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Transform your sales process through effective collaboration between sales leadership and front-line sales staffIn Revenue Revolution: Designing and Building a High-Performing Sales Team, the Co-Founder and CEO of Triple Session, Matt Doyon, delivers an insightful and practical discussion of how to maximize sales success by encouraging collaboration between sales leadership and front-line sales personnel. In the book, you'll learn how to utilize a design-build model to create a fully integrated sales organization made up of six interlocking systems.The author explains why the commonly espoused, executive-driven, top-down approach is incomplete, and why it's so necessary to include the bottom-up point of view of front-line sales technique specialists. You'll also discover:* Strategies for implementing a design-build model that work for both brand-new sales teams at recently launched companies and mature sales teams* Rebooting an existing sales team's processes to incorporate the design-build model* Ways to both effectively plan and execute a system that scales with the growth of your firmAn indispensable resource for sales professionals and sales team leaders, Revenue Revolution will also earn a place in the libraries of managers, executives, and other business leaders with an interest or stake in the success of their company's sales processes.

A first-hand look at the extraordinary collapse of FTX, Alameda Research, and Sam Bankman-FriedIn SBF: How the FTX Bankruptcy Unwound Crypto's Very Bad Good Guy, accomplished crypto reporter Brady Dale presents an engrossing take on the spectacular and sudden implosion of FTX, Alameda Research, and their associated companies, as well as the criminal indictments of Sam Bankman-Fried and several of his associates. In the book, you'll go beyond the salacious details and tawdry gossip to grasp the real lessons to be learned from one of the most dramatic corporate failures in living memory.The author explores:* The often-confusing world of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance, offering a deep understanding of both industries* The history of Sam Bankman-Fried, what smart money players had to say about him in 2019 and 2020, and why many decentralized finance professionals considered him a "pirate" even before FTX and Alameda blew up* What the aggressive lobbying campaigns waged by FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried reveal about the latter's motives and goalsAn extraordinary account of almost unimaginable wealth, greed, and hubris, SBF is a can't-miss account of a fascinating corporate tragedy that continues to unfold to this very day.

A carefully curated review of the scientific literature, Volume 114 of Organic Reactions presents critical discussions of widely used organic reactions or particular steps of a reaction. The material is treated from a preparative viewpoint, with emphasis on limitations, interfering influences, effects of structure and the selection of experimental techniques. The work includes tables that contain all possible examples of the reaction under consideration. Detailed procedures illustrate the significant modifications of each method. Launched in 1942, the Organic Reactions series today is a leading secondary- and tertiary-level source for organic chemists across the world.

DRONE TECHNOLOGYThis book provides a holistic and valuable insight into the revolutionary world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).The book elucidates the revolutionary and riveting research in the ultramodern domain of drone technologies, drone-enabled IoT applications, and artificial intelligence-based smart surveillance. The book explains the most recent developments in the field, challenges, and future scope of drone technologies. Beyond that, it discusses the importance of a wide range of design applications, drone/UAV development, and drone-enabled smart healthcare systems for smart cities. It describes pioneering work on mitigating cyber security threats by employing intelligent machine learning models in the designing of IoT-aided drones. The book also has a fascinating chapter on application intrusion detection by drones using recurrent neural networks. Other chapters address interdisciplinary fields like artificial intelligence, deep learning, the role of drones in healthcare in smart cities, and the importance of drone technology in agriculture.AudienceThe book will be read and consulted by a range of industry engineers involved with introducing drone technology to their daily operations.

Helicities in Geophysics, Astrophysics, and Beyond Helicities play essential roles in numerous geophysical, astrophysical, and magnetohydrodynamic phenomena, thus are studied from various disciplinary viewpoints. Helicities in Geophysics, Astrophysics, and Beyond draws together experts from different research fields to present an interdisciplinary and integrated approach to helicity studies. This synthesis advances understanding of the fundamental physical processes underlying various helicity-related phenomena. Volume highlights include: Concise introduction to fundamental properties of helicities Recent developments and achievements in helicity studies Perspectives from different fields including geophysics, space physics, solar physics, plasma physics, atmospheric and nonlinear sciences A cohesive mathematical, physical, observational, experimental, and numerical strategy for helicity studies A synthesized framework for the application of helicity to real-world problems The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.

