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Overcome the fears and challenges of life--seven of Jon Gordon's most inspiring quick reads in one collection.Bestselling author and inspirational speaker Jon Gordon has devoted his life to helping people reach their greatest potential. He is celebrated for the way he takes complex subjects and distills them into engaging stories--infusing optimism, encouragement, positivity, and grit into the lives of millions of people around the world.The Jon Gordon Inspiring Quick Reads Box Set features seven of the author's most powerful books on overcoming fear and anxiety, nurturing personal growth and positivity, thriving through change, creating clarity and focus, cultivating teamwork, and creating meaningful and lasting success.* The Shark and the Goldfish, a fable that strengthens the courage and confidence you need to overcome fear and uncertainty in difficult times--and thrive! Features charming illustrations and an action plan filled with practical tips and proven strategies.* The Positive Dog, a delightful story that shows you that we all have two dogs inside of us: one is positive, the other is negative. Learn how feeding your positive dog also nourishes those around you--to everyone's immense benefit!* One Word shows you how to create simplicity in your world and develop a discipline for life through the power of just one word. Discover your yearly word to positively impact all six dimensions of your life--and lead the way to clarity and success.* Life Word shares a simple yet powerful tool that identifies the word that will inspire you to leave your greatest legacy. Follow the step-by-step process that will help you live your best life with a renewed sense of confidence, purpose, and passion.* The Coffee Bean, a powerful illustrated fable that teaches you how to transform your environment, overcome challenges, and create positive change in yourself and those around you.* The Garden, the spiritual fable that brings the power of faith, hope, and love to real life. Infused with thought-provoking ideas and practical strategies, this life-changing story shows you how to overcome fear with faith, encouragement, truth, and belief--for yourself and the people you love and care about.* Stick Together delivers a critical message about the power of belief, ownership, connection, love, inclusion, consistency, and hope. This illustrated fable takes you on an inspirational journey that will help you and your team create an unbreakable bond, persevere through challenges, overcome obstacles, and create enduring success--together.The time-tested wisdom and practical guidance contained in The Jon Gordon Inspiring Quick Reads Box Set is invaluable for CEOs and leaders, team members and coworkers, parents, mentors, coaches, and individuals looking to instill passion, purpose, and achievement into every aspect of their lives.

In diesem Buch werden die verschiedenen Aspekte der Gummi-Gummi-Haftung betrachtet. Gummi ist ein Polymer mit einer Glasübergangstemperatur deutlich unterhalb der Raumtemperatur, daher sind die Ketten bei Raumtemperatur und höheren Temperaturen äußerst mobil. Diese Eigenschaft macht das Material sehr vielseitig. Gummi wird in zahlreichen Anwendungen eingesetzt, vom Bergbau über Fahrzeugreifen bis zum Space-Shuttle. In all diesen Fällen werden Gummimischungen in Verbundstoffen verwendet und zusammengefügt. Je höher die Haftung, desto höher ist auch die Verbindungsfestigkeit. Die Grundsätze der Adhäsionswissenschaft und -technik werden umfassend genutzt, um bessere Verbindungen und somit nützlichere Produkte herzustellen. Der Inhalt dieses Werks ist nicht nur von theoretischer Bedeutung, sondern hat auch Auswirkungen auf die Praxis. Die Gummi-Gummi-Haftung ist ein allgegenwärtiges Thema. Daher ist das Buch ein wichtiges Hilfsmittel für Wissenschaftler, Mitarbeitende in der Forschung und Entwicklung, Beschäftigte in Unternehmen sowie Personen, die sich in der Praxis mit Gummi und Haftung beschäftigen.Das Buch findet in den unterschiedlichsten Fachgebieten Verwendung (Polymere, Materialwissenschaft, Verfahrenstechnik, Chemie usw.). Zunächst wird das Material Gummi vorgestellt, es folgt eine Charakterisierung von Gummi, Angaben zu Gummioberflächen und -verbindungen und schließlich befassen sich die weiteren Kapitel mit der Gummi-Gummi-Haftung. Die wissenschaftlichen Aspekte, die zum Verständnis der Technik erforderlich sind, werden hervorgehoben. Das Werk enthält eine ausführliche Darstellung der Haftung zwischen unvulkanisierten Elastomeren, der Selbstheilung von Elastomeren, der Haftung zwischen Elastomermischungen durch Co-Vernetzung, der Haftung zwischen teilvulkanisierten Gummimischungen und teilvulkanisierten Gummimischungen, der Haftung zwischen vulkanisiertem Gummi und unvulkanisiertem Gummi oder teilvulkanisiertem Gummi sowie der Haftung zwischen vulkanisiertem Gummi und vulkanisiertem Gummi.

