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Here is the updated edition of Wiley's premier reference on the engineering design and analysis of short and medium-span bridges using the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methodology. The text has been thoroughly updated throughout to conform with changes made in the latest edition of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

* Presents a full discussion of corporate governance issues, adopting a holistic approach. * Comprehensively updated and incorporates new codes of practice, policy documents and academic research.

This completely updated guide offers new treatment planning language rooted in evidence based care, as increasingly required by many insurers and funding agencies.

Learn the basics of the five core areas of community and public health Introduction to Community and Public Health covers the basics in each area of community and public health as identified by the Association of Schools of Public Health. In a student-friendly approach, authors Manoj Sharma, Paul W.

Fully updated and revised with the latest research findings and tests on brain-based assessment interventions, this unparalleled resource provides step-by-step guidelines for organizing a processing assessment, selecting appropriate instruments, interpreting results, and identifying processing deficits.

Blending theory with application, Site Analysis offers a cross-disciplinary perspective on the evolving practice of designing sustainable built environments.

Brimming with the most recent changes in immigration laws, this reader-friendly guide includes up-to-date examples of various citizenship forms (plus how to fill them out!), a guide to the citizenship application process, and check-up tests complete with answers. U.S.

Andrew Carnie's bestselling textbook on syntax retains its popularity due to its combination of straightforward language, comprehensive coverage, and numerous exercises. In this third edition, topics have been updated, new exercises added, and the online resources have been expanded.

Becoming a Master Manager is appropriate for management and organizational behavior courses that emphasize critical management skills that yield sound organizational results.

Breakthrough Business Negotiation is a definitive guide to negotiating in any business situation. This smart and practical book by Michael Watkins, a leading expert in negotiation at Harvard Business School, presents principles that apply to any negotiation situation and tools to achieve breakthrough results.

This important resource shows teachers how to be effective and have a life! It puts the spotlight on eight essential routines to use in order to take back time, manage to-do s, and regain control.

Rethinking Pragmatism explores the work of the American Pragmatists, particularly James and Dewey, challenging entrenched views of their positions on truth, meaning, instrumentalism, realism, pluralism and religious beliefs.

How warm will the Earth become and when? What effect will it have on human life? This book answers some of these questions, providing facts and theories that will help you to formulate rational opinions and gain a new way to think about the complexities of the subject and the future of the global environment and climate.

A guide to the entire process of psychological assessment. It presents practitioners with a framework to help make the process of psychological assessment quicker, easier. It offers a model designed to ensure that assessors provide ethical and competent services and make useful contributions to the lives of the individuals they assess.

Practical Methods for Biocatalysis and Biotransformations is a "how-to" guide focusing on commercially available enzymes and strains of microorganisms that are readily obtained from culture collections.

Raising Goats For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of owning, caring for, and the day-to-day benefits of raising goats. It breaks down the complicated process of choosing and purchasing the right goat breed to meet your needs and getting facilities for your goat set up.

Contemporary Clinical Psychology, Third Edition introduces students to this fascinating profession from an integrative, biopsychosocial perspective.

As the perfect complement to the highly acclaimed Environmental Organic Chemistry, this companion volume enriches the textbook with illustrative examples, applications, practical problems, and case studies.

Ready-to-use lessons for teaching basic life skills to adolescents with special needsThis book offers teachers and parents a unique collection of more than 200 worksheets to help adolescents with special needs build the life skills they need to achieve independence and succeed in everyday life.

Depression is a very real problem. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that, on any given day, 121 million people worldwide suffer from depression. This book presents facts on depression and explains the options for dealing with it. It covers the various types of depression; detecting and diagnosing depression; seeking help; and more.

Much more than just an anthology, this survey of humanity's search for the meaning of life includes the latest contributions to the debate, a judicious selection of key canonical essays, and insightful commentary by internationally respected philosophers.

Anticipating your questions about homeschooling, this title answers them with real-life accounts by parents who have opted to homeschool their children. It includes topics such as: deciding at what age to begin; determining your kid's learning style and teaching to it; teaching special needs children; and networking with other homeschoolers.

This 1971 classic on linear models features material that can be understood by any statistician who understands matrix algebra and basic statistical methods.

In his original groundbreaking book Thomas Bulkowski created a popular reference for all technical investors and traders. Now updated in its second edition, the book contains new performance statistics for both bull and bear markets, 23 new patterns, and includes a second section devoted to ten event patterns.

SPECTROSCOPY FOR MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATIONLearn foundational and advanced spectroscopy techniques from leading researchers in physics, chemistry, surface science, and nanoscienceIn Spectroscopy for Materials Characterization, accomplished researcher Simonpietro Agnello delivers a practical and accessible compilation of various spectroscopy techniques taught and used to today. The book offers a wide-ranging approach taught by leading researchers working in physics, chemistry, surface science, and nanoscience. It is ideal for both new students and advanced researchers studying and working with spectroscopy.Topics such as confocal and two photon spectroscopy, as well as infrared absorption and Raman and micro-Raman spectroscopy, are discussed, as are thermally stimulated luminescence and spectroscopic studies of radiation effects on optical materials.Each chapter includes a basic introduction to the theory necessary to understand a specific technique, details about the characteristic instrumental features and apparatuses used, including tips for the appropriate arrangement of a typical experiment, and a reproducible case study that shows the discussed techniques used in a real laboratory.Readers will benefit from the inclusion of:* Complete and practical case studies at the conclusion of each chapter to highlight the concepts and techniques discussed in the material* Citations of additional resources ideal for further study* A thorough introduction to the basic aspects of radiation matter interaction in the visible-ultraviolet range and the fundamentals of absorption and emission* A rigorous exploration of time resolved spectroscopy at the nanosecond and femtosecond intervalsPerfect for Master and Ph.D. students and researchers in physics, chemistry, engineering, and biology, Spectroscopy for Materials Characterization will also earn a place in the libraries of materials science researchers and students seeking a one-stop reference to basic and advanced spectroscopy techniques.

