Books published by WILEY

Build a vibrant and organic connection between your organization's talent and its leadership In The Champion Leader, bestselling author Christopher D. Connors delivers an exciting new take on how to adapt to the changing rules of engagement in the workplace. It explains why so many employees feel disconnected from their leaders in today's remote and hybrid working environments and how to reestablish meaningful relationships. You'll learn how to maximize your emotional intelligence and enhance your leadership skills to help you and your organization achieve outstanding results. Perfect for managers, executives, and all leaders seeking to develop their emotional intelligence, The Champion Leader is the ideal resource for helping you elevate your leadership to the next level. "The Champion Leader is the ultimate EQ manual for any leader seeking new, inspired ways to transform a group of individuals into a team." -- ANGIE MORGAN WITKOWSKI, New York Times Bestselling Author of SPARK and Bet on You "The Champion Leader beautifully articulates how to lead authentically and build a foundation of emotional intelligence to champion yourself and everyone around you to accomplish extraordinary results." -- CHESTER ELTON, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author "The Champion Leader masterfully distills the essence of transformative leadership into actions that resonate on a deeply personal level. Christopher's work is a vital resource that promises to redefine what it means to be a leader." -- DR. MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, Thinkers 50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times Bestselling Author

The book provides a comprehensive exploration of the evolving field of bioprinting in regenerative medicine and is an essential guide for professionals seeking a thorough understanding of the field. Computational Intelligence in Bioprinting provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving field of bioprinting in reformative medicine, defining the process of printing structures using viable cells, biomaterials, and living molecules. The primary goal is to provide substitutes for tissue implants, which might lead to eliminating the requirement for organ donors, as well as to transform animal testing for the learning and analysis of disease and the growth of treatments. The book offers a comprehensive overview of bioprinting technologies and their applications, emphasizing the integration of computation intelligence, artificial intelligence, and other computer science advancements in the field. By harnessing the power of computational intelligence techniques such as AI, machine learning, optimization algorithms, and data analytics, existing hurdles can be overcome and the full potential of bioprinting can be unlocked. The book covers an extensive range of topics, including bio-ink formulation and characterization, bioprinter hardware and software design, tissue and organ modeling, image analysis, process optimization, and quality control. Audience The book is aimed at professionals, practitioners and researchers in the fields of bioprinting, tissue engineering, and computational intelligence in medicine.

Study, study, study--and pass the CPA exam This trusted Dummies study guide helps you review for the updated Uniform CPA Examination and get the score you need to become a Certified Public Accountant. The CPA exam is notoriously difficult, which is why you'll need the practice questions inside. All answers are explained in a clear and easy-to-understand way. You also have access to additional online practice questions and digital flashcards to get all the essential CPA concepts into your brain. And test-day strategies from a CPA exam pro can help you edge your score upward to pass the exam on your next attempt. Inside... All about the new CPA exam Changes to the test structure Question types, explained Clear review of all content How the CPA is scored Creating a custom study plan Expert strategies for success Supplementing your CPA course

ENERGIZE YOURSELF, ­IGNITE YOUR TEAM, AND BUILD A MOTIVATIONAL WORKPLACE CULTURE In The Energy of Success, ­renowned energy expert and speaker, Rebecca Ahmed illustrates how you can shift your energy to increase your joy and enthusiasm at work; how you can transform your own experience no matter what's going on with your colleagues; and how you are the only person who can decide whether you're going to have a good or a bad day. Rebecca introduces five energetic success principles and offers practical and easy-to-follow steps that you can take to quickly shift your own, or someone else's, energy. She combines these insights with a proprietary energy assessment, key takeaways, and accessible strategies for improvement, empowering you and your people to control your own energy levels. This expansion of individual capabilities enhances everyone's ability to positively influence those around them. The Energy of Success provides individuals and organizations with a powerful resource to elevate overall workplace satisfaction, boost employee engagement, and reduce turnover. By integrating the principles outlined in this book, your organization can foster a culture of increased productivity and heightened employee morale, resulting in a more vibrant and successful work environment. Perfect for employees of all levels, The Energy of Success is a must-read for professionals everywhere who hope to change and improve their energy to unlock new levels of success and happiness.

