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Explores soil as a nexus for water, chemicals, and biologically coupled nutrient cyclingSoil is a narrow but critically important zone on Earth's surface. It is the interface for water and carbon recycling from above and part of the cycling of sediment and rock from below.Hydrogeology, Chemical Weathering, and Soil Formation places chemical weathering and soil formation in its geological, climatological, biological and hydrological perspective.Volume highlights include:* The evolution of soils over 3.25 billion years* Basic processes contributing to soil formation* How chemical weathering and soil formation relate to water and energy fluxes* The role of pedogenesis in geomorphology* Relationships between climate soils and biota* Soils, aeolian deposits, and crusts as geologic dating tools* Impacts of land-use change on soilsThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.Find out more about this book from this Q&A with the Editors

This edited book examines current methods for the statistical analysis of hypotheses that are compatible with direction dependence. The proposed book is divided in four parts, each consisting of two or more chapters, for a total of 14 chapters. The first part of this book introduces the fundamental concepts of direction dependence in statistical models. The authors provide a historical view on the origins of studying the direction of dependence in a regression line. Various classes of copulas with directional dependence properties are introduced. In addition, an introduction into copula regression functions and concomitants of order statistics in directional dependence modeling is given. Part II of the proposed book is devoted to recent developments and advances in direction dependence modeling of continuous variables and contains six chapters. The author demonstrates the benefits of incorporating concepts of direction dependence to identify causal models. Part III of the proposed volume introduces direction dependence methods for the categorical variable case. Finally, Part IV of the proposed book is devoted to substantive theory and real-world applications and consists of four chapters. The author introduces custom dialogs and macros in SPSS to make direction dependence analysis accessible to applied empirical researchers.

Covering many topics and issues of laptops, including synchronizing with the desktop, coordinating email pick-up between two machines, remotely accessing the desktop, networking, power management, storage, security, and more. This book provides updates on the technology, processors, and steps to update memory and hard drive capacities.

How the marriage of Industry 4.0 and the Circular Economy can radically transform waste management--and our worldDo we really have to make a choice between a wasteless and nonproductive world or a wasteful and ultimately self-destructive one? Futurist and world-renowned waste management scientist Antonis Mavropoulos and sustainable business developer and digital strategist Anders Nilsen respond with a ringing and optimistic "No!" They explore the Earth-changing potential of a happy (and wasteless) marriage between Industry 4.0 and a Circular Economy that could--with properly reshaped waste management practices--deliver transformative environmental, health, and societal benefits. This book is about the possibility of a brand-new world and the challenges to achieve it.The fourth industrial revolution has given us innovations including robotics, artificial intelligence, 3D-printing, and biotech. By using these technologies to advance the Circular Economy--where industry produces more durable materials and runs on its own byproducts--the waste management industry will become a central element of a more sustainable world and can ensure its own, but well beyond business as usual, future. Mavropoulos and Nilsen look at how this can be achieved--a wasteless world will require more waste management--and examine obstacles and opportunities such as demographics, urbanization, global warming, and the environmental strain caused by the rise of the global middle class.* Explore the new prevention, reduction, and elimination methods transforming waste management* Comprehend and capitalize on the business implications for the sector* Understand the theory via practical examples and case studies* Appreciate the social benefits of the new approachWaste-management has always been vital for the protection of health and the environment. Now it can become a crucial role model in showing how Industry 4.0 and the Circular Economy can converge to ensure flourishing, sustainable--and much brighter--future.

Do you remember being "in the trenches" as a salesperson? What did you think of your sales manager? If you're like many front-line sellers, you probably didn't think she or he was a wonderful example of leadership who could inspire you to do your best in life and in work. The unfortunate truth is that many sales managers--well-meaning though they usually are--lack the skills and know-how to help their sales teams grow and achieve greater success.Over a combined 50 years of experience as salespeople, managers, coaches, and executives, authors Steve Johnson and Matthew Hawk have witnessed the do's and don'ts of top performing sales teams. Next Level Sales Coaching is the culmination of their experience. In this book, they distill what they have learned working with organizations like Google, Bank of America, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and many more. The result is a compendium of best sales coaching practices with the power to make any sales manager into an inspirational and transformational leader.At its heart, this book is about how to integrate a person-centered development mindset into sales environments. Readers will work through practical examples, including a self-assessment, to identify the best way to implement strong coaching programs within their organizations. Each chapter concludes with takeaway questions and tips that sales leaders can use right away. From goal setting to daily sales huddles, and sales development training to analytics, Next Level Sales Coaching covers the best practices that readers will want to implement to take sales management to the next level.