This book addresses the topic of integrated digitization of plants on an objective basis and in a holistic manner by sharing data, applying analytics tools and integrating workflows via pertinent examples from industry. It begins with an evaluation of current performance management practices and an overview of the need for a "Connected Plant" via digitalization followed by sections on "Connected Assets: Improve Reliability and Utilization," "Connected Processes: Optimize Performance and Economic Margin " and "Connected People: Digitalizing the Workforce and Workflows and Developing Ownership and Digital Culture," then culminating in a final section entitled "Putting All Together Into an Intelligent Digital Twin Platform for Smart Operations and Demonstrated by Application cases."

Master the techniques necessary to build and use computational models of porous media fluid flowIn The Mathematics of Fluid Flow Through Porous Media, distinguished professor and mathematician Dr. Myron B. Allen delivers a one-stop and mathematically rigorous source of the foundational principles of porous medium flow modeling. The book shows readers how to design intelligent computation models for groundwater flow, contaminant transport, and petroleum reservoir simulation.Discussions of the mathematical fundamentals allow readers to prepare to work on computational problems at the frontiers of the field. Introducing several advanced techniques, including the method of characteristics, fundamental solutions, similarity methods, and dimensional analysis, The Mathematics of Fluid Flow Through Porous Media is an indispensable resource for students who have not previously encountered these concepts and need to master them to conduct computer simulations.Teaching mastery of a subject that has increasingly become a standard tool for engineers and applied mathematicians, and containing 75 exercises suitable for self-study or as part of a formal course, the book also includes:* A thorough introduction to the mechanics of fluid flow in porous media, including the kinematics of simple continua, single-continuum balance laws, and constitutive relationships* An exploration of single-fluid flows in porous media, including Darcy's Law, non-Darcy flows, the single-phase flow equation, areal flows, and flows with wells* Practical discussions of solute transport, including the transport equation, hydrodynamic dispersion, one-dimensional transport, and transport with adsorption* A treatment of multiphase flows, including capillarity at the micro- and macroscalePerfect for graduate students in mathematics, civil engineering, petroleum engineering, soil science, and geophysics, The Mathematics of Fluid Flow Through Porous Media also belongs on the bookshelves of any researcher who wishes to extend their research into areas involving flows in porous media.

Master CEH v11 and identify your weak spotsCEH: Certified Ethical Hacker Version 11 Practice Tests are the ideal preparation for this high-stakes exam. Five complete, unique practice tests are designed to help you identify weak spots in your understanding, so you can direct your preparation efforts efficiently and gain the confidence--and skills--you need to pass. These tests cover all section sections of the exam blueprint, allowing you to test your knowledge of Background, Analysis/Assessment, Security, Tools/Systems/Programs, Procedures/Methodology, Regulation/Policy, and Ethics. Coverage aligns with CEH version 11, including material to test your knowledge of reconnaissance and scanning, cloud, tablet, and mobile and wireless security and attacks, the latest vulnerabilities, and the new emphasis on Internet of Things (IoT). The exams are designed to familiarize CEH candidates with the test format, allowing them to become more comfortable apply their knowledge and skills in a high-pressure test setting. The ideal companion for the Sybex CEH v11 Study Guide, this book is an invaluable tool for anyone aspiring to this highly-regarded certification.Offered by the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants, the Certified Ethical Hacker certification is unique in the penetration testing sphere, and requires preparation specific to the CEH exam more than general IT security knowledge. This book of practice tests help you steer your study where it needs to go by giving you a glimpse of exam day while there's still time to prepare.* Practice all seven sections of the CEH v11 exam* Test your knowledge of security, tools, procedures, and regulations* Gauge your understanding of vulnerabilities and threats* Master the material well in advance of exam dayBy getting inside the mind of an attacker, you gain a one-of-a-kind perspective that dramatically boosts your marketability and advancement potential. If you're ready to attempt this unique certification, the CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker Version 11 Practice Tests are the major preparation tool you should not be without.

