Your map to understanding human geography Human Geography For Dummies introduces you to the ideas and perspectives encompassed by the field of human geography, and makes a great supplement to human geography courses in high school or college. So what is human geography? It's not about drawing maps all over your body (although you're welcome to do that if you want--no judgment). Human geography explores the relationship between humans and their natural environment, tracking the broad social patterns that shape human societies. Inside, you'll learn about immigration, urbanization, globalization, empire and political expansion, and economic systems, to name a few. This learner-friendly Dummies guide explains all the key concepts clearly and succinctly. Find out how location and geography impact population, culture, economics, and politics Learn about contemporary issues in human migration, health, and global peace and stability Get a clear understanding of all the key concepts covered in your introductory human geography class Understand how society got to where it is, and get a glimpse into potential changes in the futureHuman Geography For Dummies is perfect for students who need additional study materials or simplified explanations. It's also a fun read for anyone curious about the comings and goings of people on this planet of ours.
The perfect resource for consultants, updated for a transformed and rapidly evolving market In the newly revised second edition of the Flawless Consulting Fieldbook, best-selling author and consultant Peter Block delivers an invaluable companion to the fourth edition of his popular Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Understanding Your Expertise. In the book, you'll find an expansive toolkit you can draw on for information and guidance in the midst of your next consulting engagement. It's a just-in-time literary aid that you can read from front-to-back, or one you can grab and skip to a specific thread or theme you need to read about right now. In the book, you'll discover: How the flawless consulting skills are being applied in a wide variety of situations by people with unique and different ways of bringing their gifts in the world. Just like you. How to act on what you know to use a variety of approaches to create experiences aligned with your intent and strategy How to view resistance as an ally instead of a problem to be solved or overcome. An invaluable collection of resources for consultants everywhere, Flawless Consulting Fieldbook, 2nd edition will rapidly become your most used and dog-eared reference for everyday consulting engagements.
Sustainably tap one of the world's most abundant natural resources with this essential guide Methane is among our crucial natural resources, with myriad applications both domestic and industrial. Atmospheric accumulation of methane, however, is one of the major drivers of climate change. The increasingly urgent search for a sustainable world demands methods for the transformation of methane that maximize its potential as a source of energy and chemical production without a harmful effect on the atmosphere and local environment. Low-Temperature Activation and Catalytic Transformation of Methane to Non-CO2 Products introduces a growing field in chemistry, chemical engineering, and energy sciences. Beginning with an overview of methane formation and its significance in chemical production, the book surveys historical transformations of methane to value-added chemicals and explains why a low-temperature route of methane transformation is necessary and significant. It then discusses existing findings in low-temperature activation and catalytic transformation, including activations with free standing single-atom cations, free standing MO+ clusters, and broadly defined M-O clusters encapsulated in zeolite, and catalytic oxidation by molecular catalysts, metal atoms anchored in zeolites, and metal sites openly exposed on alloy nanoparticles. The book concludes with a chapter discussing current challenges and promising solutions to tackle these challenges. Low-Temperature Activation and Catalytic Transformation of Methane to Non-CO2 Products readers will also find: Coverage of concepts, perspectives, and skills required for those working in this important field in catalysis research. Exemplified experimental and computational results throughout, derived from existing research literature. Detailed discussion of low-temperature transformation methods incorporating catalysts including zeolite, gold-palladium, and many more. Low-Temperature Activation and Catalytic Transformation of Methane to Non-CO2 Products is ideal for experimentalists, researchers, scientists, and engineers working in methane transformation, heterogeneous catalysis, homogeneous catalysis, sustainable chemistry, surface science, climate change mitigation, and related fields.
Instruction on operating system functionality with examples incorporated for improved learningWith the updating of Silberschatz's Operating System Concepts, 10th Edition, students have access to a text that presents both important concepts and real-world applications. Key concepts are reinforced in this global edition through instruction, chapter practice exercises, homework exercises, and suggested readings. Students also receive an understanding how to apply the content. The book provides example programs written in C and Java for use in programming environments.