PRAISE FOR ENRICH YOUR FUTURE "This delightfully written primer uses popular stories, many from the sports world, to provide wise investment strategies and insightful tips for avoiding ruinous financial mistakes." -- Burton G. Malkiel, author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street, 50th Anniversary Edition "I own all of Mr. Swedroe's many books. This one is my favorite." -- Taylor Larimore, author of The Bogleheads' Guide to the Three-Fund Portfolio "Another winning book from Larry Swedroe. I recommend it especially to people managing their own retirement accounts. Larry shows that simple low-cost investing is the only winning strategy." -- Jane Bryant Quinn, author of How to Make Your Money Last: The Indispensable Retirement Guide "Enrich Your Future is a masterful collection of wisdom and insight by Larry Swedroe. Swedroe weaves a tapestry of short stories that effortlessly convey the profound principles of successful investing and once again distills complex financial concepts into simple, actionable advice. Whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting your financial journey, this book is a must-read. Larry's unique ability to demystify the world of finance makes Enrich Your Future an invaluable guide for anyone seeking to build a secure and prosperous financial future." --Bill Schultheis, author of The Coffeehouse Investor

Turbocharge your reasoning with Critical Thinking Just what are the ingredients of a great argument? What is the secret to communicating your ideas clearly and persuasively? And how do you see through sloppy thinking and flim-flam? If you ve ever asked any of these questions, then this book is for you! These days, strong critical thinking skills provide a vital foundation for academic success, and Critical Thinking Skills For Dummies offers a clear and unintimidating introduction to what can otherwise be a pretty complex topic. Inside, you'll get hands-on, lively, and fun exercises that you can put to work today to improve your arguments and pin down key issues. With this accessible and friendly guide, you'll get plain-English instruction on how to identify other people's assumptions, methodology, and conclusions, evaluate evidence, and interpret texts effectively. You'll also find tips and guidance on reading between the lines, assessing validity and even advice on when not to apply logic too rigidly! Critical Thinking Skills for Dummies: Provides tools and strategies from a range of disciplines great for developing your reflective thinking skills Offers expert guidance on sound reasoning and textual analysis Shows precisely how to use concept mapping and brainstorming to generate insights Demonstrates how critical thinking skills is a proven path to success as a student Whether you're undertaking reviews, planning research projects or just keen to give your brain a workout, Critical Thinking Skills For Dummies equips you with everything you need to succeed.

Design and use effective prompts for use with generative artificial intelligence tools The Quick Guide to Prompt Engineering is a practical and incisive discussion of how to effectively deploy prompts to generate useful information from large language artificial intelligence models. Author and futurist Ian Khan dives deep into the role that prompts play in making effective use of Large Language Models and offers a step-by-step guide to creating effective prompts. You'll find hands-on examples of useful prompts in various industries, as well as ethical considerations to keep in mind to help evade some of the most common pitfalls and mistakes when using this technology. In the book, you'll explore how to generate text, images, voice, music, and even video, using several different leading Large Language Models, like ChatGPT, DALL-E, CTRL, T2T, BERT, Codex, and more. You'll discover application-specific prompt engineering concepts that transform the kinds of results you can achieve with generative AI. Perfect for tech enthusiasts, marketers, cybersecurity professionals, and other technical specialists, The Quick Guide to Prompt Engineering is also an essential resource for anyone seeking to obtain practical results from generative artificial intelligence tools.

