Books published by WILEY

Rewrite your narrative and create a legacy by building a business, your wayFrom Olivia Carr, founder of Shhh Silk, Self-Made: Build a Big Life from a Small Business is an inspirational and practical guide that will empower you to grow a profitable, successful business, no matter your stage of life. A mother at a young age, and without formal qualifications, in her twenties Olivia found herself struggling with climbing debt. Self-Made is the story of how she turned her life around in her thirties and founded Shhh Silk: a multi-million-dollar brand loved by women globally. But more than that, Self-Made is a blueprint that will show you how you can do it too.In Self-Made, Olivia candidly shares her years of hard-won business know-how. You'll benefit from strategies she developed to stay positive and achieve success, even when the odds are stacked against you. Whatever your industry -- ecommerce, bricks and mortar, or side hustle -- this is a handbook for taking control of your business and your life. Through practical exercises and step-by-step action plans, you'll learn how to:* Embrace the 6 key traits of a successful entrepreneur* Develop a money-making mindset and get to grips with the realities of cash flow and profitability* Grow your business, grow your team, and scale up sustainably -- even in uncertain times* Create an engaging brand story, with PR strategies for building your clients, using influencer marketing, and going viral* Balance the challenges of leadership with your own personal growth and wellbeingSelf-Made reveals what it takes to build a sustainable, profit-generating business -- and the steps you can take to face uncertainty, thrive despite adversity, and realise your dreams. This book will inspire and empower you to overcome setbacks, build your resilience, and use what you have to create the life you really want.

Make friends with macOS Sonoma thanks to simple, Dummies-style instructionsmacOS Sonoma For Dummies is the go-to guide for finding your way around Apple's laptop and desktop operating system. For first-time Mac owners and longtime Apple afficionados alike, this book covers the essentials you need to navigate macOS Sonoma with ease. Get a guided tour of the latest updates to macOS widgets, improved video conferencing features, updated privacy and security help, and all the classic features of the software that powers MacBook, iMac, and Mac computers. With easy-to-follow instructions and crystal-clear illustrations, this Dummies guide makes you macOS proficient in no time--even if you've never used a Mac computer before.* Learn the ins and outs of macOS Sonoma for desktop and laptop computers* Discover valuable shortcuts, tips, and tricks for troubleshooting* Organize your files and ensure data security* Customize your computer so you can get things done fasterIf you're looking for a user-friendly tutorial on using macOS Sonoma and making the most of the latest updates, you can't go wrong with macOS Sonoma For Dummies.

This book details recent advances in the applications of nanobiofertilizers as a substitute for synthetic fertilizers in boosting food production. With the steady rise of the world's population, there is a need to increase the production of safe and nutritious food. The constant loss of arable land, as a result of various anthropogenic activities from human action, has become a threat to global biodiversity and ecosystems. Additionally, the issue of climate change has imposed many obstacles to increasing agricultural productivity, especially from biotic and abiotic stressors and temperature-limited environments, such as in high altitudes or seasonally hot regions. Because of these factors, there is a need to adopt sustainable and modern technologies that can boost and improve the rate of food production. One of the cheapest means of enhancing sustainable food production is to explore natural and unlimited beneficial microorganisms, particularly those that can increase the level of soil fertility, improve crop production and health, improve tolerance to stress, support nutrient uptake and availability, and boost natural biodiversity. The synergetic effect of nanotechnology and beneficial microorganisms for the effective bio-fabrication of nanobiofertilizers, is a sustainable solution for producing pesticide-free food. This book provides a deep insight into microbial diversity, recent techniques used for the isolation, screening, and characterization of beneficial microorganisms with eco-friendly attributes, used for bioengineering of nanobiofertilizers, as well as the application of proteomics, metabolomics, genomics, and bioinformatics. The book also covers commercialization, patents, and the business and socio-economic aspects of nanobiofertilizers, as well as the role of policymakers, stakeholders, and government agencies in the translation of nanobioferilizer research into policy. Audience The book is a useful resource for a diverse audience, including industrialists, food industry professionals, agriculturists, agricultural microbiologists, plant pathologists, botanists, microbiologists, biotechnologists, nanotechnologists, microbial biotechnologists, farmers, policymakers, and extension workers.