Explore how the law shapes and influences public healthIn the newly revised second edition of Legal Epidemiology: Theory and Methods, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a thorough primer on the problems that arise in legal epidemiology--and potential solutions to those problems. Following an introduction to the basic concepts of the field in Part One, the book offers a rich collection of theories that researchers have used to study how law influences behavior in Part Two. The book also covers the special questions of measurement that arise when law is the independent variable and the various study designs for legal epidemiology.Drawing on the full range of social, psychological, sociological, and sociolegal disciplines to better understand, measure, and predict how much laws will influence health-relevant behaviors and environments, the editors have also included works that:* Discuss the frameworks for legal epidemiology, including explorations of law in public health systems and services* Examine how law influences behavior, including discussions of criminological theories, procedural justice theory, and economic theory* Explore the design of legal epidemiology evaluations, including natural experiments, randomized trials, and qualitative researchAn essential and engaging resource for experienced social science researchers, health scientists, legal scholars, and policy analysts, Legal Epidemiology: Theory and Methods will also benefit students, novice scientists, and non-scientists seeking a general orientation to the subject.

Renowned for its interactive focus on conceptual understanding, Halliday and Resnick's Principles of Physics, 12th edition, is an industry-leading resource in physics teaching with expansive, insightful, and accessible treatments of a wide variety of subjects. Focusing on several contemporary areas of research and a wide array of tools that support students' active learning, this book guides students through the process of learning how to effectively read scientific material, identify fundamental concepts, reason through scientific questions, and solve quantitative problems.This International Adaptation of the twelfth edition is built to be a learning center with practice opportunities, simulations, and videos. Numerous practice and assessment questions are available to ensure that students understand the problem-solving processes behind key concepts and understand their mistakes while working through problems.

Unlock Financial Value with AI-Powered Climate Intelligence In The Climate Intelligent Organization, renowned climate intelligence experts and entrepreneurs Iggy Bassi and Karan Chopra deliver a down-to-earth and insightful guide for businesses ready to take meaningful action on climate change. This book emphasizes the financial quantification of climate actions, helping firms move beyond a regulatory mindset to one of value creation. Bassi and Chopra explain climate risk and opportunity in accessible language and offer actionable guidance to integrate climate intelligence into your company's decision-making processes, driving both competitiveness and compliance. The book examines recent market shifts, technological progress and changes in climate policy, including mandatory climate-related financial disclosures for businesses, and introduces the new climate-decisioning superpower of unified climate intelligence. It outlines how artificial intelligence and other technologies enable companies to proactively mitigate climate risks and unlock new opportunities. Perfect for managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders seeking a deeper understanding of the financial and commercial impacts of climate change, The Climate Intelligent Organization is also an invaluable resource for practitioners committed to accelerating climate action and unlocking financial value.

A helpful and effective SIE test prep resourceIf you want a job in the Securities industry, the first step is to show your employer you've got what it takes. And to do that, you need a great score on the SIE Exam. You can maximize your chances of acing it on the first try with the latest SIE practice resource from your friends at For Dummies.SIE Exam: 1001 Practice Questions For Dummies offers helpful and challenging practice questions, along with detailed, step-by-step answers and explanations, for anyone preparing for the Securities Industry Essentials exam. This useful study aid will help you banish test anxiety and get familiar with the format of the test questions. It also provides:* Questions for every domain on the SIE exam* Fully explained answers for every question so you can see where you went wrong (or right!) on each oneThe perfect companion for everyone preparing for the Securities Industry Essentials exam, SIE Exam: 1001 Practice Questions For Dummies is a fast, efficient, and effective way to prep for the test.

