Unlock the mysteries of cryptocurrency investingInvesting In Cryptocurrency For Dummies gives you detailed information and the expert advice you need to successfully add cryptocurrency to your investment portfolio. If you're interested in making money in the unregulated cryptocurrency markets, this is the guide for you. You'll learn how to buy and sell digital currencies, profiting from price fluctuations regardless of the market environment. You'll also gain the knowledge you need to make smart long-term investments in crypto. Real-world examples show you how to maximize your profit potential and avoid common pitfalls.* Figure out what cryptocurrency is and learn the ins and outs of the crypto market* Learn how to buy and sell digital currencies* Understand cryptocurrency wallets and why you need one* Make smart trades for the long and medium term* Incorporate cryptocurrency into a broader strategy for a diversified portfolioInvesting In Cryptocurrency For Dummies is a great resource, whether you're a curious newbie who has countless crypto questions or an experienced investor who wants to expand their crypto strategy.
Get hooked on crocheting with these fun and easy-to-follow patterns!Crocheting is fun, functional, and stress-relieving--get started today with Crochet Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it offers patterns that cover gift ideas, clothing, accessories, and beyond. You'll love the full-color photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand instructions throughout. Even if you've never followed a written pattern before, you can crochet amazing designs with the practical, modern patterns inside. Put your skills into practice and create potholders, skirts, hats--you name it! This friendly guide will help you pick the right hooks and yarn, figure out how to read the patterns, step you through, and then finish your crocheted masterpieces.* Select the right supplies for your projects* Learn how to read and follow crochet pattern* Practice working common stitches and create fun items* Make gifts for friends, clothing for yourself, and cold-weather wearNeed more practice? Want fun new ideas? Just getting started? All crocheters welcome!
Critical appraisal of architectural design and management in the digital age through international perspectives Architectural Design and Management in the Digital Age delivers an evaluation of digitalisation in the evolving processes of architecture, providing a holistic treatment of the subject in terms of technologies, human context, emerging concepts, and the management of digital projects. This book includes analysis of: the advantages of digital technology in appropriate circumstances but also to appreciate that alternative methods may continue to provide considerable benefits for other situations. the implications of the digital world for creativity and architectural quality, the diversity of people who could be involved, and reaching the disadvantaged and disenfranchised. the role of the architect and other professionals within design and management processes. how emphasis on data management is creating diverging practices, which involve new concepts and definitions that require interpretation, especially with regard to experiences of design processes in different countries. Providing fresh reflections on a myriad of timely topics, Architectural Design and Management in the Digital Age: International Perspectives is an essential resource for researchers, academics, and advanced students in architecture, design management, and construction, along with professionals in those disciplines.
Intentional Power: The 6 Essential Leadership Skills for Triple Bottom Line Impact is THE playbook for modern leaders.Intentional Power: The 6 Essential Leadership Skills for Triple Bottom Line Impact explores how the transition from shareholder capitalism to stakeholder capitalism has created an urgent need for a new model of leadership; a model that enables leaders to navigate competing demands from both internal and external stakeholders including the most racially and age-diverse workforce in history, activist investors, purpose-driven customers, and global government regulators.Intentional Power argues persuasively for a more inclusive, comprehensive approach to leadership disrupting the conventional approach that has been taught for decades in business books, management courses, and by traditional leaders themselves. It is a guide for delivering triple bottom-line impact: enhancing profits, people, and the planet.Written by Lisen Stromberg, JeanAnn Nichols, and Corey Jones, three leadership experts who bring a wealth of experience from their decades of working within companies and alongside leaders as advisors, coaches, and corporate consultants, Intentional Power is a call to action for the next generation of leaders to move beyond an entirely individual focus toward a more sustainable approach to lead and succeed.Deeply researched, the authors draw on an extensive review of the latest literature and insights on leadership development, cognitive and positive psychology, organizational design, and performance management, as well as extensive interviews with leaders across several industries to highlight the most critical skills required by today's executives and managers. They offer a new model of leadership, the HEARTI(r) model, built on six core competencies: Humility, Empathy, Accountability, Resiliency, Transparency, and Inclusivity. These 6 leadership skills are essential for success in today's new world of work.You'll also find:* A comprehensive, inclusive, and effective approach to leading organizations through the rest of the 21st century* Examples from leaders across numerous industries who are driving impact for the teams, the companies, and the world at large* Practical "How-To's" and actionable Leader Tool Kit activities to help you learn and apply the skills discussed in the bookAn essential and exciting new resource for next-generation and practicing leaders ready to create profitable companies full of meaning and purpose, Intentional Power is the hands-on leadership guide that founders, entrepreneurs, directors, executives, managers, and impact-driven employees everywhere have been waiting for.
