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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A timely and accessible guide to 100 of the most infamous logical fallacies in Western philosophy, helping readers avoid and detect false assumptions and faulty reasoning You'll love this book or you'll hate it. So, you're either with us or against us. And if you're against us then you hate books. No true intellectual would hate this book. Ever decide to avoid a restaurant because of one bad meal Choose a product because a celebrity endorsed it Or ignore what a politician says because she's not a member of your party For as long as people have been discussing, conversing, persuading, advocating, proselytizing, pontificating, or otherwise stating their case, their arguments have been vulnerable to false assumptions and faulty reasoning. Drawing upon a long history of logical falsehoods and philosophical flubs, Bad Arguments demonstrates how misguided arguments come to be, and what we can do to detect them in the rhetoric of others and avoid using them ourselves. Fallacies-or conclusions that don't follow from their premise-are at the root of most bad arguments, but it can be easy to stumble into a fallacy without realizing it. In this clear and concise guide to good arguments gone bad, Robert Arp, Steven Barbone, and Michael Bruce take readers through 100 of the most infamous fallacies in Western philosophy, identifying the most common missteps, pitfalls, and dead-ends of arguments gone awry. Whether an instance of sunk costs, is ought, affirming the consequent, moving the goal post, begging the question, or the ever-popular slippery slope, each fallacy engages with examples drawn from contemporary politics, economics, media, and popular culture. Further diagrams and tables supplement entries and contextualize common errors in logical reasoning. At a time in our world when it is crucial to be able to identify and challenge rhetorical half-truths, this bookhelps readers to better understand flawed argumentation and develop logical literacy. Unrivaled in its breadth of coverage and a worthy companion to its sister volume Just the Arguments (2011), Bad Arguments is an essential tool for undergraduate students and general readers looking to hone their critical thinking and rhetorical skills.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An inspiring story with lessons on teamwork--written for kids, but valuable to everyoneAdapted from Jon Gordon's bestseller The Hard Hat, The Hard Hat for Kids is an inspiring story that teaches children how to be a great teammate. An engaging tale that resonates with all children, the 10 Ways to be a Great Teammate and the 'We before Me' philosophy, make this book an enjoyable read and an invaluable teaching tool for coaches, teachers, and parents. The Hard Hat for Kids presents practical insights and life-changing lessons that are immediately applicable to everyday situations, giving kids--and adults--a new outlook on cooperation, friendship, and the selfless nature of true teamwork.Mickey is a spunky talented basketball lover who has always dreamed about playing on her school's team. On the first day of practice, she learns of a special award given to the best teammate--and soon discovers that there is a big difference between being the best player and being the best teammate. What follows is an unforgettable story about selflessness, loyalty, hard work, and compassion, and a clear lesson on putting the team first.Author Jon Gordon is a renowned storyteller with a knack for making life lessons stick. For this book he has teamed up with Dr. Lauren Gallagher, a school psychologist and mental skills coach who shares her passion for bringing valuable lessons to children in a way that is fun and educational. Fittingly, Dr. Gallagher is also the wife of Jon's college lacrosse teammate at Cornell University where the Hard Hat tradition began. This book continues Jon's unique way of merging everyday wisdom with practical advice to make you better at everything that you do. The Hard Hat for Kids tells a moving story of teamwork and friendship which is sure to be enjoyed by families, sports teams, and classrooms of children everywhere. Scott, Korey (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Make selling a social affair!The ABCs of sales have changed. It's no longer: A-Always, B-Be, C-Closing. The new way of selling is: A-Always, B-Be, C-Contributing to your buyer's journey. Social selling is an effective way to engage with your customer, and the world's most powerful social selling tool for any B2B sales professional is LinkedIn Sales Navigator. It allows you to gain access to more leads, more InMail, and data to track your efforts.With the help of LinkedIn Sales Navigator For Dummies, you'll learn how to write effective InMail messages and engage with prospects on the world's most successful professional networking site. Along with utilizing those features, you'll also benefit from access to full profiles outside of your network, guidance on how to best optimize your own profile for sales opportunities, and much more.\* Use lead recommendations to get in front of the right buyer\* Analyze your social selling efforts with real-time data\* Reach more leads with customized InMail messages\* Save 30 - 60 minutes a day previously spent on acquisitionsIf you're a B2B sales professional who is new to LinkedIn Sales Navigator, this is the one-stop resource you can't be without.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book looks at strategies to help companies become more intelligent, connected, and agile. It discusses how companies can define and measure high-impact outcomes and use effectively analytics technology to achieve them. It also looks at the technology needed to implement the analytics necessary to achieve high-impact outcomes-from both analytics tool and technical infrastructure perspective. Also discussed are ancillary, but critical, topics such as data security and governance that may not traditionally be a part of analytics discussions but are essential in helping companies maintain a secure environment for their analytics and access the quality data they need to gain critical insights and drive better decision-making.