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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore the wide world of finchesFinches For Dummies is your entry into the fascinating world of finches. Canaries are probably the most well-known type of finch, but finches are a widely diverse species of birds. They actually encompass several hundred different types of birds, including Gouldians, goldfinches, zebra finches, and owl finches. They also come in an amazing variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. Some are very vocal; some are not. How you care for your finch depends on its species, size, and temperament. But no need to stress. Finches For Dummies is here to help you find the perfect feathered friend!This practical guide sets you up to become a responsible finch caretaker. Inside, you'll find information on:\* Feeding your finches and keeping them healthy\* Choosing the ideal enclosure and supplies for your finches\* Adjusting to finch life with children or other pets\* Breeding your finchesWith the advice and tips in Finches For Dummies, you and your pet finches can maintain a fun and thriving relationship for a long time. If you're interested in adopting one of these amazing birds, pick up a copy!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the past, pandemics were considered divine punishment, but we now understand the biological characteristics of viruses and we know they are spread through social interaction. What used to be divine has become human - all too human, as Nietzsche would say.But while the virus dispels the divine, we are discovering that living beings are more complex and harder to define than we had previously imagined, and also that political power is more complex than we may have thought. And this, argues Nancy, helps us to see why the term 'biopolitics' fails to grasp the conditions in which we now find ourselves. Life and politics challenge us together. Our scientific knowledge tells us that we are dependent only on our own technical power, but can we rely on technologies when knowledge itself includes uncertainties If this is the case for technical power, it is much more so for political power, even when it presents itself as guided by objective data.The virus is a magnifying glass that reveals the contradictions, limitations and frailties of the human condition, calling into question as never before our stubborn belief in progress and our hubristic sense of our own indestructibility as a species.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the first days of spring, birds undergo a spectacular metamorphosis. After a long winter of migration and peaceful coexistence, they suddenly begin to sing with all their might, varying each series of notes as if it were an audiophonic novel. They cannot bear the presence of other birds and begin to threaten and attack them if they cross a border, which might be invisible to human eyes but seems perfectly tangible to birds. Is this display of bird aggression just a pretence, a game that all birds play Or do birds suddenly become territorial - and, if so, why By attending carefully to the ways that birds construct their worlds and ornithologists have tried to understand them, Despret sheds fresh light on the activities of both and, at the same time, enables us to become more aware of the multiple worlds and modes of existence that characterize the planet we share in common with birds and other species.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In a context marked by the virulent return of patriarchal and white supremacist attitudes, a new generation of feminist activists are continuing the struggle: these are very feminist times. But how do these and other movements relate to the contemporary posthuman condition In this important new book, Rosi Braidotti examines the implications of the posthuman turn for feminist theory and practice. She defines the posthuman turn as a convergence between posthumanism on the one hand and post-anthropocentrism on the other, and she examines their complex relationship and joint impact. Braidotti claims that mainstream posthuman scholarship has neglected feminist theory, while in fact feminism is one of the precursors of the posthuman turn, through diverse social movements and political traditions. Posthuman Feminism is an analytic and creative response to contemporary conditions and a call to action. It highlights the constraints but also the potentialities available to feminist political subjects as they confront the ever-growing injustices of sexism, racism, ecocide and neoliberal capitalism.This bold new text by a leading feminist philosopher will be of great interest to students and scholars throughout the humanities and social sciences.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Enter The Expanse to explore questions of the meaning of human life, the concept of justice, and the nature of humanity, featuring a foreword from author James S.A. CoreyThe Expanse and Philosophy investigates the philosophical universe of the critically acclaimed television show and Hugo Award-winning series of novels. Original essays by a diverse international panel of experts illuminate how essential philosophical concepts relate to the meticulously crafted world of The Expanse, engaging with topics such as transhumanism, belief, culture, environmental ethics, identity, colonialism, diaspora, racism, reality, and rhetoric.Conceiving a near-future solar system colonized by humanity, The Expanse provokes a multitude of moral, ethical, and philosophical queries: Are Martians, Outer Planets inhabitants, and Earthers different races Is Marco Inaros a terrorist Can people who look and sound different, like Earthers and Belters, ever peacefully co-exist Should science be subject to moral rules Who is sovereign in space What is the relationship between human progress and aggression The Expanse and Philosophy helps you answer these questions--and many more.