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We can develop a new performance culture that is based on fun and positivity and deeply rooted in values by studying Norwegian success Anders Indset impressively shows what leaders in business and politics, as well as society as a whole, can learn from the Norse Code, and vividly illustrates how a new, value-based performance culture can become a reality. Erling Haaland, Karsten Warholm, Casper Ruud, and Victor Hovland - these are just a few of the Norwegian athletes who have climbed to the top of the world's most popular sports overnight. This is not a coincidence, but the result of what Anders Indset describes as the 'Norse.' This book reveals the secrets of Norwegian success and tells of a performance culture that is not only at home in sports but is deeply rooted in Norwegian values. It deals with the apparent contradictions between high performance and purpose, highlighting why performance is important and, above all, can be fun.
The technology, processes, materials, and theories surrounding pipeline construction, application, and troubleshooting are constantly changing, and this groundbreaking series, "Advances in Pipes and Pipelines," has been created to meet the needs of engineers and scientists to keep them up to date and informed of all of these advances. This latest volume in the series focuses on flexible pipelines and power cables, offering the engineer the most thorough coverage of the state of the art available. The authors of this work have written numerous books and papers on these subjects and are some of the most influential authors on flexible pipes in the world, contributing much of the literature on this subject to the industry. This new volume is a presentation of some of the most cutting-edge technological advances in technical publishing. This is the most comprehensive and in-depth series on pipelines, covering not just the various materials and their aspects that make them different, but every process that goes into their installation, operation, and design. This is the future of pipelines, and it is an important breakthrough. A must-have for the veteran engineer and student alike, this volume is an important new advancement in the energy industry, a strong link in the chain of the world's energy production.
Build your legacy to have an impact and make the world a better place The fourth in Harry Kraemer's series of values-based leadership books, Your Values-Based Legacy: Making a Difference at Every Age and Phase of Life takes you on a journey of introspection and exploration to see how and where you can help make the world a better place. Former chairman and CEO of a multi-billion-dollar global healthcare company and now Professor of Management and Strategy at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, Kraemer features first-hand accounts from dozens of people who are building legacies as they take on the biggest challenges on the planet, including poverty, hunger, inequality, climate and environmental change, education, and leadership development. From local projects within the community to leaving a global footprint for good, Your Values-Based Legacy captures the heart of what it means to care for others. It starts with the conscious choices you make in your life--right here, right now. With inspiring stories and compelling questions for self-reflection, Kraemer guides you along a path to the realization that we cannot wait for someone else--"those guys" (a gender neutral term) who have influence and resources--to solve the problems of the world. As Kraemer writes, "You are those guys!" The book is organized around legacy as a continuum. In Part 1, Honoring Our Past, you explore the influences in your life--from family to teachers and role models. In Part 2, Celebrating Our Present, you reflect on the causes, challenges, and opportunities that resonate with you--and hear from others who are making a positive impact. In Part 3, Creating Our Future, you consider how to make your legacy sustainable, such as by passing the torch to the next generation. Your Values-Based Legacy: Making a Difference at Every Age and Phase of Life is for everyone who wants to find and express their purpose by making a difference to others--whether in their neighborhood or around the world.
