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Focuses on control systems. This edition delivers practical coverage designed to introduce readers to the essential concepts of automatic control systems without bogging them down with theoretical complexities. It also includes solved examples, labs using both LEGO Mindstorms[registered] and MATLAB/SIMLab.

This accessible resource provides expert instruction, drills, and interactive exercises to help readers master the conjugation of French verbs.

This accessible resource provides expert instruction, drills, and interactive exercises to help readers master the conjugation of German verbs.

Introduces new methods to measure a company's Research Quotient (RQ) and determine which R&D investments are most likely to increase profits, and drive growth and innovation.

Takes a practical and down-to-earth approach to planning, organizing, and running a small business. While employing current research and theory, this book explains how to achieve optimum benefits from the limited resources available to small firms, as well as how to plan for growth and succession in a business.

Provides instructors with a comprehensive pedagogical approach for teaching students how behavioral concepts apply to corporate finance. This book intends is to identify the key psychological obstacles to value maximizing behavior, along with steps that managers can take to mitigate the effects of these obstacles.

The new edition of this popular guide gives financial professionals the tools to navigate the radically altered, post-meltdown world of credit

Start-to-finish, fun projects for makers of all types, ages, and skill levels!

Presents a balanced approach that explains both the potential and limitations of economic policy. This book employs a model-based approach to macroeconomic analysis and demonstrates how various models are connected with the goal of giving students the capacity to analyze current economic issues in the context of an economic frame of reference.

Design, build, and pilot custom drones no prior experience necessary! This fun guide shows, step-by-step, how to construct powerful drones from inexpensive parts, add personalized features, and become a full-fledged pilot. DIY Drones for the Evil Genius: Design, Build, and Customize Your Own Drones not only covers safety, mechanics, drone design, and assembly, but also teaches the basics of Aerospace Engineering. You will discover how to add video transmitters, GPS, first-person view, and virtual reality goggles to your creations. The book walks you through the FAA licensing process and takes a look at advanced concepts, such as artificial intelligence and autonomous flight. Learn about aircraft parts, control mechanics, and safety practices Become an expert pilot even handle flips and high-speed maneuvers Pick the perfect parts for your high-performance drone Find out how to solder and start assembling your drone Program the aircraft, calibrate the motors, and start flying! Add LED lights, GoPro mounts, and self-balancing camera gimbals Explore the world of first-person-view (FPV) drones and high-speed racing See how artificial intelligence can be put to use in the drone industry

Virtually build any LEGO creation you can imagine with any LEGO part ever made! This fun guide shows how to create just about anything from virtual LEGO blocks using free software. Learn how to install and customize LEGO Digital Designer, navigate the user interface, and get started on your own projects. LDraw and Mecabricks are also clearly explained. Building with Virtual LEGO: Getting Started with LEGO Digital Designer, LDraw, and Mecabricks features DIY projects that illustrate each technique and software tool. You will see how to upload and share your creations online even modify projects that others have built! Find out how to: Download, set up, and configure LEGO Digital Designer Navigate the LDD user interface, menus, and tools Identify the different Lego parts and explore brick palettes Quickly and easily start creating your own LEGO models Access the huge library of out-of-print LEGO bricks in LDraw, including those designed by hobbyists Get up and running on Mecabricks and launch creative projects online Write clear instructions and share them with other virtual LEGO enthusiasts Create custom bricks and participate in the LDraw parts design process

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Partys ellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Pocket-sized quick reference with the most current practice guidelines in cardiology! Great to have while on cardiology consults as a student, resident or fellow! Cardiology Clinical Questions, Second Edition answers more than one-hundred of the clinical cardiology questions most frequently asked of the authors during the consultation. High-yield and a concise summary of the management of various cardiac conditions, and it fits in your lab coat pocket! NEW to this edition: Updated guidelines for atrial fibrillation, hypertension, lipids, preoperative screening, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and more. The book is logically divided into nine sections: Diagnostic Testing, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Valvular Diseases, Cardiac Diseases, Examination, Arrhythmias, Congenital Heart Diseases, Heart Failur eand Hypertension, and Medications. Covers virtually every topic seen on the wards and in your cardiology rotation Simulates the consultation process: consult question data collection synthesis of data solution You will find Cardiology Clinical Questions to be the single-best resource for quickly translating the most current knowledge into practical, diagnostic real-time solutions. Perfect for Cardiology Fellows, Residents, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, third and fourth-year medical students.

