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Improve your ability to adapt to an increasingly unpredictable worldIn Certain Uncertainty, renowned management theorist Des Dearlove delivers an exciting and illuminating discussion of how to build resilience and agility into our lives and businesses. As rapid and foundational change becomes ever more constant, a state of constant disruption increasingly becomes our new normal. Certain Uncertainty collects advice and fresh thinking from accomplished business leaders to help managers and executives navigate contemporary markets.In the book, you'll find:* Ways to structure your business to better respond to constant fluidity and change* Discussions of why the concepts of economic and social certainty were always largely illusory* Strategies for embracing forward-looking humility that acknowledges uncertainty about what lies around the next corner* Thought-provoking insights from leading business experts including Sheree Atcheson, Ori Brafman, Rom Brafman, Paul R. Carlile, Julie Carrier, Kirstin Ferguson, Nathan Furr, Susannah Harmon Furr, Amy Gallo, Matt Gitsham, Ruth Gotian, Mehran Gul, Diane Hamilton, Maja Korica, Marianne W. Lewis, David Liddle, Terence Mauri, Jennifer Moss, Gorick Ng, David Nour, Simone T.A. Phipps, Leon C. Prieto, Ben Pring, Megan Reitz, Wendy K. Smith, Lisa Kay Solomon, Modupe Taylor-Pearce, Tamsen Webster, Ben Whitter, Andrew Winston, and Kai D. WrightAn engaging and insightful exploration of a dynamic and ambiguous world that's increasingly full of surprises, Certain Uncertainty will earn a place on the bookshelves of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries seeking ways to adapt to a world in which sameness and certainty are relics of the past.

Reach new levels of organizational productivity and achievement by redefining the phrase "workplace health"In Make Work Healthy, a team of distinguished organizational transformation professionals delivers an insightful how-to manual for improving organizational performance with a new approach to workforce management. The book offers organizations, leaders, and managers with the knowledge, data, frameworks, and methodologies they need to radically transform how they approach day-to-day operations into a sustainable and resilient business success model.The authors focus on workplace health--in a broad sense--as a way of focusing organizational attention on culture, building work capacity, productivity, and sustainability. They explain the tangible business value that comes from focusing on wellbeing as well as the symbiotic relationship between organizational health and employee health. Make Work Healthy includes:* Strategies for moving beyond typical "wellness" initiatives such as just addressing illness and absence reduction to a more holistic understanding of "healthy work"* Ways to locate, attract, recruit, and retain talent over the long-term by aligning organizational goals with employee health* Tactics to help managers of dispersed, hybrid, and remote teams manage feelings of pressure and isolationAn indispensable, effective, and holistic new take on organizational and employee health, Make Work Healthy will earn a place in the hands of managers, executives, board members, and other business and human resources leaders who seek impressive gains in company productivity and fulfilment.

Sensory Profiling of Dairy ProductsIn Sensory Profiling of Dairy Products, distinguished dairy technologist Dr John J. Tuohy delivers an expert discussion of advances in the sensory profiling of dairy products, including the physiology of sensory perception, sensory profiling methodology, statistical data analysis and consumer studies. The book covers the sensory profiling of dairy products like fluid milk, yoghurt, a wide range of internationally popular cheese varieties, ice cream, butter, and milkfat products.Beginning with a historical review of the sensory evaluation of dairy products, the book covers recent advances in the practice. The editor has also included resources that profile the sensory attributes of the products most important to the dairy industry: fluid milks, cream and milkfat products, frozen dairy desserts, and a variety of cheeses.Readers will also find:* A thorough introduction to sensory analysis and consumer mindsets and emotions regarding dairy products* Comprehensive explorations of the chemistry, biochemistry and physiology of sensory perception of the flavour and mouthfeel stimuli imparted by dairy products* Practical discussions of the sensory attributes of fat-rich dairy and ethnic Indian products* Fulsome treatments of the sensory profiles of natural and processed cheese varietiesPerfect for dairy professionals, regulators, and lawmakers, Sensory Profiling of Dairy Products will also earn a place in the libraries of food marketing professionals, retailers, and culinary practitioners, as well as professors and students with an interest in dairy products.For information regarding the Society of Dairy Technology please visit www.sdt.org