Transform your communication skills and build stronger relationships Ask for a raise, negotiate contracts, build your network--with strong communication skills there's a lot you can do. Effective Business Communication For Dummies helps you listen and be listened to. You'll learn how to influence people with persuasive skills, create win-win problem-solving solutions, and present with confidence and clarity. Plus, you'll get tips to help you navigate virtual work and insights for leveraging AI to help you communicate. With this practical, example-filled guide, you can keep your cool and get your point across in any situation. Inside... Write and speak with confidence Explain your ideas clearly Know when to talk and when to listen Promote yourself without bragging Lead teams and provide feedback Resolve conflict successfully Structure persuasive presentations

Primarily targeted at the private sector, Sustainable AI: Balancing technology, commercialization, impact and governance for future AI aims to encourage businesses to adopt sustainable development of Artificial Intelligence technologies in their products and services, and to help them create their own frameworks for risk management and governance. In this book, the authors examine and discuss what they consider as the four pillars to sustainable development of AI, which are technology, commercialization, impact and governance, and propose actionable commitments that businesses can make. They also discuss how these steps are aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals and Digital Strategy. The book will be supplemented by case studies from enterprise leaders such as SAP, IBM, AWS, Huawei, Alibaba and Tencent, and AI unicorns such as Sensetime, Neo4j and TCT.Key topics include:* What factors should businesses consider before employing AI?* What changes should be made to AI to be sustainable for long term success?* What do businesses using AI should be inspired to do?* How can the risks be mitigated?* What AI should not be allowed to do.* How can AI help to protect us?* How can we protect ourselves from AI?

POWER SYSTEM SIMULATION USING SEMI-ANALYTICAL METHODSRobust coverage of semi-analytical and traditional numerical methods for power system simulationIn Power System Simulation Using Semi-Analytical Methods, distinguished researcher Dr. Kai Sun delivers a comprehensive treatment of semi-analytical simulation and current semi-analytical methods for power systems. The book presents semi-analytical solutions on power system dynamics via mathematical tools, and covers parallel contingency analysis and simulations. The book offers an overview of power system simulation and contingency analysis supported by data, tables, illustrations, and case studies on realistic power systems and experiments.Readers will find open-source code in MATLAB along with examples for key algorithms introduced in the book. You'll also find:* A thorough background on power system simulation, including models, numerical solution methods, and semi-analytical solution methods* Comprehensive explorations of semi-analytical power system simulation via a variety of mathematical methods such as the Adomian decomposition, differential transformation, homotopy analysis and holomorphic embedding methods* Practical discussions of semi-analytical simulations for realistic large-scale power grids* Fulsome treatments of parallel power system simulationPerfect for power engineers and applied mathematicians with an interest in high-performance simulation of power systems and other large-scale network systems, Power System Simulation Using Semi-Analytical Methods will also benefit researchers and postgraduate students studying power system engineering.

Understand a new way to model power systems with this comprehensive and practical guideGraph databases have become one of the essential tools for managing large data systems. Their structure improves over traditional table-based relational databases in that it reconciles more closely to the inherent physics of a power system, enabling it to model the components and the network of a power system in an organic way. The authors' pioneering research has demonstrated the effectiveness and the potential of graph data management and graph computing to transform power system analysis.Graph Database and Graph Computing for Power System Analysis presents a comprehensive and accessible introduction to this research and its emerging applications. Programs and applications conventionally modeled for traditional relational databases are reconceived here to incorporate graph computing. The result is a detailed guide which demonstrates the utility and flexibility of this cutting-edge technology.The book's readers will also find:* Design configurations for a graph-based program to solve linear equations, differential equations, optimization problems, and more* Detailed demonstrations of graph-based topology analysis, state estimation, power flow analysis, security-constrained economic dispatch, automatic generation control, small-signal stability, transient stability, and other concepts, analysis, and applications* An authorial team with decades of experience in software design and power systems analysisGraph Database and Graph Computing for Power System Analysis is essential for researchers and academics in power systems analysis and energy-related fields, as well as for advanced graduate students looking to understand this particular set of technologies.