Mushroom Biotechnology for Improved Agriculture and Human Health offers a comprehensive exploration of advancements in mushroom biotechnology. This book serves as a resourceful manual, focusing on sustainable solutions to food insecurity, nutritional needs, and health challenges. It highlights the roles of mushrooms in enhancing human health through pharmacological substances for disease management and improving agriculture productivity. The extensive research includes topics on the discovery of novel pharmacological compounds from mushrooms for biomedical applications. Renowned scientists with extensive expertise in mushroom biotechnology contribute to this guide, serving as an educational reference in leveraging mushroom biotechnology to address human and agricultural challenges.
Nanochitosan Applications for Enhanced Crop Production and Food Security is a comprehensive resource on how nanochitosan applications enhance agriculture productivity. It covers applications of sustainable solutions, like seed treatment, foliar spraying, soil amendment, and pest control. Additionally, the book also explores nanochitosan's role in precision farming, including the development of nanosensors for monitoring crop growth, soil health, agrochemical penetration, and environmental conditions. The book discusses state-of-the-art recent advances in nanochitosan applications, such as target delivery, genetic manipulation, and antimicrobial uses. Derived from natural sources, this book constructs extensive information on nanochitosan's applications. With detailed chapters on its biological modes of action, this book provides practical insights into field applications and the nutritional impacts on nanochitosan-treated crops.
A modern guide for a challenging modern PhD marketThe job market for PhDs in science and engineering has become immensely more challenging in the last decade. As of 2022, less than 5% of PhDs attain permanent academic positions, yet books about navigating PhD programs continue to treat permanent academic employment as the assumed norm. Today's PhDs need tools not only for completing their programs successfully, but for positioning themselves in a varied and competitive job market.How to Make Your PhD Work meets this need, with concrete, empowering advice that takes account of modern job market challenges and opportunities. It cuts through widespread misconceptions about STEM careers and funding, offers tips for navigating difficult degree programs, and supplies current or prospective PhDs with the tools to radically transform their post-degree career prospects.How to Make Your PhD Work readers will also find:* Detailed discussion of topics including postdoctoral fellowships, nonacademic careers, success in industry, and more* Worksheets and case studies designed to help PhDs map out potential career paths* An author with extensive experience of the nonacademic job market and a real understanding of the challenges STEM PhDs faceHow to Make Your PhD Work is ideal for any STEM PhD student, prospective student, or early career researcher looking to improve their positions in the job market.
The Idea of Anglo Saxon England, 1066ΓÇô1901 presents the first systematic review of the ways in which AngloΓÇôSaxon studies have evolved from their beginnings to the twentieth century Tells the story of how the idea of AngloΓÇôSaxon England evolved from the AngloΓÇôSaxons themselves to the Victorians, serving as a myth of origins for the English people, their language, and some of their most cherished institutions Combines original research with established scholarship to reveal how current conceptions of English identity might be very different if it were not for the discovery ΓÇô and invention ΓÇô of the AngloΓÇôSaxon past Reveals how documents dating from the AngloΓÇôSaxon era have greatly influenced modern attitudes toward nationhood, race, religious practice, and constitutional liberties Includes more than fifty images of manuscripts, early printed books, paintings, sculptures, and major historians of the era
How to travel lightly across planet Earth Sustainable Travel For Dummies is for travelers of all ages and budgets who want to reduce their carbon footprints, respect and protect the planet, contribute to local economies, and incorporate conservation into their travel experiences. That's you! This easy-to-read guide shows you what sustainable travel is, why it's important, and how to do it--with no travel shaming. Award-winning travel journalist Lee Mylne brings a global perspective on fun ways to travel responsibly. A must-have resource for globetrotters and for those whose travels keep them close to home, this book covers alternative transportation, unique accommodations, fulfilling cultural experiences, everything else the eco-savvy traveler needs to know. Discover how to plan eco-friendly trips to destinations near and far Reduce your carbon footprint while still enjoying life-affirming experiences Learn about alternative methods of transportation and sustainable accommodations Gain cultural awareness and get fun ideas for making the most of your travel Sustainable Travel For Dummies is an inspiring read for travelers who are new to sustainable and ethical travel and seeking practical tips for eco-conscious wandering.