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

Capitalize on the latest educational research and youth voices to inform your teaching and become more culturally and developmentally awareIn Who's In My Classroom?, accomplished educator and author delivers an inspirational and practical combination of true stories from teens in Youth Communication's award-winning writing program and the most current educational research. The book links theories of adolescent development and identity formation to best practices in real-world classrooms where teachers strive to form supportive relationships with students.In this book, you'll find:* Narrative and explanations of the most cutting-edge research in educational and developmental psychology and cultural competence* Excerpts from stories by students specifically written and edited with social and emotional learning competencies in mind* Practical and concrete strategies for administrators and teachers to implement for sustainable improvement in learning outcomes for their students, including the use of Youth Communication's storiesPerfect for K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators, Who's In My Classroom? is also an indispensable resource for higher education professionals and pre-service teachers seeking a practical guide to help them become more developmentally and culturally responsive in their work.

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

This text provides readers with an introduction to the theory, implementation and application of GPS. It simplifies a complex system for those wanting to use it in practical applications and offers readers the engineering, mathematical, and physics background to understand how it operates.

Figliola and Beasley s 6th edition of Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements provides a time-tested and respected approach to the theory of engineering measurements. An emphasis on the role of statistics and uncertainty analysis in the measuring process makes this text unique.

Securing Delay-Tolerant Networks with BPSecOne-stop reference on how to secure a Delay-Tolerant Network (DTN), written by experienced industry insidersSecuring Delay-Tolerant Networks with BPSec answers the question, "How can delay-tolerant networks be secured when operating in environments that would otherwise break many of the common security approaches used on the terrestrial Internet today?"The text is composed of three sections: (1) security considerations for delay-tolerant networks, (2) the design, implementation, and customization of the BPSec protocol, and (3) how this protocol can be applied, combined with other security protocols, and deployed in emerging network environments.The text includes pragmatic considerations for deploying BPSec in both regular and delay-tolerant networks. It also features a tutorial on how to achieve several important security outcomes with a combination of security protocols, BPSec included.Overall, it covers best practices for common security functions, clearly showing designers how to prevent network architecture from being over-constrained by traditional security approaches.Written by the lead author and originator of the BPSec protocol specification, Securing Delay-Tolerant Networks (DTNs) with BPSec includes information on:* The gap between cryptography and network security, how security requirements constrain network architectures, and why we need something different* DTN stressing conditions, covering intermittent connectivity, congested paths, partitioned topologies, limited link state, and multiple administrative controls* Securing the terrestrial internet, involving a layered approach to security, the impact of protocol design on security services, and securing the internetworking and transport layers* A delay-tolerant security architecture, including desirable properties of a DTN secure protocol, fine-grained security services, and protocol augmentationSecuring Delay-Tolerant Networks (DTNs) with BPSec is a one-stop reference on the subject for any professional operationally deploying BP who must use BPSec for its security, including software technical leads, software developers, space flight mission leaders, network operators, and technology and product development leaders in general.

