Wiley jul 2018 (53 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this important new book, Nancy Fraser and Rahel Jaeggi take a fresh look at the big questions surrounding the peculiar social form known as 'capitalism,' upending many of our commonly held assumptions about what capitalism is and how to subject it to critique. They show how, throughout its history, various regimes of capitalism have relied on a series of institutional separations between economy and polity, production and social reproduction, and human and non-human nature, periodically readjusting the boundaries between these domains in response to crises and upheavals. They consider how these 'boundary struggles' offer a key to understanding capitalism's contradictions and the multiple forms of conflict to which it gives rise.What emerges is a renewed crisis critique of capitalism which puts our present conjuncture into broader perspective, along with sharp diagnoses of the recent resurgence of right-wing populism and what would be required of a viable Left alternative. This major new book by two leading critical theorists will be of great interest to anyone concerned with the nature and future of capitalism and with the key questions of progressive politics today. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Must-Read for Any Investor Looking to Maximize Their Chances of Success Big Mistakes: The Best Investors and Their Worst Investments explores the ways in which the biggest names have failed, and reveals the lessons learned that shaped more successful strategies going forward. Investing can be a rollercoaster of highs and lows, and the investors detailed here show just how low it can go; stories from Warren Buffet, Bill Ackman, Chris Sacca, Jack Bogle, Mark Twain, John Maynard Keynes, and many more illustrate the simple but overlooked concept that investing is really hard, whether you're managing a few thousand dollars or a few billion, failures and losses are part of the game. Much more than just anecdotal diversion, these stories set the basis for the book's critical focus: learning from mistakes. These investors all recovered from their missteps, and moved forward armed with a wealth of knowledge than can only come from experience. Lessons learned through failure carry a weight that no textbook can convey, and in the case of these legendary investors, informed a set of skills and strategy that propelled them to the top. Research-heavy and grounded in realism, this book is a must-read for any investor looking to maximize their chances of success. Learn the most common ways even successful investors fail Learn from the mistakes of the greats to avoid losing ground Anticipate challenges and obstacles, and develop an advance plan Exercise caution when warranted, and only take the smart risks While learning from your mistakes is always a valuable experience, learning from the mistakes of others gives you the benefit of wisdom without the consequences of experience. Big Mistakes: The Best Investors and Their Worst Investments provides an incomparable, invaluable resource for investors of all stripes.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There are few one-size-fits-all solutions in sales. Context matters. Complex sales are different from one-call closes. B2B is different than B2C. Prospects, territories, products, industries, companies, and sales processes are all different. There is little black and white in the sales profession.Except for objections. There is democracy in objections. Every salesperson must endure many NOs in order to get to YES.Objections don't care or consider:\* Who you are\* What you sell\* How you sell\* If you are new to sales or a veteran\* If your sales cycle is long or short - complex or transactionalFor as long as salespeople have been asking buyers to make commitments, buyers have been throwing out objections. And, for as long as buyers have been saying no, salespeople have yearned for the secrets to getting past those NOs.Following in the footsteps of his blockbuster bestsellers Fanatical Prospecting and Sales EQ, Jeb Blount's Objections is a comprehensive and contemporary guide that engages your heart and mind.In his signature right-to-the-point style, Jeb pulls no punches and slaps you in the face with the cold, hard truth about what's really holding you back from closing sales and reaching your income goals. Then he pulls you in with examples, stories, and lessons that teach powerful human-influence frameworks for getting past NO - even with the most challenging objections.What you won't find, though, is old school techniques straight out of the last century. No bait and switch schemes, no sycophantic tie-downs, no cheesy scripts, and none of the contrived closing techniques that leave you feeling like a phony, destroy relationships, and only serve to increase your buyers' resistance.Instead, you'll learn a new psychology for turning-around objections and proven techniques that work with today's more informed, in control, and skeptical buyers. Inside the pages of Objections, you'll gain deep insight into:\* How to get past the natural human fear of NO and become rejection proof\* The science of resistance and why buyers throw out objections\* Human influence frameworks that turn you into a master persuader\* The key to avoiding embarrassing red herrings that derail sales calls\* How to leverage the 'Magical Quarter of a Second' to instantly gain control of your emotions when you get hit with difficult objections\* Proven objection turn-around frameworks that give you confidence and control in virtually every sales situation\* How to easily skip past reflex responses on cold calls and when prospecting\* How to move past brush-offs to get to the next step, increase pipeline velocity, and shorten the sales cycle\* The 5 Step Process for Turning Around Buying Commitment Objections and closing the sale\* Rapid Negotiation techniques that deliver better terms and higher pricesAs you dive into these powerful insights, and with each new chapter, you'll gain greater and greater confidence in your ability to face and effectively handle objections in any selling situation. And, with this new-found confidence, your success and income will soar.