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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The easy way to help your kid start a business Do you have a budding entrepreneur on your hands who's anxious to bring the next great business idea to life Make their dream come true with the accessible, expert help in Starting Your Own Business. Written with young learners in mind, this book walks your child through the steps that turn a bright idea into a profitable business. An extension of the trusted For Dummies brand, Starting Your Own Business speaks to juniors in a language they can understand, offering guidance and actionable plans to turn their business idea into a reality. From setting goals to putting together a plan that encourages others to help them get their idea off the ground, it offers everything kids need to get their business started and make it grow. - The book features a design that is heavy on eye-popping graphics that hold children's attention - The content focuses on the steps to completing a project - A small, full-color, non-intimidating package instills confidence in the reader - Basic projects set the reader on the road to further exploration Children are notorious for their huge imaginations. Now, their ideas can live in the real world-and translate to real profit-with the help of Starting Your Own Business.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Stand out in a sea of 'average' and start achieving your goalsSuccess is not only a matter of what you know and who you know, it's also a matter of who knows you; by becoming a trusted contact and a source of answers, your influence expands - and so do your opportunities. This book will show you how to build influence from the ground up. You might already know that communication is key, but do you understand how different people communicate and how you should respond Discover the power of networking and gain valuable advice for building the right relationships with the right people - and how to leverage those relationships where it counts.Influence is a powerful asset based on a simple concept, but the actual skills required to achieve it don't come naturally to most. However skills can be learned and this book provides expert instruction with real-world application to help you get to where you want to be.\* Master the art of communication and build rapport\* Raise your profile and manage your reputation\* Develop strategic relationships and grow your network\* Become the trusted go-to person in your fieldIf you're ready to get more out of your job, your career and your life, Influence gives you the guidance and motivation you need to get moving.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Meet the world's top ethical hackers and explore the tools of the trade Hacking the Hacker takes you inside the world of cybersecurity to show you what goes on behind the scenes, and introduces you to the men and women on the front lines of this technological arms race. Twenty-six of the world's top white hat hackers, security researchers, writers, and leaders, describe what they do and why, with each profile preceded by a no-experience-necessary explanation of the relevant technology. Dorothy Denning discusses advanced persistent threats, Martin Hellman describes how he helped invent public key encryption, Bill Cheswick talks about firewalls, Dr. Charlie Miller talks about hacking cars, and other cybersecurity experts from around the world detail the threats, their defenses, and the tools and techniques they use to thwart the most advanced criminals history has ever seen. Light on jargon and heavy on intrigue, this book is designed to be an introduction to the field; final chapters include a guide for parents of young hackers, as well as the Code of Ethical Hacking to help you start your own journey to the top. Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly critical at all levels, from retail businesses all the way up to national security. This book drives to the heart of the field, introducing the people and practices that help keep our world secure. - Go deep into the world of white hat hacking to grasp just how critical cybersecurity is - Read the stories of some of the world's most renowned computer security experts - Learn how hackers do what they do-no technical expertise necessary - Delve into social engineering, cryptography, penetration testing, network attacks, and more As a field, cybersecurity is large and multi-faceted-yet not historically diverse. With a massive demand for qualified professional that is only going to grow, opportunities are endless. Hacking the Hacker shows you why you should give the field a closer look.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Venture capital demystified, for both investors and entrepreneursBuilding Wealth Through Venture Capital is a practical how-to guide for both sides of the table--investors and the entrepreneurs they fund. This expert author duo combines renowned venture capital experience along with the perspective of a traditional corporate executive and investor sold on this asset class more recently to flesh out wealth-building opportunities for both investors and entrepreneurs. Very simply, this book will guide investors in learning how to succeed at making money in venture capital investment, and it will help entrepreneurs increase their odds of success at attracting venture capital funds and then employing those funds toward a lucrative conclusion.The authors explain why venture capital will remain the asset class best-positioned to capitalize on technological innovation