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Engage Your Students in Visual, Creative Explorations of the Big Ideas in Mathematics The Mindset Mathematics series offers a unique, research-based visual approach to exploring the big ideas in mathematics, which is essential to future mathematics success. This hands-on resource is for any teacher who wants to engage their third grade students in reasoning and persisting through problems, and provides activities that will engage students' interest and show them the many ways that mathematics is important in their lives. During their work with tens of thousands of teachers, authors Jo Boaler, Jen Munson, and Cathy Williams heard the same message: Teachers want to incorporate more brain science into their mathematics instruction, but they need guidance in the techniques that work best to promote learning of mathematics concepts. In this much-needed volume, the authors clearly show what the big ideas are at this grade level, why they are important to know, and how students can best learn those big ideas. Filled with engaging questions, open-ended tasks, and four-color visuals, Mindset Mathematics is designed to be flexible so that it can be used with any current curriculum. All of the activities and tasks include instructions for launching in the classroom, suggestions for facilitating dynamic discussions, and guidance for what to look for in student thinking as it develops.

A comprehensive text that reviews the methods and technologies that explore emergent behavior in complex systems engineering in multidisciplinary fieldsIn Emergent Behavior in Complex Systems Engineering, the authors present the theoretical considerations and the tools required to enable the study of emergent behaviors in manmade systems. Information Technology is key to today's modern world. Scientific theories introduced in the last five decades can now be realized with the latest computational infrastructure. Modeling and simulation, along with Big Data technologies are at the forefront of such exploration and investigation.The text offers a number of simulation-based methods, technologies, and approaches that are designed to encourage the reader to incorporate simulation technologies to further their understanding of emergent behavior in complex systems. The authors present a resource for those designing, developing, managing, operating, and maintaining systems, including system of systems. The guide is designed to help better detect, analyse, understand, and manage the emergent behaviour inherent in complex systems engineering in order to reap the benefits of innovations and avoid the dangers of unforeseen consequences. This vital resource:* Presents coverage of a wide range of simulation technologies* Explores the subject of emergence through the lens of Modeling and Simulation (M&S)* Offers contributions from authors at the forefront of various related disciplines such as philosophy, science, engineering, sociology, and economics* Contains information on the next generation of complex systems engineeringWritten for researchers, lecturers, and students, Emergent Behavior in Complex Systems Engineering provides an overview of the current discussions on complexity and emergence, and shows how systems engineering methods in general and simulation methods in particular can help in gaining new insights in complex systems engineering.

A comprehensive and updated overview of the theory, algorithms and applications of for electromagnetic inverse scattering problems* Offers the recent and most important advances in inverse scattering grounded in fundamental theory, algorithms and practical engineering applications* Covers the latest, most relevant inverse scattering techniques like signal subspace methods, time reversal, linear sampling, qualitative methods, compressive sensing, and noniterative methods* Emphasizes theory, mathematical derivation and physical insights of various inverse scattering problems* Written by a leading expert in the field

An interdisciplinary guide to enabling technologies for 3D ICs and 5G mobility, covering packaging, design to product life and reliability assessments* Features an interdisciplinary approach to the enabling technologies and hardware for 3D ICs and 5G mobility* Presents statistical treatments and examples with tools that are easily accessible, such as Microsoft's Excel and Minitab* Fundamental design topics such as electromagnetic design for logic and RF/passives centric circuits are explained in detail* Provides chapter-wise review questions and powerpoint slides as teaching tools