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An easy-to-understand primer on Virtual Reality and Augmented RealityVirtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are driving the next technological revolution. If you want to get in on the action, this book helps you understand what these technologies are, their history, how they're being used, and how they'll affect consumers both personally and professionally in the very near future.With VR and AR poised to become mainstream within the next few years, an accessible book to bring users up to speed on the subject is sorely needed--and that's where this handy reference comes in! Rather than focusing on a specific piece of hardware (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, iOS ARKit) or software (Unity, Unreal Engine), Virtual & Augmented Reality For Dummies offers a broad look at both VR and AR, giving you a bird's eye view of what you can expect as they continue to take the world by storm.\* Keeps you up-to-date on the pulse of this fast-changing technology\* Explores the many ways AR/VR are being used in fields such as healthcare, education, and entertainment\* Includes interviews with designers, developers, and technologists currently working in the fields of VR and ARPerfect for both potential content creators and content consumers, this book will change the way you approach and contribute to these emerging technologies. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Reinvent best practices that have become bad habitsWithout meaning to, and often with the best of intentions, most organizations continually waste precious time and money on processes and activities that don't create value and no longer make sense in today's business environment. Until now, the relatively slow speed of marketplace evolution has allowed wasteful habits to continue without consequence. This reality is ending.Detonate explains how organizations built up bad habits, identifies which ones masquerade as 'best practices,' and suggests alternatives that can contribute to winning in the marketplace. With a focus on optimism and empowerment, it focuses on an approach and mindset which are critical to successfully compete in an era characterized by profound technological advances and uncertainty.\* Core themes challenge how you think about and approach problems\* Case studies illustrate the challenges you face and how to overcome them\* Recommendations are pragmatic and steer clear of suggesting a brand-new, complicated wiring diagram\* Actionable advice provides the first steps down an evolutionary pathIf you want to compete differently in today's marketplace and to challenge the things your company does which you have a nagging feeling are actually just a waste of time - and maybe value-destroying - Detonate gives you what you need to ignite change.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 18 Minutes unlocks the secrets of highly successful leaders and pinpoints the missing ingredient that makes all the difference You have the opportunity to lead: to show up with confidence, connected to others, and committed to a purpose in a way that inspires others to follow. Maybe it's in your workplace, or in your relationships, or simply in your own life. But great leadership-leadership that aligns teams, inspires action, and achieves results-is hard. And what makes it hard isn't theoretical, it's practical. It's not about knowing what to say or do. It's about whether you're willing to experience the discomfort, risk, and uncertainty of saying or doing it. In other words, the most critical challenge of leadership is emotional courage. If you are willing to feel everything, you can do anything. Leading with Emotional Courage, based on the author's popular blogs for Harvard Business Review, provides practical, real-world advice for building your emotional courage muscle. Each short, easy to read chapter details a distinct step in this emotional 'workout,' giving you grounded advice for handling the difficult situations without sacrificing professional ground. By building the courage to say the necessary but difficult things, you become a stronger leader and leave the 'should'ves' behind. Theoretically, leadership is straightforward, but how many people actually lead The gap between theory and practice is huge. Emotional courage is what bridges that gap. It's what sets great leaders apart from the rest. It gets results. It cuts through the distractions, the noise, and the politics to solve problems and get things done. This book is packed with actionable steps you can take to start building these skills now. - Have the courage to speak up when others remain silent - Be stable and grounded in the face of uncertainty - Respond productively to opposition without getting distracted - Weather others' anger without shutting down or getting defensive Leading with Emotional Courage coaches you to build your emotional courage, exercise it effectively, and create an environment in which people around you take accountability to get hard things done.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The bestselling guide to getting the most out of your Android Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9 For Dummies documents all the features and capabilities of this popular smartphone, approaching them from the point of view of a user who is perhaps a bit baffled by the documentation and online support that comes with the phone. All aspects of the device are covered, from setup and configuration, to extensive use of the new features and capabilities.Whether you're looking for approachable guidance on the basics like texting, e-mailing, and accessing the internet, or more advanced topics like downloading apps, synching with a PC, and expanding the phone's potential with new software releases, this trusted resource covers it all.\* Take pictures, watch movies, and record videos\* Use maps and navigation\* Stay connected on social networking sites\* Make sense of software updatesYou'll want to keep this book close by, referring to it often as you explore the features and functions of your new Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A guide to putting cognitive diversity to work Ever wonder what it is that makes two people click or clash Or why some groups excel while others fumble Or how you, as a leader, can make or break team potential Business Chemistry holds the answers. Based on extensive research and analytics, plus years of proven success in the field, the Business Chemistry framework provides a simple yet powerful way to identify meaningful differences between people's working styles. Who seeks possibilities and who seeks stability Who values challenge and who values connection Business Chemistry will help you grasp where others are coming from, appreciate the value they bring, and determine what they need in order to excel. It offers practical ways to be more effective as an individual and as a leader. Imagine you had a more in-depth understanding of yourself and why you thrive in some work environments and flounder in others. Suppose you had a clearer view on what to do about it so that you could always perform at your best. Imagine you had more insight into what makes people tick and what ticks them off, how some interactions unlock potential while others shut people down. Suppose you could gain people's trust, influence them, motivate them, and get the very most out of your work relationships. Imagine you knew how to create a work environment where all types of people excel, even if they have conflicting perspectives, preferences and needs. Suppose you could activate the potential benefits of diversity on your teams and in your organizations, improving collaboration to achieve the group's collective potential. Business Chemistry offers all of this--you don't have to leave it up to chance, and you shouldn't. Let this book guide you in creating great chemistry.