In nanomedicine and nano-delivery systems, materials in the nanoscale range are used as diagnostic instruments or to administer therapeutic compounds to particular targeted regions in a controlled manner. By delivering precise medications to specified locations and targets, nanotechnology provides several advantages in treating chronic human illnesses. The use of nanomedicine (including chemotherapeutic medicines, biological agents, immunotherapeutic agents, etc.) in the treatment of various diseases has recently seen many notable applications. This book aims to be a single source material for understanding all the current and novel advancements in the field of nanotechnology. In the groundbreaking book the reader will find Biodegradable and non-biodegradable formulations, and properties such as size, shape, charge, inertness, efficacy, morphology, and more. Show how different nanoparticles, such as lipid-based, viral vector-based, and metal, uphold very significant properties individually, suggesting applicability in various management tactics. Examines how genetic information-carrying entities are becoming the norm for eradicating some diseases. Gathers an exhaustive amount of information on routes of administration such as the oral route, mucosal immunity, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal. Explores the legal regulations for nanotechnology-based approaches.
Learn to reconnect your brain and heart to find happiness and engagement at work and in lifeIn Freedom to be Human: Fifteen Million Lessons in Happiness, cofounder and CEO of The Happiness Index Matthew Phelan delivers a fascinating dive into data from over 100 countries and 2 million human beings that helps us understand what really drives our engagement and happiness at work. Grounded in an evidence-based and neuroscientific approach, the book skips the memes and inspirational quotes in favor of data and insights based on real-time information from real people.In the book, you'll learn that "engagement" is what our brains need, and "happiness" is what our hearts need. You'll discover what we need to thrive and succeed in work and life, as well as:* A step-by-step approach to learning from real-world data about happiness* Practical lessons applicable to any organization that will help both individuals and groups succeed* Case studies from recognizable firms around the world and interviews with executives to help bring the data to lifeA simultaneously inspirational and hands-on treatment of a subject of singular importance to everyone in the working world, Freedom to be Human will benefit executives, managers, and other business leaders, as well as founders, business owners, and anyone else interested in helping the people around them flourish.
Parasitic InfectionsUnderstand and defeat a scourge of public health with this cutting-edge guideParasitic diseases are considered as an important public health problem due to the high morbidity and mortality rates, particularly in countries where climate and level of economic development create serious challenges to the creation of public health infrastructure, thus can make parasitic infections both graver and more difficult to contain. As we come to understand the global ramifications of public health, there has never been a more crucial time to understand these infections and the processes by which they can be managed and defeated.Parasitic Infections is a comprehensive overview of parasitic immunopathology, including the fundamentals of parasite biology, mechanisms and processes of infection, and the key steps of drug discovery and treatment. In addition to detailed coverage of the most commonly encountered infectious parasites, analysis of the immune system provides material pertinent to any possible parasitic infection. The result is an essential contribution to public health research.Parasitic Infections readers will also find:* A careful balance of parasite immunopathology and pharmaceutical analysis* Detailed discussion of parasites such as protozoans, helminths, and ectoparasites* Case studies and in-depth analyses written by authors around the world on the basis of first hand investigationParasitic Infections is a must-read for researchers or professionals in immunology, biology, medicinal chemistry, drug development or pharmaceutical research, and all related fields.