A hands-on introduction to FPGA prototyping and SoC designThis is the successor edition of the popular FPGA Prototyping by Verilog Examples text. It follows the same "learning-by-doing" approach to teach the fundamentals and practices of HDL synthesis and FPGA prototyping. The new edition uses a coherent series of examples to demonstrate the process to develop sophisticated digital circuits and IP (intellectual property) cores, integrate them into an SoC (system on a chip) framework, realize the system on an FPGA prototyping board, and verify the hardware and software operation. The examples start with simple gate-level circuits, progress gradually through the RT (register transfer) level modules, and lead to a functional embedded system with custom I/O peripherals and hardware accelerators. Although it is an introductory text, the examples are developed in a rigorous manner, and the derivations follow the strict design guidelines and coding practices used for large, complex digital systems.The book is completely updated and uses the SystemVerilog language, which "absorbs" the Verilog language. It presents the hardware design in the SoC context and introduces the hardware-software co-design concept. Instead of treating examples as isolated entities, the book integrates them into a single coherent SoC platform that allows readers to explore both hardware and software "programmability" and develop complex and interesting embedded system projects. The new edition:* Adds four general-purpose IP cores, which are multi-channel PWM (pulse width modulation) controller, I²C controller, SPI controller, and XADC (Xilinx analog-to-digital converter) controller.* Introduces a music synthesizer constructed with a DDFS (direct digital frequency synthesis) module and an ADSR (attack-decay-sustain-release) envelope generator.* Expands the original video controller into a complete stream based video subsystem that incorporates a video synchronization circuit, a test-pattern generator, an OSD (on-screen display) controller, a sprite generator, and a frame buffer.* Provides a detailed discussion on blocking and nonblocking statements and coding styles.* Describes basic concepts of software-hardware co-design with Xilinx MicroBlaze MCS soft-core processor.* Provides an overview of bus interconnect and interface circuit.* Presents basic embedded system software development.* Suggests additional modules and peripherals for interesting and challenging projects.FPGA Prototyping by SystemVerilog Examples makes a natural companion text for introductory and advanced digital design courses and embedded system courses. It also serves as an ideal self-teaching guide for practicing engineers who wish to learn more about this emerging area of interest.

This is a pioneering textbook on the comprehensive description of AeroMACS technology. It also presents the process of developing a new technology based on an established standard, in this case IEEE802.16 standards suite.The text introduces readers to the field of airport surface communications systems and provides them with comprehensive coverage of one the key components of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen); i.e., AeroMACS. It begins with a critical review of the legacy aeronautical communications system and a discussion of the impetus behind its replacement with network-centric digital technologies. It then describes wireless mobile channel characteristics in general, and focuses on the airport surface channel over the 5GHz band. This is followed by an extensive coverage of major features of IEEE 802.16-2009 Physical Layer (PHY)and Medium Access Control (MAC) Sublayer. The text then provides a comprehensive coverage of the AeroMACS standardization process, from technology selection to network deployment. AeroMACS is then explored as a short-range high-data-throughput broadband wireless communications system, with concentration on the AeroMACS PHY layer and MAC sublayer main features, followed by making a strong case in favor of the IEEE 802.16j Amendment as the foundational standard for AeroMACS networks.AeroMACS: An IEEE 802.16 Standard-Based Technology for the Next Generation of Air Transportation Systems covers topics such as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), coded OFDMA, scalable OFDMA, Adaptive Modulation-Coding (AMC), Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) systems, Error Control Coding (ECC) and Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ) techniques, Time Division Duplexing (TDD), Inter-Application Interference (IAI), and so on. It also looks at future trends and developments of AeroMACS networks as they are deployed across the world, focusing on concepts that may be applied to improve the future capacity. In addition, this text:* Discusses the challenges posed by complexities of airport radio channels as well as those pertaining to broadband transmissions* Examines physical layer (PHY) and Media Access Control (MAC) sublayer protocols and signal processing techniques of AeroMACS inherited from IEEE 802.16 standard and WiMAX networks* Compares AeroMACS and how it relates to IEEE 802.16 Standard-Based WiMAXAeroMACS: An IEEE 802.16 Standard-Based Technology for the Next Generation of Air Transportation Systems will appeal to engineers and technical professionals involved in the research and development of AeroMACS, technical staffers of government agencies in aviation sectors, and graduate students interested in standard-based wireless networking analysis, design, and development.

An Essential Resource for Understanding the Potential Role for Biomass Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage in Addressing Climate Change Biomass Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) offers a comprehensive review of the characteristics of BECCS technologies in relation to its various applications. The authors -- a team of expert professionals -- bring together in one volume the technical, scientific, social, economic and governance issues relating to the potential deployment of BECCS as a key approach to climate change mitigation. The text contains information on the current and future opportunities and constraints for biomass energy, explores the technologies involved in BECCS systems and the performance characteristics of a variety of technical systems. In addition, the text includes an examination of the role of BECCS in climate change mitigation, carbon accounting across the supply chain and policy frameworks. The authors also offer a review of the social and ethical aspects as well as the costs and economics of BECCS. This important text: Reveals the role BECCS could play in the transition to a low-carbon economy Discusses the wide variety of technical and non-technical constraints of BECCS Presents the basics of biomass energy systems Reviews the technical and engineering issues pertinent to BECCS Explores the societal implications of BECCS systems Written for academics and research professionals, Biomass Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) brings together in one volume the issues surrounding BECCS in an accessible and authoritative manner.

