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Learn to deploy novel algorithms to improve and secure smart city infrastructureIn Cyberphysical Smart Cities Infrastructures: Optimal Operation and Intelligent Decision Making, accomplished researchers Drs. M. Hadi Amini and Miadreza Shafie-Khah deliver a crucial exploration of new directions in the science and engineering of deploying novel and efficient computing algorithms to enhance the efficient operation of the networks and communication systems underlying smart city infrastructure. The book covers special issues on the deployment of these algorithms with an eye to helping readers improve the operation of smart cities.The editors present concise and accessible material from a collection of internationally renowned authors in areas as diverse as computer science, electrical engineering, operation research, civil engineering, and the social sciences. They also include discussions of the use of artificial intelligence to secure the operations of cyberphysical smart city infrastructure and provide several examples of the applications of novel theoretical algorithms.Readers will also enjoy:* Thorough introductions to fundamental algorithms for computing and learning, large-scale optimizations, control theory for large-scale systems* Explorations of machine learning and intelligent decision making in cyberphysical smart cities, including smart energy systems and intelligent transportation networks* In-depth treatments of intelligent decision making in cyberphysical smart city infrastructure and optimization in networked smart citiesPerfect for senior undergraduate and graduate students of electrical and computer engineering, computer science, civil engineering, telecommunications, information technology, and business, Cyberphysical Smart Cities Infrastructures is an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to solve real-world problems in smart cities.

The most authoritative and complete study guide for people beginning to work with data in the Azure cloudIn MC Azure Data Fundamentals Study Guide: Exam DP-900, expert Cloud Solution Architect Jake Switzer delivers a hands-on blueprint to acing the DP-900 Azure data certification. The book prepares you for the test - and for a new career in Azure data analytics, architecture, science, and more - with a laser-focus on the job roles and responsibilities of Azure data professionals.You'll receive a foundational knowledge of core data concepts, like relational and non-relational data and transactional and analytical data workloads, while diving deep into every competency covered on the DP-900 exam. You'll also get:* Access to complimentary online study tools, including hundreds of practice exam questions, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary* Additional prep assistance with access to Sybex's superior interactive online learning environment and test bank* Walkthroughs of skills and knowledge that are absolutely necessary for current and aspiring Azure data pros in introductory rolesPerfect for anyone just beginning to work with data in the cloud, MC Azure Data Fundamentals Study Guide: Exam DP-900 is a can't-miss resource for anyone prepping for the DP-900 exam or considering a new career working with Azure data.

Dynamic System Modeling & Analysis with MATLAB & PythonA robust introduction to the advanced programming techniques and skills needed for control engineeringIn Dynamic System Modeling & Analysis with MATLAB & Python: For Control Engineers, accomplished control engineer Dr. Jongrae Kim delivers an insightful and concise introduction to the advanced programming skills required by control engineers. The book discusses dynamic systems used by satellites, aircraft, autonomous robots, and biomolecular networks. Throughout the text, MATLAB and Python are used to consider various dynamic modeling theories and examples.The author covers a range of control topics, including attitude dynamics, attitude kinematics, autonomous vehicles, systems biology, optimal estimation, robustness analysis, and stochastic system. An accompanying website includes a solutions manual as well as MATLAB and Python example code.Dynamic System Modeling & Analysis with MATLAB & Python: For Control Engineers provides readers with a sound starting point to learning programming in the engineering or biology domains. It also offers:* A thorough introduction to attitude estimation and control, including attitude kinematics and sensors and extended Kalman filters for attitude estimation* Practical discussions of autonomous vehicles mission planning, including unmanned aerial vehicle path planning and moving target tracking* Comprehensive explorations of biological network modeling, including bio-molecular networks and stochastic modeling* In-depth examinations of control algorithms using biomolecular networks, including implementationDynamic System Modeling & Analysis with MATLAB & Python: For Control Engineers is an indispensable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students seeking practical programming instruction for dynamic system modeling and analysis using control theory.