Praise for MENTORSHIP UNLOCKED "Mentorship Unlocked is the book I wish I had at the start of my career. Janice Omadeke effectively demystifies the otherwise elusive nature of mentorship. Drawn from her own experience and extensive research, this is a practical guide to finding and working with mentors that will help you grow. It helped me rethink my own role as a mentor." --Chris Hyams, CEO of Indeed "Mentorship Unlocked is a practical guide with tangible advice everyone can use to get the most value from a mentoring relationship." --Shellye Archambeau, Author of Unapologetically Ambitious "Building strong relationships with great mentors is essential to any professional's success. But approaching a mentor can be intimidating. Omadeke will take you by the hand and walk you through a step-by-step process of how to do this in a way that will enrich your life, and your mentors. Remember, you are not asking for help--you are asking a person to make a wise investment in you, one that will leave your corner of the world a better, less lonely place." --Kim Scott, Bestselling author of Radical Candor "Mentorship Unlocked is an extremely insightful and comprehensive guide to tapping into mentorship as an invaluable resource for career building. Whether you're a mentor, mentee, or both, Omadeke's fascinating anecdotes and precise, thorough analysis makes Mentorship Unlocked an engaging and thoughtful page-turner. This book is a must-read for anyone and everyone who wants to build fruitful professional relationships." -- Liz Elting, Bestselling author of Dream Big and Win and Founder and CEO of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation "In Mentorship Unlocked, Janice Omadeke vividly brings to life the link between mentorship and growing career confidence. It's an insightful read for professionals looking to make bold, strategic bets in their careers. The book's blend of real-life examples and strategies is empowering and enlightening." -- Selena Rezvani, Bestselling author of Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Boost Connections, and Make Bold Bets on Yourself "Mentorship Unlocked offers a refreshing, mindful approach to building career relationships. It skillfully navigates the complexities of today's work environment with a focus on personal growth and awareness. A must-read for anyone seeking a meaningful career journey." -- Chip Conley, Founder and CEO, Modern Elder Academy, and bestselling author "Mentorship Unlocked is your go-to guide for navigating the changing world of mentor-mentee relationships in today's work environment. Written by one of Austin's most impressive entrepreneurs who is literally the global thought-leader in this all-important practice of mentoring, this book is packed with personal stories, practical tools, and useful examples that show you how to make meaningful connections without losing your true self. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, carving out a creative niche, or starting your own thing, Mentorship Unlocked has got your back in helping you hit your goals and find success." -- Hugh Forrest, Chief Program Officer, SXSW

Agriculture has a much more creative, adaptable, and innovative history than one thinks, especially as the digital age crawls closer. This book is a comprehensive collection of the benefits of digital agriculture and how it has aided communities with an urgent need for seamless integration of modern discoveries in science. As a vital resource for academics and professionals of agricultural and digital technologies, this book explores further connections on how the rise of digital agriculture helps farms utilize real-time data and prediction insights to make decisions regarding weather conditions. This Book is Divided into Four Tracks - Track 1: Focuses on the significance of agriculturists' information exchange and involvement in the digital environments - Track 2: Concentrates on the acceptance, prospects, and problems of integrating various digital technologies in agriculture - Track 3: Talks about smart farming and its importance in attaining sustainable agriculture - Track 4: Discusses the modeling and analyzing of agricultural systems and incorporates data analytics and mathematical approaches.

Impact Redefined: Transforming Partnerships, Social Moments, and Personal Connections to Drive Change is a comprehensive guide to the future of social impact, new ways to amplify impact, and the best tools to harness these new approaches and grow your influence every day. The book delivers strategies to create long-lasting impact and positive change in the modern world through partnerships, real-life opportunities, and social media. Written in easy-to-understand language, readers will gain insight into utilizing a variety of social opportunities to their advantage. Amongst other topics discussed are utilizing influencer marketing for good, nurturing healthy collaborations and connections, championing empathy, and multiplying impact through relationships. Moving beyond the basics, Impact Redefined: Transforming Partnerships, Social Moments, and Personal Connections to Drive Change delves into the important intricacies of connections, including how you partner up, who you partner up with, how you keep up these crucial relationships, and types of partnerships (and how those types of partnerships are changing), along with the expectations of these partnerships and leveraging community, amplifying storytelling, and measuring joint impact in partnerships. Social entrepreneur and advisor Nick Lynch explores social media as a part of the Social Element, why there is so much more than just a social media presence, such as creating social connections outside of social media, and how infusing real and digital social elements to build, reinforce, and empower your community is a key and vitally important part of the evolution of how and where you tell your story. For social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and other philanthropically minded professionals, Impact Redefined: Transforming Partnerships, Social Moments, and Personal Connections to Drive Change is a can't-miss roadmap to maximizing social impact in your community and the wider world around you.

