This book provides a fundamental and practical introduction to radio frequency and microwave engineering and physical aspects of wireless communication In this book, the author addresses a wide range of radio-frequency and microwave topics with emphasis on physical aspects including EM and voltage waves, transmission lines, passive circuits, antennas, radio wave propagation. Up-to-date RF design tools like RF circuit simulation, EM simulation and computerized smith charts, are used in various examples to demonstrate how these methods can be applied effectively in RF engineering practice. Design rules and working examples illustrate the theoretical parts. The examples are close to real world problems, so the reader can directly transfer the methods within the context of their own work. At the end of each chapter a list of problems is given in order to deepen the reader s understanding of the chapter material and practice the new competences. Solutions are available on the author s website. Key Features: Presents a wide range of RF topics with emphasis on physical aspects e.g. EM and voltage waves, transmission lines, passive circuits, antennas Uses various examples of modern RF tools that show how the methods can be applied productively in RF engineering practice Incorporates various design examples using circuit and electromagnetic (EM) simulation software Discusses the propagation of waves: their representation, their effects, and their utilization in passive circuits and antenna structures Provides a list of problems at the end of each chapter Includes an accompanying website containing solutions to the problems (http:\\www.fh-dortmund.de\gustrau_rf_textbook) This will be an invaluable textbook for bachelor and masters students on electrical engineering courses (microwave engineering, basic circuit theory and electromagnetic fields, wireless communications). Early-stage RF practitioners, engineers (e.g. application engineer) working in this area will also find this book of interest.
Authoritative resource discussing the development of advanced massive multiple input multiple output (MIMO) techniques and algorithms for application in 6G Massive MIMO for Future Wireless Communication Systems analyzes applications and technology trends for massive multiple input multiple output (MIMO) in 6G and beyond, presenting a unified theoretical framework for analyzing the fundamental limits of massive MIMO that considers several practical constraints. In addition, this book develops advanced signal-processing algorithms to enable massive MIMO applications in realistic environments. The book looks closer at applying techniques to massive MIMO in order to meet practical network constraints in 6G networks, such as interference, pathloss, delay, and traffic outage, and provides new insights into real-world deployment scenarios, applications, management, and associated benefits of robust, provably secure, and efficient security and privacy schemes for massive MIMO wireless communication networks. To aid in reader comprehension, this book includes a glossary of terms, resources for further reading via a detailed bibliography, and useful figures and summary tables throughout. With contributions from industry experts and researchers across the world and edited by two leaders in the field, Massive MIMO for Future Wireless Communication Systems includes information on: Signal processing algorithms for cell-free massive MIMO systems and advanced mathematical tools to analyze multiuser dynamics in wireless channels Bit error rate (BER) performance comparisons of different detectors in conventional cell-free massive MIMO systems Enhancement of massive MIMO using deep learning-based channel estimation and cell-free massive MIMO for wireless federated learning Low-complexity, self-organizing, and energy-efficient massive MIMO architectures, including the prospects and challenges of Terahertz MIMO systems Massive MIMO for Future Wireless Communication Systems is an essential resource on the subject for industry and academic researchers, advanced students, scientists, and engineers in the fields of MIMO, antennas, sensing and channel measurements, and modeling technologies.
Newly revised, DeGarmo's Materials and Processes in Manufacturing has been the market-leading text on manufacturing and manufacturing processes courses for over fifty years. Authors J T. Black and Ron Kohser have continued this book's long and distinguished tradition of exceedingly clear presentation and highly practical approach to materials and processes, presenting mathematical models and analytical equations only when they enhance the basic understanding of the material. Updated to reflect all current practices, standards, and materials, this edition has new coverage of additive manufacturing, lean engineering, and processes related to ceramics, polymers, and plastics.
