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Become a SUPer paddleboarder Stand up paddleboarding is a fun, relaxing way to get on the water-and it's great exercise, too. Stand Up Paddleboarding For Dummies gives you expert information on preparation, safety, and technique. Choose the right paddleboard for you and discover the gear you'll need to store, transport, and maintain it. You'll also learn how to get involved in all the nooks and crannies of the SUP world, like SUP yoga, SUP fishing, and SUP racing. Get fit, get out in nature, and get paddleboarding with this friendly Dummies guide. Inside... Choosing the gear for you Finding great SUP locations Reading the water & weather Balance and strength exercises SUP racing rules and groups Tips for paddling faster Paddleboarding in cold weather Staying safe on the water

Support each of your ELL students with proven strategies and tools The ELL Teacher's Toolbox 2.0 is an indispensable resource for educators teaching English Language Learners (ELLs). Authored by seasoned experts in the field, this updated edition equips teachers with innovative strategies and practical tools to enhance learning outcomes across all levels of ELL instruction. Whether you're teaching in traditional classrooms or online settings, this book provides tailored solutions-including the integration of artificial intelligence and differentiated instruction-to meet the unique needs of your students. Dive into two comprehensive sections focused on Reading and Writing and Speaking and Listening, each featuring a wealth of "Top Ten" strategies and up to 70 adaptable techniques. These methods are designed to be integrated into your lessons, enhancing engagement and effectiveness across relevant content areas. This edition boasts 60% new content, including 16 fresh chapters that expand your instructional playbook with the latest educational innovations. The ELL Teacher's Toolbox 2.0 is a dynamic teaching companion offering ready-to-use lesson plans, reproducible handouts, and creative ideas for technology integration. With these resources at your fingertips, you can confidently address the diverse needs of ELLs, significantly impacting their academic and lifelong success.

Get trustworthy answers to all your questions about irritable bowel syndrome IBS For Dummies is a much-needed resource that covers all aspects of this common gastrointestinal disorder, from a basic understanding of how the digestive tract works to managing the difficult and often unpredictable symptoms that come with the condition. This essential guide also gives those with IBS and IBS-like symptoms key tips on how to adapt their lifestyle and live life to the fullest. Packed with up-to-date scientific information, IBS For Dummies takes you through the different subtypes of IBS and their symptoms, covers treatment options, and provides helpful tips in a clear and approachable way. The compassionate Dummies approach makes coping with IBS easier, so you won't be held back by your symptoms. Discover the role of the gut microbiome and the gut-brain axis in IBS Learn how you can get an IBS diagnosis and find the treatment that works for you Find IBS-friendly recipes, current research findings, and new management options If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with IBS-or struggles with IBS symptoms without a diagnosis-this book will help you uncover new avenues for relief. Healthcare professionals looking to educate patients will also love this approachable reference.

Break free from social anxiety, one step at a time Feeling anxious around people? Not sure where to start? Then this user-friendly, practical resource might be exactly what you're looking for. This workbook helps you tackle your fear of judgment and worry about what others think of you. You'll find simple step-by-step instructions, worksheets and real-world examples to help you gain insight and control over your social anxiety. Social Anxiety For Dummies is a solution-focused guide to creating a new mindset about social anxiety and your ability to cope with it. This book has easy-to-understand information and effective strategies to help you make positive changes in your life. Packed with tips and tools to conquer your social anxiety Create positive self-talk, reduce avoidance and face your fears Discover how to deal with social situations, dating, public speaking, kids with social anxiety and workplace anxiety Explore how positive psychology can help you live a life of meaning, with or without social anxiety A complete guide with proven ideas, this is a jargon-free and a fun approach to gaining mastery over your social anxiety. Social Anxiety For Dummies puts you on the fast track to building your self-esteem and confidence.

Turbocharge your presentations PowerPoint is the presentation app of choice, and Microsoft® 365 PowerPoint® For Dummies gets you started creating your own effective slide decks. Whether you're new to Office or a seasoned pro, this book will help you make a splash at your next business presentation. Use slide transitions, import data from other apps, insert sound and video, collaborate in the cloud, and beyond. You'll also learn how to use Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, to build beautiful presentations, lickety-split. In classic For Dummies style, this guide makes it easy. Inside... Creating basic slides Working with templates Adding custom animation Inserting graphics and tables Including notes and transitions Organizing an effective presentation Engaging with your audience Exploring new features