\* Covers the first six novels in The Expanse series and five seasons of the television adaptation\* Addresses the philosophical issues that emerge from socio-economics and geopolitics of Earth, Mars, and the Outer Planets Alliance\* Offers fresh perspectives on the themes, characters, and storylines of The Expanse\* Explores the connections between The Expanse and thinkers such as Aristotle, Kant, Locke, Hannah Arendt, Wittgenstein, Descartes, and NietzschePart of the popular Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, The Expanse and Philosophy is a must-have companion for avid readers of James S.A. Corey's novels and devotees of the television series alike.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Jeremy Bentham - philosopher, theorist of law and of the art of government - was among the most influential figures of the early nineteenth century, and the approach he pioneered - utilitarianism - remains central to the modern world.In this new introduction to his ideas, Michael Quinn shows how Bentham sought to be an engineer or architect of choices and to illuminate the methods of influencing human conduct to good ends, by focusing on how people react to the various physical, legal, institutional, normative and cultural factors that confront them as decision-makers. Quinn examines how Bentham adopted utility as the critical standard for the development and evaluation of government and public policy, and explains how he sought to apply this principle to a range of areas, from penal law to democratic reform, before concluding with an assessment of his contemporary relevance. He argues that Bentham simultaneously sought both to facilitate the implementation of governmental will and to expose misrule by rendering all exercises of public power transparent to the public on whose behalf it was exercised.This book will be essential reading for any student or scholar of Bentham, as well as those interested in the history of political thought, philosophy, politics, ethics and utilitarianism.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn to mitigate your anger and take charge of your lifeEveryone experiences anger from time to time, but when left unchecked or unbridled, this normal human emotion can become disruptive and damage relationships. If you're ready to stop letting anger control your life, turn to Anger Management For Dummies. This trusted source gives you tools to identify the source of your anger--whether it's fear, depression, anxiety, or stress--and offers ways to deal with the 'flight or fight' instinct that anger produces, allowing you to release yourself and your life from its grip.Anger Management For Dummies outlines specific anger management methods, skills, and exercises that you can use to take control of your feelings and actions. It provides:\* Information on the different kinds of rage, including road, air, and office\* A look at Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) and how to manage aggression\* Advice on how to deal with angry children and teens\* Details on how anger is related to the 'fight, flight, or freeze' response of the nervous system and prepares you to fight (for good or bad)Overcoming anger issues requires support, mindfulness, and a bit of practice--all of which this book provides. When you're ready to face your triggers and change your perspective on the emotions of anger or rage, let Anger Management For Dummies give you the helping hand you need.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Dychtwald and Morison offer a brilliant and convincing perspective: an essential re-think of what 'aging' and 'retirement' mean today and an invitation to help mobilize the best in the tidal wave of Boomer Third Agers.'--Daniel Goleman, PhD, Author, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQThroughout 99 percent of human history, life expectancy at birth was less than 18 years. Few people had a chance to age. Today, thanks to extraordinary medical, demographic, and economic shifts, most of us expect to live long lives. Consequently, the world is witnessing a powerful new version of retirement, driven by the power and needs of the Baby Boomer generation. Consumers over age 50 account for more than half of all spending and control more than 70% of our total net worth - yet are largely ignored by youth-focused marketers. How will work, family, and retirement be transformed to accommodate two billion people over the age of 60 worldwide In the coming years, we'll see explosive business growth fueled by this unprecedented longevity revolution.What Retirees Want presents the culmination of 30 years of research by world-famous 'Age Wave' expert Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., and author and consultant Robert Morison. It explains how the aging of the Baby Boomers will forever change our lives, businesses, government programs, and the consumer marketplace. This exciting new stage of life, the 'Third Age,' poses daunting questions:\* What will 'old' look like in the years ahead With continued advances in longevity, all of the traditional life-stage markers and boundaries will need to be adjusted.\* What new products and services will boom as a result of this coming longevity revolution \* What unconscious ageist marketing practices are hurting people - and business growth \* Will the majority of elder boomers outlive their pensions and retirement savings and how can this financial disaster be prevented \* What incredible new technologies of medicine, life extension, and human enhancement await us in the near future \* What purposeful new roles can we create for elder boomers so that the aging nations of the Americas, Europe, and Asia capitalize on the upsides of aging \* Which pioneering organizations and companies worldwide have created marketing strategies and programs that resonate with the quirky and demanding Boomer generation In this entertaining, thought-provoking, and wide-ranging book, Dychtwald and Morison explain how individuals, businesses, non-profits, and governments can best prepare for a new era - where the needs and demands of the 'Third Age' will set the lifestyle, health, social, marketplace, and political priorities of generations to come.