Detailed review of optimization from first principles, supported by rigorous math and computer science explanations and various learning aids Supported by rigorous math and computer science foundations, Combinatorial and Algorithmic Mathematics: From Foundation to Optimization provides a from-scratch understanding to the field of optimization, discussing 70 algorithms with roughly 220 illustrative examples, 160 nontrivial end-of-chapter exercises with complete solutions to ensure readers can apply appropriate theories, principles, and concepts when required, and Matlab codes that solve some specific problems. This book helps readers to develop mathematical maturity, including skills such as handling increasingly abstract ideas, recognizing mathematical patterns, and generalizing from specific examples to broad concepts. Starting from first principles of mathematical logic, set-theoretic structures, and analytic and algebraic structures, this book covers both combinatorics and algorithms in separate sections, then brings the material together in a final section on optimization. This book focuses on topics essential for anyone wanting to develop and apply their understanding of optimization to areas such as data structures, algorithms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, computer systems, networks, and computer security. Combinatorial and Algorithmic Mathematics includes discussion on: Propositional logic and predicate logic, set-theoretic structures such as sets, relations, and functions, and basic analytic and algebraic structures such as sequences, series, subspaces, convex structures, and polyhedra Recurrence-solving techniques, counting methods, permutations, combinations, arrangements of objects and sets, and graph basics and properties Asymptotic notations, techniques for analyzing algorithms, and computational complexity of various algorithms Linear optimization and its geometry and duality, simplex and non-simplex algorithms for linear optimization, second-order cone programming, and semidefinite programming Combinatorial and Algorithmic Mathematics is an ideal textbook resource on the subject for students studying discrete structures, combinatorics, algorithms, and optimization. It also caters to scientists across diverse disciplines that incorporate algorithms and academics and researchers who wish to better understand some modern optimization methodologies.
Case studies of 20 successful FDA-approved drugs, from biological rationale to clinical efficacy studies and state-of-the-art applications Chemistry and Pharmacology of Drug Discovery illustrates how chemistry, biology, pharmacokinetics, and a host of disciplines come together to produce successful medicines, discussing a total of 20 drugs that are all FDA-approved post 2021--some of which are first-in-class and revolutionary. The four sections in this book cover Infectious Disease, Cancer Drugs, CNS Drugs, and Miscellaneous Drugs. Each chapter covers background material on the drug class and/or disease indication and key aspects relevant to the discovery of the drug, including structure-activity relationships, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, efficacy, and safety. This book is contributed to by various veterans and well-known experts in medical chemistry, many of whom discovered the drugs they reviewed, leading to tremendous quality and depth of insight. Some of the drugs covered in Chemistry and Pharmacology of Drug Discovery include: Nirmatrelvir (Paxlovid with Ritonavir), a 3-chymotrypsin-like protease inhibitor for treating SARS-CoV-2 infection Doravirine (Pifeltro), a third-generation non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor for the treatment of HIV-1 infection Oteseconazole (Vivjoa), a CYP51 inhibitor for treating recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis, and Rimegepant (Nurtec ODT), a CGRP antagonist for treating migraine Ciprofol (Cipepofol), a γ-Aminobutyric acid receptor agonist for induction of anesthesia, and Ozanimod (Zeposia), an S1P receptor antagonist for treating multiple sclerosis Deucravacitinib (Sotyktu), a first-in-class deuterated TYK2 inhibitor for the treatment of plaque psoriasis Chemistry and Pharmacology of Drug Discovery serves as an excellent and highly authoritative learning resource for medicinal, organic, synthetic, and process chemists as well as research scientists in lead optimization and process development.
Integrate cultural awareness and humility into your psychological assessments In Essentials of Culture in Psychological Assessment, editor Jordan A. Wright curates a collection of invaluable work that helps psychological assessors be more deliberate in acknowledging--and, in some cases, mitigating--the role that culture and cultural experiences can play in the psychological assessment process. It encourages assessors to think about cultural issues as they relate to clients, including the cultural background clients bring with them to the assessment and the oppressive experiences they may have endured. You'll explore the roles that power and privilege might play in the assessment process and the cultural variables that affect the interaction with clients and the process as it unfolds.You'll also discover how culture and oppression can be considered and accounted forthroughout the entire lifecycle of a psychological assessment. Readers will also find: Tools and strategies for conducting culture-informed and diversity-sensitive psychological assessment Techniques for understanding the data that arises from clients from various backgrounds Ways to integrate culture into every aspect of psychological assessment Perfect for psychology clinicians of all kinds, Essentials of Culture in Psychological Assessment is a can't-miss resource that will inform, improve, and transform the way you conduct psychological testing and assessment on clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Current perspectives on approaches to problem structuring in operational research and engineering and prospects for problem structuring methods applicable to a wide range of practice. Bridging between operational research (OR) and engineering practice, Problem