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The Destiny Roadmap: The Little Guidebook to Face Your Fears, Embrace Change, and Follow Your Heart
by Kelli ReeseMany people have moments when they feel unfulfilled, like they are caught in a life that no longer fits, but how do they know when to stop shoving the discomfort aside and courageously answer the call to do something else? If you’ve stared across the abyss of The Void—that place where one door has closed and another has yet to open—and wondered what's on the other side, The Destiny Roadmap is the way to find out. Career and leadership coach Kelli Reese meets readers where they are and empathically guides them on an adventure to discover where their heart wants to be. The Destiny Roadmap is about a journey of trust and offers manageable tools and techniques, along with an exploration of each individual’s Akashic Records, to create a life in alignment with soul calling. Anyone can co-create the life of their dreams, and The Destiny Roadmap shows you how.
SOS! The Technology Guidebook for Parents of Tweens and Teens: Get the Answers You Need, Keep Them Safe and Enjoy Your Kids Again
by Sheryl GouldSOS! The Technology Guidebook for Parents of Tweens and Teens is Sheryl Gould’s guidebook for parents who seek to keep their children safe online—away from inappropriate content, strangers, and cyberbullying—by equipping them to have the important conversations. With over fifteen years of experience coaching parents and working with families, Sheryl Gould understands how overwhelming and stressful it can be to monitor a child’s internet usage for their safety and mental wellbeing. She created the organization Moms of Tweens and Teens as a way to support parents as they implement effective parenting strategies and reconnect with their children. In SOS! The Technology Guidebook for Parents of Tweens and Teens, Gould’s approach works through common conflicts about screen time as it leads parents away from nagging and arguing with their children and creates more opportunities for “face-to-face time.” In this guidebook, parents will find:Answers to common parenting questions, challenges, and frustrationsSteps to personalize limitations and rules to a child’s needs and development Practical advice for navigating tough conversationsStrategies for getting a child to “buy-in” to screen time limitsPrograms to manage time children spend on devices and content they can access (apps, YoutTube channels, websites, etc.)Suggestions for balance and quality time as a family Restore sanity, get on the same page and rebuild relationship with YOUR tween or teen with SOS! The Technology Guidebook for Parents of Tweens and Teens!
More Wealth, Less Taxes: Practical, Time-Tested Strategies to Keep More of What Your Earn and Build Tax Efficient Wealth for the Future
by Lance BellineWith unique and proven strategies for wealth accumulation, More Wealth, Less Taxes is designed for individuals seeking ways to pay lower taxes during their lifetime—especially during retirement.As a veteran in the financial services industry, Lance Belline knows how essential it is to save strategically and understand how the tax code works. More Wealth, Less Taxes is his guide for anyone who wants to go from “good” to “great” financially. Filled with real-life examples and stories of clients growing their wealth before —and after—they learned of the bucket strategy, Belline’s guide helps individuals gain confidence, peace of mind, and clarity of how they should save and invest. His approach is designed for anyone seeking to learn more about potential tax savings, wealth creation, and financial pitfalls to avoid.
Seven Freedom Elements: The Essential Foundations for Confidence, Clarity and a Life You Love
by Kylie ZealIs it possible to live every day with confidence and clarity while dealing with inevitable life challenges?Absolutely.Seven Freedom Elements makes living a life of freedom simple and helps readers understand the essential foundations they need to move through life’s daily challenges with a sense of confidence and clarity. In the same way that a dream house needs a solid foundation, the ideal life requires a mastering of the essential elements that empower and free those facing life’s challenges to take their next daring step on life’s journey.Whether it is creating a business, generating more money, quality relationships, or simply being happier, it all requires the same foundational, learnable skills. Kylie Zeal has taken all that she has learned through thousands of hours of research, working with clients, and her personal experience, and given structure to those insights. The result is seven key qualities that form the basis of a life of freedom, and Seven Freedom Elements describes them in a way that is easy to read and understand. Readers will discover how old behavior patterns are keeping them stuck, the choices they have over their own self-worth, and how to experience more freedom than they ever believed was possible.
