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International GAAP 2021International GAAP 2021 is a detailed guide to interpreting and implementing International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). By setting IFRS in a relevant business context, it provides insights on how complex practical issues should be resolved in the real world of global financial reporting. This book is an essential tool for anyone applying, auditing, interpreting, regulating, studying or teaching IFRS.Written by EY financial reporting professionals from around the world, this three-volume guide to reporting under IFRS provides a global perspective on the application of IFRS. The book explains complex technical accounting issues clearly by setting IFRS in a practical context with numerous worked examples and hundreds of illustrations from the published financial reports of major listed companies from around the world.Volume 1 contains the following chapters and sections:* International GAAP* The IASB's Conceptual Framework* Presentation of financial statements and accounting policies* Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations* First-time adoption* Consolidated financial statements* Consolidation procedures and non-controlling interests* Separate and individual financial statements* Business combinations* Business combinations under common control* Investments in associates and joint ventures* Joint arrangements* Disclosure of interests in other entities* Fair value measurement* Foreign exchange* Hyperinflation* Intangible assets* Property, plant and equipment* Investment property* Impairment of fixed assets and goodwill* Capitalisation of borrowing costs* InventoriesIndex of extracts from financial statements for all three volumesIndex of standards for all three volumesIndex for all three volumesThis book is printed on acid-free paper, responsibly manufactured from well-managed FSC-certified forests and other controlled sources.This material has been prepared for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as accounting, tax, legal or other professional advice. Please refer to your advisors for specific advice.ey.com/igaap

The experts at Oliver Wight provide business leaders with invaluable information for integrating the tactical planning processIntegrated Tactical Planning (ITP) is an essential process for regularly re-aligning product, demand, and supply plans in the short term, thereby giving the Executive team the confidence that operational activities are being well managed, unless they formally hear otherwise. This cross-functional re-planning process is vital to responding to change, increasing competitiveness, and reducing costs. Integrated Tactical Planning: Respond to Change, Increase Competitiveness and Reduce Costs helps senior executives devote more time to strategy and other value-added activities by deploying ITP practices throughout their organization.Written by the leadership team at Oliver Wight, one of the world's most respected firms for effectively integrating business processes and improving business outcomes, this authoritative resource offers a contemporary view of the processes, behavior change methods, and new technology for implementing ITP processes. Throughout the text, the authors share business-proven concepts, define fundamental terms, and provide real-life examples of how Integrated Tactical Planning has been applied in various industries and businesses. Clear and accurate chapters cover essential topics including strategy alignment, product and demand plan execution, supply scheduling, performance improvement, and more. Presenting the information necessary to get an organization started on its Integrated Tactical Planning journey, this book:* Describes how to manage and align product portfolio changes and new products within a single management process* Explains the mechanisms and behavioral requirements for an organization to successfully execute Integrated Tactical Planning* Offers methods for improving reaction time and cost-effectively responding to changes in Demand and Supply* Reviews different design and deployment strategies, structures and roles, and the key ITP elements such as process definition and sustainability* Features a comprehensive case study that details the challenges and results experienced by an Oliver Wight client company that implemented Integrated Tactical PlanningIntegrated Tactical Planning: Respond to Change, Increase Competitiveness and Reduce Costs is a must-have book for senior executives, leaders, managers, and planners at organizations of any size across all industries.

Machine learning techniques are increasingly being used to address problems in computational biology and bioinformatics. Novel machine learning computational techniques to analyze high throughput data in the form of sequences, gene and protein expressions, pathways, and images are becoming vital for understanding diseases and future drug discovery. Machine learning techniques such as Markov models, support vector machines, neural networks, and graphical models have been successful in analyzing life science data because of their capabilities in handling randomness and uncertainty of data noise and in generalization. Machine Learning in Bioinformatics compiles recent approaches in machine learning methods and their applications in addressing contemporary problems in bioinformatics approximating classification and prediction of disease, feature selection, dimensionality reduction, gene selection and classification of microarray data and many more.