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A photography class--in a book!Your Canon EOS Rebel T7/1400D provides enough camera power to take the pro-style shots you've dreamed of shooting--and this book shows you how. Canon EOS Rebel T7/1400D For Dummies bridges the gap between taking quick shots in auto mode and taking charge of the settings that offer full control of your pictures' focus, color, and light balance.Take a peek inside to discover all the expert tips and tricks to take brag-worthy portraits, action shots, and close-ups--in a flash. No matter your subject, you'll get all the know-how and instruction you need to get the picture-perfect shot every time.\* Get started with automatic and creative modes\* Take full control of exposure to achieve better results\* Understand the settings that control light and color\* Follow steps on properly using flashEven if you've never picked up a DSLR camera, this friendly guide makes it fast and easy to unlock all your powerful Canon has to offer.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A photography class-in a book! Your Canon EOS Rebel T7/1400D provides enough camera power to take the pro-style shots you've dreamed of shooting-and this book shows you how. Canon EOS Rebel T7/1400D For Dummies bridges the gap between taking quick shots in auto mode and taking charge of the settings that offer full control of your pictures' focus, color, and light balance. Take a peek inside to discover all the expert tips and tricks to take brag-worthy portraits, action shots, and close-ups-in a flash. No matter your subject, you'll get all the know-how and instruction you need to get the picture-perfect shot every time. - Get started with automatic and creative modes - Take full control of exposure to achieve better results - Understand the settings that control light and color - Follow steps on properly using flash Even if you've never picked up a DSLR camera, this friendly guide makes it fast and easy to unlock all your powerful Canon has to offer!Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstraße 12, 69469 Weinheim 320 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 1998, the first edition of Anthony Kenny's comprehensive history of Western philosophy was published, to be met with immediate praise and critical acclaim. As the first book since Bertrand Russell's 1945A History of Western Philosophyto offer a concise single-author review of the complete history of philosophy from the pre-Socratics to the modern masters of the 20th century, Kenny's work fills a critical gap in the modern philosophy reading list and offers valuable guidance for the general reader of philosophy-an ideal starting point for anyone with an interest in great thinkers and the family lines of philosophical evolution. Widely considered to be one of the most thorough and accessible historical reviews in philosophy,An Illustrated Brief History of Western Philosophyhas earned an estimable and distinctive reputation, both for the compelling writing style of Anthony Kenny, one of the most respected and accomplished living philosophers, and for the rich collection of paintings, illustrations, maps, and photos included with every chapter to complement this review of 2,500 years of philosophical thought. Newly revised and expanded for a special 20th anniversary publication, the latest edition ofAn Illustrated Brief History of Western Philosophycontains all of Kenny's original writings on the history of Western philosophy from ancient to modern, along with new writings on the philosophy of the mid-20th century, covering important contributions from continental philosophers and philosophers of the post-Wittgenstein anglophone tradition, including the work of many women who have too often been neglected by the historical record.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will change your journey to financial independence and what you need to do now to take advantage of the new law Financial Independence (Getting to Point X) offers practical, time-tested advice for reaching your financial goals-whatever they may be. Whether you're recovering from debt, putting kids through college, planning for retirement, starting your own business, or just seeking a healthier financial outlook, this book shows you how to get it done. No platitudes or empty advice here-just a clear roadmap to your goals, based on the effective management of the 10 Key Wealth Management Issues that threaten to derail us all. This new second edition has been updated to reflect President Trump's massive income tax changes. These historic changes will reduce the tax obligation of most Americans, but not all. This is the most significant tax reform in over 30 years, rendering old advice obsolete while opening new opportunities. This edition also includes a new chapter on becoming financially independent by starting your own business. Author John Vento knows exactly what these new laws entail, and this book puts his wisdom of experience to work for you to help you get on track to financial freedom. Saving, budgeting, managing debt, minimizing taxes, and living within your means-all classic financial advice, but easier said than done, right In this book, you'll find real, practical advice for actually doing it-to the extent that makes sense for you. Understand the enormous changes taking place in the federal income tax code Learn which financial strategies have become obsolete, and what new opportunities you should take advantage of Negotiate your way through the 10 Key Wealth Management Issues with expert advice Find out if you have what it takes to reach financial independence by starting your own business Follow a clear roadmap to financial independence, no matter how you define it The goal is not perfection on all fronts, it's simply tailoring your journey to suit your destination. No unnecessary deprivation, no obsessive adjusting-simply paying attention to key issues may be enough, depending on your goal. Regulatory changes close some doors but open others, and opportunities still exist if you know where to look. Financial Independence (Getting to Point X) provides you with a roadmap to financial freedom, so that you can achieve your life goals and dreams.