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Creating virtual events is not as simple as moving the same content online -- learn how to immediately leverage virtual solutions for effective in-person online eventsAs the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to have unprecedented impact on both the global economy and the whole of the world population, the need for effectively and efficiently connecting people and the right information has never been more urgent. Although the technology infrastructure currently exists, many organizations are scrambling to create virtual meetings and events to address important time-sensitive issues.Transitioning to Virtual and Hybrid Events explains everything an event host needs to know about going virtual, from understanding the new audience, to adapting content to the new medium, to marketing effectively, and much more. Author Ben Chodor, president of Intrado Digital Media, provides expert advice and real-world instructions for delivering engaging hybrid, virtual, and streaming events and webinars for companies of all sizes and across all industries. Packed with detailed tutorials, real-world case studies, illustrative examples, and highly useful checklists, this comprehensive resource provides step-by-step guidance on:* Planning, creating, and implementing a digital event* Choosing between a stream, a webcast, or a hybrid event* Evaluating different technological solutions* Producing compelling virtual content for a variety of scenarios* Effectively promoting online events* Meeting the needs of a diverse and global audienceTransitioning to Virtual and Hybrid Events is an indispensable instruction manual for anyone tasked with enhancing their organization's continuity plans, enabling their employee base to work remotely, or creating any type of virtual solution to meet this urgent crisis.

With construction activity increasing and significant changes to the revenue recognition model, it is more important than ever for accountants and financial managers to be on top of the very latest in accounting and auditing changes for the construction industry. This guide examines the most recent updates and key issues impacting construction accounting and auditing. It covers new changes as a result of FASB ASU 2014-09, it also explores the relationship between the contractor and the surety.

Through a combination of practical guidance and case studies, the author provides insight into what makes not-for-profits different. Updated for revenue recognition, grants and contracts, and financial reporting, this book offers guidance on FASB's new financial statement standard and revenue recognition standard which will have a major impact on financial reporting for not for profits. It helps answer the questions: Are you aware of how not-for-profit financial statements will change because of FASB's Financial Statement Standard? Do you know what makes not-for-profit accounting and financial reporting different?Key topics include:* Grants and contracts* Expense reporting* NFP financial statement standard* Revenue recognition* Performance measures

An in-depth exploration of economics as it applies to investing and investment analysis In the newly revised second edition of Economics for Investment Decision Makers: Micro, Macro, and International Economics, the CFA Institute presents a robust and authoritative discussion of macro- and microeconomics relevant to investors and investment analysts. The book explores foundational topics in significant detail while including coverage of topics like international trade, currency exchange rate forecasting, and foreign exchange markets. Distinguished academics and practitioners also provide resources relevant to securities analysis, industry analysis, country analysis, portfolio management, and capital market strategy. They equip readers to understand and apply economic news to their own valuations and offer an expansive selection of examples and illustrations to highlight the application of the concepts discussed within.

Evaluate your understanding of corporate finance with practice for today's professionalCorporate Finance: Economic Foundations and Financial Modeling Workbook, 3rd Edition offers the key component of effective learning--practice. Designed for both students and investment professionals, this companion workbook aligns with the latest Corporate Finance text chapter-by-chapter. To improve your comprehension of core concepts, this book includes brief chapter summaries before diving into challenging practice questions and their solutions, while also laying out learning objectives so you can understand the "why" of each exercise.Corporate Finance: Economic Foundations and Financial Modeling Workbook, 3rd Edition will help you:* Synthesize essential material from the main Corporate Finance text using real-world applications.* Understand the key fundamentals of the corporate finance discipline.* Work toward specific chapter objectives to internalize important information.CFA Institute is the world's premier association for investment professionals, and the governing body for the CFA(r) Program, CIPM(r) Program, CFA Institute ESG Investing Certificate, and Investment Foundations(r) Program. Those seeking a deeper understanding of corporate finance and its overall impact on organizational growth will value the level of expertise CFA Institute brings to the discussion as well as the extra practice delivered in the third edition Corporate Finance: Economic Foundations and Financial Modeling Workbook based on real scenarios investors face every day.