God In The Obama Era: Presidents' Religion and Ethics from George Washington to Barack Obama
by Niels C. NielsenElection 2008 turned out to be a watershed contests, looking to crucial decisions of policy change about the war in Iraq, the international economy, global warming, social security and immigration. God in the Obama Era is written for general readers and is designed to help give objectivity and perspective on debated issues. Its approach is narrative and chronological, not dogmatic. Its premise is that the contemporary presidency stands in a longer historical tradition, which conditions both philosophical, and value judgments. A scholar, who has written in both the history and philosophy of religion, the author is interested in the long term moral values and religious symbols that motivate both voters and public officials. Of course, he is not so naïve as to suppose that truth is always on one side of the election divide. Clearly, the U. S. Constitution guarantees both freedom of worship and the non-establishment of religion. But faith convictions remain a powerful ideological force in American politics.
Purpose Driven Movement: The Ultimate Guide to Functional Training
by Tarek Michael-ChoujaPurpose Driven Movement is a logical, comprehensive and road-tested guide for personal trainers, performance coaches and fitness enthusiasts seeking to understand the world of functional movement and fitness.Tarek Michael-Chouja, owner of the Functional Training Institute, created the Adaptive Functional Training System for those wanting to go deeper into the world of functional training. His approach is the result of years of experience and research compiled by industry experts who have tested and integrated these methods into the real world of fitness.Within Purpose Driven Movement, fitness professionals and enthusiasts will learn how to:Coach with purpose by building a strong coaching vision, mindset and techniqueAssess with purpose by understanding how to detect, correct and prevent poor movement patterns and injuryMove with purpose by progressing through the 5 Pillars of Functional Training, which showcase the key functional movements and toolsProgram with purpose by taking a structured but flexible approach to exercise planning and selection in service of their goalsWhen these four components come together, a great coach is in the making. Anyone seeing to master the art of training and coaching for truly functional fitness will find the answers they seek in Purpose Driven Movement.
Get Over Being Humiliated: How to Conquer the World Even If You Feel Rejected
by Leesa WardGet Over Being Humiliated guides women through the overwhelming and difficult process of returning to the real world when they feel as if they were rejected from it.After experiencing career humiliation in 2006, Leesa Ward embarked on a journey of growth, discovery, and personal development. She discovered that her calling is to help people move on from being humiliated and shamed by their careers. In Get Over Being Humiliated, women learn how to:Practice gratitude and thankfulness as a way of healingCreate the best support system of people who inspire themChange their mindset from one of guilt and self-deprecation to one of empowermentForgive themselves and ask forgiveness from those around themDevelop a vision and direction for the future
The Digestive System (Peate's Body Systems)
by Ian PeatePEATE’S BODY SYSTEMS THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM A CONCISE, ILLUSTRATED, AND ACCESSIBLE GUIDE TO THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Each of the twelve volumes in Peate’s Body Systems series is rooted in the belief that a deep and thorough understanding of the human body is essential for providing the highest standard of care. Offering clear, accessible and up-to-date information on different body systems, this series bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and practical, everyday applications in health and care settings. This series makes for an invaluable resource for those committed to understanding the intricacies of human biology, physiology and the various systems that sustain life. The Digestive System is the perfect companion for students and newly registered practitioners across nursing and allied health fields with an interest in gastrointestinal care, providing a comprehensive yet easy-to-digest guide for both academic and clinical application. Equips healthcare students and practitioners with the necessary information to provide safe and competent care Features colourful illustrations to aid comprehension, clarify complicated concepts, and render content more engaging and accessible Empowers readers to adapt to a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, preparing them for the future of healthcare delivery Contains information necessary for effective patient care of those with peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, and other gastrointestinal diseases and conditions
Microsoft Teams For Dummies
by Rosemarie WitheeUnlock the full power of Microsoft Teams, including brand-new AI functionality, with your friends at For Dummies Looking for a fast and easy guide to Microsoft Teams, the collaboration software used by millions of people and companies around the world? In Microsoft Teams For Dummies, 3rd edition, you'll find the must-know tips, hidden tricks, and handy hacks you need to help you rock your workday and get things done lightning-fast. You'll learn how to incorporate Teams into your everyday workflow and use functionality like chatting, file sharing, team organization, videochat, and more. You'll even learn how to use Microsoft's brand-new AI companion Copilot to help you improve your processes and productivity. You'll find out how to: Connect with colleagues and collaborate remotely, from across the hall or from the other side of the world Use little-known Teams features to help you supercharge your productivity and get more done in a day Customize your Teams installation and make it work better for you and your teammates An engaging and effective roadmap to one of Microsoft's most popular apps, Microsoft Teams For Dummies is a must-read for everyone who uses—or wants to use—this powerful software at work or anywhere else. Grab a copy today!