Structuring: Methodology in Practice is grounded in the emergence of soft OR and its development over time as a distinctively new field, broadening the scope of OR to deal with issues of transforming, strategising, and planning in the context of wicked problems. The book is centred on a methodological framing of intervention processes known as problem structuring methods (PSMs) and the techniques presented are suitable for practitioners across a broad range of disciplines. Written by a highly qualified professor of engineering and management, Problem Structuring: Methodology in Practice contains four linked sections that cover: Problem formulation when dealing with wicked problems, justification for a methodological approach, the emergence of soft OR, the relevance of pragmatic philosophy to OR practice. Traces debates and issues in OR leading to the emergence of soft OR, comparative analysis of PSMs leading to a generic framework for soft OR practice, addressing practical considerations in delivering PSM interventions. Charts the emergence of a problem structuring sensibility in engineering practice, introduces a new PSM based on hierarchical process modelling (HPM) supported by teaching and case studies, makes the case for a processual turn in engineering practice supported by HPM with relevance to OR practice. Evaluation of PSM interventions, survey of applications, use of group support systems, new developments supported by machine learning, recontextualising soft OR practice. Problem Structuring: Methodology in Practice is a thought-provoking and highly valuable resource relevant to all "students of problems." It is suitable for any UK Level 7 (or equivalent) programme in OR, engineering, or applied social science where a reflective, methodological approach to dealing with wicked problems is an essential requirement for practice.
In-depth resource exploring soil health issues in Indian regions such as the Indian Himalayas and Indo-Gangetic Plains Soil Health and Sustainability in India delivers a comprehensive overview of the problems surrounding soil health in various regions of India, summarizing the main causes of soil degradation in different agro-climatic regions, documenting both soil degradation and soil health improvements in agricultural systems, looking at how to mitigate soil health hazards including waterlogging, acidity, soil salinity, and soil compaction in India, detailing soil health constraints in different ecoregions of India, and providing potential solutions for enhancing environmental and socio-economic issues in Indian agronomy. Past and current soil conservation programs in India are reviewed in detail to better understand how production and policy-related issues affect soil and water conservation. Incentives needed to address the most critical problems are discussed. Significant results associated with watershed-scale soil and water conservation programs and interventions, which have been effective in reducing land degradation and improving productivity in different parts of India, are covered, and pervasive physical, chemical, and biological soil health constraints of different ecoregions of India are also presented in detail. Soil Health and Sustainability in India explores sample topics including: Deforestation and removal of natural vegetation through overgrazing and land use change Depletion of organic matter in soil, such as through excessive tillage, heavy machinery for harvesting, and lack of adequate soil conservation measures Salt pollution from the textile, glass, rubber production, animal hide processing and leather tanning, metal processing, and pharmaceutical industries Soil erosion by water, wind, and cyclonic storms, and different types of soil, including brown and red hill soils, alluvium-derived soils, lateritic soils, and podzolic soils Soil Health and Sustainability in India is a timely, important resource on the subject for soil scientists, agronomists, industry professionals, and students of soil health, crop science, and agriculture seeking to understand India's soil conservation problems and help protect climates from riverine deltas, to high-altitude forests, to peninsular plateaus.
Proven solutions to transform a healthcare system in crisis Part biography and part clear-eyed examination of a healthcare system in crisis, Hospital, Heal Thyself: One Brilliant Mathematician's Proven Plan for Saving Hospital, Many Lives. and Billions of Dollars tells the story of enigmatic healthcare visionary Eugene Litvak, whose research and strategies have already been implemented at many top 12-ranked hospitals to save hundreds of millions of dollars and countless thousands of patient lives. While U.S. healthcare costs continue to skyrocket, Litvak's program described in this book offers tested, effective methods to trim those costs while simultaneously improving patient outcomes. Written by veteran prize-winning healthcare journalist Mark Taylor, this book includes compelling discussion on: How hospital and emergency room overcrowding has harmful and potentially deadly effects on patients and staff How Litvak's algorithms and complex mathematical theories help hospitals staff appropriately to safely manage patient flow How applying Litvak's unique patient flow interventions improves nurse retention in an era of mass nurse exodus Litvak's methods have been proven to work in the best hospitals in America and the world. Studies in the top medical journals confirm their success in reducing medical errors; hospital and emergency room overcrowding; nurse and physician burnout and stress and patient mortality rates. They've saved millions of dollars for each hospital adopting them, while improving patient satisfaction and outcomes, nurse retention, hospital efficiency and addressing healthcare disparities and inequities. Distilling complex ideas into accessible language, Hospital, Heal Thyself: A Mathematician's Proven Plan for Saving American Hospitals Many Lives and Billions of Dollars is a timely, essential read for all medical practitioners and healthcare administrators and staff who want to play their part in transforming modern healthcare, and the world, for the better.