in the coming years. They go on to demystify the market for those seeking guidance on reaping its rich returns. Learn what it takes to succeed as an investor or entrepreneur, and gain the wisdom of experience as the authors explain key factors that determine outcomes.Through a relaxed, down-to-earth narrative, the authors share their own experiences as well as those of their nationally-recognized colleagues. Illustrative anecdotes and personal interviews expand upon important points, and case studies demonstrate the practical effect of critical concepts and actions. World-class professional expertise and personal experience come together to help you:\* Understand the nature of both venture capitalists and successful entrepreneurs\* Develop wealth-building capabilities in investing in or attracting venture capital\* Learn how entrepreneurs and investors can work together toward a lucrative conclusion\* Examine the ways in which recent financial regulatory developments and technological advances already in place are democratizing access to venture capital, enabling unprecedented expansion of venture capital opportunitiesAs the field expands through these regulatory and technological developments, savvy participants will have unprecedented opportunity to benefit. Building Wealth Through Venture Capital explains what you need to know, and shows you how to navigate this arcane but lucrative asset class.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Drawing on twenty years of research in school effectiveness, this book presents a distributed model of task-based school leadership that leads to continuous school improvement. The book outlines the tasks school leadership teams must focus on to improve teaching and learning, grouped into the following five domains:\* Focus on Learning\* Monitoring Teaching and Learning\* Building Nested Learning Communities\* Acquiring and Allocating Resources\* Maintaining a Safe and Effective Learning EnvironmentRecognizing that the principal is a single actor in a complex web of activity influencing student learning, the focus is not only on the principal's role but on a range of leadership and instructional practices to be shared across the leadership team (including APs, counselors, teachers, and support personnel). These tasks, organized into 21 subdomains, have been demonstrated through extensive research to contribute to improved student learning.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Frontier Roaduses the history of one road in southern Colombia-known locally as 'the trampoline of death'-to demonstrate how state-building processes and practices have depended on the production and maintenance of frontiers as inclusive-exclusive zones, often through violent means. - Considers the topic from multiple perspectives, including ethnography of the state, the dynamics of frontiers, and the nature of postcolonial power, space, and violence - Draws attention to the political, environmental, and racial dynamics involved in the history and development of transport infrastructure in the Amazon region - Examines the violence that has sustained the state through time and space, as well as the ways in which ordinary people have made sense of and contested that violence in everyday life - Incorporates a broad range of engaging sources, such as missionary and government archives, travel writing, and oral histories.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Communications and Mobility is a unique, interdisciplinary look at mobility, territory, communication, and transport in the 21st century with extended case studies of three icons of this era: the mobile phone, the migrant, and the container box. - Urges scholars in media and communication to return to broader conceptions of the field that include mobility of all kinds-information, people, and commodities - Embraces perspectives from media studies, science and technology studies, sociology, media anthropology, and cultural geography - Discusses ideas of virtual and embodied mobility, network geographies, de-territorialization, sedentarism, nomadology, connectivity, containment, and exclusion - Integrates the often-neglected transport studies into contemporary communication studies and theories of globalization.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rule and Rupture - State Formation Through the Production of Property and Citizenship examines the ways in which political authority is defined and created by the rights of community membership and access to resources.\* Combines the latest theory on property rights and citizenship with extensive fieldwork to provide a more complex, nuanced assessment of political states commonly viewed as 'weak,' 'fragile,' and 'failed'\* Contains ten case studies taken from post-colonial settings around the world, including Cambodia, Nepal, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Rwanda, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Colombia, and Bolivia\* Characterizes the results of societal ruptures into three types of outcomes for political power: reconstituted and consolidated, challenged, and fragmented\* Brings together exciting insights from a global group of scholars in the fields of political science, development studies, and geography.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Material Imagination examines the interrelated concepts of matter, materialism, and materiality in postwar European art, from 1946-1972.