Expand your enterprise into new regions using systems engineering and data analysisIn Data Driven Decisions: Systems Engineering to Understand Corporate Valuation and Intangible Assets, investment banker, systems engineer, and Cornell University lecturer Joshua Michael Jahani delivers an incisive and unique unveiling of how to use the tools of systems engineering to value your organization, its intangible assets, and how to gauge or prepare its readiness for an overseas or cross-border expansion.In the book, you'll learn to implement a wide range of systems engineering tools, including context diagrams, decision matrices, Goal-Question-Metric analyses, and more. You'll also discover the following:* How to communicate corporate value measurements and their impact to owners, executives, and investors.* Explorations of the relevant topics when considering an international expansion, including macroeconomics, joint ventures, market entry, corporate valuations, mergers and acquisitions, and company culture.* A comprehensive framework and methodology for examining available global regions in your search for the perfect expansion target.* A deep understanding of specific sectors in which intangible assets have a particular impact, including branded consumer products, ad-tech, and healthcare.A must-have resource for business owners, managers, executives, directors, and other corporate leaders, Data-Driven Decisions will also prove invaluable to consultants and other professionals who serve companies considering expansion or growth into new regions.

An accessible guide to the revolutionary techniques of soft computing Soft computing is a computing approach designed to replicate the human mind's unique capacity to integrate uncertainty and imprecision into its reasoning. It is uniquely suited to computing operations where rigid analytical models will fail to account for the variety and ambiguity of possible solutions. As machine learning and artificial intelligence become more and more prominent in the computing landscape, the potential for soft computing techniques to revolutionize computing has never been greater. Principles of Soft Computing Using Python Programming provides readers with the knowledge required to apply soft computing models and techniques to real computational problems. Beginning with a foundational discussion of soft or fuzzy computing and its differences from hard computing, it describes different models for soft computing and their many applications, both demonstrated and theoretical. The result is a set of tools with the potential to produce new solutions to the thorniest computing problems. Readers of Principles of Soft Computing Using Python Programming will also find: Each chapter accompanied with Python codes and step-by-step comments to illustrate applicationsDetailed discussion of topics including artificial neural networks, rough set theory, genetic algorithms, and moreExercises at the end of each chapter including both short- and long-answer questions to reinforce learning Principles of Soft Computing Using Python Programming is ideal for researchers and engineers in a variety of fields looking for new solutions to computing problems, as well as for advanced students in programming or the computer sciences.

Fundamentals of Machine Component Design presents a thorough introduction to the concepts and methods essential to mechanical engineering design, analysis, and application. In-depth coverage of major topics, including free body diagrams, force flow concepts, failure theories, and fatigue design, are coupled with specific applications to bearings, springs, brakes, clutches, fasteners, and more for a real-world functional body of knowledge. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are strengthened through a graphical procedural framework, enabling the effective identification of problems and clear presentation of solutions. Solidly focused on practical applications of fundamental theory, this text helps students develop the ability to conceptualize designs, interpret test results, and facilitate improvement. Clear presentation reinforces central ideas with multiple case studies, in-class exercises, homework problems, computer software data sets, and access to supplemental internet resources, while appendices provide extensive reference material on processing methods, joinability, failure modes, and material properties to aid student comprehension and encourage self-study.

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The ability to analyze and interpret enormous amounts of data has become a prerequisite for success in allied healthcare and the health sciences. Now in its 11th edition, Biostatistics: A Foundation for Analysis in the Health Sciences continues to offer in-depth guidance toward biostatistical concepts, techniques, and practical applications in the modern healthcare setting. Comprehensive in scope yet detailed in coverage, this text helps students understand-and appropriately use-probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, variance analysis, regression, correlation analysis, and other statistical tools fundamental to the science and practice of medicine.  Clearly-defined pedagogical tools help students stay up-to-date on new material, and an emphasis on statistical software allows faster, more accurate calculation while putting the focus on the underlying concepts rather than the math. Students develop highly relevant skills in inferential and differential statistical techniques, equipping them with the ability to organize, summarize, and interpret large bodies of data. Suitable for both graduate and advanced undergraduate coursework, this text retains the rigor required for use as a professional reference.

