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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 - 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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Taste the real thing and discover the delights of home-cooked Indian foodIndian food--delicious, diverse, and not as difficult to cook as you might think! In Indian Cooking For Dummies, you'll learn the fundamentals, plus over 100 make-at-home recipes for your Indian favorites. Even newbie cooks will have no trouble making these easy and delectable dishes right at home. With this book, you've got a suite of recipes to suit every dietary need (vegetarians, rejoice!), spice tolerance, and skill level. When you crave a Bengaluru breakfast, Lucknow lunch, or Delhi dinner, Indian Cooking For Dummies is for you.Inside, you'll learn the steps and secrets used in all the regions of India, so you can create a perfect, balanced Indian meal in your kitchen. With pro suggestions and tips about key ingredients and dish pairings, you'll be eating healthy, hearty, flavorful food in no time. Imagine your own stay-at-home buffet of rice, Indian breads, curried meats, creamy lentils, aromatic vegetables, raitas, chutneys, relishes, and more. Hungry yet \* Cook authentic Indian appetizers, snacks, main courses, desserts, drinks, and popular vegetarian dishes\* Discover regional Indian cuisine and the ingredients, techniques, and spices unique to each\* Eat healthily and cook from scratch, without spending too much time in the kitchen\* Enjoy expert advice on how to make a meal for one or feed a large family, Indian styleFor flavor, aroma, variety, and sheer pleasure, Indian food is tops--and you can make it yourself, with this friendly Dummies guide.…

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 - Inoculate yourself against the confusion and misinformation surrounding vaccinesMeasles, mumps, and rubella--oh my! Why are we vaccinating our children--and ourselves--against these diseases, and what goes on in our bodies after the needle comes out Vaccines For Dummies will inform and entertain you about all things vax, including how the first vaccines were discovered, what's in modern vaccines, how they are tested and approved for use, and why the CDC's vaccine schedule is what it is. Inside, you'll also find a complete guide to vaccine benefits, potential side effects, and contraindications, so you'll be ready when shot time comes.From the very first inoculations hundreds of years ago to the brand new COVID-19 shot, creating immunity to diseases has become a human specialty. If you're wondering how safe and how necessary it all is, you aren't alone. In Vaccines For Dummies, we'll explore the issue from every angle, empowering you to take charge of your wellbeing. With this book, you will:\* Discover the ABCs of vaccines, including what they're made of and how they work\* Learn about each recommended childhood and adult immunization, plus the seasonal flu shot, all with this evidence-based guide\* Take a journey through vaccine history, meeting the major players of yesterday and today\* Decide what's right for your family, with the help of the most recent vaccine scienceParents, parents-to-be, adults of any age, and anyone who wants to delve into the microscopic world of pathogens and their arch nemeses (antigens and antibodies) will get a double dose of knowledge from Vaccines For Dummies.…

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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Take on the perspective of an attacker with this insightful new resource for ethical hackers, pentesters, and social engineers In The Art of Attack: Attacker Mindset for Security Professionals, experienced physical pentester and social engineer Maxie Reynolds untangles the threads of a useful, sometimes dangerous, mentality. The book shows ethical hackers, social engineers, and pentesters what an attacker mindset is and how to use it to their advantage. Adopting this mindset will result in the improvement of security, offensively and defensively, by allowing you to see your environment objectively through the eyes of an attacker. The book shows you the laws of the mindset and the techniques attackers use, from persistence to 'start with the end' strategies and non-linear thinking, that make them so dangerous. You'll discover: A variety of attacker strategies, including approaches, processes, reconnaissance, privilege escalation, redundant access, and escape techniques The unique tells and signs of an attack and how to avoid becoming a victim of one What the science of psychology tells us about amygdala hijacking and other tendencies that you need to protect against Perfect for red teams, social engineers, pentesters, and ethical hackers seeking to fortify and harden their systems and the systems of their clients, The Art of Attack is an invaluable resource for anyone in the technology security space seeking a one-stop resource that puts them in the mind of an attacker.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Demystify real estate investment trusts with this masterful guide from an industry expert.In The Intelligent REIT Investor Guide, author Brad Thomas walks you through both basic and advanced topics in the profitable, sustainable world of real estate investment trusts. From historical industry performance to the equations needed to calculate key metrics in REIT stocks, this book covers the history, vocabulary, principles, and analysis you'll need to invest wisely in this growing asset class. Find out how you can strengthen your investment decisions and conclusions with publicly traded REITs in the short- and long-terms alike.With this book you'll:\* Understand exactly what REITs are, how they work, and why they've achieved such impressive historical returns\* Discover how REITS have performed over the decades up against other asset classes\* Compare and contrast the various subsectors - such as residential, retail, office, healthcare, self-storage, lodging, technology, and more - to understand which ones can work better in your personal portfolio.Perfect for personal and professional investors alike, The Intelligent REIT Investor Guide is an invaluable guide to a crucial asset class that is often overlooked or poorly understood despite its undeniable impact on portfolios over the past 60 years. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A practical roadmap to building a diverse and inclusive work cultureIn Diversity Intelligence: How to Create a Culture of Inclusion for your Business, keynote speaker and diversity and inclusion expert Heidi R. Andersen delivers a step-by-step walkthrough of how to create an inclusive culture, and break down the barriers to achieving diversity.You'll find practical advice for creating the necessary cultural transformation that results in diversity intelligence, reaching well beneath the surface until it's embedded in the foundation of your organization. The author describes the tools, methods, concepts, and goals that are essential to this transformation.In this important book, you'll also:\* Learn how to properly define 'diversity' and make a strong business case for creating a culture of inclusion\* Explore case studies of companies who successfully managed to implement diversity, inclusion, and sustainable governance initiatives\* Discover why so many diversity and inclusion programs fail despite the best of managerial intentionsPerfect for business owners and founders, board members, executives, managers, change agents, CHRO's and other business leaders seeking to transform their firm's culture for the better, Diversity Intelligence is a must-read guide for supporting and driving positive organizational change.…

