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A detailed, one-stop guide for experienced options tradersPositional Option Trading is a rigorous, professional-level guide on sophisticated techniques from professional trader and quantitative analyst Euan Sinclair. The author has over two decades of high-level option trading experience. He has written this book specifically for professional options traders who have outgrown more basic trading techniques and are searching for in-depth information suitable for advanced trading.Custom-tailored to respond to the volatile option trading environment, this expert guide stresses the importance of finding a valid edge in situations where risk is usually overwhelmed by uncertainty and unknowability. Using examples of edges such as the volatility premium, term-structure premia and earnings effects, the author shows how to find valid trading ideas and details the decision process for choosing an option structure that best exploits the advantage.Advanced topics include a quantitative approach for directionally trading options, the robustness of the Black Scholes Merton model, trade sizing for option portfolios, robust risk management and more. This book:* Provides advanced trading techniques for experienced professional traders* Addresses the need for in-depth, quantitative information that more general, intro-level options trading books do not provide* Helps readers to master their craft and improve their performance* Includes advanced risk management methods in option tradingNo matter the market conditions, Positional Option Trading is an important resource for any professional or advanced options trader.

Offers a step-by-step guide to building autonomous vehicles and robots, with source code and accompanying videosThe first book of its kind on the detailed steps for creating an autonomous vehicle or robot, this book provides an overview of the technology and introduction of the key elements involved in developing autonomous vehicles, and offers an excellent introduction to the basics for someone new to the topic of autonomous vehicles and the innovative, modular-based engineering approach called DragonFly.Engineering Autonomous Vehicles and Robots: The DragonFly Modular-based Approach covers everything that technical professionals need to know about: CAN bus, chassis, sonars, radars, GNSS, computer vision, localization, perception, motion planning, and more. Particularly, it covers Computer Vision for active perception and localization, as well as mapping and motion planning. The book offers several case studies on the building of an autonomous passenger pod, bus, and vending robot. It features a large amount of supplementary material, including the standard protocol and sample codes for chassis, sonar, and radar. GPSD protocol/NMEA protocol and GPS deployment methods are also provided. Most importantly, readers will learn the philosophy behind the DragonFly modular-based design approach, which empowers readers to design and build their own autonomous vehicles and robots with flexibility and affordability.* Offers progressive guidance on building autonomous vehicles and robots* Provides detailed steps and codes to create an autonomous machine, at affordable cost, and with a modular approach* Written by one of the pioneers in the field building autonomous vehicles* Includes case studies, source code, and state-of-the art research results* Accompanied by a website with supplementary material, including sample code for chassis/sonar/radar; GPS deployment methods; Vision Calibration methodsEngineering Autonomous Vehicles and Robots is an excellent book for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field of autonomous vehicles and robots.

Presents the normal kinematic and dynamic equations for robots, including mobile robots, with coordinate transformations and various control strategiesThis fully updated edition examines the use of mobile robots for sensing objects of interest, and focus primarily on control, navigation, and remote sensing. It also includes an entirely new section on modeling and control of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), which exhibits unique complex three-dimensional dynamics.Mobile Robots: Navigation, Control and Sensing, Surface Robots and AUVs, Second Edition starts with a chapter on kinematic models for mobile robots. It then offers a detailed chapter on robot control, examining several different configurations of mobile robots. Following sections look at robot attitude and navigation. The application of Kalman Filtering is covered. Readers are also provided with a section on remote sensing and sensors. Other chapters discuss: target tracking, including multiple targets with multiple sensors; obstacle mapping and its application to robot navigation; operating a robotic manipulator; and remote sensing via UAVs. The last two sections deal with the dynamics modeling of AUVs and control of AUVs. In addition, this text:* Includes two new chapters dealing with control of underwater vehicles* Covers control schemes including linearization and use of linear control design methods, Lyapunov stability theory, and more* Addresses the problem of ground registration of detected objects of interest given their pixel coordinates in the sensor frame* Analyzes geo-registration errors as a function of sensor precision and sensor pointing uncertaintyMobile Robots: Navigation, Control and Sensing, Surface Robots and AUVs is intended for use as a textbook for a graduate course of the same title and can also serve as a reference book for practicing engineers working in related areas.