Global warming is having a huge impact on the world's ecosystem. Glaciers have shrunk, ice on rivers and lakes is breaking up early, and plant and animal ranges have relocated. On a worldwide scale, the threat posed by climate change and pollution is clearly obvious. A green and sustainable future necessitates using renewable resources to produce fuels, chemicals, and materials. This investigates diverse bioprocesses that are crucial to everyday life, including the key concerns regarding the generation of biofuels, energy and food securities along with waste management. Commercial interest in biotechnological processes has risen to produce pharmaceuticals, health supplements, foodstuffs, biofuels, and chemicals using a biocatalyst such as enzymes, microorganisms, plant cells, or animal cells in a bioreactor. The sustainability of renewable biomass, replacement of depleted fossil fuels, and the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from the existing chemical and oil industries are the key benefits of switching to bioproducts.This book aims to discuss bioprocessing to produce biofuels, biobased chemicals, bioproducts, and biomass biorefinery processes. This involves designing novel pretreatment and fractionation technologies for lignocellulose biomass into cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin and the conversion of these streams into biofuels and biobased chemicals via biochemical and thermochemical routes. This book also covers the advancement of oleaginous microorganisms for biofuels and nutraceutical, biological wastewater treatment.Written and edited by authors from leading biotechnology research groups from across the world, this exciting new volume covers all of these technologies, including the basic concepts and the problems and solutions involved with the practical applications in the real world. Whether for the veteran engineer or scientist, the student, or a manager or other technician working in the field, this volume is a must-have for any library.
Explore the "why," "what," and "how" of formative assessments in the classroom In The Formative Assessment Handbook: Resources to Improve Learning Outcomes for All Students, the authors, with over 40 years of cumulative classroom, school, and district and state-level experience, deliver a crucial toolkit of ready-to-go ideas, activities, and reproducibles that make it easy to implement formative assessment quickly, effectively, and efficiently. You'll also learn what formative assessment is, what it looks like, and why it's a critical component to student achievement. The authors explain how to set your classroom up for success and develop & select learning targets and success criteria to create a clear pathway and roadmap for your formative assessments. You'll also find: Up-to-date research supporting the use of formative assessment in the classroom Instructions for properly utilizing pre-assessments Collaborative routines you can implement during instruction Discussions of dialogic teaching and dialectic synergyAn indispensable resource for both new and veteran K-12 educators, The Formative Assessment Handbook will also prove invaluable to administrators and educational coaches.
Accounting Information Systems presents a modern, professional perspective that develops the necessary skills students need to be the accountants of the future. Through high-quality assessment and a tool-agnostic approach, students learn course concepts more efficiently and understand how course concepts are applied in the workplace through real-world application. To help students to be the accountants of the future, the authors incorporate their own industry experience and help showcase how AIS concepts are used through tools, spotlighting real accounting professionals and job opportunities. This international edition provides new and expanded coverage of topics, including components of AIS, database forms and reports, and software tools for graphical documentation. The edition also includes new cases from across the world in the "In the Real World" feature in select chapters, showing how the concepts in the chapter apply to a real-world company or business. Every chapter now includes new Concept Review questions at the end of each section, focusing on key points students need to remember.
Become the best version of yourself using these practical frameworks exploring the power of performance coaching from a Top NYC Executive Coach.Coach Yourself! is a guide for people who are committed to increasing their awareness about behaviors that aren't serving them at work or in the rest of their lives, and then taking the necessary actions to move forward. If you're ready to explore changing habits and behaviors to improve how you show up in work and life, this book is for you. With practical and accessible frameworks exploring the power of performance coaching, Top NYC Executive Coach Antonia Bowring teaches readers to use her performance coaching formula: increased awareness + changed behavior = flourishing individual and thriving work performance.Bowring offers recipes, frameworks, and tools you can use to navigate the exhilarating, and inevitably bumpy, journey through your professional life. You'll discover:* Foundational definitions and concepts, including discussions about the different kinds of coaching, the benefits they bring to the table, and the processes they use* The importance of your values, and how they anchor your progress through your coaching journey* Communication strategies used by the world's most effective problem-solvers and decision-makers in the worldWhile this will be an essential guide for professionals and leaders, anyone can pick up this book and apply the frameworks to various aspects of their life. The essence of coaching is that we have the answers inside ourselves, and the role of the coach is to help us access our own answers.