Your deepest dive into your Windows® 11 PC When you need to know more about the Windows 11 operating system than you'd find in a beginning book or an online article, turn to this expansive guide to find the answers you need. With hundreds of pages covering all things Windows, this book reminds you how to find the parts of Windows you use regularly and guides you to the parts you only need to visit occasionally. Work with the desktop, customize and control apps, and sync with your other devices. You'll find pro tips on doing things faster and easier, plus advice on keeping your Windows system secure and running smoothly. 10 Books Inside... Getting Started with Windows® 11 Personalizing Windows Working on the Desktop Using Windows Apps Managing Apps Working Remotely Controlling Your System Maintaining Windows Securing Windows Enhancing Windows

Reclaim your time and focus on what really matters in life and at work Automate Your Busywork: Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff is a singularly powerful blueprint to unlocking your most precious resource: time. In the book, you'll discover how you can use "no-code" automation and delegation to free yourself up to accomplish the most important jobs and tasks in your life and work. You'll learn to achieve a state of "timefulness", where you've actually got enough time to get critical tasks done. The author describes what's possible when you offload repetitive tasks, how automation has democratized innovation, and how you should use cheap-or even absolutely free-"no-code" automation tools to reclaim your focus on what matters. Using the knowledge he gained as the CEO of Jotform, one of the industry's leading "no-code" automation SaaS tools, he explains how to achieve your productivity potential. A can't-miss roadmap to refocusing on what matters and delegating or automating the rest, Automate Your Busywork is the time management resource that belongs in the libraries of busy executives, managers, and founders everywhere.

All the essential financial skills you need to grow a small business Bookkeeping & Accounting All-in-One For Dummies, UK Edition, 2nd Edition simplifies every aspect of financial record keeping so you can manage your business expertly. You'll receive comprehensive guidance on balancing your books, speeding up data entry, and boosting performance by eliminating costly clerical errors. Using popular accounting software Sage 50 as a guide, learn how to quickly run financial reports, manage payroll, track and analyse both revenue and expenditure and manage the assets and liabilities of your business. As a business owner or as an accountant, you can set business targets that encourage expansion and growth-all with the help of this incredibly useful and comprehensive resource. Grasp must-know concepts and skills of bookkeeping and accounting for small business. Learn from relatable example scenarios and access online bookkeeping forms and resources. Get up-to-date guidance on VAT reporting and end of year reporting including references to UK accounting standards. This is a valuable resource for small-business employees tasked with bookkeeping and accounting, small business owners, and anyone who works with the money side of small enterprises. Understand it all with Bookkeeping & Accounting All-in-One For Dummies, UK Edition, 2nd Edition!

PRAISE FOR The ROI of Thought Leadership "Thought leadership as a revenue generator may be a new concept to most, but this book highlights data proving that business leaders leverage this information to make better business decisions and drive critical purchases. A must-read for marketers and executives who want to justify thought leadership spend." -BARRI RAFFERTY, CEO, Americas, Sodali & Co. "Now we know why we do thought leadership-it pays. This book shows us the value of thought leadership and gives a practical guide on how to do it well." -RICHARD WHITTINGTON, Professor of Strategic Management, University of Oxford "By quantifying the value of thought leadership, Cindy and Anthony address a crucial gap in how we assess its influence. This book provides a much-needed framework and metrics for ensuring that the billions spent annually on thought leadership are backed by credible data and real impact. Their work sets a new standard for how content producers can create authoritative, impactful insights and how content consumers can use the output to drive business decisions." -LISA HIGGINS, President and CEO, APQC and the Global Thought Leadership Institute (GTLI) at APQC "Measuring societal impact of thought leadership is a formidable task for management education today. Anderson and Marshall offer an ideal desk copy for business deans and faculty navigating thought leadership ROI within an educational context." -JIN WANG, PhD, Dean, College of Business and Public Management, Kean University "In The ROI of Thought Leadership Cindy Anderson and Anthony Marshall present groundbreaking research that quantifies the immense value of thought leadership for the first time. Their work provides concrete data and practical tools that marketers and executives can use to justify and maximize their investment in thought leadership. This book is a practical, hands-on guide to elevating your marketing strategy and driving significant business results." -RICARDO VIANA VARGAS, PhD, Former Director, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Author

Assessing Neuromotor Readiness for Learning is a substantially revised and expanded edition of a long established INPP training manual that has been consistently proven in practice. The package includes tests for children, a developmental movement programme, and information about online access to INPP video training materials. Based on the proven INPP model for neuromotor development screening and intervention, which is unique in having been rigorously evaluated in research and practice Expands and revises an INPP manual which has previously only been available to training customers, and which is a foundation stone of the overall INPP approach Places emphasis on children's physical development and how neuro-motor skills provide the foundations for learning success. The package includes batteries of tests for younger and older children, a developmental movement programme This book may be supported and enhanced by INPP video training materials and score sheets, available for download purchase from the INPP website