"One of the most significant sources of energy consumption in buildings is the space conditioning that is needed to ensure that a space is thermally comfortable for its occupants. Climate extremes such as heat waves and rising temperatures have prompted an increase in the energy requirements of buildings. As a result, the need for more energy-efficient space cooling methods has become critical. Non-conventional cooling and thermal storage methods, such as activated carbon-based adsorbents and the incorporation of Phase Change Materials (PCMs), can be used to help meet this challenge."--
Explore every facet of running a long-term care facility in the most up-to-date edition of a leading text In the newly revised and updated Second Edition of Managing the Long-Term Care Facility: Practical Approaches to Providing Quality Care, expert long term care management researcher Rebecca Perley delivers a compassionate and practical framework for caring for one of the most vulnerable segments of our society: elders and the aged. The author describes the levels of care available to patients and the complexity of skilled nursing care required for short-and long-term stays for residents. In the book, you'll find: Explorations of the national regulatory requirements and their influence on the levels of care experienced by patients. Perspectives on long-term care from a variety of healthcare providers A balanced approach that combines finance, marketing, and public relations, human resources, and resident advocacy and diversity Pedagogical tools, including chapter summaries, real world examples, and online case studies. An indispensable resource for post-secondary students studying healthcare administration, public policy, health and human services, gerontology, nursing, or medicine, Managing the Long-Term Care Facility also belongs on the bookshelves of nursing home administrators seeking to improve the quality of the services they offer their patients and their patient's families.
Enables readers to understand the future of medical applications with generative AI and related applications Generative Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical and Smart Health Informatics delivers a comprehensive overview of the most recent generative AI-driven medical applications based on deep learning and machine learning in which biomedical data is gathered, processed, and analyzed using data augmentation techniques. This book covers many applications of generative models for medical image data, including volumetric medical image segmentation, data augmentation, MRI reconstruction, and modeling of spatiotemporal medical data. This book explores findings obtained by explainable AI techniques, with coverage of various techniques rarely reported in literature. Throughout the book, feedback and user experiences from physicians and medical staff, as well as use cases, are included to provide important context. This book discusses topics including privacy and security challenges in AI-enabled health informatics, biosensor-guided AI interventions in personalized medicine, regulatory frameworks and guidelines for AI-based medical devices, education and training for building responsible AI solutions in healthcare, and challenges and opportunities in integrating generative AI with wearable devices. Topics covered include: Treatment of neurological disorders using intelligent techniques and image-guided and tomography interventions for neuromuscular disorders Bio-inspired smart healthcare service frameworks with AI, machine learning, and deep learning, integration of IoT devices, and edge computing in industrial and clinical systems Traffic management and optimization in distributed environments, patient data management, disease surveillance and prediction, and telemedicine and remote monitoring Education-driven, peer-to-peer, and service-oriented architectures and transparency and accountability in medical decision-making Generative Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical and Smart Health Informatics is an essential reference on the subject for computer science researchers, medical professionals, healthcare informatics, and medical imaging researchers interested in understanding the potential of artificial intelligence and other related technologies in healthcare.
Learn to enhance your organizations cybersecurity through the NIST Cybersecurity Framework in this invaluable and accessible guide The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, produced in response to a 2014 US Presidential directive, has proven essential in standardizing approaches to cybersecurity risk and producing an efficient, adaptable toolkit for meeting cyber threats. As these threats have multiplied and escalated in recent years, this framework has evolved to meet new needs and reflect new best practices, and now has an international footprint. There has never been a greater need for cybersecurity professionals to understand this framework, its applications, and its potential. A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 offers a vital introduction to this NIST framework and its implementation. Highlighting significant updates from the first version of the NIST framework, it works through each of the frameworks functions in turn in language both beginners and experienced professionals can grasp. Replete with compliance and implementation strategies, it promises to prove indispensable for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 readers will also find: Clear, jargon-free language for both beginning and advanced readersDetailed discussion of all NIST framework components, including Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and RecoverHundreds of actionable recommendations for immediate implementation by cybersecurity professionals at all levels A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, business leaders and executives, IT consultants and advisors, and students and academics focused on the study of cybersecurity, information technology, or related fields.