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Future-proof your business today for stronger performance tomorrowThe Stress Test Every Business Needs: A Capital Agenda for Confidently Facing Digital Disruption, Difficult Investors, Recessions and Geopolitical Threats provides a comprehensive approach to creating value and flexibility in an increasingly volatile business environment that presents both great risks and opportunities every day. The authors extend the banking 'stress test' concept to a company's Capital Agenda -- how executives manage capital, execute transactions and apply corporate finance tools to strategic and operational decisions. Having a static Capital Agenda, however appropriate for your current market position, is not enough in today's uncertain world. Long-term success comes from building resilience into each element and in the way those elements interact.The book uses a broader definition of business stress that includes traditional macroeconomic and geopolitical risks, as well as technological disruption, hostile takeovers and activist shareholders. Companies that make poor strategic decisions or underperform operationally will likely find themselves facing great stress. And that stress is symmetric; threats come from downside risks and from missed opportunities.The chapters address the how and why of essential issues such as:\* Formulating corporate strategy in a digital world\* Pre-empting activist shareholders\* Restoring distressed companies to operational and financial health\* Ensuring effective collaboration among strategy, finance and operations\* Getting the most out of your advisors\* Proactively managing intrinsic value\* Rigorously allocating capital across the enterprise\* Acquiring and divesting for optimum value\* Syncing financing decisions with business strategy and capital market conditions\* Incorporating tax planning throughout the Capital Agenda\* Liberating excess cash with leading working capital management practices\* Aligning strategic goals and metrics to reach your company's full potentialCompanies that develop strategy and set operational priorities with a balanced Capital Agenda are best positioned to control their own destiny. The Stress Test Every Business Needs provides a roadmap to future-proof your business today for stronger performance tomorrow.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Harness the power of social media to predict customer behavior and improve salesSocial media is the biggest source of Big Data. Because of this, 90% of Fortune 500 companies are investing in Big Data initiatives that will help them predict consumer behavior to produce better sales results. Social Media Data Mining and Analytics shows analysts how to use sophisticated techniques to mine social media data, obtaining the information they need to generate amazing results for their businesses.Social Media Data Mining and Analytics isn't just another book on the business case for social media. Rather, this book provides hands-on examples for applying state-of-the-art tools and technologies to mine social media - examples include Twitter, Wikipedia, Stack Exchange, LiveJournal, movie reviews, and other rich data sources. In it, you will learn:\* The four key characteristics of online services-users, social networks, actions, and content\* The full data discovery lifecycle-data extraction, storage, analysis, and visualization\* How to work with code and extract data to create solutions\* How to use Big Data to make accurate customer predictions\* How to personalize the social media experience using machine learningUsing the techniques the authors detail will provide organizations the competitive advantage they need to harness the rich data available from social media platforms.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Support teachers with more effective instructional leadershipLeading for Professional Learning offers field-tested guidance to help school leaders more effectively support teachers' professional development. Leadership is crucial to professional learning, providing the necessary systems and structures that enable teachers to improve their own practice and in turn, improve student learning. With an illustrative case study, this book provides invaluable guidance, packed with practical tools, processes, and expert advice.Because each school differs in terms of strengths and needs, this book steers away from prescriptivism and shows you how to construct a support plan tailored to your unique context. Specific teaching and leadership frameworks guide you through the process of examination, discovery, and execution, equipping you with the necessary tools and insight you need to make positive changes for your teachers - and ultimately, your students. A must-read resource for principals, administrators, and other school and district leadership, this book helps you set your school on the path to continuous improvement.\* Determine your school's professional learning needs\* Leverage existing support structures for the greatest effect\* Understand the role of leadership in sponsoring and following up on professional learning\* Ensure intentional changes in teacher practice and student learningEmpowering teachers to improve their craft goes beyond merely offering opportunity; it requires collaboration with teachers every step of the way, a deep understanding of how best to support professional learning, a clear set of goals for both individual sessions and an overarching mission, and the necessary technical and relational support required to see these opportunities through. Written by experts from the University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership, Leading for Professional Learning provides real-world advice that has been proven effective in school districts across the nation. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In diesem Buch lernen Sie, wie Sie mit Differenzialgleichungen aller Schwierigkeitsstufen umgehen: Sie starten mit Differenzialgleichungen erster Ordnung und erfahren, was mit separierbaren Differenzialgleichungen zu tun ist und was exakte Differenzialgleichungen sind. Anschließend begegnen Ihnen lineare homogene und lineare inhomogene Differenzialgleichungen höherer Ordnung. Lernen Sie die Methode der unbestimmten Koeffizienten und die Methode der Parametervariation kennen. Den wirklich schweren Brocken rücken Sie mit Laplace-Transformationen und Reihenlösungen zu Leibe. Und wenn gar nichts mehr geht, bleiben Ihnen ja immer noch die numerischen Lösungen. Sie funktionieren fast immer.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Concepts, methods, and issues in calculating the fair value of intangibles Accounting for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets is a guide to one of the most challenging aspects of business valuation. Not only must executives and valuation professionals understand the complicated set of rules and practices that pertain to intangibles, they must also be able to recognize when to apply them. Inside, readers will find these many complexities clarified. Additionally, this book assists professionals in overcoming the difficulties of intangible asset accounting, such as the lack of market quotes and the conflicts among various valuation methodologies. Even the rarest and most problematic situations are treated in detail in Accounting for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. For example, the authors analyze principles for identifying finite intangible assets and appropriately accounting for amortization expenses or impairment losses. Using the information in this book, the results of these calculations can also be reported with precision on financial statements. These topics are especially important for ensuring the success of any asset acquisition or business combination. In these special cases, the utmost accuracy is essential. This book provides: - Rules for identifying and recognizing intangible assets in business combinations and asset acquisitions - Guidance on the accurate valuation and carrying amount calculation of acquired and self-created intangibles - Tips for overcoming the challenges unique to intangible assets, including impairment testing - Clear instructions for disclosing intangible assets, goodwill, and amortization expenses Accounting for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets is an indispensable reference for valuation students and specialists. Ervin L. Black and Mark L. Zyla provide thorough instructions for understanding, accounting for, and reporting this challenging asset class.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A photography class-in a book! Your Canon EOS Rebel T7/1400D provides enough camera power to take the pro-style shots you've dreamed of shooting-and this book shows you how. Canon EOS Rebel T7/1400D For Dummies bridges the gap between taking quick shots in auto mode and taking charge of the settings that offer full control of your pictures' focus, color, and light balance. Take a peek inside to discover all the expert tips and tricks to take brag-worthy portraits, action shots, and close-ups-in a flash. No matter your subject, you'll get all the know-how and instruction you need to get the picture-perfect shot every time. - Get started with automatic and creative modes - Take full control of exposure to achieve better results - Understand the settings that control light and color - Follow steps on properly using flash Even if you've never picked up a DSLR camera, this friendly guide makes it fast and easy to unlock all your powerful Canon has to offer! 320 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - MRI in Practice continues to be the number one reference book and study guide for the registry review examination for MRI offered by the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This latest edition offers in-depth chapters covering all core areas, including: basic principles, image weighting and contrast, spin and gradient echo pulse sequences, spatial encoding, k-space, protocol optimization, artefacts, instrumentation, and MRI safety. - The leading MRI reference book and study guide. - Now with a greater focus on the physics behind MRI. - Offers, for the first time, equations and their explanations and scan tips. - Brand new chapters on MRI equipment, vascular imaging and safety. - Presented in full color, with additional illustrations and high-quality MRI images to aid understanding. - Includes refined, updated and expanded content throughout, along with more learning tips and practical applications. - Features a new glossary. MRI in Practiceis an important text for radiographers, technologists, radiology residents, radiologists, and other students and professionals working within imaging, including medical physicists and nurses. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How can analytics scholars and healthcare professionals access the most exciting and important healthcare topics and tools for the 21st century Editors Tinglong Dai and Sridhar Tayur, aided by a team of internationally acclaimed experts, have curated this timely volume to help newcomers and seasoned researchers alike to rapidly comprehend a diverse set of thrusts and tools in this rapidly growing cross-disciplinary field. The Handbook covers a wide range of macro-, meso- and micro-level thrusts-such as market design, competing interests, global health,personalizedmedicine, residential care and concierge medicine, among others-and structures what has been a highly fragmented research area into a coherent scientific discipline. The handbook also provides an easy-to-comprehend introduction to five essential research tools-Markov decision process, game theory and information economics, queueing games, econometric methods, and data science-by illustrating their uses and applicability on examples from diverse healthcare settings, thus connecting tools with thrusts. The primary audience of the Handbook includes analytics scholars interested in healthcare and healthcare practitioners interested in analytics. This Handbook: - Instills analytics scholars with a way of thinking that incorporates behavioral, incentive, and policy considerations in various healthcare settings. This change in perspective-a shift in gaze away from narrow, local and one-off operational improvement efforts that do not replicate, scale or remain sustainable-can lead to new knowledge and innovative solutions that healthcare has been seeking so desperately. - Facilitates collaboration between healthcare experts and analytics scholar to frame and tackle their pressing concerns through appropriate modern mathematical tools designed for this very purpose. The handbook is designed to be accessible to the independent reader, and it may be used in a variety of settings, from a short lecture series on specific topics to a semester-long course.