Get the 411 on real estate investment trusts (REITs) and how they might fit into your portfolioAre you looking for exciting--but responsible--new investment opportunities that go beyond simple stocks and bonds?In REITs For Dummies, celebrated investing lecturer and author Brad Thomas delivers an easy-to-understand guide to getting started with real estate investment trusts--also known as "REITs." These flexible and lucrative investment tools package together individual properties so you can invest in land and buildings without the hassle of being a landlord.In the book, you'll get a straightforward tour of REIT property sectors and the different ways you can invest in REITs. You'll also find:* Strategies for selecting the best REITs for you and your family* Ways to navigate the sector and generate durable income that helps you sleep well at night* Options for those who want to go beyond the United States and investigate international REIT products.You already know about the basics of stock and bond investing. Now it's time to learn about some of the other interesting financial products available to the responsible investor. In REITs For Dummies, you'll get the jargon-free and easy-to-follow guidance you need to wrap your head around this exciting opportunity.
The Sciences: An Integrated Approach, 9th Edition by James Trefil and Robert Hazen recognizes that science forms a seamless web of knowledge about the universe. This text fully integrates physics, chemistry, astronomy, Earth sciences, and biology and emphasizes general principles and their application to real world situations. The goal of the text is to help students achieve scientific literacy. Applauded by students and instructors for its easy-to-read style and detail appropriate for non-science majors, the ninth edition has been updated to bring the most up-to-date coverage to the students in all areas of science, with increased emphasis on climate change, sustainability, viruses and public health, and an extensively updated chapter on the importance of bioengineering.FEATURES INCLUDE:The Science of Life - To help show the interdisciplinary nature of the many concepts introduced in the text, sections on living things are included in most chapters. The chapters that emphasize principles specifically related to life are at the end of the book, but the biological examples appear throughout.The Ongoing Process of Science - Science is a never-ending process of asking questions and seeking answers. In these features, some of the most exciting questions currently being addressed by scientists are examined.Mathematical Equations and Worked Examples - Whenever an equation is introduced, it is presented in three steps: first as a sentence, second as a word equation, and finally in its traditional symbolic form. In this way, students can focus on the meaning rather than the abstraction of the mathematics. An appendix on English and SI units is also included.Science by the Numbers - To help students understand the importance of simple mathematical calculations in areas of magnitude, several nontraditional calculations have been incorporated. For example, how much solid waste is generated in the United States, how long it would take to erode a mountain, and how many people were required to build Stonehenge.Great Ideas and Great Ideas Concept - Each chapter begins with a statement of a great unifying idea or theme in science and a concept map so that students immediately grasp the chief concept of the chapter and how the idea relates to the different branches of science. These statements are intended to provide a framework for placing everyday experiences into a broad context.Stop and Think! Questions challenge students to think critically about the implications of a scientific discovery or principle.Resources for Instructors and Students including practice quizzes, flashcards, lecture slides, an instructor's manual, images and tables from the book, a test bank, and much more!
Meet the challenges of mental health treatments for the physically unwell with this essential guide Treating mental health conditions in physically unwell patients presents unique challenges for clinicians and other practitioners. Psychotropic medications, so effective in physically healthy patients, can have disappointing outcomes in the physically unwell, not to mention generating serious possible side effects that can complicate or impair physical treatment plans. Many clinicians face difficult decisions about prescribing for mental health conditions in such cases, and reliable information for them is scarce.  The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines for Mental Health Conditions in Physical Illness meets this urgent need with a comprehensive guide to the safe and effective pharmacological management of mental illness in physically unwell patients. Covering a wide range of physical health conditions and comorbidities, the book summarizes the key evidence and incorporates the full battery of potential pharmacological measures. Itâ¿s an essential resource for any clinical practitioner looking to balance the physical and mental wellbeing of seriously ill patients.  The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines for Mental Health Conditions in Physical Illness readers will also find: Coverage of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and bipolar affective disorder Detailed discussion of physical health conditions including cardiac disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and many more Treatment of complex and frequentlyencountered clinical scenarios such as restarting psychotropics after overdose and steroid-induced psychiatric conditions The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines for Mental Health Conditions in Physical Illness is ideal for clinical pharmacists, nurses, or doctors who work with mentally ill patients with physical comorbidities.