The complete guide to corporate finance, for today's practitioners from CFA InstituteAfter ten years, the third edition of the CFA Institute Investment Series' Corporate Finance text has arrived with a decisive focus on the needs of today's investment professionals. Now titled Corporate Finance: Economic Foundations and Financial Modeling, this third edition outlines the essential tools, concepts, and applications within the discipline of corporate finance that businesses need to thrive.New and refreshed content on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations alongside foundational coverage of capital structure and measures of leverage empower readers to support the growth of their organizations and develop the skills to succeed in our current corporate world. Six new chapters expand this updated discussion of corporate finance via topics such as corporate structures and ownership, capital investments, business models and risks, corporate restructuring, and more.The companion workbook (sold separately) offers problems and solutions aligning with the text and allows learners to test their comprehension of key concepts.Through Corporate Finance: Economic Foundations and Financial Modeling, 3rd Edition, readers will become proficient in the following areas:* Corporate structures and governance* Capital budgeting* Cost of capital* Measures of leverage* Business models, risks, and restructuringsCFA Institute is the world's premier association for investment professionals, and the governing body for the CFA(r) Program, CIPM(r) Program, CFA Institute ESG Investing Certificate, and Investment Foundations(r) Program. Those seeking a deeper understanding of the fundamentals behind corporate finance will value the level of expertise CFA Institute brings to the discussion, providing a clear, comprehensive resource for students and professionals alike.

The companion workbook to the Investment Management volume in the CFA Institute's Portfolio Management in Practice series provides students and professionals with essential practice regarding key concepts in the portfolio management process. Filled with stimulating exercises, this text is designed to help learners explore the multifaceted topic of investment management in a meaningful and productive way.The Investment Management Workbook is structured to further readers' hands-on experience with a variety of learning outcomes, summary overview sections, challenging practice questions, and solutions. Featuring the latest tools and information to help users become confident and knowledgeable investors, this workbook includes sections on professionalism in the industry, fintech, hedge fund strategies, and more.With the workbook, readers will learn to:* Form capital market expectations* Understand the principles of the asset allocation process* Determine comprehensive investment strategies within each asset class* Integrate considerations specific to high net worth individuals or institutions into the selection of strategies* Execute and evaluate chosen strategies and investment managersWell suited for individuals who learn on their own, this companion resource delivers an example-driven method for practicing the tools and techniques covered in the primary Investment Management volume, incorporating world-class exercises based on actual scenarios faced by finance professionals every day.

An essential resource to help readers understand and retain the concepts contained in Economics for Investment Decision Makers In the newly revised second edition of Economics for Investment Decision Makers: Micro, Macro, and International Economics, Workbook, the celebrated authors of the Economics for Investment Decision Makers companion text deliver a complementary resource filled with practice problems, questions, and answers, as well as templates and other useful tools for readers who seek to understand, refine, and retain the tools and techniques contained in the book. The Workbook is perfect for aspiring and practicing investment professionals who aim to prepare for the Chartered Financial Analyst exams or simply expand and deepen their investing skillset.