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Michael Burawoy has helped to reshape the theory and practice of sociology across the Western world. Public Sociology is his most thoroughgoing attempt to explore what a truly committed, engaged sociology should look like in the twenty-first century.Burawoy looks back on the defining moments of his intellectual journey, exploring his pivotal early experiences as a researcher, such as his fieldwork in a Zambian copper mine and a Chicago factory. He recounts his time as a graduate and professor during the ideological ferment in sociology departments of the 1970s, and explores how his experiences intersected with a changing political and intellectual world up to the present. Recalling Max Weber, Burawoy argues that sociology is much more than just a discipline - it is a vocation, to be practiced everywhere and by everyone.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover how putting people first creates vibrant organizations and profound changeIn Leadership is a Relationship, accomplished founders and authors Michael S. Erwin and Willys DeVoll deliver an insightful collection of interviews with leaders who have succeeded by prioritizing the wellbeing of other people. Featuring fresh stories from leaders like Olympic legend Kerri Walsh Jennings, former Secretary of Veterans Affairs Bob McDonald, and visionary principal Dr. Virginia Hill, the book shows how you too can become a relationship-based leader and thrive in our chaotic, digital world. By highlighting role models from different careers, backgrounds, skill sets, and schools of thought, the authors offer readers an inspiring antidote to one of the most serious--and underreported--crises of our era: the damage that digital distractions have done to our personal relationships.The book offers:\* Concrete strategies for combating the depersonalization of the Information Age and strengthening our connections with other people\* Real stories of how people from Olympic champions to small-business owners have put people first\* Take-away tips for the busy reader who needs quick insight or hopes to use the book in a modular curriculum for their organization or classPerfect for anyone who wants lead both morally and effectively, Leadership is a Relationship provides a concise and convincing argument that leaders who put people first have the best chance of succeeding in the twenty-first century.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Reality exists independently of human observers, but does the same apply to its structure Realist ontologies usually assume so: according to them, the world consists of objects, these have properties and enter into relations with each other, more or less as we are accustomed to think of them.Against this view, Rein Raud develops a radical process ontology that does not credit any vantage point, any scale or speed of being, any range of cognitive faculties with the privilege to judge how the world 'really' is. In his view, what we think of as objects are recast as fields of constitutive tensions, cross-sections of processes, never in complete balance but always striving for it and always reconfiguring themselves accordingly. The human self is also understood as a fluctuating field, not limited to the mind but distributed all over the body and reaching out into its environment, with different constituents of the process constantly vying for control.The need for such a process philosophy has often been voiced, but rarely has there been an effort to develop it in a systematic and rigourous manner that leads to original accounts of identity, continuity, time, change, causality, agency and other topics. Throughout his new book, Raud engages with an unusually broad range of philosophical schools and debates, from New Materialism and Object-Oriented Ontology to both phenomenological and analytical philosophy of mind, from feminist philosophy of science to neurophilosophy and social ontology.Being in Flux will be of interest to students and scholars in philosophy and the humanities generally and to anyone interested in current debates about realism, materialism and ontology.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The world is in the midst of a storm that has shaped the history of modernity along a double fracture: on the one hand, an environmental fracture driven by a technocratic and capitalist civilization that led to the ongoing devastation of the Earth's ecosystems and its human and non-human communities and, on the other, a colonial fracture instilled by Western colonization and imperialism that resulted in racial slavery and the domination of indigenous peoples and women in particular.In this important new book, Malcom Ferdinand challenges this double fracture, thinking from the Caribbean world. Here, the slave ship reveals the inequalities that continue during the storm: some are shackled inside the hold and even thrown overboard at the first gusts of wind. Drawing on empirical and theoretical work in the Caribbean, Ferdinand conceptualizes a decolonial ecology that holds protecting the environment together with the political struggles against (post)colonial domination, structural racism, and misogynistic practices.Facing the storm, this book is an invitation to build a world-ship where humans and non-humans can live together on a bridge of justice and shape a common world. It will be of great interest to students and scholars in environmental humanities and Latin American and Caribbean studies, as well as anyone interested in ecology, slavery, and (de)colonization.