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Work your way to fabricating successPeople have been hammering metal into shields, cookware, and ceremonial headdresses for centuries, and fabrication continues to be a popular and growing industry today. Fabricating For Dummies provides you with all the information you need to begin learning about metalworking, or fill any gaps in your existing knowledge in order to advance your career.Simply put, there's little out there for light reading on manufacturing. What's available is often quite expensive, so boring it puts you to sleep, or filled with so much technical gobbledygook that one's eyes glaze over within a few pages. This book offers a much-needed alternative, cutting through the jargon and getting right to the heart of what you need to know to take your fab skills to fabulous new heights.\* Get a glimpse of the day in the life of a fab worker\* Discover the different alloys, shapes, and sizes of sheet metal\* Understand welding and joining processes\* Master the use of press brakes, stamping presses, and turret punchesWhether you want to get your feet wet with waterjets, laser cutters, or hi-definition plasma cutters, there's something for you inside this hands-on book.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Set your virtual team on a path to successIn the global marketplace, people can work practically anywhere and anytime. Virtual teams cut across the boundaries of time, space, culture, and sometimes even organizations. Rising costs, global locations, and advances in technology are top reasons why virtual teams have increased by 800 percent over the past 5 years.Packed with solid advice, interviews and case studies from well-known companies who are already using virtual teams in their business model and their lessons learned, Virtual Teams For Dummies provides rock-solid guidance on the essentials for building, leading, and sustaining a highly productive virtual workforce. It helps executives understand key support strategies that lead virtual teams to success and provides practical information and tools to help leaders and their teams bridge the communication gaps created by geographical separation--and achieve peak performance.\* Includes research findings based on a year-long study on the effectiveness of virtual teams\* Mindset and skill shift for managers from old school traditional team management to virtual team management\* Covers the communication and relationship strategies for virtual teams\* Examines how the frequency of in-person meetings affects a remote team's successWritten by an award-winning leadership expert, this book is your one-stop resource on creating and sustaining a successful virtual team.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The definitive compendium for the Insurance Digital RevolutionFrom slow beginnings in 2014, InsurTech has captured US$7billion in investment since 2010 -- a 10% annual compound growth rate is predicted until at least 2020. Three in four insurance companies believe some part of their business is at risk of disruption and understanding the trends, drivers and emerging technologies behind Insurance's Digital Revolution is a business-critical priority for all growth-minded firms.The InsurTech Book offers essential updates, critical thinking and actionable insight -- globally -- from start-ups, incumbents, investors, tech companies, advisors and other partners in this evolving ecosystem, in one volume. For some, Insurance is either facing an existential threat; for others, it is a sector on the brink of transforming itself. Either way, business models, value chains, customer understanding and engagement, organisational structures and even what Insurance is for, is never going to be the same. Be informed, be part of it.\* Learn from diverse experiences, mindsets and applications of technologies\* Discover new ways of defining and grasping growth opportunities\* Get the inside track from innovators, disruptors and incumbents\* Be updated on the evolution of InsurTech, why it is happening and how it will evolve\* Explore visions of the future of Insurance to help shape yoursThe InsurTech Book is your indispensable guide to a sector in transformation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get ahead in the workplace by influencing othersInfluence is a timeless topic for business leaders and others in positions of power, but the world has evolved to the point where everyone needs these skills. No matter your job, role, rank, or function, if you want to get things done you need to know how to influence up, down, across, and outside the organization.Increasing Your Influence at Work All-in-One For Dummies shows you how to contribute more fully to important decisions, resolve conflicts more easily, lead and manage more effectively, and much more. Plus, you'll discover how to develop the most important attributes necessary for influence--trustworthiness, reliability, and assertiveness--and find out how to move beyond.\* Includes easy-to-apply information for influencing managers, peers, and subordinates\* Shows you how to build trust with your co-workers and cultivate reliability through consistency and being personal\* Illustrates how influencing others in the office helps you enjoy a greater measure of control over your work life\* Helps you advance your career more rapidly than othersNo matter who you are, where you work, or what your professional goals are, achieving more influence in the workplace is critical for success.