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Systematically secure your financial future--Dummies makes it easyFactor Investing For Dummies helps you go beyond the investment basics, with proven techniques for making informed and sophisticated investment decisions. Using factor investing, you'll select stocks based on some predetermined, well, factors. Momentum, value, interest rates, economic growth, credit risk, liquidity--all these things can help you identify killer stocks and improve your returns. This book explains it all, and helps you implement a strategic factor investing plan, so you can boost your portfolio's performance, reduce volatility, and enhance diversification. You'll also learn what not to do, with coverage of the factors that have failed to deliver consistent returns over time. We explore factor-based ETFS and loads of other ideas for injecting some factors into your investment game.* Learn what factor investing is and how you can use it to level up your portfolio* Understand the various types of factors and how to use them to select winning stocks* Choose from a bunch of factor investing strategies, or build one of your own* Generate wealth in a more sophisticated, more effective wayThis is the perfect Dummies guide for beginner to seasoned investors who want to explore more consistent outperformance potential. Factor Investing For Dummies can also help portfolio managers, consultants, academics, and students who want to understand more about the science of factor investing.

Write, read, work, and play--en FrançaisFrench Workbook For Dummies is the perfect starting place for beginners who want to learn French. Packed with foundational grammar and integrated vocab, this hands-on book will set you on your way to picking up a new language. You'll find valuable practice lessons and exercises throughout that help you learn key vocabulary and phrases, writing in French, and understanding the fifth most commonly spoken language worldwide.* Start with the very basics of the French language and work your way through important grammar and vocabulary* Follow lessons at your own pace and complete practice exercises to hone your skill* Learn using the Dummies method--based on evidence about how people learn best* Gain the confidence to speak French in the workplace and while you travelFor anyone learning French for use at home, at the office, or on the go, French Workbook For Dummies is a vital asset.

Overcome contemporary fundraising challenges and equip your non-profit or charity to meet the digital age head-onContemporary fundraisers and development professionals are meeting a new and challenging set of obstacles as they go out into the world and attempt to raise money for their causes and organizations.In BeneFactors: Why Some Fundraising Professionals Always Succeed, a team of veteran philanthropy strategists and consultants delivers an exciting and practical playbook for modern fundraising that can be deployed in a variety of charitable and non-profit organizations and settings. You'll explore the eight factors you must master to exceed your fundraising goals in the modern era.In the book, you'll discover:* Strategies for navigating the digital fundraising transformation and how to guide your digital donors through the giving process* How to use data science and predictive analytics to inform your decision-making process and find better results* Ways to banish excessive risk aversion and uncover a boldness you didn't know you had in youAn extraordinary and insightful handbook to fundraising in the digital age, BeneFactors: Why Some Fundraising Professionals Always Succeed is sure to find its way onto the bookshelves of board members, development professionals, and other leaders of fundraising teams and organizations.

WileyPLUS sold separately from text. Russell and Taylor s Operations Management, 8th Edition is designed to teach students how to analyze processes, ensure quality, create value, and manage the flow of information and products, while creating value along the supply chain in a global environment.

DATA SCIENCE WITH SEMANTIC TECHNOLOGIESThis book will serve as an important guide toward applications of data science with semantic technologies for the upcoming generation and thus becomes a unique resource for scholars, researchers, professionals, and practitioners in this field.To create intelligence in data science, it becomes necessary to utilize semantic technologies which allow machine-readable representation of data. This intelligence uniquely identifies and connects data with common business terms, and it also enables users to communicate with data. Instead of structuring the data, semantic technologies help users to understand the meaning of the data by using the concepts of semantics, ontology, OWL, linked data, and knowledge-graphs. These technologies help organizations to understand all the stored data, adding the value in it, and enabling insights that were not available before. As data is the most important asset for any organization, it is essential to apply semantic technologies in data science to fulfill the need of any organization.Data Science with Semantic Technologies provides a roadmap for the deployment of semantic technologies in the field of data science. Moreover, it highlights how data science enables the user to create intelligence through these technologies by exploring the opportunities and eradicating the challenges in the current and future time frame. In addition, this book provides answers to various questions like: Can semantic technologies be able to facilitate data science? Which type of data science problems can be tackled by semantic technologies? How can data scientists benefit from these technologies? What is knowledge data science? How does knowledge data science relate to other domains? What is the role of semantic technologies in data science? What is the current progress and future of data science with semantic technologies? Which types of problems require the immediate attention of researchers?AudienceResearchers in the fields of data science, semantic technologies, artificial intelligence, big data, and other related domains, as well as industry professionals, software engineers/scientists, and project managers who are developing the software for data science. Students across the globe will get the basic and advanced knowledge on the current state and potential future of data science.