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Guide to Canine and Feline Electrocardiography offers a comprehensive and readable guide to the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms in cats and dogs. - Covers all aspects of electrocardiography, from basics to advanced concepts of interest to specialists - Explains how to obtain high-quality electrocardiograms - Offers expert insight and guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of simple and complex arrhythmias alike - Features numerous case examples, with electrocardiograms and Holter monitor recordings - Shows the characteristics of normal and abnormal heart rhythms in dogs and cats - Includes access to a website with self-assessment questions and the appendices and figures from the book. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Following the success of previous editions, the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dentistry and Oral Surgery 4th edition is a timely publication in what is an internationally growing specialist field. It is an accessible source of core information for general small animal veterinary surgeons, students and nurses/technicians interested in developing their knowledge and practical skills in dentistry and oral surgery.New for this edition are the inclusion of step-by-step operative techniques with detailed full-colour photographs and new illustrations, including the process for taking dental radiographs, and techniques for the management of periodontal disease, dental and oral trauma, developmental disorders and neoplasia, and closed and open tooth extractions.; Zahnerkrankungen sind häufige Behandlungsfälle in der Veterinärpraxis und von den Praxen wird zunehmend erwartet, dass sie Zahnbehandlungen durchführen. Dieses Handbuch deckt sämtliche Aspekte der tierärztlichen Zahnheilkunde ab, von der Untersuchung und Diagnose bis hin zu chirurgischen Eingriffen. Behandelt werden ebenfalls eine Reihe von Erkrankungen, u. a. Infektionen und Entwicklungsstörungen.- Bietet neue Kapitel zu Ethik, Bildgebung und Befundung, Strategien während operativer Eingriffe.- Vorhandene Kapitel wurde umfassend überarbeitet und aktualisiert.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Covers the fundamental science of grinding and polishing by examining the chemical and mechanical interactions over many scale lengths Manufacturing next generation optics has been, and will continue to be, enablers for enhancing the performance of advanced laser, imaging, and spectroscopy systems. This book reexamines the age-old field of optical fabrication from a materials-science perspective, specifically the multiple, complex interactions between the workpiece (optic), slurry, and lap. It also describes novel characterization and fabrication techniques to improve and better understand the optical fabrication process, ultimately leading to higher quality optics with higher yield. Materials Science and Technology of Optical Fabrication is divided into two major parts. The first part describes the phenomena and corresponding process parameters affecting both the grinding and polishing processes during optical fabrication. It then relates them to the critical resulting properties of the optic (surface quality, surface figure, surface roughness, and material removal rate). The second part of the book covers a number of related topics including: developed forensic tools used to increase yield of optics with respect to surface quality (scratch/dig) and fracture loss; novel characterization and fabrication techniques used to understand/quantify the fundamental phenomena described in the first part of the book; novel and recent optical fabrication processes and their connection with the fundamental interactions; and finally, special techniques utilized to fabricate optics with high damage resistance. - Focuses on the fundamentals of grinding and polishing, from a materials science viewpoint, by studying the chemical and mechanical interactions/phenomena over many scale lengths between the workpiece, slurry, and lap - Explains how these phenomena affect the major characteristics of the optic workpiece-namely surface figure, surface quality, surface roughness, and material removal rate - Describes methods to improve the major characteristics of the workpiece as well as improve process yield, such as through fractography and scratch forensics - Covers novel characterization and fabrication techniques used to understand and quantify the fundamental phenomena of various aspects of the workpiece or fabrication process - Details novel and recent optical fabrication processes and their connection with the fundamental interactions Materials Science and Technology of Optical Fabrication is an excellent guidebook for process engineers, fabrication engineers, manufacturing engineers, optical scientists, and opticians in the optical fabrication industry. It will also be helpful for students studying material science and applied optics/photonics. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is a pioneering textbook on the comprehensive description of AeroMACS technology. It alsopresents the process of developing a new technology based on an established standard, in this case IEEE802.16 standards suite. The text introduces readers to the field of airport surface communications systems and provides them with comprehensive coverage of one the key components of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen); i.e., AeroMACS. It begins with a critical review of the legacy aeronautical communications system and a discussion of the impetus behind its replacement with network-centric digital technologies. It then describes wireless mobile channel characteristics in general, and focuses on the airport surface channel over the 5GHz band. This is followed by an extensive coverage of major features of IEEE 802.16-2009 Physical Layer (PHY)and Medium Access Control (MAC) Sublayer. The text then provides a comprehensive coverage of the AeroMACS standardization process, from technology selection to network deployment. AeroMACS is then explored as a short-range high-data-throughput broadband wireless communications system, with concentration on the AeroMACS PHY layer and MAC sublayer main features, followed by making a strong case in favor of the IEEE 802.16j Amendment as the foundational standard for AeroMACS networks. AeroMACS: An IEEE 802.16 Standard-Based Technology for the Next Generation of Air Transportation Systemscovers topics such as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), coded OFDMA, scalable OFDMA, Adaptive Modulation-Coding (AMC), Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) systems, Error Control Coding (ECC) and Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ) techniques, Time Division Duplexing (TDD), Inter-Application Interference (IAI), and so on. It also looks at future trends and developments of AeroMACS networks as they are deployed across the world, focusing on concepts that may be applied to improve the future capacity. In addition, this text: - Discusses the challenges posed by complexities of airport radio channels as well as those pertaining to broadband transmissions - Examines physical layer (PHY) and Media Access Control (MAC) sublayer protocols and signal processing techniques of AeroMACS inherited from IEEE 802.16 standard and WiMAX networks - Compares AeroMACS and how it relates to IEEE 802.16 Standard-Based WiMAX AeroMACS: An IEEE 802.16 Standard-Based Technology for the Next Generation of Air Transportation Systemswill appeal to engineers and technical professionals involved in the research and development of AeroMACS, technical staffers of government agencies in aviation sectors, and graduate students interested in standard-based wireless networking analysis, design, and development.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A unique approach to a core topic in organic chemistry presented by an experienced teacher to students and professionalsHeterocyclic rings are present in the majority of known natural products, contributing to enormous structural diversity. In addition, they often possess significant biological activity. Medicinal chemists have embraced this last property in designing most of the small molecule drugs in use today. This book offers readers a fundamental understanding of the basics of heterocyclic chemistry and their occurrence in natural products such as amino acids, DNA, vitamins, and antibiotics. Based on class lectures that the author has developed over more than 40 years of teaching, it focuses on the chemistry of such heterocyclic substances and how they differ from carbocyclic systems.Introductory Heterocyclic Chemistry offers in-depth chapters covering naturally occurring heterocycles; properties of aromatic heterocycles; pi-deficient heterocycles; pi-excessive heterocycles; and ring transformations of heterocycles. It then offers an overview of 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions before finishing up with a back-to-basics section on nitriles and amidines.\* Presents a conversational approach to a fundamental topic in organic chemistry teaching\* Offers a unique look at this core organic chemistry topic via important naturally occurring and/or biologically active heterocycles\* Based on the author's many years of class lectures for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level as well as pharmaceutical-industry courses\* Clear, concise, and accessible for advanced students of chemistry to gain a fundamental understanding of the basics of heterocyclic chemistryIntroductory Heterocyclic Chemistry is an excellent text for undergraduate and graduate students as well as chemists in industrial environments in chemistry, pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, and biology.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A GUIDE TO ECONOMICS, STATISTICS AND FINANCE THAT EXPLORES THE MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS UNDERLING ECONOMETRIC METHODS An Introduction to Econometric Theory offers a text to help in the mastery of the mathematics that underlie econometric methods and includes a detailed study of matrix algebra and distribution theory. Designed to be an accessible resource, the text explains in clear language why things are being done, and how previous material informs a current argument. The style is deliberately informal with numbered theorems and lemmas avoided. However, very few technical results are quoted without some form of explanation, demonstration or proof. The author-a noted expert in the field-covers a wealth of topics including: simple regression, basic matrix algebra, the general linear model, distribution theory, the normal distribution, properties of least squares, unbiasedness and efficiency, eigenvalues, statistical inference in regression, t and F tests, the partitioned regression, specification analysis, random regressor theory, introduction to asymptotics and maximum likelihood. Each of the chapters is supplied with a collection of exercises, some of which are straightforward and others more challenging. This important text: - Presents a guide for teaching econometric methods to undergraduate and graduate students of economics, statistics or finance - Offers proven classroom-tested material - Contains sets of exercises that accompany each chapter - Includes a companion website that hosts additional materials, a solution manual and lecture slides Written for undergraduates and graduate students of economics, statistics or finance, An Introduction to Econometric Theory is an essential beginner's guide to the underpinnings of econometrics.