Inclusion Unlocked is the definitive guide for business leaders to unlock the power of diversity and enable inclusion to flourish in their organisations In Inclusion Unlocked a team of accomplished leadership experts deliver an insightful set of solutions to the obstacles that block progress and prevent leaders from delivering on the diversity results their employees, customers and investors demand. Written by authors whose core areas of expertise are inclusion and diversity, this book will provide an Inclusive Leader Scorecard model, access to an online diagnostic tool, and proven strategies that enable greater belonging. As well as this, Inclusion Unlocked provides first-hand accounts of how well-known CEOs, Chief People Officers and Chief Diversity Officers have accelerated progress in their diversity initiatives, and the pitfalls they have learnt to avoid. The authors explain how business leaders can act as a driving force for change if they use the right mindset and tools. You'll also discover: How to understand the relevance of inclusive leadership to impressive business growth How to identify the key levers for change and progress by cutting through the complexity Strategies that enable greater belonging, psychological safety, and innovationAn indispensable resource for business leaders, HR and DEI practitioners who want a practical and easy to follow guide for advancement in diversity initiatives. Inclusion Unlocked is the inclusion toolkit needed to make significant progress.

How teachers can unlock the power of inclusivity and joy to transform their classroom and behavior managementIn Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care, educational justice advocate and educator Deonna Smith delivers a unique blend of theory, academic frameworks, narrative, and digestible advice on impacting deeply rooted school culture challenges and managing the day-to-day classroom. This research-based book brings a friendly and accessible voice to a complex issue, making the subject matter easy to follow and apply in the real world.In the book, you'll build your toolbox for cultivating a inclusive and joyful classroom culture throughhumanizing your students and acknowledging the role that culture and race play in the educational system.You'll also:* Find valuable, downloadable resources that complement and highlight the topics discussed in the book* Discover resources suited to first-year teachers, as well as educators with decades of experience in the classroom* Discover ways to improve learning outcomes for all studentsAn essential and practical resource for teachers, administrators, principals, and other education leaders, Rooted in Joy will also benefit education policymakers, regulators, and other public officials seeking advice on how to shape the next generation of school policy.

The complexities of construction contracts are made easy with this thorough and readable guide Construction contracts can be complex for both owners and contractors. For contractors, negotiating fair and balanced commercial terms in contracts is just as important as properly managing projects; a properly negotiated contract can mitigate unnecessary risk and unnecessary risk transfer. This, in turn, reduces exposure to financial liability for the contractor and for avoidance of contract claims and disputes. Understanding and Negotiating Construction Contracts provides a comprehensive and readable introduction to the world of construction contracts. Providing, for example, coverage of the four most common types of contracts--lump sum/fixed-price, cost-plus, time-and-materials, and unit-pricing--it promises to reduce uncertainty and allow contractors to enter contractual negotiations with greater confidence to be able to achieve a fair and balanced contract. This updated new edition reflects the up-to-date best practices to understand how to better negotiate the commercial terms and conditions in construction contracts. Readers of the second edition of Understanding and Negotiating Construction Contracts will also find: Updated information on indemnity, insurance, and negotiation An all-new chapter with a contract analysis checklist Real-world examples drawn from small residential, retail, large commercial, and international projects Understanding and Negotiating Construction Contracts is essential for construction professionals and college students studying construction contracts and the liabilities arising out of them.

This set combines the definitive guide to private equity with its case book companion, providing readers with both the tools used by industry professionals and the means to apply them to real-life investment scenarios.

Transform your organisation's pricing strategy to take advantage of exciting new opportunities to unlock profitable growth In The Ten Rules of Highly Effective Pricing, renowned pricing strategist Danilo Zatta delivers an insightful and effective roadmap to taking control of your organisation's monetization strategies and boosting profits. The author explains the 10 key elements to transform your price management; such as making pricing a CEO priority, instilling a culture of profit, selling value, differentiating prices, setting up the pricing governance, avoiding price wars and other rules to help capture opportunities for extraordinary profit and growth that companies not observing these rules simply miss out on. In this authoritative yet easy-to-read book, you'll explore inspiring case studies of real-world companies that have realised the tremendous potential of pricing transformation to unlock their firms' latent profitability. You'll also discover the foundational pricing concepts you need to understand if you aim to drive incredible results in your company's top- and bottom lines. This book also offers: All the necessary ingredients for a successful, company-wide pricing transformation Clear explanations of the key elements that determine successful pricing - and how to maximize profitability at the pricing level Strategies for identifying present and future monetization opportunities Techniques for generating immediate wins, as well as strategies for generating long-term advantage A can't-miss resource for managers, founders, executives, directors, and entrepreneurs with a stake in driving growth and profitability in their firms, The Ten Rules of Highly Effective Pricing will also earn a place on the bookshelves of business and management students learning about contemporary pricing strategy. 'Company marketers spend a lot of time on promotion and take pricing for granted. Zatta's new book The 10 Rules of Highly Effective Pricing will help wake up company marketers to the profit coming from creative pricing.' - Philip Kotler, S. C. Johnson Distinguished Professor of International Marketing, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