A primer on the seismic impact that Web3 will have on our online and offline futures The Future of Community is an incisive and eye-opening exploration of the next stage of digital transformation sweeping through our online and real lives. Veteran Web3 evangelists John Kraski, Justin Shenkarow, and Charles Adkins explain why Web3 really is the "next big thing" and how it will fundamentally reshape many of the interactions we have with one another. You'll learn about how fan tokens are poised to disrupt your understanding of the relationship between artists and their fans and how you can take control of your personal data with a self-sovereign identity on the blockchain. You'll discover how our next generation of young people, Generation Alpha, communicate with one another--and with us--and how the ways they form human connections will impact our own online and offline social networks. A can't-miss roadmap to critically important new technologies that are already making digital waves around the world, The Future of Community will earn a place in the libraries of business leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, and technology and Web3 enthusiasts ready to leap into the future.

Highly comprehensive, detailed, and up-to-date overview of artificial intelligence and cybernetics, with practical examples and supplementary learning resources Cybernetical Intelligence: Engineering Cybernetics with Machine Intelligence is a comprehensive guide to the field of cybernetics and neural networks, as well as the mathematical foundations of these technologies. The book provides a detailed explanation of various types of neural networks, including feedforward networks, recurrent neural networks, and convolutional neural networks as well as their applications to different real-world problems. This groundbreaking book presents a pioneering exploration of machine learning within the framework of cybernetics. It marks a significant milestone in the field's history, as it is the first book to describe the development of machine learning from a cybernetics perspective. The introduction of the concept of "Cybernetical Intelligence" and the generation of new terminology within this context propel new lines of thought in the historical development of artificial intelligence. With its profound implications and contributions, this book holds immense importance and is poised to become a definitive resource for scholars and researchers in this field of study. Each chapter is specifically designed to introduce the theory with several examples. This comprehensive book includes exercise questions at the end of each chapter, providing readers with valuable opportunities to apply and strengthen their understanding of cybernetical intelligence. To further support the learning journey, solutions to these questions are readily accessible on the book's companion site. Additionally, the companion site offers programming practice exercises and assignments, enabling readers to delve deeper into the practical aspects of the subject matter. Cybernetical Intelligence includes information on: The history and development of cybernetics and its influence on the development of neural networks Developments and innovations in artificial intelligence and machine learning, such as deep reinforcement learning, generative adversarial networks, and transfer learning Mathematical foundations of artificial intelligence and cybernetics, including linear algebra, calculus, and probability theory Ethical implications of artificial intelligence and cybernetics as well as responsible and transparent development and deployment of AI systems Presenting a highly detailed and comprehensive overview of the field, with modern developments thoroughly discussed, Cybernetical Intelligence is an essential textbook that helps students make connections with real-life engineering problems by providing both theory and practice, along with a myriad of helpful learning aids.

The role of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in the maintenance of health and prevention of disease has been a concept proposed for thousands of years. However, until recently our understanding of the role of the GI tract was predominantly limited to digestion and absorption. The importance of the intestinal barrier function of the GI tract was not well understood due to limitations in medical technology, resulting in less research being conducted in this area. Increased intestinal permeability (IP), referred to as "leaky gut" in lay terms, was considered a pseudoscience. Until recently, clinicians referring to increased IP as a real occurrence would have had their credibility questioned [1, 2]. Today, the importance of the GI tract in the development and management of intestinal and extra-intestinal conditions is receiving significant interest from researchers, clinicians and the general population. Increased IP is now recognised as a real phenomenon that contributes to the development of conditions ranging from inflammatory bowel disease to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, with research in the area rapidly growing and evolving [2, 3].

Cells may die by a number of mechanisms, whether it be to the detriment or benefit of the organism. This can be external to the control of the cell, or initiated and executed by the cell itself, in response to various stimuli. Programmed cell death, when the cell regulates its own demise in response to specific stimuli, may occur through processes such as apoptosis, necroptosis and pyroptosis (D'Arcy, 2019). The most commonly investigated form of programmed cell death to date is apoptosis, which was first described in 1972 (Kerr et al., 1972). Further advances have been made in the understanding of apoptosis since then, stemming from investigation of programmed cell death in C. elegans (Horvitz, 1999). Its evolutionary conservation as a mechanism of cell death across diverse species, ranging from the aforementioned nematodes to mammals, indicates the ironic importance of this process in the maintenance of life (Severin et al., 2008). Apoptosis is important in both health and disease, regulating embryonic development and displaying polarising roles in pathologies such as cancer and sepsis (Glab et al., 2017b). As such, apoptosis can be both harmful and beneficial to an organism. Additionally, unlike sporadic cell death mechanisms like necrosis, the orderly manner of apoptotic cell disassembly enables the process to go largely undetected by the immune system and avoid initiating inflammatory responses that may otherwise damage the surrounding tissue (Rock and Kono, 2008). Apoptosis can be initiated in response to a variety of stimuli, both intra- and extracellular in origin (Danial and Korsmeyer, 2004). These then activate one of two distinct pathways, ultimately converging on the death of the cell

