chris Joffe shows district and school leaders how to create safety in school environments and develop a plan for responding effectively in the event of emergency--whether it be from an allergy attack or an active shooter. In our ever-changing educational and cultural landscape, this is a critical resource. A sought-after safety trainer and consultant for schools, Chris draws on decades of experience to guide and empower district and school leaders to prepare for and execute crucial next steps in the wake of a school emergency. The techniques in this book are not just hypothetical. Chris Joffe has a substantive background in emergency and crisis response, and Joffe Emergency Services has been trusted to put preparedness plans into place across U.S. school districts, charter schools, private schools, and global companies. With this book, you'll learn how to prioritize the health and safety of your students in a way that considers the unique attributes of your school or district. Follow a thoughtful but realistic approach to planning for and responding to emergency situations and recovering from crises Gain the micro-level tools and confidence to help your community stay safer, including emergency response techniques and leadership strategies Address environmental, social, and other barriers to school safety, in partnership with community stakeholders Learn communication strategies that you can use to teach others how to respond in times of crisis, without generating panicAll Clear empowers district and school leaders, heads of school, and school security professionals--as well as teachers, parents, and other youth leaders--to create secure learning environments where students can feel safe.

Natural Products and their Bioactives in Antidiabetic Drug DiscoveryEnables researchers to effectively understand and use bioactive compounds to target, prevent, and manage diabetesNatural Products and Their Bioactives in Antidiabetic Drug Discovery provides readers with an overview of recent research in new drug discovery against diabetic complications based on bioactives from NPs, bridging the gap between the public research institutes and private companies working to find drugs to treat diabetes. To aid in reader comprehension, the text includes case studies and illustrated examples in relevant chapters.Part one presents chapters on fundamental concepts of diabetes mellitus (DM) and recent drug discovery progress along with the various druggable targets and challenges. Part two covers bioactive compounds targeting Type-1 Diabetes. Part three focuses on Type-2 Diabetes. In Part four, the contributors address gestational DM prevention and management with natural compounds.Written by a global team of experts in the field, Natural Products and their Bioactives in Antidiabetic Drug Discovery covers sample topics such as:* Obesity risk factor in patients with T1DM and possible role of nutritional therapy in its management* Use of natural non-insulin drugs as a novel approach to enhance therapeutic outcomes against T1DM* Effectiveness of functional foods in intervening the diabetic complications and realistic results in clinical trials* Implementation of nanotechnology in improving the bioavailability and reducing the threshold dose of bioactive compounds* Various antidiabetic mechanisms of action of different polyphenols and immunomodulatory role of NPs bioactives relevance in T1DM therapy* Effects of natural products on genetics of gestational diabetesWith comprehensive coverage of recent research in new drug discovery against diabetic complications based on bioactives from NPs, Natural Products and Their Bioactives in Antidiabetic Drug Discovery is an essential resource for researchers and professionals involved in drug discovery and development, health care, medicinal chemistry, phytochemistry, plant science, and toxicology.

A practically-focused resource for business valuation professionals Financial Valuation: Applications and Models provides authoritative reference and practical guidance on the appropriate, defensible way to prepare and present business valuations.

The easy way to understand and retain all the concepts taught in pre-calculus classesPre-Calculus All-in-One For Dummies is a great resource if you want to do you best in Pre-Calculus. Packed with lessons, examples, and practice problems in the book, plus extra chapter quizzes online, it gives you absolutely everything you need to succeed in pre-calc. Unlike your textbook, this book presents the essential topics clearly and concisely, so you can really understand the stuff you learn in class, score high on your tests (including the AP Pre-Calculus exam!), and get ready to confidently move ahead to upper-level math courses. And if you need a refresher before launching into calculus, look no further--this book has your back.* Review what you learned in algebra and geometry, then dig into pre-calculus* Master logarithms, exponentials, conic sections, linear equations, and beyond* Get easy-to-understand explanations that match the methods your teacher uses* Learn clever shortcuts, test-taking tips, and other hacks to make your life easierPre-Calculus All-in-One For Dummies is the must-have resource for students who need to review for exams or just want a little (or a lot of!) extra help understanding what's happening in class.