In The Power of Ownership: Redeem Your Health, Live Life by Design, and Break the Relentless Pursuit of Normal, author Justin Roethlingshoefer delivers an empowerment tool designed to give you the framework to take ownership of your health in a holistic and personalized way. Instead of a robotic and cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all approach to health, you'll find the tools, systems, and processes you need to design your life in a way that makes sense for you. This book is a simple, relatable, and actionable tool--not a textbook or storybook--located at the intersection of art and science that you'll be able to understand and apply to your life immediately. It offers a new understanding of the body you inhabit and enables you to create an action plan to ensure your health journey is a sustained and effective one. By understanding the impact of stress on your body, how to use the concepts of Heart Rate Variability, and how to develop transformative habits for better sleep, energy, and connection, you'll discover a healing path that allows you to live your life differently. The Power of Ownership explodes the "Myth of Normal" by democratizing the wisdom of health and performance that is usually only accessible to elite leaders and professional athletes. The feelings of confusion and frustration that have left you normalizing dysfunction are over. No longer will you have to suffer the symptoms of fake health that the world has told you are normal but rather empower yourself to understand your specific needs and design a life around it that you can sustainably manage. The perfect book for everyone who wants to look and feel better, The Power of Ownership will transform the way you think about and achieve health for yourself. It's a powerful resource that teaches you how to speak your body's language, get a handle on stress, and start living your best life in a way you can sustain over the long term.

Highly comprehensive resource for studying neural networks, complex networks, synchronization, passivity, and associated applications Dynamical Behaviors of Multiweighted Complex Network Systems discusses the dynamical behaviors of various multiweighted complex dynamical networks, with detailed insight on synchronization for directed and undirected complex networks (CNs) with multiple state or delayed state couplings subject to recoverable attacks, along with passivity and synchronization for coupled neural networks with multi-weights (CNNMWs) by virtue of devised proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controllers. The book also investigates finite-time synchronization (FTS) and H-infinity synchronization for two types of coupled neural networks (CNNs) and focuses on finite-time passivity (FTP) and finite-time synchronization (FTS) for complex dynamical networks with multiple state/derivative couplings based on the proportional-derivative (PD) control method. Final chapters consider finite-time output synchronization and H-infinity output synchronization problems, and multiple weighted coupled reaction-diffusion neural networks (CRDNNs) with and without coupling delays. Other topics covered in Dynamical Behaviors of Multiweighted Complex Network Systems include: Criteria of FTP for complex dynamical networks with multiple state couplings (CDNMSCs), formulated by utilizing the PD controller Finite-time passivity (FTP) concepts for the spatially and temporally systems with different dimensions of output and input FTS and finite time H-infinity synchronization problems for CDNs with multiple state/derivative couplings by utilizing state feedback control approach and selecting suitable parameter adjustment schemes Adaptive output synchronization and output synchronization of CDNs with multiple output or output derivative couplings, and other adaptive control schemes Enabling readers to understand foundational concepts and grasp the latest research, Dynamical Behaviors of Multiweighted Complex Network Systems is essential for all who study neural networks, complex networks, synchronization, passivity, and their applications.

