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Now you can master the art of foreign exchange tradingWhile most currency trading and foreign exchange books focus on international finance theory or simplistic chart-based strategies, The Art of Currency Trading is a comprehensive guide that will teach you how to profitably trade currencies in the real world. Author Brent Donnelly has been a successful interbank FX trader for more than 20 years and in this book, he shares the specific strategies and tactics he has used to profit in the forex marketplace.The book helps investors understand and master foreign exchange trading in order to achieve sustainable long-term financial success. The book builds in intensity and depth one topic at a time, starting with the basics and moving on to intermediate then advanced setups and strategies. Whether you are new to currency trading or have years of experience, The Art of Currency Trading provides the information you need to learn to trade like an expert. This much-needed guide provides:* an insider's view of what drives currency price movements;* a clear explanation of how to combine macro fundamentals, technical analysis, behavioral finance and diligent risk management to trade successfully;* specific techniques and setups you can use to make money trading foreign exchange; and* steps you can take to better understand yourself and improve your trading psychology and discipline.Written for currency traders of all skill levels, international stock and bond investors, corporate treasurers, commodity traders, and asset managers, The Art of Currency Trading offers a comprehensive guide to foreign exchange trading written by a noted expert in the field.

Take charge of your finances and achieve financial independence - the Clever Girl wayJoin the ranks of thousands of smart and savvy women who have turned to money expert and author Bola Sokunbi for guidance on ditching debt, saving money, and building real wealth. Sokunbi, the force behind the hugely popular Clever Girl Finance website, draws on her personal money mistakes and financial redemption to educate and empower a new generation of women on their journey to financial freedom. Lighthearted and accessible, Clever Girl Finance encourages women to talk about money and financial wellness and shows them how to navigate their own murky financial waters and come out afloat on the other side.* Monitor your expenses, build a budget, and stick with it* Make the most of a modest salary and still have money to spare* Keep your credit in check and clean up credit card chaos* Start and succeed at your side hustle* Build a nest egg and invest in your future* Transform your money mindset and be accountable for your financial well-being* Feel the power of real-world stories from other "clever girls"Put yourself on the path to financial success with the valuable lessons learned from Clever Girl Finance.

Ten skills for agile leadershipComplex challenges are all around us--they impact our companies, our communities, and our planet. This complexity and the emergence of networks is changing the practice of strategic management. Today's leaders need to understand how to design and guide complex collaborations to accelerate innovation and change--collaborations that cross boundaries both inside and outside organizations.Strategic Doing introduces you to the new disciplines of agile strategy and collaborative leadership. You'll learn how to design and guide complex collaborations by following a discipline of simple rules that you won't find anywhere else.* Unleash the power of true collaboration* Learn and master the 10 skills of agile leadership* Apply individual skills to targeted situations* Introduces a new discipline of leadership strategyFilled with compelling case studies, Strategic Doing outlines a new discipline of leadership strategy specifically designed for open, loosely-connected networks.

A fascinating story about the power of networking, connection, and mentorshipWritten as an engaging parable, Swim! How a Shark, a Suckerfish, and a Parasite Teach You Leadership, Mentoring, and Next Level Success brings to life real-world challenges (and their solutions) and presents them in simple, yet powerful terms. The book explores the vital importance of networking, explores the steps that lead to successful networking, and explains why we need it.Swim! dives deep into the concepts of mentorship and the power of human connection. While too many business leaders spend their time obsessing about facts, figures, and the bottom line, it is more important for them to learn to manage relationships. Once attention shifts to relationships, businesses and careers can reach the next level of success. Written by a leading motivational speaker, this book offers ideas that can be applied to both personal and business life.* Understand the importance of establishing habits and rituals* Tap into the power of a positive mindset* Discover the value of teamwork* Learn to use intentional language about workplace cultureSwim! is an entertaining book that highlights the significant concept of connecting and building relationships and includes the tools needed to become more self-aware about our roles and contributions in our industries.