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Boost your financial health so you're ready for any economic or personal upheavalCrisis is inevitable--but it doesn't have to torpedo your finances! Financial Security For Dummies offers proven advice to help you prep your finances for the next economic downturn, personal setback, pandemic, plague of locusts--or anything else life throws your way. This book contains the historical perspective and up-to-date info you'll need to anticipate, understand, and navigate a wide range of personal financial challenges.If your monthly income and expenses are on steady ground and you're ready to secure your financial future, this is the For Dummies guide for you. Not only will you create a plan to keep your family's finances afloat during turbulent times, but you'll also be liberated from the pressure to 'keep up with the Joneses' so you can make smarter financial decisions, starting today. This book will help you:\* Gain an understanding of how unforeseen personal or global events could affect your financial life\* Learn strategies for protecting your assets when economic downturns and other emergencies occur\* Feel confident in your unique path to financial freedom so you can remain calm when life takes an unexpected turn\* Build a survival plan for protecting yourself with broader safety nets, better money decisions, and improved financial literacyWhether you want to reduce your stress surrounding your financial goals or take advantage of financial opportunities crises create, Financial Security For Dummies will equip you to navigate financial challenges and ultimately achieve peace of mind.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore why -- now more than ever -- the world is in a race to become data-driven, and how you can learn from examples of data-driven leadership in an Age of Disruption, Big Data, and AIIn Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Lessons in Data-Driven Leadership in an Age of Disruption, Big Data, and AI, Fortune 1000 strategic advisor, noted author, and distinguished thought leader Randy Bean tells the story of the rise of Big Data and its business impact - its disruptive power, the cultural challenges to becoming data-driven, the importance of data ethics, and the future of data-driven AI.The book looks at the impact of Big Data during a period of explosive information growth, technology advancement, emergence of the Internet and social media, and challenges to accepted notions of data, science, and facts, and asks what it means to become 'data-driven.'Fail Fast, Learn Faster includes discussions of:\* The emergence of Big Data and why organizations must become data-driven to survive\* Why becoming data-driven forces companies to 'think different' about their business\* The state of data in the corporate world today, and the principal challenges\* Why companies must develop a true 'data culture' if they expect to change\* Examples of companies that are demonstrating data-driven leadership and what we can learn from them\* Why companies must learn to 'fail fast and learn faster' to compete in the years ahead\* How the Chief Data Officer has been established as a new corporate professionWritten for CEOs and Corporate Board Directors, data professional and practitioners at all organizational levels, university executive programs and students entering the data profession, and general readers seeking to understand the Information Age and why data, science, and facts matter in the world in which we live, Fail Fast, Learn Faster p;is essential reading that delivers an urgent message for the business leaders of today and of the future.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Organizations around the world are in a struggle for survival, racing to transform themselves in a herculean effort to adapt to the digital age, all while protecting themselves from headline-grabbing cybersecurity threats. As organizations succeed or fail, the centrality and importance of cybersecurity and the role of the CISO--Chief Information Security Officer--becomes ever more apparent. It's becoming clear that the CISO, which began as a largely technical role, has become nuanced, strategic, and a cross-functional leadership position.Fight Fire with Fire: Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies for Today's Leaders explores the evolution of the CISO's responsibilities and delivers a blueprint to effectively improve cybersecurity across an organization.Fight Fire with Fire draws on the deep experience of its many all-star contributors. For example:\* Learn how to talk effectively with the Board from engineer-turned-executive Marianne Bailey, a top spokesperson well-known for global leadership in cyber\* Discover how to manage complex cyber supply chain risk with Terry Roberts, who addresses this complex area using cutting-edge technology and emerging standards\* Tame the exploding IoT threat landscape with Sonia Arista, a CISO with decades of experience across sectors, including healthcare where edge devices monitor vital signs and robots perform surgeryThese are just a few of the global trailblazers in cybersecurity who have banded together to equip today's leaders to protect their enterprises and inspire tomorrow's leaders to join them.With fires blazing on the horizon, there is no time for a seminar or boot camp. Cyber leaders need information at their fingertips. Readers will find insight on how to close the diversity and skills gap and become well-versed in modern cyber threats, including attacks coming from organized crime and nation-states.This book highlights a three-pronged approach that encompasses people, process, and technology to empower everyone to protect their organization. From effective risk management to supply chain security and communicating with the board, Fight Fire with Fire presents discussions from industry leaders that cover every critical competency in information security.Perfect for IT and information security professionals seeking perspectives and insights they can't find in certification exams or standard textbooks, Fight Fire with Fire is an indispensable resource for everyone hoping to improve their understanding of the realities of modern cybersecurity through the eyes of today's top security leaders.