Design systemic equity and diversity into your organizationInclusion, Inc: How to Design Intersectional Equity into the Workplace moves beyond having tough conversations to deliver an innovative and proven approach to organizational diversity. Eschewing the "mindset-first" approach taken by many diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, author and GEN founder Sara Sanford focuses on countering the systemic barriers that abet inequity by adjusting "cultural levers" to facilitate organization-wide change.Inclusion, Inc offers sustainable and cost-effective solutions that yield real, measurable returns, supported by:* Data from thousands of surveys and interviews with executive-level changemakers.* Case studies from GEN-certified organizations.* Innovations drawn directly from the latest in behavioral economics and design-centered thinking.Perfect for business leaders, human resources and DEI professionals, and scholars and students of business, Inclusion, Inc will also prove invaluable to underrepresented employees and their allies seeking real, evidence-based solutions to the dilemma they frequently face: assimilate, or leave.

¿Habla español? Improve your Spanish with DummiesSpanish Workbook For Dummies is full of clear explanations and hundreds of practice activities for beginning Spanish learners. You'll learn how to express yourself, ask questions, talk about the past, and construct simple sentences--en español. As you work through the book, complete practice exercises, get lots of writing opportunities, and have tons of fun. Then check your work, with answers and explanations at the end of every chapter. Plus, you'll have access to handy verb charts, a thematic vocabulary list, and mini-dictionaries, right inside this very book.* Learn the fundamentals of Spanish with integrated grammar that advances as you go* Work through practice exercises and activities as you read through each chapter* Improve and activate your Spanish with explanations of each workbook answer* Avoid common mistakes made by Spanish learners and get ready to travel, chat with friends, or interact with colleaguesThis friendly Dummies workbook is perfect for beginners of all ages. If you're looking to get started with Spanish, step right in--we've got the practice, practice, practice you need to succeed.

A balanced approach to structural analysis, including both classical techniques and computer-based analysisThe second edition of Structural Analysis: Understanding Behavior a team delivers a complete approach to the subject, expertly balancing the classical techniques of analysis with computer-based analysis experiences involving parametric studies. The book provides students with foundational knowledge in the concepts that come from studying a subset of classical techniques, and strengthens this foundation with the use of structural analysis software in activities designed to promote self-discovery of structural concepts and behaviors. Most problem sets include parametric exercises that are designed to let students discover the influence that various modeling parameters have upon the response of structures. Practicing engineers influenced topical coverage, such as the inclusion of the chapter on the lateral load path in a building and its relevant components?a topic for which many graduating students would otherwise find themselves ill prepared. The author has also provided video examples for each chapter demonstrating the processes in the text, and showing problems worked out from start to finish.

Excel-erate your Excel 365 knowledge with the celebrated Teach Yourself VISUALLY seriesIn Teach Yourself VISUALLY: Excel 365, veteran tech educator and writer Paul McFedries delivers a practical, step-by-step guide to using the latest version of the world's most popular spreadsheet app. The book is filled with easy two-page lessons containing large-size screenshots and walkthroughs demonstrating common and useful tasks in Excel 365. You'll learn how to present, analyze, visualize, and organize your data, as well as how to:* Create and fill spreadsheets, charts, tables, and PivotTables* Filter and sort your data, use and create formulas, and organize your information* Visualize your data with a variety of effective charts, graphs, and moreA can't-miss handbook perfect for anyone looking for straightforward and easy-to-follow tutorials on basic and advanced Excel techniques, Teach Yourself VISUALLY: Excel 365 offers users of previous Excel versions--and complete Excel newbies--a clear roadmap to mastering Excel.