The quick way to get started--and get proficient--with QuickBooksQuickBooks 2024 All-in-One For Dummies is the solution small business owners and managers are seeking. This high-value reference combines 8 content-rich mini-books into one complete package, providing the answers you need to get the most out of the 2024 version of QuickBooks. You'll learn the key features of QuickBooks and small business accounting, including setting up the software, understanding double-entry bookkeeping, invoicing customers, paying vendors, tracking inventory, creating reports, and beyond. Plus, you'll discover how you can use cloud storage to access your information on your smartphone, making running a small business that much more manageable.* Sign up for QuickBooks software, set up your accounts, and customize your preferences* Learn the basics of accounting and bookkeeping, and make sure you're doing it right* Discover advanced features of QuickBooks that will help you run your business smoothly and efficiently* Save money by confidently managing your finances yourselfThis beginner-friendly Dummies guide makes it a breeze for small business owners, managers, and employees to implement QuickBooks at work.

Learn how to make hard decisions in difficult situations -- and ensure a successful outcomeIn boardrooms and workplaces, as in war zones, there is a simple truth: leaders must make hard decisions. It's only through timely decision-making and clear, considered strategy that leaders can cut through ambiguity and chaos -- and protect their people and their organisation. With Best Possible Outcome, you'll learn how the military cultivates the mindset, the people, and the processes that ensure success even in tough times. What's more, you'll discover how to systematically implement those lessons within your business.With over 25 years' experience in the Australian Army, from on-the-ground combat to intelligence, Lieutenant Colonel Garth Callender has learned what it takes. In Best Possible Outcome, he shares remarkable stories from his time in service and delivers insightful lessons about risk, resilience, and agility. You'll discover a pragmatic, three-pillar leadership framework that allows leaders in any field to embrace challenges, drive innovation, and maximise results. Ultimately, you'll establish a system that ensures the best possible outcome in any situation.Develop the mindset and leadership skills essential for:* Understanding and managing real risk* Building organisational resilience* Making difficult ethical decisions* Staying ahead of the competition* Achieving success under pressure and despite uncertaintyFrom managing risk on the streets of Afghanistan to unpacking what insurgents know about organisational agility, Garth shows how the skills used to lead teams in military conflict can improve organisational responsiveness. Best Possible Outcome will show you how to lead strategically, assess outcomes clearly, and establish a pathway out of vulnerability and crisis.

"At mmWave frequencies 5G encounters several new problems, and finding out how to effectively test designs represents a very important factor in the development of novel designs. Novel key performance indicators in which not only conventional RF parameters are examined but also other more-signal-processing related parameters and overall radio performance make antennas necessarily smart to survive the market evolution. The huge shrinkage needs prioritized in 4G modules are now combined with extremely versatile and precise beamforming capacities, thermal mitigation and link budget compensation design strategies that make antennas move to a new era."--

The fourth edition of Ethics in Practice offers an impressive collection of 70 new, revised, and classic essays covering 13 key ethical issues. Essays integrate ethical theory and the discussion of practical moral problems into a text that is ideal for introductory and applied ethics courses. A fully updated and revised edition of this authoritative anthology of classic and contemporary essays covering a wide range of ethical and moral issues Integrates ethical theory with discussions of practical moral problems, and includes three essays on theory written specifically for this volume Nearly half of the essays are written or revised exclusively for this anthology, which now also features eleven essays new to this edition, as well as expanded sections discussing theory, reproductive technologies, war and terrorism, and animals Content allows teachers to discuss discrete practical issues (e.g., euthanasia), focus on the broader grouping of topics (e.g., life and death), or focus on common themes which bridge sections (sexism, moral standing, individualism and community) Section introductions not only outline the basic issues discussed in the essays, but relate them to theoretical perspectives and practical issues discussed elsewhere in the book. Guides students with supporting introductory essays on reading philosophy, theorizing about ethics, writing a philosophy paper, and a supporting web site at www.hughlafollette.com/eip4/