Become a LinkedIn power user and harness the potential of social sellingWith the impact of COVID, remote working has become big, and so has the use of digital/virtual sales tools. More sales teams want and need to understand how to use social media platforms like LinkedIn to sell, and most do not use it properly. The Ultimate LinkedIn Sales Guide is the go-to book and guide for utilizing LinkedIn to sell. It covers all aspects of social and digital selling, including building the ultimate LinkedIn profile, using the searching functions to find customers, sending effective LinkedIn messages (written, audio & video), creating great content that generates sales, and all the latest tips and tricks, strategies and tools. With the right LinkedIn knowledge, you can attract customers and generate leads, improving your sales numbers from the comfort and safety of your computer.No matter what you are selling, LinkedIn can connect you to buyers. If you're savvy, you can stay in touch with clients and generate more repeat sales, build trust, and create engaging content that will spread by word-of-mouth--the most powerful sales strategy around. This book will teach you how to do all that and more. In The Ultimate LinkedIn Sales Guide you will learn how to:* Use the proven 4 Pillars of Social Selling Success to improve your existing LinkedIn activities or get started on a firm footing* Create the Ultimate LinkedIn Profile, complete with a strong personal brand that could catapult you to industry leader status* Generate leads using LinkedIn, then build and manage relationships with connected accounts to turn those leads into customers* Utilize little-known LinkedIn "power tools" to grow your network, send effective messages, and write successful LinkedIn articles* And so much more!The Ultimate LinkedIn Sales Guide is a must read for anyone wishing to utilise LinkedIn to improve sales.

CORPORATE CYBERSECURITYAn insider's guide showing companies how to spot and remedy vulnerabilities in their security programsA bug bounty program is offered by organizations for people to receive recognition and compensation for reporting bugs, especially those pertaining to security exploits and vulnerabilities. Corporate Cybersecurity gives cyber and application security engineers (who may have little or no experience with a bounty program) a hands-on guide for creating or managing an effective bug bounty program. Written by a cyber security expert, the book is filled with the information, guidelines, and tools that engineers can adopt to sharpen their skills and become knowledgeable in researching, configuring, and managing bug bounty programs.This book addresses the technical aspect of tooling and managing a bug bounty program and discusses common issues that engineers may run into on a daily basis. The author includes information on the often-overlooked communication and follow-through approaches of effective management. Corporate Cybersecurity provides a much-needed resource on how companies identify and solve weaknesses in their security program. This important book:* Contains a much-needed guide aimed at cyber and application security engineers* Presents a unique defensive guide for understanding and resolving security vulnerabilities* Encourages research, configuring, and managing programs from the corporate perspective* Topics covered include bug bounty overview; program set-up; vulnerability reports and disclosure; development and application Security Collaboration; understanding safe harbor and SLAWritten for professionals working in the application and cyber security arena, Corporate Cybersecurity offers a comprehensive resource for building and maintaining an effective bug bounty program.

Microcontroller Prototypes with Arduino and a 3D PrinterDiscover a complete treatment of microcomputer programming and application development with Arduino and 3D printersMicrocontroller Prototypes with Arduino and a 3D Printer: Learn, Program, Manufacture delivers a comprehensive guide to learning microcontrollers that's perfectly suited to educators, researchers, and manufacturers. The book provides readers with a seasoned expert's perspective on the process of microcomputer programming and application development. Carefully designed and written example code and explanatory figures accompany the text, helping the reader fully understand and retain the concepts described within.The book focuses on demonstrating how to craft creative and innovative solutions in embedded systems design by providing practical and illustrative methods and examples. An accompanying website includes functioning and tested source code and learning exercises and the book relies on freeware development tools for the creation of firmware and software code, 3D printed enclosures, and debugging. It allows the reader to work with modern sensors and collect sensor data to a host PC for offline analysis. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:* A thorough introduction to the art of embedded computers, including their interdisciplinarity, TPACK analysis, and the impact of microcontroller technology on the maker industry* An exploration of embedded programming with Arduino, including number representation and special-function codes and C common language reference* A discussion of hardware interfaces with the outside world, including digital pin interface, analog pin interface, UART serial interface, I2C, and SPI* A treatment of sensors and data acquisition, including environmental measurements with Arduino Uno, orientation and motion detection with Teensy, gesture recognition with TinyZero, and color sensing with Micro:bit* A variety of supplementary resources--including source codes and examples--hosted on an accompanying website to be maintained by the author: www.mikroct.com.Perfect for researchers and undergraduate students in electrical and electronic engineering or computer engineering, Microcontroller Prototypes with Arduino and a 3D Printer: Learn, Program, Manufacture will also earn a place in the libraries of hardware engineers, embedded system designers, system engineers, and electronic engineers.