This book provides complete step by step instruction, practical examples, guidance, and worksheets to meet the needs of a company licensed or competent unlicensed engineer that, by education or experience, understands the concepts presented in this book. This book will help engineers ensure that their company is in compliance with the new standard of dust collection systems by mitigating the exposed risks. The data is presented in tables and graphs along with examples that are based on actual, proven, practical designs to clearly illustrate application of the information provided.The book is broken down into two parts. Part 1 details structural analysis and design for reinforcing dust handling systems including Design criteria and general theory, Dust collector wall, roof and hopper sections, Access doors, hinges and latches, explosion vent ducts, blast deflectors, and filter bag cage design, Explosion vent duct weather covers, etc. Part 2 covers explosion relief elements and explosion flowing pressure analyses.

A handbook of sustainable energy, covering entire energy aspects from present status to future alternatives under one umbrellaThis book takes an interdisciplinary system approach to evaluating energy systems so that readers can gain the necessary technical foundation to perform their own performance evaluations and understand their interactions with socioeconomic indicators. Topics include the current and future availability of primary sources, energy supply chain, conversion between different forms of energy, security of energy supply, and efficient end-use of energy sources. Each chapter provides readers with comprehensive background information, an outline of the current technologies, and potential future developments. The book also examines the global, economic, societal, ethical, and environmental issues associated with currently used energy technologies.Energy for Sustainable Society: From Resources to Users starts with ageneral overview of energy systems, and describes the major elements of energy transformation and supply chain. It then discusses interdisciplinary career opportunities in the ?energy engineering? field. The fundamental concepts of energy conversion, transmission, and load flow in electrical systems are covered, as are conventional and unconventional fossil fuels, and the basics of nuclear power generation and reactor types. Other chapters look at: the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and basic operation of steam turbines, gas turbines, and combined cycle heat engines used in fossil fuel and nuclear power plants; current technologies in hydroelectric power generation; renewable and alternative energy sources; energy security issues; and more.* Contains up-to-date information on renewable energy technologies such as grid-tie, net-zero energy, battery backup, and utility-independent micro grids* Presents the status of the share of renewable sources in the current and future energy supply mix* Provides solved examples, case studies, self-assessment quizzes, and problems to enhance the understanding of readers* Includes an exclusive chapter on energy security issuesEnergy for Sustainable Society gives readers a solid foundation to study energy related subjects and is an ideal book for a first course on energy systems for upper division undergraduate and first year graduate students.

What if everything you've learned about inflation is wrong?The Inflation Myth and the Wonderful World of Deflation illustrates our rapidly changing world where constant technological innovation leads to cheaper and better products. These changes are no longer reflected in the ways we measure inflation. Renowned investor and author Mark Mobius persuasively argues that what we believe to know about inflation today does not reflect the reality any longer. It is a myth, a legend, a fable, and, yes, a falsehood for a number of reasons.The Inflation Myth and the Wonderful World of Deflation tackles a number of fascinating topics, including:* The political nature of inflation measurement where governments manipulate and exploit inflation numbers to fit their economic programs* The extreme difficulty involved in gathering accurate data to measure inflation and the resulting inaccuracy of those measures* The error of using currencies to measure inflation when those currencies are continually being debased by the governments who issue them* Finally, and most importantly, the advances in technology and automation which are leading to continuously falling costs for goods and servicesPerfect for anyone with even a passing interest in macroeconomic phenomena or government policies, which are significantly impacting people's everyday lives around the world, The Inflation Myth and the Wonderful World of Deflation provides a remarkably compelling and provocative view of stunning originality.