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Diese neue Auflage beschäftigt sich u. a. mit der Histomorphometrie, Dentalmorphologie, stabilen Isotopenmethoden und alter DNA. Die Inhalte wurden aktualisiert und stammen von Fachexperten. Neue Kapitel behandeln die Paleopathologie. Erläutert werden weiterhin diese Themen: bioarchäologische Ethik, Taphonomie und Formen archäologischer Sammlungen, biomechanische Analysen archäologischer menschlicher Skelette u.v.a.m. - Vollständig aktualisiert und überarbeitet, neue Kapitel und neue Autoren. - Einzelne Kapitel stammen von Fachexperten in dem jeweiligen Forschungsgebiet. - Bietet Wissenswertes zu Zusammenhängen, Methoden, Anwendungen, vielversprechenden Ansätzen und Fallstricken. - Präsentiert unzählige Fallstudien.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An indispensable guide for engineers and data scientists in design, testing, operation, manufacturing, and maintenance A road map to the current challenges and available opportunities for the research and development of Prognostics and Health Management (PHM), this important work covers all areas of electronics and explains how to: - assess methods for damage estimation of components and systems due to field loading conditions - assess the cost and benefits of prognostic implementations - develop novel methods for in situ monitoring of products and systems in actual life-cycle conditions - enable condition-based (predictive) maintenance - increase system availability through an extension of maintenance cycles and/or timely repair actions; - obtain knowledge of load history for future design, qualification, and root cause analysis - reduce the occurrence of no fault found (NFF) - subtract life-cycle costs of equipment from reduction in inspection costs, downtime, and inventory Prognostics and Health Management of Electronics also explains how to understand statistical techniques and machine learning methods used for diagnostics and prognostics. Using this valuable resource, electrical engineers, data scientists, and design engineers will be able to fully grasp the synergy between IoT, machine learning, and risk assessment.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Uniting the key organic topics of total synthesis and efficient synthetic methodologies, this book clearly overviews synthetic strategies and tactics applied in total synthesis, demonstrating how the total synthesis of natural products enables scientific and drug discovery. ¿Focuses on efficiency, a fundamental and important issue in natural products synthesis that makes natural product synthesis a powerful tool in biological and pharmaceutical science¿Describes new methods like organocatalysis, multicomponent and cascade reactions, and biomimetic synthesis¿Appeals to graduate students with two sections at the end of each chapter illustrating key reactions, strategies, tactics, and concepts; and good but unfinished total synthesis (synthesis of core structure) before the last section¿Compiles examples of solid phase synthesis and continuing flow chemistry-based total synthesis which are very relevant and attractive to industry R&D professionals.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The updated second edition of the practical guide to international construction contract law The revised second edition of International Construction Contract Law is a comprehensive book that offers an understanding of the legal and managerial aspects of large international construction projects. This practical resource presents an introduction to the global construction industry, reviews the basics of construction projects and examines the common risks inherent in construction projects. The author - an expert in international construction contracts - puts the focus on FIDIC standard forms and describes their use within various legal systems. This important text contains also a comparison of other common standard forms such as NEC, AIA and VOB, and explains how they are used in a global context. The revised edition of International Construction Contract Law offers additional vignettes on current subjects written by international panel of numerous contributors. Designed to be an accessible resource, the book includes a basic dictionary of construction contract terminology, many sample letters for Claim Management and a wealth of examples and case studies that offer helpful aids for construction practitioners. The second edition of the text includes: ¿ Updated material in terms of new FIDIC and NEC Forms published in 2017 ¿ Many additional vignettes that clearly exemplify the concepts presented within the text ¿ Information that is appropriate for a global market, rather than oriented to any particular legal system ¿ The essential tools that were highlighted the first edition such as sample letters, dictionary and more ¿ A practical approach to the principles of International Construction Contract Law and construction contract management. Does not get bogged down with detailed legal jargon Written for consulting engineers, lawyers, clients, developers, contractors and construction managers worldwide, the second edition of International Construction Contract Law offers an essential guide to the legal and managerial aspects of large international construction projects.