A detailed account of various applications and uses of transparent ceramics and the future of the industryIn Transparent Ceramics: Materials, Engineering, and Applications, readers will discover the necessary foundation for understanding transparent ceramics (TCs) and the technical and economic factors that determine the overall worth of TCs. This book provides readers with a thorough history of TCs, as well as a detailed account of the materials, engineering and applications of TC in its various forms; fabrication and characterization specifics are also described. With this book, researchers, engineers, and students find a definitive guide to past and present use cases, and a glimpse into the future of TC materials.The book covers a variety of TC topics, including:* The methods employed for materials produced in a transparent state* Detailed applications of TCs for use in lasers, IR domes, armor-windows, and various medical prosthetics* A review of traditionally used transparent materials that highlights the benefits of TCs* Theoretical science and engineering theories presented in correlation with learned data* A look at past, present, and future use-cases of TCsThis insightful guide to ceramics that can be fabricated into bulk transparent parts will serve as a must-read for professionals in the industry, as well as students looking to gain a more thorough understanding of the field.

Want Red Team offensive advice from the biggest cybersecurity names in the industry? Join our tribe.The Tribe of Hackers team is back with a new guide packed with insights from dozens of the world's leading Red Team security specialists. With their deep knowledge of system vulnerabilities and innovative solutions for correcting security flaws, Red Team hackers are in high demand. Tribe of Hackers Red Team: Tribal Knowledge from the Best in Offensive Cybersecurity takes the valuable lessons and popular interview format from the original Tribe of Hackers and dives deeper into the world of Red Team security with expert perspectives on issues like penetration testing and ethical hacking. This unique guide includes inspiring interviews from influential security specialists, including David Kennedy, Rob Fuller, Jayson E. Street, and Georgia Weidman, who share their real-world learnings on everything from Red Team tools and tactics to careers and communication, presentation strategies, legal concerns, and more* Learn what it takes to secure a Red Team job and to stand out from other candidates* Discover how to hone your hacking skills while staying on the right side of the law* Get tips for collaborating on documentation and reporting* Explore ways to garner support from leadership on your security proposals* Identify the most important control to prevent compromising your network* Uncover the latest tools for Red Team offensive securityWhether you're new to Red Team security, an experienced practitioner, or ready to lead your own team, Tribe of Hackers Red Team has the real-world advice and practical guidance you need to advance your information security career and ready yourself for the Red Team offensive.

The long-awaited follow-up to Making Thinking Visible, provides new thinking routines, original research, and unique global case studiesVisible Thinking--a research-based approach developed at Harvard's Project Zero - prompts and promotes students' thinking. This approach has been shown to positively impact student engagement, learning, and development as thinkers. Visible Thinking involves using thinking routines, documentation, and effective questioning and listening techniques to enhance learning and collaboration in any learning environment. The Power of Making Thinking Visible explains how educators can effectively use thinking routines and other tools to engage and empower students as learners and transform classrooms into places of deep learning.Building on the success of the bestselling Making Thinking Visible, this highly-anticipated new book expands the work of the original by providing 18 new thinking routines based on new research and work with teachers and students around the world. Original content explains how to use thinking routines to maximum effect in the classroom, engage students exploration of big ideas, link thinking routines to formative assessment, and more. Providing new research, new global case studies, and new practices, this book:* Focuses on the power that thinking routines can bring to learning* Provides practical insights on using thinking routines to facilitate student engagement* Highlights the most effective techniques for using thinking routines in the classroom* Identifies the skillsets and mindsets needed to truly make thinking visible* Features actionable classroom strategies that can be applied across grade levels and content areasWritten by researchers from Harvard's Project Zero, The Power of Making Thinking Visible: Using Routines to Engage and Empower Learners is an indispensable resource for K-12 educators and curriculum designers, higher education instructional designers and educators, and professional learning course developers.