The latest edition of the seminal reference on the care and management of laboratory and research animalsThe newly revised Ninth Edition of The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals delivers an up-to-date and authoritative exploration on worldwide developments, current thinking, and best practices in the field of laboratory animal welfare science and technology.The gold standard in laboratory and captive animal care and management references, this latest edition continues the series' tradition of excellence by including brand-new chapters on ethical review, the care of aged animals, and fresh guidance on the care of mole rats, corvids, zebrafish, and decapods.The book offers introductory chapters covering a variety of areas of laboratory animal use, as well as chapters on the management and care of over 30 different taxa of animals commonly utilised in scientific procedures and research around the world. It also provides:* A thorough introduction to the design of animal experiments, laboratory animal genetics, and the phenotyping of genetically modified mice* Comprehensive explorations of animal welfare assessment and the ethical review process* Practical discussions of legislation and oversight of the conduct of research using animals from a global perspective* In-depth examinations of the planning, design, and construction of efficient animal facilities, special housing arrangements, and nutrition, feeding, and animal welfareThe UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals Nineth Edition is essential for laboratory animal scientists, veterinarians, animal care staff, animal care regulatory authorities, legislators, and professionals working in animal welfare non-governmental organizations.

Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular and Metabolic DiseaseProvides accurate and well-documented information on the impact of diet and physical activity in the prevention and management of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and healthy aging.This authoritative textbook examines the independent and combined impact of diet and physical activity in the prevention and management of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, with special emphasis on the elderly populations.In this book the authors:* Provide the latest data on the association between a suboptimal diet and physical inactivity and chronic disease.* Examine the role of epigenetics on longevity.* Discuss the fundamentals of healthy aging.* Highlight the role of well-known dietary patterns such as the Mediterranean diet and the Nordic diet in favorable health outcomes, including cardiovascular, metabolic health, and healthy aging.* Discuss the health outcomes of physical activity and healthy aging.* Present the most recent evidence-based data on the independent and synergistic impact of diet and exercise on disease prevention and management including, heart disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, kidney failure, cancer and other conditions.Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease: Diet, Physical Activity and Healthy Aging is an excellent textbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in medical and health-related disciplines and for health professionals, including dietitians and nutritionists, exercise physiologists, athletic trainers, nurses, physicians, geriatricians, and other health professionals with a special focus in older adults. This book is also a highly useful reference for health professionals interested in introducing diet and physical activity as an intervention for healthy aging as well as the prevention and management of cardiovascular and other metabolic diseases that are prevalent in aging populations.

Unlock the power of MYOB with the ultimate handbook, MYOB for DummiesLooking for a hands-on guide that will show you how MYOB helps you manage everyday business tasks? Want practical tips for handling your finances (including payroll and tax reporting!) more easily? Comprehensively updated for the new MYOB Business, MYOB For Dummies shows you how to take full advantage of the online flexibility and handy features offered by Australia's leading home-grown business management platform.Whether you're new to MYOB Business or wanting to get more from AccountRight, this is your guide to becoming an MYOB master! You'll learn, step by step, how to develop a customised workflow for all your bookkeeping and accounting tasks. With MYOB For Dummies, you'll be able to make the most of MYOB's real-time data insights--so you can run your business from anywhere and make better business decisions on the go.* Learn how to choose a plan and set up your MYOB file* Get tips for saving time and money by automating tasks* Discover better solutions for managing day-to-day transactions, expenses, and cashflow* Centralise your data in a platform that will grow and evolve with your businessJoin MYOB trainer and professional bookkeeper Sonya Prosper as she shares her in-depth knowledge of how to get the best out of MYOB. MYOB For Dummies delivers the clear and simple guidance you need for managing more clients and more business--with less stress.