Discover how to survive and thrive in an increasingly digital worldDigital strategy should consist of more than just updating your business' desktop computers and buying the newest smartphones for your employees. It requires the reimagining of existing business processes and the implementation of the latest technologies into current business activity to enable new capabilities for your firm.In Decisively Digital: From Creating a Culture to Designing Strategy, digital strategy advisor and author Alexander Loth leverages his extensive experience working with Microsoft, CERN, and SAP to deliver a robust and accessible exploration of what it takes for a company to unlock the potential of new digital technologies. You'll discover how to:* Utilize new technologies to establish a digital culture and realize the benefits of modern work for your employees* Unleash the abilities that come with processing big data and taking advantage of data democracy, analytics, and cloud computing* Implement artificial intelligence, blockchain, process automation, and IoT in a way that goes beyond the hype and delivers real business resultsPacked with interviews with industry leaders and real-world customer examples, Decisively Digital is ideal for CIOs, CDOs, and other executives and professionals who need to know how technology can improve their businesses and power results today and tomorrow.

The long-term future of the American Social Security system which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to millions, is uncertain. This is triggering big concerns for many workers who are paying into the system and need to make decisions about their retirement. This book features real-world situations around Social Security and Medicare to help financial professionals provide better advise to their clients on their personal financial plans.Key topics include:* What Medicare will and will not do* Managing Medicare gaps* Analyzing the wide menu of Social Security benefits* Social Security benefits for workers and families: retirement, survivor, disability, and death benefit* Tax impact of Social Security premiums and benefits* Impact of the 3.8 percent Medicare surtax on investment income* Recent changes to the Medicare law

Money Games is a riveting tale of one of the most successful buyout deals ever: the acquisition and turnaround of what used to be Korea's largest bank by the American firm Newbridge Capital.Full of intrigue and suspense, this insider's account is told by the chief architect of the deal itself, the celebrated author and private equity investor Weijian Shan. With billions of dollars at stake, and the nation's economic future on the line, Newbridge Capital sought to become the first foreign firm in history to take control of one of Korea's most beloved financial institutions.In a proud country still reeling from a humiliating International Monetary Fund bailout in the Asian Financial Crisis, Newbridge Capital had to muster every ounce of skill, determination, and patience to bring the deal to closing.Shan takes readers inside the battle to win control of the bank--a delicate, often exasperating process that meant balancing the goals of Newbridge with those of the government, bank employees, and Korea's powerful industrial titans.Finally, the author describes how Newbridge transformed and rebuilt the struggling bank into a shining example of modern banking--as well as a massively profitable investment. In the secret world of private equity, few buyouts have been written about with such clarity, detail, and insight--and none with such completeness, covering not only the dealmaking but also the transformation and eventual exit of the investment.For anyone who has ever wondered how private equity investors strike bargains, turn around businesses, and create immense value--or anyone interested in a captivating story of high-stakes money-making--this book is a must-read.

Fundamentals of Governmental Accounting and Reporting features the foundational tenets of governmental accounting and reporting in today's environment. Featuring updated accounting for GASB Statement No. 84, and fiduciary activities, this work reviews underlying concepts and shows how they are applied through real-life examples of CAFR, financial statements and updates of recent GASB standards.Key areas covered include:* The governmental environment and GAAP* Fund accounting and the financial reporting model* Budgeting* MFBA* Revenues and expenditures* Governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary funds* Government-wide financial statements* CAFR* Special purpose governments* Deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources

Turn notes on a staff to notes on your strings Establish good body position, bowing, and fingering techniques Explore different styles and legendary composers Draw beautiful sounds from your violin! While learning the violin is a formidable goal, you don't have to be a music genius to grasp the basics. And with practice, the payoff will be music to your ears?plus a world of musical opportunity. This book starts you on the path to mastering the instrument that is central to musical cultures throughout the world. Playing along with the lessons in this friendly step-by-step guide will take you from first notes to performing entire songs?and you'll be glad you added this string to your bow! Inside... Choose your instrument Hold your violin correctly Play scales and chords Understand notation Master different music styles Tune and care for your instrument Find practice files online

Many clients and businesses are highly focused on the impact of taxes and tax rates on their bottom line. President Trump and Congress's passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brought unhappy surprises to many taxpayers accustomed to getting tax refunds. Make sure your clients are protecting themselves from higher taxes.Completely updated for tax law changes and Tax Court decisions, this book will bring you up to date on the latest strategies that will preserve your clients' wealth and ensure your role as a trusted adviser to your clients. Get the latest techniques for building and conserving wealth through proactive tax-planning and investment strategies. Key topics covered include;* Sales of capital gain assets and real property* Planning for employer stock options, employer stock held in retirement accounts, and restricted stock* Maximizing tax benefits for personal residence transactions* Tax-planning opportunities with vacation homes, timeshares, and co-ownership arrangements* Planning for divorce* Tax-saving tips for self-employed clients* Tax-smart college financing strategies