DRUG TRANSPORTERSDrug transporter fundamentals and relevant principles and techniques, featuring new and expanded chaptersDrug Transporters: Molecular Characterization and Role in Drug Disposition provides in-depth analysis of the conceptual evolution and technical development for studying drug transporters. Contributions by an international panel of leading researchers address advances in transporters as drug targets, transporters in pharmacotherapy, the impact of transporters on drug efficacy and safety, the development of sophisticated model systems and sensitive assay methods, and more. Divided into two parts, the book first provides a thorough overview of relevant drug transporters before detailing the principles of drug transport and associated techniques.The updated and expanded third edition includes new chapters on in vitro-in vivo scale-up of drug transport activities, the ontogeny of drug transporters, the application of physiologically-based pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modeling, and the use of transporters as therapeutic targets for diseases.* Reflects the current state of the field and offers perspectives on future directions* Covers basic knowledge, clinical outcomes, and emerging discoveries in transporter science* Provides up-to-date information on drug transporter families, mechanisms, and clinical implications* Includes extensive references and numerous figures and tables throughoutUnderstandable for novices while offering sufficient depth for more experienced researchers, Drug Transporters: Molecular Characterization and Role in Drug Disposition, Third Edition is an excellent textbook for pharmacological or physiological science courses in drug/membrane transport, and an invaluable reference for academic or industrial scientists working in the transporter field and related areas of drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.

THEORY OF GROUND VEHICLESA leading and authoritative text for advancing ground vehicle mobilityTheory of Ground Vehicles, Fifth Edition presents updated and expanded coverage of the critical factors affecting the performance, handling, and ride essential to the development and design of road and off-road vehicles.Replacing internal combustion engines with zero-emission powerplants in ground vehicles to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions for curbing climate change has received worldwide attention by both the vehicle industry and governmental agencies. To enhance safety, traffic flow, and operating efficiency of road transport, automated driving systems have been under active development. With growing interest in the exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond, research in terramechanics for guiding the development of extraterrestrial rovers has been intensified. In this new edition, these and other topics of interest in the field of ground vehicle technology are explored, and technical data are updated. New features of this edition include:* Expanded coverage of the fundamentals of electric drives, hybrid electric drives, and fuel cell technology* Introduction to the classification and operating principles of the automated driving system and cooperative driving automation* Applications of terramechanics to guiding the development of extraterrestrial rovers* Elaboration on the approach to achieving the optimal operating efficiency of all-wheel drive off-road vehicles* Introduction to updated ISO Standards for evaluating vehicle rideAn updated and comprehensive text and reference for both the educational and professional communities, Theory of Ground Vehicles, Fifth Edition will prove invaluable to aspiring and practicing engineers seeking to solve real-world road and off-road vehicle mobility problems.

DATA MINING AND MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATIONSThe book elaborates in detail on the current needs of data mining and machine learning and promotes mutual understanding among research in different disciplines, thus facilitating research development and collaboration.Data, the latest currency of today's world, is the new gold. In this new form of gold, the most beautiful jewels are data analytics and machine learning. Data mining and machine learning are considered interdisciplinary fields. Data mining is a subset of data analytics and machine learning involves the use of algorithms that automatically improve through experience based on data.Massive datasets can be classified and clustered to obtain accurate results. The most common technologies used include classification and clustering methods. Accuracy and error rates are calculated for regression and classification and clustering to find actual results through algorithms like support vector machines and neural networks with forward and backward propagation. Applications include fraud detection, image processing, medical diagnosis, weather prediction, e-commerce and so forth.The book features:* A review of the state-of-the-art in data mining and machine learning,* A review and description of the learning methods in human-computer interaction,* Implementation strategies and future research directions used to meet the design and application requirements of several modern and real-time applications for a long time,* The scope and implementation of a majority of data mining and machine learning strategies.* A discussion of real-time problems.AudienceIndustry and academic researchers, scientists, and engineers in information technology, data science and machine and deep learning, as well as artificial intelligence more broadly.

An engaging and accessible introduction to deep learning perfect for students and professionals In Deep Learning: A Practical Introduction, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a book complete with coverage of the theoretical and practical elements of deep learning. The book includes extensive examples, end-of-chapter exercises, homework, exam material, and a GitHub repository containing code and data for all provided examples. Combining contemporary deep learning theory with state-of-the-art tools, the chapters are structured to maximize accessibility for both beginning and intermediate students. The authors have included coverage of TensorFlow, Keras, and Pytorch. Readers will also find: Thorough introductions to deep learning and deep learning toolsComprehensive explorations of convolutional neural networks, including discussions of their elements, operation, training, and architecturesPractical discussions of recurrent neural networks and non-supervised approaches to deep learningFulsome treatments of generative adversarial networks as well as deep Bayesian neural networks Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students studying computer vision, computer science, artificial intelligence, and neural networks, Deep Learning: A Practical Introduction will also benefit practitioners and researchers in the fields of deep learning and machine learning in general.

