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A new edition of the bestselling guide to Java If you want to learn to speak the world s most popular programming language like a native, Java For Dummies is your ideal companion.

Praise for The Performance Culture "Khalil Smith is a rare thinker who brings a fresh, masterful perspective to diverse subjects, from behavioral science to leadership to inclusion. In The Performance Culture, he combines those elements into a powerful model of organizational life. Building organizations that work for everyone requires a trip into the human mind, shared values, and identity. Smith is a consummate guide on that journey." - JAMIL ZAKI, Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, and author of Hope for Cynics "Whip-smart and insightful, this book shines a light on the challenges we face at work while offering a clear path to change. Khalil infuses each page with hope and optimism, empowering individuals, leaders, and teams to take charge of the seemingly uncontrollable. A must-read for anyone seeking to make a positive impact in their workplace!" - JANET AHN, PhD, Chief Behavioral Science Officer, President of Americas, MindGym "The difference between a good team and a great one lies in how well they work together. The Performance Culture offers a detailed, evidence-based roadmap for leaders looking to foster collaboration, reduce friction, and build a culture where productivity and engagement flourish. This is the essential guide to transforming work environments from conflict zones into high-functioning ecosystems." - JAY VAN BAVEL, Professor of Psychology at New York University, and author of The Power of Us

Praise for THE GO-TO-MARKET CHEAT CODE "The Go-to-Market Cheat Code is exactly that-a secret weapon for B2B business success. Gray and Wagner share their hard-won wisdom and well-researched case studies to give you a leg up. In this new era of AI and Ecosystem-Led Growth, this is essential reading for every leader looking to scale and thrive." -BOB MOORE, Co-Founder and CEO of Crossbeam; nationally bestselling author of Ecosystem-Led Growth: A Blueprint for Sales and Marketing Success Using the Power of Partnerships "As Co-Founder of Stage 2 Capital, I have seen the transformative power of strategic B2B partnerships firsthand. Justin Gray and Josh Wagner's book, The Go-to-Market Cheat Code, is a masterful guide that distills decades of experience and insights into a compelling narrative. This book is a must-read for anyone serious about leveraging the power of collaboration to drive growth and innovation." -MARK ROBERGE, Co-Founder at Stage 2 Capital; Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Business School; founding CRO at HubSpot "Partnerships are one of the most sorely misunderstood-and underutilized-areas in B2B business today. As a result, organizations leave great amounts of revenue and opportunity on the table. In this book, Justin Gray and Josh Wagner demystify what it means to engage with strategic partners and all the benefits such an approach can unlock. If you want to reach today's sophisticated buyers, The Go-to-Market Cheat Code is your blueprint for success." -JAY MCBAIN, Chief Analyst, Canalys

Offers actionable advice for anyone who wants to invest in income-producing properties. This book includes step-by-step explanations of everything you need to know to keep yourself one step ahead of the competition. It provides tips on financing and trusted guidance on mastering the art of property valuation.

Make lasting friendships at any age Making Friends as an Adult For Dummies helps you overcome the challenges of building friendships, forming new bonds, and meeting new people. First, you'll learn what your friendship needs are and decide what kind of friends you'd like to meet. Then you'll get concrete advice for building a new social circle, turning acquaintances into good friends, and letting go of friendships that just aren't working out. Single or married, parent or childfree, many people face these same challenges. This Dummies guide will show you that you aren't alone and will help you discover sustainable ways to overcome loneliness, keep friendships going despite occasional tension, and build your "family of choice." Assess your friendship needs and learn how to find people who would make good friends Gain the communication skills to resolve conflict in new and existing platonic relationships Overcome your fear of rejection and learn to politely end friendships that aren't working Learn to be a good friend and deepen the friendships you build Make friends after retirement, relocation, extended isolation-or just because friends are nice to have. Making Friends as an Adult For Dummies is the judgment-free book that makes it easy.