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Want big returns Look at small stocks!Penny stocks are low-cost equities that often make large price moves, potentially leading to big gains--or losses--for investors. Penny Stocks For Dummies will help you determine whether this wild ride is right for you. With this hands-on guide, you can grasp the basics, find smart investments, avoid scams, and look for big success, even if you only have pocket change to start out with.This latest edition takes you right into today's unique penny stock market. You'll learn how to read penny stock charts, evaluate the strength of small companies, recognize price manipulations, and use smart trading strategies to maximize your returns. Buying and selling penny stocks can be extremely lucrative--if you know exactly what you're doing. This book will make a penny trader out of you, so you can start making money for the future. (Heads up: you're going to need a bigger piggy bank!)With Penny Stocks For Dummies, you will:\* Find out whether penny stocks are a good fit for your investment goals, available capital, and risk tolerance\* Do your due diligence and learn how to research potential penny stock investments\* Use fundamental analysis, financial ratios, and penny-specific technical analysis to identify winning bets\* Uncover expert tips that will boost your results and help prevent big lossesPenny Stocks For Dummies will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to get in on the ground floor and discover those hidden gems for high rewards.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Monetize your company's data and data science expertise without spending a fortune on hiring independent strategy consultants to helpWhat if there was one simple, clear process for ensuring that all your company's data science projects achieve a high a return on investment What if you could validate your ideas for future data science projects, and select the one idea that's most prime for achieving profitability while also moving your company closer to its business vision There is.Industry-acclaimed data science consultant, Lillian Pierson, shares her proprietary STAR Framework - A simple, proven process for leading profit-forming data science projects.Not sure what data science is yet Don't worry! Parts 1 and 2 of Data Science For Dummies will get all the bases covered for you. And if you're already a data science expert Then you really won't want to miss the data science strategy and data monetization gems that are shared in Part 3 onward throughout this book.Data Science For Dummies demonstrates:\* The only process you'll ever need to lead profitable data science projects\* Secret, reverse-engineered data monetization tactics that no one's talking about\* The shocking truth about how simple natural language processing can be\* How to beat the crowd of data professionals by cultivating your own unique blend of data science expertiseWhether you're new to the data science field or already a decade in, you're sure to learn something new and incredibly valuable from Data Science For Dummies. Discover how to generate massive business wins from your company's data by picking up your copy today.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 416 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the secrets of one of the world's leading talent acquisition expertsIn the newly revised Fourth Edition of Hire With Your Head: Using Performance-Based Hiring to Build Great Teams, influential recruiting and hiring expert Lou Adler delivers a practical guide to consistently identifying and hiring the best people and scaling that process throughout your company.This book will help you address your hiring and recruitment issues, not just by making you more efficient, but also by reforming your entire process to align with how top talent actually look for new jobs, compare offers, and select opportunities.You'll discover:\* Discover what it takes to ensure more Win-Win Hiring outcomes by hiring for the anniversary date rather than the start date\* How to use a 'High Tech, High Touch' approach to raise the talent bar\* Expand the talent pool to include more outstanding, high potential and diverse talent by defining work as a series of key performance objectivesPerfect for hiring managers, recruiters, and HR and business leaders, Hire with Your Head is a must-read resource for anyone seeking to improve their ability to find, attract, and retain the top talent the world has to offer.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn about the first time in history that people of color overthrew a European colonial regime to establish an independent countryDescribing the only successful slave revolt in world history, the newly revised Second Edition of A Concise History of the Haitian Revolution delivers a nuanced and rigorous treatment of the events of the Haitian Revolution of the late 18th century and early 19th century. The book describes events from the slave uprising in the French colony of Saint-Domingue in 1791 and the emergence of its leader, Toussaint Louverture, to the declaration of independence by Jean-Jacques Dessalines in 1804.The new edition is updated to reflect the most recent scholarship in the field, including original research conducted by author Jeremy D. Popkin. It is a valuable resource for anyone studying independence movements in the Americas, the history of the Atlantic world, the history of the African diaspora, and the age of the American and French revolutions.Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:\* The latest research on the subject of the Haitian Revolution, including new discoveries by the author and other scholars\* Coverage of the post-revolutionary period up to 1843, a period of intense interest in recent scholarship\* A clear and accessible approach to the subject that doesn't assume or require any previous knowledge of this period in historyPerfect for undergraduate students of history taking courses like the History of the Atlantic World, History of the Revolutionary Era, Latin American History to 1820, and History of the African Diaspora, A Concise History of the Haitian Revolution is also an ideal resource for high school teachers seeking a challenging resource for AP World History students.