Praise for THE PUZZLE OF SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT "Whether we like it or not, most important topics in investing involve trade-offs. It takes courage to discuss those in general-and definitely in the domain of ESG. Pomorski is up for the challenge, and delivers. This book takes a rigorous look at how ESG portfolios are built and what they can be expected to achieve, both for investors and the broader economy. Pomorski is even brave enough to address topics like reporting standards and whether shorting 'counts' (spoiler alert: it does). Inside you'll find much-needed clarity honestly and succinctly presented."-CLIFF ASNESS, Managing and Founding Principal, AQR Capital Management "This book is essential for anyone interested in sustainable investing. Pomorski dissects the many misconceptions about sustainability and helps bridge the gap between what sustainable investors want and what economic theory and empirical evidence say is possible. The many practical examples and case studies provide an enjoyable, succinct and accessible summary of the key issues in the field."-MARK CARHART, Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Kepos Capital "Pomorski masterfully bridges the gap between academic rigor and practical application, offering a groundbreaking perspective on sustainable investing. Importantly, Pomorski dissects the channels through which ESG and sustainability shape corporate decisions, offering a critical examination of their impact on the cost of capital. A must-read for anyone looking to navigate the future of investment with confidence and conscience." -DONALD RAYMOND, Chief Investment Strategist at QIA and former Chief Investment Strategist at CPPIB "So much of the conversation about ESG today is based on opinion, not fact. Pomorski follows an empirical, evidence-based approach to help readers understand the relationship between ESG and investing. He addresses the good, the bad, and the unknown of sustainable investing. The Puzzle of Sustainable Investment uses a data-driven approach to answer the ESG questions that investors are asking today."-MICHAEL CAPPUCCI, Managing Director, Harvard Management Company

The 90 Day Brand Plan: How to Unleash Your Personal Brand to Dominate the Competition and Scale Your Business, written by personal branding guru and agency CEO Dain Walker delivers a play-by-play on how to become an authority figure in your field and how to turn that position into a money-making machine. In the book, you'll learn how you can get paid for being a known name through your businesses, products, and services. The author demonstrates how to nail and scale your likeability and your character to channel your personal brand's attention into whatever company or product you're building. He uses his own story--in which he used his personal Instagram brand to grow multiple million-dollar brand opportunities--to explain how you can leverage your charisma, energy, and intelligence to do the same thing. The 90 Day Brand Plan demonstrates how to use creativity, sales tactics, action plans, and fun daily mental exercises to exploit all the possible opportunities that social media can create. You'll unleash your credibility and storytelling for greater impact as you use your name to become a known influencer, household name, artist, or micro celebrity. Walker shows you how to break down the barriers of fear, rejection, and self-doubt as he unpacks what it takes to build personal belief and channel it creatively into content of all sorts, including social media, speaking, selling, podcasting, marketing, pitching, advertising, and more. A comprehensive roadmap to extraordinary success through personal branding, The 90 Day Brand Plan is a must-read guide for entrepreneurs, founders, aspiring influencers, solopreneurs, professionals, and anyone else seeking to leverage their credibility, skills, and authority to create an enduring and popular brand.

The book focuses on multiple areas of manufacturing, including cutting-edge material processing technologies, custom-made materials, metallic and non-metallic materials, new engineering experiments, contemporary machining, joining, surface modification, and process optimization techniques. Readers will find in this volume an extensive exploration of various advanced manufacturing and material engineering topics. It includes a detailed examination of aluminum grades and their applications, an overview of cold spray additive manufacturing, and a discussion on Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) for cladding low-carbon steel plates. The volume also presents innovative approaches to brake pedal design using topology optimization, analysis of resistance-spot welding quality, and the impact of shot peening on the corrosion behavior of SiC Particle Reinforced Aluminum Composite. It highlights crucial factors in 3D printed component strength, reviews 3D milling operations with ABAQUS, and delves into the rare ferroelectric material Fresnoite. The book surveys visual sensing technologies for weld pool analysis, simulates Claus Sulfur Recovery Units with Aspen Plus, and discusses ultrasonic-assisted stir casting for metal matrix nanocomposites. It also covers the joining of dissimilar magnesium alloys, advancements in electrochemical surface coatings, unconventional machining techniques, surface coating processes using pulsed power systems, natural fiber-reinforced composite fabrication, and process parameter optimization in laser beam welding using NSGA-II. Audience The book will interest researchers in academia and industry engineers in advanced manufacturing, materials science, surface science, adhesion and coatings, production engineering, civil engineering, and welding.