APPLIED BIOSTATISTICS FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCESIn this newly revised edition of Applied Biostatistics for the Health Sciences, accomplished statistician Dr. Richard Rossi delivers a robust and easy-to-understand exploration of statistics in the context of applied health science and biostatistics. The book covers sample design, logistic regression, experimental design, survival analysis, basic statistical computation, and many more topics with a strong focus on the correct use and interpretation of statistics. The author also explains how to assess the quality of observed data, how to collect quality data, and the use of confidence intervals in conjunction with hypothesis and significance tests.* A thorough introduction to biostatistics, including explanations of fundamental concepts like populations, samples, statistics, biomedical studies, and data set examples* A comprehensive exploration of population descriptions, including qualitative and quantitative variables, multivariate data, measures of dispersion, and probability* Practical discussions of random sampling, summarizing random samples, and the measurement of the reliability of statistics* In-depth examinations of confidence intervals, statistical hypothesis testing, simple and multiple linear regression, and experimental designPerfect for health science and biostatistics students and professors at the upper undergraduate and graduate levels, Applied Biostatistics for the Health Sciences is also a must-read reference for practitioners and professionals in the fields of pharmacy, biochemistry, nursing, health care informatics, and the applied health sciences.

Enables readers to learn how to design and implement algorithms for efficient and secure smart technologies Algorithms for Smart World Technologies explains the fundamentals of key algorithms and their application in a variety of use cases, covering the factors, assumptions, and models essential for the design of a real-world algorithm and discussing the importance of advanced algorithms in the use of modern world technologies such as AI, IoT, and Blockchain. Each chapter is written to provide a self-contained treatment of one major topic. Collectively, the chapters have been designed and carefully integrated to be entirely complementary with respect to definitions, terminology, and notation. Chapters are divided into three parts-complexities, paradigms, and recent applications-and at the beginning of each part, a detailed introduction explaining each subject area is provided. The foundational subjects are supported by end-of-chapter exercises and case studies, while the application-focused chapters are supported by projects to give worked experience. Written by two highly qualified authors in academia, sample topics covered in Algorithms for Smart World Technologies include: Complexities, including complex systems and algorithms, measuring efficiency, types of systems, and types of complexities Ethics bounds, including algorithms ethics maps, algorithmic traceability, social ethics, environmental ethics, and parameters and thresholdsAlgorithmic paradigms, including the design of an algorithm, the divide and conquer algorithm, backtracking, exhaustive search, solvability, and reducibilityIntelligent search algorithms, including solution space, uninformed, and informed search algorithms, evolutionary algorithms, and nature-inspired algorithmsSmart transportation, including scheduling algorithms for vehicular traffic and opportunistic communication for VANETWritten for developers and domain experts who want to explore the opportunities and challenges of designing and developing algorithms and protocols for Smart-world problems, Algorithms for Smart World Technologies is an authoritative resource on the topic that provides both foundational knowledge and guidance on practical applications.

Your small business survival guide for the remote work environmentIn Remote Work Technology: Keeping Your Small Business Thriving From Anywhere, experienced SaaS and telecommunications entrepreneur Henry Kurkowski delivers a step-by-step walkthrough for using SaaS technology and communication apps to power your small business from anywhere on the planet.You'll learn how to capitalize on the ability to hire a geographically distributed workforce and excel at serving clients at a distance. You'll also discover why and how you need to alter your approach to management and spot the common pitfalls that litter the way to a truly distributed business.This important book includes:* Valuable case studies of businesses that embraced the reality of remote working during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and cautionary tales of unexpected challenges that arose during the transition.* Discussions of how to incorporate remote workers into efficient workflows to increase your business' productivity* Explorations of how to support your employees when you can't just pop into their officePerfect for small business founders, owners, and managers, Remote Work Technology is also a must-read guide for independent contractors who work directly with small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Prepare for success on the challenging CASP+ CAS-004 examIn the newly updated Second Edition of CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Practice Tests Exam CAS-004, accomplished cybersecurity expert Nadean Tanner delivers an extensive collection of CASP+ preparation materials, including hundreds of domain-by-domain test questions and two additional practice exams.Prepare for the new CAS-004 exam, as well as a new career in advanced cybersecurity, with Sybex's proven approach to certification success. You'll get ready for the exam, to impress your next interviewer, and excel at your first cybersecurity job.This book includes:* Comprehensive coverage of all exam CAS-004 objective domains, including security architecture, operations, engineering, cryptography, and governance, risk, and compliance* In-depth preparation for test success with 1000 practice exam questions* Access to the Sybex interactive learning environment and online test bankPerfect for anyone studying for the CASP+ Exam CAS-004, CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Practice Tests Exam CAS-004 is also an ideal resource for anyone with IT security experience who seeks to brush up on their skillset or seek a valuable new CASP+ certification.