Soft skills make the hard skills work!Soft skills are the personal qualities that make you a great communicator, problem solver, and leader on the job--and in your personal life. Soft Skills For Dummies helps you hone in on the traits you already have--or fine tune the ones that may need some extra attention--to market yourself as a workplace leader who's in touch with what today's employers are looking for: people who can lead and inspire through interpersonal communication, cultural awareness, time management, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving.* Sharpen the skills you need for a successful career* Improve your ability to work with others* Become a more confident job seeker and leader* Grasp the concept of soft skills through real-world applications, inspirational stories, and industry spotlightsWith content based on a time-tested curriculum designed to prepare you for work and life success, this book is packed with everything you need to build your soft skills to make the strongest impact possible.

Vegetarian, vegan, flexitarian, whatever--you'll love your new, healthier dietWhether you're going totally meatless or just eating less meat, Living Vegetarian For Dummies is your source for practical info and advice on embracing the veg-head lifestyle. Lose weight, lower your cholesterol, reduce your carbon footprint, decrease your risk of heart disease and certain cancers--it's all possible when you turn to plants instead of animals to fuel you. We've got pro tips on planning meals, ordering at restaurants, and balancing your dietary needs. Plus, recipes so delicious you'll wonder why you ever thought you needed meat in the first place.* Discover the health and environmental benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle* Transition away from a meat-centered diet with easy recipes and meal plans* Find plant-based alternatives to your favorite meat products* Get tips for navigating menus while eating out and replacing meat in your daily routineLiving Vegetarian For Dummies is for anyone who wants to learn more about what it means to be mostly or completely vegetarian. We make it easy to transition, with this fun and straightforward guide.

Practical case-based guide illustrating the challenges and solutions of adopting IoT in both secure and hostile environmentsIoT for Defense and National Security covers topics on IoT security, architecture, robotics, sensing, policy, operations, and more, presenting the latest results from the U.S. Army's Internet of Battle Things and the U.S. Defense Department's premier IoT research initiative. The text discusses organizational challenges in converting defense industrial operations to IoT and summarizes policy challenges and recommendations for controlling government use of IoT in free societies.As a modern reference, this book covers multiple technologies in IoT solution deployment that include KepServerEX for edge connectivity to industrial protocols, AWS IoT Core for IoT data processing, Amazon S3 for scalable storage of IoT Data, and more. To aid in reader comprehension, the text uses case studies illustrating the challenges and solutions for using robotic devices in defense applications, plus case studies on using IoT for a defense industrial base.Witten by leading researchers and practitioners of IoT technology for defense and national security, IoT for Defense and National Security also includes information on:* IoT resource allocation via mixed discrete/continuous optimization (monitoring existing resources and reallocating them in response to adversarial actions)* Principles of robust learning and inference for Internet of Battlefield Things (IoBTs), covering methodologies to make machine learning models provably robust* AI-enabled processing of environmental sounds in commercial and defense environments, such as detecting faults in industrial manufacturing* Vulnerabilities in tactical IoT systems that come about due to the intrinsic nature of building networks using several devices and componentsFor application engineers from security and defense-related companies and professors and students in military courses, IoT for Defense and National Security is a one-of-a-kind resource of the topic, providing expansive coverage of an important yet sensitive topic that is often shielded from the public due to classified or restricted distributions.

This textbook provides sufficient breadth and depth to not only explain terminology but to supply the analytical and computational tools needed to analyze/design/troubleshoot related engineering problems. As shown in the attached table of contents, the book begins by introducing and providing the required math and computer skills for understanding and simulating nonlinear vibration problems. Embedded in this development is a thorough treatment of parametric vibrations which is of key standalone importance and also provides analytical tools for determining the stability of co-existing solution for the nonlinear forced vibration case. The treatment of nonlinear vibrations ranges from the classical treatment of natural frequencies and limit cycles through chaos, plus will include 2 key application areas: wing/blade flutter and machine tool chatter. This text also covers in depth analytical and computational treatment of major topics in rotordynamics including fluid film bearings, liquid annular seals and flexible shaft vibrations. Background materials in finite elements will be included to provide the enabling skills for these major topics. The shaft modelling development will of course include 3D Timeshenko beam elements along with advanced 2D axisymmetric planar element with non-axisymmetric deformation capability. Rotordynamic applications with nonlinear vibrations will be treated in considerable detail, including, impact/rub, floating ring bearings for turbochargers, squeeze film dampers, ball bearings with race out of roundness included, gear parametric vibration, etc.