A concise and easy-to-follow guide to the principles of accounting and finance as they apply to running foodservice operations Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations is an up-to-date and straightforward treatment of the financial standards and concepts owners and operators need to successfully run a foodservice operation. Learn how to understand and assess the financial performance of a foodservice business by using professionally prepared financial reports. The book explains the Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants (USAR), as well as how to read income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows. It discusses how to calculate a break-even point and demonstrates pricing tips to help owner/operators create a profitable menu. Other contents include: A thorough introduction to controlling food and beverage product costs Practical discussions of how to manage the cost of labor and staffing, as well as how to prepare an accurate operating budget Hands-on strategies for comparing planned and budgeted operating results to actual financial results Perfect for students in foodservice-related courses, Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations will also benefit foodservice establishment owners and operators and professionals working in colleges, hospitals, nursing homes, and more.

Addresses safety and health hazards through a holistic, organization-wide approach to worker wellbeing The Wiley Guide to Strategies, Ideas, and Applications for Implementing a Total Worker Health(R) Program presents specific information and guidance for Total Worker Health (TWH) applications in a variety of industries as well as specific aspects of TWH. This book covers how existing safety and health activities can support and be integrated into TWH programs, exploring specific topics such as how TWH initiatives can benefit the construction industry, ways to borrow from successful safety committee operations, and the use of technology. The innovative ideas and techniques from diverse fields, and from existing safety and health programs, help readers maximize efforts and increase the chance of long-term success. Case studies are included throughout to elucidate key concepts and aid in reader comprehension. Written by safety, health, and wellness practitioners with real-world experience, this resource includes: Organizational approaches for implementing key prevention programs to solve problems across diverse worker populationsGuidance for improving the organization and design of work environments, including innovative strategies for promoting worker wellbeingEvidence of program effectiveness for addressing work conditions that impact mental health, fatigue and sleep, and work-life conflictPerspective of traditional safety and health professionals, emphasizing practical advice for practitioners throughout all chapters and connecting the narrative as a whole The Wiley Guide is an essential resource for safety, health, and industrial hygiene practitioners in industry, public services, government, insurance, and consulting, as well as others with safety and health responsibilities such as occupational medicine professionals.

This books offers a definitive text on the vital topic fundraising. It provides students of fundraising and nonprofit professionals access to the most relevant theories and includes concrete examples of modern fundraising practice. The book contains clear learning objectives, recommended readings, case studies, summary self-test questions, and exercises at the end of each chapter. The Principles and Practice of Fundraising comprehensively addresses all the major forms of fundraising and critical topics such as donor behavior and fundraising planning. Praise for fundraising principles and practice "e;Not only will fundraisers benefit from this comprehensive yet accessible text, but this should be required reading for all nonprofit practitioners and scholars. Reading this book will provide valuable insight on a vital subject and enhance the success of any fundraising effort."e; ?John B. Ford, president, Academy of Marketing Science and professor of marketing, Old Dominion University "e;This is not just a how-to-do-it book. Rather, it provides deep knowledge about the nonprofit sector, its role in society, and the values and psychology of giving that is essential to responsible and effective fundraising."e; ?Paul Brest, president, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and author, Money Well Spent "e;Adrian Sargeant is the world's foremost fundraising scholar. This text will be invaluable to the beginner, but new research findings mean it should also be a must read for established practitioners."e; ?Steve Thomas, co-chair, Resource Alliance, and chairman, Stephen Thomas Ltd, Toronto "e;Designed and written to fill the void in current fundraising and development textbooks for both undergraduate and graduate students studying nonprofit management and leadership, Fundraising Principles and Practice surpasses my expectations for a comprehensive approach that will benefit American Humanics programs."e; ?SueAnn Strom, vice president, Academic Partnerships, American Humanics , Inc. "e;Sargeant is the accessible academic and this is typical of his work. It is rigorously researched, clear, concise, well written, well presented and entirely appropriate. Any fundraiser who knows what Adrian knows will outperform the others. It's as simple as that."e; ?Ken Burnett, author, Relationship Fundraising and The Zen of Fundraising