Comprehensive reference delivering a framework to develop and assess nanosystems that provide unique advantages in biomedical applications Nanotechnology in Therapeutics explores the idea that by studying in depth the behavior of living organisms, especially the functionality of their cell membranes, we can develop and evaluate innovative bio-inspired nanosystems that are able to deliver small molecules, biomolecules like proteins, peptides, and other genetic material in terms of the production of new therapies and vaccines. The main concept promoted in this book is an integrated approach for producing new medicines following the nanotoxicity, biotoxicity, regulatory, and ethical guidelines, which are also covered in the book. The book is divided into three parts. Part A provides an introduction and a historical overview of nanotechnology. Part B delves deeper into issues relating to lipid and polymeric nanostructures in medicine. Part C presents the regulatory landscape around nanotechnology and nanomedicine, while highlighting the need to keep an eye on emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine-Learning. Overall, this book opens up biomedical applications for previously challenging drugs and drug targets. Written by a highly qualified professor with significant pertinent research experience, Nanotechnology in Therapeutics includes discussion on: Eukaryotic cell membranes, their structural properties, and the thermodynamic payload of their lipid bilayersThe DLVO (Derjaguin, Landau, Verwey and Overbeek) theory as a scientific tool for studying the stability and the behavior of nanoparticlesLiposomes, lipid nanoparticles, and solid lipid nanoparticles, as well as polymeric nanoparticles, like micelles, polymersomes, and dendrimersIssues in the approval process of nanomedicines by the regulatory agencies, such as complexity, chaos, and nonlinear dynamics With comprehensive coverage of novel concepts that have the potential to transform how new medicines are designed and developed, Nanotechnology in Therapeutics is an essential resource on the subject for chemists in industry, as well as biomedical and pharmaceutical engineers.
Learn how managers of the construction process use construction graphics to analyze, evaluate, and organize the labor, equipment, and materials required to fulfill the design professionals' instructions regarding a project. Construction drawings are, in their essence, a set of goals, the graphic and written instructions provided by architects and engineers to construction professionals that adequately manifest the outcomes sought for a project. Construction professionals translate those instructions into discreet processes and sequences of work, to which values-in both time and money-can be attributed. Construction Graphics has long stood as the essential treatment of this subject from the constructor's point of view. Now updated from the second edition, the third edition reflects advances in technology and project delivery systems and offers an analysis of how the ideas discussed throughout the text might be applied in the context of one system in a commercial building. Construction Graphics continues to be an indispensable volume for anyone managing construction work. Readers of the third edition of Construction Graphics will also find: Enhanced treatment of technology as it operates in construction project delivery and the relationship between design professionals and buildersExercises at the end of each chapter, with detailed answers in a helpful appendixIllustrations and figures throughout to emphasize key concepts Construction Graphics is ideal for students in construction management, construction engineering, architecture, architectural engineering, project management, and interior design programs in community college and four-year university programs.
It is not without irony that in an age characterised by the dissolution of certainty - a consequence of digital dematerialisation and the catastrophic destabilisation of our social institutions and natural world - architecture, for so long the repository for our myths and the vessel for our intangible narratives and rituals, has been stripped bare. Increasingly preoccupied with the physical, material and measurable, architecture has forfeited its original purpose as a mediating link between the tacit and the tangible. Drawing on the current resurgence and our enduring cultural fascination with the ethereal and uncanny, this AD frames the spectral as a deconstructive gesture that undermines the fixedness and certainties of binary logics, a means to develop new practices and positions from which to address our contemporary uncertainties. Gathering a body of work that explores and speculates on architecture's long romance with the incorporeal, the issue is intended as a catalyst through which latency, contingency and indeterminacy, inherent characteristics of the architectural condition, can once more be valued, cultivated and nurtured. Contributors: Kirsty Badenoch; Michael Chapman;Nat Chard;Oliver G Goche and Peter P Goché; Perry Kulper; Ifigeneia Liangi and Daniel Wilkinson; Eva Menuhin; Mark Morris; Mike Phillips; Ian Ritchie; Chris Speed, and Cameron Stebbing Featured architects and designers: Captivate: Spatial Modelling Research Group, Daniel Libeskind, Night Kitchen Studio, Michael Sandle, and Ritchie Studio
A collection of recent research and real-life reports on trauma bonding in many contexts of interpersonal violence Trauma bonding, the emotional attachment victims develop toward their abusers or captors, has beenrepeatedlyobservedin victims of interpersonal crimes - yet little is known about its formation, persistence, and positive resolution in survivors. Trauma Bonding and Interpersonal Crimes provides a timely review of existing theoretical conceptualizations and research findings on trauma bonding in relation to various forms of interpersonal crimes, including human trafficking, intimate partner violence, child sexual abuse, cults, kidnapping, gang violence, and terrorism. With an accessible and reader-friendly style, lead author Joan A. Reid examines the concept of trauma bonding while offering insights into the consequences of how the phenomenonis framed in the public discourse and the professional sectors. Twelve chapters investigate key topics ranging from methodological issues and research limitations to current debates on victimology within academic disciplines such as criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, and public health. Providing a holistic approach to the subject, Trauma Bonding and Interpersonal Crimes Highlights the complexities of intervention and treatment for trauma survivors and clinicians Explores the implications for policy related to trauma bonding Recommends potential avenues for integrated theory and research Features case studies that combine individual examples and evidence-based research Includes definitions of terms, critical thinking questions, and further readings in each chapter Part of Wiley's Psycho-Criminology of Crime, Mental Health, and the Law series, Trauma Bonding and Interpersonal Crimes is an invaluable resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, policy makers, and practitioners in areas related to victims of human trafficking, intimate partner violence, and child sexual abuse.