\* Provides a unique perspective on European art by prioritizing material dimensions over concept or context, while also paying attention to theoretical and historical concerns\* Explores artists' methods and materials in order to better understand the social and cultural environments in which their works of art were made\* Demonstrates how materials can be harnessed to affect the critical interpretation of artwork\* Brings together exceptional illustrations and new research in eight essays by art historians and scholars.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Health Geographies: A Critical Introduction explores health and biomedical topics from a range of critical geographic perspectives. Building on the field's past engagement with social theory it extends the focus of health geography into new areas of enquiry.\* Introduces key topics in health geography through clear and engaging examples and case studies drawn from around the world\* Incorporates multi-disciplinary perspectives and approaches applied in the field of health geography\* Identifies both health and biomedical issues as a central area of concern for critically oriented health geographers\* Features material that is alert to questions of global scale and difference, and sensitive to the political and economic as well sociocultural aspects of health\* Provides extensive pedagogic materials within the text and guidance for further study. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to Complete a PhD in the Medical and Clinical Sciences provides fresh insight into the PhD process and a concise framework to aid current and prospective students undertaking research in the medical and clinical sciences.Filled with useful hints, tips, and practical guidance, the book covers key topics relevant to a PhD researcher such as publishing and presenting, core principles and techniques in medical science, dealing with common pitfalls, and how to write up and move on.Featuring contributions from authors with experience across the PhD research career spectrum, How to Complete a PhD in the Medical and Clinical Sciences is an invaluable resource for those undertaking their doctoral studies.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Solidly grounded in Chinese primary sources, Neo Confucianism: Metaphysics, Mind, and Morality engages the latest global scholarship to provide an innovative, rigorous, and clear articulation of neo-Confucianism and its application to Western philosophy. - Contextualizes neo-Confucianism for contemporary analytic philosophy by engaging with today's philosophical questions and debates - Based on the most recent and influential scholarship on neo-Confucianism, and supported by primary texts in Chinese and cross-cultural secondary literature - Presents a cohesive analysis of neo-Confucianism by investigating the metaphysical foundations of neo-Confucian perspectives on the relationship between human nature, human mind, and morality - Offers innovative interpretations of neo-Confucian terminology and examines the ideas of eight major philosophers, from Zhou Dunyi and Cheng-Zhu to Zhang Zai and Wang Fuzhi - Approaches neo-Confucian concepts in an penetrating yet accessible way. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An authoritative, up-to-date guide for psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians and other professionals working with vulnerable and at-risk childrenChild Psychology and Psychiatry, Third Edition is an indispensable resource for psychologists and psychiatrists in training, as well as experienced clinicians who want to stay abreast of important recent developments in the field. Comprehensive in coverage and much broader in scope than competing titles, its clear, concise entries and abundance of illustrations and visual aids make it easy for busy professionals and interns to quickly absorb and retain key information.Written by expert clinicians and researchers in a wide range of disciplines within or relevant to the fields of normal and abnormal childhood development, Child Psychology and Psychiatry includes contributions from clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, child psychiatrists, pediatricians, speech pathologists, and developmental psychology and psychopathology researchers. It has been fully updated for the DSM-5 and reflects the theoretical, structural, and practical developments which have taken place in the world of child psychology and psychiatry over recent years.\* Combines a strong academic and research emphasis with the extensive clinical expertise of contributing authors\* Covers normal development, fostering child competence, childhood resilience and wellbeing, and family and genetic influences\* Discusses neurobiological, genetic, familial and cultural influences upon child development, especially those fostering childhood resilience and emotional wellbeing\* Explores the acquisition of social and emotional developmental competencies with reviews of child psychopathology, clinical diagnoses, assessment and intervention\* Features new chapters on the impact of social media on clinical practice, early intervention for psychosis in adolescence, and the development of the theory and practice of mentalizationChild Psychology and Psychiatry, Third Edition is an indispensable learning tool for all of those training in clinical psychology, educational psychology, social work, psychiatry, and psychiatric and pediatric nursing. It is also a valuable working resource for all those who work professionally with at-risk children and adolescents.