A new and improved edition of the original guide to veterinary care and husbandry putting the emotional welfare of animals first Every pet needs medical care in the veterinary clinic and husbandry at home. Fear and stress can present significant barriers to good care while also compromising safety for animal care professionals and pet owners. It's possible to help pets learn to allow and even willingly participate in veterinary care, husbandry, and grooming. With a foundation in learning theory and emphasizing practical techniques, Cooperative Veterinary Care is a groundbreaking guide to encouraging voluntary participation in veterinary care. Now updated to reflect the latest research and clinical information drawing on years of professional hands-on experience, it's a must-own for any small animal practice or pet professional looking to increase patient comfort and facilitate excellent care. Foundations of learning and training to prepare any professional to get started right away Unique exploration of the veterinary environment and how Cooperative Veterinary Care can help Integration of the Fear Free(sm) Spectrum of Fear, Anxiety & Stress to quantify patient experiences Step by step training plans for veterinary care and husbandry with photo and video demonstrations Practical applications for all common procedures. Foundation techniques which can be expanded to virtually any veterinary care or animal husbandry and grooming need Cooperative Veterinary Care is written for the veterinary professional team but will help anyone and everyone who cares for and interacts with pets.

An examination of the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the practice and business of healthcare, drivers and barriers to achieving that promise, and how stakeholders can successfully navigate them Over the last century, life expectancy has increased dramatically. The progress made in improving health in that time span has eclipsed all the progress made in human history up to that point combined. Much of that progress has been on a foundation of better diagnostics and collecting an increasing amount of data from the patients, which has only accelerated with the introduction of digital technologies. The next frontiers for making major progress in further improving health will be through the understanding of what all of this data means. AI is the only technology on the horizon that can translate all this data into meaningful improvements in health. In AI Doctor: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Dr. Ronald M. Razmi provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the current impact and future potential of AI in the healthcare industry. Presented in a clear, non-technical narrative style, this timely guide helps those in the business and practice of healthcare understand the opportunities that AI offers to improve research for finding new medical breakthroughs, better provision of healthcare, and creating better business models. Drawing from his expertise as a cardiologist, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist, the author offers invaluable insights into what it takes to successfully bring innovation into this complicated sector. He provides a 360 view of the key factors that need to come together for the health AI use cases to gain adoption. Covering the clinical, technical, and economic implications of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, AI Doctor: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: A Guide for Users, Buyers, Builders, and Investors is a must-read for healthcare professionals, researchers, investors, entrepreneurs, medical and nursing students, and those building or designing systems for the commercial marketplace. The book's non-technical and reader-friendly narrative style also makes it an ideal read for everyone interested in learning about how AI will improve health and healthcare in the coming decades.

The way we work has changed. Employees are standing up for themselves and demanding their job work for them, too. From phenomena like The Great Resignation, remote work, and a renewed importance placed on work-life balance to an increasingly fast-paced and competitive labor market, job seekers and recruiters alike are facing unprecedented challenges as they seek to either find work or fill roles. In Career Confidence, veteran resume and hiring expert Robynn Storey delivers an insightful and comprehensive exploration of how to define your value and optimize your job search. You'll find the motivation and information you need to navigate the modern workforce because everyone deserves to find the right fit, wake up feeling excited to get to work, and prepared to flourish in their chosen paths. Through relatable client stories, the author burns down commonly held hiring myths. She draws on her extensive, two-decade career in which she's helped over 300,000 clients find their dream jobs to give you the info you really need to get the job you really want. You'll find the motivation and information you need to make sense of an often confusing--and always fast-paced--labor market. You'll also learn how to proactively define your value, convincingly demonstrating to employers what you're worth and why you're worth it. You'll also find:* Dozens of real-life client interactions that are at once humorous, inspiring, and sometimes shocking* Strategies for combining the personal moxie that makes you truly unique with your professional work experience to create an irresistible package for employers* Techniques for defining your value in both your professional and personal life The perfect resource for job seekers, interviewers, managers, career changers, and early- and mid-career professionals, Career Confidence is the must-read book that everyone trying to navigate an increasingly complex career arena has been waiting for.