This book serves as a comprehensive guide, exploring the technologies, design principles, and operational strategies behind smart factories. In an era where industrial expertise meets digital innovation, the "smart factory" symbolizes a new wave of efficiency and advancement. Industry 5.0 represents a paradigm shift, integrating technologies like robotics, AI, IoT, and big data to enhance human-machine collaboration while improving sustainability, quality, and efficiency. It offers businesses valuable insights and real-world examples to navigate the opportunities and challenges of Industry 5.0. This book goes beyond technical explanations to examine the broader impact of the Industry 5.0 revolution on global supply chains and socioeconomic change, encouraging readers to view technology as a force for good. It appeals to all levels of expertise, providing valuable insights for experienced professionals while serving as an introduction for newcomers. Above all, it invites readers to embrace the collaborative spirit and creativity of Industry 5.0, joining in the effort to build the smart factories that will drive the future of innovation. Audience Researchers, industry engineers, and technologists working in artificial intelligence and Industry 5.0 application areas such as healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and more.
HIGH ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE CREAMICSPond and fly ash waste materials generated by thermal power stations pollute the environment; this book demonstrates how the utilization of these materials minimizes environmental pollution and conserves land for cultivation.This book highlights the preparation of ceramics using pond/fly ash. Since the mullite phase formed by heat treatment improves the properties of ceramics, current investigations will perhaps be the first attempt to develop ceramics using pond ash. The properties of components made with these developed ceramics are found to be comparable to those made with porcelain.The extensively reviewed chapters of this book illustrate the current status of research on these materials. At the end of each of the 10 chapters, conclusions are drawn which will benefit researchers working in this area. Subjects discussed include:* The fundamentals of thermal power plant wastes;* Different production methods of ceramics and various characterization techniques;* The preparation of ceramics from fly ash and fly ash/kaolin composite;* The production of ceramics using pond ash;* The preparation and characterization of geopolymer from pond ash and the preparation of pond ash composite;* Production of ceramic matrix composite (CMC) using pond ash and pyrophyllite;* The preparation of ceramics using pond ash and k-feldspar mixture.AudienceThe book will be used by civil engineers in the construction and ceramic industries as well as the industrial waste sector. Researchers in materials science, structural, civil and electrical engineering, environmental science, and ceramic engineering, will also have interest. Industries that have an interest include construction, electrical, and ceramic industries as well as pollution and waste sectors.
A History of Interior Design tells the story of 6,000 years of domestic and public space. It's an essential resource for students, professionals, and anyone interested in interior design, the decorative arts, architecture, and art history. It explores a broad range of styles and movements, weaving together a fascinating narrative from cave dwellings and temple architecture, through Gothic cathedrals and Islamic palaces, to modern skyscrapers and the retail spaces of the 21st-century. This fully updated fifth edition includes: More on the contributions of women designers and architects Additional coverage of furniture, product design, and decoration Numerous new examples of diverse modern styles from around the world Over 700 images, more than 300 of which are new or color replacements for black and white photos An extra final chapter focusing on the influence of the latest technology and current thinking on the importance of conservation and ethical sourcing
Understand all aspects of ground station design with this groundbreaking volume A satellite ground station is a terrestrial station built to communicate or receive signals from spacecraft and other astronomical and interplanetary sources. Since ground stations are subject to weather and other terrestrial conditions, their operations can be unpredictable, and their design offers numerous challenges for engineers. Satellite Ground Station Antennas constitutes the first-ever comprehensive overview of these challenges and the tools by which engineers of all kinds can meet them. Analyzing every aspect of ground station antenna technology, the book can be read both continuously or as a reference, with each chapter functioning by itself to fully apprehend a discrete portion of the subject. Balancing mathematics with mechanics, it combines accessibility and rigor to create an unprecedented resource. Satellite Ground Station Antennas readers will also find: In-depth material published in a fully accessible form for the first time Detailed discussion of topics including reflector design, structural considerations, proof-of-performance, add more Lavish illustrations and photographs throughout Satellite Ground Station Antennas is ideal for electrical, mechanical, and civil engineers, as well as for any other industry professional working with ground station design.