Discover the future of cybersecurity through the eyes of the world's first augmented ethical hacker In Human Hacked: My Life and Lessons as the World's First Augmented Ethical Hacker by Len Noe, a pioneering cyborg with ten microchips implanted in his body, you'll find a startlingly insightful take on the fusion of biology and technology. The author provides a groundbreaking discussion of bio-implants, cybersecurity threats, and defenses. Human Hacked offers a comprehensive guide to understanding an existing threat that is virtually unknown. How to implement personal and enterprise cybersecurity measures in an age where technology transcends human limits and any person you meet might be augmented. The book provides: Exposure of a subculture of augmented humans hiding in plain sight Explorations of the frontier of bio-Implants, showing you the latest advancements in the tech and how it paves the way for access to highly restricted technology areas Discussions of cybersecurity tactics, allowing you to gain in-depth knowledge of phishing, social engineering, MDM restrictions, endpoint management, and more to shield yourself and your organization from unseen threats A deep understanding of the legal and ethical landscape of bio-implants as it dives into the complexities of protections for augmented humans and the ethics of employing such technologies in the corporate and government sectors Whether you're a security professional in the private or government sector, or simply fascinated by the intertwining of biology and technology, Human Hacked is an indispensable resource. This book stands alone in its category, providing not just a glimpse into the life of the world's first augmented ethical hacker, but also offering actionable insights and lessons on navigating the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Don't miss this essential read on the cutting edge of technology and security.
Navigate the modern world of work to find the job you've been dreaming about and thrive What Lights You Up? Illuminate Your Path and Take the Next Big Step in Your Career takes readers on a journey to find their next meaningful and fulfilling job--no matter where they are right now. Whether you're an industry veteran pivoting between fields, a stay-at-home parent just rejoining the workforce, or a college student trying to find their footing, this heartfelt, actionable, and authentic book covers everything you need to know about getting results in the modern world of work and is full of insightful, real-life stories of success that inspire the reader to take action in their own life. Inspired by renowned executive coach, business advisor, and speaker Mary Olson-Menzel's highly effective MVP 360 Coaching program, this book delivers insight on topics like: Developing and telling your own highly individualistic story to get noticed and hired Getting results from LinkedIn, social media, and personal branding Rocking the interview, negotiating the offer, and landing the job Staying on a path to vibrant success in your first three months at a new job--and the rest of your life What Lights You Up? is an essential guide and roadmap for everyone and anyone seeking direction in their career journey. Filled with highly effective tips, tricks, and strategies, this book will help readers transition from where they are now into a fulfilling and meaningful new career and beyond.
A systematic guide to the theory, applications, and design of thermal management for LED packaging In Thermal Management of LED Packages and Applications, a team of distinguished engineers and researchers deliver an authoritative discussion of the fundamental theory and practical design required for LED product development. Readers will get a solid grounding in thermal management strategies and find up-to-date coverage of heat transfer fundamentals, thermal modeling, and thermal simulation and design. The authors explain cooling technologies and testing techniques that will help the reader evaluate device performance and accelerate the design and manufacturing cycle. In this all-inclusive guide to LED package thermal management, he provides the latest advances in thermal engineering design and optoelectronic devices and systems. The book also includes: A thorough introduction to thermal conduction and solutions, including discussions of thermal resistance and high thermal conductivity materials Comprehensive explorations of thermal radiation and solutions, including angular- and spectra-regulation radiative cooling Practical discussions of thermally enhanced thermal interfacial materials (TIMs) Complete treatments of hybrid thermal management in downhole devices Perfect for engineers, researchers, and industry professionals in the fields of LED packaging and heat transfer, Thermal Management of LED Packages and Applications will also benefit advanced students focusing on the design of LED product design.
