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The core concepts you need to write and speak German Learning a new language is a fun and challenging feat for students at every level.

Praise for the Second Edition "This book has never had a competitor. It is the only book that takes a broad approach to sampling... any good personal statistics library should include a copy of this book. " Technometrics "Well-written... an excellent book on an important subject. Highly recommended.

This book is a riotous, irreverent account of the people and events that have shaped Britain. Always getting those kings and queens confused? Never sure what happened when? Then you need this book.

Written in a practical and engaging style, The Daily Trading Coach highlights specific actions that readers can take to meaningfully improve their trading performance. The book consists of 101 lessons designed as coaching interventions, featuring techniques and homework assignments that traders can put to work immediately.

Before digital computers ever existed, Alan Turing envisioned their power and versatility. but also proved what computers could never do.

Praise for Executive Coaching with Backbone and Heart "In this book, O'Neill brings form and structure to the art of executive coaching. Novices are provided a path while seasoned practitioners will find affirmation. " --Daryl R. Conner, CEO and president, ODR-USA, Inc.

A Complete Guide to Technical Trading Tactics can help the new individual investor understand the mechanics of the markets. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this book details what it takes to trade and shows readers how they can broaden their horizons by investing in the futures and options markets.

Reveals the way people behave in the workplace. This book aims to bridge the gap between the findings from evolutionary biology and insights about humanity derived from the social sciences.

Transform your finances, by enhancing your relationships and your spiritual powers with this compelling new resource In the newly revised second edition of Business Secrets from the Bible: Spiritual Success Strategies for Financial Abundance, renowned keynote speaker, consultant, and advisor Rabbi Daniel Lapin delivers an inspiring and practical guide to achieving your financial goals by deploying timeless truths from the Bible. In the book, you'll explore the secrets of creating revenue using timeless spiritual strategies, as well as concrete guidance on developing your self-discipline, integrity, and moral strength. The author explains how to develop the right financial and spiritual mindsets, showing you effective, Bible-based strategies to improve your life and increase your bottom-line. You'll also find: Brand-new updates and revisions to the widely read original, demonstrating how a focus on service and the wellbeing of others will be reflected in your own prosperity Hands-on strategies for self-transformation in the face of fear and uncertainty How to seed and nurture new relationships that become part of the tapestry of your exciting financial reality A must-read resource for anyone interested in simultaneously getting closer to God and doing good by doing well. Escalating the financial destiny of readers around the world, Business Secrets from the Bible is the biblical, spiritual, and practical roadmap to prosperity that you have been waiting for.

Your easy-to-follow guide to the world's leading cloud-based CRM software Salesforce gives your business an edge in tracking relationships and managing sales, marketing, customer service, and support operations. Salesforce For Dummies help you take advantage of key platform functionality and focus on making the most of its many features. Learn best practices to determine the right configuration to suit your business needs, and how to use apps, build widgets, and configure features to personalize your system for your business. Explore prospecting for leads, managing accounts, maintaining contacts, tracking products, calculating forecasts, and monitoring each customer's service and support interactions with your business. Collaborate with colleagues by sharing information across a 360-degree view of all customer interactions, enhance your online marketing, gain real-time visibility into sales, and close deals faster. Get started with configuring Salesforce and set up the apps that your business needs Discover the latest updates to Salesforce, including Flow Builder, Lightning, and Einstein Improve business performance with reporting insights, collaborative communication features, and integrated sales and marketing processes Find new ways to improve productivity and reduce administration timeSalesforce For Dummies is the fully updated, best-selling guide that helps new and existing users get up to speed with the world's top CRM.