Explore the theory and applications of superatomic clusters and cluster assembled materialsSuperatoms: Principles, Synthesis and Applications delivers an insightful and exciting exploration of an emerging subfield in cluster science, superatomic clusters and cluster assembled materials. The book presents discussions of the fundamentals of superatom chemistry and their application in catalysis, energy, materials science, and biomedical sciences.Readers will discover the foundational significance of superatoms in science and technology and learn how they can serve as the building blocks of tailored materials, promising to usher in a new era in materials science. The book covers topics as varied as the thermal and thermoelectric properties of cluster-based materials and clusters for CO2 activation and conversion, before concluding with an incisive discussion of trends and directions likely to dominate the subject of superatoms in the coming years.Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:* A thorough introduction to the rational design of superatoms using electron-counting rules* Explorations of superhalogens, endohedrally doped superatoms and assemblies, and magnetic superatoms* A practical discussion of atomically precise synthesis of chemically modified superatoms* A concise treatment of superatoms as the building blocks of 2D materials, as well as superatom-based ferroelectrics and cluster-based materials for energy harvesting and storagePerfect for academic researchers and industrial scientists working in cluster science, energy materials, thermoelectrics, 2D materials, and CO2 conversion, Superatoms: Principles, Synthesis and Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of interested professionals in chemistry, physics, materials science, and nanoscience.

Antennas From Theory to PracticeComprehensive coverage of the fundamentals and latest developments in antennas and antenna designIn the newly revised Second Edition of Antennas: From Theory to Practice, renowned researcher, engineer, and author Professor Yi Huang delivers comprehensive and timely coverage of issues in modern antenna design and theory. Practical and accessible, the book is written for engineers, researchers, and students who work with radio frequency/microwave engineering, radar, and radio communications.The book details the basics of transmission lines, radiowaves and propagation, antenna theory, antenna analysis and design using industrial standard design software tools and the theory of characteristic modes, antenna measurement equipment, facilities, and techniques. It also covers the latest developments in special topics, like small and mobile antennas, wide- and multi-band antennas, automotive antennas, RFID, UWB, metamaterials, reconfigurable and MIMO antennas, and more.The new edition includes up to date information on a wide variety of newly relevant topics and trends, like adaptive impedance matching, the theory of characteristic modes, antenna materials and fabrication processes, and over-the-air (OTA) antenna system measurements. Many questions and examples are provided which enhances the ­learning experience.The book covers:* An introduction to circuit concepts and transmission lines, including lumped and distributed element systems, transmission line theory, and the Smith Chart* An exploration of field concepts and radiowaves, including wave equations and solutions and radiowave propagation mechanisms, characteristics, and models* Discussions of antenna basics and popular antennas, including wire-type antennas, aperture-type antennas, and antenna arrays* Information about antenna manufacturing and measurements, including antenna measurement facilities and methods* The use of industrial standard simulation tools for antenna design and analysisPerfect for engineers and researchers who work in RF engineering or radar and radio communications, Antennas: From Theory to Practice, Second Edition will also earn a place on the bookshelves of university students seeking a concise and practical introduction to the basics of antennas and antenna design.

