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An authoritative guide to computer simulation grounded in a multi-disciplinary approach for solving complex problemsSimulation and Computational Red Teaming for Problem Solving offers a review of computer simulation that is grounded in a multi-disciplinary approach. The authors present the theoretical foundations of simulation and modeling paradigms from the perspective of an analyst. The book provides the fundamental background information needed for designing and developing consistent and useful simulations. In addition to this basic information, the authors explore several advanced topics.The book's advanced topics demonstrate how modern artificial intelligence and computational intelligence concepts and techniques can be combined with various simulation paradigms for solving complex and critical problems. Authors examine the concept of Computational Red Teaming to reveal how the combined fundamentals and advanced techniques are used successfully for solving and testing complex real-world problems. This important book:* Demonstrates how computer simulation and Computational Red Teaming support each other for solving complex problems* Describes the main approaches to modeling real-world phenomena and embedding these models into computer simulations* Explores how a number of advanced artificial intelligence and computational intelligence concepts are used in conjunction with the fundamental aspects of simulationWritten for researchers and students in the computational modelling and data analysis fields, Simulation and Computational Red Teaming for Problem Solving covers the foundation and the standard elements of the process of building a simulation and explores the simulation topic with a modern research approach.

An authoritative guide to new product development for early career engineers and engineering studentsManaging Technology and Product Development Programmes provides a clear framework and essential guide for understanding how research ideas and new technologies are developed into reliable products which can sold successfully in the private or business marketplace. Drawing on the author's practical experience in a variety of engineering industries, this important book fills a gap in the product development literature. It links back into the engineering processes that drives the actual creation of products and represents the practical realisation of innovation.Comprehensive in scope, the book reviews all elements of new product development. The topics discussed range from the economics of new product development, the quality processes, prototype development, manufacturing processes, determining customer needs, value proposition and testing. Whilst the book is designed with an emphasis on engineered products, the principles can be applied to other fields as well. This important resource:* Takes a holistic approach to new product development* Links technology and product development to business needs* Structures technology and product development from the basic idea to the completed off-the-shelf product* Explores the broad range of skills and the technical expertise needed when developing new products* Details the various levels of new technologies and products and how to track where they are in the development cycleWritten for engineers and students in engineering, as well as a more experienced audience, and for those funding technology development, Managing Technology and Product Development Programmes offers a thorough understanding of the skills and information engineers need in order to successfully convert ideas and technologies into products that are fit for the marketplace.

This volume describes frontiers in social-behavioral modeling for contexts as diverse as national security, health, and on-line social gaming. Recent scientific and technological advances have created exciting opportunities for such improvements. However, the book also identifies crucial scientific, ethical, and cultural challenges to be met if social-behavioral modeling is to achieve its potential. Doing so will require new methods, data sources, and technology. The volume discusses these, including those needed to achieve and maintain high standards of ethics and privacy. The result should be a new generation of modeling that will advance science and, separately, aid decision-making on major social and security-related subjects despite the myriad uncertainties and complexities of social phenomena.Intended to be relatively comprehensive in scope, the volume balances theory-driven, data-driven, and hybrid approaches. The latter may be rapidly iterative, as when artificial-intelligence methods are coupled with theory-driven insights to build models that are sound, comprehensible and usable in new situations.With the intent of being a milestone document that sketches a research agenda for the next decade, the volume draws on the wisdom, ideas and suggestions of many noted researchers who draw in turn from anthropology, communications, complexity science, computer science, defense planning, economics, engineering, health systems, medicine, neuroscience, physics, political science, psychology, public policy and sociology.In brief, the volume discusses:* Cutting-edge challenges and opportunities in modeling for social and behavioral science* Special requirements for achieving high standards of privacy and ethics* New approaches for developing theory while exploiting both empirical and computational data* Issues of reproducibility, communication, explanation, and validation* Special requirements for models intended to inform decision making about complex social systems

A BRIDGE BETWEEN THE APPLICATION OF SUBSPACE-BASED METHODS FOR PARAMETER ESTIMATION IN SIGNAL PROCESSING AND SUBSPACE-BASED SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION IN CONTROL SYSTEMS Model-Based Processing: An Applied Subspace Identification Approach provides expert insight on developing models for designing model-based signal processors (MBSP) employing subspace identification techniques to achieve model-based identification (MBID) and enables readers to evaluate overall performance using validation and statistical analysis methods. Focusing on subspace approaches to system identification problems, this book teaches readers to identify models quickly and incorporate them into various processing problems including state estimation, tracking, detection, classification, controls, communications, and other applications that require reliable models that can be adapted to dynamic environments. The extraction of a model from data is vital to numerous applications, from the detection of submarines to determining the epicenter of an earthquake to controlling an autonomous vehicles--all requiring a fundamental understanding of their underlying processes and measurement instrumentation. Emphasizing real-world solutions to a variety of model development problems, this text demonstrates how model-based subspace system identification enables the extraction of a model from measured data sequences from simple time series polynomials to complex constructs of parametrically adaptive, nonlinear distributed systems. In addition, this resource features: Kalman filtering for linear, linearized, and nonlinear systems; modern unscented Kalman filters; as well as Bayesian particle filters Practical processor designs including comprehensive methods of performance analysis Provides a link between model development and practical applications in model-based signal processing Offers in-depth examination of the subspace approach that applies subspace algorithms to synthesized examples and actual applications Enables readers to bridge the gap from statistical signal processing to subspace identification Includes appendices, problem sets, case studies, examples, and notes for MATLAB Model-Based Processing: An Applied Subspace Identification Approach is essential reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of engineering and science as well as engineers working in industry and academia.