Sorgfältig aktualisierte Neuauflage dieses wegweisenden Referenzwerk der radiopharmazeutischen WissenschaftenDie 2. Auflage des Handbook of Radiopharmaceuticals wirft einen umfassenden analytischen Blick auf das Fachgebiet und bietet aktuelle Informationen zu zentralen Themen, u. a. die Herstellung von Radionukliden, synthetische Methoden, Entwicklungen in der Radiopharmazie, Regelwerke, und zu einer Fülle praktischer Anwendungen. Als wertvolles Nachschlagewerk für Einsteiger und erfahrene Praktiker untersucht diese Publikation die neuesten Konzepte und Fragestellungen unter Berücksichtigung des gezielten Einsatzes diagnostischer und therapeutischer Radiopharmazeutika. Die Beiträge stammen von Experten verschiedenster Unterdisziplinen und lassen den Leser eintauchen in die Radiochemie, Nuklearmedizin, molekulare Bildgebung u.v.m.Die Nuklearmedizin und radiopharmazeutischen Wissenschaften haben sich seit Veröffentlichung der 1. Auflage stark verändert. Neue Radiopharmazeutika für Diagnostik und Therapie wurden von der FDA zugelassen, klinische PET- und SPECT-Scans haben drastisch zugenommen und Fortschritte im Bereich Künstliche Intelligenz haben zu signifikant verbesserten Forschungsverfahren geführt. Diese vollständig überarbeitete Auflage stellt den derzeitigen Erkenntnisstand des Fachgebiets vor, ergänzt um aktualisierte und neue Inhalte. Neue Kapitel beschäftigen sich mit heutigen Good Manufacturing Practice, regulatorischen Entwicklungen und neuen Ansätzen bei der Qualitätskontrolle. Damit wird sichergestellt, dass die Leserschaft über die aufregenden Entwicklungen der letzten Jahre rundum im Bilde ist. Dieses wichtige Referenzwerk- bietet durchgängig neue und überarbeitete Inhalte.- deckt zentrale Anwendungsbereiche in der Diagnostik und Therapie ab, für die Onkologie, Neurologie und Kardiologie.- unterstreicht die multidisziplinäre Ausrichtung der radiopharmazeutischen Wissenschaften.- zeigt, wie Pharmaunternehmen mit modernen Bildgebungsverfahren der Radiopharmazie neue Medikamente entwickeln.- untersucht heutige und neue Anwendungen der Positronen-Emissions-Tomographie (PET) und Single-Photonen-Emissions-Computertomographie (SPECT).Die Herausgeber sind anerkannte Experten der Fachrichtungen Radiochemie und PET-Bildgebung. Die 2. Auflage des Handbook of Radiopharmaceuticals: Radiochemistry and Applications ist ein Muss für Postdoktoranden, Forscher und Fachexperten in der Pharmazeutischen Industrie und richtet sich ebenso an die akademische Forschung und Lehre, an Graduierte und Einsteiger in das Fachgebiet der Radiopharmazeutika.

Use your Nikon D3500 camera like the prosCapturing frame-worthy photos is no easy feat -- until now! Inside, author Julie King shares her experience as a professional photographer and photography teacher to help you get picture-perfect landscapes, portraits, action shots, and more with your Nikon D3500 digital SLR camera.It takes more than a good eye and an amazing camera to get shots like the pros. With the help of Nikon D3500 For Dummies, you'll find all the expert advice and know-how you need to unlock your camera's capabilities to their fullest potential. From working with the basics of lighting and exposure to making sense of your camera's fanciest features, you'll be snapping professional-grade photos in a flash!* Learn the five essential options for shooting quality photos* Understand the settings that control exposure* Take charge of color and focus features* Put your skills together to shoot portraits, close-ups, and action shotsWhether you're shooting in automatic mode, scene mode, or manual mode, you'll get all the guidance you need to take photos you'll be proud to share.

If leaders aren't integrating their digital offerings into a philosophy of Customer Success, they will be defeated in the next decade, because technical excellence and other traditional competitive advantages are becoming too easy to imitate.The Customer Success Economy offers examples and specifics of how companies can transform. It addresses the pains of transforming organizational charts, leadership roles, responsibilities, and strategies so the whole company works together in total service to the customer.* Shows leaders how their digital implementations will make them more Amazon-like* Helps you deliver recurring revenue* Shows you how to embrace customer retention* Demonstrates the importance of "churning" lessGet that competitive advantage in the most relevant and important arena today--making and cultivating happy customers.