What makes a regular electric grid a "smart" grid? It basically comes down to digital technologies that enable two-way communication between a utility and its customers, as opposed to the traditional electric grid, where power flows in one direction. Based on statistics and available research, smart grids globally attract the largest investment venues in smart cities. Smart grids and city buildings that are connected in smart cities contribute to significant financial savings and contribute to improve the economy. The smart grid has a multitude of components, including controls, computers, automation, and new technologies and equipment working together. These technologies work in conjunction with the electrical grid to respond digitally to our quickly changing electric demand.The investment in smart grid technology also has certain challenges. The interconnected feature of smart grids is valuable, but it tremendously increases their susceptibility to threats. It is crucial to make sure that smart grids are made secure wherein number of technologies are employed to increase the real-time situational awareness and the ability to support renewables and system automation to increase the reliability, efficiency and safety of the electric grid.This exciting new volume covers all of these technologies, including the basic concepts and the problems and solutions involved with the practical applications in the real world. Whether for the veteran engineer or scientist, the student, or a manager or other technician working in the field, this volume is a must-have for any library.

The definitive organization management text for executives and aspiring business leaders Organization: Contemporary Principles and Practices, Second Edition is the completely updated and revised landmark guide to "macro" organization theory and design, fully grounded in current international practice.

Get well on your way to business successStarting & Running a Business All-in-One For Dummies is a treasure trove of useful information for new or would-be business owners in the UK. This comprehensive guide will help with every part of starting your own business and keeping it running. Generate great business ideas, navigate legal considerations, finance your new business, create a solid business plan, and spread the word through marketing. With this guide, everything you need is in one place, so you don't have to bounce from book to book as you learn. And it's all written in simple terms anyone can understand. You'll be flipping that sign around to open up shop any day now!* Get UK-specific advice on structuring and launching your own business* Learn the most effective methods of marketing, virtually and otherwise* Keep your books in order and find success in your first year of business* Write a stellar business plan and hire good people to keep your business goingThis book is for any new entrepreneur looking to start a UK business from the ground up and keep it running successfully, as well as veteran entrepreneurs who want to get up-to-date on the latest business trends.

The prime objective of developing this book is to provide meticulous details about the basic and advanced concepts of fuzzy logic and its all-around applications to different fields of mathematics and engineering. The basic steps of fuzzy inference systems starting from the core foundation of the fuzzy concepts are presented in this book. The fuzzy theory is a mathematical concept and, at the same time, it is applied to many versatile engineering fields and research domains related to computer science. The fuzzy system offers some knowledge about uncertainty and is also related to the theory of probability. A fuzzy logic-based model acts as the classifier for many different types of data belonging to several classes. Covered in this book are topics such as the fundamental concepts of mathematics, fuzzy logic concepts, probability and possibility theories, and evolutionary computing to some extent. The combined fields of neural network and fuzzy domain (known as the neuro-fuzzy system) are explained and elaborated. Each chapter has been produced in a very lucid manner, with grading from simple to complex to accommodate the anticipated different audiences. The application-oriented approach is the unique feature of this book. Audience This book will be read and used by a broad audience including applied mathematicians, computer scientists, and industry engineers.

Learn to influence audiences with storyopia: Stories that take them on a journey from what is to what could be:Storytelling in Presentations For Dummies shows you how to develop and deliver a presentation through storytelling, keeping audience interested, and most importantly, making them heroes that take action towards change. You'll learn how to cull stories from your own experiences, and before you know it, you'll have more stories than Aesop has fables. You'll learn about the latest presentation software, so you can integrate visuals into your presentations and avoid the dreaded "Death by PowerPoint." You'll also learn how to deal with challenging on-the-spot situations, deliver investor pitches and executive briefs, and present a paper at a conference. Additionally, find out how to deliver someone else's content and make it your own.This book will help you level up anywhere you need to present information by mastering the art of savvy presentations--the most effective business communications tools of our time.* Identify experiences that can be molded into stories that drive change.* Prepare powerful openings to hook your audience right away whether delivering in person, online, or hybrid* Have your audience get the most from your presentation with an effective call to action* Prepare a storyboard, which is like a frame-by-frame roadmap, that will mesh together what you'll show and what you'll tell* Leverage software like Canva, Prezi, and Storyboarder to tie your presentation together* Enjoy the colorful 8-page mini-booklet, "Storytelling to Storyboarding"This Dummies guide is perfect for any professional who needs to present, and at some time all professionals do. It's also for entrepreneurs who want to build community and grow their business, in addition to students who want to wow teachers and classmates.