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An essential guide to using Maxima, a popular open source symbolic mathematics engine to solve problems, build models, analyze data and explore fundamental concepts Symbolic Mathematics for Chemists offers students of chemistry a guide to Maxima, a popular open source symbolic mathematics engine that can be used to solve problems, build models, analyze data, and explore fundamental chemistry concepts. The author - a noted expert in the field - focuses on the analysis of experimental data obtained in a laboratory setting and the fitting of data and modeling experiments. The text contains a wide variety of illustrative examples and applications in physical chemistry, quantitative analysis and instrumental techniques. Designed as a practical resource, the book is organized around a series of worksheets that are provided in a companion website. Each worksheet has clearly defined goals and learning objectives and a detailed abstract that provides motivation and context for the material. This important resource: - Offers an text that shows how to use popular symbolic mathematics engines to solve problems - Includes a series of worksheet that are prepared in Maxima - Contains step-by-step instructions written in clear terms and includes illustrative examples to enhance critical thinking, creative problem solving and the ability to connect concepts in chemistry - Offers hints and case studies that help to master the basics while proficient users are offered more advanced avenues for exploration Written for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry and instructors looking to enhance their lecture or lab course with symbolic mathematics materials, Symbolic Mathematics for Chemists: A Guide for Maxima Users is an essential resource for solving and exploring quantitative problems in chemistry.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An updated guide to the production, science, and uses of vanilla Vanilla is a flavor and fragrance in foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and a wealth of other products. Now in its second edition, theHandbook of Vanilla Science and Technologyprovides a comprehensive and updated review of the science and technology used in these items' production and supply. Featuring contributions from an international range of experts, this revised edition covers a multitude of topics, including agricultural production, global markets, analytical methods, sensory analysis, food and fragrance applications, organic farming and fair trade, botanical diseases, and novel uses. The Handbook of Vanilla Science and Technology, Second Edition is a vital resource for producers, distributors, and scientists involved in vanilla's growth and utilization, and offers readers: - A guide to the cultivation, extraction, analysis, DNA sequencing, and marketing of vanilla - Information on the production of vanilla in a range of countries such as Mexico, Australia, Costa Rica, and India - Guidelines on the quality control of vanilla beans and extracts - Information on fair trade and the future of vanilla.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the basic telecommunications systems principles in an accessible learn-by-doing formatCommunication Systems Principles Using MATLAB covers a variety of systems principles in telecommunications in an accessible format without the need to master a large body of theory. The text puts the focus on topics such as radio and wireless modulation, reception and transmission, wired networks and fiber optic communications. The book also explores packet networks and TCP/IP as well as digital source and channel coding, and the fundamentals of data encryption.Since MATLAB(r) is widely used by telecommunications engineers, it was chosen as the vehicle to demonstrate many of the basic ideas, with code examples presented in every chapter. The text addresses digital communications with coverage of packet-switched networks. Many fundamental concepts such as routing via shortest-path are introduced with simple and concrete examples. The treatment of advanced telecommunications topics extends to OFDM for wireless modulation, and public-key exchange algorithms for data encryption. Throughout the book, the author puts the emphasis on understanding rather than memorization. The text also:\* Includes many useful take-home skills that can be honed while studying each aspect of telecommunications\* Offers a coding and experimentation approach with many real-world examples provided\* Gives information on the underlying theory in order to better understand conceptual developments\* Suggests a valuable learn-by-doing approach to the topicWritten for students of telecommunications engineering, Communication Systems Principles Using MATLAB(r) is the hands-on resource for mastering the basic concepts of telecommunications in a learn-by-doing format.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An essential guide for recognizing and responding to normalization of deviance to help organizations improve their process safety performance This book provides an introduction and offers approaches for finding and addressing normalization of deviation both in operational and organizational activities. It addresses the initial and long-term effects of normalization of deviations as seen in reduced efficiencies, reduced product quality, extended batch run time, and near miss process safety incidents which can lead to loss of containment of hazardous materials and energies. Recognizing and Responding to Normalization of Deviance addresses how to recognize and respond to the normalization of deviation that can, and almost certainly will, occur in any ongoing operations that involves humans. The book's primary focus is on reducing the incidence of normalization of deviation and the associated increased risk exposure due to its effects when operating chemical or petrochemical manufacturing facilities. It contains an introduction to the concept and offers approaches for finding and addressing normalization of deviation when it presents itself in both operational and organizational activities. - Contains guidance to assist facilities in recognizing and addressing the phenomenon of normalization of deviation - Provides techniques for addressing normalized deviations and techniques to eliminate waste in all manufacturing processes - Describes methods for identifying normalized deviation as well as where to find deviations - Includes techniques to reduce operational normalization of deviance and to reduce organizational normalization of deviance Aimed at process safety professionals and consultants applying process safety risk reduction efforts in manufacturing areas, Recognizing and Responding to Normalization of Deviance is an important book for any organization that has seen its process safety performance deteriorate over time.…