The 107th volume in this series for organic chemists in academia and industry presents critical discussions of the following widely used organic reactions:ENANTIOSELECTIVE HYDROFORMYLATIONToshiki Tazawa, Andreas Phanopoulos, and Kyoko NozakiHAUSER?KRAUS, SAMMES, STAUNTON?WEINREB, AND TAMURA ANNULATIONSCharles B. de Koning, Kathy Hadje Georgiou, Joseph P. Michael, and Amanda L. Rousseau

There is a newfound interest in architectural education. This AD is a survey of some of the best contemporary architecture student work in the world. The most forward-looking architecture schools worldwide are reinventing pedagogy in the hope of developing radical syllabi that are a rich mix of the virtual and the actual. Design education is changing and adapting to compensate for the new material changes to the discipline, and is being used to disentangle old, outmoded spatial practices and replace them with new paradigms of space and representation. This issue showcases the students and teachers who are pushing the envelope of architecture in extraordinary ways, offering their insights into its future materiality and spatial dexterity. It premieres a new young generation of architects who are likely to become names in the architectural profession and possibly important teachers themselves. Their work has been selected by their own influential teachers of architecture who describe the studio methodologies - and reasons for them - that prompted the work.Contributors: Daniel K Brown, Jane Burry, Nat Chard, Odile Decq, Evan Douglis, Riet Eeckhout, Mark Garcia, Nicolas Hannequin, Perry Kulper, Elena Manferdini, Mark Morris, Hani Rashid, and Michael Young.Featured institutions: A Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan; Architectural Association, London; Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London; Carleton University, Ottawa; CONFLUENCE Institute for Innovation and Creative Strategies in Architecture, Paris; Cooper Union, New York; University of Greenwich, London; KU Leuven, Belgium; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York; Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles; Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne; Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand; and the University of Applied Arts, Vienna

An insightful analysis of confined chemical systems for theoretical and experimental scientistsChemical Reactivity in Confined Systems: Theory and Applications presents a theoretical basis for the molecular phenomena observed in confined spaces. The book highlights state-of-the-art theoretical and computational approaches, with a focus on obtaining physically relevant clarification of the subject to enable the reader to build an appreciation of underlying chemical principles.The book includes real-world examples of confined systems that highlight how the reactivity of atoms and molecules change upon encapsulation. Chapters include discussions on recent developments related to several host-guest systems, including cucurbit[n]uril, ExBox+4, clathrate hydrates, octa acid cavitand, metal organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), zeolites, fullerenes, and carbon nanotubes. Readers will learn how to carry out new calculations to understand the physicochemical behavior of confined quantum systems.Topics covered include:* A thorough introduction to global reactivity descriptors, including electronegativity, hardness, and electrophilicity* An exploration of the Fukui function, as well as dual descriptors, higher order derivatives, and reactivity through information theory* A practical discussion of spin dependent reactivity and temperature dependent reactivity* Concise treatments of population analysis, reaction force, electron localization functions, and the solvent effect on reactivityPerfect for academic researchers and graduate students in theoretical and computational chemistry and confined chemical systems, Chemical Reactivity in Confined Systems: Theory and Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals working in the areas of catalysis, supramolecular chemistry, and porous materials.