Unlock the mysteries of cryptocurrency investingInvesting In Cryptocurrency For Dummies gives you detailed information and the expert advice you need to successfully add cryptocurrency to your investment portfolio. If you're interested in making money in the unregulated cryptocurrency markets, this is the guide for you. You'll learn how to buy and sell digital currencies, profiting from price fluctuations regardless of the market environment. You'll also gain the knowledge you need to make smart long-term investments in crypto. Real-world examples show you how to maximize your profit potential and avoid common pitfalls.* Figure out what cryptocurrency is and learn the ins and outs of the crypto market* Learn how to buy and sell digital currencies* Understand cryptocurrency wallets and why you need one* Make smart trades for the long and medium term* Incorporate cryptocurrency into a broader strategy for a diversified portfolioInvesting In Cryptocurrency For Dummies is a great resource, whether you're a curious newbie who has countless crypto questions or an experienced investor who wants to expand their crypto strategy.

Get hooked on crocheting with these fun and easy-to-follow patterns!Crocheting is fun, functional, and stress-relieving--get started today with Crochet Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it offers patterns that cover gift ideas, clothing, accessories, and beyond. You'll love the full-color photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand instructions throughout. Even if you've never followed a written pattern before, you can crochet amazing designs with the practical, modern patterns inside. Put your skills into practice and create potholders, skirts, hats--you name it! This friendly guide will help you pick the right hooks and yarn, figure out how to read the patterns, step you through, and then finish your crocheted masterpieces.* Select the right supplies for your projects* Learn how to read and follow crochet pattern* Practice working common stitches and create fun items* Make gifts for friends, clothing for yourself, and cold-weather wearNeed more practice? Want fun new ideas? Just getting started? All crocheters welcome!

Critical appraisal of architectural design and management in the digital age through international perspectives Architectural Design and Management in the Digital Age delivers an evaluation of digitalisation in the evolving processes of architecture, providing a holistic treatment of the subject in terms of technologies, human context, emerging concepts, and the management of digital projects. This book includes analysis of: the advantages of digital technology in appropriate circumstances but also to appreciate that alternative methods may continue to provide considerable benefits for other situations. the implications of the digital world for creativity and architectural quality, the diversity of people who could be involved, and reaching the disadvantaged and disenfranchised. the role of the architect and other professionals within design and management processes. how emphasis on data management is creating diverging practices, which involve new concepts and definitions that require interpretation, especially with regard to experiences of design processes in different countries. Providing fresh reflections on a myriad of timely topics, Architectural Design and Management in the Digital Age: International Perspectives is an essential resource for researchers, academics, and advanced students in architecture, design management, and construction, along with professionals in those disciplines.

Intentional Power: The 6 Essential Leadership Skills for Triple Bottom Line Impact is THE playbook for modern leaders.Intentional Power: The 6 Essential Leadership Skills for Triple Bottom Line Impact explores how the transition from shareholder capitalism to stakeholder capitalism has created an urgent need for a new model of leadership; a model that enables leaders to navigate competing demands from both internal and external stakeholders including the most racially and age-diverse workforce in history, activist investors, purpose-driven customers, and global government regulators.Intentional Power argues persuasively for a more inclusive, comprehensive approach to leadership disrupting the conventional approach that has been taught for decades in business books, management courses, and by traditional leaders themselves. It is a guide for delivering triple bottom-line impact: enhancing profits, people, and the planet.Written by Lisen Stromberg, JeanAnn Nichols, and Corey Jones, three leadership experts who bring a wealth of experience from their decades of working within companies and alongside leaders as advisors, coaches, and corporate consultants, Intentional Power is a call to action for the next generation of leaders to move beyond an entirely individual focus toward a more sustainable approach to lead and succeed.Deeply researched, the authors draw on an extensive review of the latest literature and insights on leadership development, cognitive and positive psychology, organizational design, and performance management, as well as extensive interviews with leaders across several industries to highlight the most critical skills required by today's executives and managers. They offer a new model of leadership, the HEARTI(r) model, built on six core competencies: Humility, Empathy, Accountability, Resiliency, Transparency, and Inclusivity. These 6 leadership skills are essential for success in today's new world of work.You'll also find:* A comprehensive, inclusive, and effective approach to leading organizations through the rest of the 21st century* Examples from leaders across numerous industries who are driving impact for the teams, the companies, and the world at large* Practical "How-To's" and actionable Leader Tool Kit activities to help you learn and apply the skills discussed in the bookAn essential and exciting new resource for next-generation and practicing leaders ready to create profitable companies full of meaning and purpose, Intentional Power is the hands-on leadership guide that founders, entrepreneurs, directors, executives, managers, and impact-driven employees everywhere have been waiting for.