Software architecture is foundational to the development of large, practical software-intensive applications. This brand-new text covers all facets of software architecture and how it serves as the intellectual centerpiece of software development and evolution. Critically, this text focuses on supporting creation of real implemented systems. Hence the text details not only modeling techniques, but design, implementation, deployment, and system adaptation -- as well as a host of other topics -- putting the elements in context and comparing and contrasting them with one another. Rather than focusing on one method, notation, tool, or process, this new text/reference widely surveys software architecture techniques, enabling the instructor and practitioner to choose the right tool for the job at hand. Software Architecture is intended for upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses in software architecture, software design, component-based software engineering, and distributed systems; the text may also be used in introductory as well as advanced software engineering courses.
ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRYProvides a thorough and up-to-date overview of radiogenic and stable isotope geochemistryNow in its second edition, Isotope Geochemistry presents a comprehensive introduction to radiogenic and stable isotope geochemistry. The first five chapters cover fundamentals including the physics of nuclei, radioactive decay, nucleosynthesis, geochronology, and the theory of stable isotope fractionation. The next chapter focuses on the isotope geochemistry of meteorites and their constraints on the formation of the solar system and the Earth. The subsequent three chapters cover radiogenic and stable isotope geochemistry evolution of the Earth's mantle and crust. Three more chapters are devoted to the Earth's surface, the exogene, including the hydrologic system, the biosphere, and climate. A new chapter in this edition focuses on the use of isotopes in paleontology and archeology. The final chapter is devoted to the isotope geochemistry of the noble gases.Illustrated in full color throughout, Isotope Geochemistry is intended primarily as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. It is also intended as a reference for earth science professionals, reflecting the impact that isotope geochemistry has on virtually every aspect of the earth sciences, from climate change and geomorphology to geodynamics.
Patty's Toxicology was originally published as Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology in 1948 and has long been recognized as the premier reference for toxicological information on a large number of industrial chemicals. It includes comprehensive toxicological data for industrial compounds, including CAS numbers, physical and chemical properties, exposure limits, and biological tolerance values for occupational exposures. The new edition provides updates for 90 chapters and features 20 new chapters. New Editors-in-Chief, and for the first time a group of Associate editors, bring a diverse new perspective and a more international focus. Expanded with close to 1,000 more pages than the previous editionNew chapters added to the introductory volume of the book include Biotransformation of Xenobiotics, Toxicokinetics, Genetic Toxicology, Cancer Risk Assessment, Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, and the setting of Occupational Exposure LimitsSeveral sections are reorganized and expanded including Agricultural Chemicals and Nanomaterials which covers Insecticides, Herbicides, Agricultural Triazole Fungicide, Rodenticides, Insect Repellents (DEET) and Others, and Combined Pesticide ExposureOther new chapters include Diesel Exhaust, Occupational Biomonitoring, Toxicokinetics, Computational Toxicology, Genetic Toxicology, Immunotoxicology, Genetic Susceptibility in Occupational Health, Formaldehyde, Acrylates, and Silicones An essential reference for industrial hygienists, toxicologists, occupational physicians, chemical hygiene officers, chemical plant managers, and reference libraries.