With this book, buying a house isn't so hard If you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade, you'll need a friendly guide to all the jargon, finances and complexities that come with buying property. Buying a Property For Dummies breaks it all down so you can get excited about getting into the home (or investment property) of your dreams--with minimal stress. You'll also find pro tips for getting the best deal on your new purchase using winning buying strategies and negotiation skills. Cross the threshold into your new place with this Dummies book at your side. Inside... The Australian property market Types of residential property Lenders, solicitors & agents All about mortgages Calculating real estate costs Avoiding bad investments Financing your property Renting out your property

This book is a guide to the combination of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Semantic Web, covering a variety of tools, technologies and applications that serve the myriad needs of the researchers in this field. It provides a multi dimensional view of the concepts, tools, techniques and issues that are involved in the development of semantics for the Web of Things.The various aspects studied in this book include Multi-Model Multi-Platform (SHM3P) databases for the IoT, clustering techniques for discovery services for the semantic IoT, dynamic security testing methods for the Semantic Web of Things, Semantic Web-enabled IoT integration for a smart city, IoT security issues, the role of the Semantic Web of Things in Industry 4.0, the integration of the Semantic Web and the IoT for e-health, smart healthcare systems to monitor patients, Semantic Web-based ontologies for the water domain, science fiction and searching for a job.

Transform your relationship with money into one that powers true wellbeing. Money can buy happiness when you spend it on wellness.In Happy Money Happy Life: A Multidimensional Approach to Health, Wealth, and Financial Freedom, celebrated writer, speaker, and entrepreneur Jason Vitug delivers an exciting and practical discussion at the intersection of our mental and emotional health and our money. You'll explore the importance of physical and spiritual wellbeing, the interconnectedness of environmental comfort, meaningful work, and social connections as you learn to live a healthier, wealthier, and happier life.With insightful takeaways from happiness research, you'll understand how money weaves itself into every aspect of your life and how you can masterfully use it to choose happiness.In the book, you'll find:* Descriptions of the 8 dimensions of wellness and a hands-on framework you can use to achieve your financial and life goals* 4 key principles to living a happier life* A holistic strategy for transforming your relationship with money into one that improves every aspect of your wellbeingAn indispensable roadmap to mental strength, physical health, financial success, and emotional intelligence, Happy Money Happy Life is ideal for professionals, managers, workers, executives, and other business leaders ready to explore the possibility that life is about joy and happiness, not merely titles and salaries.

Crystal-clear advice for maintaining a crystal-clear swimming poolKeeping a swimming pool ready for use requires some chemistry know-how, an understanding of how pool mechanics work, and some time spent doing good old-fashioned cleaning work. Pool Care For Dummies offers a reliable, comprehensive resource for building the knowledge that lets you turn pool maintenance into a do-it-yourself task. Written by a certified swimming pool professional who started taking care of pools when she was 5 years old, this book helps you separate the good advice from the bad as you learn to build an upkeep schedule, figure out what chemicals you actually need and which are less-than-magical potions, and fix the common problems that plague all pool owners. With so much trustworthy pool care advice in one place, you can finally cut back on time spent searching for swimming pool advice and more time splashing with your friends and family!* Learn how pools work and get the tools you need to keep your pool running* Test your water and maintain a safe swimming environment* Care for your and balance your above-ground or in-ground pool* Know what to do when unexpected problems arisePrivate pool owners who need to know what's what in the water will love this clear and complete Dummies guide.

