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The Voice of Clinical ReasonHarrison's Principles of Internal Medicine is the world's most trusted clinical medicine text-and a superb resource for learning the art and science of clinical reasoning. Recognized by healthcare professionals worldwide as the leading authority on applied pathophysiology and clinical medicine, Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine provides the informational foundation you need for the best patient care possible. This new edition is fully updated with timely new chapters and essential updates across the spectrum of internal medicine. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine stands as the benchmark for authoritative, practical information on patient care and the pathogenesis and clinical management of symptoms and signs and specific diseases. Written and edited by the world's top experts in their respective fields, this landmark guide provides the comprehensive, accurate, and essential coverage of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Harrison's is world-renowned as the most authoritative source for: . Descriptions of disease mechanisms and how the clinician can apply that knowledge for the best patient care and optimal diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases . Clear, concise schemas that facilitate the generation of differential diagnoses to reason efficiently through complex real world clinical cases. The physiologic and epidemiologic basis of signs and symptoms, which are covered through a wealth of unsurpassed expert guidance and linked to the disease-specific chapters that follow. Updated clinical trial results and recommended guidelines . Excellent and extensive visual support, including radiographs, clinical photos, schematics, and high-quality drawings. Coverage of both therapeutic approaches and specific treatment regimens. Practical clinical decision trees and algorithms. Organ-specific sections, with clinically relevant pathophysiology and practical clinical advice on the approach to the patient, strategies towards building a differential diagnosis, outstanding clinical algorithms and diagnostic schema, a wealth of clinical images and diagrams, current clinical guidelines, general and specific approaches to therapyHarrison's remains the most trusted resource in a world influenced by endless sources of medical information. The most timely and comprehensive updates from the world's top experts are featured in the 21st edition: . Current coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, from COVID to dementia to sepsis to multiple sclerosis to lung cancer. Updated content that reflects new approved therapeutics and new practice-changing guidelines and evidence summaries. More than 1000 clinical, pathological, and radiographic photographs, diagnostic and therapeutic decision trees, and clear schematics and diagrams describing pathophysiologic processes. More than a dozen atlases featuring curated collections of visual aspects of diagnosis and management. Complete, updated curation and synthesis of primary medical literature which incorporates current data from major studies and clinical trials . Clinical reasoning resources and helpful disease/presentation schemas. Clinically relevant coverage of disease mechanics and pathophysiology, and related therapeutic mechanisms
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A new edition of Shon Harris' bestselling exam prep guide¿fully updated for the 2021 version of the CISSP examThis up-to-date self-study guide fully prepares candidates for the challenging CISSP exam and offers 100% coverage of all eight exam domains. This edition has been thoroughly revised to cover the 2021 CISSP Common Body of Knowledge and reengineered to better support self-determined learning. Shorter, more focused chapters break down large domains into modules that can be tackled in one sitting. Meanwhile, plenty of examples place issues in real-world contexts and dozens of new figures illustrate complex concepts. Through it all, the book maintains the conversational tone that has made previous editions a favorite for so many readers.Written by leading experts in information security certification and training, CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition is based on proven pedagogy and features special elements that teach and reinforce practical skills. Beyond exam prep, the guide also serves as an ideal on-the-job reference for IT security professionals.Fully updated to cover the CISSP 2021 Common Body of KnowledgeRevised Table of Contents with modular approachOnline content includes 1600 practice exam questions in the Total Tester exam engine
A fully updated self-study guide for the industry-standard information technology risk certification, CRISCPrepare for the 2021 version of the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification exam with this up-to-date exam guide. Written by a team of experts, CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition covers all four exam domains and contains hundreds of realistic practice exam questions.Fulfilling the promise of the All-in-One series, the book serves as a test preparation tool AND an on-the-job reference for risk and compliance professionals. To aid in self-study, each chapter includes Exam Tips that highlight key information about the exam, chapter summaries that reinforce the chapter's salient points, and end-of-chapter questions that are accurate to the content and question format of the real exam.100% coverage of every topic on the 2021 CRISC certification examIncludes hands-on exercises and special elements that both teach and aid in retentionOnline content includes 300 practice exam questions in the Total Tester exam engine
Providing 100% coverage of the latest CSSLP exam, this self-study guide offers everything you need to ace the examCSSLP Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Third Edition covers all eight exam domains of the challenging CSSLP exam, developed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)®. Thoroughly revised and updated for the latest exam release, this guide includes real-world examples and comprehensive coverage on all aspects of application security within the entire software development lifecycle. It also includes hands-on exercises, chapter review summaries and notes, tips, and cautions that provide real-world insight and call out potentially harmful situations.With access to 350 exam questions online, you can practice either with full-length, timed mock exams or by creating your own custom quizzes by chapter or exam objective.CSSLP Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Third Edition provides thorough coverage of all eight exam domains:Secure Software ConceptsSecure Software RequirementsSecure Software DesignSecure Software Implementation ProgrammingSecure Software TestingSecure Lifecycle ManagementSoftware Deployment, Operations, and MaintenanceSupply Chain and Software Acquisition