A collection of insider accounts describing the organizational impact of COVID-19In The Great Lockdown: Lessons Learned During the Pandemic from Organizations Around the Globe, expert strategists Shivaji Das, Aroop Zutshi , and Janesh Janardhanan deliver an insightful exploration of this once-in-a-lifetime event to unearth invaluable learnings for the future. Told through the experiences of CXOs at billion-dollar companies, star start-ups, and non-profits from around the world, the book chronicles the ups and downs of sophisticated organizations as they navigated the COVID-19 crisis through initiatives impacting people, processes, and technology.* Revealing case studies contributed by the CXOs of companies spanning multiple geographies - from the USA to Iran, Uganda to Hong Kong, and multiple sectors - social media, technology, aviation, luxury retail, healthcare, etc.* Incisive analyses of the techniques and strategies that worked--or didn't--for organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, covering the role and evolution of leadership, organizational culture, innovation and digitization* Practical guidance for business leaders to apply to their own firms in times of great economic upheaval: the next pandemic, climate disasters, cyber-attacksThe leaders contributing their organization's survival and revival stories include those from Julius Baer, SAP, Terumo, IndiGrid, Tapsi, Fonterra, Hornet Networks, Globalization Partners, beCuriou, GoGoX, Abacus Pharma, Real Wear Inc, SOS Children's Villages, Bangalore International Airport, and A Lange & Sohne.Perfect for executives, managers, and other business leaders, The Great Lockdown is an invaluable addition to the libraries of anyone interested in case studies of corporate resilience and endurance in the face of unprecedented economic challenges.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SIGNALSA practical guide to wireless communication systems and conceptsWireless technologies and services have evolved significantly over the last couple of decades, and Wireless Communication Signals offers an important guide to the most recent advances in wireless communication systems and concepts grounded in a practical and laboratory perspective. Written by a noted expert on the topic, the book provides the information needed to model, simulate, test, and analyze wireless system and wireless circuits using modern instrumentation and computer aided design software.Designed as a practical resource, the book provides a clear understanding of the basic theory, software simulation, hardware test, and modeling, system component testing, software and hardware interactions and co-simulations. This important book:* Provides organic and harmonized coverage of wireless communication systems* Covers a range of systems from radio hardware to digital baseband signal processing* Presents information on testing and measurement of wireless communication systems and subsystems* Includes MATLAB file codesWritten for professionals in the communications industry, technical managers, and researchers in both academia and industry. Wireless Communication Signals introduces wireless communication systems and concepts from both a practical and laboratory perspective.

Move beyond the checklist and fully protect yourself from third-party cybersecurity riskOver the last decade, there have been hundreds of big-name organizations in every sector that have experienced a public breach due to a vendor. While the media tends to focus on high-profile breaches like those that hit Target in 2013 and Equifax in 2017, 2020 has ushered in a huge wave of cybersecurity attacks, a near 800% increase in cyberattack activity as millions of workers shifted to working remotely in the wake of a global pandemic.The 2020 SolarWinds supply-chain attack illustrates that lasting impact of this dramatic increase in cyberattacks. Using a technique known as Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), a sophisticated hacker leveraged APT to steal information from multiple organizations from Microsoft to the Department of Homeland Security not by attacking targets directly, but by attacking a trusted partner or vendor. In addition to exposing third-party risk vulnerabilities for other hackers to exploit, the damage from this one attack alone will continue for years, and there are no signs that cyber breaches are slowing.Cybersecurity and Third-Party Risk delivers proven, active, and predictive risk reduction strategies and tactics designed to keep you and your organization safe. Cybersecurity and IT expert and author Gregory Rasner shows you how to transform third-party risk from an exercise in checklist completion to a proactive and effective process of risk mitigation.* Understand the basics of third-party risk management* Conduct due diligence on third parties connected to your network* Keep your data and sensitive information current and reliable* Incorporate third-party data requirements for offshoring, fourth-party hosting, and data security arrangements into your vendor contracts* Learn valuable lessons from devasting breaches suffered by other companies like Home Depot, GM, and EquifaxThe time to talk cybersecurity with your data partners is now.Cybersecurity and Third-Party Risk is a must-read resource for business leaders and security professionals looking for a practical roadmap to avoiding the massive reputational and financial losses that come with third-party security breaches.