Discover the role of machine learning and artificial intelligence in business forecasting from some of the brightest minds in the fieldIn Business Forecasting: The Emerging Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning accomplished authors Michael Gilliland, Len Tashman, and Udo Sglavo deliver relevant and timely insights from some of the most important and influential authors in the field of forecasting. You'll learn about the role played by machine learning and AI in the forecasting process and discover brand-new research, case studies, and thoughtful discussions covering an array of practical topics. The book offers multiple perspectives on issues like monitoring forecast performance, forecasting process, communication and accountability for forecasts, and the use of big data in forecasting.You will find:* Discussions on deep learning in forecasting, including current trends and challenges* Explorations of neural network-based forecasting strategies* A treatment of the future of artificial intelligence in business forecasting* Analyses of forecasting methods, including modeling, selection, and monitoringIn addition to the Foreword by renowned researchers Spyros Makridakis and Fotios Petropoulos, the book also includes 16 "opinion/editorial" Afterwords by a diverse range of top academics, consultants, vendors, and industry practitioners, each providing their own unique vision of the issues, current state, and future direction of business forecasting.Perfect for financial controllers, chief financial officers, business analysts, forecast analysts, and demand planners, Business Forecasting will also earn a place in the libraries of other executives and managers who seek a one-stop resource to help them critically assess and improve their own organization's forecasting efforts.

Boost your financial health so you're ready for any economic or personal upheavalCrisis is inevitable--but it doesn't have to torpedo your finances! Financial Security For Dummies offers proven advice to help you prep your finances for the next economic downturn, personal setback, pandemic, plague of locusts--or anything else life throws your way. This book contains the historical perspective and up-to-date info you'll need to anticipate, understand, and navigate a wide range of personal financial challenges.If your monthly income and expenses are on steady ground and you're ready to secure your financial future, this is the For Dummies guide for you. Not only will you create a plan to keep your family's finances afloat during turbulent times, but you'll also be liberated from the pressure to "keep up with the Joneses" so you can make smarter financial decisions, starting today. This book will help you:* Gain an understanding of how unforeseen personal or global events could affect your financial life* Learn strategies for protecting your assets when economic downturns and other emergencies occur* Feel confident in your unique path to financial freedom so you can remain calm when life takes an unexpected turn* Build a survival plan for protecting yourself with broader safety nets, better money decisions, and improved financial literacyWhether you want to reduce your stress surrounding your financial goals or take advantage of financial opportunities crises create, Financial Security For Dummies will equip you to navigate financial challenges and ultimately achieve peace of mind.

Go deeper than the Black History you may think you know!Black American History For Dummies reveals the terrors and struggles and celebrates the triumphs of Black Americans. This handy book goes way beyond what you may have studied in school, digging into the complexities and the intrigues that make up Black America. From slavery and the Civil Rights movement to Black Wall Street, Juneteenth, redlining, and Black Lives Matter, this book offers an accessible resource for understanding the facts and events critical to Black history in America.The history of Black Americans is the history of Americans; Americans dance to Black music, read Black literature, watch Black movies, and whether they know it or not reap the benefits of the vibrant political, athletic, and sociological contributions of Black Americans. With this book, you can dive into history, culture, and beyond. See how far there's yet to go in the approach to studying Black American culture and ending racism.* Get the authoritative story on the growth and evolution of Black America from slavery, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, the Civil Rights era through to today* Discover the Black artists, musicians, athletes, and leaders who have made the United States what it is* Develop a fuller understanding of concerns about police brutality and other front-and-center race issues* Find out how every aspect of American life connects to Black historyBlack American History For Dummies is for anyone who needs to learn or re-learn the true history about Black Americans.