Automating Building Energy Management for Accelerated Building Decarbonization: System Architecture and the Network Layer
by James KempfComplete, up-to-date reference on system architecture for building energy management systems Automating Building Energy Management for Accelerated Building Decarbonization delivers detailed technical information on building energy management control technology and guidelines to implementing and deploying building energy management systems. The book provides a detailed look at the system architecture of cloud-based building energy management systems, and a comprehensive review of technology for the networking layer, from the link layer through the application layer. Wired and wireless link layer protocols, and Internet network layer protocols from the TCP/IP suite are thoroughly reviewed, and discussed in the context of deploying an in-building, operational technology network. At the application layer, BACnet, for large commercial and government buildings, and Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, and Matter, for smaller commercial and residential buildings, are discussed in detail, with focus on energy management and building decarbonization. The API standards OpenAPI 3.1 and AsyncAPI 3.0 are used to define example APIs for controlling an HVAC system, illustrating how to provide API abstractions that simplify the development of building energy management applications and services. Finally, a discussion of controlling onsite distributed energy resources, such as solar panels and on-site battery storage, through SunSpec Modbus, and communicating with the utility through OpenADR and IEEE 2030.5 provide a solid technical foundation for implementing communication services in demand response and flexible load applications. Security is emphasized as a key property for the operational technology networks that run building energy systems up and down the stack. At the architectural level, security functions including data origin authentication, confidentiality protection, and key exchange are discussed in detail. Detailed information on security protocols including IPsec at the network layer, TLS at the transport layer, and Oauth2.0 at the application layer is presented. In addition, advice on deploying security solutions in building energy management networks is provided. Throughout the book, QR codes provide access to short videos about topics where more depth is needed or that are only briefly covered. These allow the reader to view more information about important topics. Automating Building Energy Management for Accelerated Building Decarbonization is an essential resource for managers, engineers, and other professionals involved in designing and building energy management services for commercial and residential buildings. It is also an excellent reference for university and training courses related to building decarbonization and renewable energy.
GaN Power Devices for Efficient Power Conversion
by Alex Lidow Johan Strydom David Reusch John Glaser Michael de Rooij Shengke Zhang Marco Palma Alejandro PozoAn up-to-date and concise review of GaN transistor design and applications In the newly revised fourth edition of GaN Power Devices for Efficient Power Conversion, a team of distinguished researchers and practicing engineers deliver a concise and effective new guide to designing small, energy-efficient, and inexpensive products with GaN transistors. This new edition covers all relevant new GaN technology advancements, allowing students and practicing engineers to get, and stay ahead of, the curve with GaN device and circuit technology. You’ll explore applications including DC to DC converters, solar inverters, motor drive controllers, satellite electronics, and LiDAR devices. The 4th edition offers critical updates for space applications, vertical GaN, and driving transistors and integrated circuits. New chapters on reliability testing advancements, device wear out mechanisms, thermal management, and the latest developments in monolithic integration round out the book. Readers will also find: The latest updates on significant technology improvements, like integrated circuits, reliability studies, and new applicationsComprehensive explorations of integrated circuit construction, characteristics, reliability results, and applicationsPractical discussions of specific circuit designs, layout, and thermal dissipation when designing power conversion systemsChapters written by practicing expert leaders in the power semiconductor field and industry pioneers Perfect for practicing power conversion engineers, GaN Power Devices for Efficient Power Conversion will also benefit electrical engineering students and device scientists in the field of power electronics.