Maintain focus on the first, critical 5% of any project and multiply your results In The 5% Rule of Leadership: Using Lean Decision-Making to Drive Superior Outcomes, veteran technology leader and executive Anil Singhal delivers a transformative approach to project management and company leadership. He explains how to focus your efforts on the first, critical stages of any project or initiative to multiply your results and efficacy, delegating the rest to a capable team. The book is a blueprint for building resilient organizations, departments, teams, and projects that can withstand today's unpredictable and volatile environment. You'll learn to avoid micromanagement and maintain your focus on the big, strategic picture, while a well-managed team brings you the results you need. You'll also find: Strategies for determining how to properly set priorities and satisfy employees, customers, and shareholders Techniques for building trust amongst your workforce, your leadership, and other stakeholders Myth-busting advice that blows up misleading and counterproductive habits held by businesspeople and leaders around the world Perfect for managers, directors, executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders, The 5% Rule of Leadership will also prove invaluable to project management professionals, team leaders, technical practitioners, and anyone else with an interest in delivering results in an increasingly taxing business landscape.
58th Annual Edition of the leading resource on US stock market trend, patterns, and cycles Neatly organized in an accessible calendar format, Stock Trader's Almanac 2025 enables traders around the world to make sense of the complexities of the US stock market by recognizing historical cycles, trends, and patterns that are essential to making sound investment decisions. This 58th Annual Edition has been thoroughly revised for 2025 to help readers on monthly and daily basis, explaining a wealth of proven proprietary strategies including the "January Barometer," the "Santa Claus Rally," the "Best Six Months," and the four-year "Presidential Election Cycle." Edited by veteran trader and market strategist Jeffrey Hirsch, this 2025 Almanac is a testament to the original iconic work founder Yale Hirsch created in the first 1968 edition and the over five decades of behavioral finance thought leadership it has provided since. The Almanac remains the most valuable trader's desk reference on Wall Street and this year's edition is packed with seasonal and historic investing insights for the year ahead including: How our Presidential Elections affect the economy and the stock market--just as the moon affects the tides Post-Election Years Best Year of the 4-Year Cycle Since 1985 How the passage of the Twentieth Amendment to the Constitution fathered the January Barometer Why there is a significant market bias at certain times of the day, week, month and year Market behavior three days before and after the holidays Updates investment knowledge and informs you of new techniques and tools. Is a monthly reminder and refresher course. Alerts you to both seasonal opportunities and dangers. Furnishes a historical viewpoint by providing pertinent statistics on past market performance. Supplies forms necessary for portfolio planning, record keeping and tax preparation On the desks of Top Money Managers since 1968, Stock Trader's Almanac 2025 is an essential resource for both retail and institutional investment professionals seeking to understand recurring patterns in the US stock market and consistently maximize profit potential.