Provides guidance on creating a sustainable, inclusive, equitable, and compassionate business model that will thrive in businesses globallyDiversity, equity, and inclusion programs are a must for today's corporations, yet many corporations worldwide have failed to establish real equality in an actionable, measurable way. Corporations Compassion Culture: Leading Your Business toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion takes a new and more effective approach to driving equity and inclusion in the corporate world, focusing on how a culture of compassion can lead to more vibrant, higher performing teams. You'll learn how many standard corporate activities actually damage employees' well-being and engagement--and how to dismantle those practices. You'll also learn how to build a new and better corporate environment that responds to all employees' needs and meets shareholders' demands for stability and risk mitigation.Author Keesa Schreane delivers insight into what it takes for businesses to drive real social and corporate change toward inclusion and equity, while sharing her personal story about the challenges of being a woman of color in today's corporate environment. Through hard work, talent, and--you guessed it--compassion, she has risen to become one of today's luminaries in the area of responsible leadership in global corporations. Business executives, HR directors, diversity and inclusion professionals, and sustainability leaders will value her direct, no-nonsense approach. Learn to:* Identify behaviors, practices, and activities that may be damaging your employees' well-being, engagement, and productivity* Measure and continuously evolve culture promoting risk mitigation, reputation preservation, employee retention, customer satisfaction, and profit generation.* Adopt new approaches to treat employees, customers, and shareholders compassionately and equally, and dismantle the old ways* Retain the best talent and survive new realities, all while creating tremendous loyalty, innovation, and financial payoffThis book will enable you to create strategies and tactics for integrating racial, cultural and gender equity, inclusion, and compassion into businesses in a way that enriches society, employees, and the corporate entity itself.

Let the CEO of Rework Work help you understand diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts to actively remove bias from the workplaceDismantling unhealthy workplaces involves much more than talking about it, and more than charts, graphs, and statistics--it requires action. Although it's increasingly common for businesses of all shapes and sizes to appreciate the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, many are often unaware of bias in the cultures they've created. Others might know there's a problem, but don't know how to properly address it.UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias At Work helps you understand concepts of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion, shows you how to identify bias, and provides you with the tools for actively removing barriers and ensuring equity throughout your organization. Written by Stacey Gordon--CEO of Rework Work, a company on a mission to reduce bias in global talent acquisition and management--this real-world handbook offers step-by-step guidance on creating workplace cultures where employees feel they belong.UNBIAS teaches you to:* Identify and address bias in the workplace* Understand what you can do to be more inclusive* Handle potentially uncomfortable conversations* Discuss race in an authentic and meaningful way* Use workplace-proven tools that make concepts of diversity and equity actionable* Help your employee resource groups without giving them extra work* Place accountability on organizational policies that allow biased behaviorUNBIAS is a must-have resource for all employers, managers, and HR professionals seeking to create and sustain healthy, inclusive, and equitable workplace environments.

Master digital design with VLSI and Verilog using this up-to-date and comprehensive resource from leaders in the fieldDigital VLSI Design Problems and Solution with Verilog delivers an expertly crafted treatment of the fundamental concepts of digital design and digital design verification with Verilog HDL. The book includes the foundational knowledge that is crucial for beginners to grasp, along with more advanced coverage suitable for research students working in the area of VLSI design. Including digital design information from the switch level to FPGA-based implementation using hardware description language (HDL), the distinguished authors have created a one-stop resource for anyone in the field of VLSI design.Through eleven insightful chapters, you?ll learn the concepts behind digital circuit design, including combinational and sequential circuit design fundamentals based on Boolean algebra. You?ll also discover comprehensive treatments of topics like logic functionality of complex digital circuits with Verilog, using software simulators like ISim of Xilinx. The distinguished authors have included additional topics as well, like:* A discussion of programming techniques in Verilog, including gate level modeling, model instantiation, dataflow modeling, and behavioral modeling* A treatment of programmable and reconfigurable devices, including logic synthesis, introduction of PLDs, and the basics of FPGA architecture* An introduction to System Verilog, including its distinct features and a comparison of Verilog with System Verilog* A project based on Verilog HDLs, with real-time examples implemented using Verilog code on an FPGA boardPerfect for undergraduate and graduate students in electronics engineering and computer science engineering, Digital VLSI Design Problems and Solution with Verilogalso has a place on the bookshelves of academic researchers and private industry professionals in these fields.