Improve student outcomes with a new approach to relationships and networksRelationships matter. Who You Know explores this simple idea to give teachers and school administrators a fresh perspective on how to break the pattern of inequality in American classrooms. It reveals how schools can invest in the power of relationships to increase social mobility for their students.Discussions about inequality often focus on achievement gaps. But opportunity is about more than just test scores. Opportunity gaps are a function of not just what students know, but who they know. This book explores the central role that relationships play in young people's lives, and provides guidance for a path forward. Schools can:* Integrate student support models that increase access to caring adults in students' lives* Invest in learning models that strengthen teacher-student relationships* Deploy emerging technologies that expand students' networks to experts and mentors from around worldExploring the latest tools, data, and real-world examples, this book provides evidence-based guidance for educators looking to level the playing field and expert analysis on how policymakers and entrepreneurs can help.Networks need no longer be limited by geography or circumstance. By making room for relationships, K-12 schools can transform themselves into hubs of next-generation learning and connecting. Who You Know explains how.

Master a Key Tool in Quantitative Finance Foundations of Computational Finance with MATLAB(R) is the long-awaited introductory guide to one of the most flexible and powerful computational platforms for finance. Whether you're planning for a career in corporate or investment finance, or you're looking to advance in one of those industries, this hands-on guide is your turnkey solution to understanding the ins and outs of MATLAB(R) and all the ways it enables you to get more out of your data sets, including nontraditional information, with new computational tools. This single guidebook is all you need to: Get up to speed quickly for real-world practice by mastering one of the best-suited platforms for quantitative finance Reinforce covered material with interactive learning by working through guided examples in the MATLAB(R) Command Window Develop the complete, up-to-date groundwork you need to build advanced skills Spreadsheets and calculators are a good start, but to keep pace with high- performing financial professionals, you need Foundations of Computational Finance with MATLAB(R).

An inspiring story with lessons on teamwork--written for kids, but valuable to everyoneAdapted from Jon Gordon's bestseller The Hard Hat, The Hard Hat for Kids is an inspiring story that teaches children how to be a great teammate. An engaging tale that resonates with all children, the 10 Ways to be a Great Teammate and the "We before Me" philosophy, make this book an enjoyable read and an invaluable teaching tool for coaches, teachers, and parents. The Hard Hat for Kids presents practical insights and life-changing lessons that are immediately applicable to everyday situations, giving kids--and adults--a new outlook on cooperation, friendship, and the selfless nature of true teamwork.Mickey is a spunky talented basketball lover who has always dreamed about playing on her school's team. On the first day of practice, she learns of a special award given to the best teammate--and soon discovers that there is a big difference between being the best player and being the best teammate. What follows is an unforgettable story about selflessness, loyalty, hard work, and compassion, and a clear lesson on putting the team first.Author Jon Gordon is a renowned storyteller with a knack for making life lessons stick. For this book he has teamed up with Dr. Lauren Gallagher, a school psychologist and mental skills coach who shares her passion for bringing valuable lessons to children in a way that is fun and educational. Fittingly, Dr. Gallagher is also the wife of Jon's college lacrosse teammate at Cornell University where the Hard Hat tradition began. This book continues Jon's unique way of merging everyday wisdom with practical advice to make you better at everything that you do. The Hard Hat for Kids tells a moving story of teamwork and friendship which is sure to be enjoyed by families, sports teams, and classrooms of children everywhere.

A comprehensive guide to the theory, methodology, and development for modeling systems of systemsModeling and Managing Interdependent Complex Systems of Systems examines the complexity of, and the risk to, emergent interconnected and interdependent complex systems of systems in the natural and the constructed environment, and in its critical infrastructures. For systems modelers, this book focuses on what constitutes complexity and how to understand, model and manage it.Previous modeling methods for complex systems of systems were aimed at developing theory and methodologies for uncoupling the interdependencies and interconnections that characterize them. In this book, the author extends the above by utilizing public- and private- sector case studies; identifies, explores, and exploits the core of interdependencies; and seeks to understand their essence via the states of the system, and their dominant contributions to the complexity of systems of systems.The book proposes a reevaluation of fundamental and practical systems engineering and risk analysis concepts on complex systems of systems developed over the past 40 years. This important resource:* Updates and streamlines systems engineering theory, methodology, and practice as applied to complex systems of systems* Introduces modeling methodology inspired by philosophical and conceptual thinking from the arts and sciences* Models the complexity of emergent interdependent and interconnected complex systems of systems by analyzing their shared states, decisions, resources, and decisionmakersWritten for systems engineers, industrial engineers, managers, planners, academics and other professionals in engineering systems and the environment,this text is the resource for understanding the fundamental principles of modeling and managing complex systems of systems, and the risk thereto.