This up-to-date Mike Meyers exam guide delivers complete coverage of every topic on the N10-008 version of the CompTIA Network+ Certification examTake the latest version of the CompTIA Network+ Certification exam with complete confidence using the hands-on information contained in this fully updated self-study system. You will get clear instruction and real-world examples from training expert and bestselling author Mike Meyers along with hundreds of accurate practice questions.CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition (Exam N10-008) features a sample of interactive hands-on labs and simulations and video training from Mike Meyers. A valuable pre-assessment test enables you to gauge your familiarity with the test's objectives and tailor an effective course for study. Fulfilling the promise of the All-in-One series, this comprehensive reference serves both as a study tool and a valuable on-the-job reference that will serve you well beyond the exam.. 100% coverage of every objective for the CompTIA Network+ Certification exam. Written by CompTIA training and certification guru Mike Meyers. Online content includes 100 practice questions in the Total Tester exam engine, 22 interactive labs and simulations, more than an hour of training videos selected from Mike's full video training course, and a collection of Mike's favorite freeware and shareware utilities
Build a thriving 21st-century consultancy with an all-new edition of the classic bestsellerIn a world of rapidly evolving technologies and business paradigms, your consulting business needs to radically adapt its techniques and models. Taking full measure of these changes, Alan Weiss, the "Rock Star of Consulting," will guide you through the process with a revised and completely updated sixth edition of his authoritative guide to consulting success.Weiss updates his time-tested model for creating a flourishing consulting business, while showing you the many dynamic changes in solo and boutique consulting, coaching, and entrepreneurship. In addition, he offers you invaluable guidance on raising capital, attracting clients, and creating an airtight marketing strategy.This new edition is packed with step-by-step advice on how to:Use volatility and disruption as offensive weaponsMaximize fees by adopting a "value mindset"Build a successful model for marketing remotelyMaster cutting-edge technology to reach the broadest audienceForm powerful alliances to increase reach and impactThink branding-and think globalGenerate six-figure projects, six-figure retainers, and seven-figure incomesMillion Dollar Consulting has been the go-to classic for consultants for nearly 25 years. With cutting-edge new content, Alan Weiss will show you how to grow your business into a seven-figure firm today.
An up-to-date guide to creating your own fun and useful Raspberry Pi(TM) programs This fully updated guide shows how to create inventive programs and fun games on your powerful Raspberry Pi-with no programming experience required. Programming the Raspberry Pi(TM): Getting Started with Python, Third Edition addresses physical changes and new setup procedures as well as OS updates to the current version 4. You will discover how to configure hardware and software, write Python scripts, create user-friendly GUIs, and control external electronics. Step-by-step projects include a digital clock prototype and a fully functioning Raspberry Pi robot.Configure your Raspberry Pi and explore its featuresStart writing and debugging Python programsUse strings, lists, functions, and dictionariesWork with modules, classes, and methodsApply object-oriented development methodsCreate user-friendly games using PygameBuild intuitive user interfaces with guizeroInterface with hardware using the gpiozero libraryAttach external electronics through the GPIO portAdd powerful Web features to your projects
The classic guide to modern acoustics-fully updated for the latest advancesWritten by renowned experts in the field, this revised classic resource presents the fundamentals of acoustical properties as well as time-tested and cost-effective solutions to acoustical problems. New room designs added to this edition include a video teleconference room, and voice studio. The book also contains new design details on sound studio construction.Master Handbook of Acoustics, Seventh Edition explains the art and science of room acoustics and architecture by combining theoretical instruction with matter-of-fact engineering advice. Readers will receive clear explanations of theory, and thorough descriptions of hands-on techniques. Numerous room designs, including floor plans and an analysis of their performance, can be built as presented, or adapted to meet particular needs.Presents a complete theoretical overview and practical examples for classroom or professional studyShows, with construction details, how to design and construct audiophile-quality sonic environments of all typesRevised and updated from the classic text written by acoustics pioneer F. Alton Everest
The definitive guide to fixed income securities-updated and revised with everything you need to succeed in today's market For nearly 40 years, The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities has been providing comprehensive, current, reliable information on everything investors like you need to stay on top of the market and ahead of the curve. The fixed income market has changed dramatically in the past decade. This updated classic brings you fully up to date for a much-changed world of finance, where central banks play a bigger role, interest is low (and sometimes even in negative territory), regulations are more complex, and new types of securities have been created. Brand-new chapters cover:Relative value tradesMuni analyticsFinancial data scienceBuilding and maintaining a bond portfolioFactor investingRelative value tradesSmart beta fixed incomeInfrastructure and green bondsSovereign bond marketsOne of the world's leading experts on fixed income securities, Frank Fabozzi has gathered a peerless team of global experts who provide the newest and best techniques for winning in today's markets. Fixed Income Securities, Ninth Edition is a matchless, one-stop resource for all your professional needs.