A four-color journey through a complete Tableau visualizationTableau is a popular data visualization tool that's easy for individual desktop use as well as enterprise. Used by financial analysts, marketers, statisticians, business and sales leadership, and many other job roles to present data visually for easy understanding, it's no surprise that Tableau is an essential tool in our data-driven economy.Visual Analytics with Tableau is a complete journey in Tableau visualization for a non-technical business user. You can start from zero, connect your first data, and get right into creating and publishing awesome visualizations and insightful dashboards.* Learn the different types of charts you can create* Use aggregation, calculated fields, and parameters* Create insightful maps* Share interactive dashboardsGeared toward beginners looking to get their feet wet with Tableau, this book makes it easy and approachable to get started right away.

In Real Estate Titans, Erez Cohen shares the advice and learnings of the world's leading real estate experts to create a guide for becoming a savvier real estate player.Cohen draws on his experience as a research and teacher's assistant at Wharton Business School with an investment expert--and his mentor--Dr. Peter Linneman. Throughout his career, Cohen has collected first-hand knowledge from meetings with such real estate titans as Ronald Terwilliger, Sam Zell, Joseph Sitt, and numerous others. Cohen wanted to understand how these real estate giants became so successful, so he refined his quest into three critical questions: What inspires these titans to work so hard and reach such extraordinary levels of success? What are the main elements and traits inside of them that propel them to be so grandiose? How have these individuals, who had less resources, succeeded on a much bigger scale than so many of their competitors?Real Estate Titans contains the 7 key lessons distilled from interviews with several of the world's greatest real estate investors. These critical lessons offer insight into the mindset, tactics, and habits that each of the interviewed titans possess. Once you implement these key ideas--which you won't find anywhere else--into your business, it will grow exponentially within a matter of months.Real Estate Titans offers an insider's view into several of the most successful investors on the planet. The book's compelling stories and lessons show why real estate is such a wonderful and important business, and it also offers a roadmap for becoming a world class real estate player.

A clear, comprehensive guide to VMware's latest virtualization solutionMastering VMware NSX for vSphere is the ultimate guide to VMware's network security virtualization platform. Written by a rock star in the VMware community, this book offers invaluable guidance and crucial reference for every facet of NSX, with clear explanations that go far beyond the public documentation. Coverage includes NSX architecture, controllers, and edges; preparation and deployment; logical switches; VLANS and VXLANS; logical routers; virtualization; edge network services; firewall security; and much more to help you take full advantage of the platform's many features.More and more organizations are recognizing both the need for stronger network security and the powerful solution that is NSX; usage has doubled in the past year alone, and that trend is projected to grow--and these organizations need qualified professionals who know how to work effectively with the NSX platform. This book covers everything you need to know to exploit the platform's full functionality so you can:* Step up security at the application level* Automate security and networking services* Streamline infrastructure for better continuity* Improve compliance by isolating systems that handle sensitive dataVMware's NSX provides advanced security tools at a lower cost than traditional networking. As server virtualization has already become a de facto standard in many circles, network virtualization will follow quickly--and NSX positions VMware in the lead the way vSphere won the servers. NSX allows you to boost security at a granular level, streamline compliance, and build a more robust defense against the sort of problems that make headlines. Mastering VMware NSX for vSphere helps you get up to speed quickly and put this powerful platform to work for your organization.

From Amos Schwartzfarb, serial entrepreneur and veteran Managing Director of Techstars Austin comes the elemental, essential, and effective strategy that will help any startup identify, build, and grow their customers from day 1Most startups fail because they can't grow revenue early or quickly enough. Startup CEOs will tell you their early missteps can be attributed to not finding their product market fit early enough, or at all. Founders overspend time and money trying to find product-market fit and make false starts, follow the wrong signals, and struggle to generate enough revenue to scale and raise funding. And all the while they never really knew who their customers were, what product they really needed, and why they needed it. But it doesn't have to be this way, and founders don't need to face it alone. Through expert guidance and experienced mentorship, every startup can avoid these pitfalls.The ultimate guide for building and scaling any startup sales organization, Sell More Faster shares the proven systems, methods, and lessons from Managing Director of Techstars Austin and sales expert Amos Schwartzfarb. Hear from founders of multi-million-dollar companies and CEOs who learned firsthand with Techstars, the leading mentorship-driven startup accelerator and venture capital firm that has invested in and mentored thousands of companies, collectively representing billions of dollars in funding and market cap. Schwartzfarb, and the Techstars Worldwide Network of more than 10,000 mentors do one thing better than anyone: help startup entrepreneurs succeed. They know how to sell, how to hire people who know how to sell, and how to use sales to gain venture funding--and now you can, too.Sell More Faster delivers the critical strategies and guidance necessary to avoid and manage the hazards all startups face and beat the odds. This valuable resource delivers:* A comprehensive playbook to identify product market direction and product market fit* Expert advice on building a diverse sales team and how to identify, recruit, and train the kinds of team members you need* Models and best practices for sales funnels, pricing, compensation, and scaling* A roadmap to create a repeatable and measurable path to find product-market fit* Aggregated knowledge from Techstars leaders and industry expertsSell More Faster is an indispensable guide for entrepreneurs seeking product-market fit, building their sales team, developing a growth strategy, and chasing accelerated, sustained selling success.