An authoritative guide to the latest developments for the design of low-cost smart antennasTraditional smart antenna systems are costly, consume great amounts of power and are bulky size. Low-cost Smart Antennas offers a guide to designing smart antenna systems that are low cost, low power, and compact in size and can be applied to satellite communications, radar and mobile communications. The authors -- noted experts on the topic -- provide introductions to the fundamental concepts of antennas, array antennas and smart antennas. The book fills a gap in the literature by presenting the design techniques of low-cost radio frequency (RF) smart antennas as well as approaches for implementing the hardware of the antenna and the beamforming network (BFN).A comprehensive and accessible book, Low-cost Smart Antennas not only presents an up-to-date review of the topic but includes illustrative case studies that contain in-depth explorations of the theory and technology of smart antennas. While other resources highlight the software (signal processing algorithms), this book is unique by focusing on the antenna hardware. This important book:* Offers an introduction to the most recent developments of the design of low-cost smart antennas and their applications* Presents a unique book that puts the focus on antenna hardware* Includes a variety of case studies that clearly demonstrate the implementation of current design techniques* Introduces both fundamental theories as well as more advanced topicsWritten for students and researchers and antenna engineers, Low-cost Smart Antennas explores the most recent advances in the field with an emphasis on antenna hardware.

A guide to the important chemical engineering concepts for the development of new drugs, revised second editionThe revised and updated second edition of Chemical Engineering in the Pharmaceutical Industry offers a guide to the experimental and computational methods related to drug product design and development. The second edition has been greatly expanded and covers a range of topics related to formulation design and process development of drug products. The authors review basic analytics for quantitation of drug product quality attributes, such as potency, purity, content uniformity, and dissolution, that are addressed with consideration of the applied statistics, process analytical technology, and process control. The 2nd Edition is divided into two separate books: 1) Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API's) and 2) Drug Product Design, Development and Modeling.The contributors explore technology transfer and scale-up of batch processes that are exemplified experimentally and computationally. Written for engineers working in the field, the book examines in-silico process modeling tools that streamline experimental screening approaches. In addition, the authors discuss the emerging field of continuous drug product manufacturing. This revised second edition:* Contains 21 new or revised chapters, including chapters on quality by design, computational approaches for drug product modeling, process design with PAT and process control, engineering challenges and solutions* Covers chemistry and engineering activities related to dosage form design, and process development, and scale-up* Offers analytical methods and applied statistics that highlight drug product quality attributes as design features* Presents updated and new example calculations and associated solutions* Includes contributions from leading experts in the fieldWritten for pharmaceutical engineers, chemical engineers, undergraduate and graduation students, and professionals in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and manufacturing, Chemical Engineering in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Second Edition contains information designed to be of use from the engineer's perspective and spans information from solid to semi-solid to lyophilized drug products.

A practical guide for achieving equitable outcomesFrom Equity Talk to Equity Walk offers practical guidance on the design and application of campus change strategies for achieving equitable outcomes. Drawing from campus-based research projects sponsored by the Association of American Colleges and Universities and the Center for Urban Education at the University of Southern California, this invaluable resource provides real-world steps that reinforce primary elements for examining equity in student achievement, while challenging educators to specifically focus on racial equity as a critical lens for institutional and systemic change.Colleges and universities have placed greater emphasis on education equity in recent years. Acknowledging the changing realities and increasing demands placed on contemporary postsecondary education, this book meets educators where they are and offers an effective design framework for what it means to move beyond equity being a buzzword in higher education. Central concepts and key points are illustrated through campus examples. This indispensable guide presents academic administrators and staff with advice on building an equity-minded campus culture, aligning strategic priorities and institutional missions to advance equity, understanding equity-minded data analysis, developing campus strategies for making excellence inclusive, and moving from a first-generation equity educator to an equity-minded practitioner.From Equity Talk to Equity Walk: A Guide for Campus-Based Leadership and Practice is a vital wealth of information for college and university presidents and provosts, academic and student affairs professionals, faculty, and practitioners who seek to dismantle institutional barriers that stand in the way of achieving equity, specifically racial equity to achieve equitable outcomes in higher education.

> the Fearless Fish Out Of Water "In The Fearless Fish Out of Water, Roffer has crafted a motivational and inspiring text that taps into a theme that has inspired me for years. The idea that within a seemingly ordinary individual there is something extraordinary, and by embracing these extraordinary aspects, one can enrich their own life as well as the lives of those around them. A blueprint for how to apply your personality and your unique abilities to succeed." --Tim Kring, creator and Executive Producer of Heroes "Say 'yes' to fearlessness! It's time to celebrate your uniqueness and make it your success strategy. Roffer delivers exceptional interviews with executives on the frontlines of mega-corporations and weaves in her personal experience as a woman entrepreneur, inspiring all of us to define and then embrace what's different about us that can lead to success." --Cynthia Good, Editor and CEO of PINK magazine "We need big ideas and big thinkers now more than ever. The Fearless Fish Out of Water helped me see that, as scared as I am, as scared as we all are, there are ways to figure out what's next, and to forge plans to accomplish business hopes and dreams." --Marian Salzman, CMO, Porter Novelli Worldwide, coauthor of Next Now: Trends for the Future "A fearless fish herself, Roffer has written a guide to the challenges of maintaining one's identity in the contemporary workplace. Insightful and entertaining!" --Aline Brosh McKenna, screenwriter of The Devil Wears Prada