Praise for STILL STANDING "The performance of every business leader hinges on their ability to respond quickly and clearly. Still Standing gives leaders the ability to adapt by using their most underutilized asset: tough conversations." --DAN MARTELL, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Buy Back Your Time "Still Standing was written with entrepreneurs and leaders in mind. A practical resource, this book gives leaders the tools to thrive and to lean into the tough conversations that unlock our greatness." --GIOVANNI MARSICO, three-time Emmy-winning producer and Founder and CEO at Archangel "Still Standing is needed at a time when business leaders, especially founders, are navigating tough times. Being a founder is a rollercoaster ride, and in the most difficult times, there are few resources available. This book is genuine, uplifting, but most of all, empowering to those who need more real talk in their lives." --BEDY YANG, Managing Partner at 500 Global "This book is an important contribution to our innovation ecosystem. Cherry Rose Tan gives business leaders the actionable frameworks to build their resilience, so they can thrive in the workplace for years to come." --BRICE SCHESCHUK, Managing Partner at Globalive Capital and Co-Founder and CFO at WIND Mobile "Having spent over 20 years as an entrepreneur, operator, and now VC, I can attest to the critical importance of workplace mental health, and yet how often this is overlooked or brushed aside. Still Standing is an honest and compassionate look at the conversations founders and leaders need to have today to ensure long-term health and vitality." --JANET BANNISTER, Founder and Managing Partner at Staircase Ventures
Break new ground in problem-solving and decision-making in the boardroom, classroom, lab, or battlefield InHow to Move Up When the Only Way is Down: 8 Lessons from Artificial Intelligence for Overcoming Your Local Maximum, Judah Taub, founder of the leading Israeli early-stage venture capital firm, delivers a riveting book guaranteed to revolutionize your approach to maximize your potential. The author explains how the challenge that has faced people, companies and countries for centuries, as they find themselves at low peak, while higher options surround them, can now be addressed with new artificial intelligence techniques developed for the major tech corporations. How to Move Up When the Only Way is Down demonstrates a startlingly insightful awareness of what it takes to solve hard problems, showing you how to: Unlock innovative solutions by learning from the story of an engineering student who broke the world high jump record in 1968 Redefine success by setting new benchmarks using skills developed for nighttime commando navigations. Overcome uncertain and even perilous terrain using techniques developed by Amazon and Google. The fresh perspective the book presents is illustrated by clear and compelling examples from sport, commando training, the world of investment, and many more. It offers practical advice on how tackling problems in business, research, and personal life decisions as well as suggesting new directions to address major global challenges. Whether you're a manager, entrepreneur, or political leader, How to Move Up When the Only Way is Down offers invaluable insights to elevate your thinking and strategic planning. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your decision-making and embark on a path to reaching your full potential.
Unlock the door to personal power, happiness, achievement, and strength in any situation Written by renowned business coach, author, and persuasion expert Chris Lipp, Radiate: The Science of Personal Power shows how to bridge the science of mental health with the science of external success to develop your personal power, and as a result, find happiness and success in everything you do. Unlike formal power, which focuses on the acquisition of external goals such as money and resources, personal power resides internally, and anyone can start developing it as soon as today. This book explores the psychology behind personal power, then lays out the principles for you to grow your personal power stronger and stronger every day. Readers will learn: How emotions like stress and anxiety are often rooted in a lack of personal power To recognize and overcome social dynamics that we don t realize arbitrary limit us Ways to harness our personal power to fast-track career growth and elicit change Radiate: The Science of Personal Power earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of everyone seeking to create a foundation of strength and influence in the way they live, especially Millennials and Gen Z moving through critical stages of their lives in a world in flux.
Inspiring stories and actionable advice from highly successful women in fintech Through a thematic table of contents, Fintech Feminists: Increasing Inclusion, Redefining Innovation, and Changing the Future for Women Around the World takes readers on a journey that unveils the profound impact of the fintech industry on our global economy, fueled by the inspiring stories of women leaders who play an integral role in reshaping the financial landscape. Written by Nicole Casperson, an award-winning journalist and leading figure in the fintech sector, this book delivers actionable strategies and insights to navigate the fintech industry, drive positive change, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of the digital era. In this book, readers will find stories from women such as: Shivani Siroya, Founder and CEO of Tala, showing how she communicated her vision to investors effectively, emphasizing its market potential, social impact, and alignment with emerging industry trends Lule Demmissie, CEO of eToro US, explaining how she successfully navigated corporate environments by building supportive networks and advocating for diversity Sallie Krawcheck, Founder and CEO of Ellevest, revealing negotiation tactics that enable successful women entrepreneurs in fintech to secure funding Fintech Feminists: Increasing Inclusion, Redefining Innovation, and Changing the Future for Women Around the World delivers a roadmap for success to women in fintech, along with all business leaders and entrepreneurs who seek to thrive in an evolving and inclusive financial landscape.