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Monetize your company's data and data science expertise without spending a fortune on hiring independent strategy consultants to helpWhat if there was one simple, clear process for ensuring that all your company's data science projects achieve a high a return on investment What if you could validate your ideas for future data science projects, and select the one idea that's most prime for achieving profitability while also moving your company closer to its business vision There is.Industry-acclaimed data science consultant, Lillian Pierson, shares her proprietary STAR Framework - A simple, proven process for leading profit-forming data science projects.Not sure what data science is yet Don't worry! Parts 1 and 2 of Data Science For Dummies will get all the bases covered for you. And if you're already a data science expert Then you really won't want to miss the data science strategy and data monetization gems that are shared in Part 3 onward throughout this book.Data Science For Dummies demonstrates:\* The only process you'll ever need to lead profitable data science projects\* Secret, reverse-engineered data monetization tactics that no one's talking about\* The shocking truth about how simple natural language processing can be\* How to beat the crowd of data professionals by cultivating your own unique blend of data science expertiseWhether you're new to the data science field or already a decade in, you're sure to learn something new and incredibly valuable from Data Science For Dummies. Discover how to generate massive business wins from your company's data by picking up your copy today.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Successfully lead your company through the worst crises with this first-hand look at emergency leadershipCyber security failures made for splashy headlines in recent years, giving us some of the most spectacular stories of the year. From the Solar Winds hack to the Colonial Pipeline ransomware event, these incidents highlighted the centrality of competent crisis leadership.Cyber Mayday and the Day After offers readers a roadmap to leading organizations through dramatic emergencies by mining the wisdom of C-level executives from around the globe. It's loaded with interviews with managers and leaders who've been through the crucible and survived to tell the tale.From former FBI agents to Chief Information Security Officers, these leaders led their companies and agencies through the worst of times and share their hands-on wisdom. In this book, you'll find out:\* What leaders wish they'd known before an emergency and how they've created a crisis game plan for future situations\* How executive-level media responses can maintain - or shatter - consumer and public trust in your firm\* How to use communication, coordination, teamwork, and partnerships with vendors and law enforcement to implement your crisis responseCyber Mayday and the Day After is a must-read experience that offers managers, executives, and other current or aspiring leaders a first-hand look at how to lead others through rapidly evolving crises.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - WINNER OF THE BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2022!Stay one step ahead of the competition with this expert review of the most impactful and disruptive business trends coming down the pikeFar from slowing down, change and transformation in business seems to come only at a more and more furious rate. The last ten years alone have seen the introduction of groundbreaking new trends that pose new opportunities and challenges for leaders in all industries.In Business Trends in Practice: The 25+ Trends That Are Redefining Organizations, best-selling business author and strategist Bernard Marr breaks down the social and technological forces underlying these rapidly advancing changes and the impact of those changes on key industries.\* Critical consumer trends just emerging today--or poised to emerge tomorrow--are discussed, as are strategies for rethinking your organisation's product and service delivery. The book also explores:\* Crucial business operations trends that are changing the way companies conduct themselves in the 21st century\* The practical insights and takeaways you can glean from technological and social innovation when you cut through the hype\* Disruptive new technologies, including AI, robotic and business process automation, remote work, as well as social and environmental sustainability trendsBusiness Trends in Practice: The 25+ Trends That Are Redefining Organizations is a must-read resource for executives, business leaders and managers, and business development and innovation leads trying to get - and stay - on top of changes and disruptions that are right around the corner.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Expert guidance on how to use Amazon Web Services to supercharge your digital services businessIn Transforming Your Business with AWS: Getting the Most Out of Using AWS to Modernize and Innovate Your Digital Services, renowned international consultant and sought-after speaker Philippe Abdoulaye delivers a practical and accessible guide to using Amazon Web Services to modernize your business and the digital services you offer. This book provides you with a concrete action plan to build a team capable of creating world-class digital services and long-term competitive advantages.You'll discover what separates merely average digital service organizations from the truly outstanding, as well as how moving to the cloud will enable your business to deliver your services faster, better, and more efficiently.This book also includes:\* A comprehensive overview of building industry-leading digital service delivery capabilities, including discussions of the development lifecycle, best practices, and AWS-based development infrastructure\* Explanations of how to implement a digital business transformation strategy\* An exploration of key roles like DevOps Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Automation, and DevSecOps\* Hands-on treatments of AWS application management tools, including Elastic Beanstalk, CodeDeploy, and CodePipelinePerfect for executives, managers, and other business leaders attempting to clarify and implement their organization's digital vision and strategy, Transforming Your Business with AWS is a must-read reference that answers the 'why' and, most importantly, the 'how,' of digital transformation with Amazon Web Services.