A guide to the popular and fast growing investment opportunities of smart betaEquity Smart Beta and Factor Investing for Practitioners offers a hands-on guide to the popular investment opportunities of smart beta, which is one of the fastest growing areas within the global equity asset class. This well-balanced book is written in accessible and understandable terms and contains an in-depth manual filled with analytical information and new ideas.The authors--noted experts in the field--include a definition of smart beta investing and detail its history. They also explore the distinguishing characteristics of smart beta strategies, offer an overview of factor investing, and reveal the implementation of smart beta approaches. Comprehensive in scope, the book contains helpful examples of applications, real-life illustrative case studies, and contributions from leading and respected practitioners that explain how they approach smart beta investing. This important book:* Contains an in-depth exploration of smart beta investing* Includes the information written in clear and accessible language* Presents helpful case studies, illustrative examples, and contributions from leading and respected experts* Offers a must have resource coauthored by the Head of Goldman Sachs' equity smart beta businessWritten for investors who want to tap into the opportunities that smart beta offers, Equity Smart Beta and Factor Investing for Practitioners is the comprehensive resource for learning how to create more efficient overall equity portfolios.

The "must-know" functions of systems Exactly what you need to know to ace anatomy Key concepts in quick, focused lessons Your guide to anatomy essentials If you're looking for a handy refresher or an easy-to-use reference for your anatomy and physiology class, Anatomy Essentials For Dummies is for you. It's filled with need-to-know terms and important info about how the body works. Find out how your nervous system keeps everything functioning and how your immune system keeps you healthy. Explore the inner workings of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. And much more! So get ready to skip the suffering and score high marks at exam time. Inside... The levels of organism organization A careful look at major bodily systems The inside track on tissues Hormones explained Detailed drawings and clear diagrams Find balance with homeostasis

Expert guidance on using Visual Studio Code for editing and debugging your web development projectsVisual Studio Code, a free, open source, cross-compatible source code editor, is one of the most popular choices for web developers. It is fast, lightweight, customizable, and contains built-in support for JavaScript, Typescript, and Node.js extensions for other languages, including C++, Python, and PHP. Features such as debugging capability, embedded Git control, syntax highlighting, code snippets, and IntelliSense intelligent code completion support--several of which set it apart from the competition--help make Visual Studio Code an impressive, out-of-the-box solution.Visual Studio Code: End-to-End Editing and Debugging Tools for Web Developers helps readers to become familiar with and productive in Visual Studio Code. This up-to-date guide covers all of the essential components of the software, including the editing features of the workspace, advanced functionality such as code refactoring and key binding, and integration with Grunt, Gulp, NPM, and other external tools. New users, experienced developers, and those considering moving from another developer tool will benefit from this book's detailed, yet easy-to-follow information on Visual Studio Code. This book:* Teaches readers how to use Visual Studio Code to do full-stack development* Explains the steps to install Visual Studio Code on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms* Provides a foundation for non-users considering moving to Visual Studio Code* Helps current users expand their knowledge of the tool and its available extensions* Describes how to open a .NET Core project and get end-to-end execution and debugging functionalityVisual Studio Code: End-to-End Editing and Debugging Tools for Web Developers is an invaluable guide for both professional and hobbyist web developers seeking immediately-useful information on Visual Studio Code.