Unlock the secrets to successful retirement planning with insights that will revolutionize the way we make financial decisions In The Quadrillion Dollar Bridge: Retirement Behaviour, author Josef Pilger delves into the complex landscape of retirement , systems, decisions, planning, behaviours and outcome expectations providing vital guidance for policymakers, individuals, retirement and financial services providers. This book addresses the complex challenges consumers, policymakers and providers face today, from navigating investments to making informed decisions that affect the retirement lifestyle for millions. With Pilger's extensive experience in the global retirement and financial services sector, he offers practical solutions designed to empower readers for a more secure financial future. Packed with research-based insights and actionable strategies, the book dissects the evolving retirement landscape-highlighting how you can better navigate the shift from defined benefits to individualized plans and what he calls "Retirement 2.0". Readers will learn how to make informed choices that improve their retirement systems, delivery and outcomes, ensuring they achieve lasting peace of mind. Inside the book: Discover how understanding behavioural psychology can reshape investment strategies Learn best practices to maximize retirement savings, systems and outcomes Explore the interconnectedness of health, wealth, longevity and career decisions in planning for the Golden Years The Quadrillion Dollar Bridge: Retirement Behaviour is a must-read for policymakers, financial services providers, pension fund professionals, and financial advisors eager to enhance their clients' retirement planning experiences. Empower yourself and your clients today with the knowledge needed to thrive in a complicated financial landscape.

Discover how Natural Language Processing for Software Engineering can transform your understanding of agile development, equipping you with essential tools and insights to enhance software quality and responsiveness in today's rapidly changing technological landscape. Agile development enhances business responsiveness through continuous software delivery, emphasizing iterative methodologies that produce incremental, usable software. Working software is the main measure of progress, and ongoing customer collaboration is essential. Approaches like Scrum, eXtreme Programming (XP), and Crystal share these principles but differ in focus: Scrum reduces documentation, XP improves software quality and adaptability to changing requirements, and Crystal emphasizes people and interactions while retaining key artifacts. Modifying software systems designed with Object-Oriented Analysis and Design can be costly and time-consuming in rapidly changing environments requiring frequent updates. This book explores how natural language processing can enhance agile methodologies, particularly in requirements engineering. It introduces tools that help developers create, organize, and update documentation throughout the agile project process.

Comprehensive guide offering actionable strategies for enhancing human-centered AI, efficiency and productivity in industrial and systems engineering through the power of AI. Advances in Artificial Intelligence Applications is the first book in the Advances in Industrial and Systems Engineering series, offering insights into AI techniques, challenges, and applications across various industrial and systems engineering (ISE) domains. Not only does the book chart current AI trends and tools for effective integration, but it also raises pivotal ethical concerns and explores the latest methodologies, tools, and real-world examples relevant to today's dynamic ISE landscape. Readers will gain a practical toolkit for effective integration and utilization of AI in system design and operation. The book also presents the current state of AI across big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence tools, cloud-based AI applications, neural-based technologies, modeling and simulation in the metaverse, intelligent systems engineering, and more, and discusses future trends. With by renowned international contributors written for an international audience, Advances in Artificial Intelligence Applications includes information on: Reinforcement learning, computer vision and perception, and safety considerations for autonomous systems (AS) (NLP) topics including language understanding and generation, sentiment analysis and text classification, and machine translation AI in healthcare, covering medical imaging and diagnostics, drug discovery and personalized medicine, and patient monitoring and predictive analysis Cybersecurity, covering threat detection and intrusion prevention, fraud detection and risk management, and network security Social good applications including poverty alleviation and education, environmental sustainability, and disaster response and humanitarian aid. Advances in Artificial Intelligence Applications is a timely, essential reference for engineering, computer science, and business professionals worldwide.