Dive into the future as we journey through the next frontier of technological advancement Generative AI isn't just the biggest trend right now; it's the pinnacle of today's technological evolution. Beyond the capabilities of ChatGPT and similar AIs that can generate written content and artwork, GenAI is rewriting the rulebook. From crafting intricate industrial designs, writing computer code, and producing mesmerizing synthetic voices to composing enchanting music and innovating genetic breakthroughs, the horizons are limitless. Picture a world where your daily news is read by your favorite celebrity, where video games conjure unparalleled universes in real-time, where machines concoct groundbreaking medicines, and where literature and courses are tailored flawlessly for you. In Generative AI in Practice, renowned futurist Bernard Marr offers readers a deep dive into the captivating universe of GenAI. This comprehensive guide not only introduces the uninitiated to this groundbreaking technology but outlines the profound and unprecedented impact of GenAI on the fabric of business and society. It's set to redefine all our jobs, revolutionize business operations, and question the very foundations of existing business models. Beyond merely altering, GenAI promises to elevate the products and services at the heart of enterprises and intricately weave itself into the tapestry of our daily lives. Through 19 enriching chapters, Marr canvases a vast array of sectors, shedding light on the most innovative real-world GenAI applications through practical examples and how they are molding the contours of various industries including retail, healthcare, education, and finance. Marr discusses the exciting innovations in media and entertainment to the seismic shifts in advertising, customer engagement and beyond, but also critically addresses the risks, challenges, and the future trajectory of GenAI. Throughout the pages of this book, you will: Navigate the complex landscapes of risks and challenges posed by GenAI. Delve into the revolutionary transformation of the job market in the age of GenAI. Discover how retail is evolving with virtual try-ons and AI-powered personalization. Dive deep into the transformative impact on education, offering truly personalized learning experiences. Witness the metamorphosis of healthcare, from AI-aided drug discoveries to custom advice. Explore the boundless potentials in media, design, banking, coding, and even the legal arena. Ideal for professionals, technophiles, and anyone eager to understand the next big thing in technology and its monumental impact on our world, Generative AI In Practice will equip readers with insights on how to implement GenAI, how GenAI is different to traditional AI, and a comprehensive list of generative AI tools in the appendix.

First published in 1996, The Eyes of the Skin has become a classic of architectural theory. For every new intake of students studying Pallasmaa s classic text, The Eyes of the Skin provides a totally fresh understanding of architecture and a new set of insights.

A much-needed guide to implementing new technology in workspaces From experts in the field comes Machine Learning Upgrade: A Data Scientist's Guide to MLOps, LLMs, and ML Infrastructure, a book that provides data scientists and managers with best practices at the intersection of management, large language models (LLMs), machine learning, and data science. This groundbreaking book will change the way that you view the pipeline of data science. The authors provide an introduction to modern machine learning, showing you how it can be viewed as a holistic, end-to-end system--not just shiny new gadget in an otherwise unchanged operational structure. By adopting a data-centric view of the world, you can begin to see unstructured data and LLMs as the foundation upon which you can build countless applications and business solutions. This book explores a whole world of decision making that hasn't been codified yet, enabling you to forge the future using emerging best practices. Gain an understanding of the intersection between large language models and unstructured data Follow the process of building an LLM-powered application using a framework centered on machine learning Discover best practices for training, fine tuning, and evaluating LLMs Integrate LLM applications within larger systems, monitor their performance, and retrain them on new data This book is indispensable for data professionals and business leaders looking to understand LLMs and the entire data science pipeline.

Unlock unprecedented levels of value at your firm by implementing artificial intelligence In The Secrets of AI Value Creation: Practical Guide to Business Value Creation with Artificial Intelligence from Strategy to Execution, a team of recognized artificial intelligence (AI) commentators and consultants delivers a practical, hands-on guide to implementing AI in your firm. In the book, you'll explore critical value drivers and key capabilities that will determine the success or failure of your company's AI initiatives. The authors examine the subject from multiple perspectives, including business, technology, data, algorithmics, and psychology. Organized into four parts and fourteen insightful chapters, the book includes: Concrete examples and real-world case studies illustrating the practical impact of the ideas discussed within Best practices used and common challenges encountered when first incorporating AI into your company's operations A comprehensive framework you can use to navigate the complexities of AI implementation and value creationAn indispensable blueprint for artificial intelligence implementation at your organisation, The Secrets of AI Value Creation is a can't-miss resource for managers, executives, directors, entrepreneurs, founders, data analysts, and business- and tech-side professionals looking for ways to unlock new forms of value in their company.

Take your people skills to the next level with this easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide Let's face it. If you want any sort of success in life, you're going to have to deal with other people at some point. It's also the only way to make friends, meet new colleagues, and even find your special someone. So, why does dealing with other people seem so difficult sometimes? In the newly revised second edition of How to Succeed with People: Remarkably easy ways to engage, influence and motivate almost anyone, bestselling author and international keynote speaker Paul McGee delivers yet another exciting and inspiring guide to improving your communication skills and transforming how you interact with others. You'll learn how to get over your dread of social events and create better relationships at work and in life, as well as: Strategies for holding people's attention when you talk and how to listen and respond appropriately to what others are saying or doing Improve your ability to confront and challenge difficult people in and outside work Develop your skills around how to empathise and support people in tough timesA can't-miss guide on how to boost your understanding of people and your success in dealing with them, this book is perfect for young professionals, managers, executives and supervisors. How to Succeed With People will also prove invaluable in helping your relationships outside of work - from dating to parenting, and from motivating others to difficult conversations. With this book, you can have immediate and actionable advice at your fingertips.