Learn how to think like a journalist In this age of fake news and AI-generated video, the world needs journalists more than ever. Journalism For Dummies teaches you what it means to report on the facts with journalistic integrity. You'll learn how journalists find sources, fact-check stories, and publish their work in print, radio, television, and online. Plus, you'll get a crash course on identifying sensational or misleading stories and articles, so you'll know what not to do as you pursue a career in journalism. Inside... Identifying the importance of media literacyFinding newsworthy storiesUnderstanding the journalism code of ethicsReporting within legal boundsPublishing on social mediaWriting compelling stories

A comprehensive overview of theory and research at the intersection of mass communication and mental health The Handbook of Mental Health Communication provides timely and authoritative coverage of the impact of message-based mental health promotion. Positioning mental health communication in the context of socio-cultural causes of mental illness, the Handbook underscores that understanding communication effects on mental health outcomes begins with recognizing how people experiencing mental illness process relevant information about their own mental health. Organized into 33 chapters, the Handbook synthesizes public health, psychopathology, and mass communication scholarship into a single resource. Throughout the book, nearly 100 leading scholars collectively translate biased information attention, interpretation, and memory in mental illness to real-world implications for the use of mass communication to optimize and safeguard mental health messaging. The first book of its kind to offer a transdisciplinary overview of mass communication approaches to mental health, the Handbook of Mental Health Communication: Addresses key areas of health communication such as information processing, digital media, special populations, and measurement methods Provides systematic guidance on reducing the stigma of mental illness symptomatology Offers clear descriptions of promising mass communication strategies for mental health promotion Reviews approaches for informing the research agenda on mental health mass communication Includes practical strategies for designing and measuring persuasive health messages The Handbook of Mental Health Communication is the perfect textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in public health, communication, psychology, public affairs, and medical programs, and an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, lecturers, and all health communication practitioners.

"Unleash Your Business addresses the rapidly changing landscapes of digital, data, and AI, and the need for organizations to take advantage of their data. Modern enterprises understand the value of their data but struggle with where to start and how to generate actionable insights. In this book, Tabrizi provides a roadmap to help disentangle the complexity of one of the most underused assets in organizations--their data--to create tangible and lasting value. The heart of this process is the delicate balance between the multiple disciplines that power AI and behavioral economics. The roadmap begins by figuring out how to ask the right questions. The uncomfortable process of peeling back the layers of a complex problem to uncover and connect seemingly unconnected dots--and the creativity led by curiosity--is the foundation for this model of strategic thinking. The book outlines core topics at the intersection of AI and behavioral economics."--

"In What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast, renowned author and consultant Kate O'Neill delivers a roadmap to achieve business growth, transformation, and innovation through the use of emerging technologies--but crucially, in a human-centric manner that benefits both business and humanity. Drawing on her experience working with organizations like Google, Yale, and the United Nations, O'Neill offers a unique blend of strategic guidance, ethical considerations, and practical application to help organizations not just survive, but thrive through bold and empathetic leadership."--

Accessible, thorough guide to merging data analysis and AI with new talent strategies The Inclusion Equation is a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind guide to merging DEI and employee wellbeing concepts with data analytics and AI. In this book, renowned thought leader and professional keynote speaker Dr. Serena Huang explains exactly how to quantify the effectiveness of new talent strategies by connecting them to a firm ROI estimate, enabling readers to approach and win the favor of higher-ups in any organization with the same effectiveness that marketing and financial departments do. This book is written in a style that is appealing and accessible to all readers regardless of technical background, but with enough depth to provide real insight and strategies. Dr. Serena H. Huang distills her 10 years of F500 people analytics leadership experience into tools and framework you can leverage to measure and improve DEI and wellbeing in your workplace. Some of the topics explored in this book include: Attract and retain top talent, including Gen Z and Millennials, with tailored DEI and wellbeing strategies Quantifying not only a talent strategy's perceived initial effect on an organization, but also its improvement and expansion over time Turning DEI and wellbeing from illusive corporate concepts to quantifiable metrics Harness the power of AI to create synchronized DEI and wellbeing strategies that maximize ROI Getting serious attention from your CEO and CFO by quantifying HR initiatives Using data storytelling to demonstrate the business impact of DEI and wellbeing Preparing for the future by understanding the role of AI in creating an inclusive and healthy workplace The Inclusion Equation is a complete guide for DEI and wellbeing, covering getting started in measurement to using storytelling to influence leadership. This is the contemporary playbook for any organization intending to substantially improve their diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing by leveraging data & AI. This book is also perfect for any data analytics professionals who want to understand how to apply analytics to issues that keep their CEOs up at night. Whether you are a data expert or data novice, as long as you are serious about improving DEI and wellbeing, this book is for you.