Your step-by-step guide to iPhone masteryiPhone Portable Genius delivers a practical and simple guide to quickly learning everything you need to know about the iPhone. Whether you're a novice user with Apple products or a seasoned pro, you'll find a wealth of info designed to show you how to configure your iPhone, set up accounts, manage your contacts and appointments, take stunning pictures, and surf the web. All while keeping your identity and accounts private and secure.Before you know it, you'll be:* Mastering the touchscreen* Setting up your iPhone to suit the way you work and play* Connecting your iPhone to Wi-Fi and setting up your phone as an internet hub* Solving the most common iPhone problems* Getting the most out of emailWith straightforward and step-by-step instructions in a portable and convenient package and engaging illustrations, iPhone Portable Genius is the ideal resource for owners and users of one of the world's most popular phones.

Your genius-level guide to Excel excellenceExcel Portable Genius covers the key features of Microsoft Excel in a concise, fast-paced, portable format that provides the perfect quick and easy-to-follow reference for novices and experienced users alike. Written by seasoned tech expert and trainer Lisa A. Bucki, it answers the nine key questions Excel users are most likely to face in their work and adds some hot tips and advice on this incredibly useful--but sometimes difficult-to-learn--program's lesser-known features.* Build formulas to perform powerful calculations* Format data to make it easy to find interpret and to highlight key results* Sort and filter to organize or display specific information* Chart data to pinpoint changes and identify trends* Communicate results by printing and sharingComplete with a comprehensive index and extensive illustrations complementing straightforward instructions, this is the ideal guide to mastery of the world's most popular spreadsheet program.

Power up your proficiency with this genius guide to popular Microsoft 365 appsDo you want to make your Microsoft 365 account a productivity behemoth? Do you want to squeeze every last bit of awesome from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and learn a little more about Outlook, too? Microsoft 365 Portable Genius has got you covered. A seasoned tech expert and trainer, author Lisa A. Bucki shows you how to build Word documents, Excel workbooks, and PowerPoint presentations the right way, as well as how to use high-impact design techniques to make your documents pop.This book answers 11 key questions about how to make the most of Microsoft 365, providing genius tips as it leads you through the essentials. You'll learn how to:* Tackle common skills like creating files, adding basic content, navigating in a file, making selections, copying and moving content, and saving files* Build a new Word document by using outlining, bullets and numbering, columns, and other features for creating and enhancing content* Enhance Excel workbook files by organizing data on different sheets, filling entries, creating range names, and entering powerful, accurate formulas* Develop a PowerPoint presentation by choosing the right layout for each slide and adding content to placeholders, and then transform it into an on-screen show with transitions and animations* Add punchy design and branding by using text formatting, themes, and graphics in your files* Use lists, tables, and charts to make data easier to interpret* Create, send, reply to, and organize email in Outlook, as well as add contacts Share file contents on paper or digitally* Check out the Online Bonus Appendix at Wiley for more genius coverage of topics including additional Excel formula review techniques, essential Excel functions, theme colors and fonts changes, and WordArtWhether you have used Office in the past or are new to its subscription successor Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Portable Genius provides the expert guidance you need to work smarter in Microsoft 365.

Your no-fluff, fast-paced guide to everything Windows 10This handy, jargon-free guide is designed to help you quickly learn whatever you need to know about Windows 10. Perfect for novices and experienced users alike, you'll get tips, tricks, and savvy advice on how to install programs, set up user accounts, play music and other media files, download photos from your digital camera, go online, set up and secure an email account, and much, much more.* Shows how to perform more than 150 Windows tasks, including working with files, digital images, and media; customizing Windows; optimizing performance; and sharing a computer with multiple users* Covers installing and repairing applications, system maintenance, setting up password-protected accounts, downloading photos to your computer, and staying safe onlineWith concise, easy-to-follow instructions, and its small, portable size, this is the ideal, on-the-go guide for Windows 10 users everywhere.

