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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Thirty years after the end of the Cold War, world peace is at risk again. The United States has withdrawn from the disarmament treaty with Russia, Europe is disintegrating, China is surging forward and a wave of nationalism and populism is destabilizing established political institutions and endangering hard-won liberties. Moreover, the coronavirus pandemic has brought into sharp relief the fragility of the global order and the speed with which it can slide into chaos. In view of this dangerous and unpredictable state of affairs, Mikhail Gorbachev, the last great statesman of the 1989 revolution, has written this short book to warn us of the grave risks we now face and to urge us all, political leaders and citizens alike, to take action to address them. He focuses on the big challenges of our time, such as the renewal of the arms race and the growing risks of nuclear war, the new tension between Russia and the West, the global environmental crisis, the global threat of diseases and epidemics, the rise of populism and the decline of democracy. He argues that self-serving policies and narrow-minded politics aimed at the pursuit of national interests are taking the place of political principles and overshadowing the vision of a free and just world for all peoples. He offers his view of where Russia is heading and he urges political leaders in the West to recognize that re-establishing trust between Russia and the West requires the courage of true leadership and a commitment to genuine dialogue and understanding on both sides. Now more than ever, the responses to the great challenges we face cannot be purely national in character but must be based on a collaborative effort in which political leaders put aside their differences and work together to advance the human security of all.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - OPTIMISE AND ENHANCE YOUR BRAINWe all know that we're capable of more than what we're already accomplishing. But what if we discovered the tools we need to get the most out of our brain and achieve unheard-of mental performance CHANGE YOUR HABITS.UNCOVER NEW LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE.With expert guidance from accomplished neuroscientist, Dr. Jack Lewis, you'll discover how to unlock the hidden potential of your brain. Using simple tools and techniques you can use each day, Sort Your Brain Out will show you how to:\* Utilise the principle of neuroplasticity to transform your daily life\* Harness straightforward strategies to learn new behaviours\* Turn these behaviours into lasting habits and new skills\* Understand the latest developments in brain-enhancement\* Create better strategies for team innovation and problem solvingYou owe it to yourself to squeeze every last drop of ability from the astonishing organ between your ears. Sort Your Brain Out is your roadmap to mental performance improvements you never imagined.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover how to change the lives of the people around youIn You Can Change Other People, the world's #1 executive coach, Peter Bregman, and Howie Jacobson, Ph.D., share the Four Steps to help the people around you make positive change -- even if they've been stuck for years.The authors rely on over 50 years of collective professional experience to show you exactly what to say to influence those around you for the better. Changing the way you talk will stop you from being perceived as a critic, and turn you into a welcomed and effective ally. You'll learn how to:\* Disarm their defensiveness and increase their confidence to act\* Turn people's biggest problems into even bigger opportunities\* Ensure accountability and follow through without making them dependent on youNo one wants to be changed; but change and personal growth are critical to success, and more importantly, to a fulfilled life. You Can Change Other People is a must-read for those who want to improve their impact with co-workers, family members, and everyone in between.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover insider secrets of how America's transportation system is designed, funded, and built - and how to make it work for your communityIn Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town, renowned speaker and author of Strong Towns Charles L. Marohn Jr. delivers an accessible and engaging exploration of America's transportation system, laying bare the reasons why it no longer works as it once did, and how to modernize transportation to better serve local communities.You'll discover real-world examples of poor design choices and how those choices have dramatic and tragic effects on the lives of the people who use them. You'll also find case studies and examples of design improvements that have revitalized communities and improved safety.This important book shows you:\* The values of the transportation professions, how they are applied in the design process, and how those priorities differ from those of the public.\* How the standard approach to transportation ensures the maximum amount of traffic congestion possible is created each day, and how to fight that congestion on a budget.\* Bottom-up techniques for spending less and getting higher returns on transportation projects, all while improving quality of life for residents.Perfect for anyone interested in why transportation systems work - and fail to work - the way they do, Confessions of a Recovering Engineer is a fascinating insider's peek behind the scenes of America's transportation systems.