Advances in Materials Science for Environmental and Energy Technologies VI, Ceramic Transactions Volume 262Tatsuki Ohji, Josef MatyAS, Henry Colorado, and Raghunath Kanakala This proceedings volume contains a collection of 20 papers ( 200 pages) from the following symposia held during the 2016 Materials Science and Technology (MS&T'16) meeting held in Salt Lake City, UT, October 24-27, 2016: 8th International Symposium on Green and Sustainable Technologies for Materials Manufacturing Processing Materials Issues in Nuclear Waste Management in the 21st Century Construction and Building Materials for a Better Environment Materials for Nuclear Applications and Extreme Environments Nanotechnology for Energy, Healthcare and Industry Materials for Processes for CO2 Capture, Conversion and Sequestration

Aktualisiertes Fachbuch mit den neuesten Informationen zur Nutzung der NMR-Spektroskopie für die Differenzierung chiraler Verbindungen.Die gründlich überarbeitete 2. Auflage von Differentiation of Chiral Compounds Using NMR Spectroscopy legt den Schwerpunkt auf kommerziell verfügbare chirale Verbindungen, die für den Einsatz in der NMR-Spektroskopie umfassend geprüft sind. Behandelt werden eine Vielzahl von Reagenzien, mit denen die Enantiomerenreinheit bestimmt und die absolute Konfiguration viele Verbindungsklassen zugeordnet werden kann.Das Fachbuch beschreibt umfassend die chiralen Arbeitsstoffe zur NMR-Differenzierung als derivatisierende Arbeitsstoffe, solvatisierende Stoffe, metallbasierte Reagenzien, flüssige Kristalle und Gele sowie die Bandbreite und Typen von Verbindungen, für die diese Stoffe in der Analyse eingesetzt werden. Neu in dieser Auflage sind die jüngsten Erkenntnisse aus dem Fachgebiet sowie die Entwicklung weiterführender NMR-Messverfahren, mit denen sich komplexe Spektren für eine raschere Enantiodifferenzierung vereinfachen lassen. Aus dem Inhalt: - Hochaktuelle Darstellung einer Vielzahl von Verbindungen, die mithilfe chiraler NMR-Reagenzien analysiert werden können.- Untersucht den Einsatz chiraler NMR-Reagenzien und erklärt deren Beziehung zur Stereochemie der analysierten Moleküle.- Bietet wichtige Informationen, um zu entscheiden, welche NMR-Methode am besten auf eine Stoffklasse oder auf Moleküle anzuwenden ist.- Zeigt Strategien, um in Experimenten Reagenzien einzusetzen, mit denen sich die Qualität der Ergebnisse verbessern lässt.

A guide to the principles and methods of data analysis that does not require knowledge of statistics or programming A General Introduction to Data Analytics is an essential guide to understand and use data analytics. This book is written using easy-to-understand terms and does not require familiarity with statistics or programming. The authors--noted experts in the field--highlight an explanation of the intuition behind the basic data analytics techniques. The text also contains exercises and illustrative examples. Thought to be easily accessible to non-experts, the book provides motivation to the necessity of analyzing data. It explains how to visualize and summarize data, and how to find natural groups and frequent patterns in a dataset. The book also explores predictive tasks, be them classification or regression. Finally, the book discusses popular data analytic applications, like mining the web, information retrieval, social network analysis, working with text, and recommender systems. The learning resources offer: A guide to the reasoning behind data mining techniques A unique illustrative example that extends throughout all the chapters Exercises at the end of each chapter and larger projects at the end of parts II and III of the book Supplemented with PowerPoint slides available for instructors on a Wiley Book Companion Site Together with these learning resources, the book can be used in a 13-week course guide, one chapter per course topic. The book was written in a format that allows the understanding of the main data analytics concepts by non-mathematicians, non-statisticians and non-computer scientists interested in getting an introduction to data science. A General Introduction to Data Analytics is a basic guide to data analytics written in highly accessible terms.