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Architecture in Context: Designing in the Middle East provides a foundation for understanding the critical context of architecture and design in this region. It does this by: - presenting a practical overview of architectural know-how in the Middle East, and its potential for cultivating a sense of place - introducing local architectural vocabularies and styles, and how they can still be reactivated in contemporary design - exploring the cultural and contextual meaning of forms as references that may influence contemporary architecture - discussing important discourses and trends in architecture that allow a rethinking of the current global/local dichotomy. Highly illustrated, the book covers architecture and design in North Africa, the Levant, the Gulf, and Turkey, Iran and Iraq.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Complete Guide to the Theory and Practice of Materials Development for Language Learning provides undergraduate and graduate-level students in applied linguistics and TESOL, researchers, materials developers, and teachers with everything they need to know about the latest theory and practice of language learning materials development for all media.The past two decades have seen historic change in the field of language learning materials development. The four main drivers of that change include a shift in emphasis from materials for language teaching to language learning; evidenced-based development; the huge increase in digital delivery technologies; and the wedding of materials developed for the learning of English with those for other second or foreign languages.Timely, authoritative, and global in scope, this text represents the ideal resource for all those studying and working in the field of language learning.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Essential Orthodontics is a comprehensive introduction to the biological principles of orthodontics. This book covers the why, when and how of orthodontics, enabling readers to identify which individuals need to be treated, to diagnose based on individual dentofacial development, and to understand the mechanical principles and tissue responses involved. Divided into three parts, this authoritative resource covers pretreatment considerations, treatment principles of skeletal and dentoalveolar anomalies, and tissue response to orthodontic and orthopaedic forces. Classification of malocclusions and craniofacial growth and development are discussed, and the text explores how to distinguish between normal occlusion and malocclusions. Essential Orthodontics outlines how to perform a comprehensive orthodontic examination leading to an orthodontic diagnosis, and the formation of a treatment plan. Following a student-friendly layout with key objectives and chapter summaries, Essential Orthodontics is an accessible yet comprehensive resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate dental students.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Free and Easy examines the evolution of how the film musical genre has come to be defined: what gets counted as a musical, why, and who gets to make that decision. Surveying centuries of music history from the music and dance of Native Americans to contemporary music performance in streaming media, including the growth of American musical theater, music publishing, and the music recording industry, Free and Easy examines how social factors helped invent and shape the musical, and the genre's ongoing balance between celebrating individual freedom and reaffirming the joys of community. Expanding beyond the glory days of MGM and the classical Hollywood musical or the blockbuster Broadway adaptation to sound experiments, short subjects and cartoons, foreign-language films, 'race movies,' documentaries, and contemporary independent cinema, this history questions exactly how 'free and easy' it is to determine what is and what is not a musical.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Everything you need to start and manage a non-profitStarting and Managing a Nonprofit Organization is written to help anyone who's just getting their toes wet in the sector get up to speed on the critical information needed to protect their nonprofit's tax-exempt status--and avoid the many legal traps out there that you probably didn't know exist. Packed with checklists and step-by-step guidance, Starting and Managing a Nonprofit Organization demystifies intricate legal issues with plain-English language explanations for non-legal professionals of the statutes, regulations, court opinions, and other rules comprising nonprofit law.Nonprofits must comply with stringent federal and state laws due to their special exempt status; the government's ultimate threat is revocation of a nonprofit's tax-exempt status, which usually means the nonprofit's demise. Written in plain English, not 'legalese,' this all-important guide provides essential guidance for those interested in starting nonprofits, as well as valuable advice for leaders of established organizations.\* Covers all aspects of federal and state nonprofit law\* Discusses significant contemporary issues, including commerciality, private benefit, governance, and unrelated business\* Provides summaries of current IRS ruling policies\* Includes procedures and a glossary of legal terms for fail-safe complianceWritten by the country's legal leading authority on tax-exempt organizations, Starting and Managing a Nonprofit Organization is the reference you'll want to keep close by as you navigate your way through the world of nonprofit and the law.