An achievable, realistic, and effective approach to health, wellness, and success for young entrepreneurs and professionals In I'm Never Drinking Again: How to stop drinking so much and change your relationship with alcohol, successful entrepreneur, investor, and mental health advocate Dominic McGregor, now seven years sober, delivers an inspiring and practical roadmap to overcoming the challenges associated with managing the rollercoaster of life. In the book, you'll explore the role alcohol plays in our society and how dangerous it can be when mixed with poor emotional wellbeing and challenges in life. You'll also discover the advantages of questioning your relationship with alcohol, whether sobriety or moderating alcohol can lead to success, and how, if unmanaged, alcohol can take over your life. The author explains: How to manage mental health problems, addictions to alcohol and other drugs, burnout, and other harmful phenomena associated with success How to balance your mental health with your entrepreneurial drive to succeed How to incorporate success at a young age into a healthy and balanced lifestyle Through the authors first-hand experience of successfully scaling two companies, this book is perfect for young entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals. I'm Never Drinking Again will also prove invaluable for anyone who is "sober-curious," as well as those interested in striking a positive and resilient balance between life, work, and play.

Thomas Sajdaks neues Buch beschäftigt sich mit dem Thema Mitarbeitergespräche vor dem Hintergrund sich verändernder Bedingungen auf dem Arbeitsmarkt. Fachkräftemangel, hybride Arbeitsmodelle, die Anforderungen der Generation Z und nicht zuletzt Trends wie Quiet Quitting machen die richtige und wirksame Kommunikation mit den Mitarbeitenden so bedeutsam. Das Buch erklärt, wie durch gezielte Gespräche der Unternehmenserfolg gesteigert werden kann und das Arbeitsklima verbessert wird. Es vermittelt das Mindset und die Methoden, die Mitarbeitergespräche zum Erfolg führen. Praktisch. Schnell und direkt anwendbar - mit dem Buch erhält der Leser eine direkte Schablone für gute und wirkungsvolle Mitarbeitergespräche. Der Aufbau der Gesprächsstrukturen wird logisch durchlaufen, inklusive der Eskalationsstufen dieser Gespräche.Behandelte Themen sind: die Vorbereitung auf Mitarbeitergespräche, der Umgang mit Konflikten, Motivation und Feedback sowie wie Mitarbeitergespräche in eine langfristige Strategie zur Verbesserung der Zusammenarbeit und der Unternehmenskultur eingebunden werden können. Das Buch ist eine direkte Hilfe für alle Führungskräfte und Entscheider, etwas, das sie vor jedem Gespräch aus der Schublade holen können. Und es ist auch interessant für Mitarbeitende. Es kann ihnen einen Einblick in die Gesprächsführung und -struktur geben und ihnen dabei helfen, ihre Anliegen und Ziele im Gespräch besser zu formulieren und zu verfolgen.

The authors have produced an invaluable resource that connects the fields of AI and bone treatment by providing essential insights into the current state and future of AI in bone condition diagnosis and therapy, as well as a methodical examination of machine learning algorithms, deep learning approaches, and their real-world uses. The book explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the diagnosis and treatment of various bone illnesses. The integration of AI approaches in the fields of orthopedics, radiography, tissue engineering, and other areas related to bone are discussed in detail. It covers tissue engineering methods for bone regeneration and investigates the use of AI tools in this area, emphasizing the value of deep learning and how to use AI in tissue engineering efficiently. The book also covers diagnostic and prognostic uses of AI in orthopedics, such as the diagnosis of disorders involving the hip and knee as well as prognoses for therapies. Chapters also look at MRI, trabecular biomechanical strength, and other methods for diagnosing osteoporosis. Other issues the book examines include several uses of AI in pediatric orthopedics, 3D modeling, digital X-ray radiogrammetry, convolutional neural networks for customized care, and digital tomography. With information on the most recent developments and potential future applications, each chapter of the book advances our understanding of how AI might be used to diagnose and treat bone problems. Audience This book will serve as a guide for orthopedic experts, biomedical engineers, faculty members, research scholars, IT specialists, healthcare workers, and hospital administrators.

Managerial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making provides students with a clear introduction to fundamental managerial accounting concepts needed for anyone pursuing a career in accounting or business. By connecting the classroom to the business world through a variety of engaging resources, homework exercises, and real company examples, the book helps students understand the application of accounting principles and techniques in practice. Designed for a one-semester, undergraduate Managerial Accounting course, this international edition helps students get the most out of their accounting course by making practice simple. This edition provides numerous discussions on how managers are increasingly relying on data analytics to solve realistic business problems. Using metric units and currencies and companies from around the globe, this edition is ideal for courses across the world.