PRAISE FOR THE BENEVOLENT DICTATOR "Michael stands out as one of those rare entrepreneurs who started with a blank piece of paper and built a national brand in a crowded field. His book chronicles the seldom discussed aspects of the how-tos of doing it and doing it big, fast." -CHRISTOPHER CONNOR, Chairman and CEO, Sherwin-Williams Company "In this book, Michael reveals step-by-step how an entrepreneur can navigate the twists and turns of building an enterprise. Expect the unexpected in this narrative, which provides 'the best of the best' reading on how he did it, and how his experiences can help the reader do it, too." -MORRY WEISS, Chairman, American Greetings Corp. "Sitting through business lectures can be boring at times. Reading The Benevolent Dictator is anything but with its fast-paced prose, punctuated with dry humor. This book uncorks the unique methods that the author used to create huge success by empowering his team and outwitting the competition. Read this book once and it's guaranteed you'll refer to it time and time again." -FELIX ZULAUF, twenty-year member of the Barron's Roundtable, The Dow Jones Business and Financial Weekly "Using his unorthodox teaching style, Michael keeps my high-potential students on the edge of their seats. He guides readers, too, down the path to accelerated success. His secret is a preoccupation with achieving results; his gift is teaching others how to do it." -RICHARD L. OSBORNE, Theodore M. Alfred Professor of Management, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University "Michael Feuer isn't only 'benevolent, ' he's also quick, insightful, experienced, and engaging. His lessons and manner of communicating have produced profound benefits to all who serve with him as he advises our board and leadership team. And that's exactly what readers will find when they learn from this vital, no-nonsense, no-holds-barred book."-ALLEN WEISS, MD, MBA, President and CEO, NCH Healthcare System "The difference between Michael and many other successful CEOs is that he can explain how to replicate his success with his entertaining, yet insightful, and finely honed words. His book accentuates the obvious and unlocks the obscure to help put readers on their own fast track." -JACQUELINE WOODS, Chair, Kent State University; retired president, AT&T Ohio

Throughout the chemical industry, ever more emphasis is being placed upon extracting increasingly greater value from existing plant equipment. Improved process control is almost unique in its ability to deliver substantial operational improvements with little, or no additional, capital investment. As such, process control has rapidly become one of the most important and sought-after skills within the chemical industry. The industry needs graduates educated and trained in the latest and most relevant skills, as its practitioners rely heavily on commercially available process simulation tools and hands-on, time-based control strategy development techniques. A Real-Time Approach to Process Control brings together introductory process control education and real industry practice. While avoiding the use of complex and highly mathematical techniques, this text focuses instead on the more practical and applied time-domain techniques derived from modern process simulation. Assuming no prior knowledge of process control, this text provides both a theoretical and practical introduction to this increasingly important area. The use of computers in process control is a central theme running throughout this text, and their use in simulations and the software is carefully introduced. The reader will gain a thorough understanding of instrumentation, process design versus controllability trade-offs, control loop configurations and tuning, and practical techniques for the control of vessels, distillation columns and basic plant-wide control considerations. A Real-Time Approach to Process Control: * Is an applied introduction to the theory and practice of modern process control.* Avoids the use of complex mathematics, focusing instead on real-time systems.* Introduces dynamic simulation software and enables the reader to understand how and why it is used.* Includes many examples and carefully designed workshops, providing hands-on experience.* Has its own Web site at http: //www.ench.ucalgary.ca/ real-time.This essential introduction to modern process control is suitable for students taking process control courses, as well as engineers interested in learning more about real-time systems and applications of dynamic simulation software.

Carbon Nanomaterials for Bioimaging, Bioanalysis, and Therapy A comprehensive reference on biochemistry, bioimaging, bioanalysis, and therapeutic applications of carbon nanomaterials Carbon Nanomaterials for Bioimaging, Bioanalysis, and Therapy begins with a general introduction to carbon nanomaterials for biomedical applications, including a discussion about the pros and cons of various carbon nanomaterials for the respective therapeutic applications. It then goes on to cover fluorescence imaging; deep tissue imaging; photoacoustic imaging; pre-clinical/clinical bioimaging applications; carbon nanomaterial sensors for cancer and disease diagnosis; targeted cancer therapy; and photothermal/photodynamic therapy. Provides an introduction to the biomedical applications of carbon nanomaterials for early-career scientists, as well as background and context for mid-career scientists and researchers Contains three sections covering the basics of carbon nanomaterials, bioimaging and bioanalysis, and therapeutic applications Covers a hot area of research which has very unique physical properties, versatile functionalization chemistry, and biological compatibility This book is an excellent resource for academic researchers and industrial scientists working on preparation and bio-application of carbon nanomaterials, biomedical engineering, and nanotechnology. NANOCARBON CHEMISTRY AND INTERFACES SERIES EDITOR Nianjun Yang Institute of Materials Engineering, University of Siegen, Germany This series reflects recent developments and findings in the field of nanocarbon chemistry and interfaces; one of the most important aspects of nanocarbon research. Topics covered include the formation, structure and properties of diamond, diamond nanoparticles, graphene, graphene-oxide, graphene (quantum) dots, carbon nanotubes, carbon fibers, fullerenes, carbon dots, carbon composites, and their hybrids. Key applications in electroanalysis, biosensing, catalysis, electrosynthesis, energy storage and conversion, environment sensing and protection, biology, and medicine are highlighted.