Fifty Founders Marketing Secrets in One Book. Read The UnNoticed Entrepreneur: Giving entrepreneurs the tools they need to get the recognition they deserve and gain access to an exclusive mastermind where 50 entrepreneurs across 11 countries share their marketing experience. This book is a no-nonsense guide to overcoming the hurdles of marketing and public relations, explained by people who have done it, not by consultants who sell it. Here's what's in store: Storification: Craft meaningful stories that resonate, elevating your *brand awareness*. Personalization: Maintain genuine connections with your audience even as your customer base grows. Engagement: Practical tips for creating *engaging content* that keeps audiences hooked. Amplification: Broaden your message reach without breaking the bank. Knowledge: Simplify *marketing analytics* and optimize your efforts. Learn about Thym??s, the concept focusing on the essence of recognition. Understand the human longing for acknowledgement and leverage it to forge unshakable bonds with your audience. Practical explanations and examples are given on topics from story telling to content creation, from online events to AI. The advice is clear, actionable and derived from real-life marketing case studies. Whether you read it cover-to-cover or turn to chapters that address your challenges, you're in for a treat. This book is written for entrepreneurs craving practical marketing insights without the jargon. As a bonus, you'll have access to a directory of contact information for each contributor and a treasure trove of resources. If you deserve more recognition for what you do, then this book is for you.

Evolution of Wireless Communication EcosystemsUnderstand a world transformed by wireless communication with this groundbreaking guideSince the advent of the internet, few technologies have proven more transformative than wireless communication. Never have we lived in a more comprehensively connected world, with the cloud and the coming sixth generation (6G) of wireless technology creating a vast and interconnected communications infrastructure. Global citizens of this newly interconnected reality are grappling like never before with its many challenges.Evolution of Wireless Communication Ecosystems provides readers with a history of wireless communication and a thorough overview of emerging frontiers. It traces wireless communication from the first generation through to the current fifth before surveying the current state of wireless technology and the ongoing research into 6G. The result is a book that understands wireless communication for the first time as an ecosystem, endlessly interconnected, growing, and boundlessly complex, but made intelligible by this highly readable introduction.Readers will also find:* Detailed explanations of the journey starting from 1G to 6G* Descriptions the infrastructure of 4G, 5G, and 6G systems, this all-connected communication ecosystem, the sub-components of this ecosystem, and the relationship among them* Depictions of events seen in the capillaries of the communication echo system that show switching techniques, modulation, and multiplexing techniques* Coverage of access techniques, protocols, the methods used in M2M and IoT connections at the endpoints, and security issues that show how they are an integral part of wireless communication infrastructureEvolution of Wireless Communication Ecosystems from 1G to 6G is an essential reference for wireless and telecommunications professionals, as well as researchers interested in 6G or other emerging wireless technologies.

The Absence of Soulware in Higher Education provides an analysis for promoting healthy soulware in the higher education sectors in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Mainland China from five angles: the internationalization of higher education, the integration of teaching and research, the separation of politics and education, quality and evaluation, and creativity and innovation.

HYBRID MICROMACHINING and MICROFABRICATION TECHNOLOGIESThe book aims to provide a thorough understanding of numerous advanced hybrid micromachining and microfabrication techniques as well as future directions, providing researchers and engineers who work in hybrid micromachining with a much-appreciated orientation.The book is dedicated to advanced hybrid micromachining and microfabrication technologies by detailing principals, techniques, processes, conditions, research advances, research challenges, and opportunities for various types of advanced hybrid micromachining and microfabrication. It discusses the mechanisms of material removal supported by experimental validation. Constructional features of hybrid micromachining setup suitable for industrial micromachining applications are explained. Separate chapters are devoted to different advanced hybrid micromachining and microfabrication to design and development of micro-tools, which is one of the most vital components in advanced hybrid micromachining, and which can also be used for various micro and nano applications. Power supply, and other major factors which influence advanced hybrid micromachining processes, are covered and research findings concerning the improvement of machining accuracy and efficiency are reported.