Transform your financial situation with easy-to-follow advice from a first-generation professionalIn Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom: 8 Pillars to Build Wealth, lawyer, business owner, and first-generation professional Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez delivers a practical and actionable blueprint for financial independence. Full of easy-to-apply advice for young adults, students, and early-career professionals, the book is a holistic guide to responsibly managing money and debt while building your nest egg.In the book, you'll explore how to be a responsible consumer, how to budget, save, invest, pay off debt, build credit, and increase your income. You'll also understand much of what school didn't teach you about student loans. The author explains:* Strategies to create a realistic and actionable debt repayment plan that will save you money and time* Strategies for maximizing your income by negotiating your salary and finding profitable "side hustles"* Techniques for straightforward forms of investing that responsibly balance risk and reward* The money strategies that she put into place and resources that she used to go from having six-figures of debt to a multiple six-figure net worthAn essential money resource for students, professionals, entrepreneurs, young families, and anyone else hoping to reduce their financial stress and improve their lives, Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom is the simple and powerful money guide you've been waiting for.

2022 Wall Street Journal BestsellerCut through the hype and unlock the game-changing potential of conversational AI.In Age of Invisible Machines, celebrated tech leader Robb Wilson delivers an eye-opening and startlingly insightful blueprint for leveraging conversational AI in order to make your organization self-driving--with a growing ecosystem of interconnected automations accelerating all aspects of your business.Conversational AI is changing the nature of every job at every company (starting yesterday) and this book is relevant for anyone who will be affected by the acceleration of these technologies. You'll learn how to develop a strategy for hyperautomation by identifying the outdated processes and systems holding your organization back. You'll discover ways of internalizing and orchestrating new technologies that are force-multipliers for rapid growth. A must-read for every business leader, Wilson's book debunks common myths about conversational AI while laying bare the inevitable complexity of restructuring your business to unlock the massive opportunities this new era affords.You'll also find:* Compelling discussions of the ethical dilemmas that lie in wait as mass adoption of conversational AI takes hold* Fascinating explorations of what a self-driving organization looks like and how you can use conversational AI to create a durable competitive advantage* Strategies behind creating an ecosystem for hyperautomation that any company can begin implementing immediately* QR links to ongoing, interactive online discussions of the material covered in each chapterAn essential and practical discussion of the future of conversational AI and hyperautomation, Age of Invisible Machines belongs in the hands of founders, entrepreneurs, business leaders, designers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone else with a stake in the future of business.

Linux is for everyone!Linux All-in-One For Dummies breaks down the ever-popular operating system to its basics and trains users on the art of Linux. This handy reference covers all the latest updates and operating system features. It presents content on Linux desktops, applications, and more. With eight books in one, you'll have access to the most comprehensive overview of Linux around. Explore the inner workings of Linux machines, so you'll know Linux front to back. This all-inclusive handbook also walks you through solving Linux problems--complete with hands-on examples--so you'll be a Linux whiz before you know it.* Get familiar with Linux as you install and customize the operating system* Learn how to navigate the file system, use the Linux shell, and get online* Become a Linux guru with server hosting, scripting, and security how-tos* Study for your Linux certification by using this complete guide as your referenceThis book is a massive source of support for beginning and intermediate Linux users, as well as those looking to brush up on their knowledge for certification. And, thanks to the signature Dummies approach, it's also a lot of fun.

Master the new realities of work with this step-by-step guide to freelancingIn Freelance Your Way to Freedom: How to Free Yourself from the Corporate World and Build the Life of Your Dreams, freelancing phenomenon Alex Fasulo delivers a practical, step-by-step guide to navigating the potential and perils of launching your very own side hustle. In the book, the author draws on her own experience transforming a $36,000/year Fiverr side hustle into a million-dollar enterprise. She explains how to manage those critical moments in business when decisions need to be made quickly and without warning.You'll find concrete tips and hands-on examples to make the gig economy work for you, Freelance Your Way to Freedom also includes:* The good, the bad, and the ugly about the new work economy* Relatable struggles, mindset challenges, and a woman's perspective on solopreneurship* Anecdotes and examples that show you how to apply the advice and guidance contained withinA can't-miss handbook for freelancers, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs, Freelance Your Way to Freedom belongs on the bookshelves of anyone participating or interested in the new world of work.