Master one of the most popular word processors ever with this essential, visual referenceTeach Yourself VISUALLY: Word 2019 provides readers with a thorough and visual exploration of the 2019 edition of Microsoft Word. Written by the celebrated author of over 100 books on computing, Guy Hart-Davis, Teach Yourself VISUALLY: Word 2019 allows you to quickly get up to speed with one of the most popular word processors on the planet.The book covers all the topics you'll need to comprehensively master Word 2019, and includes:* Full-color, step-by-step instructions showing you how to perform all the essential tasks of Microsoft Word 2019* How to set up and format documents, edit them, and add images and charts* How to post documents online for sharing and reviewing and take advantage of all the newest features of WordNewly updated to include the latest features of Microsoft Word, like how to collaborate on documents in real time, draw and write with the digital pen, new accessibility options and the new Resume Assistant, Teach Yourself VISUALLY: Word 2019 belongs on the shelf of anyone who wants to improve their effectiveness with this essential word processor.

There's one voice that matters more than any other: the voice of the customer. Learn how to fully understand the number one source of your organization's prosperity, profits, and productivity. These actionable insights will help you to better connect with your customers and gain an undeniable lead over your competition.Listen Up!: How to Tune In to Customers and Turn Down the Noise teaches readers how to create a customer experience that's built on listening and designed for engagement. Author and Salesforce executive Karen Mangia has created a practical and comprehensive examination of how best-of-breed companies listen and respond to customer demands--creating a foundation of customer success, loyalty, and brand evolution.Listen Up! features discussions about:How to go beyond the survey: best practices associated with customer understanding, customer experience, and customer service* How to move from deep listening to data-based insights into customer behavior* The statistics and stories behind companies, organizations, and even city governments that have created a customer-centric culture* How powerful new questions can offer a fresh perspective into any customer, anywhere: empowering your customer-facing teams, including sales teams, in the current market* Winning greater mindshare, and market share, with a fresh look at the future of customer service, customer success, and customer satisfactionPerfect for anyone in a leadership or management role in a customer-facing organization, including sales teams, business development leaders and marketing professionals, Listen Up! belongs on the bookshelves of executives, customer service and success employees, and leaders who want to better engage with the one voice that matters most: the voice of the customer.

Frauds in governments are as unique as government entities themselves. In this book, you will learn about real-world government fraud, including cyber fraud, and your responsibilities when dealing with government. Analyzing several unique frauds that occurred in the sector, this book offers a comprehensive learning approach using examples, explanations of audit standards, and informative case studies. Key topics include: misappropriation of assets, external financial reporting, cyber fraud, management override, and improper use of procurement cards.

Due to the nature of not-for-profits, fraud may be more common than it seems. This book shows how to recognize red flags of fraud, including cyber fraud. It offers a comprehensive learning approach using real-world examples, explanations of audit standards, and informative case studies that analyze several unique frauds which occurred in the not-for-profit industry. Key topics covered are: misappropriation of benefits, pledges and contributions, cyber fraud, and grant expense allocations.

Learn to plan and execute projects in any organization with this practical and insightful resourceThe comprehensively updated and revised edition of Strategic Project Management Made Simple cements this series' status as the leading resource for anyone looking for step-by-step guidance on project design and action initiatives.Written by celebrated management consultant Terry Schmidt, this book fully covers the necessity of systems thinking and the logical framework approach to solve today's challenging problems. Strategic Project Management Made Simple also includes:* An expanded section on turning ideas, problems, and opportunities into projects* A newly created chapter on managing your "inner game" to achieve project excellence* Fresh case studies that cover how to pivot your business to meet changing needs* A new approach, Iterating to Excellence, to create your Minimum Viable Project and produce solutions smoother and fasterStrategic Project Management Made Simple, Revised and Updated is an indispensable volume for leaders and workers seeking to transform their approach to planning, driving, and executing projects in their organizations.