Complete and comprehensive manual for eliciting, defining, and managing needs and requirements, integration, verification, and validation across the lifecycle The INCOSE Needs and Requirements Manual presents product development and systems engineering practices, activities, and artifacts from the perspective of needs, requirements, verification, and validation across the system lifecycle. Composed of 16 chapters, this book provides practical guidance to help organizations understand the importance of lifecycle concepts, needs, requirements, verification, and validation activities, enabling them to successfully and effectively implement these activities during product development, systems engineering, and project management. The parent handbook published by Wiley, INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook, divides the system lifecycle into a series of processes, with each process described in terms of a series of activities. This Manual provides more detail needed by practitioners to successfully implement these activities, with guidance and lessons learned from hundreds of years of collective experience of the authors, contributors, and reviewers. For example, while the Handbook mentions the need to define the problem statement, mission, goals, and objectives for a system, the Manual provides detailed guidance on doing so. Sample topics covered in the INCOSE Needs and Requirements Manual include: Defining the problem, opportunity, or threat and defining a mission statement, goals, objectives, and measures. Identifying external and internal stakeholders, eliciting stakeholder needs and requirements, defining drivers and constraints, and assessing risk. Performing lifecycle concept analysis and maturation and defining an integrated set of needs that represents the scope of the project. Transforming the integrated set of needs into well-formed design input requirements. Using attributes to manage needs and requirements across the lifecycle. Continuous integration, verification, and validation across the lifecycle. Moving between levels of the architecture, flow down and allocation of requirements, and budgeting performance, resource, and quality requirements. Defining the system verification and system validation success criteria, method, strategy, and responsible organizations. Planning and executing successful system verification and validation programs. Managing needs, requirements, verification, and validation across the lifecycle. Understanding the importance of an integrated, collaborative project team and effective communication between team members TheINCOSE Needs and Requirements Manual is an essential accompanying reference to the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook for novice and seasoned system engineers, software engineers, project managers, product developers, tool vendors, course developers, educators, trainers, customers, suppliers, non-SE stakeholders, as well as researchers and students studying systems engineering and systems design.
This book delves into the diverse prerequisites for grounding and earthing in contemporary ship power systems, addressing the evolving landscape of ship design influenced by power electronics The introduction of transformative technologies such as variable frequency drives and electric propulsion systems has heightened the complexity of shipboard grounding systems. This complexity necessitates accommodation for robust electronic systems, extending the focus beyond traditional grounding aspects to include common mode grounding and its profound design implications. Engineers now require a comprehensive guide to navigate the intricacies of shipboard electric power systems. To meet this imperative, Design of Shipboard Power System Grounding/Earthing provides an in-depth exploration of the subject. It offers a step-by-step initiation into the grounding process, supported by numerous case studies for enhanced comprehension. Aligned with both US and international standards, this book serves as an essential resource for engineers engaged in the design and implementation of shipboard power systems. Key highlights for readers encompass meticulous comparisons between terrestrial power system grounding and shipboard power grounding, as well as comprehensive discussions on high resistance grounding, shipboard AC system grounding requirements, DC system grounding, and more, including common mode grounding and earthing. The inclusion of abundant engineering drawings supports significant case studies, enhancing the practical application of the material. Designed to cater to a broad audience, Design of Shipboard Power System Grounding/Earthing is invaluable for readers involved with shipboard electrical systems, including shipbuilders, ship designers, ship operators, and those in regulatory bodies such as the Navy, USCG, ABS, among others. This resource is also well-suited for academicians, particularly final-year undergraduate and graduate students in marine electrical engineering programs
Comprehensive reference delivering basic principles and state-of-the-art parameter estimation techniques for permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs) Parameter Estimation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines reviews estimation techniques of the parameters of PMSMs, introducing basic models and techniques, as well as issues and solutions in parameter estimation challenges, including rank deficiency, inverter nonlinearity, and magnetic saturation. This book is supported by theories, experiments, and simulation examples for each technique covered. Topics explored in this book include: Electrical and mechanical parameter estimation techniques, including those based on current/voltage injection and position offset injection, under constant or variable speed and load for sensored or sensorless controlled PMSMs, accounting for magnetic saturation, cross-coupling, inverter nonlinearity, temperature effects, and more Recursive least squares, the Kalman filter, model reference adaptive systems, Adaline neural networks, gradient-based methods, particle swarm optimization, and genetic algorithms Applications of parameter estimation techniques for improvement of control performance, sensorless control, thermal condition monitoring, and fault diagnosis Parameter Estimation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines, is an essential reference for professionals working on the control and design of electrical machines, researchers studying electric vehicles, wind power generators, aerospace, industrial drives, automation systems, robots, and domestic appliances, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate students in related programs of study.