Insight into collateral management and its increasing relevance in modern banking In the wake of recent financial crises, firms of all sizes have adjusted their policies to incorporate more frequent instances of collateral management.

An essential resource to fuel your life with the power of positivityThe more positivity we develop on the inside, the stronger and more resilient we become in facing negativity and challenges on the outside. Positivity is a muscle, and we can develop it!Stay Positive is more than a quote book. It's a resource you can turn to each day for encouragement to help you take on your daily challenges, pursue your goals and dreams, and create positive momentum in your life. With hundreds of inspirational quotes and encouraging messages, Stay Positive helps you fuel yourself and others with the positivity you need to succeed.The people who make a real difference in the world are those who focus on positive possibilities. If you're a dreamer, a doer, and a leader ready to change the world, Stay Positive will help you stay inspired and equip you to inspire others along the way.Keep this little book by your side, read from it each day, and feed your mind, body, and soul with the power of positivity!

Everything you need to bring home a new puppyAcross America and beyond, tails are wagging with anticipation. Why? Because puppies and the people who love them are eager for the update of Puppies for Dummies. Originally released and welcomed as a positive, loving alternative to the alpha dog philosophy of a popular celebrity trainer, Puppies for Dummies is now updated and more relevant than ever.This new edition covers the latest puppy training gadgets, tricks, and tips and offers expanded coverage on the latest training techniques, including new studies on positive reinforcement methods. This edition continues to provide readers with the trusted and proven advice that has made previous editions a success.* Integrate a puppy in your life* Explore the latest science of dogs* Train a happy, healthy pup* Raise and nurture a loving dogRather than saying: "Uh oh, now what?!" new pet owners can be equipped with the best advice.

A practical handbook to cybersecurity for both tech and non-tech professionalsAs reports of major data breaches fill the headlines, it has become impossible for any business, large or small, to ignore the importance of cybersecurity. Most books on the subject, however, are either too specialized for the non-technical professional or too general for positions in the IT trenches. Thanks to author Nadean Tanner's wide array of experience from teaching at a University to working for the Department of Defense, the Cybersecurity Blue Team Toolkit strikes the perfect balance of substantive and accessible, making it equally useful to those in IT or management positions across a variety of industries. This handy guide takes a simple and strategic look at best practices and tools available to both cybersecurity management and hands-on professionals, whether they be new to the field or looking to expand their expertise.Tanner gives comprehensive coverage to such crucial topics as security assessment and configuration, strategies for protection and defense, offensive measures, and remediation while aligning the concept with the right tool using the CIS Controls version 7 as a guide. Readers will learn why and how to use fundamental open source and free tools such as ping, tracert, PuTTY, pathping, sysinternals, NMAP, OpenVAS, Nexpose Community, OSSEC, Hamachi, InSSIDer, Nexpose Community, Wireshark, Solarwinds Kiwi Syslog Server, Metasploit, Burp, Clonezilla and many more.Up-to-date and practical cybersecurity instruction, applicable to both management and technical positions* Straightforward explanations of the theory behind cybersecurity best practices* Designed to be an easily navigated tool for daily use* Includes training appendix on Linux, how to build a virtual lab and glossary of key termsThe Cybersecurity Blue Team Toolkit is an excellent resource for anyone working in digital policy as well as IT security professionals, technical analysts, program managers, and Chief Information and Technology Officers. This is one handbook that won't gather dust on the shelf, but remain a valuable reference at any career level, from student to executive.

Take a deep dive into deep learningDeep learning provides the means for discerning patterns in the data that drive online business and social media outlets. Deep Learning for Dummies gives you the information you need to take the mystery out of the topic--and all of the underlying technologies associated with it.In no time, you'll make sense of those increasingly confusing algorithms, and find a simple and safe environment to experiment with deep learning. The book develops a sense of precisely what deep learning can do at a high level and then provides examples of the major deep learning application types.* Includes sample code* Provides real-world examples within the approachable text* Offers hands-on activities to make learning easier* Shows you how to use Deep Learning more effectively with the right toolsThis book is perfect for those who want to better understand the basis of the underlying technologies that we use each and every day.