A comprehensive resource that offers an introduction to statistics with a Bayesian angle, for students of professional disciplines like engineering and economics The Bayesian Way offers a basic introduction to statistics that emphasizes the Bayesian approach and is designed for use by those studying professional disciplines like engineering and economics. In addition to the Bayesian approach, the author includes the most common techniques of the frequentist approach. Throughout the text, the author covers statistics from a basic to a professional working level along with a practical understanding of the matter at hand. Filled with helpful illustrations, this comprehensive text explores a wide range of topics, starting with descriptive statistics, set theory, and combinatorics. The book then goes on to review fundamental probability theory and Bayes' theorem. The first part ends in an exposition of stochastic variables, exploring discrete, continuous and mixed probability distributions. In the second part, the book looks at statistical inference. Primarily Bayesian, but with the main frequentist techniques included, this book covers conjugate priors through the powerful yet simple method of hyperparameters. It then goes on to topics in hypothesis testing (including utility functions), point and interval estimates (including frequentist confidence intervals), and linear regression. This book: Explains basic statistics concepts in accessible terms and uses an abundance of illustrations to enhance visual understanding Has guides for how to calculate the different probability distributions, functions, and statistical properties, on platforms like popular pocket calculators and Mathematica / Wolfram Alpha Includes example-proofs that enable the reader to follow the reasoning Contains assignments at different levels of difficulty from simply filling out the correct formula to complex multi-step text assignments Offers information on continuous, discrete and mixed probability distributions, hypothesis testing, credible and confidence intervals, and linear regression Contains lists of further reading and interesting relevant links on the author's website: http: //bayesians.net/ Written for undergraduate and graduate students of subjects where statistics are applied, including engineering, economics, and related fields, The Bayesian Way: Introductory Statistics for Economists and Engineers offers a clear understanding of statistics that have real-world applications.

The age-old question for every leader--how do we bring out the best in those we lead? Anyone who has run a company, raised a family, lead an army, or coached a team struggles to find the key to help others excel and realize their potential. It is surprising how often we resort to criticism vs. an approach that actually results in a better worker and a better person.What if we could speak Words of Life that transform those under our influence and ignite fires of intrinsic motivation? What if those we lead found great purpose in what they do and worked at their jobs with all their heart? Isn't that what leaders, parents and teachers really want? Ultimately, don't we hope to foster intrinsic motivation so that the individuals we lead become better employees, better students or better athletes? Recent discoveries of brain science and the wisdom of top CEO's that Dr. Tim Irwin interviewed for this book give us the answers we've long sought.In most organizations, the methods used to provide feedback to employees such as performance appraisal or multi-rater feedback systems, in fact, accomplish the exact opposite of what we intend. We inadvertently speak Words of Death. Brain science tells us that these methods tend to engage a natural "negativity bias" that is hardwired in us all.Science in recent years discovered that affirmation sets in motion huge positive changes in the brain. It releases certain neuro chemicals associated with well-being and higher performance. Amazingly, criticism creates just the opposite neural reaction. The most primitive part of the brain goes into hyper defense mode, compromising our performance, torpedoing our motivation and limiting access to our higher-order strengths. How do we redirect employees who are out-of-line without engaging our natural "negativity bias?" Leaders must forever ban the term, "Constructive Criticism." Brain science tells us that we can establish a connection between the employee's work and his or her aspirations. This book calls for a new approach to align workers with an organization's mission, strategy and goals, called Alliance Feedback.

The digital era's new consumer demands a new approach to PRInbound PR is the handbook that can transform your agency's business. Today's customer is fundamentally different, and traditional PR strategies are falling by the wayside. Nobody wants to feel "marketed to;" we want to make our own choices based on our own research and experiences online. When problems arise, we demand answers on social media, directly engaging the company in front of a global audience. We are the most empowered, sophisticated customer base in the history of PR, and PR professionals must draw upon an enormous breadth of skills and techniques to serve their clients' interests. Unfortunately, those efforts are becoming increasingly ephemeral and difficult to track using traditional metrics. This book merges content and measurement to give today's PR agencies a new way to build brands, evaluate performance and track ROI.The ability to reach the new consumer, build the relationship, and quantify the ROI of PR services allows you to develop an inbound business and the internal capabilities to meet and exceed the needs of the most demanding client. In this digital age of constant contact and worldwide platforms, it's the only way to sustainably grow your business and expand your reach while bolstering your effectiveness on any platform. This book shows you what you need to know, and gives you a clear framework for putting numbers to reputation.* Build brand awareness without "marketing to" the audience* Generate more, higher-quality customer or media leads* Close the deal and nurture the customer or media relationship* Track the ROI of each stage in the processContent is the name of the game now, and PR agencies must be able to prove their worth or risk being swept under with obsolete methods. Inbound PR provides critical guidance for PR growth in the digital era, complete with a practical framework for stimulating that growth.