Understand the future of the internet with this accessible guide. Quantum computing, which draws upon the principles of quantum mechanics to perform computing functions unrestricted by the binary language of ordinary computing, has developed with extraordinary speed in recent years. Progress in quantum computing and its related technological subfields, including quantum internet, has been rapid enough to suggest that we are living in a "new Quantum Age." To understand the future of the internet, it's now essential to understand the present and future of quantum computing and quantum internet computing. From Distributed Quantum Computing to Quantum Internet Computing provides a groundbreaking overview of this field of technology and its latest developments. It provides readers with a working knowledge of the key topics required to connect quantum computing to the future of distributed computing and the internet, including important issues like quantum protocols, distributed quantum computations, fundamental computations in the quantum internet architecture, and more. The result is an accessible and essential reference for any reader looking to better understanding quantum technologies. From Distributed Quantum Computing to Quantum Internet Computing readers will also find: Detailed discussion of topics including qubit states, entanglement, quantum gates, and more. Mathematical background for underlying key concepts. Worked out examples that aim to initiate readers into the emerging area of quantum internet computing.From Distributed Quantum Computing to Quantum Internet Computing is ideal for researchers and graduate students in quantum computing, quantum internet, quantum communications, and related fields, as well as Computer Scientists and Information Technology students and researchers who want an introductory overview to quantum internet computing.
All-in-one resource on the development of Internet and telecoms worldwide, based on the technological frameworks as defined by the ITU Future Fixed and Mobile Broadband Internet, Clouds, and IoT/AI is a highly comprehensive resource that provides full coverage of existing and future fixed and mobile broadband networks, future Internet, as well as future telecom and OTT services. Readers will also learn how to perform technical, business, and regulatory analysis for the future 5G-Advanced and 6G, future WiFi, future optical access, including optical transport, submarine cable, future satellite broadband, cloud computing, massive and critical IoT (Internet of Things) and frameworks and use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) / Machine Learning (ML) in the telecom/ICT world. Sample topics covered in Future Fixed and Mobile Broadband Internet, Clouds, and IoT/AI include: Internet technologies, IPv6, QUIC, DNS, IPX, QoS in Internet/IP, cybersecurity, future Internet 2030, Internet governance Future metallic and optical broadband, carrier-grade Ethernet, SD-WAN, OTN, submarine cable, satellite broadband, business and regulation of broadband Future mobile and wireless broadband, 5G-Advanced, 5G/6G spectrum management, 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks, QoS, 6G/IMT-2030, WiFi 7 (802.11.be), mobile business and regulatory aspects IoT, Big Data, AI, ITU's framework for Machine Learning, blockchain for IoT, quantum Internet, regulation of IoT, Big Data and AI Cloud computing architectures and service models, MLaaS, BaaS, future OTT and telecom cloud services, business and regulation of clouds Future voice, future TV, XR/AR/VR, critical IoT/AI services, future OTT services, metaverse, network neutrality, future digital economy and markets Future Fixed and Mobile Broadband Internet, Clouds, and IoT/AI is an essential reference on the subject for government officials and regulators, business leaders, engineers, managers, and employees in the telecommunications industry, ICT business professionals, and students in programs of study related to telecommunications.
The latest edition of the foundational guide to advanced electromagnetics.In recent years, metasurfaces--ultrathin surfaces capable of taming electromagnetic waves and generating tailored electromagnetic responses--have emerged as a new and exciting area that promises to expand the applications of electromagnetic technology.Balanis' Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics provides the latest advances and applications in electromagnetic technology, including detailed treatment of metasurfaces, and their potential uses and modifications. The result promises to continue the thorough work of earlier editions and provide a foundational introduction to this critical engineering field.Readers of the third edition of Balanis' Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics will also find, in addition to the contents of the previous two editions:* A new chapter on Metasurfaces and equivalent Artificial Impedance Surfaces* Associated MATLAB computer programs* Associated multicolor Power Point slides for self-study and lecture use* Additional examples and expanded end-of-chapter problemsBalanis' Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics is valuable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in electrical engineering, as well as for engineers and scientists associated with electromagnetic technology.
Introduction to Coordination Chemistry examines and explains how metals and molecules that bind as ligands interact, and the consequences of this assembly process. This book describes the chemical and physical properties and behavior of the complex assemblies that form, and applications that may arise as a result of these properties.