The authoritative guide to the effective design and production of reliable technology products, revised and updatedWhile most manufacturers have mastered the process of producing quality products, product reliability, software quality and software security has lagged behind. The revised second edition of Improving Product Reliability and Software Quality offers a comprehensive and detailed guide to implementing a hardware reliability and software quality process for technology products. The authors - noted experts in the field - provide useful tools, forms and spreadsheets for executing an effective product reliability and software quality development process and explore proven software quality and product reliability concepts.The authors discuss why so many companies fail after attempting to implement or improve their product reliability and software quality program. They outline the critical steps for implementing a successful program. Success hinges on establishing a reliability lab, hiring the right people and implementing a reliability and software quality process that does the right things well and works well together. Designed to be accessible, the book contains a decision matrix for small, medium and large companies. Throughout the book, the authors describe the hardware reliability and software quality process as well as the tools and techniques needed for putting it in place. The concepts, ideas and material presented are appropriate for any organization. This updated second edition:* Contains new chapters on Software tools, Software quality process and software security.* Expands the FMEA section to include software fault trees and software FMEAs.* Includes two new reliability tools to accelerate design maturity and reduce the risk of premature wearout.* Contains new material on preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance and Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) to better manage repair cost and unscheduled downtime.* Presents updated information on reliability modeling and hiring reliability and software engineers.* Includes a comprehensive review of the reliability process from a multi-disciplinary viewpoint including new material on uprating and counterfeit components.* Discusses aspects of competition, key quality and reliability concepts and presents the tools for implementation.Written for engineers, managers and consultants lacking a background in product reliability and software quality theory and statistics, the updated second edition of Improving Product Reliability and Software Quality explores all phases of the product life cycle.

Boost your chances of scoring higher at Algebra IIAlgebra II introduces students to complex algebra concepts in preparation for trigonometry and calculus. In this new edition of Algebra II Workbook For Dummies, high school and college students will work through the types of Algebra II problems they'll see in class, including systems of equations, matrices, graphs, and conic sections. Plus, the book now comes with free 1-year access to chapter quizzes online!A recent report by ACT shows that over a quarter of ACT-tested 2012 high school graduates did not meet any of the four college readiness benchmarks in mathematics, English, reading, and science. Algebra II Workbook For Dummies presents tricky topics in plain English and short lessons, with examples and practice at every step to help students master the essentials, setting them up for success with each new lesson.* Tracks to a typical Algebra II class* Can be used as a supplement to classroom learning or for test prep* Includes plenty of practice and examples throughout* Comes with free access to chapter quizzes onlineGet ready to take the intimidation out of Algebra II!

Enjoy the top social media sites with ease and securityDone correctly, social media is a way to connect friends, family, and the world while still maintaining security and privacy. Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram For Seniors For Dummies, 3rd Edition offers advice on how to enjoy the three most popular social media options while avoiding worry about who sees what you share.Written by social media expert Marsha Collier, this book walks you through establishing accounts, making connections, and sharing content including photos and video. You learn the settings to adjust on each platform to maintain privacy and filter out the content you don't want. This book also explains the subtle art of avoiding or blocking people on social platforms without jeopardizing your real-world relationships!* Take control of what you share* Connect with others* Take and share your best pictures* Use social media as a news sourceSocial media sites are great fun once you learn how to cut through the clutter--and this book shows you how!

Transform Your Organization by Scaling LeadershipHow do senior leaders, in their own words, describe the most effective leaders--the ones that get results, grow the business, enhance the culture and leave in their wake a trail of other really effective leaders? Conversely, how do senior leaders describe the kind of leader that undercuts the organization's capacity and capability to create its future? This book, based on groundbreaking research, shows how senior leaders describe and develop leadership that works, that does not, that scales, and that limits scale.Is your leadership built for scale as you advance in today's volatile, uncertain, dynamic, and disruptive business environment? This context puts a premium on a very particular kind of leadership--High-Creative leadership capable of rapidly growing the organization while simultaneously transforming it into more agile, innovative, adaptive and engaging workplace. The research presented in this book suggests that senior leaders can describe the High-Creative leadership with surprising clarity. They also describe with equal precision the High-Reactive leadership that cancels itself out and seriously limits scale. Which type of leader are you?You scale your leadership by increasing the multiple on your leadership in three ways. First, by developing the strengths that differentiate the most effective leaders from the strengths deployed by the most Reactive and ineffective leaders. And second, by increasing your leadership ratio--the ratio of most the effective strengths to the most damaging liabilities. Third, by developing High-Creative leaders all around you.Scaling Leadership provides a proven framework for magnifying agile and scalable leadership in your organization. Scalable leadership drives forward-momentum by multiplying high-achieving leaders at scale so that growth, productivity and innovation increase exponentially. Creative leaders multiply their strengths beyond technical competence by leading in deep relationship, with radical humanity, passion and integrity.Drawing upon decades of solid research and experience enhancing individual capability and collective leadership effectiveness with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, the authors provide an innovative and efficient framework to help you:* Take stock of your own personal balance of leadership strengths and weaknesses* Scale your leadership in deep relationship and high integrity* Proliferate high-achievers throughout your organization's leadership system* Identify ineffective leadership and course-correct quickly* Transform your organization by transforming leadershipScaling Leadership is an invaluable tool for executives, managers, and leaders in business, academia, nonprofit organizations, and more. This innovative resource provides effective techniques, real-world examples, and expert guidance for organizations seeking to improve performance, align and execute strategies, and transform their business with scalable leadership capability.