Examines the barriers and benefits of diversity, offering a comprehensive framework for addressing systemic inequities and enhancing intergroup relations The Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism provides a thorough exploration of how diversity influences individual and societal behavior. Now in its second edition, this fully revised textbook addresses the evolving challenges and opportunities of diversity in a world shaped by rapid demographic shifts, rising polarization, and the intensifying need for equity and inclusion. Integrating rigorous research, historical context, and actionable insights, the authors illuminate how understanding and embracing diversity can foster stronger communities and institutions. Updated and expanded content responds to the evolving challenges of the past decade, such as rising political polarization, increasing resistance to equity initiatives, and the escalating diversity divide, while highlighting new opportunities for inclusion and mutual understanding. Entirely new chapters address health disparities, racial bias in policing, debates over affirmative action and Critical Race Theory, the historical and systemic roots of diversity challenges, and other contemporary issues. Featuring timely coverage of diversity's complexities in the face of unprecedented societal changes, Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism: Explores diversity through psychological, historical, cultural, and institutional lenses while highlighting its broader societal impacts Provides evidence-based strategies and best practices for fostering inclusion, reducing bias, and building stronger intergroup relations Incorporates empirical research and case studies reflecting the latest findings in psychology, sociology, and neuroscience Contains new content on gender diversity, nonbinary identities, sexual orientation, and immigration as key diversity challenges and opportunities Integrates practical scenarios to illustrate key concepts and their application in everyday life Includes a wealth of teaching and learning tools and an online instructor's manual to support both independent study and classroom use The Psychology of Diversity: Beyond Prejudice and Racism, Second Edition, is an excellent textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on social psychology, prejudice, intergroup relations, and multiculturalism. It is also a valuable reference for professionals working to address equity challenges in fields such as education, healthcare, public policy, and organizational leadership.

Comprehensive reference reviewing how thermodynamic principles underpin the design of drug products and their applications Written in a an easy-to-read and understand style, Drug Product Design Thermodynamics offers an abundance of real-life drug product design examples, applications, personal anecdotes, and solved problems that contextualize thermodynamic principles for the drug product design scientist. Advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students will learn to apply thermodynamic principles to create robust drug products and to predict, prevent, analyze, and evaluate the root cause of product failures. Professionals engaged in drug product design will find this book to be a rich and easy to use reference guide. The first two chapters address some key basics of reporting, math, and thermodynamic properties using simple and accessible language. These chapters also help readers understand fundamental underlying definitions and physical relationships required to use thermodynamic laws in the design of drug products. In later chapters, the book focuses on six industrial pharmacy relevant thermodynamic topics: underlying thermodynamic physical property relationships and definitions, the laws of thermodynamics, Gibbs energy, equilibria, drug solubility equilibria, and surface and interfacial thermodynamics. Drug Product Design Thermodynamics features chapters including: Data Reporting and Analysis Underlying Thermodynamic Physical Property Relationships and Definitions The Laws of Thermodynamics Gibbs Free Energy Equilibria Drug Solubility Equilibrium Surface Thermodynamics Adsorption Phenomena What others say: "...comprehensive, rigorous, and logically organized #the explanations flow effortlessly from the page..." - Bruno Hancock, PhD, FAAPS, Editor, JPharmSci "...has a unique style of communicating complex scientific issues..." - Ken Morris, PhD, FAAPS, Professor Emeritus, Founding Director Lachman "...unusual wide range of subjects#unusual for detail..." - Dale Eric Wurster, PhD, FAAPS, Professor Emeritus, 2019 AAPS President

This book provides a pedagogical introduction to the emerging field of Polariton Chemistry, where optical cavities are utilized to control the physicochemical properties and dynamics of molecular systems. Given the early stages of this interdisciplinary research area, it is important to provide a common language and starting point for interested researchers across Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering. This edited compendium fills a void given that there is currently no analogue in the current literature. Topics covered include Single-Molecule Strong Light-Matter Coupling; Collective Strong Light-Matter Coupling; and Ultrastrong Light-Matter Coupling

Unique reference on the fundamentals, applications, and latest research in electroluminescence of organic molecules Organic Electroluminescence provides a comprehensive overview of organic electroluminescent materials from their history to the outlook of improved device performance. Divided into four parts, each section of the book covers important aspects of OLEDs such as device development, film properties, molecular electronics, and structure-activity relationships. The book also depicts correlations between device performance and molecular and device structure. An entire chapter is devoted to improving device performance in real world applications using AI. Featuring contributions from experts from around the world, Organic Electroluminescence discusses sample topics including: Fundamental concepts such as parameters, testing methods, and applications Device fabrication techniques including electrode processing, organic layer deposition, encapsulation, light out-coupling enhancement, and spectral narrowing Physical and chemical processes in OLEDs including charge injection and transport, exciton generation and decay, and reversible dipole reorientation Physical and chemical properties of organic semiconductors in solutions and thin-films including photoluminescence quantum yield and excited-state lifetime Single-molecule simulations including vertical transition, nonradiative decay, spin-orbital and spin-phonon coupling, and bond dissociation energy Organic Electroluminescence delivers advanced information for professionals seeking a thorough reference on the subject and for students learning about OLEDs..