A guide to the theoretical and computational toolkits for the modern study of molecular kinetics in condensed phasesMolecular Kinetics in Condensed Phases: Theory, Simulation and Analysis puts the focus on the theory, algorithms, simulations methods and analysis of molecular kinetics in condensed phases. The authors - noted experts on the topic - offer a detailed and thorough description of modern theories and simulation methods to model molecular events. They highlight the rigorous stochastic modelling of molecular processes and the use of mathematical models to reproduce experimental observations, such as rate coefficients, mean first passage times and transition path times.The book's exploration of simulations examines atomically detailed modelling of molecules in action and the connections of these simulations to theory and experiment. The authors also explore the applications that range from simple intuitive examples of one- and two-dimensional systems to complex solvated macromolecules. This important book:* Offers an introduction to the topic that combines theory, simulation and analysis* Presents a guide written by authors that are well-known and highly regarded leaders in their fields* Contains detailed examples and explanation of how to conduct computer simulations of kinetics. A detailed study of a two-dimensional system and of a solvated peptide are discussed.* Discusses modern developments in the field and explains their connection to the more traditional concepts in chemical dynamicsWritten for students and academic researchers in the fields of chemical kinetics, chemistry, computational statistical mechanics, biophysics and computational biology, Molecular Kinetics in Condensed Phases is the authoritative guide to the theoretical and computational toolkits for the study of molecular kinetics in condensed phases.

How practitioners can work with young male clients within a gender-responsive treatment programAdverse life events can experience significant impairment in neural development which can lead to weakened critical thinking, diminished emotional intelligence, and increased antisocial behavior. Statistics show that traditional treatment programs are inadequate in helping young men--estimated to account for 68% of all teens struggling with substance use disorder--to achieve sustained abstinence that leads to recovery.A Young Man's Guide to Self-Mastery provides practical guidance on implementing an effective trauma-informed, gender-responsive treatment program that addresses the impact of socialization, adverse life experiences, and substance use. This invaluable guide explains the theoretical foundation and real-life connection between trauma and substance use, and provides clear guidelines and actionable strategies for treating boys and young men challenged by trauma and substance use disorder.* Provides guidance on integrating evidence-based interventions, mindfulness techniques, and experiential activities* Covers the effects of environmental trauma, gender development awareness, socialization, identity, sexuality, relational violence, and aggression* Examines trauma's impact on families, mental health, and comorbid and addictive behavior* Discusses the key elements of strength-based approaches and mentoringA Young Man's Guide to Self-Mastery is an invaluable resource for practitioners working with male adolescents in mental health clinics, juvenile justice facilities, and residential and outpatient facilities.

Get a handle on macOS CatalinaIt doesn't matter if you're doing your computing on an old reliable Macbook or a brand-new Mac desktop, both rely on macOS to help you get things done. It helps to have an equally reliable guidebook to steer you through the tasks and steps that make macOS run efficiently.This fun and friendly guide provides the direction you need to easily navigate the classic and brand new features in macOS Catalina. Longtime expert Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus shares his years of experience to help you better understand Catalina and make it a timesaving tool in your life.* Take a tour of the macOS Catalina interface* Get organized and save time with macOS applications* Find pro tips on speeding up your Mac* Back up your datamacOS Catalina For Dummies is perfect for new and inexperienced macOS users looking to grasp the fundamentals of the operating system.

MANAGE RISK MORE EFFECTIVELY AND DEVELOP A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF COMMODITY PRICE DYNAMICS, RISK AND SENTIMENT WITH POSITIONING ANALYSIS At its core, positioning refers to the breakdown of the positions held by specific categories of trader. Positioning Analysis uses such data both in isolation and in combination with other variables to provide a powerful framework for understanding price dynamics, risk, sentiment, and behaviour. The approach in Advanced Positioning, Flow, and Sentiment Analysis in Commodity Markets - the only book of its kind on the market - bridges fundamental and technical analysis to reveal how to build robust, effective models based on positioning, flow and sentiment patterns. Readers will learn to generate trading signals from detailed datasets with variables like price changes, seasonal factors, exchange rates and market-wide risk and uncertainty metrics. A continuously updated companion website allows readers to immediately employ this unique framework and to customise the models for direct use.