Provides a timely overview of the use of CRISPR and non-coding RNA technologies to develop climate-resilient crops With mounting challenges from climate change, expanding populations, and resource limitations, the need for resilient and sustainable agricultural systems has never been greater. Genome and Epigenome Editing for Stress-Tolerant Crops summarizes advanced techniques for creating crops that can withstand both biotic and abiotic stressors. Edited by renowned biologist Jen-Tsung Chen, this authoritative volume discusses the coordination of CRISPR/Cas technology with ncRNA-based epigenetics to enhance stress tolerance and improve crop quality. In addition to offering insights into genetic and molecular advances, contributions by experts in the field present key methodologies and applications that bridge multiple omics technologies with genome editing for impactful agricultural outcomes. Addressing emerging tools and strategies that could be instrumental in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing sustainable agriculture, Genome and Epigenome Editing for Stress-Tolerant Crops: Provides an in-depth overview of CRISPR/Cas and non-coding RNA strategies to develop stress-tolerant crops Integrates multiple omics approaches, including genomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics for comprehensive crop improvement Discusses strategies for resilience against both abiotic and biotic stressors, such as drought, salinity, pests, and pathogens Offers practical applications of CRISPR and RNA technologies for high-yield, high-quality crop development. Presents recent research advancements in epigenetic regulation to fine-tune plant stress responses. Discusses future directions in plant science to inspire new research and experimental designs. Genome and Epigenome Editing for Stress-Tolerant Crops is essential reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in plant biology, molecular genetics, and agricultural biotechnology. It is also a valuable reference for researchers, plant breeders, and scientists working on crop improvement and climate-resilient agriculture initiatives.
Expert guidance on technologies to build the Internet of Things (IoT) from electrical engineering and power industry perspectives IoT for Smart Grid presents advanced Internet of Things (IoT) technologies that are utilized in various aspects of smart electrical systems, especially monitoring, diagnosis, automation, and industrial evolution, from the point of view of both electrical engineering and power industry facilities and resources. The book describes how IoT has expanded the use of wireless sensor networks (WSN) to play a vital role in connecting power industry facilities and resources to reduce energy consumption and costs. It also explores concepts of e-mobility that include smart parking, vehicle monitoring, and charging, and considers future challenges such as security and privacy concerns in transactive systems and scalability and standardization issues. Later chapters describe communication protocols for transactive IoT, smart grid integration, cybersecurity challenges, smart energy management, and more. Relevant examples and practical case studies are included to enrich and reinforce learning. Edited by a team of highly qualified professionals in the field, IoT for Smart Grid explores additional topics such as: IoT/M2M systems and their role in connectivity-introduction to sensors and transducers in IoT-LoWPAN network management protocol (LNMP) MQTT, CoAP, and other protocols in transactive systems and WSN diagnostic tools for ensuring reliability and performance The role of sensors and actuators in transactive models and significance of transactive IoT in modern applications Remote control and automation in smart grids, utilizing IoT for demand response programs, load shifting strategies, and dynamic pricing models and IoT integration IoT for Smart Grid is a definitive reference for identifying and applying advanced technologies and concepts and a highly valuable learning resource for students, researchers, consultants, and utility engineers in the design, use, and maintenance of electrical power systems.