In The Execution Challenge: Delivering Great Strategy at Scale, a team of renowned strategy execution researchers and consultants delivers a practical and insightful new take on how to effectively execute strategy in today's complex, fast-changing environments. The authors focus on the often missing "how" of strategy execution, exploring the holistic perspectives, skills, and approaches needed to inform and translate strategy and create and maintain a "line-of-sight" between your strategy and its execution. The authors provide you with an expert playbook for effective strategy execution with a focus on proven, real-world, implementation. You'll discover a comprehensive leadership toolkit of approaches, skills, knowledge, processes, and examples you can employ immediately to translate and execute upon even the most ambitious strategies. You'll gain a multidimensional and nuanced perspective on modern organizational structures and design that provides a comprehensive view of your firm's value proposition. You'll also find proven techniques that you can implement to ensure that changes in business strategy are reflected in complementary changes to the organizational project portfolio. A can't-miss toolkit for converting words and ideas into coordinated action and momentum, The Execution Challenge is the real-world guide to strategy execution that executives, strategists, transformation and innovation leaders, strategic planners, business leaders at all levels, entrepreneurs, and students of strategy have been waiting for.

Love K-Dramas--and want more permission to binge watch them? In How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life: Powerful Lessons on Belongingness, Healing, and Mental Health, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Jeanie Y. Chang explores what K-Dramas have to teach us about our own well-being and how we can use the lessons they teach us to live better and more meaningful lives. Chang's own love of K-Dramas and using them with great success to improve her mental health and relate to her cultural identity led her to integrate K-Dramas into her professional practice. Seeing the enormously positive effect they also had on her clients, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life was born. Topics covered in this book include:* Using K-Dramas as a roadmap to life, showing you how to navigate speed bumps, roadblocks, twists, turns, and dead ends* Building cross-racial and cross-cultural relationships that you otherwise may not have without being a K-Drama fan* Processing grief from the loss of a loved one to a loss of anything--a job, your physical safety, a relationship, or something else* Harnessing the idea of Jeong, which is innate in Korean society and refers to the emotional sentiment of affinity, affection, kinship, and connection which is the thread throughout Jeanie's community* Working the author's trademarked mental health framework, Cultural Confidence(r), to build up your mental health, identity, mindfulness, and resilience For K-Drama fans and enthusiasts and anyone curious about the influence of pop culture, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is an entertaining and highly educational presentation from a mental health professional on how this enormously popular global phenomenon can help us become the best versions of ourselves.

Ben Armstrong was one of the first to start raising the alarm about FTX and Samuel Bankman-Fried. This book will document the collapse of FTX and the fall of Samuel Bankman-Fried from an industry insider. The book will examine what some of the signs of fraud that were taking place and provide a play-by-play analysis of FTX's collapse which took place over a 10-day period in November 2022 (including what Armstrong saw in the Bahamas when Bankman-Fried was extradited back to the United States).

MULTI-DRUG RESISTANCE IN CANCERThe book details the mechanisms underlying multi-drug cellular resistance and the targets of novel chemotherapeutic agents.Cancer is a major killer all over the world. Even with all the progress made, chemotherapy is still the mainstay of modern cancer treatment. The progression of the cellular defeat of numerous independent anticancer drugs in terms of their chemical structure is a major barrier to successful chemotherapy. Multi-drug resistance (MDR) is a term for the fact that most cancer patients exhibit this phenomenon. According to the numbers, drug resistance carries the blame for 90% of cancer patient deaths. Refractory cancer and tumor recurrence are common outcomes of prolonged chemotherapy. Because of the prevalence of drug-resistance mutations, the difficulty of treating tumors increases and the therapeutic efficacy of drugs decreases.Multi-Drug Resistance in Cancer: Mechanism and Treatment Strategies contains nine chapters that cover topics such as: studying the mechanics of resistance to drugs by autophagy; studies to delineate the role of efflux transporters; expression of drug transporters; resistance to targeted therapies in breast cancer; advances in metallodrug driven combination treatment for cancer; and use of natural agents for the overcoming of cancer drug resistance.The book aims to provide the latest data on the mechanisms of cellular resistance to anticancer agents currently used in clinical treatment. It provides a better understanding of the mechanisms of MDR and targets of novel chemotherapy agents which should guide future research concerning new effective strategies in cancer treatment.AudienceThis book is written for pharmaceutical and biomedical scientists and researchers at both the bench and in the clinic who are interested in the mechanisms and strategies for overcoming cancer's multi-drug resistance.