The Reviews in Computational Chemistry series brings together leading authorities in the field to teach the newcomer and update the expert on topics centered on molecular modeling, such as computerΓÇôassisted molecular design (CAMD), quantum chemistry, molecular mechanics and dynamics, and quantitative structureΓÇôactivity relationships (QSAR). This volume, like those prior to it, features chapters by experts in various fields of computational chemistry.  Topics in Volume 31 include:LatticeΓÇôBoltzmann Modeling of Multicomponent Systems:  An IntroductionModeling Mechanochemistry from First PrinciplesMapping Energy Transport Networks in ProteinsThe Role of Computations in CatalysisThe Construction of Ab Initio Based Potential Energy SurfacesUncertainty Quantification for Molecular Dynamics

A one-stop guide to design for safety principles and applications Design for Safety (DfSa) provides design engineers and engineering managers with a range of tools and techniques for incorporating safety into the design process for complex systems. It explains how to design for maximum safe conditions and minimum risk of accidents. The book covers safety design practices, which will result in improved safety, fewer accidents, and substantial savings in life cycle costs for producers and users. Readers who apply DfSa principles can expect to have a dramatic improvement in the ability to compete in global markets. They will also find a wealth of design practices not covered in typical engineering books--allowing them to think outside the box when developing safety requirements. Design Safety is already a high demand field due to its importance to system design and will be even more vital for engineers in multiple design disciplines as more systems become increasingly complex and liabilities increase. Therefore, risk mitigation methods to design systems with safety features are becoming more important. Designing systems for safety has been a high priority for many safety-critical systems--especially in the aerospace and military industries. However, with the expansion of technological innovations into other market places, industries that had not previously considered safety design requirements are now using the technology in applications. Design for Safety: Covers trending topics and the latest technologies Provides ten paradigms for managing and designing systems for safety and uses them as guiding themes throughout the book Logically defines the parameters and concepts, sets the safety program and requirements, covers basic methodologies, investigates lessons from history, and addresses specialty topics within the topic of Design for Safety Supplements other books in the Wiley series on Quality and Reliability Engineering Design for Safety is an ideal book for new and experienced engineers and managers who are involved with design, testing, and maintenance of safety critical applications. It is also helpful for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in engineering. Design for Safety is the second in a series of "Design for" books. Design for Reliability was the first in the series with more planned for the future.

Provides a comprehensive overview of the basic concepts behind the application and designs of medical instrumentationThis premiere reference on medical instrumentation describes the principles, applications, and design of the medical instrumentation most commonly used in hospitals. It places great emphasis on design principles so that scientists with limited background in electronics can gain enough information to design instruments that may not be commercially available. The revised edition includes new material on microcontroller-based medical instrumentation with relevant code, device design with circuit simulations and implementations, dry electrodes for electrocardiography, sleep apnea monitor, Infusion pump system, medical imaging techniques and electrical safety. Each chapter includes new problems and updated reference material that covers the latest medical technologies.Medical Instrumentation: Application and Design, Fifth Edition covers general concepts that are applicable to all instrumentation systems, including the static and dynamic characteristics of a system, the engineering design process, the commercial development and regulatory classifications, and the electrical safety, protection, codes and standards for medical devices. The readers learn about the principles behind various sensor mechanisms, the necessary amplifier and filter designs for analog signal processing, and the digital data acquisition, processing, storage and display using microcontrollers. The measurements of both cardiovascular dynamics and respiratory dynamics are discussed, as is the developing field of biosensors. The book also covers general concepts of clinical laboratory instrumentation, medical imaging, various therapeutic and prosthetic devices, and more.* Emphasizes design throughout so scientists and engineers can create medical instruments* Updates the coverage of modern sensor signal processing* New material added to the chapter on modern microcontroller use* Features revised chapters, descriptions, and references throughout* Includes many new worked out examples and supports student problem-solving* Offers updated, new, and expanded materials on a companion webpage* Supplemented with a solutions manual containing complete solutions to all problemsMedical Instrumentation: Application and Design, Fifth Edition is an excellent book for a senior to graduate-level course in biomedical engineering and will benefit other health professionals involved with the topic.

Create positive and lasting change in your life with proven concepts from The Coffee BeanIn How to be a Coffee Bean, bestselling coauthors of The Coffee Bean, Jon Gordon and Damon West, present 111 simple and effective strategies to help you lead a coffee bean lifestyle--one full of healthy habits, encouragement, and genuine happiness. From athletes to students and executives, countless individuals have been inspired by The Coffee Bean message. Now, How to be a Coffee Bean teaches you how to put The Coffee Bean philosophy into action to help you create real and lasting change in your life.How to be a Coffee Bean presents thought-provoking ideas to help you create positive change, including:* How to fuel your mind, body, and soul to energize yourself and others* How to make a difference in the lives of others every day* How to look for opportunities to be a messenger of hope and perseverance through your background, experiences, successes, and failuresEasy to implement, practical, proven, and highly effective, How to be a Coffee Bean shows you how to put the powerful lessons from The Coffee Bean into practice. It's a must-read for anyone looking to live their best life and impact and transform the people and environment around them.