"Generative AI, Cyber Security, and Ethics' is an essential guide for students, providing clear explanations and practical insights into the integration of generative AI in cybersecurity. This book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in these interconnected fields." - Dr. Peter Sandborn, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park "Unchecked cyber-warfare made exponentially more disruptive by Generative AI is nightmare fuel for this and future generations. Dr. Islam plumbs the depth of Generative AI and ethics through the lens of a technology practitioner and recognized AI academician, energized by the moral conscience of an ethical man and a caring humanitarian. This book is a timely primer and required reading for all those concerned about accountability and establishing guardrails for the rapidly developing field of AI." - David Pere, (Retired Colonel, United States Marine Corps) CEO & President, Blue Force Cyber Inc. Equips readers with the skills and insights necessary to succeed in the rapidly evolving landscape of Generative AI and cyber threats Generative AI (GenAI) is driving unprecedented advances in threat detection, risk analysis, and response strategies. However, GenAI technologies such as ChatGPT and advanced deepfake creation also pose unique challenges. As GenAI continues to evolve, governments and private organizations around the world need to implement ethical and regulatory policies tailored to AI and cybersecurity. Generative AI, Cyber Security, and Ethics provides concise yet thorough insights into the dual role artificial intelligence plays in both enabling and safeguarding against cyber threats. Presented in an engaging and approachable style, this timely book explores critical aspects of the intersection of AI and cyber security while emphasizing responsible development and application. Reader-friendly chapters explain the principles, advancements, and challenges of specific domains within AI, such as machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), generative AI, data privacy and protection, the need for ethical and responsible human oversight in AI systems, and more. Incorporating numerous real-world examples and case studies that connect theoretical concepts with practical applications, Generative AI, Cyber Security, and Ethics: Explains the various types of cybersecurity and describes how GenAI concepts are implemented to safeguard data and systems Highlights the ethical challenges encountered in cybersecurity and the importance of human intervention and judgment in GenAI Describes key aspects of human-centric AI design, including purpose limitation, impact assessment, societal and cultural sensitivity, and interdisciplinary research Covers the financial, legal, and regulatory implications of maintaining robust security measures Discusses the future trajectory of GenAI and emerging challenges such as data privacy, consent, and accountability Blending theoretical explanations, practical illustrations, and industry perspectives, Generative AI, Cyber Security, and Ethics is a must-read guide for professionals and policymakers, advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and AI enthusiasts interested in the subject.
Explore this deep dive into the business side of construction, including how to structure, organize, and operate a construction organization to maximize profit The most visible work of construction contracting happens on the job site, but some of the most important aspects of running a construction business happen behind the scenes, on the financial and operations side. Construction is the second-most risk-intensive industry in the US, and both minimizing business failures and minimizing the damage that results from inevitable failures are critical. Structuring and managing a profitable construction business requires strategic sense and up-to-date knowledge. The Business of Construction Contracting describes and analyzes the business side of construction, with a detailed exploration of the major types of business failure and how to avoid them. It's designed for construction professionals who understand that in this industry everybody faces risk exposure, and the companies that survive and thrive are the ones who understand how to recognize the risks and respond accordingly. It offers documented research findings, rooted in years of construction business experience, that can help both new and veteran business owners find success. The Business of Construction Contracting readers will also find: Exploration of the concepts of flexible overhead, corporate, and financial self-analysis Detailed discussion of topics including cash flow thresholds, construction market cycles, and more The latest industry technologies and techniques to manage a construction business The Business of Construction Contracting is ideal for construction professionals-including general contractors, construction managers, and specialty contractors-as well as bonding and insurance professionals, construction attorneys, and vendors servicing the construction industry.