Increase your iPad IQ with this genius-level guide to the Apple iPadIf you want to squeeze every last bit of incredible from your Apple iPad we've got you covered with this newly revised iPad Portable Genius. Want to learn how to connect to a network? How to configure your tablet? How to surf the web more comfortably? All while keeping your identity and accounts private and secure?With the iPad Portable Genius as your guide, you'll unlock the full potential of your iPad in no time at all. You'll learn how to:* Get the most out of sending and receiving your email* Have fun with your images and take crystal-clear photos every time* Shoot and edit video right on your iPad* Manage your busy schedule with calendarsPerfect for anyone looking to save time and reveal the true power and flexibility of their iPad, the iPad Portable Genius, Fourth Edition contains all the new, engaging, and extensively illustrated info you need to master your tablet.

Discover the future of the financial services industry with this insightful new resource on Contextual and Conscious BankingIn Banks and Fintech on Platform Economies: Contextual and Conscious Banking, accomplished fintech professional and author Paolo Sironi delivers an insightful examination of how platform theory, born outside of financial services, will make its way inside banking and financial markets to radically transform the way firms do business.You'll learn why the financial services industry must master the necessary shift of focus from selling business outputs to selling client outcomes. You'll also discover how to steer the industry towards new forms of digital transformation underpinned by Contextual Banking and Conscious Banking platform strategies that will benefit stakeholders of all kinds.This important book:* Describes the shift in mindset necessary to help banks strengthen and extend the reach of their Banking-as-a-Service and Banking-as-a-Platform operations.* Shows how a renewed interpretation of fundamental uncertainty inspires the usage of exponential technologies to achieve architectural resilience, and open the reference theory to spring new business models centered on clients' and ecosystems' antifragility.* Financial services industry can break-out from a narrow space of value-generation to reclaim top spot against bigtech contenders, enjoying greater flexibility and adaptability at lower digital costsPerfect for CEOs, business leaders, regulators, fintech entrepreneurs, wealth managers, behavioral finance researchers and professionals working at financial technology companies, Banks and Fintech on Platform Economieswill also earn a place in the libraries of bankers seeking a firm grasp of the rapidly evolving outcome economy and a view about the future of the industry.

With the public enhanced awareness towards eco-preservation, eco-safety and health concerns, environmentally benign, nontoxic and sustainable bioresource materials produced mainly from non-food crops have revolutionized all industrial sectors particularly textile industry. In recent years, textile industries in developed countries are getting increasing interest in global interest due to the varied and changing world market conditions in terms of price, durability and fiber mixtures as well as design, colors, weight, ease of handling and product safety. The increasing environmental and health concerns owing to the use of large quantities of water and hazardous chemicals in conventional textile finishing processes lead to the design and development of new dyeing strategies and technologies. Effluents produced from these textiles wet processing industries are very diverse in chemical composition, ranging from inorganic finishing agents, surfactants, chlorine compounds, salts, total phosphate to polymers and organic products.This aspect forced western countries to exploit their high technical skills in the advancements of textile materials for high quality technical performances, and development of cleaner production technologies for cost effective and value-added textile materials. Therefore, vast and effective research investigations have been undertaken all over the world to minimize the negative environmental impact of synthetic chemical agents through the sustainable harvest of eco-friendly bioresource materials.The book will discuss following research developments in academic and industry:* Improvement in dye extraction and its applications* Impact of textile dyeing on environment* Textile finishing by natural and ecofriendly means* Natural dyes as environmental-friendly bioresource products* Textile effluent remediation via physical, chemical and biological processes.