Improve your English grammarYou have nothing to lose and everything to gain by using proper English language and grammar. The ability to articulate and communicate effectively is a valuable asset in all aspects of life. From writing a research paper to giving a presentation at work or just holding a casual conversation with friends or family, strong verbal and written skills are necessities in everyday communication.English Grammar Workbook For Dummies is the perfect solution for sharpening the tools in your grammar kit, with lessons and plenty of practice opportunities to help reinforce learning. Whether you need to brush up on the finer points of punctuation, need help making sense of those pesky parts of speech--or anything in between--this approachable guide makes it fast and easy.* Find FREE quizzes for every chapter online* Handle pronouns with grace* Master plurals and possessives* Improve your proofreading skillsEveryone benefits from using proper grammar and speech, and now you can too!

Use Adobe Analytics as a marketer --not a programmer!If you're a marketer in need of a non-technical, beginner's reference to using Adobe Analytics, this book is the perfect place to start. Adobe Analytics For Dummies arms you with a basic knowledge of the key features so that you can start using it quickly and effectively.Even if you're a digital marketer who doesn't have their hands in data day in and day out, this easy-to-follow reference makes it simple to utilize Adobe Analytics. With the help of this book, you'll better understand how your marketing efforts are performing, converting, being engaged with, and being shared in the digital space.* Evaluate your marketing strategies and campaigns* Explore implementation fundamentals and report architecture* Apply Adobe Analytics to multiple sources* Succeed in the workplace and expand your marketing skillsetThe marketing world is continually growing and evolving, and Adobe Analytics For Dummies will help you stay ahead of the curve.

Crucial methods, tactics and tools for successful pension fund managementAchieving Investment Excellence offers trustees and asset managers a comprehensive handbook for improving the quality of their investments. With a stated goal of substantially and sustainably improving annual returns, this book clarifies and demystifies important concepts surrounding trustee duties and responsibilities, investment strategies, analysis, evaluation and much more.Low interest rates are making the high cost of future pension payouts fraught with tension, even as the time and knowledge required to manage these funds appropriately increases -- it is no wonder that pensions are increasingly seen as a financial liability. Now more than ever, it is critical that trustees understand exactly what contributes to investment success -- and what detracts from it. This book details the roles, the tools and the strategies that make pension funds pay off.* Understand the role of pension funds and the fiduciary duty of trustees* Learn the tools and kills you need to build profound and lasting investment excellence* Analyse, diagnose and improve investment quality of funds using concrete tools and instruments* Study illustrative examples that demonstrate critical implementation and execution advicePacked with expert insight, crucial tools and real-life examples, this book is an important resource for those tasked with governing these. Achieving Investment Excellence provides the expert insight, clear guidance and key wisdom you need to manage these funds successfully.

"This is the book executives have been waiting for. It is clear: With deep expertise but in nontechnical language, it describes what cybersecurity risks are and the decisions executives need to make to address them. It is crisp: Quick and to the point, it doesn't waste words and won't waste your time. It is candid: There is no sure cybersecurity defense, and Chris Moschovitis doesn't pretend there is; instead, he tells you how to understand your company's risk and make smart business decisions about what you can mitigate and what you cannot.It is also, in all likelihood, the only book ever written (or ever to be written) about cybersecurity defense that is fun to read." --Thomas A. Stewart, Executive Director, National Center for the Middle Market and Co-Author of Woo, Wow, and Win: Service Design, Strategy, and the Art of Customer DelightGet answers to all your cybersecurity questionsIn 2016, we reached a tipping point--a moment where the global and local implications of cybersecurity became undeniable. Despite the seriousness of the topic, the term "cybersecurity" still exasperates many people. They feel terrorized and overwhelmed. The majority of business people have very little understanding of cybersecurity, how to manage it, and what's really at risk.This essential guide, with its dozens of examples and case studies, breaks down every element of the development and management of a cybersecurity program for the executive. From understanding the need, to core risk management principles, to threats, tools, roles and responsibilities, this book walks the reader through each step of developing and implementing a cybersecurity program. Read cover-to-cover, it's a thorough overview, but it can also function as a useful reference book as individual questions and difficulties arise.* Unlike other cybersecurity books, the text is not bogged down with industry jargon* Speaks specifically to the executive who is not familiar with the development or implementation of cybersecurity programs* Shows you how to make pragmatic, rational, and informed decisions for your organization* Written by a top-flight technologist with decades of experience and a track record of successIf you're a business manager or executive who needs to make sense of cybersecurity, this book demystifies it for you.