Prepare for the updated 2024 PHR, PHRi and SPHR, SPHRi certification exams smarter and faster with this Sybex Study Guide The newly revised sixth edition of the PHR, PHRi and SPHR, SPHRi Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Study Guide: 2024 Exams is the ideal resource for HR professionals seeking to validate their skills and knowledge acquired through years of practical experience or for a relative newcomer to the HR field looking to strengthen their resume. The new edition of the bestselling PHR and SPHR Study Guide reflects the recently updated A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge--HRBoK--and is written to help you prepare for these challenging exams. The Study Guide walks you through the seven key functional areas of the PHR/PHRi and five key functional areas of the SPHR/SPHRi that are covered in the exams, including business management and strategy, leadership, workforce planning, talent acquisition and talent management, learning and development, total rewards, employee engagement, employee and labor relations, and the most recently added, HR information management. You'll also find: Up-to-date and incisive guidance on topics you'll use every day in your existing or next HR role Updates reflecting the latest additions to both the US and International versions of the exams, including the incorporation of DE&I concepts and cybersecurity needs Complimentary access to Sybex's outstanding online learning environment and test bank, including hundreds of practice test questions, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms Perfect for aspiring and established human resources professionals preparing for the 2024 PHR, PHRi and SPHR, SPHRi certification exams, this Study Guide is also an essential volume for practicing HR professionals seeking to brush up on key, on-the-job skills they'll use each day.
The first textbook to fully integrate Green and Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, now in its second edition Green and Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering addresses key concepts and processes from an industrial and manufacturing perspective. Using an integrated, systems-oriented approach, this invaluable single-volume resource bridges the divide between chemistry, process design, and engineering, as well as environment, health, safety, and life cycle considerations. This revised new edition discusses trends in chemical processing that can lead to more sustainable practices, explores new methods in the design of greener chemical synthesis, addresses sustainability challenges and implementation issues, and more. Up-to-date examples and new practical exercises based on the broad experience of the authors in applied and fundamental research, corporate consulting, and education are incorporated throughout the text. Designed to advance green chemistry and green engineering as disciplines in the broader context of sustainability, Green and Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering: Illustrates the role of green and sustainable chemistry and engineering in the adoption of sustainable practices Describes the components of chemistry supporting the design of sustainable chemical reactions and reaction pathways Presents an approach to materials selection promoting the sustainability of chemical synthesis without diminishing efficiency Highlights key concepts that support the design of more sustainable chemical processes Provides background and context for placing a particular chemical process in the broader chemical enterprise Includes access to a companion website with a solutions manual and supplementary resources Green and Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering: A Practical Design Approach, Second Edition, remains an ideal textbook for graduate and senior-level courses in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and an invaluable reference for chemists and engineers in manufacturing and R&D, especially those working in fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Equips readers with the intellectual tools required to tackle perennial philosophical problems Solving, Resolving, and Dissolving Philosophical Problems is addressed to all who are interested in philosophical questions. It presupposes little philosophical knowledge, only curiosity and an open mind. It demands a willingness to learn not doctrine but method, and the courage to suspend judgement and to challenge received ideas. Advocating the method of the 3 C-s: Connective, Contrastive, and Contextual Analysis, the book demonstrates the method by putting it to work -- examining fifteen salient philosophical questions that concern all thinking people. It is organized thematically into four parts. Part I introduces questions in philosophy of psychology (the nature of the mind; the mind/body problem; the nature of consciousness and its demystification; knowledge of other minds). Part II deals with epistemological questions (knowledge, belief; memory; imagination, thinking; dreaming). Part III deals with value (the roots of morality; the nature of good and evil; the need for a secular conception of the soul; happiness). The application of the method in the essays produces striking, original and unanticipated results that will give readers pause. The final part of the book articulates in detail the methodology of the 3 C-s exemplified by the fifteen essays and defends it against objections. Solving, Resolving, and Dissolving Philosophical Problems: On the Methodology of Connective, Contrastive, and Contextual Analysis is an excellent textbook for undergraduate students in introductory philosophy courses alongside more advanced scholars, as well as an invaluable resource for educated general readers with an interest in philosophical methodology.
Learn the venture capital process and industry from the inside-out In Building Value: The Business of Venture Capital, renowned professor and venture capital (VC) firm partner Simon Barnes delivers an easy-to-read guide to the often-mysterious world of venture capital and how entrepreneurs and venture capitalists should engage with each other to arrive at constructive start-up investment deals. In the book, you'll discover why successful entrepreneurial finance is more about behaviour than it is about numbers. You'll learn why VC is a people business, first and foremost, and why effectively aligning the interests of funders and entrepreneurs is so important. You'll also find: Insights drawn from the author's 25 years' experience backing and building start-ups in the UK, EU, and USA holistic view of the venture capital industry that focuses on building valueA comprehensive discussion of the entire VC process, from negotiating the deal to helping build a successful venture-backed business Perfect for students in MBA programs, Building Value is also a can't-miss resource for venture capitalists, entrepreneurs raising capital for the first time, professional fund managers, and professionals and entrepreneurs participating in incubator or accelerator programmes.