Provides crucial lessons in process safety operations, drawing from 100 global case studies Written from an operator's perspective, Process Operations Safety provides valuable information and education on the fundamentals of process operations safety by providing background on process safety and key leading operational management and equipment failures that have led to catastrophic process safety incidents, including loss of life. Written by an expert with more than five decades of industry experience, this book enables readers to learn how simple jobs that they perform every day can lead to catastrophic safety incidents without proper caution, protocol, and attention. A self-learning quiz is provided near each chapter's end, with answers to all questions provided in the Appendix. A listing of additional resources or reference material, many with internet links, is also included at the end of each chapter. Readers will find: Principles of process safety, properties of hydrocarbons, vapor cloud explosions (VCE), and boiling liquid expanding vapor explosions (BLEVE) Most frequent causes of significant process safety events in refining and petrochemical industries Causal factors in over 100 global case studies of operations and incidents, divided into thirty-five subchapters with several examples for each, explaining what happened and what could have happened Key lessons learned, written in simple terms using descriptions without jargon or complicated formulas Process Operations Safety is an essential learning resource for petroleum refining and petrochemical plant operators, line supervisors, and critical support staff with field responsibility, such as process and mechanical engineers, along with advanced students at community and four-year colleges and technical/trade schools taking a process operations course.
"The world is a very unpleasant place for customers. They no longer feel special. They no longer feel heard. And they definitely no longer feel valued. Throughout their daily lives, with emotions ranging from disappointment and disbelief to exasperation and rage, customers today are increasingly being forced to endure unprecedented levels of friction, effort, and "pain" in far too many of their interactions with companies. Whether it is being bombarded with intrusive marketing emails, soldiering through the emotional trauma of vacation-destroying airline cancellations or suffering through the indignities of inhospitable hospitality in hotels, restaurants, and hospitals, customers are right to feel that many companies are taking them for granted, treating them with indifference or hostility, and in some cases, outright contempt. Welcome to the End of WOW."--
Sustainable Supercapacitors: Next Generation of Green Energy Storage Devices is a proposed handbook on the most recent developments in supercapacitor technology. This book will provide in-depth knowledge of sustainable supercapacitors. It highlights research-based information on nanomaterials and covers the most recent developments on their roles, properties, and performance. As the only handbook on supercapacitor fabrication platforms, researchers and scientists can find the latest information on designing sustainable supercapacitors to help readers understand their role in a better light. This handbook comprises sections reviewing in-depth and step-by-step knowledge of various functional nanomaterials. This book is structured into five sections consisting of 11 chapters reviewing state-of-the-art technologies. It covers the most recent developments in sustainable supercapacitors. Chapter 2 elaborates on the role of electrolytes the interactions between electrodes and electrolytes, and how they affect the performance of devices. Furthermore, more sections illustrate the current status of sustainable supercapacitors operated with the most recent technologies. Lastly, the book concludes with future efforts and goals to maintain a more sustainable future.
Let these cutting-edge tools revolutionize your architectural problem-solving Recent technological advances, including rapid development of high-performance computing power, have produced computational tools for architects and designers that are swiftly revolutionizing the field. Two of these tools, parametric analysis and generative design, can be used together to model complex problems and test solutions with extraordinary speed and efficiency. The next generation of architects and designers will bring these tools to bear in a transformed professional landscape. Parametric Analysis and Generative Design in Architectural Practice offers a detailed introduction to these tools and their applications. Balancing theory and practice, it is replete with useful examples and provides algorithms for three different architectural scales: urban design, building design, and interior design. A foundational discussion on machine learning in architectural practice is presented, along with examples of machine learning applications for energy analysis and solar analysis. It is a must-own for architects looking to leverage an unprecedented level of computational power. The book also includes: Detailed guidelines for building performance simulation for energy analysis and daylight analysisAlgorithms for scales from interiors to buildings to entire cityscapesDiscussion of how to implement machine learning in order to solve complex problems Parametric Analysis and Generative Design in Architectural Practice is ideal for professionals and students at every level looking to diversify their architectural toolkit.