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the development of the science behind the psychology of false confessions Four decades ago, little was known or understood about false confessions and the reasons behind them. So much has changed since then due in part to the diligent work done by Gisli H. Gudjonsson. This eye-opening book by the Icelandic/British clinical forensic psychologist, who in the mid 1970s had worked as detective in Reykjavik, offers a complete and current analysis of how the study of the psychology of false confessions came about, including the relevant theories and empirical/experimental evidence base. It also provides a reflective review of the gradual development of the science and how it can be applied to real life cases. Based on Gudjonsson's personal account of the biggest murder investigations in Iceland's history, as well as other landmark cases, The Psychology of False Confessions: Forty Years of Science and Practice takes readers inside the minds of those who sit on both sides of the interrogation table to examine why confessions to crimes occur even when the confessor is innocent. Presented in three parts, the book covers how the science of studying false confessions emerged and grew to become a regular field of practice. It then goes deep into the investigation of the mid-1970s assumed murders of two men in Iceland and the people held responsible for them. It finishes with an in-depth psychological analysis of the confessions of the six people convicted. - Written by an expert extensively involved in the development of the science and its application to real life cases - Covers the most sensational murder cases in Iceland's history - Deep analysis of the 'Reykjavik Confessions' adds crucial evidence to understanding how and why coerced-internalized false confessions occur, and their detrimental and lasting effects on memory The Psychology of False Confessions: Forty Years of Science and Practice is an important source book for students, academics, criminologists, and clinical, forensic, and social psychologists and psychiatrists.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Quantitative analysis of outcomes vs PMs at the individual levelLeading Complex Projects takes a unique approach to post-mortem analysis to provide project managers with invaluable insight. For the first time, individual PM characteristics are quantitatively linked to project outcomes through a major study investigating the role of project leadership in the success and failure of complex industrial projects; hard data on the backgrounds, education, and personality characteristics of over 100 directors of complex projects is analyzed against the backdrop of project performance to provide insight into controllable determinants of outcomes. By placing these analyses alongside their own data, PMs will gain greater insight into areas of weakness and strength, locate recurring obstacles, and identify project components in need of greater planning, oversight, or control.The role of leadership is to deliver results; in project management, this means taking responsibility for project outcomes. PMs are driven by continuous improvement, and this book provides a wealth of insight to help you achieve the next step forward.\* Understand why small, simple projects consistently outperform larger, more complex projects\* Delve into the project manager's role in generating successful outcomes\* Examine the data from over 100 PMs of complex industrial projects\* Link PM characteristics to project outcome to find areas for improvementComplex industrial projects from around the world provide a solid basis for quantitative analysis of outcomes--and the PMs who drive them. Although the majority of the data is taken from projects in the petroleum industry, the insights gleaned from analysis are widely applicable across industry lines for PMs who lead complex projects of any stripe. Leading Complex Projects provides clear, data-backed improvement guidance for anyone in a project management role.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Teaches and enables students to build confidence in drawing and manipulating curly arrows, a fundamental skill for all organic chemistsThis book is an interactive approach to learning about chemistry of the carbonyl group--inviting students to work through its pages with pencil and paper in hand. It educates with the belief that the most effective way to learn is by practice and interaction. With this in mind, the reader is asked to predict what would happen under a specific set of reaction conditions. The book is divided into frames: each frame poses a question and invites the reader to predict what will happen. Subsequent frames give the solution but then pose more questions to develop a theme further.Chemistry of the Carbonyl Group: A Programmed Approach to Organic Reaction Mechanisms, Revised Edition provides a solid grounding in the fundamental reactions of carbonyls. Presented in full colour to enhance the understanding of mechanisms within chemistry, the chapters of this step-by-step guide cover: nucleophilic addition to the carbonyl group; nucleophilic substitution; nucleophilic substitution at the carbonyl group with complete removal of carbonyl oxygen; carbanions and enolisation; and building organic molecules from carbonyl compounds.\* A must-have book for undergraduate chemists to emphasise understanding in carbonyl group chemistry\* Goes through all the stages of basic carbonyl chemistry, detailing even the simplest mechanisms\* A step-by-step learning guide to synthetic chemistry for the first year of a chemistry degree, with all the information needed for independent learning\* Provides a solid grounding in the fundamental reactions of carbonyls which will inform the understanding of many other organic chemistry reactionsChemistry of the Carbonyl Group: A Programmed Approach to Organic Reaction Mechanisms - Revised Edition is packed with all the information on synthetic chemistry that every first-year student will need in order to learn independently.