Comprehensive overview of the fledgling domain of federated learning (FL), explaining emerging FL methods, architectural approaches, enabling frameworks, and applications Model Optimization Methods for Efficient and Edge AI explores AI model engineering, evaluation, refinement, optimization, and deployment across multiple cloud environments (public, private, edge, and hybrid). It presents key applications of the AI paradigm, including computer vision (CV) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), explaining the nitty-gritty of federated learning (FL) and how the FL method is helping to fulfill AI model optimization needs. The book also describes tools that vendors have created, including FL frameworks and platforms such as PySyft, Tensor Flow Federated (TFF), FATE (Federated AI Technology Enabler), Tensor/IO, and more. The first part of the text covers popular AI and ML methods, platforms, and applications, describing leading AI frameworks and libraries in order to clearly articulate how these tools can help with visualizing and implementing highly flexible AI models quickly. The second part focuses on federated learning, discussing its basic concepts, applications, platforms, and its potential in edge systems (such as IoT). Other topics covered include: Building AI models that are destined to solve several problems, with a focus on widely articulated classification, regression, association, clustering, and other prediction problems Generating actionable insights through a variety of AI algorithms, platforms, parallel processing, and other enablers Compressing AI models so that computational, memory, storage, and network requirements can be substantially reduced Addressing crucial issues such as data confidentiality, data access rights, data protection, and access to heterogeneous data Overcoming cyberattacks on mission-critical software systems by leveraging federated learning
Understand the relationship between disease and description with this invaluable guide Correctly interpreting patient symptoms is one of the most critical components of medical diagnosis and treatment. Though each instance of any given disease will share features with others, each patient's experience is unique, and assessment of their condition depends on taking and interpreting an individual patient's history. Correct diagnosis and treatment decisions rely on a sound, evidence-based approach to this crucial clinical interaction. Exploring Symptoms: An Evidence-based Approach to the Patient History offers a rigorous analysis of the complex relationship between symptoms and patient communication. Carefully connecting basic sciences such as anatomy and physiology with the development of symptoms in each body system, this book surveys evidence for how patients tend to experience and describe symptoms and how these descriptions can shape diagnosis and treatment. It's a must-have volume for students and clinicians looking to concretely improve patient outcomes. Exploring Symptoms readers will also find: Detailed discussion of patient thresholds for presenting symptoms to healthcare professionalsAnalysis of individual symptom epidemiology and its general expression at both the patient and population levelAn inclusive approach with concrete advice for addressing the needs of a diverse patient body Exploring Symptoms is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as healthcare educators and postgraduate-allied health professionals. It is also a useful tool for early-years practitioners and general practitioners.
Discover people-centred decision-making for pharmacists in this clear and practical volume Pharmacy ethics and decision-making are a critical part of pharmaceutical care. Pharmacists are routinely faced with decisions that impact the immediate and long-term health of patients and must exercise professional judgement when the best choices are uncertain. Current guides to ethical decision making in healthcare are generally written for doctors or nurses, overlooking the distinctive needs in this crucial area of practice. People-centred pharmacy: ethical challenges in everyday practice remedies this oversight with a down-to-earth discussion of the common ethical dilemmas pharmacists face. Offering a commonsense focus, the book articulates an approach to practical ethical reasoning that considers the interests of all involved, including the pharmacist. The result is an invaluable resource for pharmacists and those studying the subject. Readers will also find: A text written in collaboration with pharmacy lecturersConcrete examples drawn from empirical research into pharmacy practiceAn interdisciplinary approach to the many dilemmas pharmacists face People-Centred Pharmacy: Ethical Challenges in Everyday Practice is ideal for all pharmacy staff, as well as all students of pharmacy.
An approachable guide to an invaluable radiofrequency communication toolkit Software-defined radio (SDR), which emerged in the 1990s, has become a core development method in certain high-profile fields, including military and space communications. High cost and problems with hardware availability, however, prevented this technology from being widely disseminated. The advent of low-cost hardware beginning in the 2010s, however, has made GNU Radio--the leading open-source software toolkit for developing SDR systems--an increasingly viable and even critical tool for a new generation of radiofrequency communication engineers. Communication Systems Engineering with GNU Radio provides an accessible overview of this toolkit and its applications. Beginning with the fundamentals of using GNU radio for digital signal processing, the volume then moves to the practicalities of decoding data and the advantages of accessing raw data normally unavailable in hardware-defined radiofrequency receivers. The result is a potentially crucial tool for engineers looking to adopt this cost-effective and flexible standard for transmitting and processing radiofrequency signals. Readers will also find: A careful balance of radio communications theory with GNU Radio practicalities Practical implementation examples employing well-developed open-source GNU Radio platforms Extensive accompanying documentation and explanation Communication Systems Engineering with GNU Radio is ideal for graduate and undergraduate students in communications systems courses, as well as professionals working in SDR.
The Green and the Blue explores the opportunities presented by the digital age for combining green environmental policies with blue digital solutions to strengthen democracy, reform capitalism, and work toward a sustainable and equitable future. With an engaging and readable style, world-renowned philosopher Luciano Floridi lays out a timely and convincing case for embracing responsible practices to ensure a sustainable environment, a better democracy, and an equitable information society.