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.…

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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 community In 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. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore a new and effective method for seizing opportunity in the face of uncertaintyIn Provoke: How Leaders Shape the Future by Overcoming Fatal Human Flaws, renowned strategy consultants and best-selling authors Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach deliver an insightful exploration of how people tend to act tentatively in the face of uncertainty and provide the tools we need to do things differently.Tuff and Goldbach offer up a compelling argument for the proposition that taking a 'wait and see' approach is the exact opposite of what helps visionary leaders change the world. Drawing on principles from business and behavioral economics, the book shows readers from all walks of life how to provoke action as a mechanism to advance.In this book you'll discover:\* An overview of the assortment of cognitive biases which tend to restrain and distort leadership decision making in the face of uncertainty\* How to recognize the 'phase change' that occurs when an uncertainty resolves from being a question of 'if' to being a matter of 'when'\* Five different models of provocation which can be used alone or in combination to anticipate, drive through and exit that phase change in a way that creates the future you desire\* How true 'provocateurs' shake the foundations of their industries, firms, sectors, and governments by overcoming their need for certainty before actionPerfect for leaders or aspiring leaders in all walks of life where uncertainty abounds--which is to say, almost everywhere --Provoke will become your go-to guide to overcoming those natural human instincts that keep us frozen in place and prevent us from seizing our opportunities. Fishburne, Tom (illustrator).…