Updated for the post-COVID economy! The proven low-risk, cost-effective way to launch a successful business Today's markets are getting more and more dynamic, and customers are increasingly fickle. Meanwhile the COVID-driven economic crash has made mitigating financial risk more important than ever.From one of today's leading experts in content marketing, Content Inc. is the go-to guide to building a solid small-business by establishing a loyal audience before you sell any products or services. In these pages, Joe Pulizzi provides a lower-risk, better way to build a successful business by re-engineering the process that so often leads to failure: You'll learn how to develop valuable content, build an audience around that content-and then create a product for that audience. Content Inc. walks you through the entire process, showing how toIdentify the intersection of your expertise and your future customer's needsDetermine how to "tilt" your sweet spot to find a place where little or no competition existsEstablish your number-one channel for disseminating content (blog, podcast, YouTube, etc.)Use social-media and SEO to convert one-time visitors into long-term subscribersGrow your business by expanding into multiple delivery channelsMonetize your product or service for ultimate business successUnderstand how to sell your content asset for millions or build the business into a large enterpriseThis fully updated edition includes new and enhanced coverage of platforms like TikTok, SnapChat, and Instagram, a new section about the exit strategy for the model, more practical how-tos, and current examples of companies that have successfully implemented these strategies. Apply the methods laid out for you in Content Inc., and before you know it, you'll be running your own profitable, scalable business.
Gain the language skills you want with this bestselling French workbook! Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French is the proven companion to your French-learning experience. In each bite-sized lesson, the author explains one-and only one-grammar concept and illustrates it with clear examples. These lessons are purposefully short, so you can complete them in twenty minutes or less, and go at a pace that works for you.You will, or course, get plenty of practice, practice, practice using your new skills. And this new edition is accompanied by flashcards and new audio recordings, available online and via app, that will provide a new dimension and flexibility to your study. Whether you are learning on your own or taking a beginning class, this book will build your confidence in French.Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French features:Hundreds of engaging exercises enhanced with digital support through iOS, Android, and a desktop application, featuring vocabulary flashcards, exercise answer keys, and self-testing recording and replaying functionsStreaming audio recordings for all exercise answers in FrenchRecord yourself and replay function to compare against native speakersNEW: Full chapter of review exercisesNEW: Audio practice focused on French sounds that learners find difficult to pronounce correctly
For a generation of professionals in the musical community, this book provides a comprehensive and practical, set of tools for understanding music.