Own and care for a classy dog--no pedigree required!All dogs are unique--but mixed breeds are even more so! The new edition of Mixed Breeds For Dummies helps you count the ways, walking you through the latest on choosing, training, and caring for a non-traditionally pedigreed pup. Whether you prefer mystery mixes or designer Labradoodles, winsome rescues or pampered pups from a breeder, you'll find everything you need to know and more about your new faithful friend--including the science on why they frequently enjoy better health than most pedigreed breeds and often make better domestic companions!In her friendly, dog-whisperer style, professional animal trainer and prolific author, Miriam Fields-Babineau, begins with tips on choosing the mix that's right for you, setting up a puppy-friendly environment, and making sure your larder is stocked with healthy foods they'll love. Once you're confident your new pal is happily settled in, she clues you in on the best (and most enjoyable) ways to exercise together for maximum fitness, finding a vet you trust (and administering first aid yourself), as well as schooling you in the latest animal psychology-based training methods to ensure you both know where you stand (or sit). You'll also discover ways to get to know your friend even better--from exercises to test their temperament to delving into the secrets hidden in their DNA!* Decide which mix is the one for you* Keep your furry friend healthy, from puppy to senior* Establish discipline and overcome common training challenges* Socialize your dog at a mixed-breed clubFrom walks and games on the beach to cozy nights in your happy home, there's a lot of fun to look forward to with your not-quite-best-in-show but much-loved best friend. This book will ensure you and your mixed-breed pal will live happily and healthily ever after!

Bring your financial planning to life by bringing life to your financial planning.Life-Centered Financial Planning: How to Deliver Value That Will Never Be Undervalued shows financial planners and advisors how to radically improve the service they provide to their clients by tying their decisions and strategies to their clients' life events, stages, and goals.Written by distinguished financial professionals Mitch Anthony and Paul Armson, Life-Centered Financial Planning provides readers with practical advice and concrete strategies to revolutionize their organization and client service by:* Focusing on what matters most to clients, rather than maximizing assets under management or pushing products* Understanding that a strong financial plan means more than simply accumulating as much money as possible* Building a business model that is good for everyone involved: the financial advisor, clients, and the organization* Moving from being a commodity to being your client's trusted advisorThe book is perfect for any financial planner or advisor who wishes to adapt to the radical redefinition of financial services taking place today.

Renowned authors from 14 countries have contributed to this book. It consists of 24 chapters on the state-of-the-art of the synthesis of nonaromatic nitrogen heterocycles, including recent developments in the most widely used reactions and also in new ones. Enantioselective synthesis and catalysis, and topics such as photocatalysis, microwave-assisted synthesis, ionic liquids and others, are also covered. The first 14 chapters after the introduction are dedicated to the synthesis of rings having one specific size,namely three-, four-, five-, six- and seven-membered rings, single or fused to other rings, in order of increasing ringsize. Some concentrate on specific reactions such as cycloaddition reactions, hydroamination and dearomatization reactions, others inspect the many ways possible to obtain a specific ring. Later chapters cover topics such as the reactions of oximes and the reactions of nitrones, enantioselective radical reactions, the utilization of microwaves in synthesis, biocatalysis and photocatalysis. Sustainable procedures for obtaining nitrogen-containing heterocyclic salts are discussed, and the final chapter considers non-covalent interactions and how they can influence the synthesis of N-containing heterocycles, as well as catalysis and materials design.

Learn to build an analytics community in your organization from scratchHow to Build a Data Community shows readers how to create analytics and data communities within their organizations. Celebrated author Eva Murray relies on intuitive and practical advice structured as step-by-step guidance to demonstrate the creation of new data communities.How to Build a Data Community uses concrete insights gleaned from real-world case studies to describe, in full detail, all the critical components of a data community. Readers will discover:* What analytics communities are and what they look like* Why data-driven organizations need analytics communities* How selected businesses and nonprofits have applied these concepts successfully and what their journey to a data-driven culture looked like.* How they can establish their own communities and what they can do to ensure their community grows and flourishesPerfect for analytics professionals who are responsible for making policy-level decisions about data in their firms, the book is also a must-have for data practitioners and consultants who wish to make positive changes in the organizations with which they work.