In nanomedicine and nano-delivery systems, materials in the nanoscale range are used as diagnostic instruments or to administer therapeutic compounds to particular targeted regions in a controlled manner. By delivering precise medications to specified locations and targets, nanotechnology provides several advantages in treating chronic human illnesses. The use of nanomedicine (including chemotherapeutic medicines, biological agents, immunotherapeutic agents, etc.) in the treatment of various diseases has recently seen many notable applications. This book aims to be a single source material for understanding all the current and novel advancements in the field of nanotechnology. In the groundbreaking book the reader will find Biodegradable and non-biodegradable formulations, and properties such as size, shape, charge, inertness, efficacy, morphology, and more. Show how different nanoparticles, such as lipid-based, viral vector-based, and metal, uphold very significant properties individually, suggesting applicability in various management tactics. Examines how genetic information-carrying entities are becoming the norm for eradicating some diseases. Gathers an exhaustive amount of information on routes of administration such as the oral route, mucosal immunity, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal. Explores the legal regulations for nanotechnology-based approaches.

Learn to reconnect your brain and heart to find happiness and engagement at work and in lifeIn Freedom to be Human: Fifteen Million Lessons in Happiness, cofounder and CEO of The Happiness Index Matthew Phelan delivers a fascinating dive into data from over 100 countries and 2 million human beings that helps us understand what really drives our engagement and happiness at work. Grounded in an evidence-based and neuroscientific approach, the book skips the memes and inspirational quotes in favor of data and insights based on real-time information from real people.In the book, you'll learn that "engagement" is what our brains need, and "happiness" is what our hearts need. You'll discover what we need to thrive and succeed in work and life, as well as:* A step-by-step approach to learning from real-world data about happiness* Practical lessons applicable to any organization that will help both individuals and groups succeed* Case studies from recognizable firms around the world and interviews with executives to help bring the data to lifeA simultaneously inspirational and hands-on treatment of a subject of singular importance to everyone in the working world, Freedom to be Human will benefit executives, managers, and other business leaders, as well as founders, business owners, and anyone else interested in helping the people around them flourish.

Parasitic InfectionsUnderstand and defeat a scourge of public health with this cutting-edge guideParasitic diseases are considered as an important public health problem due to the high morbidity and mortality rates, particularly in countries where climate and level of economic development create serious challenges to the creation of public health infrastructure, thus can make parasitic infections both graver and more difficult to contain. As we come to understand the global ramifications of public health, there has never been a more crucial time to understand these infections and the processes by which they can be managed and defeated.Parasitic Infections is a comprehensive overview of parasitic immunopathology, including the fundamentals of parasite biology, mechanisms and processes of infection, and the key steps of drug discovery and treatment. In addition to detailed coverage of the most commonly encountered infectious parasites, analysis of the immune system provides material pertinent to any possible parasitic infection. The result is an essential contribution to public health research.Parasitic Infections readers will also find:* A careful balance of parasite immunopathology and pharmaceutical analysis* Detailed discussion of parasites such as protozoans, helminths, and ectoparasites* Case studies and in-depth analyses written by authors around the world on the basis of first hand investigationParasitic Infections is a must-read for researchers or professionals in immunology, biology, medicinal chemistry, drug development or pharmaceutical research, and all related fields.