Die erweiterte zweite Auflage des wichtigen interdisziplinären Referenzwerks über soziale und politische Bewegungen mit über 200 neuen Einträgen.Die Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social and Political Movements enthält eine maßgebliche, aktuelle Darstellung von sozialen Bewegungen, Revolutionen und damit zusammenhängenden gesellschaftlichen Phänomenen in aller Welt. Das umfassende, in Tiefe und Umfang einmalige Werk besteht aus über 600 Einträgen, die von einem internationalen Autorenteam aus den Bereichen Soziologie, Politikwissenschaft, Anthropologie, Humangeographie und Sozialpsychologie verfasst wurden. In den alphabetisch geordneten Einträgen wird ein breites Spektrum an historischen und modernen Bewegungen, Protesten und Themenbereichen abgedeckt, in denen zahlreiche soziale Kontexte und theoretische Perspektiven, Konzepte, Prozesse und Methoden zum Ausdruck kommen.Die zweite Auflage beschäftigt sich auch mit den wesentlichen sozialen und politischen Veränderungen und Bewegungen der letzten zehn Jahre. Dazu gehören die aktuellen Umweltschutzbewegungen, der Aufstieg des populistischen Nationalismus, ?Black Lives Matter? und ?me too?, der Angriff auf das Kapitol in Washington am 6. Januar, die Impfgegnerbewegung, die Unabhängigkeitsbestrebungen in Hongkong und Katalonien und vieles mehr. Ein wichtiges Merkmal der Enzyklopädie sind die begutachteten Einträge, die von einem internationalen Team führender Wissenschaftler verfasst und geprüft wurden. In diesen Einträgen werden zahlreiche soziale Proteste, kollektive Maßnahmen und politische Veränderungen und Entwicklungen beschrieben, wobei den Leserinnen und Lesern ein tieferes Verständnis vermittelt wird, in welchem sozialen Umfeld die jeweiligen Bewegungen und Aktionen entstanden sind und wie sie dort wirken. Dieses Werk bietet:* Eine breit angelegte, interdisziplinäre Darstellung der wichtigsten sozialen und politischen Bewegungen in verschiedenen historischen Zeiträumen und geographischen Regionen* Hunderte aktueller Einträge, zusammengestellt und bearbeitet von einem renommierten Redaktionsteam aus führenden Wissenschaftlern* Eine Betrachtung der wesentlichen historischen Entwicklungen in Gesellschaft und Politik, insbesondere der Französischen Revolution, der Kommunistischen Revolution in China, der Russischen Revolution und der amerikanischen Bürgerrechtsbewegung*Einträge zu den Themen Gender und Sexualität, Rasse und ethnische Zugehörigkeit, Identität, Klasse, Religion und soziale Kontrolle in einer benutzerfreundlichen alphabetischen Übersicht von A bis ZDie Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social and Political Movements ist online oder als vierbändiges gedrucktes Werk erhältlich und ist ein wertvolles Nachschlagewerk für Studierende höherer Semester, Doktoranden und Forscher in den Bereichen soziale Bewegungen, Soziologie, Politikwissenschaft, Humangeographie, Anthropologie und Sozialpsychologie.

Genomics Approach to BioremediationProvides insights into the various aspects of microbial genomics and biotechnology for environmental cleanupIn recent years, the application of genomics to biodegradation and bioremediation research has led to a better understanding of the metabolic capabilities of microorganisms, their interactions with hazardous and toxic chemical compounds, and their adaptability to changing environmental conditions.Genomics Approach to Bioremediation: Principles, Tools, and Emerging Technologies provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on cutting-edge technologies and approaches in bioremediation and biodegradation of environmental pollutants. Edited by prominent researchers in the field, this authoritative reference examines advanced genomics technologies, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and state-of-the-art bioinformatics tools while offering valuable insights into the unique functional attributes of different microbial communities and their impact on the removal of chemical contaminants.Each chapter includes numerous high-quality illustrations, detailed tables, extensive references, and step-by-step descriptions of various microbial metabolic pathways of degradation and biotransformation of environments containing various inorganic, metallic, organometallic, and organic hydrocarbon contaminants.* Describes methodologies and underlying theory for the remediation, detoxification, anddegradation of contaminated environments* Covers new genomics technologies that address nutrient removal, resource recovery, andother major trends in environmental cleanup* Highlights recent advances in microbial biotechnological approaches including the latestdescription of the relationship between microbes and the environment focusing on their impacton ecosystem services.* Offers perspectives on energy saving, production, sustainability, and community involvement* Discusses current challenges and future directions in the field of bioremediationGenomics Approach to Bioremediation: Principles, Tools, and Emerging Technologies is an essential resource for biochemical and environmental engineers, environmental microbiologists, academic researchers, process and treatment plant managers, policymakers, and industry professionals working in the areas of microbial degradation, bioremediation, and phytoremediation.