UNIQUE RESOURCE EXPLORING HOW SPACECRAFT IMAGERY PROVIDES PROFESSIONALS WITH ACCURATE ESTIMATES OF SPACECRAFT TRAJECTORY, WITH REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES AND DETAILED ILLUSTRATIONS Spacecraft Optical Navigation provides detailed information on the planning and analysis of spacecraft imagery to help determine the trajectory of a spacecraft. The author, an experienced engineer within the field, addresses the entirety of celestial targets and explains how a spacecraft captures their imagery. Aimed at professionals within spacecraft navigation, this book provides an extensive introduction and explains the history of optical navigation, reviewing a range of optical methods and presents real world examples throughout. With the use of mathematics, this book discusses everything from the orbits, sizes, and shapes of the bodies being imaged, to the location and properties of salient features on their surfaces. Specific sample topics covered in Spacecraft Optical Navigation include: History of various past spacecraft, including Mariner and Viking, Voyager, Galileo, NEAR Shoemaker, and Cassini, and flight hardware, star catalogs, and stereophotoclinometryCameras, covering the gnomonic projection (and deviations from it), creation of a digital picture, picture flattening, and readout smearsModeling optical navigation observables, covering apparent directions to an object, star, and limbs or terminators, and orientation of camerasObtaining optical navigation observables, covering centerfinding for stars and resolved and unresolved bodies, and using opnav data in orbit determination Spacecraft Optical Navigation is an ideal resource for engineers working in spacecraft navigation and optical navigation, to update their knowledge of the technology and use it in their day-to-day. The text will also benefit researchers working with spacecraft, particularly in navigation, and professors and lecturers teaching graduate aerospace courses.

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the potential impact of 6G networks on various industries, including healthcare, agriculture, transport, and national security, making it an essential resource for researchers, scholars, and students working in the field of wireless networks and high-speed data processing systems. Development of 6G Networks and Technology explores the benefits and challenges of 5G and beyond that play a key role in the development of the next generation of internet. 6G is targeted to improve download speeds, eliminate latency, reduce congestion on mobile networks, and support advancements in technology. 6G has the potential to transform how the human, physical, and digital worlds interact with each other and the capability to support advancements in technology, such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), the metaverse, and artificial intelligence (AI). Machine learning and deep learning modules are also an integral part of almost all automated systems where signal processing is performed at different levels. Signal processing in the form text, image, or video needs large data computational operations at the desired data rate and accuracy. Large data requires more use of IC area with embedded bulk memories that lead to power consumption. Trade-offs between power consumption, delay, and IC area are always a concern of designers and researchers. Energy-efficient, high-speed data processing is required in major areas like biomedicine and healthcare, agriculture, transport, climate change, and national security and defense. This book will provide a foundation and initial inputs for researchers, scholars, and students working in the areas of wireless networks and high-speed data processing systems. It also provides techniques, tools, and methodologies to develop next-generation internet and 6G.

This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to stay ahead in the dynamic field of cybersecurity, providing a comprehensive toolkit for understanding and combating digital threats and offering practical, insightful guidance ideal for cybersecurity professionals, digital forensic investigators, legal practitioners, law enforcement, scholars, and students. In the rapidly evolving domain of digital security, this book emerges as a vital guide for understanding and addressing the sophisticated landscape of cyber threats. This in-depth volume, featuring contributions from renowned experts, provides a thorough examination of the current state and future challenges in digital security and forensic analysis. The book is meticulously organized into seven sections (excluding conclusion), each focusing on a critical aspect of cybersecurity. It begins with a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and threats in the field, setting the stage for deeper explorations in subsequent sections. Readers will gain insights into a range of topics, from the intricacies of advanced persistent threats and malware, to the security nuances of cyber-physical systems and the Internet of Things (IoT). The book covers cutting-edge topics like blockchain, cryptography, social engineering, cloud security, and data privacy, blending theory with practical case studies. It's a practical guide for cybersecurity professionals, forensic investigators, legal practitioners, law enforcement, scholars, and students. Offering a comprehensive toolkit for combating digital threats, it's essential for staying ahead in the fast-evolving field of cybersecurity.

In her fifth collection of poems, Ellen Doré Watson lends her supple voice to a multiplicity of characters, each with his or her own particular dilemma, distraction, or disarray: Junie biking home to find a new mom, Edur wondering whether he's anyone's father, a pregnant teen starving herself to lose the fetus, or the widower Lew buoyed by a vision of his wife after her death. With a novelist's finesse and a poet's details, Watson creates lives that resonate with poignancy and urgency. In Dogged Hearts Ellen Doré Watson demonstrates a capacious talent for invention and empathy and, with her incomparable linguistic brio, gives us an unforgettable look at how loss and disconnection can usher in chance-to-change reverie and unexpected veerings towards life.