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.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover how to change the lives of the people around you In 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 you No 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 - Learn about one of the most impactful distilleries in American history in this comprehensive taleBuffalo, Barrels, & Bourbon tells the fascinating tale of the Buffalo Trace Distillery, from the time of the earliest explorations of Kentucky to the present day. Author and award-winning spirits expert F. Paul Pacult takes readers on a journey through history that covers the American Revolutionary War, U.S Civil War, two World Wars, Prohibition, and the Great Depression.Buffalo, Barrels, & Bourbon covers the pedigree and provenance of the Buffalo Trace Distillery:\* The larger-than-life personalities that over a century and a half made Buffalo Trace Distillery what it is today\* Detailed accounts on how many of the distillery's award-winning and world-famous brands were created\* The impact of world events, including multiple depressions, weather-related events, and major conflicts, on the distilleryBelonging on the shelf of anyone with an interest in American spirits and history, Buffalo, Barrels, & Bourbon is a compelling must-read.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A recipe for having fun and getting things done with the Raspberry PiThe Raspberry Pi makes it easy to learn about computers and computer programming, and Raspberry Pi For Dummies makes it even easier! Using this extremely affordable and compact computer, you can learn to code in languages like Scratch and Python, explore how electronics work, create computer-generated buildings in Minecraft and music in Sonic Pic, become Linux-savvy, make Internet-of-Things devices, or just play around! This book gets you up and running on your Raspberry Pi, starting with setting it up, downloading the operating system, and using the desktop environment. Then, the only limit is your imagination! It doesn't matter whether you have a Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi 400, Raspberry Pi Zero W or an older model: we've got you covered.Raspberry Pi For Dummies explores the latest technology--the Raspberry Pi 4 and 400, Scratch 3 programming language, new games bundled with the Raspberry Pi, and the hottest Add-Ons out there. This introductory guide is the perfect place to start if you want to get a taste of everything the Raspberry Pi can do!\* Set up your Raspberry Pi, install the operating system, and connect to the Internet\* Learn the basics of the Linux desktop and Linux shell so you can program, work, and play\* Use Python, Scratch, and Sonic Pi to write your first programs and make games and digital music\* Discover how circuits work hand-in-hand with your PiIf you want to make the most of the Raspberry Pi for school, work, or play, you'll love this easy-to-read reference.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Achieve exceptional results with your organization's next partnership for corporate innovationIn Gorillas Can Dance, distinguished international business strategy professor and expert Dr. Shameen Prashantham delivers a proven roadmap for large corporations collaborating with startups. Drawing on over a decade of international research, Dr. Prashantham explains the 'why,' 'how,' and 'where' of corporate-startup partnering.In this book, you'll learn:\* How to focus on the three pillars of synergy, interface, and exemplar to achieve outstanding results in your partnership\* Why the very thing that attracts large corporations to startups--their significant differences--also makes it difficult to work together\* Where in the world to find your ideal startup partnerships and how to use them as a force for goodPerfect for C-suite executives, managers, business unit heads, and corporate innovation managers, Gorillas Can Dance is a must-have resource for business leaders seeking strategic guidance on partnering and collaborating with startups.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Make your every wish Alexa's command with this in-depth guide to the wildly popular Amazon smart speakerYou might be thinking, 'All I have to do is plug in my Echo device and start using it!' And you'd be right. But if you really want to explore what that compact little device can do, then Alexa For Dummies is your go-to resource. This book shows you how to customize your device to respond to your requests and enhance your life.Alexa For Dummies takes you on a tour of all things Alexa: its capabilities, tools, settings, and skills. Go beyond the basics of playing music, calling friends, reading the news, and checking the weather. You'll learn how to make Alexa private and secure, connect it to your smart home devices, and even make it sound like Samuel L. Jackson, if you feel like it. You can also extend its capabilities by adding new skills.\* Customize your device to respond to your voice\* Troubleshoot when a light is signaling something's wrong\* Add skills to play music and audiobooks\* Create routines to turn on lights, adjust the thermostat, set your security alarm, and lock your doors\* Sync your smart devices throughout your home\* Use Alexa to connect to a Zoom meeting or phone call with your friends or familyNo matter which device you have--Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, Echo Studio, Echo Flex, Echo Loop, Echo Buds, or Echo Frames--Alexa For Dummies is the perfect companion. Ready to get started Say 'Hey, Alexa, order Alexa For Dummies!'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What if you could become a great manager, leader, and communicator faster The Leader Lab is a high-speed leadership intensive, equipping managers with the Swiss Army Knife of skills that help you handle the toughest situations that come your way.Through painstaking research and training over 200,000 managers, authors Tania Luna and LeeAnn Renninger, PhD (co-CEOs of LifeLabs Learning) identified the most important skills that distinguish great managers from average. Most importantly, they've discovered how to help people rapidly develop these core skills. The result You quickly achieve extraordinary team performance and a culture of engagement, fulfillment, and belonging. Too often, folks are promoted without any training for the countless crucial responsibilities of the modern manager: being part coach, part player, part therapist, part role model. The Leader Lab serves as your definitive guide to what it means to be a great manager today - and how to become a great leader faster. This book is based on LifeLabs Learning's wildly successful workshop series. It combines research, tools, and the playful, fluff-free style that's made LifeLabs the go-to professional development resource for over 1,000 innovative companies around the world. You'll learn how to: \* Quickly improve performance and engagement\* Handle tough conversations with confidence\* Identify and resolve the underlying issues holding your team back\* Create a culture of inclusion\* Spark innovation\* Reduce stress and burnout\* Finetune your coaching, productivity, feedback, one-on-one, strategic thinking, meeting facilitation, people development, and leading change skills\* Learn the same high-leverage skills that new managers at the world's most innovative organizations are using to create impactful change in business and in lifeThis interactive, accessible, and brain-friendly resource will help you and your team ramp up and reach the tipping point of managerial greatness fast.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover a masterful exploration of the fallacies and challenges of asset allocationIn Asset Allocation: From Theory to Practice and Beyond--the newly and substantially revised Second Edition of A Practitioner's Guide to Asset Allocation--accomplished finance professionals William Kinlaw, Mark P. Kritzman, and David Turkington deliver a robust and insightful exploration of the core tenets of asset allocation.Drawing on their experience working with hundreds of the world's largest and most sophisticated investors, the authors review foundational concepts, debunk fallacies, and address cutting-edge themes like factor investing and scenario analysis. The new edition also includes references to related topics at the end of each chapter and a summary of key takeaways to help readers rapidly locate material of interest.The book also incorporates discussions of:\* The characteristics that define an asset class, including stability, investability, and similarity\* The fundamentals of asset allocation, including definitions of expected return, portfolio risk, and diversification\* Advanced topics like factor investing, asymmetric diversification, fat tails, long-term investing, and enhanced scenario analysis as well as tools to address challenges such as liquidity, rebalancing, constraints, and within-horizon risk.Perfect for client-facing practitioners as well as scholars who seek to understand practical techniques, Asset Allocation: From Theory to Practice and Beyond is a must-read resource from an author team of distinguished finance experts and a forward by Nobel prize winner Harry Markowitz.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore the latest and most comprehensive guide to securing your Cloud Native technology stackCloud Native Security delivers a detailed study into minimizing the attack surfaces found on today's Cloud Native infrastructure. Throughout the work hands-on examples walk through mitigating threats and the areas of concern that need to be addressed. The book contains the information that professionals need in order to build a diverse mix of the niche knowledge required to harden Cloud Native estates.The book begins with more accessible content about understanding Linux containers and container runtime protection before moving on to more advanced subject matter like advanced attacks on Kubernetes. You'll also learn about:\* Installing and configuring multiple types of DevSecOps tooling in CI/CD pipelines\* Building a forensic logging system that can provide exceptional levels of detail, suited to busy containerized estates\* Securing the most popular container orchestrator, Kubernetes\* Hardening cloud platforms and automating security enforcement in the cloud using sophisticated policiesPerfect for DevOps engineers, platform engineers, security professionals and students, Cloud Native Security will earn a place in the libraries of all professionals who wish to improve their understanding of modern security challenges.…