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - All the things you need to know when you're putting the military in your rear viewIn Military Transition For Dummies, you'll talk a walk through how to transition from active military service to civilian life as smoothly and easily as possible. You'll discover how to make the nuts-and-bolts changes to reach your potential in your new lifestyle. From finding a job you love to navigating educational opportunities and keeping yourself mentally strong, this vital book shows you how to:\* Find your next career, including how to write an effective resume and conduct a thorough job search\* Protect your mental and physical well-being by seeking out and accessing the supports you want and need\* Manage your money and make the financial adjustments that are necessary for succeeding in the civilian worldPerfect for active service members who are expecting to transition out of the military in the near future, Military Transition For Dummies is also ideal for anyone who's recently left the service and hopes to make the most of their new life.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What in the world is going on up there Look up! It's a bird; it's a plane; it's a Polar mesospheric cloud! When you look to the sky, do you wonder why the Sun is so bright or why the clouds are white or why the sky is blue Then, Weather For Dummies is your resource to fuel your curiosity about the weather. It takes you on an exciting journey through the Earth's atmosphere and the ways it behaves. You'll get an overview of rain, Sun, clouds, storms and other phenomena.With helpful photographs and illustrations, you can easily visualize different weather types and relate them into the world around you. The scientific words and phrases are explained in detail (what is barometric pressure ), your curious questions are answered (why do we have seasons ), and the roots of weather myths, proverbs, and sayings are revealed ('early thunder, early spring').\* Discover how weather forecasts are made, and what constitutes a weather emergency\* Find out what causes change in weather, such as how air pressure drives winds\* Learn how climate change is affecting today's weather\* Discover how light plays tricks on our eyes to create effects like rainbows, sun dogs, and halos\* Have fun with at-home weather experiments, including setting up your own weather stationPerfect for any weather amateur, you can have your head in the clouds while your feet are on the ground. Next time you're outside, take Weather For Dummies along with you, look at the sky, and discover something new about the environment you live in.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Take on the perspective of an attacker with this insightful new resource for ethical hackers, pentesters, and social engineersLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 304 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Harness the power of play in building learning environments that help students thriveIn Why Play Works, expert educator and author Jill Vialet shares her insights from a career of promoting play. Designed to support schools, education professionals and parents in promoting play as an essential tool for increasing social connection amongst their students, you'll find out why playing is a behavior that's helped children learn to navigate the demands of social interaction for eons, and how we can keep it central to their school experience even as we return from the COVID-19 pandemic.In this book, you'll discover:\* Why it's important to intentionally integrate play into day-to-day school operations because of its ability to help students learn to manage risks, develop greater self awareness, and build confidence\* Ways of incorporating play into space - both in-person and remote - that contribute to responsive, flexible and sustainable teaching and learning environments\* Real examples of schools leveraging play to promote youth leadership and student agency\* How to incorporate play in co-creating new approaches to education, building off the insight that big changes start smallPerfect for educators, school administrators, parents of school-age children, and anyone who is simply play-curious, Why Play Works is intended to prompt your thinking about all the ways in which play can be a tool for helping to bring out the best in our kids. The book stands out as a thoughtful, playful and effective guide for supporting the learning and well-being of students everywhere.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get more words on the page with this proven and popular systemThe 12 Week Year for Writers: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Your Writing Done is an easy-to-implement and practical framework for writers to get more work done in less time. You'll answer big picture questions--What is my vision for the future What are my writing goals --while enacting a comprehensive system to plan and execute your writing.You'll create a 12 Week Plan and a Model Week, collaborate with a weekly writing group, keep score, and learn to stick to a weekly execution routine. The book will also show you how to:\* Manage multiple writing projects at the same time\* Develop a prolific writer's mindset and increase your output with the 12 Week Year system\* Deal with actionable specifics, like when and where to writeIdeal for writers in all genres and fields, The 12 Week Year for Writers is the perfect hands-on guide for academic and business writers, authors, students, columnists, bloggers, and copy and content writers who seek to increase their productivity and get more quality words on the page.