Discover the most recent advances in electromagnetic vorticesIn Electromagnetic Vortices: Wave Phenomena and Engineering Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a cutting-edge treatment of electromagnetic vortex waves, including their theoretical foundation, related wave properties, and several potentially transformative applications.The book is divided into three parts. The editors first include resources that describe the generation, sorting, and manipulation of vortex waves, as well as descriptions of interesting wave behavior in the infrared and optical regimes with custom-designed nanostructures. They then discuss the generation, multiplexing, and propagation of vortex waves at the microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies. Finally, the selected contributions discuss several representative practical applications of vortex waves from a system perspective.With coverage that incorporates demonstration examples from a wide range of related sub-areas, this essential edited volume also offers:* Thorough introductions to the generation of optical vortex beams and transformation optical vortex wave synthesizers* Comprehensive explorations of millimeter-wave metasurfaces for high-capacity and broadband generation of vector vortex beams, as well as orbital angular momentum (OAM) detection and its observation in second harmonic generations* Practical discussions of microwave SPP circuits and coding metasurfaces for vortex beam generation and OAM-based structured radio beams and their applications* In-depth examinations and explorations of OAM multiplexing for wireless communications, wireless power transmission, as well as quantum communications and simulationsPerfect for students of wireless communications, antenna/RF design, optical communications, and nanophotonics, Electromagnetic Vortices: Wave Phenomena and Engineering Applications is also an indispensable resource for researchers in academia, at large defense contractors, and in government labs.

METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS WITH HETEROGENEOUS STRUCTURESA unique book that sheds light on Metal-Organic Frameworks complex systems that often display behaviors that surprise and cannot be easily described.In this book, MOF-based heterostructures technology with key characteristics is completely analyzed and the current state-of-the-art is discussed. The authors focus on the complex heterostructures promoted by MOFs with advantage of their recent new advances for various applications with particular emphasis on their design. As an extension of the design and synthesis, the shaping technology of heterostructure MOFs is also of great significance to the future practical applications in industry (adsorption/desorption, gas storage, catalysis, conductivity, optical activity) of this class of complex porous materials. As this unique book covers all of the aspects of complexity in MOFs with heterogeneous structures, it serves as an essential reference to the concepts of introducing complexity to designing the future new platforms of materials with advanced and superior properties.This important compact book provides the reader with:* The principal aspects of heterogeneity that produce complexity in MOFs, their effects in the structure chemistry, performance and applications* The effects of complexities on the structure of metal-organic frameworks* The roles of complexities on metal-organic frameworks applications* Explanation of synthesis strategies of the complex heterostructure MOFs.AudienceThis book will be beneficial for chemists, materials engineers, advanced postgraduate and graduate students, researchers and specialists who are working in the area of materials design and their chemistry, porous crystalline materials, coordination polymers, hybrid and functional materials, as well as industry professionals, such as those working on selective catalysis and adsorption-separation, optics, gas capture, processes of biological and pharmaceutical.

Apply practical derivatives knowledge to truly test your understanding Derivatives Workbook offers practical instruction for students and professionals seeking additional guidance on working with derivatives instruments.

Ethics and Law for School Psychologists is the single best source of authoritative information on the ethical and legal issues school psychologists face every day.

An introduction to the subject of performance measurement aimed at performance analysts, portfolio managers and senior management within asset management firms and pension fund trustees.

Combine brand and experience into a single, exciting whole to drive growthThe Digital Transformation era has come and gone. Experiential concepts like personalization, transparency, transference, uniquity, and immediacy are now table stakes in an increasingly connected and responsive market. Companies that failed to ante up are already gone--or fading fast.In Make Your Brand Matter, serial entrepreneur and brand strategist Steve Soechtig delivers an eye-opening discussion of the post-Digital Transformation era in which we now live. The book walks you through the evolution of brand and experience, leveraging examples of historical and digitally native brands that have succeeded and failed to seize the digital moment.You'll discover brands that enabled new customer acquisition, customer value optimization, and customer loyalty, all the while realizing that brand and experience are two sides of the same coin. The book also offers:* Strategies, techniques, and activities for teams to capture digital opportunities* Discussions of why brand and experience reinforce one another and how experiences must embrace, reflect, and enforce brand identity* Tactics to accelerate the customer's progression from evaluator to loyal advocateMake Your Brand Matter is an essential resource for marketing professionals. It also belongs on the bookshelves of company founders, owners, managers, executives, and other business leaders seeking to develop their organization's ability to marry brand and experience into one coherent and exciting package.