The thoroughly revised and updated fourth edition of the companion workbook to Quantitative Investment Analysis is here.Now in its fourth edition, the Quantitative Investment Analysis Workbook offers a range of practical information and exercises that will facilitate your mastery of quantitative methods and their application in today's investment process. Part of the reputable CFA Institute Investment Series, the workbook is designed to further your hands-on experience with a variety of learning outcomes, summary overview sections, and challenging problems and solutions.The workbook provides all the statistical tools and latest information to help you become a confident and knowledgeable investor, including expanded problems on Machine Learning algorithms and the role of Big Data in investment contexts. Well suited for motivated individuals who learn on their own, as well as a general reference, this companion resource delivers a clear, example-driven method for practicing the tools and techniques covered in the primary Quantitative Investment Analysis, 4th Edition text.?? Inside you'll find information and exercises to help you:* Work real-world problems associated with the modern quantitative investment process* Master visualizing and summarizing data* Review the fundamentals of single linear and multiple linear regression* Use multifactor models* Measure and manage market risk effectivelyIn both the workbook and the primary Quantitative Investment Analysis, 4th Edition text, the authors go to great lengths to ensure an even treatment of subject matter, consistency of mathematical notation, and continuity of topic coverage that is critical to the learning process.For everyone who requires a streamlined route to mastering quantitative methods in investments, Quantitative Investment Analysis Workbook, 4th Edition offers world-class practice based on actual scenarios faced by professionals every day.

This book provides a review of the top accounting and auditing issues faced by preparers of governmental and not-for-profit financial statements and their auditors. Key areas covered include: GASB 87, Leases; revenue recognition, including grants and contracts; risk assessment; and financial reporting.Key topics include:* * Current GASB developments* * Audit issues related to GASB developments* * Recent GASB pronouncements and their impact on accounting and reporting* * Top advice from the AICPA's Technical Hotline and the GASB Technical Inquiry System

Stay connected despite the distanceFace-to-face meetings no longer require participants to be in the same room. Thanks to apps like Zoom, it's easy to connect one-on-one or in groups from your desk, your home office, or even the comfort of your own couch. Zoom For Dummies provides a comprehensive guide to the application, including the steps for setting up meetings and advice on how to make those meetings work best. This book will get you up-to-speed with Zoom's many capabilities and show you how to best utilize Zoom for your professional and personal needs.

Discover why privacy is a counterproductive, if not obsolete, concept in this startling new bookIt's only a matter of time-- the modern notion of privacy is quickly evaporating because of technological advancement and social engagement. Whether we like it or not, all our actions and communications are going to be revealed for everyone to see. Exposed: How Revealing Your Data and Eliminating Privacy Increases Trust and Liberates Humanity takes a controversial and insightful look at the concept of privacy and persuasively argues that preparing for a post-private future is better than exacerbating the painful transition by attempting to delay the inevitable. Security expert and author Ben Malisow systematically dismantles common notions of privacy and explains how:* Most arguments in favor of increased privacy are wrong* Privacy in our personal lives leaves us more susceptible to being bullied or blackmailed* Governmental and military privacy leads to an imbalance of power between citizen and state* Military supremacy based on privacy is an obsolete conceptPerfect for anyone interested in the currently raging debates about governmental, institutional, corporate, and personal privacy, and the proper balance between the public and the private, Exposed also belongs on the shelves of security practitioners and policymakers everywhere.

Lose weight and belly fat, prevent disease, boost metabolism, and live longer!So, you want to begin an intermittent fasting plan and embark on a leaner, healthier and longer life? You probably have already heard about this wildly popular health and fitness diet plan. Intermittent fasting continues to be one of the top Google trending diet searches of the year. The truth is that intermittent fasting programs are popular because they are much easier to maintain than traditional, highly restrictive, calorie-controlled diets. Scientific studies show that intermittent fasting can have extraordinary health benefits such as:* Promoting weight and body fat loss (especially stubborn belly fat)* Stabilizing blood sugar levels, reducing insulin resistance, and managing diabetes* Increasing resistance to stress and suppressing inflammation* Improving cardiovascular health including lowering resting heart rate, blood pressure and "bad" cholesterol levels* Supporting brain health and improving memory* Fighting premature aging* Fostering a healthier gut* Boosting psychological well-beingIf you are ready to get on the intermittent fasting bandwagon, then here is the perfect step-by-step guide to following an intermittent fasting plan of your choice. Whether it's the 16:8 method, the Warrior intermittent fasting plan; the Alternate Day intermittent fasting plan; the 5:2 method; or the Eat-Stop-Eat intermittent fasting plan. Too good to be true? No, but the trick--as with everything--is doing it in a safe and effective way and Intermittent Fasting For Dummies makes that easy, providing tried and true evidence-based advice and information about the five most popular methods and 40+ recipes that will suit any lifestyle or diet. Nutrition and fitness expert--and internationally recognized specialist in disease prevention--Janet Bond Brill shows you how to choose the method that suits you best, as well as guiding you through the science behind intermittent fasting, including how it ignites your fat-burning potential, promotes cellular repair, increases the production of growth hormone, and reduces insulin and blood sugar levels.* Choose the right plan and stick to it* Make more than 40 healthy and delicious nutritionist-approved meals* Lose weight and body fat and keep it off* Improve overall health and prevent diseaseWherever you are in your health journey--seeking weight loss, getting fitter, living a disease prevention lifestyle or building muscle--Intermittent Fasting For Dummies shows you how to make the science of "too good to be true" into a truly effective part of your regular, healthy routine.