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn how to sell your startup from an acquisition expertMany entrepreneurs dream of the day their company is acquired and they secure a perfect exit. But information about the process of getting your business acquired usually comes from expensive investment bankers who typically advise late-stage startups.In Selling Your Startup, serial entrepreneur Alejandro Cremades delivers an accessible guide on how to sell your startup. With first-hand experience as a fully exited entrepreneur, investment banker, and lawyer, Cremades describes the tips and tricks startup founders need to sell their early-stage to growth-stage business.In this book, you'll discover:\* The role that investment bankers play in the acquisition process, how they add value, and how to break down their fees\* Preparing your company for sale, including compiling a pitch book, putting its finances in order, and building a target list of potential acquirers\* How to get to a Letter of Intent, perform due diligence, and reach a purchase agreementPerfect for entrepreneurs of all kinds, Selling Your Startup is a must-have roadmap to the practical realities of company acquisition and contains proven guidance on crafting your perfect exit.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn how to achieve the highest levels of success without sacrificing who you areIn I Took the Only Path to See You, author and CEO Jon Fisher delivers an inspiring message that reminds readers that professional success does NOT have to come at the expense of personal happiness. Fisher is proof that professionals can achieve success on a grand scale without having to sacrifice their personal ethics, personal relationships, and more. The book's author shares the experiences of those who have risen to become leaders in their fields, some of whom are his close friends.This important book teaches readers:\* How to achieve success without losing sight of being a good person\* That, while not everyone makes it to the top of their chosen field, everyone can always work toward healthy personal relationships\* That personal growth is the key to real and sustained personal happinessPerfect for young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals alike, I Took the Only Path to See You will also earn a place in the libraries of anyone interested in achieving personal fulfilment while pursuing material success. The road to true success and happiness starts with personal happiness.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A guidebook to beating internet addiction and screen overuse and for living a fuller lifeThere's no escaping it--we live in a digital world. We work, play, socialize, and learn online, and the Internet provides many amazing opportunities. Unfortunately, because of our basic biology, we're all susceptible to overuse and addiction to screens. Video games, social media, porn, and even scrolling online, taps into that pleasurable dopamine reward system. So, when is it time to log off or put the phone down and get help Overcoming Internet Addiction For Dummies gives you the information, resources, and the self-assessment tools you need to discover how much is too much, along with practical suggestions on what to do about it.Learn how to take back control of your time and attention--or help your kids or loved ones get control of theirs. This comprehensive, user-friendly overview of Internet addiction is full of helpful and proven methods to help foster a healthy, balanced, and sustainable life with screens.\* Discover the basic biology of addiction, including why children and teens are especially susceptible.\* Become aware of the cognitive, psychological, and physical effects excess Internet and screen use.\* Learn how social media, video gaming, and Internet pornography could be getting in the way of real-time living.\* Find out why smartphones are not smart for you to use all the time.\* Understand the science of how and why you can become addicted to your screens so you can unplug more easily and use your time for what matters most.\* Empower yourself and your children to build a positive relationship with the Internet and digital technology.This book can help you and your loved ones plug back into life and show you where you can find information, resources, support, and treatment. Overcoming Internet Addiction is about taking back control of your time and attention and learning to manage your screen use, so it doesn't manage you.