Take your creations to the next level with FPGAs and Verilog This fun guide shows how to get started with FPGA technology using the popular Mojo, Papilio One, and Elbert 2 boards. Written by electronics guru Simon Monk, Programming FPGAs: Getting Started with Verilog features clear explanations, easy-to-follow examples, and downloadable sample programs. You ll get start-to-finish assembly and programming instructions for numerous projects, including an LED decoder, a timer, a tone generator even a memory-mapped video display! The book serves both as a hobbyists guide and as an introduction for professional developers. Explore the basics of digital electronics and digital logic Examine the features of the Mojo, Papilio One, and Elbert 2 boards Set up your computer and dive in to Verilog programming Work with the ISE Design Suite and user constraints files Understand and apply modular Verilog programming methods Generate electrical pulses through your board s GPIO ports Control servomotors and create your own sounds Attach a VGA TV or computer monitor and generate video All source code and finished bit files available for download

Program Your Own MicroPython projects with ease no prior programming experience necessary! This DIY guide provides a practical introduction to microcontroller programming with MicroPython. Written by an experienced electronics hobbyist, Python for Microcontrollers: Getting Started with MicroPython features eight start-to-finish projects that clearly demonstrate each technique. You will learn how to use sensors, store data, control motors and other devices, and work with expansion boards. From there, you ll discover how to design, build, and program all kinds of entertaining and practical projects of your own. Learn MicroPython and object-oriented programming basics Explore the powerful features of the Pyboard, ESP8266, and WiPy Interface with a PC and load files, programs, and modules Work with the LEDs, timers, and converters Control external devices using serial interfaces and PWM Build and program a let ball detector using the 3-axis accelerometer Install and program LCD and touchsensor expansion boards Record and play sounds using the AMP audio board

Master the Powerful Multitenant Features of Oracle Database 12c Govern a scalable, extensible, and highly available enterprise database environment using the practical information contained in this Oracle Press guide. Written by a team of Oracle Masters, Oracle Database 12c Release 2 Multitenant shows, step-by-step, how to deploy and manage multitenant configurations across IT frameworks of all types and sizes. Find out how to create databases, work with PDBs and CDBs, administer Oracle Net Services, and automate administrative tasks. Backup and recovery, security, and advanced multitenant options are covered in complete detail. Learn how to: Build high-performance multitenant Oracle databases Create single-tenant, multitenant, and application containers Establish network connections and manage services Handle security using authentication, authorization, and encryption Back up and restore your mission-critical data Work with point-in-time recovery and Oracle Flashback Move data and replicate and clone databases Work with Oracle s Resource Manager and Data Guard

The action plan for building your entrepreneurial empire one day at a time While every entrepreneur knows that the key to success is business growth, few ever see it happen. Why? Because they know how to plant seeds, but they don t understand that the real work lies in helping that seed grow which takes knowledge, persistence, and patience. The Entrepreneurs Book of Actions helps you develop the mindset of a true entrepreneur and provides manageable steps for making your business vision a reality. Informative, inspiring, and based on real-life, hard-earned lessons, it provides common-sense, daily exercises you can jump into on day one. Learn how to drive sustainable business growth by: * Breaking bad habits and developing good ones * Managing your time and money more effectively * Hiring the right people for the right job * Minimizing the effort required to perform basic tasks * Motivating your staff to be mission-focused * Creating free time to feed your innovative side You ll begin to see your business in a completely new way with a sense of clarity and purpose. You ll begin identifying the issues that really affect your business not the ones that feed your anxiety. You ll become the kind of leader other entrepreneurs look up to calm, optimistic, driven. The Entrepreneurs Book of Actions will provide the direction you need to make the best use of your time, your energy, and your creativity. It s not isn t a quick-fix. It s work. But it s manageable, it s proven effective and it will pay off big.

The most current and comprehensive resource available on locksmithing fully updated to reflect the latest technologies The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing, Seventh Edition, offers complete, up-to-date information on locks and keys from old-fashioned designs to modern electromagnetic locks. This edition has been thoroughly revised to include details not found in most general circulation locksmithing books, including new instruction on unlocking today s cars, installing and servicing smart locks, and opening locked doors. You will also find an all-new chapter on frequently asked questions and a complete registered professional locksmith examination. Written by a master locksmith and experienced author, the Seventh Edition offers detailed coverage of the latest techniques for lockpicking and fixing, safe opening and servicing, auto lock releasing, and electronic and high-security mechanical lock maintenance. You will also learn how to conduct a home security survey, get hired as a professional locksmith even start up and run your own locksmithing business. If you want an engagingly written, well-illustrated, cutting-edge guide to the fascinating field of locksmithing, your search ends here.