The good, the bad, and the snugly about your new best friendNo breed of dog is the subject of more extreme feelings--both good and bad--than the Pit Bull. Man-eating monster or heroic nanny-dog: What's the real story? Are Pit Bulls the very best breed for kids? (Not always.) Is it all in how you raise them? (Not totally). Will they lick you to death? (Absolutely!)In the fully updated 2nd Edition of Pit Bulls For Dummies, Dr. Caroline Coile--Dog Writer's Association of America Hall of Famer and former Pit Bull owner--sniffs out the reality behind the myth, rips through the dogma that both vilifies and sanctifies this unique family of dogs, helps you find the best source for your new family member, and shows you the latest and greatest ways to raise, train, and live with your own partying Pit Bull and reap the rewards of happy canine companionship for years to come.Understand your Pit Bull's origins and characteristics* Decide if a Pit Bull is for you* Evaluate Pit Bull sources, whether adopting, rescuing, or buying* Care for all ages, from puppies to older dogs* Deal with bad behavior* Socialize your new dogFollow the advice in this book and help show the world that well-brought-up Pit Bulls are some of the most charming, companionable, and fun-to-be-around dogs out there--enjoy!

Nail your next physics exam and prepare yourself for the next level of physics educationPhysics isn't the easiest part of high school, but it doesn't have to be pull-your-hair-out hard. In Physics I Workbook For Dummies, you get practical guidance to reinforce what you already know and master new physics concepts. You'll gain confidence in critical subject areas like motion, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism while setting yourself up for success in college- and university-level physics courses.This book offers hands-on practice exercises in the book and on an online test bank that come with plain-English answers and step-by-step explanations so you can see what you did right and where you need practice. The perfect combination of instruction and application, Physics I Workbook For Dummies also provides:* Understandable explanations of central physics concepts and the techniques you need to solve common problems* Practice questions with complete answer explanations to test your knowledge as you progress* Highlights of the ten most common pitfalls and traps that students encounter in physics assignments and exams and how to avoid them* A collection of the ten most useful online physics resources, along with free, 1-year access to online chapter quizzesWhether you're planning to tackle the MCAT one day or just want to improve your performance on your next physics test, Physics I Workbook For Dummies offers you an opportunity to master a rewarding and challenging subject that unlocks countless educational and career opportunities.

The essential guide to environmental control systems in building designFor over 25 years Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Strategies Towards Net Zero Architecture has provided architects and design professionals the knowledge and tools required to design a sustainable built environment at the schematic design stage. This Fifth Edition offers cutting-edge research in the field of sustainable architecture and design and has been completely restructured based on net zero design strategies. Reflecting the latest developments in codes, standards, and rating systems for energy efficiency, Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Strategies Towards Net Zero Architecture includes three new chapters:* Retrofits: Best practices for efficient energy optimization in existing buildings* Integrated Design: Strategies for synergizing passive and active design* Design Tools: How to utilize the best tools to benchmark a building's sustainability and net zero potentialHeating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Strategies Towards Net Zero Architecture is a go-to resource for practicing professionals and students in the fields of environmental systems technology or design, environmental design systems, construction technology, and sustainability technology.