Jennifer Militello's work is ruminative and lyrical but with an unusually theatrical verve, which is displayed in associative leaps so agile that readers will be exhilarated by the imagination at work (and play) in each poem. This powerfully unified first book grapples with what is simultaneously gigantic and miniscule in human existence: the momentous everyday dramas of love and family.

One of America's most acclaimed younger poets entwines original and scavenged texts, lyric fragment and lyric song, to make a new form-this book-from wild metaphor. A passerine is a bird of the taxonomic order Passeriformes, often called "songbirds" or "perching birds." The passerines are among the most diverse of terrestrial vertebrates, and in his book-length canticle-both aria and elegy-the poet sings like a modern-day St. Francis to the wonder of creation in its splendor and peril.

The incisive guide of how to effectively invest in real estate and REITs In Real Estate Rules: The Investor's Guide to Picking Winners, Avoiding Losers in Listed Property, celebrated real estate investor Harm Meijer delivers a startlingly insightful and eye-opening roadmap to successful property investment. This book explains the golden rules of investing in European real estate companies, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). It's full of real-world examples and anecdotes drawn from the author's long and storied career in the industry. Real Estate Rules contains: Robust tools for making informed investment decisions and staying clear of the "vicious downward spiral of doom" Understanding market cycles and mastering the art of acting contrarian during downturns to maximize your investment How macro drivers, central bank moves and government stimuli can be game changers for real estate markets Techniques for assessing the management's value creation and its alignment with shareholders Insights to ensure a solid capital structure and avoid leverage traps in downturns Advice on how to navigate the European stock markets with its unique challenges for Real Estate Investment Trusts Real-world case studies illustrating these principles in action, highlighting key lessons for investors You'll also learn why acting on conviction, thorough research, strong relationships, and most importantly, trust are key to achieving lasting success. Perfect for Real Estate Investment Trust investors, people interested in investing directly in individual properties, and other market participants, Real Estate Rules is also a must-read for anyone involved in the real estate industry looking for an insightful investor perspective on the sector.

Your guide to the Captain America essentials! With roots dating back to World War II, Captain America reigns as one of the most iconic heroes in the Marvel Comics universe. Captain America For Dummies is your guide to getting to know this popular and enduring super hero. Produced in partnership with Marvel Comics and featuring full-color art taken directly from the comic books, this fun and friendly guide helps you understand how Captain America gained his powers and evolved over the years, including the range of characters who have wielded the shield. Discover what inspired the creation of the character, explore Captain America's friends and foes, and dig into the teams that Captain America has fought alongside. You'll learn the major storylines that turned Cap into one of the most well-known and popular super heroes of all time! Get to know Captain America, his creators, and origin storyMeet Captain America's allies and enemiesLearn more about others who have carried Captain America's shieldExplore major storylines and battlesDiscover the teams Captain America has fought alongside Whether you're just starting your adventures or are a faithful fan, Captain America For Dummies is your guide to this star-spangled patriot and his legacy.

Explore the iconic super heroes and storylines from Marvel Comics You may be familiar with heroic characters from Marvel Comics like Black Panther, Iron Man, and Wolverine, or villains like Loki and Thanos. But how much do you know about Squirrel Girl, Cyclops, or the Leader? With over 85 years of comics published since their founding, the Marvel Comics archive is a vast universe of iconic stories and legendary characters. Marvel Comics For Dummies is your shortcut to navigating this immense collection of heroes and their adventures. Learn the background of key characters, explore essential storylines, and discover the interconnectedness of the Marvel universe. Created in collaboration with Marvel Comics, this full-color guide contains striking comic book artwork along with interesting insights that serve as an exciting map to the Marvel universe. Uncover Marvel's origin story Get to know iconic Marvel super heroes and villains Tour the Marvel Comics Multiverse Make sense of Marvel's many super-hero teams Explore definitive storylines that span the history of Marvel Comics From curious newbie to long-time reader, Marvel Comics For Dummies brings the Marvel Multiverse to life.