Model your company s future on the success of tech s quiet giant BusinessWeek once listed Chinese tech firm Huawei as one of the ten most influential companies on the planet, and Time placed its founder Ren Zhengfei in the top 100 most influential men in the world. Once considered an insignificant upstart bound for failure like so many other early tech companies, Huawei is now a $62 billion company employing 190,000 people worldwide. Huawei s upward trajectory is the classic story of a company that beat all the odds. Founded in 1987 with 20,000 RMB, Huawei took on all the IT powerhouses during times of major market upheaval and has come out on top all due to the clarity of vision, powerful sense of purpose, and sheer work ethic of its founder. The Huawei Way provides practical lessons on how Ren Zhengfei led his company to a level of success no one in the world predicted. As telecom s old greats like Motorola, Nokia, and Siemens continue to struggle from the effects of recession, Huawei continues to grow because it never stops innovating. Its success is self-driven because the company, reflecting is its founder, maintains a relentless dedication R&D; while other companies, fueled by fear, are scaling down R&D to save money, Huawei is ramping it up. And it s paying off big time. Both entertaining and instructive, The Huawei Way traces the rise of one of today s greatest tech companies to provide valuable business and management lessons anyone can apply to any company, in any industry.

Up-to-Date Coverage of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services, Including the Mobile Report Publisher Build, publish, and maintain paginated and mobile reports using the expert tips and best practices contained in this hands-on guide. Written by a member of the original Reporting Services development team, Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services, Fifth Edition, fully explains the process of creating and distributing reports and shows how to maximize all of the powerful, integrated SSRS capabilities, including the new and enhanced features. A detailed case study and sample reports are featured in this practical resource. Plan for, install, configure, and customize SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services Design and generate feature-rich reports using the Report Wizard Work with Report Designer in Visual Studio, Report Builder, and the Mobile Report Publisher Incorporate charts, images, gauges, and maps Enhance your reports through summarizing, totaling, and interactivity Build reusable report templates Embed Visual Basic .NET functions and subreports Enable end-user access via the Report Server and its web portal interface Integrate SSRS reports with your own websites and custom applications Follow along with sample reports from the book s case study

The acclaimed full-color review of the underlying principles of blood diseases and disorders based on a Harvard Medical School hematology course A Doody's Core Title for 2019! LANGE Pathophysiology of Blood Disorders, Second Edition is a well-illustrated, easy-to-absorb introduction to the physiological principles underlying the regulation and function of blood cells and hemostasis, as well as the pathophysiologic mechanisms responsible for the development of blood disorders. Featuring a strong emphasis on key principles, the book also covers diagnosis and management primarily within a framework of pathogenesis. The organization and content of this book are based on a 3-week hematology course given to students in their second year at Harvard Medical School. All of the authors are lecturers in this course and many of the figures have been taken directly or adapted from their lectures. FEATURES OF THE SECOND EDITION: NEW summary boxes with high yield points to remember All figures have been redrawn by a single artist for quality and consistency A more user-friendly presentation Each chapter includes learning objectives, and self-assessment questions with detailed explanations Numerous tables and diagrams encapsulate important information Hailed for its uniformity of style, clarity, brevity, and high level of scientific rigor and clinical relevance, LANGE Pathophysiology of Blood Disorders, Second Edition will prove valuable to medical students, as well as physicians at all stages of their training.

The quick-reference guide for the diagnosis and treatment of fetal anomalies completely updated with a new full-color design Structural Fetal Abnormalities delivers practical, authoritative coverage of the detection and treatment of 125 of the most common fetal anomalies, grouped by organ system, and presented in concise bulleted text. This edition is highlighted by a new full-color design, hundreds of new high-quality images, and updated content that reflects the most current treatment methods. The book has been hailed for its consistent templated chapter structure (covering important topics such as Epidemiology/Genetics, Sonography, Pregnancy Management, Neonatal Management, Interventions and Surgical Options), hundreds of sonographic and gross clinical images show all stages of fetus development, and sonography findings that include pitfalls and differential diagnosis. The text has been completely revised under new lead editor W. Allen Hogge.