Wellness Management Powered by AI Technologies (Machine Learning in Biomedical Science and Healthcare Informatics)
by Bharat Bhushan Sudhir Kumar Sharma Parma Nand Khursheed Aurangzeb Akib KhandayThis book is an essential resource on the impact of AI in medical systems, helping readers stay ahead in the modern era with cutting-edge solutions, knowledge, and real-world case studies. Wellness Management Powered by AI Technologies explores the intricate ways machine learning and the Internet of Things (IoT) have been woven into the fabric of healthcare solutions. From smart wearable devices tracking vital signs in real time to ML-driven diagnostic tools providing accurate predictions, readers will gain insights into how these technologies continually reshape healthcare. The book begins by examining the fundamental principles of machine learning and IoT, providing readers with a solid understanding of the underlying concepts. Through clear and concise explanations, readers will grasp the complexities of the algorithms that power predictive analytics, disease detection, and personalized treatment recommendations. In parallel, they will uncover the role of IoT devices in collecting data that fuels these intelligent systems, bridging the gap between patients and practitioners. In the following chapters, readers will delve into real-world case studies and success stories that illustrate the tangible benefits of this dynamic duo. This book is not merely a technical exposition; it serves as a roadmap for healthcare professionals and anyone invested in the future of healthcare. Readers will find the book: Explores how AI is transforming diagnostics, treatments, and healthcare delivery, offering cutting-edge solutions for modern healthcare challenges; Provides practical knowledge on implementing AI in healthcare settings, enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes; Offers authoritative insights into current AI trends and future developments in healthcare; Features real-world case studies and examples showcasing successful AI integrations in various medical fields. Audience This book is a valuable resource for researchers, industry professionals, and engineers from diverse fields such as computer science, artificial intelligence, electronics and electrical engineering, healthcare management, and policymakers.
Diagnostic Imaging and Anatomy in Acute Care
by Peter Driscoll Joshua LauderImage-focused introductory text exploring various contemporary radiology modalities including X-ray, CT, Nuclear medicine, MRI, Ultrasound, and Interventional Diagnostic Imaging and Anatomy in Acute Care provides an overview of imaging modalities, focusing on plain radiology, CT, ultrasound and MRI. Nuclear medicine and interventional radiology are also included in cases relevant to acute care. To aid in reader understanding, this book includes a multitude of pictures annotated with clinically relevant anatomy, enabling readers to compare normal anatomy with pathology and cross reference with previous anatomical knowledge. Diagnostic Imaging and Anatomy in Acute Care includes discussion on: How to effectively utilize radiology services when managing acute cases which are commonly present in emergency and urgent care Tips for dealing with time-sensitive situations where immediate reporting is not available Specific terminology pertaining to each different modality and how each modality can be interpreted systematically Methods to identify key abnormalities through effective usage of pattern recognition Diagnostic Imaging and Anatomy in Acute Care is an essential reference on this subject for front line clinicians involved in acute care, specialty doctors who would like to know more about imaging modalities, nurses and allied health professionals with an interest in anatomy and imaging, and students of the above disciplines.
Systematic Philosophical Theology, Volume 1: Prolegomena, On Scripture, On Faith
by William Lane Craig“the culmination of an impressive career in philosophy and theology. … Craig’s work will be highly valued and a great achievement, meriting significant attention.” —Charles Taliaferro, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, St. Olaf College “William Lane Craig’s landmark treatise on systematic philosophical theology is a major contribution to our understanding of the relation of philosophy and Christian doctrine and will be an essential reference point for future discussions. —Alister McGrath, Emeritus Idreos Professor of Science and Religion, Oxford University A transformative journey through Christian doctrine, Volume I: On Scripture, On Faith William Lane Craig’s Systematic Philosophical Theology is a multi-volume explication of Christian doctrine in the classic Protestant tradition of the loci communes as seen through the lens of contemporary analytic philosophy. Uniquely blending the disciplines of biblical theology, historical theology, and analytic theology, these volumes aim to provide readers with a biblical and philosophically coherent articulation of a wide range of Christian doctrines. In the first volume of the series, Prolegomena, On Scripture, On Faith, Craig begins by introducing his conception of systematic philosophical theology, describing how it relates to biblical theology, dogmatics, fundamental theology, apologetics, and especially philosophy of religion. The chapters that follow defend the divine authority of Scripture, address the nature of faith, and discuss the rational justification for Christian faith. Throughout the text, Craig tackles cutting edge philosophical questions that arise naturally from Christian doctrine, such as the compatibility of biblical inspiration and human freedom and whether faith implies belief.