1,000 challenging practice questions to prepare for the PHR and SPHR exams!PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Practice Tests is the ideal complement to the PHR/SPHR Study Guide, Fifth Edition, PHR/SPHR Deluxe Study Guide, Second Edition, and Review Guide. These self-study guides are intended for HR professionals seeking to validate their skills and knowledge acquired through years of practical experience, or for relative newcomers to the HR field looking to strengthen their resume.These Practice Tests were developed to help certification candidates prepare for these challenging exams, especially for those needing more practice to review or refresh their knowledge right before exam day. The book aligns with A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge(TM) (HRBoK(TM)), which details the responsibilities of and knowledge needed by today's HR professionals. Practice Tests reflect the critical HR topics that you need to understand as you prepare for the PHR and SPHRexams.* Business Management and Strategy* Workforce Planning and Employment* Human Resource Development* Risk Management and morePlus, you'll get a year of FREE access to the interactive online learning environment and test bank, which includes full-length tests and practice exams--1,000 practice questions total!

Essential review for the PHR/SPHR exams, aligned with the updated HRBoK(TM)PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Review Guide is the ideal companion to the PHR/SPHR Study Guide, Fifth Edition, and PHR/SPHR Deluxe Study Guide, Second Edition. These self-study guides are intended for HR professionals seeking to validate their skills and knowledge acquired through years of practical experience, or for relative newcomers to the HR field looking to strengthen their resume.Organized by those areas of knowledge and practices specific and necessary to human resource management (HRM), this handy review guide covers tasks, processes, and strategies as detailed in the updated A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge(TM) (HRBoK(TM)), giving you clear guidance on what you need to know for the exams. You also get a year of FREE access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment and study tools, which feature flashcards, chapter tests, two bonus practice exams, and more. The review guide aligns with the HRCI test specifications, which detail the responsibilities and knowledge needed by today's HR professionals. Covers key functional areas in greater depth:HR students and professionals studying for the PHR/SPHR certification need a trusted resource to aid in their preparation--this review guide does that and more.

Ace technical interviews with smart preparationProgramming Interviews Exposed is the programmer's ideal first choice for technical interview preparation. Updated to reflect changing techniques and trends, this new fourth edition provides insider guidance on the unique interview process that today's programmers face. Online coding contests are being used to screen candidate pools of thousands, take-home projects have become commonplace, and employers are even evaluating a candidate's public code repositories at GitHub--and with competition becoming increasingly fierce, programmers need to shape themselves into the ideal candidate well in advance of the interview. This book doesn't just give you a collection of questions and answers, it walks you through the process of coming up with the solution so you learn the skills and techniques to shine on whatever problems you're given.This edition combines a thoroughly revised basis in classic questions involving fundamental data structures and algorithms with problems and step-by-step procedures for new topics including probability, data science, statistics, and machine learning which will help you fully prepare for whatever comes your way.* Learn what the interviewer needs to hear to move you forward in the process* Adopt an effective approach to phone screens with non-technical recruiters* Examine common interview problems and tests with expert explanations* Be ready to demonstrate your skills verbally, in contests, on GitHub, and moreTechnical jobs require the skillset, but you won't get hired unless you are able to effectively and efficiently demonstrate that skillset under pressure, in competition with hundreds of others with the same background. Programming Interviews Exposed teaches you the interview skills you need to stand out as the best applicant to help you get the job you want.