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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Der 'Reise-Sprachführer Italienisch für Dummies' bietet einen schnellen Überblick über die wichtigsten Wörter und Redewendungen für den Reise-Alltag. Jedes Kapitel beschäftigt sich mit einer typischen Situation. So haben Sie schnell die passenden Sätze parat, wenn Sie sich beispielsweise jemandem vorstellen, im Restaurant bestellen oder nach einer Wegbeschreibung fragen. Dazu bekommen Sie eine kurze Einführung in die Grammatik und Aussprache des Italienischen. …

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 - 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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Examines the social media mechanism and how it is transforming communication in an increasingly networked societySocial Media Communication: Trends and Theories explores how social media is transforming the way people think and behave. Providing students with an in-depth understanding of the mechanism underlying social media, this comprehensive textbook uses a multidisciplinary approach to examine social media use in a wide range of communication and business contexts. Each chapter is based on original research findings from the author as well as recent work in communication studies, neuroscience, information science, and psychology.Divided into two parts, the text first describes the theoretical foundation of social media use, discussing the impact of social media on information processing, social networking, cognition, interpersonal and group communication, the media industry, and business marketing. The second half of the book focuses on research-based strategies for effectively using social media in communication and business such as the news industry, heath care, and social movements. Offering detailed yet accessible coverage of how digital media technology is changing human communication, this textbook:\* Helps readers make the best use of social media tools in communication and business practices\* Introduces more than a dozen theories in the areas of communication, psychology, and sociology to highlight the theoretical frameworks researchers use in social media studies\* Identifies a variety of trends involving social media usage, including the app economy and patient care\* Addresses the relation between social media and important contemporary topics such as cultural diversity, privacy, and social change\* Presents 14 imperative social media topics, each with the power to change the ways you see and use social mediaSocial Media Communication: Trends and Theories is the perfect textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in communication, business, journalism, business, and information science and technology. It is also an invaluable resource for researchers, educators, journalists, entrepreneurs, and professionals working in media management, advertising, public relations, and business marketing.…

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 - Get a practical and thoroughly updated look at investment and portfolio management from an accomplished veteran of the disciplineIn Modern Portfolio Management: Moving Beyond Modern Portfolio Theory, investment executive and advisor Dr. Todd E. Petzel delivers a grounded and insightful exploration of developments in finance since the advent of Modern Portfolio Theory. You'll find the tools and concepts you need to evaluate new products and portfolios and identify practical issues in areas like operations, decision-making, and regulation.In this book, you'll also:\* Discover why Modern Portfolio Theory is at odds with developments in the field of Behavioral Finance\* Examine the never-ending argument between passive and active management and learn to set long-term goals and objectives\* Find investor perspectives on perennial issues like corporate governance, manager turnover, fraud risks, and ESG investingPerfect for institutional and individual investors, investment committee members, and fiduciaries responsible for portfolio construction and oversight, Modern Portfolio Management is also a must-read for fund and portfolio managers who seek to better understand their investors.…

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. …