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get ready to take on Python with a practical and job-focused guideJob Ready Python offers readers a straightforward and elegant approach to learning Python that emphasizes hands-on and employable skills you can apply to real-world environments immediately.Based on the renowned mthree Global Academy and Software Guild training program, this book will get you up to speed in the basics of Python, loops and data structures, object-oriented programming, and data processing. You'll also get:\* Thorough discussions of Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) scripting in Python\* Explorations of databases, including MySQL, and MongoDB--all commonly used database platforms in the field\* Simple, step-by-step approaches to dealing with dates and times, CSV files, and JSON filesIdeal for Python newbies looking to make a transition to an exciting new career, Job Ready Python also belongs on the bookshelves of Python developers hoping to brush up on the fundamentals with an authoritative and practical new handbook.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Jump-start your career as a data scientist--learn to develop datasets for exploration, analysis, and machine learningSQL for Data Scientists: A Beginner's Guide for Building Datasets for Analysis is a resource that's dedicated to the Structured Query Language (SQL) and dataset design skills that data scientists use most. Aspiring data scientists will learn how to how to construct datasets for exploration, analysis, and machine learning. You can also discover how to approach query design and develop SQL code to extract data insights while avoiding common pitfalls.You may be one of many people who are entering the field of Data Science from a range of professions and educational backgrounds, such as business analytics, social science, physics, economics, and computer science. Like many of them, you may have conducted analyses using spreadsheets as data sources, but never retrieved and engineered datasets from a relational database using SQL, which is a programming language designed for managing databases and extracting data.This guide for data scientists differs from other instructional guides on the subject. It doesn't cover SQL broadly. Instead, you'll learn the subset of SQL skills that data analysts and data scientists use frequently. You'll also gain practical advice and direction on 'how to think about constructing your dataset.'\* Gain an understanding of relational database structure, query design, and SQL syntax\* Develop queries to construct datasets for use in applications like interactive reports and machine learning algorithms\* Review strategies and approaches so you can design analytical datasets\* Practice your techniques with the provided database and SQL codeIn this book, author Renee Teate shares knowledge gained during a 15-year career working with data, in roles ranging from database developer to data analyst to data scientist. She guides you through SQL code and dataset design concepts from an industry practitioner's perspective, moving your data scientist career forward!Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 264 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Jump-start your career as a data scientist--learn to develop datasets for exploration, analysis, and machine learningSQL for Data Scientists: A Beginner's Guide for Building Datasets for Analysis is a resource that's dedicated to the Structured Query Language (SQL) and dataset design skills that data scientists use most. Aspiring data scientists will learn how to how to construct datasets for exploration, analysis, and machine learning. You can also discover how to approach query design and develop SQL code to extract data insights while avoiding common pitfalls.You may be one of many people who are entering the field of Data Science from a range of professions and educational backgrounds, such as business analytics, social science, physics, economics, and computer science. Like many of them, you may have conducted analyses using spreadsheets as data sources, but never retrieved and engineered datasets from a relational database using SQL, which is a programming language designed for managing databases and extracting data.This guide for data scientists differs from other instructional guides on the subject. It doesn't cover SQL broadly. Instead, you'll learn the subset of SQL skills that data analysts and data scientists use frequently. You'll also gain practical advice and direction on 'how to think about constructing your dataset.'\* Gain an understanding of relational database structure, query design, and SQL syntax\* Develop queries to construct datasets for use in applications like interactive reports and machine learning algorithms\* Review strategies and approaches so you can design analytical datasets\* Practice your techniques with the provided database and SQL codeIn this book, author Renee Teate shares knowledge gained during a 15-year career working with data, in roles ranging from database developer to data analyst to data scientist. She guides you through SQL code and dataset design concepts from an industry practitioner's perspective, moving your data scientist career forward!