An allΓÇôinΓÇôone guide to highΓÇôvoltage, multiΓÇôterminal converters, this book brings together the state of the art and cuttingΓÇôedge techniques in the various stages of designing and constructing a highΓÇôvoltage converter. The book includes 9 chapters, and can be classified into three aspects. First, all existing highΓÇôvoltage converters are introduced, including the conventional twoΓÇôlevel converter, and the multiΓÇôlevel converters, such as the modular multiΓÇôlevel converter (MMC).  Second, different kinds of multiΓÇôterminal highΓÇôvoltage converters are presented in detail, including the topology, operation principle, control scheme and simulation verification.  Third, some common issues of the proposed multiΓÇôterminal highΓÇôvoltage converters are discussed, and different industrial applications of the proposed multiΓÇôterminal highΓÇôvoltage converters are provided. Systematically proposes, for the first time, the design methodology for highΓÇôvoltage converters in use of MTDC grids; also applicable to constructing novel power electronics converters, and driving the development of HVDC, which is one of the most important technology areas Presents the latest research on multiΓÇôterminal highΓÇôvoltage converters and its application in MTDC transmission systems and other industrially important applications Offers an overview of existing technology and future trends of the highΓÇôvoltage converter, with extensive discussion and analysis of different types of highΓÇôvoltage converters and relevant control techniques (including DCΓÇôAC, ACΓÇôDC, DCΓÇôDC, and ACΓÇôAC converters) Provides readers with sufficient context to delve into the more specialized topics covered in the book Featuring a series of novel multiΓÇôterminal highΓÇôvoltage converters proposed and patented by the authors, MultiΓÇôterminal High Voltage Converters is written for researchers, engineers, and advanced students specializing in power electronics, power system engineering and electrical engineering.

Co-written by a pioneer of the sustainability movement, this groundbreaking volume offers a new way of thinking about the economics of sustainable energy, a goal that has eluded scientists and economists for decades. Every year, as soon as reports on global economic inequality remind us about the direction our civilization is heading, there is a hysterical reaction, but hysteria dies down within weeks and we go back to the lifestyle that brought us here today. Often the blame is laid on the Millennial generation for their "apathy," "lust for comfort," and "bratty" attitude. Yet, business insider surveys indicate it's the same Millennial generation that overwhelmingly cares for the state of the world and the direction in which our civilization is heading. Nearly 50% of them ranked climate change and destruction of nature as their primary concern. This is followed by concern for war and global conflict, and then global economic inequality. The vast majority of those surveyed are willing and eager to make lifestyle changes. This book breaks open the hypocrisy of our civilization and stops the blame game in its tracks and identifies the root causes of today's world economy, ecology, and global politics. The book demonstrates that changes in lifestyle are necessary but not sufficient. No economic policy or technology development mode has a chance to survive, let alone thrive unless supported by the political establishment. In this process, the government plays a pivotal role. The challenge is to change the attitude of the government from a 'self-serving' controlling mode to a representative philanthropic mode. This new system of economic development and political governance is inspired by a long-forgotten understanding of political economics: medieval Islamic economics. In reviewing the history of economics from trade, currencies, and interest, the strengths and weaknesses of various economic developments over our centuries are evaluated. Based on the historical analysis, a step by step procedure is outlined for this fundamental change in our society today. As a whole, this book is the first in the modern era to offer such a comprehensive analysis, complete with solutions to the entire crisis of today's civilization.

A step-by-step, comprehensive approach to private equity and private debtPrivate Capital Investing: The Handbook of Private Debt and Private Equity is a practical manual on investing in the two of the most common alternative asset classes (private equity and private debt) and provides a unique insight on how principal investors analyze investment opportunities. Unlike other textbooks available in the market, Private Capital Investing covers the various phases that principal investors follow when analyzing a private investment opportunity.The book combines academic rigor with the practical approach used by leading institutional investors. Chapters are filled with practical examples, Excel workbooks (downloadable from the book website), examples of legal clauses and contracts, and Q&A. Cases are referred at the end of every chapter to test the learning of the reader. Instructors will find referrals to both third-party cases or cases written by the author.* Covers analytical tools* Includes the most common methods used to structure a debt facility and a private equity transaction* Looks at the main legal aspects of a transaction* Walks readers through the different phases of a transaction from origination to closingBridging the gap between academic study and practical application, Private Capital Investing enables the reader to be able to start working in private equity or private debt without the need for any further training. It is intended for undergraduates and MBA students, practitioners in the investment banking, consulting and private equity business with prior academic background in corporate finance and accounting.

The wastewater treatment field combines the environmental, civil, and chemical engineering disciplines and comprises both theoretical and practical considerations involved in practical design for both municipal and industrial wastewater sources.