Expert discussions of cutting-edge methods used in MMC control, protection, and fault detectionIn Modular Multilevel Converters: Control, Fault Detection, and Protection, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive discussion of fault detection, protection, and tolerant control of modular multilevel converters (MMCs) under internal and external faults. Beginning with a description of the configuration of MMCs, their operation principles, modulation schemes, mathematical models, and component design, the authors go on to explore output control, fault detection, capacitor monitoring, and other topics of central importance in the field.The book offers summaries of centralized capacitor voltage-balancing control methods and presents several equivalent series resistor (ESR) monitoring methods, like the direct and sorting-based techniques. It also describes full-bridge and half-bridge submodule-based hybrid MMC protection methods and alternative fault blocking SM-based MMCs.Readers will also find:* A thorough introduction to modular multilevel converters, including circuits, operation principles, modulation, mathematical models, components, and design constraints* In-depth discussions of the control of modular multilevel converters, including output control, centralized capacitor voltage control, and individual capacitor voltage control* Comprehensive explorations of fault detection of MMCs under IGBT faults, including short-circuit and open-circuit faults* Fulsome treatments of the control of MMCs under AC grid faults, including discussions of AC-side current controlPerfect for electrical engineering researchers, Modular Multilevel Converters: Control, Fault Detection, and Protection, will also earn a place in the libraries of electrical engineers working in industry, as well as undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in MMCs.

NANOMATERIALS IN CLINICAL THERAPEUTICSIn this rapidly developing field, the book focuses on the practical elements of nanomaterial creation, characterization, and development, as well as their usage in clinical research.Nanotechnology-based applications is a rapidly growing field encompassing a diverse range of disciplines that impact our daily lives. Nanotechnology is being used to carry out large-scale reactions in practically every field of biotechnology and healthcare. The incredible progress being made in these applications is particularly true for the healthcare sector, where they are used in cancer detection and treatment, medical implants, tissue engineering, and so forth. Expansions in this discipline are expected to continue in the future, resulting in the creation of a variety of life-saving medical technology and treatment procedures.The primary goal of this book is to disseminate information on nanotechnology's applications in the biological sciences. A broad array of nanotechnological approaches utilized in different biological applications are highlighted in the book's 17 chapters, including the employment of nanotechnology in drug delivery. The first three chapters provide an overview of the history and principles of nanotechnology. The synthesis, characterization, and applications of nanomaterials are covered in the next 10 chapters. The last four chapters discuss the use of nanomaterials in clinical research.AudienceThe book will be useful for researchers and graduate students in the many areas of science such as biomedicine, environmental biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, renewable energy, chemical engineering, nanotechnology, biotechnology, microbiology, etc.

Voltage Stability in Electrical Power SystemsExplore critical topics and the latest research in voltage stability in electric power systemsIn Voltage Stability in Electrical Power Systems: Concepts, Assessment, and Methods for Improvement, three distinguished electrical engineers deliver a comprehensive discussion of voltage stability analysis in electrical power systems. The book discusses the concept of voltage stability, effective factors and devices, and suitable system modeling, offering readers an authoritative overview of the subject and strategies to prevent instability in power systems.The authors explore critical topics such as load and load tap changer (LTC) transformer modeling and the impact of distributed generation and transmission-distribution interactions on voltage stability. They also present practical methods to improve voltage stability.Readers will also find:* Thorough introductions to voltage stability, effective factors and devices, and suitable systems modeling* Comprehensive explorations of voltage stability assessment methods, including the continuation power flow methods and PV-curve fitting* In-depth explorations of methods of improving voltage stability, including preventive and corrective methods* Fulsome presentations of measurement-based indices and model-based indices of stability assessmentPerfect for engineers and other professionals designing electric power systems, Voltage Stability in Electrical Power Systems: Concepts, Assessment, and Methods for Improvement will also earn a place in the libraries of graduate and senior undergraduate students with an interest in power systems.