Improve key metrics of manufacturing performance with this accessible guide Manufacturing throughput refers to the quantity of products that can be produced within a period and with available resources. Enhancing manufacturing throughput is crucial for a business's success. However, managing and improving throughput can be challenging due to the complexity of manufacturing systems and their operations, which involve numerous variables. To effectively manage and improve system throughput, it is essential to adopt a scientifically guided methodology and practices. Manufacturing System Throughput Excellence is a unique book that provides a concise and practical overview of manufacturing throughput management. It includes best practices for achieving improved throughput on the production floor and explores the connections between production management and system design. The book emphasizes practical, executable approaches, drawing on the author's 25+ years of industry and academic experience. It serves as an indispensable tool for businesses looking to boost manufacturing efficiency and drive improved outcomes. Manufacturing System Throughput Excellence readers will discover: The latest and effective approaches for achieving manufacturing operational excellenceKey pillars of manufacturing excellence: production management, maintenance management, quality management, and system designSpecific principles and methods on bottleneck identification and buffer analysis Insightful connections between academic research and industrial practiceSummaries and end-of-chapter exercises to reinforce learning Manufacturing System Throughput Excellence is a unique and comprehensive guide for manufacturing practitioners and researchers, as well as mechanical and industrial engineering students in advanced manufacturing courses.

The Civil Engineer's Guide to Effective Project Management A project's success requires more than technical calculations and engineered designs. As this book details, effective management in civil engineering involves aligning operations with the broader context of stakeholder objectives. Management Essentials for Civil Engineers is a comprehensive resource designed to help civil engineers enhance their project management and business development skills. This text integrates engineering acumen with management principles, offering insights on business, communication, ethics, and risk analysis. Topics included in this book: Project Management Principles specifically tailored for civil engineers with content relevant to infrastructure and real estate projects. Leadership and Power Dynamics to understand and leverage various forms of power that support team objectives. Risk Management concepts to develop skills in anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to project threats and opportunities. Contract Law and Liability covering the complexities of contractual frameworks, project delivery methods, and broader legal aspects. Effective Communication strategies to enhance interactions with diverse clients, project team members, and external stakeholders. Value Creation principles that consider cost management while ensuring meaningful value in the project deliverables. Systems Perspective viewing projects as integral components of broader operational frameworks, including program and portfolio management. Supplementing the content of each chapter is a narrative that threads through the core topics of this book, providing tangible context to theoretical constructs. This narrative approach facilitates the application of project management principles. Authored by three professionals with backgrounds in engineering, law, and business, this book combines insightful experiences with practical recommendations. The interdisciplinary approach underscores the book's comprehensive nature, providing core frameworks directly applicable to real-world projects.

A practical reference manual dealing with a vital component of clinical practice in equine medicine The application of bandages, splints, and casts is an essential part of equine surgical and veterinary care. Traditionally, however, there have been few available resources wholly dedicated to application techniques. The result is that equine veterinary practitioners learn to bandage, splint, and cast on the job, with highly variable results; some practitioners are unwilling even to attempt a cast, spurning this valuable healing tool entirely rather than attempt it from an uncertain base of knowledge. Equine Bandaging, Splinting, and Casting Techniques offers the first comprehensive reference to this specific set of techniques and their applications in equine veterinary medicine. It promises to cultivate a rigorous, clinically tested, consistent standard of care that will improve patient outcomes and long-term owner costs. It is a must-own for any veterinary practitioner who works with equine patients. Equine Bandaging, Splinting, and Casting Techniques readers will also find: Step-by-step organization guides reader smoothly through each process Practical tips and advice for improving quality and appearance of bandages and casts Over 270 color images, including clinical examples and radiographs, supplementing every listed technique Equine Bandaging, Splinting, and Casting Techniques is ideal for all veterinary practitioners, technicians, and students interested in equine care.

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