Learn to live and lead with enthusiasm and optimism, impact your team, and transform your culture In Row the Boat, Minnesota Golden Gophers Head Coach P.J. Fleck and bestselling author Jon Gordon deliver an inspiring message about what you can achieve when you approach life with a never-give-up philosophy. The book shows you how to choose enthusiasm and optimism as your guiding lights instead of being defined by circumstances and events outside of your control.Discover how to put the three key components of row the boat into practice in your life:* The Oar: The energy. Only you can dictate whether your oar is in the water or whether you take it out and decide not to use it.* The Boat: The sacrifice. The more you give, serve, and make your life about helping others, the better and more fulfilled your life will be, and the bigger your boat gets.* The Compass: The direction. The vision you have for your life and the people you surround yourself with help create the dream of where you want to go.Perfect for athletes, coaches, business leaders, and anyone else who hopes to squeeze a little more enjoyment and productivity out of life, Row the Boat will propel leaders, teams, and organizations to greater heights than they have ever reached before.

INTERNET OF MEDICAL THINGS (IOMT)Providing an essential addition to the reference material available in the field of IoMT, this timely publication covers a range of applied research on healthcare, biomedical data mining, and the security and privacy of health records.With their ability to collect, analyze and transmit health data, IoMT tools are rapidly changing healthcare delivery. For patients and clinicians, these applications are playing a central part in tracking and preventing chronic illnesses -- and they are poised to evolve the future of care.In this book, the authors explore the potential applications of a wave of sensor-based tools--including wearables and stand-alone devices for remote patient monitoring--and the marriage of internet-connected medical devices with patient information that ultimately sets the IoMT ecosystem apart.This book demonstrates the connectivity between medical devices and sensors is streamlining clinical workflow management and leading to an overall improvement in patient care, both inside care facilities and in remote locations.

CYBER-PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMSGather detailed knowledge and insights into cyber-physical systems behaviors from a cutting-edge reference written by leading voices in the fieldIn Cyber-Physical Distributed Systems: Modeling, Reliability Analysis and Applications, distinguished researchers and authors Drs. Huadong Mo, Giovanni Sansavini, and Min Xie deliver a detailed exploration of the modeling and reliability analysis of cyber physical systems through applications in infrastructure and energy and power systems. The book focuses on the integrated modeling of systems that bring together physical and cyber elements and analyzing their stochastic behaviors and reliability with a view to controlling and managing them.The book offers a comprehensive treatment on the aging process and corresponding online maintenance, network degradation, and cyber-attacks occurring in cyber-physical systems. The authors include many illustrative examples and case studies based on real-world systems and offer readers a rich set of references for further research and study.Cyber-Physical Distributed Systems covers recent advances in combinatorial models and algorithms for cyber-physical systems modeling and analysis. The book also includes:* A general introduction to traditional physical/cyber systems, and the challenges, research trends, and opportunities for real cyber-physical systems applications that general readers will find interesting and useful* Discussions of general modeling, assessment, verification, and optimization of industrial cyber-physical systems* Explorations of stability analysis and enhancement of cyber-physical systems, including the integration of physical systems and open communication networks* A detailed treatment of a system-of-systems framework for the reliability analysis and optimal maintenance of distributed systems with aging componentsPerfect for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science, electrical engineering, cyber security, industrial and system engineering departments, Cyber-Physical Distributed Systems will also earn a place on the bookshelves of students taking courses related to reliability, risk and control engineering from a system perspective. Reliability, safety and industrial control professionals will also benefit greatly from this book.

Discover a one-of-a-kind blueprint to equity analyst success from an industry leaderIn Survival Kit for an Equity Analyst: The Essentials You Must Know, veteran analyst Shin Horie delivers a must-read, practical guide on the analysis of companies and industries. The book offers a guide to conducting industry-level analysis from a global perspective, with a particular emphasis on adjustments necessary for covering companies in emerging markets. Readers will also get:* A robust background on the basic process flow of company analysis and valuation* Guidelines for examining earnings drivers in major industries* Tips on the qualitative profiling of companies and how to dig deeper to find nuance that financial statements don't expressPerfect for early-career equity analysts themselves, as well as corporate managers who seek to understand how their organisations will be scrutinized and examined by finance professionals, Survival Kit for an Equity Analyst offers readers an insightful narrative on the necessary ingredients for success in this demanding field.