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Support your growing family without losing professional ground--a proven approachThe Parental Leave Playbook helps parents take control of their leave and make the most of what's considered a career timeout, but is actually a vital 'time-in' for your life. If you're an expecting or new parent concerned about how your leave and return plans will affect your visibility, candidacy for promotion, work relationships, and performance (not to mention your identity and home life), this book will guide you into the smoothest transition possible. Most importantly, this book will help you as you grow and strengthen yourself and your family while remaining a professional.In The Parental Leave Playbook, you'll learn Dr. Amy Beacom's innovative R.E.T.A.I.N. framework and the three-phase, ten-touchpoint model, to coach yourself through the leave process. Beacom identifies the critical points before, during, and after leave where parents and managers must work together, and explains how parents can facilitate success by finessing the way they approach their manager and colleagues. These models are supported by case studies from the author's work in the field with leading organizations like Microsoft, and supplemented by resources such as the evidence-based Parental Leave Transition Assessment (PLTA) sample report, leave action plan templates, reflection prompts, and development exercises to enhance self-awareness and skills.You'll learn how to:\* Communicate your parental leave plans effectively and at the right time\* Set expectations with managers and colleagues to ensure a smooth transition\* Learn how to maintain visibility, avoid being replaced, and continue your upward career trajectory during your parental leave and beyond\* Grow and strengthen your family without sacrificing your professional gainsAll working parents-to-be can benefit from the ideas and proven tools in this direct and practical book.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Transform your real estate business into a sales powerhouseIn The High-Performing Real Estate Team, experienced real estate coach Brian Icenhower shares the systems and secrets of top real estate agents and brokerages. The book offers actionable systems and processes that can be immediately implemented to take you, your fellow agents, and your team or brokerage to the next level.Focusing on the 20% of activities that drive expansion, this book shows you how to create renewed enthusiasm, productivity, engagement, and exponential growth at your real estate team. With this book, you will:\* Discover how to create a viral goal that spreads throughout your team and drives change\* Learn to focus on core activities that result in the majority of your growth and productivity\* Cultivate personal responsibility with public accountability and accelerate growth with a custom team dashboard that measures metrics for successWritten for real estate agents, teams, brokerages and franchise owners, The High-Performing Real Estate Team is an indispensable resource that will guide you toward growth while providing you with the resources and downloadable materials to reach your goals faster.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What is Latin American History surveys the development of this vibrant and dynamic field of study in North America, Latin America, and Europe. After briefly sketching the growth of the topic up to the 1960s, Marshall Eakin focuses on the past half-century, from the dominance of social history to the cultural turn. He surveys innovative work on topics including slavery, indigenous peoples, race, the environment, science, medicine, and gender, and ends with a discussion of the emergence of the concepts of borderlands, the Atlantic world, and transnational history - that both enrich and challenge the very idea of Latin America.This concise volume offers the first broad overview of Latin American history and historiography for students, scholars, and the general reader, outlining the key social, cultural, and political forces that have shaped both Latin America and its study.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Teach Like a Champion 3.0 is the long-awaited update to Doug Lemov's highly regarded guide to the craft of teaching. This book teaches you how to create a positive and productive classroom that encourages student engagement, trust, respect, accountability, and excellence. In this edition, you'll find new and updated teaching techniques, the latest evidence from cognitive science and culturally responsive teaching practices, and an expanded companion video collection. Learn how to build students' background knowledge, move learning into long-term memory, and connect your teaching with the curriculum content for tangible improvement in learning outcomes.The new version of the book includes:\* An introductory chapter on mental models for teachers to use to guide their decision-making in the classroom.\* A brand new chapter on Lesson Preparation.\* 10 new techniques\* Updated and revised versions of all the technique readers know and use\* A brand new set of exemplar videos, including more than a dozen longer 'keystone' videos which show how teachers combine and balance technique over a stretch of 8 to 10 minutes of teaching.\* Extensive discussion of research in social and cognitive science to support and guide the use of techniques.\* Additional online resources, and supportsRead this powerful update to discover the techniques that leading teachers are using to put students on the path to success.