Maximize employee performance with this updated edition of the classic bestseller In Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Apply the Astonishing Power of Positive Reinforcement, renowned thought leader and internationally recognized workplace expert Aubrey Daniels takes a look at today s rapidly changing work environment, providing a timely update to his seminal book on performance management. As one of the foremost speakers and writers in the human performance field, for nearly 40 years Daniels has worked with organizations to apply scientifically-based behavioral tools and principles to effectively address workplace issues particularly as they relate to management, leadership, culture, innovation, safety, engagement, and collaboration. Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Apply the Astonishing Power of Positive Reinforcement, presents Daniels proven strategies that have been successfully adopted by hundreds of organizations worldwide ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies and delivers step-by-step instruction and positive practices to help you implement and sustain positive change. With a behavioral foundation and new chapters on employee engagement and the impact of the exponential increase in technology, this latest edition features all new examples, updated approaches to effective recognition and rewards systems, tips for stimulating and fostering innovation and creativity, and productive ways to embrace and empower the multi-generational workforce, including Millennials and future generations. This timely update tackles the changes in the contemporary work environment, while providing step-by-step instructions and proven practices that have been adopted by Daniels global clients, from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Learn how to: Create effective recognition and rewards systems that are positively reinforcing to employees Stimulate innovation and creativity in exciting new ways Understand fluency as an efficient way to reduce training costs and increase training effectiveness for all employees Engage employees in ways that lead to improved performance and a stronger culture Motivate and empower the multi-generational workforce Understand and shape how technology is affecting employee behavior for better and worse
The book that cracks the code on executive presence: what it is, why it matters, and how you can achieve it. You know it when you see it. That rare combination of qualities that makes a truly great leader. Until now, executive presence has been hard to define and even harder to develop. But after years of extensive research, executive coach and bestselling author Suzanne Bates and her team have identified the 15 traits you need to be all the leader you can be. Using the research-based, scientifically-grounded Bates Executive Presence Index Bates ExPI you can assess your ability to influence results and maximize your impact, scientifically and systematically. With this proven approach, you can: * Develop your presence in and out of the boardroom * Engage, inspire, align, and move others to act and succeed * Strengthen teams, drive change, and lead with incredible confidence * Make a real and lasting impact on your company, your career, and your life Bates groundbreaking approach to enhancing executive presence is not a one-size-fits-all plan. Since every leader is different, the book shows you how to measure your individual qualities using a three-dimensional model of your character, substance, and style. You ll discover how perceptions of 15 distinct facets of your leadership style, such as authenticity, integrity, composure, vision, and intentionality, are proven to help you drive results. . You ll learn how to leverage your strengths, improve your weaknesses, and develop an executive presence that is uniquely your own. Whether you re taking on a new executive position, facing new and exciting challenges, trying to build better and stronger team, or developing new emerging leaders within your organization, All the Leader You Can Be has all the guidance you need to achieve extraordinary executive presence.
Take the latest editions of the challenging RHCSA certification exam with confidenceThis comprehensive self-study guide clearly explains what you need to know-and gets you fully prepared-for the RHCSA certification exam. Written by a pair of Linux certification experts and experienced authors, this new edition has been thoroughly revised for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 and provides complete coverage of all exam objectives.RHCSA Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Certification Study Guide, Eighth Edition (Exam EX200) is an integrated study system based on proven pedagogy. Each chapter includes step-by-step exercises, special "Exam Watch" and "On the Job" sidebars, "Two-Minute Drills," self-tests, and hands-on lab questions. The companion website contains searchable glossaries, downloadable virtual machine files, four complete lab-based practice exams (two for each exam), and 50+ lab-based exercises with answers and explanations.Features 50+ lab-based exercises with answers and in-depth explanationsOnline content includes two complete lab-based practice exams for RHSCAWritten by a pair of Linux certification experts
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The classic environmental biotechnology textbook-fully updated for the latest advancesThis thoroughly revised educational resource presents the biological principles that underlie modern microbiological treatment technologies. Written by two of the field's foremost researchers, Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Applications, Second Edition, clearly explains the new technologies that have evolved over the past 20 years, including direct anaerobic treatments, membrane-based processes, and granular processes. The first half of the book focuses on theory and tools; the second half offers practical applications that are clearly illustrated through real-world examples.Coverage includes:. Moving toward sustainability. Basics of microbiology. Biochemistry, metabolism, genetics, and information flow. Microbial ecology. Stoichiometry and energetics. Microbial kinetics and products. Biofilm kinetics. Reactor characteristics and kinetics. Methanogenesis. Aerobic suspended-growth processes. Aerobic biofilm processes. Nitrogen transformation and recovery. Phosphorus removal and recovery. Biological treatment of drinking water
A valuable two-book test prep package that allows students specific study in the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning measures of the GRE General Test.
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From the world's leading expert on implementing Toyota-style continuous improvement-two popular guides to achieving challenging goals in one convenient packageToyota Kata has become the tried and trusted way to develop an agile, scientific approach in any team or organization. This Toyota Kata two-in-one set provides the background knowledge and deployment how-to you need to master the most effective process known for achieving challenging goals-in any company, in any industry: Toyota Kata explains the scientific-thinking skill practice that has driven Toyota's success for decades. This book reveals a people-based management approach that makes continuous improvement and adaptiveness - a growth mindset - a part of everyday work. Toyota Kata Practice Guide focuses on implementation, showing anyone how to make scientific-thinking skill building work in their organization. Fully illustrated, it provides the "Starter Kata" practice routines for this winning approach, which you can build on to align with the needs of your company.You won't find a better kata guide than these two books together. The unchallenged global expert on Kata implementation, Mike Rother is the world's most sought-after expert on the topic. Seize the competitive edge, and enjoy the process, by launching and managing successful kata practice in your company with the best teacher in the business.
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