Brings theory and research together to help students adapt to sources of stress in their everyday and academic lives  Adjustment and Growth: Psychology and the Challenges of Life reveals the many ways that psychology relates to our lives while illustrating how psychological concepts and principles can help us adapt to the real-world issues we face. With a lively and conversational writing style, authors Spencer Rathus and Jeffrey Nevid show us how to apply psychology to confront a variety of life challenges, such as managing time, developing self-identity, building and maintaining relationships, adopting healthier lifestyles, coping with stress, strengthening financial responsibility, and dealing with emotional problems and psychological disorders.    Each easy-to-follow chapter begins with Did You Know That...?, a series of engaging and thought-provoking questions that pique the reader's interest before they dive into the chapter. The modular format of the textbook helps students organize their study time by presenting information in manageable units and providing brief Review Questions at the end of each section to enable self-evaluating mastery of learning objectives.   Now in its fifteenth edition, this market-leading textbook is fully updated to meet the needs and concerns of the next generation of students. Expanded chapters address psychology in the digital age, social media, sexuality and gender, stress and the immune system, and the current opioid crisis. An entirely new chapter covers adapting to contemporary sources of stress, such as social and political tensions, public health in light of the COVID-19 crisis, gun violence and mass shootings, climate change, the treatment of immigrant and migrant families.

Prepare for the AWS Machine Learning exam smarter and faster and get job-ready with this efficient and authoritative resource In AWS Certified Machine Learning Study Guide: Associate (MLA-C01) Exam, veteran AWS Practice Director at Trace3--a leading IT consultancy offering AI, data, cloud and cybersecurity solutions for clients across industries--Dario Cabianca delivers a practical and up-to-date roadmap to preparing for the MLA-C01 exam. You'll learn the skills you need to succeed on the exam as well as those you need to hit the ground running at your first AI-related tech job. You'll learn how to prepare data for machine learning models on Amazon Web Services, build, train, refine models, evaluate model performance, deploy and secure your machine learning applications against bad actors. Inside the book: Complimentary access to the Sybex online test bank, which includes an assessment test, chapter review questions, practice exam, flashcards, and a searchable key term glossary Strategies for selecting and justifying an appropriate machine learning approach for specific business problems and identifying the most efficient AWS solutions for those problems Practical techniques you can implement immediately in an artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) development or data science role Perfect for everyone preparing for the AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer ndash; Associate exam, AWS Certified Machine Learning Study Guide is also an invaluable resource for those preparing for their first role in AI or data science, as well as junior-level practicing professionals seeking to review the fundamentals with a convenient desk reference.

This book presents the fundamentals of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) and responsible artificial intelligence (RAI), discussing their potential to enhance diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes. This book explores the transformative potential of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) and responsible AI (RAI) in healthcare. It provides a roadmap for navigating the complexities of healthcare-based AI while prioritizing patient safety and well-being. The content is structured to highlight topics on smart health systems, neuroscience, diagnostic imaging, and telehealth. The book emphasizes personalized treatment and improved patient outcomes in various medical fields. In addition, this book discusses osteoporosis risk, neurological treatment, and bone metastases. Each chapter provides a distinct viewpoint on how XAI and RAI approaches can help healthcare practitioners increase diagnosis accuracy, optimize treatment plans, and improve patient outcomes. Readers will find the book: explains recent XAI and RAI breakthroughs in the healthcare system; discusses essential architecture with computational advances ranging from medical imaging to disease diagnosis; covers the latest developments and applications of XAI and RAI-based disease management applications; demonstrates how XAI and RAI can be utilized in healthcare and what problems the technology faces in the future. Audience The main audience for this book is targeted to scientists, healthcare professionals, biomedical industries, hospital management, engineers, and IT professionals interested in using AI to improve human health.

The definitive guide to private equity for investors and finance professionals Mastering Private Equity was written with a professional audience in mind and provides a valuable and unique reference for investors, finance professionals, students and business owners looking to engage with private equity firms or invest in private equity funds. From deal sourcing to exit, LBOs to responsible investing, operational value creation to risk management, the book systematically distils the essence of private equity into core concepts and explains in detail the dynamics of venture capital, growth equity and buyout transactions. With a foreword by Henry Kravis, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of KKR, and special guest comments by senior PE professionals. This book combines insights from leading academics and practitioners and was carefully structured to offer: A clear and concise reference for the industry expert A step-by-step guide for students and casual observers of the industry A theoretical companion to the INSEAD case book Private Equity in Action: Case Studies from Developed and Emerging Markets Features guest comments by senior PE professionals from the firms listed below: Abraaj Adams Street Partners Apax Partners Baring PE Asia Bridgepoint The Carlyle Group Coller Capital Debevoise & Plimpton LLP FMO Foundry Group Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer General Atlantic ILPA Intermediate Capital Group KKR Capstone LPEQ Maxeda Navis Capital Northleaf Capital Oaktree Capital Partners Group Permira Terra Firma