Enables readers to use real-world data from connected devices to improve product performance, detect design vulnerabilities, and design better solutions Quality in the Era of Industry 4.0 provides an insightful guide in harnessing user performance and behavior data through AI and other Industry 4.0 technologies. This transformative approach enables companies not only to optimize products and services in real-time, but also to anticipate and mitigate likely failures proactively. In a succinct and lucid style, the book presents a pioneering framework for a new paradigm of quality management in the Industry 4.0 landscape. It introduces groundbreaking techniques such as utilizing real-world data to tailor products for superior fit and performance, leveraging connectivity to adapt products to evolving needs and use-cases, and employing cutting-edge manufacturing methods to create bespoke, cost-effective solutions with greater efficiency. Case examples featuring applications from the automotive, mobile device, home appliance, and healthcare industries are used to illustrate how these new quality approaches can be used to benchmark the product's performance and durability, maintain smart manufacturing, and detect design vulnerabilities. Written by a seasoned expert with experience teaching quality management in both corporate and academic settings, Quality in the Era of Industry 4.0 covers sample topics such as: Evolution of quality through industrial revolutions, from ancient times to the first and second industrial revolutions Quality by customer value creation, explaining differences in producers, stakeholders, and customers in the new digital age, along with new realities brought by Industry 4.0 Data quality dimensions and strategy, data governance, and new talents and skill sets for quality professionals in Industry 4.0 Automated product lifecycle management, predictive quality control, and defect prevention using technologies like smart factories, IoT, and sensorsQuality in the Era of Industry 4.0 is a highly valuable resource for product engineers, quality managers, quality engineers and quality consultants, industrial engineers, and systems engineers who wish to make a participatory approach towards data-driven design, economical mass-customization, and late differentiation.

ParasitologyHighly detailed textbook on parasites and parasite relationshipsThe fully revised edition of Parasitology: An Integrated Approach holds true to its engaging and easy-to-read approach. It comprehensively covers the complex and dynamic interaction between the parasite and its host ranging from invertebrates to vertebrates. Following an integrated approach, the authors explain how the study of parasites requires an understanding of biological concepts such as growth and reproduction, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, and pathology. In this second edition, they further address parasites and parasite relationships in the grand scheme of global changes and their impact.This textbook also reviews the often-neglected positive aspects of parasite infections and how humans have used parasites for their own advantage.Parasitology: An Integrated Approach, 2nd edition includes supplementary learning resources such as self-assessment quizzes, practical exercises, and an extensive collection of photographs.* Now includes parasite life cycles in colour* Strong focus on parasite interactions with other pathogens such as bacteria and viruses* Discusses major advancements in the field of parasite diagnostics* Additional image material and learning resources (quizzes, practical exercises) provided onlineA valuable and comprehensive learning resource for undergraduate students in the biological, biomedical and veterinary sciences and in medicine. It is also of interest to postgraduates and professionals with an interest including but not limited to parasitology, animal welfare, ecology, and medical microbiology.

Transform the next chapter of your life into the best one yetIn Tackle What's Next: Own Your Story, Stack Wins, and Achieve Your Goals in Business and Life, NFL veteran and motivational speaker Eric Wood delivers an inspirational and insightful take on how you can prepare for the next big thing in your life. Whether you're riding high or feeling low, the author shows you how to make your "What's next?" into your best yet.In the book, Wood draws on his own experiences transitioning out of his NFL career and provides you with the tools you need to achieve success in your own circumstances. You'll explore:* How to pivot between opportunities when life forces you to unexpectedly change direction* Strategies for closely examining what you're good at, what you're great at, and what you can contribute to the world with your unique combination of gifts and talents* Ways to adjust your perspective to maintain resilience and toughness in the face of adversityA can't-miss read for anyone looking for proven and straightforward ways to make the next chapter of their life even more exciting than what's come before, Tackle What's Next is your own personal handbook to achievement, resilience, and success.

MODEL-BASED SYSTEM ARCHITECTUREAN UP-TO-DATE EXPLORATION OF THE NEWEST STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES IN SYSTEM ARCHITECTINGIn the newly revised Second Edition of Model-Based System Architecture, a team of expert engineers deliver a detailed and authoritative review of the practice of system architecture in organizations that use models to support the systems engineering process. In the book, readers will find introductions to the fundamentals of architecting systems and using models to assist the architecting process.The latest edition offers refreshed content based on ISO 15288:2015 and a renewed focus on the role of the system architect. New chapters on systems-of-systems, and cyber-physical systems, and system architect tools offer guidance to practicing professionals on how to apply the presented concepts in the real-world.In addition to the latest definitions of the architecture governance and evaluation processes described in ISO 42020 and 42030, the book provides:* A thorough introduction to the value of systems architecting, definitions of system architecture, and model-based system architecture* Comprehensive explorations of model governance, architecture descriptions, patterns, and principles, and the roles of typical architecture stakeholders* Practical discussions of Agile approaches to systems architecture, the FAS Method, and architecture frameworks* In-depth examinations of systems architecting work and necessary soft skills for systems architects* Modeling of system architectures with SysML including a brief overview of SysML v1 and an outlook to SysML v2Perfect for system architects and system engineers, Model-Based System Architecture will also earn a place in the libraries of students and researchers studying functional architectures.