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Delve into ETFs for smarter investing and a weatherproof portfolioBeyond Smart Beta is the investor's complete guide to index investing, with deep analysis, expert clarification and smart strategies for active portfolio management. From the general to the obscure, this book digs into every aspect of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) including ETCs and ETNs to break down the jargon and provide accessible guidance on utilising the indices as part of a more productive investment strategy. Succinct explanations of terms and concepts help you better grasp ETP anatomy, mechanics and practices, while examples, charts and graphs provide quick visual reference for total understanding. The expert author team examines the risks and benefits associated with various indexing approaches, sharing critical review of next-generation methods to help you make well-informed investment decisions.ETFs provide a solid foundation within mature and well-researched markets, allowing investors to focus on areas where active management has the potential to reap higher returns. This book shows you how to take full advantage of the growth of this market to strengthen your portfolio for the long term.\* Assess the current landscape and the anatomy of ETFs/ETPs\* Understand ETP handling, costs, trading, and investment\* Evaluate the pros and cons of next-generation indexing approaches\* Avoid risk while incorporating indices into an active portfolio management strategyIndex concepts have evolved from basic, passive investments through Smart Beta, and are evolving into a third generation of products that will quickly become an important element of investor portfolios. Key benefits have propelled ETFs to surpass hedge funds in global capital, and the growth shows no sign of slowing. Beyond Smart Beta provides a primer for investors seeking to understand -- and take advantage of -- these lucrative new products.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Political Geography aims to account for the intellectual and worldly developments that have taken place in and around political geography in the last 10 years. Bringing together established names in the field as well as new scholars, it highlights provocative theoretical and conceptual debates on political geography from a range of global perspectives.\* Discusses the latest developments and places increased emphasis on modes of thinking, contested key concepts, and on geopolitics, climate change and terrorism\* Explores the influence of the practice-based methods in geography and concepts including postcolonialism, feminist geographies, the notion of the Anthropocene, and new understandings of the role of non-human actors in networks of power\* Offers an accessible introduction to political geography for those in allied fields including political science, international relations, and sociology.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Frontier Roaduses the history of one road in southern Colombia-known locally as 'the trampoline of death'-to demonstrate how state-building processes and practices have depended on the production and maintenance of frontiers as inclusive-exclusive zones, often through violent means. - Considers the topic from multiple perspectives, including ethnography of the state, the dynamics of frontiers, and the nature of postcolonial power, space, and violence - Draws attention to the political, environmental, and racial dynamics involved in the history and development of transport infrastructure in the Amazon region - Examines the violence that has sustained the state through time and space, as well as the ways in which ordinary people have made sense of and contested that violence in everyday life - Incorporates a broad range of engaging sources, such as missionary and government archives, travel writing, and oral histories.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Navigate M&A accounting arbitrations with insider perspectiveM&A Disputes takes you inside the dispute resolution process to help you put together the many 'moving parts' necessary to obtain a successful outcome. With deep insight from experts in the field--including valuable advice from the arbitrator's perspective--this book guides you through the entire process to explore the variables at work. The high volume of M&A transactions makes post-closing price adjustment provisions and accounting arbitrations a critical part of doing business. Yet, the field is opaque to non-practitioners and important issues can be easily misunderstood without specific knowledge and experience. A resulting award can make or break a transaction; an intimate understanding of the process's inner working can help you plan your position to the greatest advantage. This book explores the many factors that that contribute to a successful resolution across the entire transaction life cycle from contract negotiation through the dispute phase including due diligence, determination of the target net working capital, conception and closing of the purchase agreement, post-closing negotiation and dispute resolution, the impact of accounting practices, guidance, and documentation as well as relevant auditing concepts, and various facts and circumstances surrounding the target business and the transaction that need to be considered.M&A volume remains high and continues to result in large numbers of current and future post-closing M&A disputes. Clients rely on their attorneys and advisers to guide them through the process and counsel them toward a positive outcome. Those professionals will find that M&A accounting arbitrations carry a range of distinctions that require a specialized knowledge base to navigate correctly. This book provides real-world guidance from experts in the field, with invaluable insight for every stage of the process.