A Great Country: A Novel
by Shilpi Somaya GowdaNamed an ELLE BEST BOOK OF 2024Named a BEST or MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF THE YEAR by Readers’ Digest, Elle Magazine, CondeNast Traveler, Publishers’ Weekly, Indigo, ZibbyMag, Goodreads, BookBub & more “A deeply moving, layered portrait of the hopes, dreams and fears a family carries as ‘other’ in the face of the modern American Dream." -- Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push and The WhispersPacific Hills, California: Gated communities, ocean views, well-tended lawns, serene pools, and now the new home of the Shah family. For the Shah parents, who came to America twenty years earlier with little more than an education and their new marriage, this move represents the culmination of years of hard work and dreaming. For their children, born and raised in America, success is not so simple.For the most part, these differences among the five members of the Shah family are minor irritants, arguments between parents and children, older and younger siblings. But one Saturday night, the twelve-year-old son is arrested. The fallout from that event will shake each family member’s perception of themselves as individuals, as community members, as Americans, and will lead each to consider: how do we define success? At what cost comes ambition? And what is our role and responsibility in the cultural mosaic of modern America?For readers of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett and Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, A Great Country explores themes of immigration, generational conflict, social class and privilege as it reconsiders the myth of the model minority and questions the price of the American dream.
Black Feminist Anthropology, 25th Anniversary Edition: Theory, Politics, Praxis, and Poetics
by Irma McClaurinBlack Feminist Anthropology: Theory, Politics, Praxis and Poetics is a groundbreaking collection that centers the imaginative intellectual perspectives, voices, and experiences of Black American feminist anthropologists. Twenty-five years ago, as the Foreword states, this book dared to put three words together in the title—Black. Feminist. Anthropology— “that have not always kept company with each other—and in the minds of many both in and outside of the academy, they should remain separate.” Standing the test of time, it is still a bold reimagining of anthropology, and all social sciences, as inclusive and decolonized, while establishing a new Black feminist anthropology canon that decades later is too often taken for granted as normative. Black Feminist Anthropology is filled with a message of theoretical possibilities that anyone who enters its pages will find “healing,” “life-saving,” and an affirmation that Black women anthropologists have contributed much to the theory, politics, praxis and poetics of anthropology, gender and women’s studies, masculinity studies, queer studies, the social sciences generally, and any other discipline that seeks transformation from the inside out. It is both an archive and a legacy for the next generation.
Honest John Williams: U.S. Senator from Delaware (Cultural Studies of Delaware and the Eastern Shore)
by Carol E. HoffeckerJohn J. Williams was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1946, defeating incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator James M. Tunnell. Honest John Williams: U.S. Senator from Delaware examines the political career of Williams, a political novice who established himself as an important advocate for fiscal probity and integrity in government during four successive terms in the U.S. Senate between 1947 and 1970. Over the course of those twenty-four years in the Senate, which spanned the administrations of five separate U.S. presidents (Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon), Williams positioned himself as an opponent of wasteful government spending and corruption, often working "across the aisle" in order to achieve specific political goals. In Honest John Williams, noted Delaware historian Carol E. Hoffecker offers readers a comprehensive look at the legislative course forged by Delaware’s first four-term senator, a chicken-feed dealer born on a farm near Sussex County who went on to become an important advocate for fiscal probity and integrity in twentieth-century American politics.