Applied Smart Health Care InformaticsExplores how intelligent systems offer new opportunities for optimizing the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of information in healthcareApplied Smart Health Care Informatics explores how health information technology and intelligent systems can be integrated and deployed to enhance healthcare management. Edited and authored by leading experts in the field, this timely volume introduces modern approaches for managing existing data in the healthcare sector by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), meta-heuristic algorithms, deep learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), and other smart technologies.Detailed chapters review advances in areas including machine learning, computer vision, and soft computing techniques, and discuss various applications of healthcare management systems such as medical imaging, electronic medical records (EMR), and drug development assistance. Throughout the text, the authors propose new research directions and highlight the smart technologies that are central to establishing proactive health management, supporting enhanced coordination of care, and improving the overall quality of healthcare services.* Provides an overview of different deep learning applications for intelligent healthcare informatics management* Describes novel methodologies and emerging trends in artificial intelligence and computational intelligence and their relevance to health information engineering and management* Proposes IoT solutions that disseminate essential medical information for intelligent healthcare management* Discusses mobile-based healthcare management, content-based image retrieval, and computer-aided diagnosis using machine and deep learning techniques* Examines the use of exploratory data analysis in intelligent healthcare informatics systemsApplied Smart Health Care Informatics: A Computational Intelligence Perspective is an invaluable text for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, academic lecturers, and industry professionals working in the area of healthcare and intelligent soft computing.

The Handbook of Aggregation-Induced Emission explores foundational and advanced topics in aggregation-induced emission, as well as cutting-edge developments in the field, celebrating twenty years of progress and achievement in this important and interdisciplinary field. The three volumes combine to offer readers a comprehensive and insightful interpretation accessible to both new and experienced researchers working on aggregation-induced emission.Perfect for academic researchers working on aggregation-induced emission, this set of volumes is also ideal for professionals and students in the fields of photophysics, photochemistry, materials science, optoelectronic materials, synthetic organic chemistry, macromolecular chemistry, polymer science, and biological sciences.

Der dritte Band des ultimativen Referenzwerks zur Wissenschaft und Anwendung aggregationsinduzierter EmissionenIn Band 3: Emerging Applications befassen sich die Herausgeber mit den Anwendungen von AIEgens in verschiedenen Bereichen, insbesondere für Bio-Imaging, fluoreszierende molekulare Schalter, elektrochrome Materialien, regenerative Medizin, den Nachweis organischer flüchtiger Schadstoffe, Hydrogele und Organogele. In diesem Band werden die folgenden Themen betrachtet:* AIE-aktive Emitter und ihre Anwendung in OLEDs sowie die zirkular polarisierte Lumineszenz von Materialien mit aggregationsinduzierten Emissionen* AIE-Polymerfilme für die optische Sensorik und Energiegewinnung, aggregationsinduzierte Elektrochemilumineszenz sowie Mechanolumineszenzmaterialien mit aggregationsinduzierten Emissionen* Dynamische superauflösende Fluoreszenzbildgebung auf Grundlage von photoschaltbarem fluoreszierendem Spiropyran* Visualisierung von Polymer-Mikrostrukturen* Selbstorganisation von Mizellen und Vesikeln* Neue Strategien für die Biosensorik und Zellbildgebung