Photovoltaic Design and Installation For Dummies (9781119544357) was previously published as Photovoltaic Design and Installation For Dummies (9780470598931). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.The fun and easy way to get a grip on photovoltaic design and installationDesigning and installing solar panel systems is a trend that continues to grow. With 'green collar' jobs on the rise and homeowners looking for earth-friendly ways to stretch their dollars and lesson their carbon imprint, understanding photovoltaic design and installation is on the rise.Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies gives you a comprehensive overview of the history, physics, design, installation, and operation of home-scale solar-panel systems. You'll also get an introduction to the foundational mathematic and electrical concepts you need to understand and work with photovoltaic systems.* Covers all aspects of home-scale solar-power systems* Viable resource for professionals, students, and technical laymen* Can be used to study for the NABCEP examWhether you're a building professional looking to expand your business and skills to meet the growing demand for solar power installation or are seeking a career in this rapidly expanding field, Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies has you covered!

Aspiring international real estate investors--expand your portfolio today!The real estate world can be a particularly difficult place to do business, and this book helps aspiring international investors of all skill levels avoid some of the pitfalls first-timers often make. Expert author Nicholas Wallwork opens your eyes to how accessible international real estate can be and provides an excellent introduction to some of the main strategies and nuances when investing at home or away.Investing in International Real Estate For Dummies covers expert strategies for investing in international real estate, going beyond the more obvious tactics like buy-to-lease and flipping houses. It gives you a solid roadmap for successful property investing that actually works in any market. It lays out checklists of tasks and offers step-by-step guidance and advice based on over a decade of in-the-trenches experience working in the international real estate investment sector.* Learn previously unseen expert strategies* Find out how to choose which countries to invest in* Easily navigate your way around lease options* Build an in-country network of reliable contacts* Manage your new assets with ease* How to build the mindset of a top real estate investorLooking to start or expand your international real estate portfolio? Everything you need is at your fingertips!

Master database creation and managementAccess 2019 Bible is your, comprehensive reference to the world's most popular database management tool. With clear guidance toward everything from the basics to the advanced, this go-to reference helps you take advantage of everything Access 2019 has to offer. Whether you're new to Access or getting started with Access 2019, you'll find everything you need to know to create the database solution perfectly tailored to your needs, with expert guidance every step of the way. The companion website features all examples and databases used in the book, plus trial software and a special offer from Database Creations. Start from the beginning for a complete tutorial, or dip in and grab what you need when you need it.Access enables database novices and programmers to store, organize, view, analyze, and share data, as well as build powerful, integrable, custom database solutions -- but databases can be complex, and difficult to navigate. This book helps you harness the power of the database with a solid understanding of their purpose, construction, and application.* Understand database objects and design systems objects* Build forms, create tables, manipulate datasheets, and add data validation* Use Visual Basic automation and XML Data Access Page design* Exchange data with other Office applications, including Word, Excel, and moreFrom database fundamentals and terminology to XML and Web services, this book has everything you need to maximize Access 2019 and build the database you need.

The essential roadmaps for enterprise cloud adoption As cloud technologies continue to challenge the fundamental understanding of how businesses work, smart companies are moving quickly to adapt to a changing set of rules.