Global warming is having a huge impact on the world's ecosystem. Glaciers have shrunk, ice on rivers and lakes is breaking up early, and plant and animal ranges have relocated. On a worldwide scale, the threat posed by climate change and pollution is clearly obvious. A green and sustainable future necessitates using renewable resources to produce fuels, chemicals, and materials. This investigates diverse bioprocesses that are crucial to everyday life, including the key concerns regarding the generation of biofuels, energy and food securities along with waste management. Commercial interest in biotechnological processes has risen to produce pharmaceuticals, health supplements, foodstuffs, biofuels, and chemicals using a biocatalyst such as enzymes, microorganisms, plant cells, or animal cells in a bioreactor. The sustainability of renewable biomass, replacement of depleted fossil fuels, and the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from the existing chemical and oil industries are the key benefits of switching to bioproducts.This book aims to discuss bioprocessing to produce biofuels, biobased chemicals, bioproducts, and biomass biorefinery processes. This involves designing novel pretreatment and fractionation technologies for lignocellulose biomass into cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin and the conversion of these streams into biofuels and biobased chemicals via biochemical and thermochemical routes. This book also covers the advancement of oleaginous microorganisms for biofuels and nutraceutical, biological wastewater treatment.Written and edited by authors from leading biotechnology research groups from across the world, this exciting new volume covers all of these technologies, including the basic concepts and the problems and solutions involved with the practical applications in the real world. Whether for the veteran engineer or scientist, the student, or a manager or other technician working in the field, this volume is a must-have for any library.

Explore the "why," "what," and "how" of formative assessments in the classroom In The Formative Assessment Handbook: Resources to Improve Learning Outcomes for All Students, the authors, with over 40 years of cumulative classroom, school, and district and state-level experience, deliver a crucial toolkit of ready-to-go ideas, activities, and reproducibles that make it easy to implement formative assessment quickly, effectively, and efficiently. You'll also learn what formative assessment is, what it looks like, and why it's a critical component to student achievement. The authors explain how to set your classroom up for success and develop & select learning targets and success criteria to create a clear pathway and roadmap for your formative assessments. You'll also find: Up-to-date research supporting the use of formative assessment in the classroom Instructions for properly utilizing pre-assessments Collaborative routines you can implement during instruction Discussions of dialogic teaching and dialectic synergyAn indispensable resource for both new and veteran K-12 educators, The Formative Assessment Handbook will also prove invaluable to administrators and educational coaches.

Accounting Information Systems presents a modern, professional perspective that develops the necessary skills students need to be the accountants of the future. Through high-quality assessment and a tool-agnostic approach, students learn course concepts more efficiently and understand how course concepts are applied in the workplace through real-world application. To help students to be the accountants of the future, the authors incorporate their own industry experience and help showcase how AIS concepts are used through tools, spotlighting real accounting professionals and job opportunities. This international edition provides new and expanded coverage of topics, including components of AIS, database forms and reports, and software tools for graphical documentation. The edition also includes new cases from across the world in the "In the Real World" feature in select chapters, showing how the concepts in the chapter apply to a real-world company or business. Every chapter now includes new Concept Review questions at the end of each section, focusing on key points students need to remember.

Become the best version of yourself using these practical frameworks exploring the power of performance coaching from a Top NYC Executive Coach.Coach Yourself! is a guide for people who are committed to increasing their awareness about behaviors that aren't serving them at work or in the rest of their lives, and then taking the necessary actions to move forward. If you're ready to explore changing habits and behaviors to improve how you show up in work and life, this book is for you. With practical and accessible frameworks exploring the power of performance coaching, Top NYC Executive Coach Antonia Bowring teaches readers to use her performance coaching formula: increased awareness + changed behavior = flourishing individual and thriving work performance.Bowring offers recipes, frameworks, and tools you can use to navigate the exhilarating, and inevitably bumpy, journey through your professional life. You'll discover:* Foundational definitions and concepts, including discussions about the different kinds of coaching, the benefits they bring to the table, and the processes they use* The importance of your values, and how they anchor your progress through your coaching journey* Communication strategies used by the world's most effective problem-solvers and decision-makers in the worldWhile this will be an essential guide for professionals and leaders, anyone can pick up this book and apply the frameworks to various aspects of their life. The essence of coaching is that we have the answers inside ourselves, and the role of the coach is to help us access our own answers.