You've Never Seen What You've Always Needed to Know - Until Now Invisible forces are at work. They push and shove on everything you buy or sell. They affect every concept you want to take to market, all the suppliers you'll deal with, and every customer you'll ever see. To be successful, you need to understand them. See them in detail in ways not possible with other methods. Hypernomics: Using Hidden Dimensions to Solve Unseen Problems discovers that markets behave according to previously unknown laws set by the buyers and sellers within them. It reveals those rules and how to detect, describe, and deploy them to your advantage. It doesn't change economics so much as reveal it. It's like a microscope looking at pond water, a telescope tilted to the sky, sonar scanning the bottom of the ocean. Hypernomics lets you see into markets in ways you can't with the unaided eye. Sailors never navigate without a map. You shouldn't either, since your ship could wind up on the rocks. Hypernomics gives you the means to create market maps that show you where they have openings and how to fill them by giving customers what they want, don't have, and can afford. It finds their thresholds and limits and responses to every possible feature in any product you can offer. The interactions Hypernomics describes have been with us since the dawn of humanity. Now you can finally see them and enjoy the advantages your competitors do not have. Validated by 13 published papers, multiple awards, a patent, and customers such as NASA, Lockheed Martin, Virgin Galactic, and a restaurant down the street, only Hypernomics gives you the ability to solve problems as varied as How could a restaurant increase revenue by 25% by rearranging seating? How do you find, describe, and capitalize on open spaces in your market? What happens when an NFL player decreases his forty-yard dash time by a quarter of a second? If you tried to exceed a market's limitations, how could you lose $1B? How do markets change over time?Know what you need to. Discover Hypernomics.
Skillfully deploy Microsoft Syntex to automate your organization's document processing and management In Microsoft Syntex in the Real World: Bringing Practical Cloud AI to Information Management, a team of veteran Microsoft AI consultants delivers an insightful and easy-to-follow exploration of how to apply Syntex' content AI and advanced machine learning capabilities to your firm's document processing automation project. Using a simple, low-code/no-code approach, the authors explain how you can find, organize, and classify the documents in your SharePoint libraries. You'll learn to use Microsoft Syntex to automate forms processing, document understanding, image processing, content assembly, and metadata search. Readers will also find: Strategies for using both custom and pre-built, "off-the-rack" models to build your solutions The information you need to understand the Azure Cognitive Services ecosystem more fully and how you can use it to build custom tools for your organization Examples of solutions that will allow you to avoid the manual processing of thousands of your own documents and filesAn essential and hands-on resource for information managers, Microsoft Syntex in the Real World is a powerful tool for developers and non-developers alike.
Comprehensive resource illustrating the mathematical richness of Whitney Extension Problems, enabling readers to develop new insights, tools, and mathematical techniquesThe Whitney Near Extension Problem demonstrates a range of hitherto unknown connections between current research problems in engineering, mathematics, and data science, exploring the mathematical richness of near Whitney Extension Problems, and presenting a new nexus of applied, pure and computational harmonic analysis, approximation theory, data science, and real algebraic geometry. For example, the book uncovers connections between near Whitney Extension Problems and the problem of alignment of data in Euclidean space, an area of considerable interest in computer vision.Written by a highly qualified author, The Whitney Near Extension Problem includes information on:* Areas of mathematics and statistics, such as harmonic analysis, functional analysis, and approximation theory, that have driven significant advances in the field* Development of algorithms to enable the processing and analysis of huge amounts of data and data sets* Why and how the mathematical underpinning of many current data science tools needs to be better developed to be useful* New insights, potential tools, and mathematical techniques to solve problems in Whitney extensions, signal processing, shortest paths, clustering, computer vision, optimal transport, manifold learning, minimal energy, and equidistributionProviding comprehensive coverage of several subjects, The Whitney Near Extension Problem is an essential resource for mathematicians, applied mathematicians, and engineers working on problems related to data science, signal processing, computer vision, manifold learning, and optimal transport.