Covering the concepts and fundamentals of efficient energy systems, this volume, written and edited by a global team of experts, also goes into the practical applications that can be utilized across multiple industries, for both the engineer and the student.There is not a single industry which will not be transformed by machine learning and Internet of Things (IoT). IoT and machine learning have altogether changed the technological scenario by letting the user monitor and control things based on the prediction made by machine learning algorithms. There has been substantial progress in the usage of platforms, technologies and applications that are based on these technologies. These breakthrough technologies affect not just the software perspective of the industry, but they cut across areas like smart cities, smart healthcare, smart retail, smart monitoring, control, and others. Because of these "game changers," governments, along with top companies around the world, are investing heavily in its research and development. Keeping pace with the latest trends, endless research, and new developments is paramount to innovate systems that are not only user-friendly but also speak to the growing needs and demands of society.This volume is focused on saving energy at different levels of design and automation including the concept of machine learning automation and prediction modeling. It also deals with the design and analysis for IoT-enabled systems including energy saving aspects at different level of operation.The editors and contributors also cover the fundamental concepts of IoT and machine learning, including the latest research, technological developments, and practical applications. Valuable as a learning tool for beginners in this area as well as a daily reference for engineers and scientists working in the area of IoT and machine technology, this is a must-have for any library.This outstanding new volume: Handles the fundamentals of system design including the concept of energy saving aspects at different levelsIs useful for all engineering students for learning the fundamentals of system design and automation with machine learning and IoTWill be helpful for researchers and designers to find out key parameters for future projects and current applicationsAudience: Engineers and scientists across many fields, including petroleum and process engineers, chemical engineers, electrical engineers working with power systems, and students at the university and post-graduate level studying energy topics

A practical guide for anyone who aspires to become data analytics-savvyData analytics has become central to the operation of most businesses, making it an increasingly necessary skill for every manager and for all functions across an organisation. Data Analytics for Organisational Development: Unleashing the Potential of Your Data introduces a methodical process for gathering, screening, transforming, and analysing the correct datasets to ensure that they are reliable tools for business decision-making. Written by a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, this accessible guide explains and illustrates the application of data analytics for organizational development and design, with particular focus on Customer and Strategy Analytics, Operations Analytics and Workforce Analytics.Designed as both a handbook and workbook, Data Analytics for Organisational Development presents the application of data analytics for organizational design and development using case studies and practical examples. It aims to help build a bridge between data scientists, who have less exposure to actual business issues, and the "non-data scientists." With this guide, anyone can learn to perform data analytics tasks from translating a business question into a data science hypothesis to understanding the data science results and making the appropriate decisions. From data acquisition, cleaning, and transformation to analysis and decision making, this book covers it all. It also helps you avoid the pitfalls of unsound decision making, no matter where in the value chain you work.* Follow the "Five Steps of a Data Analytics Case" to arrive at the correct business decision based on sound data analysis* Become more proficient in effectively communicating and working with the data experts, even if you have no background in data science* Learn from cases and practical examples that demonstrate a systematic method for gathering and processing data accurately* Work through end-of-chapter exercises to review key concepts and apply methods using sample data setsData Analytics for Organisational Development includes downloadable tools for learning enrichment, including spreadsheets, Power BI slides, datasets, R analysis steps and more. Regardless of your level in your organisation, this book will help you become savvy with data analytics, one of today's top business tools.

CYBERSECURITY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTLearn to secure your local government's networks with this one-of-a-kind resourceIn Cybersecurity and Local Government, a distinguished team of researchers delivers an insightful exploration of cybersecurity at the level of local government. The book makes a compelling argument that every local government official, elected or otherwise, must be reasonably knowledgeable about cybersecurity concepts and provide appropriate support for it within their governments. It also lays out a straightforward roadmap to achieving those objectives, from an overview of cybersecurity definitions to descriptions of the most common security challenges faced by local governments.The accomplished authors specifically address the recent surge in ransomware attacks and how they might affect local governments, along with advice as to how to avoid and respond to these threats. They also discuss the cybersecurity law, cybersecurity policies that local government should adopt, the future of cybersecurity, challenges posed by Internet of Things, and much more.Throughout, the authors provide relevant field examples, case studies of actual local governments, and examples of policies to guide readers in their own application of the concepts discussed within.Cybersecurity and Local Government also offers:* A thorough introduction to cybersecurity generally, including definitions of key cybersecurity terms and a high-level overview of the subject for non-technologists.* A comprehensive exploration of critical information for local elected and top appointed officials, including the typical frequencies and types of cyberattacks.* Practical discussions of the current state of local government cybersecurity, with a review of relevant literature from 2000 to 2021.* In-depth examinations of operational cybersecurity policies, procedures and practices, with recommended best practices.Perfect for local elected and top appointed officials and staff as well as local citizens, Cybersecurity and Local Government will also earn a place in the libraries of those studying or working in local government with an interest in cybersecurity.