Social studies teachers will find classroom-tested lessons and strategies that can be easily implemented in the classroomThe Teacher's Toolbox series is an innovative, research-based resource providing teachers with instructional strategies for students of all levels and abilities. Each book in the collection focuses on a specific content area. Clear, concise guidance enables teachers to quickly integrate low-prep, high-value lessons and strategies in their middle school and high school classrooms. Every strategy follows a practical, how-to format established by the series editors.The Social Studies Teacher's Toolbox contains hundreds of student-friendly classroom lessons and teaching strategies. Clear and concise chapters, fully aligned to Common Core Social Studies standards and National Council for the Social Studies standards, cover the underlying research, technology based options, practical classroom use, and modification of each high-value lesson and strategy.This book employs a hands-on approach to help educators quickly learn and apply proven methods and techniques in their social studies courses. Topics range from reading and writing in social studies and tools for analysis, to conducting formative and summative assessments, differentiating instruction, motivating students, incorporating social and emotional learning and culturally responsive teaching. Easy-to-read content shows how and why social studies should be taught and how to make connections across history, geography, political science, and beyond. Designed to reduce instructor preparation time and increase relevance, student engagement, and comprehension, this book:* Explains the usefulness, application, and potential drawbacks of each instructional strategy* Provides fresh activities applicable to all classrooms* Helps social studies teachers work with ELLs, advanced students, and students with learning differences* Offers real-world guidance for addressing current events while covering standards and working with textbooksThe Social Studies Teacher's Toolbox is an invaluable source of real-world lessons, strategies, and techniques for general education teachers and social studies specialists, as well as resource specialists/special education teachers, elementary and secondary educators, and teacher educators.

Exploring the processes and phenomena of Earth's dayside magnetosphereEnergy and momentum transfer, initially taking place at the dayside magnetopause, is responsible for a variety of phenomenon that we can measure on the ground. Data obtained from observations of Earth's dayside magnetosphere increases our knowledge of the processes by which solar wind mass, momentum, and energy enter the magnetosphere.Dayside Magnetosphere Interactions outlines the physics and processes of dayside magnetospheric phenomena, the role of solar wind in generating ultra-low frequency waves, and solar wind-magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling.Volume highlights include:* Phenomena across different temporal and spatial scales* Discussions on dayside aurora, plume dynamics, and related dayside reconnection* Results from spacecraft observations, ground-based observations, and simulations* Discoveries from the Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission and Van Allen Probes era* Exploration of foreshock, bow shock, magnetosheath, magnetopause, and cusps* Examination of similar processes occurring around other planetsThe 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

FLEXIBLE SUPERCAPACITORSComprehensive coverage of the latest advancements in flexible supercapacitorsIn Flexible Supercapacitors: Materials and Applications, a team of distinguished researchers deliver a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the foundational principles and real-world applications of flexible supercapacitors. This edited volume includes contributions from leading scientists working in the field of flexible supercapacitors.The book systematically summarizes the most recent research in the area, and covers fundamental concepts of electrode materials and devices, including on-chip microsupercapacitors and fiber supercapacitors. The latest progress and advancements in stretchable supercapacitors and healable supercapacitors are also discussed, as are problems and challenges commonly encountered in the development of flexible supercapacitors. The book concludes with suggestions and fresh perspectives on future research in this rapidly developing field.Flexible Supercapacitors: Materials and Applications also offers:* A thorough introduction to the fundamentals of supercapacitors, including their materials and devices* Comprehensive explorations of flexible fiber supercapacitors and two-dimensional materials for flexible supercapacitors* In-depth examinations of flexible supercapacitors with metal oxides-based electrodes and flexible on-chip microsupercapacitors* Practical discussions of stretchable and healable supercapacitors, as well as patterned nanostructured electrodesPerfect for researchers in the fields of materials science, physics, and electrical engineering, Flexible Supercapacitors: Materials and Applications is also an ideal reference for developers interested in supercapacitor design, materials, and devices.