PEEK "UNDER THE HOOD" OF BIG DATA ANALYTICSThe world of big data analytics grows ever more complex. And while many people can work superficially with specific frameworks, far fewer understand the fundamental principles of large-scale, distributed data processing systems and how they operate. In Foundations of Data Intensive Applications: Large Scale Data Analytics under the Hood, renowned big-data experts and computer scientists Drs. Supun Kamburugamuve and Saliya Ekanayake deliver a practical guide to applying the principles of big data to software development for optimal performance.The authors discuss foundational components of large-scale data systems and walk readers through the major software design decisions that define performance, application type, and usability. You???ll learn how to recognize problems in your applications resulting in performance and distributed operation issues, diagnose them, and effectively eliminate them by relying on the bedrock big data principles explained within.Moving beyond individual frameworks and APIs for data processing, this book unlocks the theoretical ideas that operate under the hood of every big data processing system.Ideal for data scientists, data architects, dev-ops engineers, and developers, Foundations of Data Intensive Applications: Large Scale Data Analytics under the Hood shows readers how to:* Identify the foundations of large-scale, distributed data processing systems* Make major software design decisions that optimize performance* Diagnose performance problems and distributed operation issues* Understand state-of-the-art research in big data* Explain and use the major big data frameworks and understand what underpins them* Use big data analytics in the real world to solve practical problems

A comprehensive resource on environmental modelling that shows how to simplify complex environmental systemsThis unique guide gives an overview of environmental modelling with a focus on simplifying complex environmental systems. Written for students and practitioners in environmental science, engineering and ecology, the book reviews all of the current software, tools and techniques used for modelling environmental processes, and gives practical examples from a wide variety of disciplines, such as climatology, ecology, hydrology, geomorphology and civil engineering.To further aid in reader comprehension, a companion website provides colour images and links to resources and chapter support pages. The website also includes data sets relating to case studies, exercises, and model animations. Topics covered in the book include:* An overview of modelling and model building* Current and future approaches to environmental modelling* Models for environmental management* Modelling land-use change, ice sheet modelling* Using OpenSource data and AIThis book is suitable for final-year undergraduates and postgraduates in environmental modelling, environmental science, civil engineering, and biology who are already familiar with the subject and moving on to specialize in the field. It will also appeal to professionals interested in the environmental sciences, including environmental consultants, government employees, civil engineers, geographers, ecologists, meteorologists, and geochemists.

Apply lean principles to your next architectural project and improve your bottom line with the help of this practical volumeLean Architecture: Excellence in Project Delivery shows readers a path to improve their project delivery via the application of lean concepts and process management. Authors Michael Czap and Gregory Buchanan challenge readers to reexamine their approach to architectural practice and projects by presenting a unique and compelling alternative.Lean Architecture details the crucial metrics and implementation strategies that combine to improve the efficiency and profitability of projects taken on by firms of all sizes. Readers will learn to:* Maximize the use of their resources to deliver superior results in less time* Minimize waste, cost, and inefficiency in their firm's operations* Move between radically different project scales while retaining efficient and effective processesLean Architecture is perfect for firm leaders, project managers, and project architects who seek to improve their ability to deliver better results while reducing their cost base. Students, designers and emerging professionals will also benefit by learning key principles for more effectively executing design ideas.

The latest edition of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management conveys to both advanced students and practitioners the diverse operational and strategic content of the subjects of logistics and supply chain management. Logistics is a key driver of globalization and facilitator of international trade and development.

Owing to the extensive interest in construction of functional metal organic frameworks (FMOFs), this book discusses the roles of functional groups on the structure and application of metal organic frameworks (MOFs). The contents of the book are classified based on the structural and chemical properties of organic functions, in order to make readers able to compare the different effects of each function on the structure and application of the MOFs.In each chapter, the chemical properties of applied functional groups are gathered to give deeper insight into the roles of organic functions in the structure and application of MOFs. In the function-application properties, the authors discuss how a functional group can dominate the host-guest chemistry of the MOFs and how this host-guest chemistry can expand the effectiveness and efficiency of the material in different fields of applications. Finally, function-structure properties are discussed. In function-application properties, it is discussed how a functional group can affect the topology, porosity, flexibility and stability of the framework. The features of this subject are novel and are presented for the first time.

NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES AND PHYTOCHEMICALS IN DRUG DISCOVERYExplore novel drug discovery updates from medicinal plants to help fight the devastating effects of neglected tropical diseasesNeglected Tropical Diseases and Phytochemicals in Drug Discovery delivers a comprehensive exploration of the drug discovery process as it pertains to neglected tropical diseases. The book covers recent advancements in drug discovery, as well as druggable targets and new challenges facing the industry. It offers readers expansive discussions of specific diseases, including protozoan, helminth, bacterial, viral, fungal, and ectoparasitic infections.This book provides readers with insightful perspectives from leading industry voices on fifty years of trends and progress in the search for new, safe, and affordable therapeutic drugs in the fight against neglected tropical diseases. It includes information beneficial to researchers in a variety of fields of biology, chemistry, medicine, and pharmaceuticals.The distinguished authors cover topics including the effects of phytochemicals on the causative agent of leprosy and the potential applicability of phytochemicals in the management of Dengue fever. Readers will also enjoy the inclusion of:* Thorough introductions to neglected tropical diseases, phytochemicals, protein targets, and mechanisms in drug discovery, as well as the epidemiology of neglected tropical diseases* An exploration of novel bioactive lead compounds for drug discovery against neglected tropical diseases, leishmaniasis, lymphatic filariasis, trypanosomiasis, and schistosomiasis* Discussions of protozoan infections, including herbal, nutritional, and traditional remedies for giardiasis and the anti-leishmanial potentials of phytochemicals* Examinations of helminth infections, including the prospects of phytochemicals in the treatment of helminthiasisPerfect for medicinal chemists, drug developers, and research and development scientists, Neglected Tropical Diseases and Phytochemicals in Drug Discovery will also earn a place in the libraries of toxicologists and researchers in biology, chemistry, medicinal chemistry, ethnobotany, and bioinformatics seeking a one-stop resource for drug discovery for neglected tropical diseases.

A one-stop, comprehensive, and thoroughly updated resource for students, professors, and researchers alikeThoroughly revised and updated, the Third Edition of Supramolecular Chemistry delivers a comprehensive and integrated approach to this rapidly evolving and quickly expanding field. Distinguished professors and authors Jonathan Steed and Jerry Atwood provide readers with a broad and exhaustive resource that assumes little in the way of prior knowledge of supramolecular chemistry.Extensive new content on cutting edge research throughout the field including molecular machines and the mechanical bond, mechanochemistry, halogen bonding, and crystal nucleation accompanies full-color imagery and study problems designed to help students understand and apply the principles introduced within the book. Additional material is provided in the supplementary online resources, including solutions to the student exercises and PowerPoint slides of the figures in the book. Supramolecular Chemistry, Third Edition also includes:* The latest research and developments reported over the last decade* A unique "key references" system that highlights crucial reviews and primary literature* A description of key experimental techniques included in accessible "boxes" for the non-expert* Exercises and problems for students, complete with online solutions* Full-color illustrations and imagery designed to facilitate learning and retention of the key concepts and state-of-the art of the fieldPerfect for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses on supramolecular chemistry, the Third Edition of Supramolecular Chemistry also belongs on the bookshelves of all researchers in this, and any closely related, fields. Academics, in particular postdoctoral students and professors, will benefit significantly from this text.

Organic Reaction Mechanisms 2018, the 54th annual volume in this highly successful and unique series, surveys research on organic reaction mechanisms described in the available literature dated 2018. The following classes of organic reaction mechanisms are comprehensively reviewed:* Reaction of Aldehydes and Ketones and their Derivatives* Reactions of Carboxylic, Phosphoric, and Sulfonic Acids and their Derivatives* Oxidation and Reduction* Carbenes and Nitrenes* Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution* Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution* Carbocations* Nucleophilic Aliphatic Substitution* Carbanions and Electrophilic Aliphatic Substitution* Elimination Reactions* Polar Addition Reactions* Cycloaddition Reactions* Molecular Rearrangements* Transition Metal Coupling* Radical ReactionsAn experienced team of authors compile these reviews every year, so that the reader can rely on a continuing quality of selection and presentation.

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