Uniquely provides up-to-date and comprehensive information on adhesives in biomedical applications in an easily accessible form. Adhesives are gaining popularity in many and varied biomedical applications as they are being used as a replacement for sutures and staples, which have the disadvantages such as scarring, infection, keloid formation, poor skin healing, or hernia in the case of abdominal sutures. On the other hand, adhesives dramatically reduce healthcare costs, significantly reduce time spent in surgery, curb the risks of bleeding, and are generally easy to use. Adhesives also find their use in diagnostic imaging, various biomedical devices, dental adhesives, dermal adhesives, etc. Adhesives in Biomedical Applications contains eleven chapters and is divided into two parts: Part 1: General Topics; and Part 2: Specific Adhesives, Characteristics, and Applications. Topics covered include: historical developments of various adhesives for biomedical applications; global industry development and analysis of adhesives for biomedical applications; biomedical adhesives; bioadhesion: fundamentals and mechanisms; fibrin glue; herbal bioactives-based mucoadhesive drug delivery systems; adhesive hydrogels; adhesives in dermal patches; medical adhesives from extracted mussel adhesive proteins; dental adhesives; and the role of adhesive-based systems for diagnostic imaging and theranostic applications. Audience The book will be used by adhesionists, adhesive technologists, polymer scientists, materials scientists, as well as those involved with biomedical devices and bioimplants such as medical doctors, surgeons, cosmetologists, as well as engineers in the pharmaceutical industry.

Learn how to eat well, improve your health, and enjoy life with diabetesThe new edition of Diabetes Meal Planning & Nutrition For Dummies offers you a holistic approach to living your best life with diabetes. Optimize your diet and plan delicious meals that will empower you to take control, improve your health, prevent, and even reverse diabetes. Written by an award-winning chef and renowned doctor who are both experts in the field of nutrition, this book helps you understand what defines healthful eating for diabetes, its crucial role to long term health, and how meal planning is a key to successful diabetes management. Learn how to receive all the nutrients necessary for glucose control while managing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and maintaining ideal weight. Discover how to supercharge your diet and protect yourself from the complications associated with diabetes with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich foods. To get you started, this indispensable guide includes 22 mouthwatering, easy to recreate, and affordable recipes that maximize the benefits of nutritious ingredients to regulate blood glucose levels. The kitchen and shopping hacks will enable you to master culinary therapy and take delight in preparing meals and cooking. This updated edition includes:* Practical examples of meal plans perfectly suited for prediabetes, Type 1, and Type 2 diabetes* A whole person approach to diabetes that focuses on diet, lifestyle, exercise, and medical treatment* Coverage of new therapies and the latest evidence on how gut health can help with diabetes management* Nutrition facts and health benefits for your favorite ingredients, so you can eat what you loveDiabetes Meal Planning & Nutrition For Dummies is an excellent resource for those interested in the latest diabetes-friendly nutrition guidelines, as well as anyone who has been diagnosed with diabetes or has a loved one who has been diagnosed, or would like to prevent it.

The risk of explosion is inseparable from industrial activity, as we are often reminded by the news. In order to avoid an explosion, it is necessary to understand the phenomena surrounding it, and take the necessary preventive measures to protect society if it comes to the worst-case scenario. This book will detail these phenomena. The Mechanisms of Explosions presents theoretical aspects from a physicochemical point of view and proposes various methods adapted to each type of explosion, including ATEX explosions. The author shares his knowledge of the mechanisms of explosions, acquired during numerous investigations. These 27 case studies - detailing circumstances, mechanisms and the nature and intensity of explosive effects - were selected to cover all of the possible physical or chemical phenomena, substances and mechanisms, without limiting themselves to the most common situations. This book, packed full of information, is designed to benefit those who analyze and investigate explosions, particularly insurance and judicial experts, prevention engineers, security managers and trainers.