A comprehensive review of the most recent applications of intelligent multi-modal data processingIntelligent Multi-Modal Data Processing contains a review of the most recent applications of data processing. The Editors and contributors ? noted experts on the topic ? offer a review of the new and challenging areas of multimedia data processing as well as state-of-the-art algorithms to solve the problems in an intelligent manner. The text provides a clear understanding of the real-life implementation of different statistical theories and explains how to implement various statistical theories. Intelligent Multi-Modal Data Processing is an authoritative guide for developing innovative research ideas for interdisciplinary research practices.Designed as a practical resource, the book contains tables to compare statistical analysis results of a novel technique to that of the state-of-the-art techniques and illustrations in the form of algorithms to establish a pre-processing and/or post-processing technique for model building. The book also contains images that show the efficiency of the algorithm on standard data set. This important book:* Includes an in-depth analysis of the state-of-the-art applications of signal and data processing* Contains contributions from noted experts in the field* Offers information on hybrid differential evolution for optimal multilevel image thresholding* Presents a fuzzy decision based multi-objective evolutionary method for video summarisationWritten for students of technology and management, computer scientists and professionals in information technology, Intelligent Multi-Modal Data Processing brings together in one volume the range of multi-modal data processing.

Water harvesting is gaining more and more recognition as a sustainable and resilient water supply options. It is economically viable, socially compatible and environmentally friendly. Water harvesting has proven to be a robust solution to overcome or reduce water shortages all over the world. It is important to understand how to apply this practice in a sustainable and effective way to make full use of its potential in a world increasingly threatened by water scarcity.The Handbook of Water Harvesting and Conservation: Basic Concepts and Fundamentals is the most comprehensive, up-to-date and applied handbook on water harvesting and conservation yet published. The book's 30 chapters -- written by 84 outstanding international experts from approximately 20 selected countries faced by drought -- explore, critique and develop concepts and systems for water harvesting. The editors bring together many perspectives into a synthesis that is both academically based and practical in its potential applications.The Handbook of Water Harvesting and Conservation: Basic Concepts and Fundamentals is an important tool for education, research and technical works in the areas of soil, water and watershed management and is highly useful for drought strategy planning, flood management and developing techniques to adapt to climate change in urban, agricultural, forest and rangeland areas.

Succeeding at Business in Southeast Asia walks readers through the steps necessary to build and execute a market entry strategy into Southeast Asia, similar to what Eric Moraczewski did with his clients at FDI Strategies. Step by step, readers will learn about the top five pitfalls as well as common areas of concern and mistakes that can be avoided. These can be internal or external issues, country-specific or endemic to the region, but they all are issues Moraczewski solved regularly with clients and other businesses around the globe. Where possible, examples based on his own career experience are used to help reveal the bigger picture and affirm that everyone can, and often times will, make mistakes. Written with humanity and conversational clarity, Moraczewski's book delves into critical topics such as relationship-building, power structures, and the role culture plays in economic value and ethical standards. He inspires would-be investors by tapping into universal human behaviors and shows how they can be leveraged to make the right business connections abroad.Additional topics include:* Joint ventures* Franchising strategy* Small businesses breaking into Asia* Lessons to bring back from foreign markets

A good financial planner should acknowledge that they have absolutely no control of the markets. However, taxes are completely controllable, and having a corporation is a powerful tool that allows professionals to control their tax bill. The Incorporated Professional reads like an investment and financial planning guide to incorporation. Using a mix of personal observations, real-life examples, and strategy evaluations, this book guides the professional along their path to using their corporation in the most efficient way.Some topics explored within include:* Why Incorporate?* Investing Inside Your Corporation* Valuing Permanent Insurance On The Holistic Corporate Balance Sheet* Alternative strategies: IPPs, RCAs, Capital Gains Strip* Active vs. Passive Management* Pulling It All Together: Your Financial Plan