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 514 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this pathbreaking book, Pierre Charbonnier opens up a new intellectual terrain: an environmental history of political ideas. His aim is not to locate the seeds of ecological thought in the history of political ideas as others have done, but rather to show that all political ideas, whether or not they endorse ecological ideals, are informed by a certain conception of our relationship to the Earth and to our environment.The fundamental political categories of modernity were founded on the idea that we could improve on nature, that we could exert a decisive victory over its excesses and claim unlimited access to earthly resources. In this way, modern thinkers imagined a political society of free individuals, equal and prosperous, alongside the development of industry geared towards progress and liberated from the Earth's shackles. Yet this pact between democracy and growth has now been called into question by climate change and the environmental crisis. It is therefore our duty today to rethink political emancipation, bearing in mind that this can no longer draw on the prospect of infinite growth promised by industrial capitalism. Ecology must draw on the power harnessed by nineteenth-century socialism to respond to the massive impact of industrialization, but it must also rethink the imperative to offer protection to society by taking account of the solidarity of social groups and their conditions in a world transformed by climate change.This timely and original work of social and political theory will be of interest to a wide readership in politics, sociology, environmental studies and the social sciences and humanities generally.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Give your students a leg up and improve learning outcomes with this revolutionary, hands-on approach to teachingIn Cultivating Curiosity: Teaching and Learning Reimagined, distinguished educator and author Doreen Gehry Nelson inspires anyone yearning to break away from formulaic teaching. Told from dozens of powerful and personal perspectives, the effectiveness and versatility of the Doreen Nelson Method of Design-Based Learning described in the book is backed by years of quantitative and qualitative data.You'll learn how applying this cross-curricular methodology can transform your K-12 teaching practice, regardless of changes in content standards. The book includes:\* Discussions about how to launch creative and critical thinking in your students\* Explanations of the methodology's 6 ½ Steps of Backward Thinking(TM) that invigorate the teaching experience and dramatically improve learning\* The inception of the methodology and the experiences of K-12 teachers who practice it in their classrooms.Perfect for K-12 educators seeking a methodology that consistently engages students in applying what they learn, Cultivating Curiosity is also an ideal resource for teachers-in-training, administrators, and post-secondary educators.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Teach Like a Champion 3.0 is the long-awaited update to Doug Lemov's highly regarded guide to the craft of teaching. This book teaches you how to create a positive and productive classroom that encourages student engagement, trust, respect, accountability, and excellence. In this edition, you'll find new and updated teaching techniques, the latest evidence from cognitive science and culturally responsive teaching practices, and an expanded companion video collection. Learn how to build students' background knowledge, move learning into long-term memory, and connect your teaching with the curriculum content for tangible improvement in learning outcomes.The new version of the book includes:\* An introductory chapter on mental models for teachers to use to guide their decision-making in the classroom.\* A brand new chapter on Lesson Preparation.\* 10 new techniques\* Updated and revised versions of all the technique readers know and use\* A brand new set of exemplar videos, including more than a dozen longer 'keystone' videos which show how teachers combine and balance technique over a stretch of 8 to 10 minutes of teaching.\* Extensive discussion of research in social and cognitive science to support and guide the use of techniques.\* Additional online resources, and supportsRead this powerful update to discover the techniques that leading teachers are using to put students on the path to success.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Global Environmental CareersGlobal Environmental Careers - The Worldwide Green Jobs ResourceThis book is the ideal guide to equipping you with the tools and know-how to develop an environmental career. It is filled with practical advice, case studies, personal profiles and top tips across the global environment sector.An essential resource for anyone, from school students to those who are already in work but dreaming of a more meaningful career.'This new book comes at exactly the right moment. There has never been a more critical time for effective, international action on our common ecological crisis, and success in that work requires a new generation of 21st Century environmental professionals.'Kevin Doyle, Executive Director, Office of Career and Professional Development, Yale School of the Environment'As an experienced green career coach, the top questions I hear from green job seekers are, 'What are the green jobs out there, which ones would be a good match, how do I get my foot in the door, and where do I find these jobs ' Taberham's book answers all of these in a refreshingly approachable way.'Lisa Yee-Litzenberg, President, Green Career Advisor LLC'One of the biggest challenges environmental career seekers face is understanding and muddling through the opportunities available to them based on their experience, education, and interest. Taberham's book is a great resource to help people navigate their options and grab some tips for the career journey.'Laura Thorne, The Environmental Career Coach'A fantastic book for those who are interested in pursuing a role in sustainability. Jam-packed with helpful resources, career insights, and real-life case studies this is a go-to resource for professionals who are launching their careers.'Sharmila Singh, New Lens Consulting'Justin Taberham provides an impressive global overview of a multifaceted, ever-changing sector that continues to evolve rapidly due to advances in technology and knowledge, changes in funding and incentives, and shifts in priorities and laws.'Carol L. McClelland, PhD, Author of Green Careers for Dummies.