\* Walk through the entire dispute resolution process from arbitrator selection through final award\* Understand how M&A agreement provisions impact the awarded amount as well as the options available to limit the scope of potential disputes and the 'gaming' of the post-closing process by the counterparty\* Understand the nature of accounting estimates and guidance, their interaction with accounting arbitrations, and how to synthesize facts, circumstances, and GAAP into a persuasive argument to present to the accounting arbitrator\* Get situation-specific advice for different types of transactions\* Learn practitioner 'dos' and 'don'ts' from the arbitrator's perspectiveM&A Disputes provides transaction parties and their representatives an inside view at the transaction and commonly disputed items through the eyes of the arbitrator to provide them with uniquely valuable insight.In addition to being an invaluable tool for practitioners appearing before an accounting arbitrator, M&A Disputes also provides advice to would-be and experienced arbitrators alike to successfully resolve disputes that can be significant and complex.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Intensively hands-on training for real-world network forensicsNetwork Forensics provides a uniquely practical guide for IT and law enforcement professionals seeking a deeper understanding of cybersecurity. This book is hands-on all the way--by dissecting packets, you gain fundamental knowledge that only comes from experience. Real packet captures and log files demonstrate network traffic investigation, and the learn-by-doing approach relates the essential skills that traditional forensics investigators may not have. From network packet analysis to host artifacts to log analysis and beyond, this book emphasizes the critical techniques that bring evidence to light.Network forensics is a growing field, and is becoming increasingly central to law enforcement as cybercrime becomes more and more sophisticated. This book provides an unprecedented level of hands-on training to give investigators the skills they need.\* Investigate packet captures to examine network communications\* Locate host-based artifacts and analyze network logs\* Understand intrusion detection systems--and let them do the legwork\* Have the right architecture and systems in place ahead of an incidentNetwork data is always changing, and is never saved in one place; an investigator must understand how to examine data over time, which involves specialized skills that go above and beyond memory, mobile, or data forensics. Whether you're preparing for a security certification or just seeking deeper training for a law enforcement or IT role, you can only learn so much from concept; to thoroughly understand something, you need to do it. Network Forensics provides intensive hands-on practice with direct translation to real-world application. …

sonst. Bücher. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Atlas of Canine and Feline Urinalysis offers an image-based reference for performing canine and feline urinalyses, with hundreds of full-color images depicting techniques, physical characteristics, urine chemistry, and microscopic characteristics of urine sediment in dogs and cats.\* Presents hundreds of full-color images for reference and picture-matching while using urinalysis as a diagnostic tool\* Provides a complete guide to properly performing a urinalysis exam in the veterinary practice\* Emphasizes collection techniques, physical assessment, urine chemistry, and the microscopic sediment exam\* Covers casts, crystals, cells, organisms, and artefacts\* Offers a practical, visual resource for incorporating urinalysis into the clinic.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Veterinary Guide to Animal Breeds offers a comprehensive reference for accurately recognizing small animal, exotic, and large animal breeds, with color photographs to aid in identification and important information for delivering veterinary care.\* Provides a reliable, veterinary-based guide to accurately recognizing breeds\* Covers small, large, and exotic animal breeds\* Emphasizes information targeted at daily veterinary practice\* Presents full-color photographs for comparison and identification\* Includes access to a companion website offering teaching materials, including worksheets and teaching PowerPoints; Der Veterinary Guide to Animal Breeds ist ein umfassendes Referenzwerk zur genauen Bestimmung von Kleintieren, exotischen Tieren und Großtieren. Farbfotos helfen bei der Identifizierung, wichtige Informationen unterstützen die veterinärmedizinische Behandlung.- Zuverlässiger Veterinärleitfaden für die genaue Bestimmung von Rassen.- Behandelt Kleintier-, Großtierrassen sowie Exoten.- Bietet insbesondere Informationen für den Alltag eines Veterinärmediziners.- Farbfotos helfen bei Vergleich und Identifizierung.- Begleitende Website mit Lehrmaterialien, inkl. Arbeitsblätter und PowerPoint-Folien.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Brown's Introduction to Organic Chemistry provides an introduction to organic chemistry for students who require the fundamentals of organic chemistry as a requirement for their major. It is most suited for a one semester organic chemistry course. In an attempt to highlight the relevance of the material to students, the authors place a strong emphasis on showing the interrelationship between organic chemistry and other areas of science, particularly the biological and health sciences. The text illustrates the use of organic chemistry as a tool in these sciences; it also stresses the organic compounds, both natural and synthetic, that surround us in everyday life: in pharmaceuticals, plastics, fibers, agrochemicals, surface coatings, toiletry preparations and cosmetics, food additives, adhesives, and elastomers.