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Provides an up-to-date introduction and analysis of the US political scene written from a comparative perspective, newly revised and updated throughoutAmerican Politics and Society in an accessible introduction to the main institutions of the US federal government, discussing the most recent developments in broader economic, social, and comparative contexts. Now in its tenth edition, this popular textbook applies an international perspective to the relevance of historical trends, research findings in political science, and present-day governmental procedures, structures, and debates. Acclaimed author David McKay guides students through the complexities of the American political system while encouraging them to evaluate the widening ideological divide that now defines American political life and public discourse.Since the publication of the previous edition, America has undergone some of the most dramatic events in its history--from the COVID-19 pandemic, to the widespread protests against racial and economic injustice, to the aggressive populist rhetoric of Donald Trump, to the bitterly contested 2020 presidential election that culminated in the violent assault on the US Capitol. In this edition, the author addresses the escalating ideological conflict, the rise of extremism in the Republican Party, arguments over the proper role of government, the public's expectations of politicians and political processes, and more. Offering valuable insights into both the social-political past and present of America, this classic textbook:\* Examines the policy process in such areas as civil rights, social policy, economic policy, the environment, and foreign policy\* Evaluates the performance of US government over the last decade and audits the broader American political system\* Encourages students to critically assess the US government in areas of democratic responsiveness and public accountability\* Compares international social-political perspectives to those that are uniquely American\* Discusses of the role of beliefs and values in American politics and how they influence broader society and economyThanks to its clear and engaging narrative and its wealth of pedagogical features, American Politics and Society, Tenth Edition remains the ideal introductory textbook for courses exploring the institutions and processes of the US government and the most important events in the current American social and political landscape.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An accessible and comprehensive introduction to key concepts in globalization written by leading authors in the fieldIn the comprehensively revised Third Edition of Globalization: A Basic Text, distinguished researchers and authors George Ritzer and Paul Dean deliver an up-to-date introduction to major trends and topics related to the study of globalization. The book includes accessible and rigorous material on the key theories and major topics in globalization, as well as modern developments like the rise of populism and far-right political groups, Brexit, migration and backlash to it, trade negotiations, social media and the spread of misinformation, climate change, social justice issues, and COVID-19.The new edition includes a greater focus on the structures of inequality that encourage or discourage global flows. Additionally, new examples and sources from Central and South America, Africa, and Asia are used to illustrate key concepts, and round out the international coverage of book. Throughout, the authors use clear and helpful metaphors including solids, liquids, gases, and flows to introduce and explain the complex nature of globalization in an engaging and understandable way.Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:\* A thorough introduction to globalization and related processes, including imperialism, colonialism, development, and westernization\* An exploration of neoliberalism, including its roots, principles, criticisms, and Neo-Marxist alternatives\* A practical discussion of global political structures and processes, as well as global economic flows of production and consumption\* A concise treatment of negative global flows and processes, including dangerous imports, diseases, crime, terrorism, and war\* Analysis of the changing nature of globalization and de-globalization, and the social movements and technological developments driving these changes\* More images, charts, and graphs to help illustrate and highlight the concepts contained in the bookPerfect for advanced undergraduates studying globalization across sociology, political science, geography, anthropology, and economics, Globalization: A Basic Text, Third Edition will also be essential reading for students taking courses in culture, economy and inequality, and migration taught from a global perspective.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -In a context marked by the virulent return of patriarchal and white supremacist attitudes, a new generation of feminist activists are continuing the struggle: these are very feminist times. But how do these and other movements relate to the contemporary posthuman condition In this important new book, Rosi Braidotti examines the implications of the posthuman turn for feminist theory and practice. She defines the posthuman turn as a convergence between posthumanism on the one hand and post-anthropocentrism on the other, and she examines their complex relationship and joint impact. Braidotti claims that mainstream posthuman scholarship has neglected feminist theory, while in fact feminism is one of the precursors of the posthuman turn, through diverse social movements and political traditions. Posthuman Feminism is an analytic and creative response to contemporary conditions and a call to action. It highlights the constraints but also the potentialities available to feminist political subjects as they confront the ever-growing injustices of sexism, racism, ecocide and neoliberal capitalism.This bold new text by a leading feminist philosopher will be of great interest to students and scholars throughout the humanities and social sciences. 327 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first volume to offer a comprehensive scholarly treatment of Rand's entire corpus (including her novels, her philosophical essays, and her analysis of the events of her times), this Companion provides vital orientation and context for scholars and educated readers grappling with a controversial and understudied thinker whose enduring influence on American (and world) culture is increasingly recognized.\* The first publication to provide an in-depth scholarly treatment ranging over the whole of Rand's corpus\* Provides informed contextual analysis for scholars in a variety of disciplines\* Presents original research on unpublished material and drafts from the Rand archives in California\* Features insightful and fair-minded interpretations of Rand's controversial positions.