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Master the lucrative discipline of quantitative trading with this insightful handbook from a master in the fieldLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 231 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A solutions manual to accompany An Introduction to Numerical Methods and Analysis, Third EditionAn Introduction to Numerical Methods and Analysis helps students gain a solid understanding of a wide range of numerical approximation methods for solving problems of mathematical analysis. Designed for entry-level courses on the subject, this popular textbook maximizes teaching flexibility by first covering basic topics before gradually moving to more advanced material in each chapter and section. Throughout the text, students are provided clear and accessible guidance on a wide range of numerical methods and analysis techniques, including root-finding, numerical integration, interpolation, solution of systems of equations, and many others.This fully revised third edition contains new sections on higher-order difference methods, the bisection and inertia method for computing eigenvalues of a symmetric matrix, a completely re-written section on different methods for Poisson equations, and spectral methods for higher-dimensional problems. New problem sets--ranging in difficulty from simple computations to challenging derivations and proofs--are complemented by computer programming exercises, illustrative examples, and sample code. This acclaimed textbook:\* Explains how to both construct and evaluate approximations for accuracy and performance\* Covers both elementary concepts and tools and higher-level methods and solutions\* Features new and updated material reflecting new trends and applications in the field\* Contains an introduction to key concepts, a calculus review, an updated primer on computer arithmetic, a brief history of scientific computing, a survey of computer languages and software, and a revised literature review\* Includes an appendix of proofs of selected theorems and author-hosted companion website with additional exercises, application models, and supplemental resources.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As protecting information continues to be a growing concern for today's businesses, certifications in IT security have become highly desirable, even as the number of certifications has grown. Now you can set yourself apart with the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v11) certification. The CEH v11 Certified Ethical Hacker Study Guide offers a comprehensive overview of the CEH certification requirements using concise and easy-to-follow instructions. Chapters are organized by exam objective, with a handy section that maps each objective to its corresponding chapter, so you can keep track of your progress. The text provides thorough coverage of all topics, along with challenging chapter review questions and Exam Essentials, a key feature that identifies critical study areas. Subjects include common attack practices like reconnaissance and scanning. Also covered are topics like intrusion detection, DoS attacks, buffer overflows, wireless attacks, mobile attacks, Internet of Things (IoT) and more.This study guide goes beyond test prep, providing practical hands-on exercises to reinforce vital skills and real-world scenarios that put what you've learned into the context of actual job roles.\* Gain a unique certification that allows you to function like an attacker, allowing you to identify vulnerabilities so they can be remediated\* Expand your career opportunities with an IT certificate that satisfies the Department of Defense's 8570 Directive for Information Assurance positions\* Fully updated for the 2020 CEH v11 exam, including the latest developments in IT security\* Access the Sybex online learning center, with chapter review questions, full-length practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key termsThanks to its clear organization, all-inclusive coverage, and practical instruction, the CEH v11 Certified Ethical Hacker Study Guide is an excellent resource for anyone who needs to understand the hacking process or anyone who wants to demonstrate their skills as a Certified Ethical Hacker.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Master the lucrative discipline of quantitative trading with this insightful handbook from a master in the fieldIn the newly revised Second Edition of Quantitative Trading: How to Build Your Own Algorithmic Trading Business, quant trading expert Dr. Ernest P. Chan shows you how to apply both time-tested and novel quantitative trading strategies to develop or improve your own trading firm.You'll discover new case studies and updated information on the application of cutting-edge machine learning investment techniques, as well as:\* Updated back tests on a variety of trading strategies, with included Python and R code examples\* A new technique on optimizing parameters with changing market regimes using machine learning.