Architecting Enterprise AI Applications: A Guide to Designing Reliable, Scalable, and Secure Enterprise-Grade AI Solutions
by Anton Cagle Ahmed Mohamed AhmedThis book explores how to define, design, and maintain enterprise AI applications, exploring the impacts they will have on the teams who work with them. The book is structured into four parts. In Part 1: Defining Your AI Application, you are introduced to the dynamic interplay between human adaptability and AI specialization, the concept of meta systems, and the mechanics of prediction machines. In Part 2: Designing Your AI Application, the book delves into the anatomy of an AI application, unraveling the intricate relationships among data, machine learning, and reasoners. This section introduces the building blocks and enterprise architectural framework for designing multi-agent systems. Part 3: Maintaining Your AI Application takes a closer look at the ongoing life cycle of AI systems. You are guided through the crucial aspects of testing and test automation, providing a solid foundation for effective development practices. This section covers the critical tasks of security and information curation that ensure the long-term success of enterprise AI applications. The concluding section, Part 4: AI Enabled Teams, navigates the evolving landscape of collaborative efforts between humans and AI. It explores the impact of AI on remote work dynamics and introduces the new roles of the expert persona and the AI handler. This section concludes with a deep dive into the legal and ethical dimensions that AI-enabled teams must navigate. This book is a comprehensive guide that not only equips developers, architects, and product owners with the technical know-how of AI application development, but also delves into the broader implications for teams and society. What You Will Learn Understand the algorithms and processes that enable AI to make accurate predictions and enhance decision making Grasp the concept of metasystems and their role in the design phase of AI applications Know how data, machine learning, and reasoners drive the functionality and decision-making capabilities of AI applications Know the architectural components necessary for scalable and maintainable multi-agent AI applications Understand methodologies for testing AI applications, ensuring their robustness, accuracy, and reliability in real-world applications Understand the evolving dynamics of human-AI coordination facing teams in the new enterprise working environment Who This book Is For A diverse audience, primarily targeting enterprise architects, middle managers, tech leads, and team leads entrenched in the IT sector or possessing a tech-savvy background, including professionals such as digital marketers. Additionally, tech-savvy individual contributors—ranging from digital content creators and data analysts to administrators and programmers—stand to benefit significantly.
AI Solutions for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs): A Practical Approach Using JavaScript
by Tulsi Pawan Fowdur Lavesh BabooramLearn the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and see how machine learning can significantly contribute to their realization. This book imparts both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in comprehending and constructing machine learning-based applications for addressing multiple UN SDGs using JavaScript. The reading begins with a delineation of diverse UN SDG targets, providing an overview of previous successful applications of machine learning in solving realistic problems aligned with these targets. It thoroughly explains fundamental concepts of machine learning algorithms for prediction and classification, coupled with their implementation in JavaScript and HTML programming. Detailed case studies examine challenges related to renewable energy, agriculture, food production, health, environment, climate change, water quality, air quality, and telecommunications, corresponding to various UN SDGs. Each case study includes related works, datasets, machine learning algorithms, programming concepts, and comprehensive explanations of JavaScript and HTML codes used for web-based machine learning applications. The results obtained are meticulously analyzed and discussed, showcasing the pivotal role of machine learning in advancing the relevant SDGs. By the end of this book, you’ll have a firm understanding of SDG fundamentals and the practical application of machine learning to address diverse challenges associated with these goals. What You’ll Learn Understand the fundamental concepts of the UN SDGs, AI, and machine learning algorithms. Employ the correct machine learning algorithms to address challenges on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)? Develop web-based machine learning applications for the UN SDGs using Javascript, and HTML. Analyze the impact of a machine learning-based solution on a specific UN SDG. Who This Book Is For Data scientists, machine learning engineers, software professionals, researchers, and graduate students.
Envisioning a Better Future for Nonhuman Animals: Towards Future Animal Rights Declarations (The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series)
by Doris SchneebergerThis book presents an ethical discussion of the possible future Universal Declarations of (diverse specific nonhuman) Animal Rights. It contributes to a basis for a discussion about (nonhuman) animal rights concerning diverse aspects and quality of (nonhuman) animal life. Doris Schneeberger deals with the interpretation and justification of animal rights, and argues that because (nonhuman) animals are individuals whose lives are intrinsically and inherently valuable, their goods and welfare ought to be protected. She claims that these rights should be protected in possible morally advanced societies of the future.
The Proceedings of the 11th Frontier Academic Forum of Electrical Engineering: Volume V (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1291)
by Jian Li Qingxin YangThis book contains the original and refereed research papers presented at the 11th Frontier Academic Forum of Electrical Engineering (FAFEE 2024) held in Chongqing, China. Topics covered include: Power System and New Energy; Motors and Systems; Power Electronics and Electrical Drives; High Voltage and Discharge; Electrical Energy Storage and Application; New Electrical Materials; Advanced Electromagnetic Technology. The papers share the latest findings in the field of electrical engineering, making the book a valuable asset for researchers, engineers and university students, etc.