Learn what it takes to be an Azure Administrator and efficiently prepare for Exam AZ-104 with this authoritative resourceMCA Microsoft 365 Azure Administrator Study Guide: Exam AZ-104 prepares readers to take the AZ-104 Exam and to fully understand the role of a Microsoft 365 Azure Administrator. The book takes a practical and straightforward approach to Microsoft Azure, ensuring that you understand both the realities of working as an Administrator and the techniques and skills necessary to succeed on the AZ-104 Exam.In addition to providing you with access to the online Sybex test bank that includes hundreds of practice questions, flashcards, and a glossary of terms, the study guide comprehensively explains all the following topics:* How to manage Azure subscriptions and resources* Implementing and managing storage* Deploying and managing virtual machines* Managing and configuring virtual networks* How to Manage identitiesPerfect for anyone considering a career as a Microsoft Azure Administrator or preparing for the AZ-104 Exam, MCA Microsoft 365 Azure Administrator Study Guide: Exam AZ-104 also belongs on the bookshelves of practicing administrators who wish to brush up on the fundamentals of their profession.

Get the most out of Microsoft Teams with this comprehensive and insightful resourceMastering Microsoft Teams: Creating a Hub for Successful Teamwork in Office 365 shows readers how to communicate intelligently and effectively within Microsoft's powerful Office 365. This book covers all the topics required for a full and comprehensive understanding of collaborating within the Microsoft suite of software, including:* Architecture* Implementing Teams* Teams and Channels* Chats, Calls and Meetings* Extending Teams with Custom Apps* Conferencing* Security and Compliance* Best Practices for Organizational SuccessWritten for IT administrators, managers, supervisors, and team members who participate or want to participate in a Microsoft Teams environment, Mastering Microsoft Teams introduces readers to the architecture and structure of the software before showing, in a straightforward and simple way, how to optimize the collaboration experience.

Statistics and the Evaluation of Evidence for Forensic ScientistsThe leading resource in the statistical evaluation and interpretation of forensic evidenceThe third edition of Statistics and the Evaluation of Evidence for Forensic Scientists is fully updated to provide the latest research and developments in the use of statistical techniques to evaluate and interpret evidence. Courts are increasingly aware of the importance of proper evidence assessment when there is an element of uncertainty. Because of the increasing availability of data, the role of statistical and probabilistic reasoning is gaining a higher profile in criminal cases. That's why lawyers, forensic scientists, graduate students, and researchers will find this book an essential resource, one which explores how forensic evidence can be evaluated and interpreted statistically. It's written as an accessible source of information for all those with an interest in the evaluation and interpretation of forensic scientific evidence.* Discusses the entire chain of reasoning-from evidence pre-assessment to court presentation;* Includes material for the understanding of evidence interpretation for single and multiple trace evidence;* Provides real examples and data for improved understanding.Since the first edition of this book was published in 1995, this respected series has remained a leading resource in the statistical evaluation of forensic evidence. It shares knowledge from authors in the fields of statistics and forensic science who are international experts in the area of evidence evaluation and interpretation. This book helps people to deal with uncertainty related to scientific evidence and propositions. It introduces a method of reasoning that shows how to update beliefs coherently and to act rationally. In this edition, readers can find new information on the topics of elicitation, subjective probabilities, decision analysis, and cognitive bias, all discussed in a Bayesian framework.