The bestselling graphic design reference, restructured by themes to represent motivations for visual communication over time Graphic designers must have a thorough understanding of the field's rich history in order to inspire and inform their work. Meggs' History of Graphic Design is the industry's original reference, serving as an essential resource for a generation of professionals, scholars, and students. With over 1,400 high-quality images throughout, this visually stunning text guides you through artistic innovators, breakthrough tools and technologies, and significant artifacts that have pushed the boundaries of graphic design throughout its history. The initial publication of this book was heralded as a landmark, and author Philip B. Meggs is credited with significantly shaping the academic field of graphic design. This new edition foregrounds cultural and social context and elevates diverse voices that are pivotal contributors to the history of graphic design. This seventh edition also covers: Artifacts, methods, designers, and events from pre-history to the twenty-first centuryTechnological advancements in media and design, from the earliest technologies to groundbreaking recent developmentsTimelines and maps for studying graphic history from multiple viewpoints and culturally diverse approachesUpdated ancillary materials, including an instructor's manual, expanded image identification banks, key terms, and quizzesYou can't master a field without knowing its history. Meggs' History of Graphic Design presents a diverse, visually spectacular history of graphic design for students and professionals. The updates to this edition solidify its continuing legacy as a must-have in any contemporary graphic design library.
Comprehensive resource presenting tunable evanescent-mode filters design principles, implementation technologies, and applications, with hardware demonstrations and illustrations to support concepts Covering all recent advancements in the field, Tunable Evanescent-Mode Filters discusses fundamentals and applications in tunable evanescent-mode filters with concepts supported by hardware demonstrations to help the reader design experiments, a variety of detailed illustrations to aid in reader comprehension, and worked-out examples to help connect theory to practice. The book is divided into three parts. The first part introduces associated physics, providing background information on topics such as filter anatomy, coupling matrix and routing diagrams, evanescent-mode resonators, and more. The second part covers implementation, describing topics like printed circuit boards, silicon microfabrication, and injection molding. The last part covers applications and discusses a broad range of topics including absorptive bandstop filters, bandwidth and passband control, high-order and fractional-order evanescent-mode filters, advanced evanescent-mode filter structures, and phase-locked loop and balanced-balanced tunable filtering. Written by two highly qualified academics with significant research experience in the field, Tunable Evanescent-Mode Filters also explores topics such as: Filter examples, including Chebyshev bandpass filters and Butterworth bandstop filters, and coupling techniques, including external and inter-resonator coupling The constant bandwidth coupling concept, covering BW variation versus T-line length and tuning range, as well as phase variation Bandpass-to-Bandstop reconfigurable filters, covering the switching coupling structure Single-ended (SE) and balanced (BAL) diplexers, covering the dual-mode diplexing concept and its architecture and resonant frequency misalignment Monitoring and control of silicone-based filters, covering spiral inductors and circuit optimization Tunable Evanescent-Mode Filters is a one-of-a-kind and completely up-to-date reference on the subject for both beginners in tunable RF systems looking for learning the fundamentals, as well as advanced researchers who are interested in the most effective techniques and latest developments in the field.
"This special issue of Parliamentary History is one product of 'Eighteenth-Century Political Participation and Electoral Culture' (ECPPEC) a research project funded from January 2020 to June 2023 by the UK's Arts and Humanities Research Council. ECPPEC was designed to shed new light on participation in parliamentary elections in England in the long 18th century, from about 1695 to the Reform Act of 1832. It was concerned with 'participation' interpreted broadly, both in the sense of voting, and also through other means: for instance, by attending - or being an active part of - the rituals of parliamentary elections, or by consuming - or creating - electoral print, song, dress, or other artefacts. ECPPEC thus had a dual focus on polling data and electoral culture, and an ambition to discover how these two aspects of elections worked together, with electoral culture potentially affecting election results"--
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