\* A guide to selecting the best traders and advisors to manage your moneyPerfect for independent retail traders seeking to start their own quantitative trading business, or investors looking to invest in such traders, this new edition of Quantitative Trading will also earn a place in the libraries of individual investors interested in exploring a career at a major financial institution.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore a timely introduction to the formation of the Bible in its historical and modern contextsIn the newly revised Second Edition of A Contemporary Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts, accomplished scholars and authors Colleen M. Conway and David M. Carr deliver a rigorous, accessible, and up-to-date introduction to the Bible. The textbook places the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and New Testament in the broader context of world history, with a special focus on the empires that influenced the Bible's formation. Readers are introduced to the academic study of the Bible through a range of scholarly approaches.Readers benefit from the inclusion of:\* A thorough introduction to the Bible in its ancient contexts, from the emergence of Israel's earliest traditions to the writing and reshaping of the Bible amidst Assyrian Babylonian, Persian, Hellenistic and Roman empires.\* The most up-to-date work in the field, seamlessly integrated into every chapter\* A wealth of pedagogical features including study questions, bibliographies, timelines, and illustrations\* An unparalleled coverage of both fundamental topics and cutting-edge issues, resulting in a truly outstanding textbook.Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying religion, history, sociology, and philosophy, A Contemporary Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts, Second Edition will also earn a place in the libraries of religious scholars and researchers seeking a one-stop reference to the Bible in its ancient and modern context.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - how to succeed at revalidationDoctors in the UK are required to provide evidence of their fitness to practice--all doctors registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) need to revalidate to maintain their registration. How to Succeed at Revalidation contains up-to-date information on the current regulatory framework and step-by-step guidance for the entire revalidation process. Offering expert advice on how to undertake the process from the perspective of the appraisee, the appraiser, and the employer, this practical, quick-reference guide covers each of the Good Medical Practice (GMP) domains: Knowledge, Skills and Performance; Safety and Quality; Communication, Partnership and Team Work; and Maintaining Trust.Throughout the text, numerous examples describe different models of appraisal and reflection, identify activities that map to each domain, and demonstrate how revalidation requirements can be achieved in the course of daily practice. This much-needed guide:\* Covers regulatory processes in medicine and healthcare from both UK and international perspectives\* Reviews the background that led to the implementation of revalidation\* Discusses the new GMP requirements for all doctors in the UK\* Explores the possible future of revalidationHow to Succeed at Revalidation is essential reading for all qualified and trainee doctors, undergraduate and postgraduate learners, tutors, and trainers seeking to navigate the revalidation process in the UK.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - PEEK 'UNDER THE HOOD' OF BIG DATA ANALYTICSThe world of big data analytics grows ever more complex. And while many people can work superficially with specific frameworks, far fewer understand the fundamental principles of large-scale, distributed data processing systems and how they operate. In Foundations of Data Intensive Applications: Large Scale Data Analytics under the Hood, renowned big-data experts and computer scientists Drs. Supun Kamburugamuve and Saliya Ekanayake deliver a practical guide to applying the principles of big data to software development for optimal performance.The authors discuss foundational components of large-scale data systems and walk readers through the major software design decisions that define performance, application type, and usability. You ll learn how to recognize problems in your applications resulting in performance and distributed operation issues, diagnose them, and effectively eliminate them by relying on the bedrock big data principles explained within.Moving beyond individual frameworks and APIs for data processing, this book unlocks the theoretical ideas that operate under the hood of every big data processing system.Ideal for data scientists, data architects, dev-ops engineers, and developers, Foundations of Data Intensive Applications: Large Scale Data Analytics under the Hood shows readers how to:\* Identify the foundations of large-scale, distributed data processing systems\* Make major software design decisions that optimize performance\* Diagnose performance problems and distributed operation issues\* Understand state-of-the-art research in big data\* Explain and use the major big data frameworks and understand what underpins them\* Use big data analytics in the real world to solve practical problems.