Get the 411 on real estate investment trusts (REITs) and how they might fit into your portfolioAre you looking for exciting--but responsible--new investment opportunities that go beyond simple stocks and bonds?In REITs For Dummies, celebrated investing lecturer and author Brad Thomas delivers an easy-to-understand guide to getting started with real estate investment trusts--also known as "REITs." These flexible and lucrative investment tools package together individual properties so you can invest in land and buildings without the hassle of being a landlord.In the book, you'll get a straightforward tour of REIT property sectors and the different ways you can invest in REITs. You'll also find:* Strategies for selecting the best REITs for you and your family* Ways to navigate the sector and generate durable income that helps you sleep well at night* Options for those who want to go beyond the United States and investigate international REIT products.You already know about the basics of stock and bond investing. Now it's time to learn about some of the other interesting financial products available to the responsible investor. In REITs For Dummies, you'll get the jargon-free and easy-to-follow guidance you need to wrap your head around this exciting opportunity.

The Sciences: An Integrated Approach, 9th Edition by James Trefil and Robert Hazen recognizes that science forms a seamless web of knowledge about the universe. This text fully integrates physics, chemistry, astronomy, Earth sciences, and biology and emphasizes general principles and their application to real world situations. The goal of the text is to help students achieve scientific literacy. Applauded by students and instructors for its easy-to-read style and detail appropriate for non-science majors, the ninth edition has been updated to bring the most up-to-date coverage to the students in all areas of science, with increased emphasis on climate change, sustainability, viruses and public health, and an extensively updated chapter on the importance of bioengineering.FEATURES INCLUDE:The Science of Life - To help show the interdisciplinary nature of the many concepts introduced in the text, sections on living things are included in most chapters. The chapters that emphasize principles specifically related to life are at the end of the book, but the biological examples appear throughout.The Ongoing Process of Science - Science is a never-ending process of asking questions and seeking answers. In these features, some of the most exciting questions currently being addressed by scientists are examined.Mathematical Equations and Worked Examples - Whenever an equation is introduced, it is presented in three steps: first as a sentence, second as a word equation, and finally in its traditional symbolic form. In this way, students can focus on the meaning rather than the abstraction of the mathematics. An appendix on English and SI units is also included.Science by the Numbers - To help students understand the importance of simple mathematical calculations in areas of magnitude, several nontraditional calculations have been incorporated. For example, how much solid waste is generated in the United States, how long it would take to erode a mountain, and how many people were required to build Stonehenge.Great Ideas and Great Ideas Concept - Each chapter begins with a statement of a great unifying idea or theme in science and a concept map so that students immediately grasp the chief concept of the chapter and how the idea relates to the different branches of science. These statements are intended to provide a framework for placing everyday experiences into a broad context.Stop and Think! Questions challenge students to think critically about the implications of a scientific discovery or principle.Resources for Instructors and Students including practice quizzes, flashcards, lecture slides, an instructor's manual, images and tables from the book, a test bank, and much more!

Meet the challenges of mental health treatments for the physically unwell with this essential guide  Treating mental health conditions in physically unwell patients presents unique challenges for clinicians and other practitioners. Psychotropic medications, so effective in physically healthy patients, can have disappointing outcomes in the physically unwell, not to mention generating serious possible side effects that can complicate or impair physical treatment plans. Many clinicians face difficult decisions about prescribing for mental health conditions in such cases, and reliable information for them is scarce.    The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines for Mental Health Conditions in Physical Illness meets this urgent need with a comprehensive guide to the safe and effective pharmacological management of mental illness in physically unwell patients. Covering a wide range of physical health conditions and comorbidities, the book summarizes the key evidence and incorporates the full battery of potential pharmacological measures. It‿s an essential resource for any clinical practitioner looking to balance the physical and mental wellbeing of seriously ill patients.    The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines for Mental Health Conditions in Physical Illness readers will also find:  Coverage of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and bipolar affective disorder Detailed discussion of physical health conditions including cardiac disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and many more Treatment of complex and frequentlyencountered clinical scenarios such as restarting psychotropics after overdose and steroid-induced psychiatric conditions  The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines for Mental Health Conditions in Physical Illness is ideal for clinical pharmacists, nurses, or doctors who work with mentally ill patients with physical comorbidities.