Understand hydrogen as an energy resource and its potential as a dynamic solution for a carbon-neutral economy Hydrogen is an energy carrier that can be used to store, move, and deliver energy produced from other sources. It has the potential for high energy efficiency, significant environmental and social benefits, and economic competitiveness. Traditional energy resources will not be able to meet the growing energy demand, despite the advances in energy management and energy conservation--understanding how hydrogen energy can solve this problem is crucial. Hydrogen Energy: Principles and Applications provides the information needed by energy resource planners, scientists, engineers, and government officials to make informed energy-related decisions. Divided into three parts, the book opens with an introduction to various energy issues, sources, and regulations, including the basics of thermodynamics and fuel cells. The second part addresses the practical aspects of hydrogen energy, such as availability, distribution, extraction, processing, purification, transportation, transmission, and storage. The final section details the economics, energy-environmental interactions, and ethical and political considerations of the development and use of hydrogen energy, including discussion of investment and business contacts, energy option analysis and optimization, and future prospects. Covering the fundamentals of hydrogen energy with a thorough and accessible approach, the book: Equips readers with a well-rounded working knowledge of hydrogen energy Covers the latest technological advances, economic considerations, and the role hydrogen plays in a renewable energy economy Offers a pragmatic, real-world perspective rather than focusing on theoretical issues Contains nearly 50 illustrative examples ranging from elementary thermodynamic calculations to optimization applications using linear programming Hydrogen Energy: Principles and Applications is a must-read for those working in the energy industry, particularly environmental engineering and science professionals, as well as government officials, policymakers, instructors, and trainers involved in energy-related fields.
"Join the cutting edge of biomedical technology with this essential reference The role of wireless communications in biomedical technology is a significant one. Wireless and/or antenna-driven communication between telemetry components now forms the basis of cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators, cochlear implants, glucose readers, and more. As wireless technology continues to advance and miniaturization progresses, it's more essential than ever that biomedical research and development incorporate the latest technology. Antennas and Wireless Power for Biomedical Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to wireless technology and its incorporation into the biomedical field. Beginning with an introduction to recent developments in antenna and wireless technology, it analyzes the major wireless systems currently available and their biomedical applications, actual and potential. The result is an essential guide to technologies that have already improved patient outcomes and increased life expectancies worldwide. Antennas and Wireless Power for Biomedical Applications readers will also find: Authored by internationally renowned researchers of wireless technologies Detailed analysis of CP implantable antennas, wearable antennas, near-field wireless power, and more Up to 100 figures that supplement text Antennas and Wireless Power for Biomedical Applications is a valuable introduction for biomedical researchers and biomedical engineers, as well as for research and development professionals in the medical device industry."--
Boost your investment returns by dodging the most common investing mistakes In the newly updated second edition of The Little Book of Market Myths: How to Profit by Avoiding the Mistakes Everyone Else Makes, celebrated investor and Fisher Investments' founder, Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Fisher insightfully explores many common myths costing investors dearly. Fisher provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the investment landscape more wisely, debunking widespread myths that lead to costly mistakes. This edition delves deep into the frequent missteps made by both retail and professional investors, demonstrating how a better understanding and avoidance of these pitfalls can lead to improved long-term and short-term financial gains. Fisher critically examines why popular beliefs, such as the safety of bonds over stocks, the risk-free allure of gold, and the fear of high price-to-earnings ratios, are not only misguided but could be damaging your investment portfolio. In the book, you'll: Learn why many commonly held investment beliefs are wrong and how avoiding them can enhance your financial health Gain insights into better investment decisions for both short-term gains and long-term growth Understand how to identify and correct the mistakes that could be costing you The Little Book of Market Myths equips readers with the necessary tools to identify and sidestep the pitfalls that have ensnared countless investors. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the world of finance, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their understanding of the market and make more informed investment choices.
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