Discover why not taking a risk is the biggest risk of all In The Upside of Disruption: The Path To Leading and Thriving in the Unknown, renowned disruption thinker and best-selling author Terence Mauri delivers a compelling set of mindset shifts for today's unique leadership challenges. In the book, you'll find the future-ready insights and tools you need to lead for today and prepare your organization for tomorrow. The author explains why so many of us continually overestimate the risks of bold decisions while underestimating the downsides of standing still for too long in an increasingly complex and volatile world. You'll learn about the upside of disruption and how to turn it into a tailwind for laser-like focus and strategic courage. You'll also find: Discussions of why good leaders learn but great leaders unlearn The key to unlocking cultures of courage over conformity Actionable strategies to sharpen the future readiness muscle and find the upside in disruption A singularly engaging new take on leading the future that uniquely favors the bold, The Upside of Disruption will earn a place in the libraries of managers, executives, board members, entrepreneurs, and founders looking for a new and resilient path forward.
"This book allows the reader to develop a conceptual understanding of the legal foundations of homeland security and emergency management (HSEM) by presenting the law and policy documents we have established to address "all hazards," both terrorism and natural disasters. These are the primary sources! The book demonstrates that HSEM involves many specialties and that it must be viewed expansively and in the long-term. One of the special features of the book is its topic-by-topic approach. In this book's unique format, each chapter is titled and contains information about a specific subject and includes only those portions of the various documents and statutes that affect that particular subject. For example, there are separate chapters devoted to Agriculture and Food, Critical Infrastructure Protection, and Transportation. The Third Edition is more streamlined with fewer long quotations from the statutes and policy documents. In addition to extensive updates on previous topics and updated references and links, new content includes: space law, comparative drone law with Japan, and HSEM in Puerto Rico"--
A guide to the challenges in making virtual reality, reality The Metaverse, a version of the internet in which online interactions take place in real time within fully realized virtual spaces, has been promised as the next frontier in wireless communication. It has drawn huge investment from Silicon Valley and widespread media attention. However, the technologies required to make the Metaverse a reality are still in their infancy, and significant barriers must be overcome if this massive step is to be taken. Realizing the Metaverse provides a systematic overview of these challenges and their likely solutions. Focusing on five key areas--infrastructure, access, intelligence, security, and future developments--it offers one of the first comprehensive, formalized treatments of the Metaverse as a nascent reality. It promises to be an integral contribution to the future development of Metaverse technologies. Realizing the Metaverse readers will also find: An editorial team with extensive research experience in the field Detailed discussion of topics such as augmented reality (AR) adaptation, haptic feedback, artificial intelligence, and more Enlightening discussion of open questions and future prospects for researchRealizing the Metaverse is ideal for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in wireless technology, network communications, and related fields, as well as for researchers and industry professionals involved with the Metaverse or adjacent technologies.
A new edition of the bestselling textbook on discourse analysis, ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in linguistics and the broader humanities and social sciences Discourse Analysis explains how to collect and analyze spoken, written, and multimodal language. Now in its fourth edition, this popular textbook encourages students to think systematically and critically about different sources of discourse to better understand why spoken utterances and written texts have the meanings and uses they do. Throughout the book, the authors offer real-life examples of what discourse analysis can reveal about language, individuals, groups, and society. Student-friendly chapters describe discourse analysis with a goal of helping students master the fundamental concepts of this important area of linguistic research. Each chapter contains discussion questions that encourage students to relate the material to their own experiences, perform their own analyses, and consider important issues in research design and research ethics. The new edition of Discourse Analysis includes new discussion questions and ideas for research projects, up-to-date supplementary readings, and expanded discussions of corpus analysis methods, rhetorical legitimation, and social identities. This textbook: Teaches students to apply discourse analysis to answer research questions in disciplines across the humanities and social sciencesExplains the complex relationships between discourse and various aspects of context, such as linguistic structure, participants, and prior discourse Provides instructors with the flexibility to re-order chapters to meet the needs of their studentsFeatures exercises that incorporate extensive data from a variety of languages and situations, including discourse in electronic mediaContains discussion questions, activities, research projects suggestions, further readings, chapter summaries, and other pedagogical featuresDiscourse Analysis, Fourth Edition, remains the ideal primary text for undergraduate and graduate courses in language and linguistics, language pedagogy, rhetoric and composition, and linguistic ethnography.