Presents an overview of CubeSat antennas designed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)CubeSats--nanosatellites built to standard dimensions of 10cm x 10 cm x cm--are making space-based Earth science observation and interplanetary space science affordable, accessible, and rapidly deployable for institutions such as universities and smaller space agencies around the world. CubeSat Antenna Design is an up-to-date overview of CubeSat antennas designed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), covering the systems engineering knowledge required to design these antennas from a radio frequency and mechanical perspective.This authoritative volume features contributions by leading experts in the field, providing insights on mission-critical design requirements for state-of-the-art CubeSat antennas and discussing their development, capabilities, and applications. The text begins with a brief introduction to CubeSats, followed by a detailed survey of low-gain, medium-gain, and high-gain antennas. Subsequent chapters cover topics including the telecommunication subsystem of Mars Cube One (MarCO), the enabling technology of Radar in a CubeSat (RainCube), the development of a one-meter mesh reflector for telecommunication at X- and Ka-band for deep space missions, and the design of multiple metasurface antennas. Written to help antenna engineers to enable new CubeSate NASA missions, this volume:* Describes the selection of high-gain CubeSat antennas to address specific mission requirements and constraints for instruments or telecommunication* Helps readers learn how to develop antennas for future CubeSat missions* Provides key information on the effect of space environment on antennas to inform design steps* Covers patch and patch array antennas, deployable reflectarray antennas, deployable mesh reflector, inflatable antennas, and metasurface antennasCubeSat Antenna Design is an important resource for antenna/microwave engineers, aerospace systems engineers, and advanced graduate and postdoctoral students wanting to learn how to design and fabricate their own antennas to address clear mission requirements.

This textbook describes in detail the fundamental equations that govern the fate and transport of contaminants in the environment, and covers the application of these equations to engineering design and environmental impact analysis relating to contaminant discharges into rivers, lakes, wetlands, groundwater, and oceans. The third edition provides numerous end-of-chapter problems and an expanded solutions manual. Also introduced in this edition are PowerPoints slides for all chapters so that instructors have a ready-made course.Key distinguishing features of this book include: detailed coverage of the science behind water-quality regulations, state-of-the-art methods for calculating total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for the remediation of impaired waters, modeling and control of nutrient levels in lakes and reservoirs, design of constructed treatment wetlands, design of groundwater remediation systems, design of ocean outfalls, control of oil spills in the ocean, and the design of systems to control the quality of surface runoff from watersheds into their receiving waters. In addition, the entire book is updated to provide the latest advances in the field of water-quality control. For example, concepts such as mixing zones are expanded to include physical nature and regulatory importance of mixing zones, practical aspects of outfall and diffuser design are also included, specific details of water-quality modeling are updated to reflect the latest developments on this topic, and new findings relating to priority and emerging pollutants are added.

Look Inside the Trillion Dollar Club of Frontier Investors"State-owned investment funds are the new frontier investors, larger in size, influence, and power than the traditional Wall Street of investment banks, asset managers, and hedge funds. They are the 'unicorn-makers' behind the scene. Offering a series of in-depth case studies that combine broad perspectives on the tech investment world with specific national examples, this highly original book examines a vital and increasingly important relationship between governments and globalizing VC tech markets."-Anthony Scaramucci, Founder & Managing Partner of SkyBridge"The private sector doesn't have the answers to a growing list of the world's problems. It is the State, working through powerful institutions such as sovereign wealth funds, that has taken a key economic and investment role. Investors need to understand these state-controlled wealth funds - what they do and how they do it - and this book provides a timely update that fills a gap in the literature on global finance."-Dato' Seri Cheah Cheng Hye, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, Value Partners; Non-executive Director, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd"Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) lie at the intersection of finance, politics, macroeconomics, and international relations. This book not only constitutes perhaps the most in-depth and insightful investigation of sovereign investors to date, but it starts a broader debate over globalization and state economic intervention in the context of world digital revolution. Invaluable to European governments and businesses, in particular, as the EU strives to become the third tech pillar of the world next to the US and China."-Pierre-Yves Lucas, Head of Cooperation Mongolia, European Union; former Adviser to the CEO of the SWF of Kazakhstan"This is a story about Time Machines."-Ajay Royan, Co-founder with Peter Thiel of Mithril VC Funds