Der zweite Band des ultimativen Referenzwerks zur Wissenschaft und Anwendung aggregationsinduzierter EmissionenIn Band 2: Typical AIEgens Design befassen sich die Herausgeber mit dem Design und der Synthese typischer AIEgens, die einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Erforschung der aggregationsinduzierten Emissionen geleistet haben. Es werden die neuesten Fortschritte bei der Entwicklung von Systemen aggregationsinduzierter Emissionen erörtert und es werden neuartige Systeme aggregationsinduzierter Emissionen in Organogelen mit kleinen Molekülen, Polymersomen, metallorganischen Koordinationskomplexen und Metall-Nanoclustern betrachtet. Darüber hinaus erhalten die Leserinnen und Leser:* Eine umfassende Einführung in die Synthese und Anwendung von AIEgens auf Tetraphenylpyrazinbasis, AIEgens auf der Basis von 9,10-Distyrylanthracen sowie der Salicylaldehyd-Schiff-Base* Praktische Erörterungen der aggregationsinduzierten Emissionen der sechsten Hauptgruppe und den Fluoreszenznachweis dynamischer Aggregationsprozesse mit AIEgens* Eine Darstellung zyklischer Triimidazol-Derivate und der Synthese mehrfach phenylsubstituierter Materialien auf Pyrrolbasis mit deren Anwendungen

A groundbreaking exploration of US-China relations as seen through the lens of international financeRising tensions between China and the United States have kept the financial markets on edge as a showdown between the world's two largest economies seems inevitable. But what most people fail to recognise is the major impact that the financial markets themselves have had on the creation and acceleration of the conflict.In Financial Cold War: A View of Sino-US Relations from the Financial Markets, market structure and geopolitical finance expert James Fok explores the nuances of China-US relations from the perspective of the financial markets. The book helps readers understand how imbalances in the structure of global financial markets have singularly contributed to frictions between the two countries.In this book, readers will find:* A comprehensive examination of the development of financial markets in both China and the US, as well as the current US dollar-based global financial system* Insightful observations of the roles of technology, innovation, regulation, taxation, and politics in the markets, and on their resulting effect on US-Sino relations* Thorough explorations of the role of Hong Kong as an intermediary for capital flows between China and the rest of the world* Suggestions for how, balancing the many varying interests, policymakers might be able to devise effective strategies for de-escalating current Sino-US tensionsFinancial Cold War is a can't-miss resource for anyone personally or professionally interested in the intersection of economics and international relations, financial markets, and the infrastructure underlying the international financial system.

This book is a comprehensive guide to nanoformulations revolutionizing agriculture, enhancing sustainability, and advancing agrochemical applications. This book examines state-of-the-art research, emerging challenges, and new opportunities in the field of nanoformulations for agriculture applications. Detailed discussions include the development and use of nanopesticides, nanoformulations for promoting plant growth, and nanotechnology for effective crop disease management. Furthermore, it covers recent trends in the design and production of nano-based formulations and nanocarriers for the efficient delivery of agrochemicals. The book is divided into three sections. The first section introduces readers to agricultural applications and methods for nanoparticle synthesis, their applications, and types of biomasses. It examines the benefits of agriculture and the role of nanotechnology in the agriculture sector. The second section focuses on nanoformulations for plant growth promotion. It covers topics on types of nanoparticles, synthesis methods of nanoparticles, and applications of nanoparticles in the agricultural field. The third section discusses trends, various other applications, and the benefits of using nanocarriers in agriculture. Audience This book is aimed at researchers, engineers and scientists working in agrochemicals, crops, soil, biotechnology (chemistry), microbiology, nano-chemistry/technology/materials/formulations in agriculture applications.