The latest, fully-revised and updated edition of classic and best-selling work in the fieldSince it was first published in 1999, Helping Women Recover has set the standard for best practice in the field of women's treatment. Helping Women Recover is a manualized treatment intervention based on Dr. Covington's Women's Integrated Treatment (WIT) model-offering a program developed to meet the unique needs of women addicted to alcohol, other drugs, and those with co-occurring disorders. Included in SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices, The Helping Women Recover program offers counselors, mental health professionals, and program administrators the tools they need to implement a gender-responsive, trauma-informed treatment program in group settings or with individual clients.Now in its third edition, this binder set including both a facilitator's guide and a hands on participant's journal, has been updated with new material on opioid addictions, how to become trauma-informed and gender-responsive, LGBTQ issues, and more. The detailed chapter for the facilitator on how to use the program, updated references, and further reading suggestions help practitioners effectively implement the program in daily practice. A vital tool for all mental health and addiction treatment professionals, Helping Women Recover:* Draws from the most up-to-date theory and practical applications in the fields of addiction and trauma* Covers the historical background and fundamental principles of gender-responsive services* Provides guidance for facilitating an effective woman's treatment program* Offers real-world insights on the role of the facilitator* Includes an appendix of additional recovery resources such as The Sixteen Steps for Discovery & Empowerment and Women for Sobriety New Life Program Acceptance StatementsHelping Women Recover is essential for mental health and addiction treatment professionals including counselors, therapists, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists who work with women in hospitals, addiction treatment programs, community mental health centers, and individual practices.

Psychology continues to be one of the most popular fields of study at colleges and universities the world over, and Psychology offers a comprehensive overview of the historical, methodological and conceptual core of modern psychology. This textbook enables students to gain foundational knowledge of psychological investigation, exploring both the biological basis and mental processes underlying our thoughts and behaviours. Officially endorsed by the British Psychological Society, this book covers topics ranging from biological, cognitive and developmental psychology to the psychology of social interactions, psychopathology and mental health treatments. Each chapter provides detailed examinations of essential topics, chapter summaries, real-world case studies, descriptions of research methods, and interactive learning activities to strengthen student comprehension and retention. This textbook offers a wealth of supplementary material for instructors of introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in psychology. An instructor's manual includes lecture outlines, classroom discussion topics, homework assignments and test bank questions, while online access to additional digital content provides a complete resource to facilitate effective teaching and learning. These materials can be found on the Instructor Companion Site linked to the text's homepage on Wiley.com. Wiley Advantage: Delivers up-to-date information on chapter topics, written by recognised experts in each relevant area of research Offers broad and detailed coverage of topics suitable for both introductory coursework and advanced undergraduate curricula Provides access to digital textbook version and supplemental online resources, including journal articles, lecture recordings, webinars and video material Supplies a strong pedagogical framework, including active learning activities, full glossaries, self-test questions, in-depth discussion topics and extensive bibliographies Employs a logical organisational structure to facilitate progressive learning of the core areas of psychology

The successful entrepreneur's guide to accelerating growthDaring to Compete offers real-world strategies to accelerate the growth of your business and secure your place as a market leader. This expert guide is the result of years of comprehensive research and experience from global professional services organization EY, originator of the celebrated "Entrepreneur Of The Year" program. Employing its worldwide reach and extensive network of successful entrepreneurs, EY has developed a model of sustainable business development--"The 7 Drivers of Growth(TM)." This innovative and highly effective approach to strategic growth is an invaluable resource for high-growth businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-ups. Favoring practical strategies over abstract theories, this book provides clear guidance on the Customer; Funding and Finance; Transactions and Alliances; Risk; People, Behaviors, and Culture; Digital Technology and Analytics; and Operations. This book brings the application of these drivers to life by featuring insights from Entrepreneur Of The Year award-winning entrepreneurs from a wide range of industries and geographic locations. These entrepreneurs share how each driver functions in actual business situations and present first-hand advice on their application and implementation.Planned and sustainable growth is a challenge faced by businesses every day, from developing ventures to leading enterprises. Effective entrepreneurs embrace the drivers of growth and recognize what areas require sharper focus. This book allows you to identify and apply these elements in your own business--facilitating optimal outcomes and accelerating growth. This indispensable guide enables you to:* Implement a proven business model to compete more effectively and achieve market leadership* Gain the knowledge and confidence to face challenges, anticipate, and overcome obstacles* Access research, tools, and services to accelerate growth and compete on a global scale* Learn invaluable market leadership strategies from a team of highly successful entrepreneursDeveloped from the real-life stories of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year winners, this book is an inspirational and informative must-read guide to business growth and market leadership. Daring to Compete is an invaluable resourcefor both aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs and established business leaders seeking to become more entrepreneurial.

A new edition of the #1 text in the human computer Interaction field!This book seeks to chart the technology-fueled changes taking place in the field of corporate governance and describes the impact these changes are having on boards and the enterprises they govern. It also describes what the future could look like once companies truly embrace the power of technology to change governance.Additionally, this book will provide a set of "suggested action steps" for companies and their boards focused on ways they can leverage technology tools to enhance governance immediately. Through a review of the latest governance research, interviews with key thought leaders, and case studies of enterprises that have embraced governance technology, readers will be armed with new insights and approaches they can take to enhance the work of their boards and senior leaders to reach new levels of performance.* Explains how to use design and evaluation techniques for developing successful interactive technologies* Demonstrates, through many examples, the cognitive, social and affective issues that underpin the design of these technologies* Provides thought-provoking design dilemmas and interviews with expert designers and researchers* Uses a strong pedagogical format to foster understanding and enjoymentAn accompanying website contains extensive additional teaching and learning material including slides for each chapter, comments on chapter activities, and a number of in-depth case studies written by researchers and designers.