A practical guide for engineers and students that covers a wide range of optical design and optical metrology topicsOptical Engineering Science offers a comprehensive and authoritative review of the science of optical engineering. The book bridges the gap between the basic theoretical principles of classical optics and the practical application of optics in the commercial world. Written by a noted expert in the field, the book examines a range of practical topics that are related to optical design, optical metrology and manufacturing. The book fills a void in the literature by coving all three topics in a single volume.Optical engineering science is at the foundation of the design of commercial optical systems, such as mobile phone cameras and digital cameras as well as highly sophisticated instruments for commercial and research applications. It spans the design, manufacture and testing of space or aerospace instrumentation to the optical sensor technology for environmental monitoring. Optics engineering science has a wide variety of applications, both commercial and research. This important book:* Offers a comprehensive review of the topic of optical engineering* Covers topics such as optical fibers, waveguides, aspheric surfaces, Zernike polynomials, polarisation, birefringence and more* Targets engineering professionals and students* Filled with illustrative examples and mathematical equationsWritten for professional practitioners, optical engineers, optical designers, optical systems engineers and students, Optical Engineering Science offers an authoritative guide that covers the broad range of optical design and optical metrology topics and their applications.

This publication focuses on the critical methods that can be used to dramatically improve the fiscal closing process.The Record to Report (R2R) or Fiscal Closing Process is at the core of the controllership function. The process includes transaction processing, internal and external reporting, and the internal controls--the people, processes, and technology--that constitute the corporate organizational hierarchy. CFOs, controllers, and corporate finance departments require timely, accurate, and consistent data to make appropriate operational and strategic decisions and fulfill statutory, regulatory, and compliance requirements with accurate and timely data. The Fast Close Toolkit offers both strategic and tactical suggestions that can significantly improve the fiscal closing process and provides guidance on new legislation requirements, systems and best practice processes. Checklists, templates, process narratives, and sample policies are provided for every component of the fiscal close.Investors and shareholders expect fast and easy access to the data created by current business activities in the information-driven digital age. The Fast Close Toolkit provides the necessary tools and expert advice to improve the fiscal closing process. Authoritative and up to date, this book:* Identifies the bottlenecks that can impact the and improvethe fiscal close process and provides best practices to help alleviate these challenges* Defines the Record to Report (R2R) and recommends the roles and responsibilities for fiscal close processes flow* Offers the internal controls to use for the end-to-end fiscal close process* Describes approaches for risk management, R2R, and fiscal close benchmarking* Identifies KPIs for all aspects of the R2R process* Provides the mechanism for developing a financial close scorecard* Recommends leading practices for both external and internal reporting* Provides guidance on how strategic planning, the budget and forecast processes can be streamlined to enhance the fiscal close and internal reporting resultsWritten by a respected expert on internal controls and the fiscal closing process, The Fast Close Toolkit is a valuable source of information for professionals involved in controllership and have responsibility for the fiscal close.