BUSINESS EXPERIMENTS with RA unique text that simplifies experimental business design and is dedicated to the R languageBusiness Experiments with R offers a guide to, and explores the fundamentals of experimental business designs. The book fills a gap in the literature to provide a text on the topic of business statistics that addresses issues such as small samples, lack of normality, and data confounding. The author--a noted expert on the topic--puts the focus on the A/B tests (and their variants) that are widely used in industry, but not typically covered in business statistics textbooks.The text contains the tools needed to design and analyze two-treatment experiments (i.e., A/B tests) to answer business questions. The author highlights the strategic and technical issues involved in designing experiments that will truly affect organizations. The book then builds on the foundation in Part I and expands the multivariable testing. Since today's companies are using experiments to solve a broad range of problems, Business Experiments with R is an essential resource for any business student. This important text:* Presents the key ideas that business students need to know about experiments* Offers a series of examples, focusing on a specific business question* Helps develop the ability to frame ill-defined problems and determine what data and analysis would provide information about that problemWritten for students of general business, marketing, and business analytics, Business Experiments with R is an important text that helps to answer business questions by highlighting the strategic and technical issues involved in designing experiments that will truly affect organizations.

Learn application security from the very start, with this comprehensive and approachable guide!Alice and Bob Learn Application Security is an accessible and thorough resource for anyone seeking to incorporate, from the beginning of the System Development Life Cycle, best security practices in software development. This book covers all the basic subjects such as threat modeling and security testing, but also dives deep into more complex and advanced topics for securing modern software systems and architectures. Throughout, the book offers analogies, stories of the characters Alice and Bob, real-life examples, technical explanations and diagrams to ensure maximum clarity of the many abstract and complicated subjects.Topics include:* Secure requirements, design, coding, and deployment* Security Testing (all forms)* Common Pitfalls* Application Security Programs* Securing Modern Applications* Software Developer Security HygieneAlice and Bob Learn Application Security is perfect for aspiring application security engineers and practicing software developers, as well as software project managers, penetration testers, and chief information security officers who seek to build or improve their application security programs.Alice and Bob Learn Application Security illustrates all the included concepts with easy-to-understand examples and concrete practical applications, furthering the reader's ability to grasp and retain the foundational and advanced topics contained within.

Praise for the Third Edition"This volume is ground-breaking in terms of mathematical texts in that it does not teach from a detached perspective, but instead, looks to show students that competent mathematicians bring an intuitive understanding to the subject rather than just a master of applications."- Electric ReviewLearn foundational and advanced topics in linear algebra with this concise and approachable resourceA comprehensive introduction, Linear Algebra: Ideas and Applications, Fifth Edition provides a discussion of the theory and applications of linear algebra that blends abstract and computational concepts. With a focus on the development of mathematical intuition, the book emphasizes the need to understand both the applications of a particular technique and the mathematical ideas underlying the technique.The book introduces each new concept in the context of explicit numerical examples, which allows the abstract concepts to grow organically out of the necessity to solve specific problems. The intuitive discussions are consistently followed by rigorous statements of results and proofs. Linear Algebra: Ideas and Applications, Fifth Edition also features:* A new application section on section on Google's Page Rank Algorithm.* A new application section on pricing long term health insurance at a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC).* Many other illuminating applications of linear algebra with self-study questions for additional study.* End-of-chapter summaries and sections with true-false questions to aid readers with further comprehension of the presented material* Numerous computer exercises throughout using MATLAB(r) codeLinear Algebra: Ideas and Applications, Fifth Edition is an excellent undergraduate-level textbook for one or two semester undergraduate courses in mathematics, science, computer science, and engineering. With an emphasis on intuition development, the book is also an ideal self-study reference.