Tear down the obstacles to creative innovation in your organizationUnlocking Creativity is an exploration of the creative process and how organizations can clear the way for innovation. In many organizations, creative individuals face stubborn resistance to new ideas. Managers and executives oftentimes reject innovation and unconventional approaches due to misplaced allegiance to the status quo. Questioning established practices or challenging prevailing sentiments is frequently met with stiff resistance. In this climate of stifled creativity and inflexible adherence to conventional wisdom, potentially game-changing ideas are dismissed outright. Senior leaders claim to value creativity, yet often lack the knowledge to provide a creative framework. Unlocking Creativity offers effective methods and real-world examples of how the most successful organizations create cultures of innovation and experimentation.Best-selling author and scholar Michael Roberto presents a thorough investigation of organizational obstacles to creative thought. Highly relevant to the growth crises many enterprises face in today's economic landscape, this book examines how to break barriers to spark creativity and foster new ideas. This insightful and informative work allows business executives, senior managers, and organization leaders to:* Recognize the six organizational mindsets that impede creativity and innovation* Learn how to tear down the barriers that obstruct the creative process* Create an environment that allows talented people to thrive* Encourage creative collaboration in teams throughout an organizationLeaders do not have to conceive innovative ideas, but rather open the path for curious and creative employees within their organization. Unlocking Creativity: How to Solve Any Problem and Make the Best Decisions aids organizations in removing obstacles to the creative process and helps to form an atmosphere of imagination and innovation.

Estate and Trust Administration For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119543879) was previously published as Estate and Trust Administration For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781118412251). 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.Your plain-English guide to administering an estate and/or trustAs more and more of the population reach senior ages--including baby boomers, many of whom do not have wills--an increasing number of people are being thrust into the role of executor, administrator, personal representative of an estate, or trustee of a trust after the death of a loved one. This updated edition of Estate & Trust Administration For Dummies guides you through the confusing process of administering an estate and/or trust.Settling an estate and administering a trust can be complicated, messy, and time-consuming for individuals named as executor or trustee, most of whom have no previous experience with such matters. Estate & Trust Administration For Dummies shows you how to make sound decisions for your unique circumstances.* Guides you through the confusing process of administering an estate and/or trust* Provides expert advice on unfamiliar estate and trust tax law* Gives you a practical checklist to follow for all of your estate and trust administration questions and concernsWhether you're looking for guidance on how to navigate the probate process and estate taxes, settle debts and bequests, fund a trust, comply with tax regulations, or anything in between, this hands-on, friendly guide takes away the mystery and provides detailed answers to all of your estate and trust administration questions.

Harness your company's incumbent advantages to win the digital disruption gameGoliath's Revenge is the practical guide for how executives and aspiring leaders of established companies can run the Silicon Valley playbook for themselves and capitalize on digital disruption. Technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, internet of things, blockchain, and immersive experiences are changing the basis of competition in every industry. New competitors are emerging while traditional ones are falling behind.Periods of intense change provide remarkable opportunities. Goliath's Revenge delivers an insider's view of how industry leaders like General Motors, NASA, The Weather Channel, Hitachi, Mastercard, Proctor & Gamble, Penn Medicine, Discovery, and Cisco are accelerating innovation, building new skills, and disrupting themselves to come out stronger in this post-digital age. Learn how to leverage your company's scale, reach, data, and expertise to launch breakthrough offerings that fend off attackers and secure your position as a future industry leader.Using real success cases and recommendations, this invaluable resource shows how to realign your business model, reset your talent development priorities, and retake market share lost to digital-ready competitors. Drawing from extensive experience in digital transformation, leadership development, and strategic planning, the authors show how established companies can switch from defense to offense to thrive in this new digital environment.* Learn the six new rules that separate winners from losers in the age of digital disruption* Prioritize your innovation investments to rebuild your competitive moat* Employ smart cannibalization to defend your core business* Deliver step-change customer outcomes to grow into adjacent markets* Reframe your purpose and make talent the centerpiece of your digital innovation strategyGoliath's Revenge is a must-read for business leaders and innovators in small, mid-sized, and large organizations trying to win the digital disruption game. This book helps you reset both your company strategy and professional development priorities for long-term success.

Real-time conversations turn leads into customersConversational Marketing is the definitive guide to generating better leads and closing more sales. Traditional sales and marketing methods have failed to keep pace with the way modern, internet-savvy consumers purchase goods and services. Modern messaging apps, which allow for real-time conversations and instant feedback, have transformed the way we interact in our personal and professional lives, yet most businesses still rely on 20th century technology to communicate with 21st century customers. Online forms, email inquiries, and follow-up sales calls don't provide the immediacy that modern consumers expect. Conversational marketing and sales are part of a new methodology centered around real-time, one-on-one conversations with customers via chatbots and messaging. By allowing your business to communicate with customers in real time--when it's most convenient for them--conversational marketing improves the customer experience, generates more leads, and helps you convert more leads into customers.Conversational Marketing pioneers David Cancel and Dave Gerhardt explain how to:* Merge inbound and outbound tactics into a more productive dialog with customers* Integrate conversational marketing techniques into your existing sales and marketing workflowFace-to-face meetings, phone calls, and email exchanges remain important to customer relations, but adding a layer of immediate, individual conversation drives the customer experience--and sales--sky-high.