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A comprehensive guide to future-proofing public sector communication and increasing citizen satisfaction How to communicate with the citizens of the future Why does public sector communication often fail Public Sector Communication combines practical examples from around the world with the latest theoretical insights to show how communication can help bridge gaps that exist between public sector organizations and the individual citizens they serve. The authors-two experts in the field with experience from the public sector-explain how public entities, be they cities, governments, foundations, agencies, authorities, municipalities, regulators, military, or government monopolies and state owned businesses can build their intangible assets to future-proof themselves in a volatile environment. The book examines how the recent digitalization has increased citizen expectations and why one-way communication leaves public sector organizations fragile. To explain how to make public sector communication antifragile, the authors map contributions from a wide variety of fields combined with illustrative examples from around the world. The authors propose a research-based framework of different intangible assets that can directly improve communication in the public sector. This important resource: - Helps explain the sector-specific conditions and why communication is often challenging in the public sector - Summarizes all relevant literature on the topic across disciplines and includes the most popular management ideals of the recent decades - Explores how public sector organizations can increase citizen satisfaction with effective communication - Presents new approaches to both the study and practice of communication in the public sector - Provides international examples of successful public sector communication - Offers realistic guides to building intangible assets in practice Written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as public managers and leaders, Public Sector Communication offers an illustrative, research-based guide to improving communication and engaging citizens of today and the future.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Guide to Modern Econometrics, Fifth Edition has become established as a highly successful textbook. It serves as a guide to alternative techniques in econometrics with an emphasis on intuition and the practical implementation of these approaches. This fifth edition builds upon the success of its predecessors. The text has been carefully checked and updated, taking into account recent developments and insights. It includes new material on casual inference, the use and limitation of p-values, instrumental variables estimation and its implementation, regression discontinuity design, standardized coefficients, and the presentation of estimation results.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Critical insights for savvy financial analysts Financial Planning & Analysis and Performance Management is the essential desk reference for CFOs, FP&A professionals, investment banking professionals, and equity research analysts. With thought-provoking discussion and refreshing perspective, this book provides insightful reference for critical areas that directly impact an organization's effectiveness. From budgeting and forecasting, analysis, and performance management, to financial communication, metrics, and benchmarking, these insights delve into the cornerstones of business and value drivers. Dashboards, graphs, and other visual aids illustrate complex concepts and provide reference at a glance, while the author's experience as a CFO, educator, and general manager leads to comprehensive and practical analytical techniques for real world application. Financial analysts are under constant pressure to perform at higher and higher levels within the realm of this consistently challenging function. Though areas ripe for improvement abound, true resources are scarce-until now. This book provides real-world guidance for analysts ready to: - Assess performance of FP&A function and develop improvement program - Improve planning and forecasting with new and provocative thinking - Step up your game with leading edge analytical tools and practical solutions - Plan, analyze and improve critical business and value drivers - Build analytical capability and effective presentation of financial information - Effectively evaluate capital investments in uncertain times The most effective analysts are those who are constantly striving for improvement, always seeking new solutions, and forever in pursuit of enlightening resources with real, useful information. Packed with examples, practical solutions, models, and novel approaches, Financial Planning & Analysis and Performance Management is an invaluable addition to the analyst's professional library. Access to a website with many of the tools introduced are included with the purchase of the book. Please see About the Website page for access instructions.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Seit Erscheinen der 1. Auflage vor über 60 Jahren ist Kittel's Introduction to Solid State Physics, Global Edition das Standardwerk der Festkörperphysik für Studierende im Hauptfach Physik. Der Schwerpunkt lag schon immer auf der Physik und weniger auf der formalen Mathematik. Geschrieben wurde das Werk mit dem Ziel ein Lehrbuch zu schaffen, das für Studenten im Grundstudium zugänglich und von Dozenten durchgängig in Vorlesungen eingesetzt werden kann. Mit jeder neuen Ausgabe hat der Autor versucht, wichtige Neuentwicklungen in dem Fachgebiet aufzunehmen und gleichzeitig die Inhalte in ihrer Gesamtheit beizubehalten. Diese Global Edition bietet den Vorteil erweiterter Problemstellungen am Ende jedes Kapitels.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Moran's Principles of Engineering Thermodynamics, SI Version, continues to offer a comprehensive and rigorous treatment of classical thermodynamics, while retaining an engineering perspective. With concise, applications-oriented discussion of topics and self-test problems, this book encourages students to monitor their own learning. This classic text provides a solid foundation for subsequent studies in fields such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer and statistical thermodynamics, and prepares students to effectively apply thermodynamics in the practice of engineering. This edition is revised with additional examples and end-of-chapter problems to increase student comprehension.