Authoritative, forward-thinking resource presenting strategies and technologies to mitigate water scarcity and improve water quality Founded on the idea that conventional procedures are unsuccessful in providing a solution to water security as a whole, Tackling Water Scarcity delivers integrated, cross-cutting approaches to solve some of the biggest problems that the world faces in terms of freshwater through a nature-based approach. Written by a team of authors and leaders in the field of environmental science and technology, this book explores topics including: Water availability, management, governance, and quality and policy development in the AnthropoceneNew global trends of water management and wastewater reuse, as well as novel integrated strategies and technologies for the mitigation of biotic and abiotic emerging contaminantsWater stress due to decades of poor management, over-extraction of groundwater, and contamination of freshwater suppliesRising demand of freshwater due to rapid population growth, urbanization, and increasing needs across sectors including agriculture, industry, and energy Tackling Water Scarcity is a timely, essential, forward-thinking resource on the subject for environmental engineers, microbiologists, environmental scientists, and policy developers and modelers seeking to integrate findings on water scarcity, availability, management, reuse, conservation, and treatment into policy development.
This book explains the ecology, biology, physiology, and diversity of Lichens. It highlights the commercial uses, composition of bioactive compounds of lichen, and the effects of lichens on human health. It also details the various applications of lichens in the field of food, cosmetics, ecosystem development, climate change and nanoscience. The information presented in the book can be used for the domestication of these economically and biologically important lichens all around the world. Chemistry, Biology and Pharmacology of Lichen will be useful to scientists and researchers in ethnobotany, pharmacology, chemistry and biology, and natural products, as well as teachers and students who would like to learn more about economical and biologically important lichens around the world. This book explains the ecology, biology, physiology, and diversity of Lichens. It highlights the commercial uses, composition of bioactive compounds of lichen, and the effects of lichens on human health. It also details the various applications of lichens in the field of food, cosmetics, ecosystem development, climate change and nanoscience. The information presented in the book can be used for the domestication of these economically and biologically important lichens all around the world. Chemistry, Biology and Pharmacology of Lichen will be useful to scientists and researchers in ethnobotany, pharmacology, chemistry and biology, and natural products, as well as teachers and students who would like to learn more about economical and biologically important lichens around the world.
Food packaging is a vital part of the food industry. It contributes to food safety and quality through the supply chain, contributes to reduced product loss, allows high-quality goods to be shipped safely to underserved regions, and more. Smart food packaging systems, which can sense or detect changes in the product or packaging, are at the forefront of this field, and show potentially revolutionary promise. Smart Food Packaging Systems offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles and practical applications of these new systems. Divided into two parts, Active food packaging systems and Intelligent food packaging systems, the book incorporates the latest research developments and technologies bringing these systems into supermarket supply lines worldwide. It's a must-own for researchers and industry professionals looking to understand this key new tool in the fight against world hunger. Smart Food Packaging Systems readers will also find: Case studies on life cycle assessments of specific smart packaging systemsDetailed discussion of topics including additives, antimicrobial agents, carbon dioxide, and biopolymers in active food packagingTreatment of the use of sensors and indicators to monitor quality, temperature, and freshness Smart Food Packaging Systems is ideal for professionals, researchers, and academics in food science, food technology, and food packaging, as well as manufacturers, developers, government officials, and regulators working on aspects of supply chain and food distribution.
Learn how to put together IEPs with the power to make a real difference for students The Intentional IEP shows special education teachers how to successfully collaborate with all stakeholders--parents or guardians, general ed teachers, therapists, and beyond--to work toward students' success. Too many of us aren't trained to write the Individualized Education Programs that help millions of students with thrive in school. This book fills that training gap, explaining the importance of assembling an IEP team and inviting this team to confront and improve its current processes and habits to make IEP writing simpler and more effective. With all the pressures that educators are under, it's easy to cut corners when it comes time towrite IEPs. Writing them in isolation, leaving them to the night before, making decisions without consulting data and research, letting family collaboration fall to the wayside--most special educators have made these mistakes at some point. The Intentional IEP equips you with the resources you need to feel confident in approaching IEPs the right way, including prioritizing the many competing demands you face so you can find the capacity to show up for your students. This book offers: Clear, step-by-step solutions for all IEP members that can easily be implemented at any time during the school year Collaboration strategies for IEP teammates to rely on one another for expert and professional knowledge Tools and reproducibles to strengthen practices and overcome common hurdles Direct advice from a veteran special education teacher who has seen what a difference collaboration in the IEP can make for studentsThe Intentional IEP is a timely resource for special education teachers, general education teachers, and support staff, as well as teachertraining programs. Parents and guardians with students will also benefit from this clearly written guide to the IEP.
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