A science-backed recipe for increased engagement and fulfilment at work In Intentions: The Surprising Psychology of High Performers, a team of renowned leadership and consulting experts delivers a practical and insightful guide to creating engagement amongst your organization's team members and build happy, cohesive work environments. In the book, you'll challenge some antiquated notions about productivity and work while encountering new, science-based ideas with the potential to transform your firm. The authors explain how to create conditions for greater employee flexibility and freedom that simultaneously improve engagement. The book also offers: A call-to-action for leaders to embrace the latest research on intention and apply practical tools to light the way to a new way of understanding work An effective workbook that provides managers the tools they need to implement the ideas discussed within Actionable, straightforward take-aways to turn goals into intention and build happier teams An essential, hands-on roadmap to getting the most out of your teams at work, Intentions will earn a central place on the bookshelves of managers, executives, directors, entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders.
Practical approach covering the chemistry, processes, and modeling in the field of cementing engineeringOil and Gas Well Cementing for Engineers brings together traditional technologies and new advancements in well cementing in a reader-friendly way, free of excessive technical information and data while still covering all the major aspects of cementing operations. The text covers theoretical and practical background related to nanocolloids. Laboratory evaluations of cement slurries are described to aid relevant specialists.Written by highly qualified authors with both theoretical knowledge and field operation experience in the field of cementing engineering, Oil and Gas Well Cementing for Engineers includes information on:* Main properties of nanocolloids crucial for the practical application in petroleum engineering, such as stability, rheological behavior, and wettability* Reservoir conditions necessary for nanocolloids formation and nano-gas emulsion hydrodynamics at reservoir condition* Mechanism of nanoscale dispersion phase impact on physical properties of conventional substances utilized in upstream processes* Impact of nanoparticles on conventional displacement agents and enhanced flow behavior of nanogels* New perspective materials for petroleum engineering, such as metal string complexes due to extra metal ions and paddlewheel geometryOil and Gas Well Cementing for Engineers covers all the major aspects of cementing operations and is therefore highly suitable as a student primer. Field specialists can make use of the practical side of the book which contains the necessary calculations required on site.
Comprehensive resource reviewing the state of the art in wireless identification and sensing systems, proposing several examples of applications While complying with RF standard and regulations, Wireless Identification and Sensing Systems for Harsh and Severe Environments covers the recent advances in wireless and radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems where severe electromagnetic behavior and harsh conditions are taken into consideration, providing the reader with design rules and methodologies to obtain satisfactory performance and avoid the typical oversights and mistakes that can be made when first approaching this topic. In addition to examples of real implementations, the book gives a general overview of RFID and wireless technologies as well as their pros and cons in terms of expected performance and future directions of technologies. A chapter is dedicated to perspective and evolution towards IoT solutions and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled applications. The book furthermore addresses chipless RFID frameworks from the theoretical perspective as well as that of implementation, including examples from scientific literature and commercial solutions. It also describes surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors in wired and wireless configurations and developments needed to implement the technology. Wireless Identification and Sensing Systems for Harsh and Severe Environments includes discussion of: Frequency diversity for robust Ultra-High Frequency (UHF)-RFID communication, a key technology for future sensor and actuator devices in the Internet of Things, and harmonic transponders for tracking and sensing Resonator and reflective delay line configurations, and chipless RFID technology for operations in harsh environments Potential of battery-less near-field communication (NFC) sensors using mobile phones as readers in severe environments Ultra-wideband (UWB) chipless RFID channel modeling, considering the spatial multipath channel, 3D bi-static rich communication services (RCS) tag model, and analogue effectsProviding comprehensive coverage of the subject and examples of successful implementations of wireless solutions exploiting RFID technologies and enabling systems for the Internet of Things (IoT), Wireless Identification and Sensing Systems for Harsh and Severe Environments is an essential resource for engineers in wireless and RFID technologies.
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