Provides an overview of the developments and advances in the field of network clustering and blockmodeling over the last 10 yearsThis book offers an integrated treatment of network clustering and blockmodeling, covering all of the newest approaches and methods that have been developed over the last decade. Presented in a comprehensive manner, it offers the foundations for understanding network structures and processes, and features a wide variety of new techniques addressing issues that occur during the partitioning of networks across multiple disciplines such as community detection, blockmodeling of valued networks, role assignment, and stochastic blockmodeling.Written by a team of international experts in the field, Advances in Network Clustering and Blockmodeling offers a plethora of diverse perspectives covering topics such as: bibliometric analyses of the network clustering literature; clustering approaches to networks; label propagation for clustering; and treating missing network data before partitioning. It also examines the partitioning of signed networks, multimode networks, and linked networks. A chapter on structured networks and coarsegrained descriptions is presented, along with another on scientific coauthorship networks. The book finishes with a section covering conclusions and directions for future work. In addition, the editors provide numerous tables, figures, case studies, examples, datasets, and more.* Offers a clear and insightful look at the state of the art in network clustering and blockmodeling* Provides an excellent mix of mathematical rigor and practical application in a comprehensive manner* Presents a suite of new methods, procedures, algorithms for partitioning networks, as well as new techniques for visualizing matrix arrays* Features numerous examples throughout, enabling readers to gain a better understanding of research methods and to conduct their own research effectively* Written by leading contributors in the field of spatial networks analysisAdvances in Network Clustering and Blockmodeling is an ideal book for graduate and undergraduate students taking courses on network analysis or working with networks using real data. It will also benefit researchers and practitioners interested in network analysis.

FUNDAMENTALS OF PORPHYRIN CHEMISTRYAn indispensable and concise overview of the chemistry of porphyrins and related moleculesIn Fundamentals of Porphyrin Chemistry: A 21st Century Approach, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a compact and accessible introduction to the broad field of porphyrin chemistry. It discusses the basics of porphyrin synthesis and structure, as well as that of related molecules, and the current and future roles that porphyrins play in chemical transformations, materials design and synthesis, energy capture and transduction, human health, and the environment.This edited volume is a self-contained tutorial on concepts of critical importance to porphyrin chemistry and serves as the foundation for discussions about the applications of porphyrin-related compounds found in the second volume. This book contains:* A thorough introduction to porphyrins, including their structure, nomenclature, naturally occurring porphyrins, synthetic porphyrins, and common families of porphyrin-related compounds* Comprehensive explorations of chemical porphyrin synthesis, including how to synthesize porphyrins from simple, symmetric, and advanced ABCD-substituted porphyrins* Practical discussions of the physical characteristics of porphyrins, including their structural features, electronic structure, spectroscopy, magnetism, electrochemistry, and electron transfer processesPerfect for experienced academic researchers in the field of porphyrin chemistry seeking a quick reference, Fundamentals of Porphyrin Chemistry: A 21st Century Approach is also an indispensable resource for researchers new to the field who need an overview directing them to literature in more focused areas.

State-of-the-art book discusses various basic and advanced methodologies with their fundamental concepts of exploration and exploitation in network simulation including wireless simulation and WSN concepts and implementations. In addition to modeling and simulating systems, Network Modeling, Simulation and Analysis in MATLAB provides a better understanding of how real-world systems function. This enables us to predict the behavior of systems before they are actually built and to accurately analyze them under various operating conditions. The book provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art coverage of all the essential aspects of modeling and simulation both physical and conceptual systems. Various real-life examples are included, which show how simulation plays a crucial role in understanding real-world systems. The authors also explain how to effectively use MATLAB to apply the modeling and simulation techniques presented successfully. After introducing the underlying philosophy of the systems, the book offers step-by-step procedures for modeling with practical examples, and codes different types of systems using modeling techniques such as the Rayleigh fading model, BPSK modulation and demodulation, QPSK modulation and demodulation, etc. Audience The audience is the practitioner in cloud computing, computer science, software engineering, network simulation and design. This book will prepare both undergraduate and graduate students for advanced modeling and simulation courses, and will help them carry out useful simulation studies. Moreover, postgraduate students should be able to comprehend and conduct simulation research after completing this book.

One of the very few books devoted to the chemistry, materials and processing of liquid silicone rubber The scientific literature with respect to liquid silicone rubber is collected in this monograph. The text focuses on the fundamental issues such as properties, curing methods, special materials, as well as the latest developments, and provides a broad overview of the materials used therein. In particular, materials and compositions for liquid functional rubbers are discussed. Methods of curing and special properties are also described, such as tracking and erosion resistance, adhesion properties, storage and thermal stability. Methods of curing are precision casting, hybrid additive manufacturing, peroxide curing, ultraviolet curing, liquid injection moulding, or hot embossing. The book includes applications including automotive and underwater applications, electrical and optical uses, as well as medical uses. Audience The book will be used by polymer and materials scientists as well as adhesion/adhesives/ sealant, rubber and elastomer specialists both in academia and industry. Practitioners in the fields of electrical and automotive engineering, medical device makers and apparel manufacturers will find the book particularly useful.