Master the fundamentals of regression without learning calculus with this one-stop resourceThe newly and thoroughly revised 3rd Edition of Applied Regression Modeling delivers a concise but comprehensive treatment of the application of statistical regression analysis for those with little or no background in calculus. Accomplished instructor and author Dr. Iain Pardoe has reworked many of the more challenging topics, included learning outcomes and additional end-of-chapter exercises, and added coverage of several brand-new topics including multiple linear regression using matrices.The methods described in the text are clearly illustrated with multi-format datasets available on the book's supplementary website. In addition to a fulsome explanation of foundational regression techniques, the book introduces modeling extensions that illustrate advanced regression strategies, including model building, logistic regression, Poisson regression, discrete choice models, multilevel models, Bayesian modeling, and time series forecasting. Illustrations, graphs, and computer software output appear throughout the book to assist readers in understanding and retaining the more complex content. Applied Regression Modeling covers a wide variety of topics, like:* Simple linear regression models, including the least squares criterion, how to evaluate model fit, and estimation/prediction* Multiple linear regression, including testing regression parameters, checking model assumptions graphically, and testing model assumptions numerically* Regression model building, including predictor and response variable transformations, qualitative predictors, and regression pitfalls* Three fully described case studies, including one each on home prices, vehicle fuel efficiency, and pharmaceutical patchesPerfect for students of any undergraduate statistics course in which regression analysis is a main focus, Applied Regression Modeling also belongs on the bookshelves of non-statistics graduate students, including MBAs, and for students of vocational, professional, and applied courses like data science and machine learning.

Reviews state-of-the-art technologies in modern heuristic optimization techniques and presents case studies showing how they have been applied in complex power and energy systems problems Written by a team of international experts, this book describes the use of metaheuristic applications in the analysis and design of electric power systems. This includes a discussion of optimum energy and commitment of generation (nonrenewable & renewable) and load resources during day-to-day operations and control activities in regulated and competitive market structures, along with transmission and distribution systems. Applications of Modern Heuristic Optimization Methods in Power and Energy Systems begins with an introduction and overview of applications in power and energy systems before moving on to planning and operation, control, and distribution. Further chapters cover the integration of renewable energy and the smart grid and electricity markets. The book finishes with final conclusions drawn by the editors. Applications of Modern Heuristic Optimization Methods in Power and Energy Systems: Explains the application of differential evolution in electric power systems' active power multi-objective optimal dispatch Includes studies of optimization and stability in load frequency control in modern power systems Describes optimal compliance of reactive power requirements in near-shore wind power plants Features contributions from noted experts in the field Ideal for power and energy systems designers, planners, operators, and consultants, Applications of Modern Heuristic Optimization Methods in Power and Energy Systems will also benefit engineers, software developers, researchers, academics, and students.

A comprehensive resource covering the foundational thermal-fluid sciences and engineering analysis techniques used to design and develop internal combustion enginesInternal Combustion Engines: Applied Thermosciences, Fourth Edition combines foundational thermal-fluid sciences with engineering analysis techniques for modeling and predicting the performance of internal combustion engines.This new 4th edition includes brand new material on:* New engine technologies and concepts* Effects of engine speed on performance and emissions* Fluid mechanics of intake and exhaust flow in engines* Turbocharger and supercharger performance analysis* Chemical kinetic modeling, reaction mechanisms, and emissions* Advanced combustion processes including low temperature combustion* Piston, ring and journal bearing friction analysisThe 4th Edition expands on the combined analytical and numerical approaches used successfully in previous editions. Students and engineers are provided with several new tools for applying the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to internal combustion engines.Each chapter includes MATLAB programs and examples showing how to perform detailed engineering computations. The chapters also have an increased number of homework problems with which the reader can gauge their progress and retention. All the software is 'open source' so that readers can see in detail how computational analysis and the design of engines is performed. A companion website is also provided, offering access to the MATLAB computer programs.

This book will discuss the synthesis, properties, characterization and applications of various different nanocarbons including nanodiamonds, nanotubes, graphene, fullerenes, and carbon dots. It will also introduce new types of nanocarbon hybrids, promising next-generation functional materials for environmental and sustainable energy applications, for example nanodiamond-metal, nanodiamond-inorganic and nanodiamond-graphene hybrids.The book provides a transversal view of assets and applications of the different carbon nanomaterials and their hybrids, helping to share knowledge between each community of carbon materials.Topics covered include:* Properties of carbon bulk materials* Recent progresses on the synthesis of nanocarbons; nanodiamonds, onion-like carbons, carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, carbon dots, graphene, nanocarbon fibres and aerogels, anostructured carbon nitrides* Hybrids built with nanocarbons* Properties and applications of nanocarbons and hybrids; Functionalisation of nanocarbons, tribological properties, optical/optoelectronic properties, applications in photovoltaics, batteries and supercapacitors.The book will provide the necessary background knowledge on carbon nanostructures, composites/hybrids, and the plethora of environmental and energy applications, whilst also presenting state-of-the-art research and future perspectives for this evolving field.