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Addiction: Psychology and Treatment brings together leading psychologists to provide a comprehensive overview of the psychology of addictions and their treatment across specialities and types of services.\* Emphasises the use of several approaches including CBT, psychodynamic and systemic and family treatments, and consideration of the wider picture of addictions\* As well as the theories, gives a clear overview of the application of these models\* Reflects the very latest developments in the role played by psychological perspectives and interventions in the recovery agenda for problem drug and alcohol users. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The definitive text for students of digital forensics, as well as professionals looking to deepen their understanding of an increasingly critical fieldWritten by faculty members and associates of the world-renowned Norwegian Information Security Laboratory (NisLab) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), this textbook takes a scientific approach to digital forensics ideally suited for university courses in digital forensics and information security. Each chapter was written by an accomplished expert in his or her field, many of them with extensive experience in law enforcement and industry. The author team comprises experts in digital forensics, cybercrime law, information security and related areas.Digital forensics is a key competency in meeting the growing risks of cybercrime, as well as for criminal investigation generally. Considering the astonishing pace at which new information technology - and new ways of exploiting information technology - is brought on line, researchers and practitioners regularly face new technical challenges, forcing them to continuously upgrade their investigatory skills. Designed to prepare the next generation to rise to those challenges, the material contained in Digital Forensics has been tested and refined by use in both graduate and undergraduate programs and subjected to formal evaluations for more than ten years.\* Encompasses all aspects of the field, including methodological, scientific, technical and legal matters\* Based on the latest research, it provides novel insights for students, including an informed look at the future of digital forensics\* Includes test questions from actual exam sets, multiple choice questions suitable for online use and numerous visuals, illustrations and case example images\* Features real-word examples and scenarios, including court cases and technical problems, as well as a rich library of academic references and references to online mediaDigital Forensics is an excellent introductory text for programs in computer science and computer engineering and for master degree programs in military and police education. It is also a valuable reference for legal practitioners, police officers, investigators, and forensic practitioners seeking to gain a deeper understanding of digital forensics and cybercrime.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A reliable, cost-effective approach to extracting priceless business information from all sources of textExcavating actionable business insights from data is a complex undertaking, and that complexity is magnified by an order of magnitude when the focus is on documents and other text information. This book takes a practical, hands-on approach to teaching you a reliable, cost-effective approach to mining the vast, untold riches buried within all forms of text using R.Author Ted Kwartler clearly describes all of the tools needed to perform text mining and shows you how to use them to identify practical business applications to get your creative text mining efforts started right away. With the help of numerous real-world examples and case studies from industries ranging from healthcare to entertainment to telecommunications, he demonstrates how to execute an array of text mining processes and functions, including sentiment scoring, topic modelling, predictive modelling, extracting clickbait from headlines, and more. You'll learn how to:\* Identify actionable social media posts to improve customer service\* Use text mining in HR to identify candidate perceptions of an organisation, match job descriptions with resumes, and more\* Extract priceless information from virtually all digital and print sources, including the news media, social media sites, PDFs, and even JPEG and GIF image files\* Make text mining an integral component of marketing in order to identify brand evangelists, impact customer propensity modelling, and much moreMost companies' data mining efforts focus almost exclusively on numerical and categorical data, while text remains a largely untapped resource. Especially in a global marketplace where being first to identify and respond to customer needs and expectations imparts an unbeatable competitive advantage, text represents a source of immense potential value. Unfortunately, there is no reliable, cost-effective technology for extracting analytical insights from the huge and ever-growing volume of text available online and other digital sources, as well as from paper documents--until now.…