As the world turns its attention to sustainability and away from fossil sources, this practical guide on the chemistry of renewable biobased polyols will be a very important and significant development for those in industry. The replacement of polyols synthesized from petrochemicals by polyols originating from natural products, notably from vegetable oils and animal fats, has been the subject of research projects for a number of decades. Very recently, however, the polymers industry has intensified its efforts to include the "green products", such as biobased polyols, in applications already available in the market. Examples of such applications include polyurethane foams, elastomers and epoxides. This book describes the extraction of the natural constituents of several fruits and plants as well as their chemical conversion to polyols. In addition to the chemistry involved in the process, particular emphasis is attributed to their applications. Biobased Polyols for Industrial Polymers provides the reader: A detailed account on the chemistry and applications of polyols obtained from natural sources Numerous examples on the extraction and synthesis of biobased polyols as well as their use in polyurethane, epoxide and unsaturated polyester technologies, among others A description of the extraction of natural chemicals and their conversion to polyols used in the polymers industry. Audience The book's main audience is chemists, chemical engineers and technologists involved in the development of rigid and flexible polyurethanes, epoxides and unsaturated polyesters. The book is also a good teaching tool for lecturers of chemistry and polymer technology.

The fourth medical atlas in this new series on the human body and filled with detailed pictures, this atlas details the topographical and pathotopographical anatomy of the pelvis, spine, and limbs, a useful reference for medical professionals and students alike. Written by an experienced and well-respected physician and professor, this new volume, building on the previous volume, Ultrasonic Topographical and Pathotopographical Anatomy, and its sequels, also available from Wiley-Scrivener, presents the ultrasonic topographical and pathotopographical anatomy of the pelvis, spine, and limbs, offering further detail into these important areas for use by medical professionals. This series of atlases of topographic and pathotopographic human anatomy is a fundamental and practically important series designed for doctors of all specializations and students of medical schools. Here you can find almost everything that is connected with the topographic and pathotopographic human anatomy, including original graphs of logical structures of topographic anatomy and development of congenital abnormalities, topography of different areas in layers, pathotopography, computer and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of topographic and pathotopographic anatomy. Also you can find here new theoretical and practical sections of topographic anatomy developed by the author himself which are published for the first time. They are practically important for mastering the technique of operative interventions and denying possibility of iatrogenic complications during operations. This important new volume will be valuable to physicians, junior physicians, medical residents, lecturers in medicine, and medical students alike, either as a textbook or as a reference. It is a must-have for any physician's library. This groundbreaking new volume: Using the same technology as the first two atlases by the same author, solves the problem of visualization of topographical and pathotopographical anatomy Builds on the author's previous book, Ultrasonic Topographical and Pathotopographical Anatomy and the sequel, focusing solely on the areas of the pelvis, spine, and limbs Goes beyond previous attempts, which are often drawings, by using state-of-the-art technology to show detailed physiological areas Is for medical professionals of all types and levels, from students and professors to working doctors and other medical professionals doing research and development AUDIENCE: Physicians, interns, junior physicians, medical residents, medical students, specialists in surgery, traumatology, neurosurgery, oncology, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, dental surgery, anesthesiology, and other medical specialists concerned with different topographical and anatomical structures.