Der Goldstandard unter den Referenzwerken der RechtsmedizinIn der zweiten Auflage des Handbook of Forensic Medicine vermittelt der Herausgeber Burkhard Madea der Leserschaft einen umfassenden, internationalen Ansatz in der Rechtsmedizin mithilfe eines Teams von Experten aus aller Welt. Das Buch enthält neue Inhalte zu den Themen Tatortuntersuchung, Analyse von Blutfleckenmustern, Terroranschläge, Brandkatastrophen, neue psychoaktive Substanzen und Molekularpathologie sowie einen umfassenden Überblick über sämtliche Aspekte der Rechtsmedizin.In den einzelnen Kapiteln werden alle Faktoren der Qualitätskontrolle und Best Practices behandelt. Anhand von Fallstudien werden die dort erläuterten Konzepte veranschaulicht und die Verbindungen zwischen verschiedenen Teildisziplinen hervorgehoben. Für Spezialisten, die täglich im Einsatz sind, werden in jedem Kapitel die Elemente der Routineanalyse behandelt.In der zweiten Auflage des Handbook of Forensic Medicine werden die neuesten Entwicklungen in der forensischen Molekularbiologie, der forensischen Toxikologie, der Molekularpathologie und der Immunhistochemie besprochen. Darüber hinaus bietet das Werk:* Eine gründliche Einführung in die Aufgaben der Rechtsmedizin in der modernen Gesellschaft mit einer Darstellung der internationalen Richtlinien und Akkreditierungen in der Rechtsmedizin* Umfassende Betrachtungen der medizinischen Aspekte des Todes, insbesondere des Wesens und der Definition von Tod, Autopsie und der Identifizierung der Opfer von Massenkatastrophen* Praktische Erörterungen zur Traumatologie und zum gewaltsamen Tod, insbesondere durch Ersticken, Stromschlag und Blitzschlag, Kindstötung und ärztliche Kunstfehler* Tiefgreifende Untersuchungen zum plötzlichen und unerwarteten Tod aus natürlichen Gründen, auch zur Biochemie nach dem TodDieses Buch ist unverzichtbar für jeden Experten in der Rechtsmedizin, Toxikologie und Hämogenetik sowie für alle, die Gutachten für Gerichtsverfahren erstellen sollen. Auch für Rechtsanwälte und Jurastudenten ist es ein ideales Nachschlagewerk.

An insightful discussion and practical guide on how to put customers back into the center of your business modelWith so many digital experiences touching our lives--and businesses--it's understandable to feel like you're drowning in data. There's a dashboard or chart for just about everything, but data alone can't help you understand and empathize with your customers. No amount of it will take you inside their heads, help you see the world through their eyes, or let you experience what it's really like to be your customer. Only human insight from real people can do that.User Tested gives both individual contributors and executives an approachable, pragmatic playbook for stepping beyond standard business metrics and infusing real human insight into every business decision, design, and experience.In this book, you'll:* Learn how businesses became obsessed with data--but disconnected from their customers--and why that's not sustainable* Get the basics about how to capture human insight through user testing, including how to find the right people, ask the right questions, and make sense of and act on all the insights you uncover* Dive into a detailed playbook that shares real-world examples of how you can collect and scale human insight across the teams in your organization--from marketing to product, and beyond* Learn how to evangelize the power of human insight throughout your organization, so every department can create a culture of customer empathy and share a firsthand understanding of customer needs* Find out how companies like Microsoft, AAA Club Alliance, HelloFresh, and Notre Dame's IDEA Center solidly connect with and elicit meaningful feedback from customers in friendlier, faster, and more direct waysPerfect for any industry, User Tested: How the World's Top Companies Use Human Insight to Create Great Experiences was co-authored by the chief insights officer and the CEO of UserTesting--a SaaS company fundamentally changing the way both B2B and consumer brands find out what real people think and feel. The book reflects the authors' commitment to helping you position the customer squarely in the center of your business model by weaving their true voices throughout your company's decision making.

Strategies and concepts for mission-based fundraisingFrom the world's first school of philanthropy, Achieving Excellence in Fundraising is the leading fundraising textbook based on research and steeped in practical expertise. It has long been the go-to reference for fundraising principles, concepts, and techniques. Topics include donor motivations and behaviors, engaging donors at all levels, inclusive and ethical fundraising, and more, with contributions from noted experts in the field. You'll gain insight into the practice of fundraising and the fundraising cycle, reinforced by discussion questions, application exercises, and research-based recommendations.This 5th edition of Achieving Excellence in Fundraising is reimagined to meet the needs of today's fundraisers, their nonprofit employers, and the causes they serve, while maintaining key concepts that stand the test of time. Compelling and timely topics new to this edition include donor-advised funds, crowdfunding, raising money in challenging times, fundraising for social advocacy, and more. The needs of fundraising educators are also a central consideration in the book's organization and contents. Discover why Achieving Excellence in Fundraising is the leading textbook and reference in the field!* Learn the key principles and techniques of philanthropic fundraising, from the experts at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy* Consider today's most pressing issues in fundraising--using research and data to inform practice, engaging a diversity of donors, expressing gratitude effectively, and much more* Utilize research-based fundraising strategies to enhance the success of your organization's efforts and to achieve your professional goalsChapters are written by faculty, alumni, and associates of the prestigious Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The newest edition of this trusted work is an essential source of information for anyone in the fundraising space.