Electrochemical energy storage has played important roles in energy storage technologies for portable electronics and electric vehicle applications. During the past thirty years, great progress has been made in research and development of various batteries, in term of energy density increase and cost reduction. However, the energy density has to be further increased to achieve long endurance time. In this book, recent research and development in advanced electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage devices are presented, including lithium ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries and metal-air batteries, sodium ion batteries and supercapacitors. The materials involve transition metal oxides, sulfides, Si-based material as well as graphene and graphene composites.

This cutting-edge book focuses on recent developments in emerging 4G photovoltaic materials that leads the way to continuous technological developments in achieving higher solar PV module efficiencies with improved manufacturing processes. Emerging Photovoltaic Materials is divided into 6 parts with 19 chapters from world class researchers. Part 1 examines silicon photovoltaics with chapters on the continuous Czochralski (CZ) process to produce single crystalline silicon; the development of silicon-based materials for advanced solar cells; and the recycling routes for silicon PV modules used to recover valuable materials such as silver, copper, aluminum, and high-grade silicon. Part 2 consists of five chapters dedicated to emerging new PV materials with chapters on the fundamentals of ferroelectricity applied to PV; the emerging cubic tin-based chalcogenides (SnSe, SnS, and SnTe); the effect of doping of TiO2 nanoparticles with Cu, Al and Tm on the photocatalytic activity of dye-sensitized solar cells; an in-depth phenomenological approach to the photovoltaic effect in multiferroics; the growth of multinary transparent conducting oxides from the Zn-Sn-In-Ga oxide system for application as transparent conductors in photovoltaics. Part 3 is dedicated to a comprehensive review of perovskite solar cells as well as the low and high doping of MAPbI3 perovskite in Pb2+ sites with various bivalent cations. Part 4 comprises chapters on organic photovoltaics (OPV) including applications with PECVD; heterojunction energetics and open circuit voltage in OPV; a review of crystalline, thin-film and earth-abundant PV materials; and the principles of designing organic materials with high dielectric constants. Part 5 ranges from quantum dot photovoltaics to novel nanomaterials and nanoprocessing used to achieve thin films; carbon nanomaterials employed in new architectures using dye- sensitized solar cells (DSSC), nanotube-Si heterojunction and perovskite cells; the fundamentals involved in the operation of quantum dot solar cells and the prevailing synthesis of QD-HIT and QD-sensitized solar cells; near-infrared (NIR) responsive hybrid QD/perovskite solar cells. Part 6 concludes the book with chapters on concentrator photovoltaics and the evaluation of panels under the given climatic conditions using PVsyst simulation software and incorporating it into the site-specific design of a photovoltaic system. Audience The book will be of interest to a multidisciplinary group of fields, in industry and academia, including nanotechnology, semiconductor engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, biomedical engineering, optoelectronic information, photovoltaic and renewable energy engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical and manufacturing engineering.

Advanced Thermoelectric Materials addresses the fundamental issues, the latest research & developments, and the future of thermoelectric materials. Thermoelectric materials offer a simple and environmentally-friendly solution to solve the global energy crisis and become very popular in the field of renewable energy conversion technologies. A thermoelectric device has the ability to convert the heat coming from the sun to electricity, not only for industrial sectors and automobiles, but for the human body as well. The performance of thermoelectric devices depends mostly on the type of materials used and their properties such as electrical conductivity, thermal stability, thermal conductivity, and the Seebeck coefficient. For a single material, full control of these parameters is very challenging. The existing thermoelectric materials display only 5--20% conversion efficiency. However, various strategies like nanostructuring, alloying and doping, are being applied to further enhance the efficiency of materials. Among the topics discussed in this groundbreaking book include: Advanced thin film photo-thermal materials and applications Self-assembled nanostructured bulk Si as high-performance TE materials Thermoelectric Seebeck effect of disordered organic semiconductors Innovative approaches towards the synthesis of thermoelectric oxides Silicide thermoelectrics Advances on Mg2XIV-based thermoelectric materials Low-dimensional nanomaterials for thermoelectric detection of infrared and terahertz photons Percolation effects in semiconductor IV-VI - based solid solutions and thermoelectric materials Thermoelectric properties of granular carbon materials Thermoelectric properties and thermal stability of conducting polymer nanocomposites Audience Materials science and physics researchers and technologists both in academia and industry working on advanced thermoelectric materials; industrial sectors such as energy and the environment, fabricating and employing state-of-the-art techniques in various applications.