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A guide for leveraging SketchUp for any project size, type, or style. New construction or renovation. The revised and updated second edition of The SketchUp Workflow for Architecture offers guidelines for taking SketchUp to the next level in order to incorporate it into every phase of the architectural design process. The text walks through each step of the SketchUp process from the early stages of schematic design and model organization for both renovation and new construction projects to final documentation and shows how to maximize the LayOut toolset for drafting and presentations. Written by a noted expert in the field, the text is filled with tips and techniques to access the power of SketchUp and its related suite of tools. The book presents a flexible workflow method that helps to make common design tasks easier and gives users the information needed to incorporate varying degrees of SketchUp into their design process. Filled with best practices for organizing projects and drafting schematics, this resource also includes suggestions for working with LayOut, an underused but valuable component of SketchUp Pro. In addition, tutorial videos compliment the text and clearly demonstrate more advanced methods. This important text: - Presents intermediate and advanced techniques for architects who want to use SketchUp in all stages of the design process - Includes in-depth explanations on using the LayOut tool set that contains example plans, details, sections, presentations, and other information - Updates the first edition to reflect the changes to SketchUp 2018 and the core functionalities, menus, tools, inferences, arc tools, reporting, and much more - Written by a SketchUp authorized trainer who has an active online platform and extensive connections within the SketchUp community - Contains accompanying tutorial videos that demonstrate some of the more advanced SketchUp tips and tricks Written for professional architects, as well as professionals in interior design and landscape architecture, The SketchUp Workflow for Architecture offers a revised and updated resource for using SketchUp in all aspects of the architectural design process.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The comprehensive, broadly-applicable, real-world guide to financial modellingPrinciples of Financial Modelling - Model Design and Best Practices Using Excel and VBAcovers the full spectrum of financial modelling tools and techniques in order to provide practical skills that are grounded in real-world applications. Based on rigorously-tested materials created for consulting projects and for training courses, this book demonstrates how to plan, design and build financial models that are flexible, robust, transparent, and highly applicable to a wide range of planning, forecasting and decision-support contexts. This book integrates theory and practice to provide a high-value resource for anyone wanting to gain a practical understanding of this complex and nuanced topic. Highlights of its content include extensive coverage of:\* Model design and best practices, including the optimisation of data structures and layout, maximising transparency, balancing complexity with flexibility, dealing with circularity, model audit and error-checking\* Sensitivity and scenario analysis, simulation, and optimisation\* Data manipulation and analysis\* The use and choice of Excel functions and functionality, including advanced functions and those from all categories, as well as of VBA and its key areas of application within financial modellingThe companion website provides approximately 235 Excel files (screen-clips of most of which are shown in the text), which demonstrate key principles in modelling, as well as providing many examples of the use of Excel functions and VBA macros. These facilitate learning and have a strong emphasis on practical solutions and direct real-world application.For practical instruction, robust technique and clear presentation, Principles of Financial Modelling is the premier guide to real-world financial modelling from the ground up. It provides clear instruction applicable across sectors, settings and countries, and is presented in a well-structured and highly-developed format that is accessible to people with different backgrounds.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Diseases and Conditions in Dentistry: An Evidence-Based Referenceis the ideal, one-stop guide for dentistry clinicians to keep at their side. - Provides a quick reference for the busy clinician covering diseases and conditions in endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics and restorative dentistry - Offers identically formatted chapters following the same clear and concise layout with detailed clinical cases and evidence-based discussions - Features a companion website with additional clinical photographs, radiographs, and case notes. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A guide to the principles and methods of data analysis that does not require knowledge of statistics or programming A General Introduction to Data Analytics is an essential guide to understand and use data analytics. This book is written using easy-to-understand terms and does not require familiarity with statistics or programming. The authors-noted experts in the field-highlight an explanation of the intuition behind the basic data analytics techniques. The text also contains exercises and illustrative examples. Thought to be easily accessible to non-experts, the book provides motivation to the necessity of analyzing data. It explains how to visualize and summarize data, and how to find natural groups and frequent patterns in a dataset. The book also explores predictive tasks, be them classification or regression. Finally, the book discusses popular data analytic applications, like mining the web, information retrieval, social network analysis, working with text, and recommender systems. The learning resources offer: - A guide to the reasoning behind data mining techniques - A unique illustrative example that extends throughout all the chapters - Exercises at the end of each chapter and larger projects at the end of each of the text's two main parts Together with these learning resources, the book can be used in a 13-week course guide, one chapter per course topic. The book was written in a format that allows the understanding of the main data analytics concepts by non-mathematicians, non-statisticians and non-computer scientists interested in getting an introduction to data science. A General Introduction to Data Analytics is a basic guide to data analytics written in highly accessible terms.