Sustainable Human Resource Management Strategies and Practices: Human Capital for Corporate ESG Sustainability
by Sugumar MariappanadarThe 2nd edition of Sustainable Human Resource Management: Strategies, Practices and Challenges delves into the evolving landscape of sustainable HRM. Replacing three chapters, it introduces fresh topics like 'Corporate Sustainability Business Strategy Context for Sustainable HRM,' 'High-Performance Sustainable Work Practices for Corporate Sustainability,' and 'Sustainable HRM for Employee Health and Well-being.' All chapters are updated with the latest developments since the 1st edition in 2019. This edition's significance lies in its role in academic curricula worldwide, meeting the demand for sustainable HRM courses and aiding research expansion. As businesses align with sustainability goals, this book becomes a guide for HR and line managers, fostering integrated economic, social, and environmental outcomes.
Foundations of Business and Company Law: US, UK, Italy and the European Context
by Sabrina BrunoThis textbook focuses on the interrelationships between economic elements and legal principles with regard to business and company law. Three jurisdictions are taken into consideration: US, UK, and Italian law (the last of which was chosen as a “prototype” of continental European legal systems). The economic elements underlying business and company law are actually common to the three legal systems and, consequently, their legal principles and rules are similar despite one jurisdiction (namely, Italy) being based on civil law and the other two on common law. Their similarities are also due to the historical origins of the legal instruments that are covered by the book: partnership law dates back to the Romans, while company law can be traced back to English law. Roman law and English law have influenced, respectively, partnership law and company law around the globe. The book addresses the following topics: proprietorship law, partnership law and company law. For each topic, it first identifies the economic and legal elements that are shared by the three jurisdictions, then explores each one separately to highlight the differences. The textbook is based on over thirty years of research on business and company law conducted by the author in Italy, the UK and US and more than fifteen years of teaching this subject to international students at Luiss G. Carli University of Rome as part of its Bachelor of Economics and Business program.
Social Modeling Using the i* Framework: Essays in Honour of Eric Yu
by John Mylopoulos Anna Perini Xavier Franch Gunter Mussbacher Julio Cesar Sampaio do Prado LeiteThis book is based on a symposium to celebrate Eric Yu, the inventor of the i* framework, held on the occasion of his retirement and collocated with the 31st IEEE International Requirements Engineering Conference. The notion of social modeling emerged in the mid-nineties as a powerful conceptual approach to intricately analyze and specify complex social ecosystems, wherein strategic actors collaborate and depend on each other in order to attain their goals. The i* framework was designed precisely for this purpose, rapidly establishing itself as the de facto standard in the requirements engineering and information systems communities. The invited chapters, which were all written by highly acclaimed researchers, aim to give testimony to the impact of Eric’s work during the last 30 years of research and practice in requirements engineering (RE) and at the same time reflect on current development as well as future prospects. The content of the book is structured into five sections, relative to the relationship of each chapter to the i* requirements modelling language. The first four sections cover retrospectives and reflections on i*, empirical research studies on i*, i* modelling language variants, and applications of i* to address open research challenges. The last section presents a chapter – written by Eric Yu himself – on a vision how i* could foster the transition towards a new RE paradigm, i.e., RE as Augmenting Aspiring Selves, a paradigm that should better fit with the needs of RE for AI-based systems. This compiled collection of retrospective, ongoing and forward-looking scholarly essays centered on the i* framework furnishes its readers with a holistic vision of social modeling through i*, encompassing its versatile applications across different domains, challenges, and scenarios.
The Proceedings of the 11th Frontier Academic Forum of Electrical Engineering: Volume VI (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1292)
by Jian Li Qingxin YangThis book contains the original and refereed research papers presented at the 11th Frontier Academic Forum of Electrical Engineering (FAFEE 2024) held in Chongqing, China. Topics covered include: Power System and New Energy; Motors and Systems; Power Electronics and Electrical Drives; High Voltage and Discharge; Electrical Energy Storage and Application; New Electrical Materials; Advanced Electromagnetic Technology. The papers share the latest findings in the field of electrical engineering, making the book a valuable asset for researchers, engineers and university students, etc.