QUANTILE REGRESSIONA thorough presentation of Quantile Regression designed to help readers obtain richer information from data analysesThe conditional least-square or mean-regression (MR) analysis is the quantitative research method used to model and analyze the relationships between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables, where each equation estimation of a regression can give only a single regression function or fitted values variable. As an advanced mean regression analysis, each estimation equation of the mean-regression can be used directly to estimate the conditional quantile regression (QR), which can quickly present the statistical results of a set nine QR(Ä)s for Ä(tau)s from 0.1 up to 0.9 to predict detail distribution of the response or criterion variable. QR is an important analytical tool in many disciplines such as statistics, econometrics, ecology, healthcare, and engineering.Quantile Regression: Applications on Experimental and Cross Section Data Using EViews provides examples of statistical results of various QR analyses based on experimental and cross section data of a variety of regression models. The author covers the applications of one-way, two-way, and n-way ANOVA quantile regressions, QRs with multi numerical predictors, heterogeneous QRs, and latent variables QRs, amongst others. Throughout the text, readers learn how to develop the best possible quantile regressions and how to conduct more advanced analysis using methods such as the quantile process, the Wald test, the redundant variables test, residual analysis, the stability test, and the omitted variables test. This rigorous volume:* Describes how QR can provide a more detailed picture of the relationships between independent variables and the quantiles of the criterion variable, by using the least-square regression* Presents the applications of the test for any quantile of any numerical response or ­criterion variable* Explores relationship of QR with heterogeneity: how an independent variable affects a dependent variable* Offers expert guidance on forecasting and how to draw the best conclusions from the results obtained* Provides a step-by-step estimation method and guide to enable readers to conduct QR analysis using their own data sets* Includes a detailed comparison of conditional QR and conditional mean regressionQuantile Regression: Applications on Experimental and Cross Section Data Using EViews is a highly useful resource for students and lecturers in statistics, data analysis, econometrics, engineering, ecology, and healthcare, particularly those specializing in regression and quantitative data analysis.

Discover comprehensive coverage of leading research and theory in career psychology with the newest edition of a canonical workThe newly revised and thoroughly updated third edition of Career Development and Counseling retains many features of the celebrated second edition, including in-depth coverage of major theories of career development, interventions and assessment systems across the life span, and the roles of diversity, individual differences, and social factors in career development.This new edition also covers essential new material on emerging topics like:* The future of work and preparing people for work in the new economy* The psychology of working theory* Working with older adults and retirees* Working with the unemployed and underemployed* Calling, work meaning, career adaptability, and volitionThis book illuminates scientifically informed career practices from an interdisciplinary perspective, engaging readers with concrete strategies and practical tips for working with clients of all kinds. Drawing on vocational, industrial, organizational, and personality psychology, Career Development and Counseling is ideal for graduate students at the masters and doctoral levels in counseling, counseling psychology, counselor education, and educational psychology.

C-V2X-Technologien in vernetzten automatisierten Fahrzeugen ermöglichen den Informationsaustausch zwischen Fahrzeugen, wobei die Fahrzeuge sowohl mit dem Netz als auch miteinander über äußerst zuverlässige und reaktionsschnelle, sichere und hochleistungsfähige Verbindungen kommunizieren. Wenn diese Form der Konnektivität möglich wird, fördert dies die Entstehung disruptiver neuer Anwendungen und Unternehmensdienstleistungen, die zu einer vorausschauenden Fahrunterstützung, zusätzlicher Verkehrssicherheit und schließlich der umfassenden Verbreitung vollautomatisierter Fahrzeuge führen. Auf dem Weg zum vollautomatisierten Fahren bestehen erhebliche Herausforderungen für das Netz und die Fahrzeuge, wenn es darum geht, Dienste für Fahrzeuge auf unterschiedlichen Ebenen der Automatisierung bereitzustellen.