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A comprehensive guide to future-proofing public sector communication and increasing citizen satisfaction How to communicate with the citizens of the future Why does public sector communication often fail Public Sector Communication combines practical examples from around the world with the latest theoretical insights to show how communication can help bridge gaps that exist between public sector organizations and the individual citizens they serve. The authors-two experts in the field with experience from the public sector-explain how public entities, be they cities, governments, foundations, agencies, authorities, municipalities, regulators, military, or government monopolies and state owned businesses can build their intangible assets to future-proof themselves in a volatile environment. The book examines how the recent digitalization has increased citizen expectations and why one-way communication leaves public sector organizations fragile. To explain how to make public sector communication antifragile, the authors map contributions from a wide variety of fields combined with illustrative examples from around the world. The authors propose a research-based framework of different intangible assets that can directly improve communication in the public sector. This important resource: - Helps explain the sector-specific conditions and why communication is often challenging in the public sector - Summarizes all relevant literature on the topic across disciplines and includes the most popular management ideals of the recent decades - Explores how public sector organizations can increase citizen satisfaction with effective communication - Presents new approaches to both the study and practice of communication in the public sector - Provides international examples of successful public sector communication - Offers realistic guides to building intangible assets in practice Written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as public managers and leaders, Public Sector Communication offers an illustrative, research-based guide to improving communication and engaging citizens of today and the future.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explores and brings together the existent body of knowledge on building performance analysisBuilding performance is an important yet surprisingly complex concept. This book presents a comprehensive and systematic overview of the subject. It provides a working definition of building performance, and an in-depth discussion of the role building performance plays throughout the building life cycle. The book also explores the perspectives of various stakeholders, the functions of buildings, performance requirements, performance quantification (both predicted and measured), criteria for success, and the challenges of using performance analysis in practice.Building Performance Analysis starts by introducing the subject of building performance: its key terms, definitions, history, and challenges. It then develops a theoretical foundation for the subject, explores the complexity of performance assessment, and the way that performance analysis impacts on actual buildings. In doing so, it attempts to answer the following questions: What is building performance How can building performance be measured and analyzed How does the analysis of building performance guide the improvement of buildings And what can the building domain learn from the way performance is handled in other disciplines \* Assembles the current body of knowledge on building performance analysis in one unique resource\* Offers deep insights into the complexity of using building performance analysis throughout the entire building life cycle, including design, operation and management\* Contributes an emergent theory of building performance and its analysisBuilding Performance Analysis will appeal to the building science community, both from industry and academia. It specifically targets advanced students in architectural engineering, building services design, building performance simulation and similar fields who hold an interest in ensuring that buildings meet the needs of their stakeholders.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The only book that covers fundamental shipboard design and verification concepts from individual devices to the system level Shipboard electrical system design and development requirements are fundamentally different from utility-based power generation and distribution requirements. Electrical engineers who are engaged in shipbuilding must understand various design elements to build both safe and energy-efficient power distribution systems. This book covers all the relevant technologies and regulations for building shipboard power systems, which include commercial ships, naval ships, offshore floating platforms, and offshore support vessels. In recent years, offshore floating platforms have been frequently discussed in exploring deep-water resources such as oil, gas, and wind energy. This book presents step-by-step shipboard electrical system design and verification fundamentals and provides information on individual electrical devices and practical design examples, along with ample illustrations to back them. In addition, Shipboard Power Systems Design and Verification Fundamentals: - Presents real-world examples and supporting drawings for shipboard electrical system design - Includes comprehensive coverage of domestic and international rules and regulations (e.g. IEEE 45, IEEE 1580) - Covers advanced devices such as VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) in detail This book is an important read for all electrical system engineers working for shipbuilders and shipbuilding subcontractors, as well as for power engineers in general.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A comprehensive text on female sexual function and dysfunction that offers a multi-disciplinary, biopsychosocial approach to diagnosis and treatment Textbook of Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction offers a multi-disciplinary, biopsychosocial approach and provides guidance for the safe and effective diagnosis and treatment of various sexual health issues. With contributions from an international panel of experts, the text provides the scientific basis of the clinical recommendations for dealing with problems of sexual, desire, arousal, orgasm and pain. The text is clearly organised around the four major disease states in female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and is officially endorsed by the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH). The authors cover a wealth of topics such as hypoactive sexual desire disorder, psychological management of sexual disorders, anatomy and physiology of sexual dysfunction and pain and information on future developments and research. In addition, the text reviews all FDA approved medications for sexual dysfunction and contains consideration of off-label treatments for FSDs. This important text: - Offers the only textbook to highlight female sexual dysfunction in light of recently approved FDA medications - Contains a unique biopsychosocial approach from a collaborative team of physicians, psychologists, physical therapists as well as other sexual