Axiom Business Book Award Silver Medal Winner DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES. THE GIG ECONOMY. BREADWINNER MOMS. DATA-DRIVEN RECRUITING. PERSONALIZED LEARNING. In a business landscape rocked by constant change and turmoil, companies like Airbnb, Cisco, GE Digital, Google, IBM, and Microsoft are reinventing the future of work. What is it that makes these companies so different? They re strategic, they re agile, and they re customer-focused. But, most important, they re game changers. And their workplace practices reflect this. The Future Workplace Experience presents an actionable framework for meeting today s toughest business disruptions head-on. It guides you step-by-step through the process of recruiting top employees and building an engaged culture one that will drive your company to long-term success. Two of today s leading voices on the future of work, provide 10 rules for rethinking, reimagining, and reinventing your organization, including: MAKE THE WORKPLACE AN EXPERIENCE BE AN AGILE LEADER CONSIDER TECHNOLOGY AN ENABLER AND DISTRUPTOR EMBRACE ON-DEMAND LEARNING TAP THE POWER OF MULTIPLE GENERATIONS PLAN FOR MORE GIG ECONOMY WORKERS Everything we took for granted in the past from what we expect from our jobs to whom we work with and how is changing before our eyes. The strongest organizations today are learning machines. New challenges require new solutions and these organizations are finding them. If you want to compete in the years to come, you have to meet the future now. The Future Workplace Experience is your playbook for taking your organization to the top of your industry.

The definitive guide to steel connection design fully revised to cover the latest advances Featuring contributions from a team of industry-recognized experts, this up-to-date resource offers comprehensive coverage of every type of steel connection. The book explains leading methods for connecting structural steel components including state-of-the-art techniques and materials and contains new information on fastener and welded joints. Thoroughly updated to align with the latest AISC and ICC codes, Handbook of Structural Steel Connection Design and Details, Third Edition, features brand-new material on important structural engineering topics that are hard to find covered elsewhere. You will get complete details on fastener installation, space truss connections, composite member connections, seismic codes, and inspection and quality control requirements. The book also includes LRFD load guidelines and requirements from the American Welding Society. Distills ICC and AISC 2016 standards and explains how they relate to steel connections Features hundreds of detailed examples, photographs, and illustrations Each chapter is written by a leading expert from industry or academia

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. Sharpen your skills and prepare for the CPA Exam with a wealth of essential facts in a fast-and-easy Q&A format! Get the question-and-answer practice you need with 2,000 Review Questions for the CPA Exam. Organized for easy reference and intensive practice, the questions cover all essential topics. This book provides thorough coverage of the four sections of the CPA Exam: Auditing and Attestation, Business Environment and Concepts, Financial Accounting and Reporting, and Regulation. The 2,000 practice questions are similar to the exam questions so you will know what to expect on test day. Each question includes a fully detailed answer that puts the subject in context. This additional practice helps you build your knowledge, strengthen test-taking skills, and build confidence. Prepare for exam day with: 2,000 essential questions organized by subject Detailed answers that provide important context for studying Content that follows the real-life CPA exam

The Go-To Reference for Chemists for More Than 70 Years Completely Updated to Include Today s Essential Topics Lange s Handbook of Chemistry, Seventeenth Edition is written to provide a reliable one-stop source of factual information for today s working chemist. Within its pages, you will find an unmatched compilation of facts, data, tabular material, and experimental findings that span every area of chemistry. Included in this fully updated Seventeenth Edition are listings of the properties of more than 4,000 organic and 1,400 inorganic compounds. The Seventeenth Edition is enhanced by the addition of an all-new section on Naturally Occurring Chemicals and Chemical Sources. This timely new content includes descriptions of coal, crude oil, natural gas, tar sand and tar sand bitumen, oil shale, biomass and biofuels, and minerals. Sections include: Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Naturally Occurring Chemicals and Chemical Sources Spectroscopy (available online at www.mhprofessional.com/Langes) General Information and Conversion Tables (available online at www.mhprofessional.com/Langes) If you prefer the convenience of one authoritative resource, rather than a multitude of scattered and diverse references, Lange s Handbook of Chemistry, Seventeenth Edition belongs on your desk.