HIGH ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE CREAMICSPond and fly ash waste materials generated by thermal power stations pollute the environment; this book demonstrates how the utilization of these materials minimizes environmental pollution and conserves land for cultivation.This book highlights the preparation of ceramics using pond/fly ash. Since the mullite phase formed by heat treatment improves the properties of ceramics, current investigations will perhaps be the first attempt to develop ceramics using pond ash. The properties of components made with these developed ceramics are found to be comparable to those made with porcelain.The extensively reviewed chapters of this book illustrate the current status of research on these materials. At the end of each of the 10 chapters, conclusions are drawn which will benefit researchers working in this area. Subjects discussed include:* The fundamentals of thermal power plant wastes;* Different production methods of ceramics and various characterization techniques;* The preparation of ceramics from fly ash and fly ash/kaolin composite;* The production of ceramics using pond ash;* The preparation and characterization of geopolymer from pond ash and the preparation of pond ash composite;* Production of ceramic matrix composite (CMC) using pond ash and pyrophyllite;* The preparation of ceramics using pond ash and k-feldspar mixture.AudienceThe book will be used by civil engineers in the construction and ceramic industries as well as the industrial waste sector. Researchers in materials science, structural, civil and electrical engineering, environmental science, and ceramic engineering, will also have interest. Industries that have an interest include construction, electrical, and ceramic industries as well as pollution and waste sectors.

Understand all aspects of ground station design with this groundbreaking volume A satellite ground station is a terrestrial station built to communicate or receive signals from spacecraft and other astronomical and interplanetary sources. Since ground stations are subject to weather and other terrestrial conditions, their operations can be unpredictable, and their design offers numerous challenges for engineers. Satellite Ground Station Antennas constitutes the first-ever comprehensive overview of these challenges and the tools by which engineers of all kinds can meet them. Analyzing every aspect of ground station antenna technology, the book can be read both continuously or as a reference, with each chapter functioning by itself to fully apprehend a discrete portion of the subject. Balancing mathematics with mechanics, it combines accessibility and rigor to create an unprecedented resource. Satellite Ground Station Antennas readers will also find: In-depth material published in a fully accessible form for the first time Detailed discussion of topics including reflector design, structural considerations, proof-of-performance, add more Lavish illustrations and photographs throughout Satellite Ground Station Antennas is ideal for electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers, as well as for any other industry professional working with ground station design.

Understand the future of the internet with this accessible guide. Quantum computing, which draws upon the principles of quantum mechanics to perform computing functions unrestricted by the binary language of ordinary computing, has developed with extraordinary speed in recent years. Progress in quantum computing and its related technological subfields, including quantum internet, has been rapid enough to suggest that we are living in a "new Quantum Age." To understand the future of the internet, it's now essential to understand the present and future of quantum computing and quantum internet computing. From Distributed Quantum Computing to Quantum Internet Computing provides a groundbreaking overview of this field of technology and its latest developments. It provides readers with a working knowledge of the key topics required to connect quantum computing to the future of distributed computing and the internet, including important issues like quantum protocols, distributed quantum computations, fundamental computations in the quantum internet architecture, and more. The result is an accessible and essential reference for any reader looking to better understanding quantum technologies. From Distributed Quantum Computing to Quantum Internet Computing readers will also find: Detailed discussion of topics including qubit states, entanglement, quantum gates, and more. Mathematical background for underlying key concepts. Worked out examples that aim to initiate readers into the emerging area of quantum internet computing.From Distributed Quantum Computing to Quantum Internet Computing is ideal for researchers and graduate students in quantum computing, quantum internet, quantum communications, and related fields, as well as Computer Scientists and Information Technology students and researchers who want an introductory overview to quantum internet computing.