health professionals - Presents a comprehensive text led by one of the foremost global experts in Women's Sexual Health, Irwin Goldstein, founder of ISSWSH, with three other past presidents and one president-elect Written for any professional dealing with women's sexual health, Textbook of Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction offers an invaluable guide to the most safe and effective diagnosis and treatment.; Dieses umfassende Fachbuch zur weiblichen Sexualfunktion und Sexualdysfunktion (FSD) verfolgt einen interdisziplinären, biopsychosozialen Diagnose- und Behandlungsansatz. Das Textbook of Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction mit seinem interdisziplinären, biopsychosozialen Ansatz gibt Hilfestellung für die sichere und wirkungsvolle Diagnose und Behandlung verschiedenster Störungen der Sexualfunktion. Dieses Referenzwerk umfasst Beiträge internationaler Fachexperten und bildet die wissenschaftliche Grundlage für klinische Empfehlungen bei sexueller Störung, Lustlosigkeit, Erregungsstörungen, Orgamusstörungen und Schmerzen beim Geschlechtsverkehr. Das Fachbuch erörtert vier Erkrankungsszenarien bei weiblicher sexueller Dysfunktion und wird von der International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) empfohlen. Die Autoren decken ein Fülle von Themenbereichen ab, u. a. hypoaktive Störung des sexuellen Lustempfindens, psychologische Behandlung sexueller Störungen, Anatomie und Physiologie sexueller Dysfunktionen und Schmerzzuständen, und informiert über zukünftige Entwicklungen und Forschungen. Darüber hinaus werden alle von der FDA zugelassenen Medikationen bei sexueller Dysfunktion vorgestellt, ebenso Off-Label -Behandlungsansätze. - Das einzige Fachbuch zu sexuellen Dysfunktionen bei Frauen vor dem Hintergrund neuester, von der FDA zugelassener Medikamente. - Präsentiert den einzigartigen biopsychosozialen Ansatz eines interdisziplinären Teams aus Ärzten, Psychologen, Physiotherapeuten und weiterer Experten aus dem Fachgebiet. - Ein umfassendes Referenzwerk eines der weltweit führenden Fachexperten. Irwin Goldstein ist Gründer der ISSWSH. Mitgearbeitet haben ebenfalls drei frühere Präsidenten sowie ein designierter Präsident der Gesellschaft. Dieses Referenzwerk richtet sich an Experten, die sich mit der Sexualgesundheit von Frauen beschäftigen und stellt eine wertvolle Handreichung für eine sichere und wirkungsvolle Diagnose und Behandlung dar.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An authoritative and comprehensive guide to managing energy conservation in infrastructuresEnergy Conservation in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Facilities offers an essential guide to the business models and engineering design frameworks for the implementation of energy conservation in infrastructures. The presented models of both physical and technological systems can be applied to a wide range of structures such as homes, hotels, public facilities, industrial facilities, transportation, and water/energy supply systems. The authors--noted experts in the field--explore the key performance indicators that are used to evaluate energy conservation strategies and the energy supply scenarios as part of the design and operation of energy systems in infrastructures.The text is based on a systems approach that demonstrates the effective management of building energy knowledge and supports the simulation, evaluation, and optimization of several building energy conservation scenarios. In addition, the authors explore new methods of developing energy semantic network (ESN) superstructures, energy conservation optimization techniques, and risk-based life cycle assessments. This important text:\* Defines the most effective ways to model the infrastructure of physical and technological systems\* Includes information on the most widely used techniques in the validation and calibration of building energy simulation\* Offers a discussion of the sources, quantification, and reduction of uncertainty\* Presents a number of efficient energy conservation strategies in infrastructure systems, including HVAC, lighting, appliances, transportation, and industrial facilities\* Describes illustrative case studies to demonstrate the proposed energy conservation framework, practices, methods, engineering designs, control, and technologiesWritten for students studying energy conservation as well as engineers designing the next generation of buildings, Energy Conservation in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Facilities offers a wide-ranging guide to the effective management of energy conservation in infrastructures.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A guide to common control principles and how they are used to characterize a variety of physiological mechanisms The second edition of Physiological Control Systems offers an updated and comprehensive resource that reviews the fundamental concepts of classical control theory and how engineering methodology can be applied to obtain a quantitative understanding of physiological systems. The revised text also contains more advanced topics that feature applications to physiology of nonlinear dynamics, parameter estimation methods, and adaptive estimation and control. The author-a noted expert in the field-includes a wealth of worked examples that illustrate key concepts and methodology and offers in-depth analyses of selected physiological control models that highlight the topics presented. The author discusses the most noteworthy developments in system identification, optimal control, and nonlinear dynamical analysis and targets recent bioengineering advances. Designed to be a practical resource, the text includes guided experiments with simulation models (using Simulink/Matlab). Physiological Control Systems focuses on common control principles that can be used to characterize a broad variety of physiological mechanisms. This revised resource: - Offers new sections that explore identification of nonlinear and time-varying systems, and provide the background for understanding the link between continuous-time and discrete-time dynamic models - Presents helpful, hands-on experimentation with computer simulation models - Contains fully updated problems and exercises at the end of each chapter Written for biomedical engineering students and biomedical scientists, Physiological Control Systems, offers an updated edition of this key resource for understanding classical control theory and its application to physiological systems. It also contains contemporary topics and methodologies that shape bioengineering research today.…