A step-by-step guide to estimating building costs for contractors--updated to align with CSI MASTERFORMAT(TM) 2020Few aspects of a construction project are more fundamental than the cost estimate, which can mean the difference between a professionally executed project and a financial and legal disaster. Properly handled, a construction cost estimate can protect both the contractor and the client from losing money on a project. The estimate is the first step toward a successful project. For contractors, therefore, the knowledge required to construct an accurate price estimate is critical.Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional provides this knowledge in a thorough and comprehensive guide. It takes readers step-by-step through the process of constructing a cost estimate, and provides guidance for incorporating cost estimates into budgeting, scheduling, project management, and more. The result is a fundamental guide to this critical aspect of the construction industry.Readers of the third edition of Estimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional will also find:* Fully updated text to reflect the new CSI MASTERFORMAT(TM) 2020* Analysis of cost considerations, quantity takeoff, pricing, and more* Step-by-step guidance for developing a comprehensive cost estimate* All-new sections covering scope of work, wage scales in the US, and a project overhead checklist* Considerations for adding profit and contingencies to an estimateEstimating Building Costs for the Residential and Light Commercial Construction Professional is an essential resource for contractors in residential and light commercial construction, as well as students studying construction management and construction estimating.

Save hours of time-consuming paperwork with the bestselling planning system for mental health professionalsThe Adolescent Psychotherapy Progress Notes Planner, Sixth Edition, provides more than 1,000 complete prewritten session and patient descriptions for each behvioral problem in The Adolescent Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, Sixth Edition. Each customizable note can be quickly adapted to fit the needs of particular client or treatment situation.An indispensable resource for psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals working with adolescent clients, The Adolescent Psychotherapy Progresss Notes Planner, Sixth Edition:* Provides over 1,000 prewritten progress notes describing client presentation and interventions implemented* Covers a range of treatment options that correspond with the behavioral problems and current DSM-TR diagnostic categories in the corresponding Adolesecent Psychotherapy Treatment Planner* Incorporates DSM-5 TR specifiers and progress notes language consistent with evidence-based treatment interventions* Addresses more than 35 behaviorally based presenting problems, including social anxiety, suicidal ideation, conduct disorder, chemical dependence, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, ADHD, eating disorders, and unipolar depression* Includes sample progress notes that satisfy the requirements of most third-party payors and accrediting agencies, including JCOA, CARF, and NCQA* Features new and updated information on the role of evidence-based practice in progress notes writing and the status of progress notes under HIPAA

Authoritative resource presenting practical concepts and state-of-the-art research in incentive reliability regulations for the electricity distribution sector Incentive Reliability Regulations in Electricity Distribution provides basic and practical concepts and applied methods on reliability regulations for electricity distribution systems, presenting best practices for setting the target value for distribution reliability in various countries, reviewing a series of investment plans for improving the reliability of distribution systems, and assessing the influence of the reward-penalty scheme on companies' motivation for performing preventive maintenance. The text includes case studies in which the authors use real life examples from around the world. The authors also present lessons learned through implementation of incentive reliability regulations in practice, which are based on projects they have performed for the electricity distribution sector of Iran. Providing thorough and detailed coverage of the subject, Incentive Reliability Regulations in Electricity Distribution covers topics such as: Principles of distribution system regulations and how regulators can quantify reliability of distribution service for incentive regulation applications Target or benchmark values, which allow for a successful regulatory framework to set goals in a logical way, considering various limitations Techniques which can be utilized to estimate the value of reliability in distribution sectors and designing reward-penalty schemes Effects of reward-penalty schemes on investment plans of the distribution companies and maintenance scheduling Providing valuable insights into practical concepts as well as state-of-the-art research, Incentive Reliability Regulations in Electricity Distribution is an essential resource for researchers in the field of distribution systems, decision makers and experts in distribution companies, and energy distribution regulators and engineers in power industries.