AN UP-TO-DATE GUIDE FOR USING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF DATA AND NOVEL TECHNOLOGIES TO DESIGN, BUILD, AND MAINTAIN BETTER SYSTEMS Systems Engineering in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Big Data, Novel Technologies, and Modern Systems Engineering offers a guide to the recent changes in systems engineering prompted by the current challenging and innovative industrial environment called the Fourth Industrial Revolution--INDUSTRY 4.0. This book contains advanced models, innovative practices, and state-of-the-art research findings on systems engineering. The contributors, an international panel of experts on the topic, explore the key elements in systems engineering that have shifted towards data collection and analytics, available and used in the design and development of systems and also in the later life-cycle stages of use and retirement. The contributors address the issues in a system in which the system involves data in its operation, contrasting with earlier approaches in which data, models, and algorithms were less involved in the function of the system. The book covers a wide range of topics including five systems engineering domains: systems engineering and systems thinking; systems software and process engineering; the digital factory; reliability and maintainability modeling and analytics; and organizational aspects of systems engineering. This important resource: Presents new and advanced approaches, methodologies, and tools for designing, testing, deploying, and maintaining advanced complex systems Explores effective evidence-based risk management practices Describes an integrated approach to safety, reliability, and cyber security based on system theory Discusses entrepreneurship as a multidisciplinary system Emphasizes technical merits of systems engineering concepts by providing technical models Written for systems engineers, Systems Engineering in the Fourth Industrial Revolution offers an up-to-date resource that contains the best practices and most recent research on the topic of systems engineering.

Introduces readers to the principles of managerial statistics and data science, with an emphasis on statistical literacy of business studentsThrough a statistical perspective, this book introduces readers to the topic of data science, including Big Data, data analytics, and data wrangling. Chapters include multiple examples showing the application of the theoretical aspects presented. It features practice problems designed to ensure that readers understand the concepts and can apply them using real data. Over 100 open data sets used for examples and problems come from regions throughout the world, allowing the instructor to adapt the application to local data with which students can identify. Applications with these data sets include:* Assessing if searches during a police stop in San Diego are dependent on driver's race* Visualizing the association between fat percentage and moisture percentage in Canadian cheese* Modeling taxi fares in Chicago using data from millions of rides* Analyzing mean sales per unit of legal marijuana products in Washington stateTopics covered in Principles of Managerial Statistics and Data Science include:data visualization; descriptive measures; probability; probability distributions; mathematical expectation; confidence intervals; and hypothesis testing. Analysis of variance; simple linear regression; and multiple linear regression are also included. In addition, the book offers contingency tables, Chi-square tests, non-parametric methods, and time series methods. The textbook:* Includes academic material usually covered in introductory Statistics courses, but with a data science twist, and less emphasis in the theory* Relies on Minitab to present how to perform tasks with a computer* Presents and motivates use of data that comes from open portals* Focuses on developing an intuition on how the procedures work* Exposes readers to the potential in Big Data and current failures of its use* Supplementary material includes: a companion website that houses PowerPoint slides; an Instructor's Manual with tips, a syllabus model, and project ideas; R code to reproduce examples and case studies; and information about the open portal data* Features an appendix with solutions to some practice problemsPrinciples of Managerial Statistics and Data Science is a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students taking managerial Statistics courses, and a reference book for working business professionals.

Get the results, recognition, and reputation you deserveIn TIP, Dave Gordon tells the engaging and motivating story of Brian Davis, an average salesperson who is fired without warning for being average. After 10 years at the same company, he is suddenly faced with no immediate prospects, an uncertain future, and a young family to support. With minimal savings, and determined to not lose everything he's worked for, he reluctantly takes the only job he can get at a popular bar and restaurant called Crossroads. Guided by an unlikely mentor, and insightful colleagues and customers in an unforgiving environment of relentless customer service, he learns the four simple principles of TIP to take control of his life, his career, and his future:1. Enhanced self-awareness2. Confident communications3. Commitment-based actions4. Fulfillment of a unique value promiseTIP is a timeless, inspirational story created to remind anyone in a position judged by performance that the only way to achieve continued recognition and growth in work and life is to take personal accountability for your reputation and results.Whatever your role, or level of success in your career, TIP is a guide that will help you discover, or remember, how to consistently bring unique value to your team, your organization, and your most important customers. This easy read will provide a strategy for personal success, complete with coaching and action plans.

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