Simplify your financial life and ensure financial success into the futureFeeling paralyzed by the overwhelming number of complex decisions you need to make with your money?You don't need to be an expert to achieve financial freedom. You just need a framework that makes the right choices simple and easy to make. Making Money Simple provides that much-needed process so you can get on the right track to long-term financial security.This valuable resource provides a solid foundation for all the nuanced personal finance decisions you need to make as you go through your career, hit major life milestones, and look to grow wealth. It's a blueprint for financial achievement--even through tough-to-navigate situations where there are no clear-cut rules.After you read Making Money Simple, you'll be able to create your personal plan for success using proven wealth management methods and real-world financial strategies. From basic financial principles to advanced investing techniques, you'll get comprehensive coverage of fundamental financial topics with easy-to-follow advice from author Peter Lazaroff, who draws from his expertise as the Chief Investment Officer of a multi-billion-dollar wealth management firm to give you the tools you need to simplify your financial situation and make the right moves at every opportunity.Getting your finances in order doesn't have to be hard. It doesn't require fancy, convoluted investment strategies. Nor does it require keeping track of detailed spreadsheets. You just need this step-by-step process to get your financial house in order and keep it that way forever.It doesn't matter what your specific situation is. We all need to understand our money--and what to do with it. Making Money Simple shows you how to:* Develop clear financial goals and plan for your future* Understand the three crucial elements of building a strong financial house* Implement effective investment strategies to grow your wealth and avoid costly mistakes* Learn ten smart questions to ask when hiring financial professionalsFor those seeking to secure a solid financial future, Making Money Simple: A Complete Guide to Getting Your Financial House in Order and Keeping It That Way Forever is the roadmap to get you there.

How to spot patterns, identify opportunities, and grow your technical analysis skillsThe Trading Methodologies of W.D. Gann, Second Edition is a detailed yet accessible guide for trading, forecasting, and investing--using the principles of technical analysis to identify opportunities for profit. Beginning in the early 20th century, W.D. Gann developed pioneering methods of technical analysis that continue to hold value for modern traders. Gann's insights on interpreting market conditions and recognizing patterns are a valuable addition to any trader's strategy. The often cryptic nature of Gann's original publications, however, prove challenging to modern readers. This valuable guide demystifies Gann's techniques, providing clear and concise explanations and easy-to-follow instructions for today's traders and investors. Expert trader and technical analyst Hima Reddy draws from her extensive experience to provide a systematic approach to Gann's methodologies. This revised second edition includes expanded coverage of essential topics, more in-depth examination of key principles, and greater focus on contemporary applications.This insightful and informative book supplies everything you need to integrate Gann's technical analysis methods into your overall trading strategy. Explaining how Gann's methodologies of price, pattern, and time can be applied to various market conditions, this valuable resource supplies a solid foundational knowledge and encourages deeper investigation. Intuitive charts and graphs, multiple appendices, and precise interpretation of concepts allow you to:* Discover the value of Gann's approach to contemporary trading practices* Integrate the Gann trading methodology into your own trades* Apply technical analysis principles to areas such as risk assessment and pattern recognition* Build and implement a powerful trading strategy rooted in technical analysisFrom the history of his works to the application of his principles, The Trading Methodologies of W.D. Gann: Building Your Technical Analysis Toolbox, Second Edition is a must-have for traders and investors of all levels.

Provides an easy-to-read introduction to the area of polymer flooding to improve oil productionThe production and utilization of oil has transformed our world. However, dwindling reserves are forcing industry to manage resources more efficiently, while searching for alternative fuel sources that are sustainable and environmentally friendly. Polymer flooding is an enhanced oil recovery technique that improves sweep, reduces water production, and improves recovery in geological reservoirs. This book summarizes the key factors associated with polymers and polymer flooding--from the selection of the type of polymer through characterization techniques, to field design and implementation--and discusses the main issues to consider when deploying this technology to improve oil recovery from mature reservoirs.Essentials of Polymer Flooding Technique introduces the area of polymer flooding at a basic level for those new to petroleum production. It describes how polymers are used to improve efficiency of "chemical" floods (involving surfactants and alkaline solutions). The book also offers a concise view of several key polymer-flooding topics that can't be found elsewhere. These are in the areas of pilot project design, field project engineering (water quality, oxygen removal, polymer dissolution equipment, filtration, pumps and other equipment), produced water treatment, economics, and some of the important field case histories that appear in the last section.* Provides an easy to read introduction to polymer flooding to improve oil production whilst presenting the underlying mechanisms* Employs "In A Nutshell" key point summaries at the end of each chapter* Includes important field case studies to aid researchers in addressing time- and financial-consumption in dealing with this issue* Discusses field engineering strategies appropriate for professionals working in field operation projectsEssentials of Polymer Flooding Technique is an enlightening book that will be of great interest to petroleum engineers, reservoir engineers, geoscientists, managers in petroleum industry, students in the petroleum industry, and researchers in chemical enhanced oil recovery methods.