Network ScienceNetwork Science offers comprehensive insight on network analysis and network optimization algorithms, with simple step-by-step guides and examples throughout, and a thorough introduction and history of network science, explaining the key concepts and the type of data needed for network analysis, ensuring a smooth learning experience for readers. It also includes a detailed introduction to multiple network optimization algorithms, including linear assignment, network flow and routing problems.The text is comprised of five chapters, focusing on subgraphs, network analysis, network optimization, and includes a list of case studies, those of which include influence factors in telecommunications, fraud detection in taxpayers, identifying the viral effect in purchasing, finding optimal routes considering public transportation systems, among many others. This insightful book shows how to apply algorithms to solve complex problems in real-life scenarios and shows the math behind these algorithms, enabling readers to learn how to develop them and scrutinize the results.Written by a highly qualified author with significant experience in the field, Network Science also includes information on:* Sub-networks, covering connected components, bi-connected components, community detection, k-core decomposition, reach network, projection, nodes similarity and pattern matching* Network centrality measures, covering degree, influence, clustering coefficient, closeness, betweenness, eigenvector, PageRank, hub and authority* Network optimization, covering clique, cycle, linear assignment, minimum-cost network flow, maximum network flow problem, minimum cut, minimum spanning tree, path, shortest path, transitive closure, traveling salesman problem, vehicle routing problem and topological sortWith in-depth and authoritative coverage of the subject and many case studies to convey concepts clearly, Network Science is a helpful training resource for professional and industry workers in, telecommunications, insurance, retail, banking, healthcare, public sector, among others, plus as a supplementary reading for an introductory Network Science course for undergraduate students.

Thermal DesignDiscover a new window to thermal engineering and thermodynamics through the study of thermal designThermal engineering is a specialized sub-discipline of mechanical engineering that focuses on the movement and transfer of heat energy between two mediums or altered into other forms of energy. Thermal engineers must have a strong knowledge of thermodynamics and the processes that convert generated energy from thermal sources into chemical, mechanical, or electrical energy -- as such, thermal engineers can be employed in many industries, particularly in automotive manufacturing, commercial construction, and the HVAC industry. As part of their job, thermal engineers often have to improve a current system to make it more efficient, and so must be aware of a wide array of variables and familiar with a broad sweep of systems to ensure the work they do is economically viable.In this significantly updated new edition, Thermal Design details the physical mechanisms of standard thermal devices while integrating essential formulas and detailed derivations to give a practical understanding of the field to students. The textbook examines the design of thermal devices through mathematical modeling, graphical optimization, and occasionally computational-fluid-dynamic (CFD) simulation. Moreover, it presents information on significant thermal devices such as heat sinks, thermoelectric generators and coolers, heat pipes, and heat exchangers as design components in larger systems -- all of which are increasingly important and fundamental to numerous fields such as microelectronic cooling, green or thermal energy conversion, and thermal control and management in space.Readers of the Second Edition of Thermal Design will also find:* A new chapter on thermoelectrics that reflects the latest modern technology that has recently been developed* More problems and examples to help clarify points throughout the book* A range of appendices, including new additions, that include more specifics on topicscovered in the book, tutorials for applications, and computational work* A solutions manual provided on a companion websiteThermal Design is a useful reference for engineers and researchers in me chanical engineering, as well as senior undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical engineering.

THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITESThe monograph represents a life-long career in industry and academia and creates an exhaustive and comprehensive narrative that gives a complete understanding of important and state-of-the-art aspects of polymer composites including processing, properties, performance, applications & recyclability.Based on 40 years' experience in both industry and academia, the author's goal is to make a comprehensive and up-to-date account that gives a complete understanding of various aspects of polymer composites covering processing, properties, performance, applications & recyclability.Divided into 8 main chapters, the book treats thermoplastics vs. thermosets and the processing of thermoplastics; filled polymer composites; short fiber reinforced composites; long fiber reinforced composites; continuous fiber reinforced composites; nanocomposites; applications; and recycling polymer composites.Readers can have confidence that:* Thermoplastic Polymer Composites (TPC) gives a comprehensive understanding of polymer composites' processing, properties, applications, and their recyclability;* Provides a complete understanding of man-made as well as natural fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites and explores in depth how short fiber, long fiber, and continuous fiber can transform the entire domain of composites' processing and properties;* Provides a deep understanding of nanocomposites with more than 50 examples covering both commodities as well as engineering thermoplastics. It presents conducting composites and several bio-medical applications of composites that are already passed through laboratories.AudienceThis unique reference book will be of great value to researchers and postgraduate students in materials science, polymer science, as well industry engineers in plastics manufacturing. Those working in product development laboratories of polymer and allied industries will also find it helpful.

Introduction to Energy SystemsAn in-depth introduction to applications and analysis of energy systems, covering both renewable and traditional types of energy systemsIn Introduction to Energy Systems, the content is uniquely designed to cover comprehensive descriptions and assessments of all the key types of energy sources, including fossil fuels-based, nuclear, and renewable energy systems, with a special focus on their design, analysis and assessment, technical and operational aspects, and applications. As a comprehensive resource, the work also introduces many topics not typically covered in other energy system textbooks, such as system design and assessment through exergy, environmental impact assessment of energy systems, and life cycle assessment. From a theory standpoint, the book provides context on the importance of energy and the issues related to energy we face in our world today, with close attention paid to key environmental and sustainability issues. Furthermore, the book includes illustrative examples and problems, and case studies. To aid in seamless reader comprehension, helpful questions and problems are included at the end of each chapter.Sample topics covered in Introduction to Energy Systems include:* Fundamental concepts and thermodynamic principles, traditional and innovative systems, and detailed applications in renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, hydro, and marine energies* Different types of fuels used in energy systems today, discussions of their combustion characteristics with a clear analysis of each one, and analyses and assessments through energy and exergy approaches* Industrial ecology and life cycle assessment, with the intention of clearly assessing the environmental impacts of energy systems* How to write balance equations for mass, energy, entropy and exergy, calculate the required capacities, and find the energy and exergy efficiencies and/or energetic and exegetics coefficient of performance valuesIntroduction to Energy Systems serves as a valuable learning resource for both undergraduate and graduate students studying courses, such as Introduction to Energy Systems, Energy System Design, Renewable Energy, Energy & Sustainability, and Fundamentals of Renewable Energy.

Comprehensive account of Strepsiptera biology, including their taxonomy, morphology, fine structure, physiology, and behaviour, ranging from genes to phylogeny Beautifully illustrated in full color throughout, with original up-to-date material from the author's research collection, Insect from Outer Space: The Biology of Strepsiptera is the first book to provide a comprehensive guide to the unique biology of an intriguing group of parasitoids that, until relatively recently, have remained something of a mystery in terms of both phenotype and genotype. The author explores the exciting biology and life history of these extraordinary insect parasitoids. In addition, the book provides a history of each family, and an account of the questions surrounding the evolution of Strepsiptera, explaining their position within the phylogeny of insects. Written by a leading international expert in the field, this book includes information on: Strepsiptera as one of the least species-rich among insect parasitoids, but parasitise hosts of seven orders and 36 families of insects The two types of polyphenisms that Strepsiptera exhibit are: free-living planidia moulting to endoparasitic larval instars Adult males are free-living, while females are free-living in primitive families, and are endoparasitic and neotenic in derived families Metamorphosis is a crucial process in the evolution of the sexually dimorphic Strepsiptera, and the neotenic females in derived families undergo a metamorphic transformation in the cephalothoracic region Differences in Strepsiptera life cycles between the suborders Mengenillidia (a more ancestral lineage) and Stylopidia (a recent suborder) Insect from Outer Space: The Biology of Strepsiptera is an essential reference work for entomologists and biologists alike who seek to unravel the secrets of these extraordinary creatures. The text is also an excellent learning resource for graduate and undergraduate students because the unique biology of Strepsiptera answers a wide range of biological questions.