A Companion to Scottish Literature offers fresh readings of major authors and periods of Scottish literary production from the first millennium to the present. Bringing together contributions by many of the world's leading experts in the field, this comprehensive resource provides the historical background of Scottish literature, highlights new critical approaches, and explores wider cultural and institutional contexts.Dealing with texts in the languages of Scots, English, and Gaelic, the Companion offers modern perspectives on the historical milieux, thematic contexts and canonical writers of Scottish literature. Original essays apply the most up-to-date critical and scholarly analyses to a uniquely wide range of topics, such as Gaelic literature, national and diasporic writing, children's literature, Scottish drama and theatre, gender and sexuality, and women's writing. Critical readings examine William Dunbar, Robert Burns, Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Muriel Spark and Carol Ann Duffy, amongst others.With full references and guidance for further reading, as well as numerous links to online resources, A Companion to Scottish Literature is essential reading for advanced students and scholars of Scottish literature, as well as academic and non-academic readers with an interest in the subject.

Discover the six counter-conventional mindsets to be a changemakerIn Break the Rules!: The Six Counter-Conventional Mindsets of Entrepreneurs That Can Help Anyone Change the World, celebrated London Business School entrepreneurship professor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author Dr. John Mullins delivers an eye-opening and insightful exploration of what sets successful entrepreneurs apart from other business people and from those who fail to reach their goals. You'll discover a compelling argument that successful entrepreneurs exhibit one or more of the six break-the-rules mindsets revealed in this book.Each of these six mindsets can be learned, practiced, and built upon--by anyone, in any business setting large or small, old or new--, to create thriving businesses that grow and prosper. Mullins draws on over two decades of research to show you how to do exactly that. You'll also find:* Explanations of why the six break-the-rules mindsets fly in the face of conventional business and business school wisdom* Strategies for dealing with, skating around, or otherwise overcoming the daunting obstacles that stand in every innovator's way* Ways to challenge assumptions and mitigate risk in order to take advantage of opportunities that present themselves along your entrepreneurial path* Steps you can take now to make one or more of these mindsets your own.An essential new take on entrepreneurship and on what it takes to be or become more "entrepreneurial," Break the Rules! sheds new light on an oft-discussed--but rarely understood--area of business.

Widowed mom shatters notions of how trailblazing CEOs look and actIf Crazy Rich Asians and a Greek tragedy had a literary offspring, it would be the spitting image of Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? The true story of resolute immigration lawyer and activist Loida Lewis, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? begins with Loida's adventure-packed Philippine upbringing. A torrid love affair with brilliant, irascible financier Reginald Lewis follows, as does regal living in Manhattan and Paris, and gut-wrenching loss, all before Loida shockingly commandeers a multibillion-dollar, multinational conglomerate and leads it with aplomb.You'll learn how she dealt with her husband's untimely death at the age of 50 and how she managed to raise two independent daughters even as she shepherded a multinational corporation to record earnings. Readers will also find:* Explorations of how the author overcame her severe depression after the loss of her beloved husband* Discussions of how faith and perseverance helped Loida overcome the myriad challenges and obstacles in her path* How the author, a Filipina-American woman, navigated a business world dominated by hard-charging white malesA fascinating and engaging memoir from one of America's leading female executives, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? is an inspiring and uplifting true story of how an ordinary person can rise to achieve extraordinary things.