Learn the rules of the game of capitalism so you can play to win and build wealth Crash Course on Capitalism and Money: Lessons from the World's Most Expensive City is not your typical personal finance guide. Written by the founders of the top personal finance blog in Singapore, this book acknowledges the frustrations many young people feel as they enter the world of money, and it shows you how to develop the mindset necessary to thrive for the rest of your life. Through visual storytelling, Crash Course on Capitalism and Money melds personal finance, economics, sociology, and psychology to create a book that shows you the path to financial success. If you're ready to rise above discontentment, accept the reality you find yourself in, and put in the work it takes to survive, then thrive in today's world--then this is the book for you. In this book, you'll find a collection of the most popular comics by The Woke Salaryman. The stories are accompanied by commentaries that offer additional context on how each story fits within the bigger framework of approaching the daunting challenge of navigating money, life and purpose in these times. Why you should get the book: It's a guided tour from the perspective of the disillusioned youth who feel like the game is rigged and the odds are stacked against their favor. The comics and illustrated essays make the technical and boring aspects of personal finance more accessible and interesting. Actionable step-by-step tips on how to make your first steps after graduation. The point is not just to make as much money as possible, but rather to think about personal finance as an important strategic aspect in your life, from which you can then achieve your life goals. For young people just beginning their personal finance journeys, as well as anyone who wants to make better financial and life choices while navigating the rules of capitalism and wealth, Crash Course on Capitalism and Money is a fun and enlightening read.

Marine Biology: A Comparative Ecology Approach to Planet Ocean provides a learning tool to those who love the ocean to help them understand and learn about the life that populates it, the extraordinary adaptations of marine organisms to their environment, and the spectacular variety of marine life forms that inhabit the many marine habitats and contribute to the life support system of Planet Ocean.The book introduces marine biology by seeing the ocean through the eyes of its inhabitants, describing the properties of sea water, the surface waters and its currents, and the characteristics of the seabed according to how marine organisms perceive, exploit, and shape them. This book explains to the reader and those who love the ocean not only how to recognize the most common marine organisms and habitats, from the coast to great depths, but it also explains their complex life cycles and the environmental factors controlling their distribution, reproduction, and growth. Finally, the book evaluates the role that living biota play in how different marine ecosystems function, in order to comprehend better their characteristics, peculiarities, and threats.This book offers an up to date and comprehensive text on the study of marine biology, presenting insights into the methodologies scientists have adopted for the study of marine ecosystems. It also includes chapters about human impacts on marine biodiversity, from overfishing to climate change, from pollution (including microplastics), to alien-species invasions, from conservation of marine resources to the restoration of degraded marine habitats.The authors developed this text for Bachelor and Master's level students taking classes on marine biology and marine ecology, but will also interest high-school students and marine enthusiasts (dive masters, tour guides) who wish to deepen their knowledge of marine biology.

Boost your coding output and accuracy with artificial intelligence tools Coding With AI For Dummies introduces you to the many ways that artificial intelligence can make your life as a coder easier. Even if you're brand new to using AI, this book will show you around the new tools that can produce, examine, and fix code for you. With AI, you can automate processes like code documentation, debugging, updating, and optimization. The time saved thanks to AI lets you focus on the core development tasks that make you even more valuable. Learn the secrets behind coding assistant platforms and get step-by-step instructions on how to implement them to make coding a smoother process. Thanks to AI and this Dummies guide, you'll be coding faster and better in no time. Discover all the core coding tasks boosted by artificial intelligence Meet the top AI coding assistance platforms currently on the market Learn how to generate documentation with AI and use AI to keep your code up to date Use predictive tools to help speed up the coding process and eliminate bugsThis is a great Dummies guide for new and experienced programmers alike. Get started with AI coding and expand your programming toolkit with Coding With AI For Dummies.

Speak the languages that power the webWith more high-paying web development jobs opening every day, people with coding and web/app building skills are having no problems finding employment. If you're a would-be developer looking to gain the know-how to build the interfaces, databases, and other features that run modern websites, web apps, and mobile apps, look no further. Web Coding & Development All-in-One For Dummies is your go-to interpreter for speaking the languages that handle those tasks.Get started with a refresher on the rules of coding before diving into the languages that build interfaces, add interactivity to the web, or store and deliver data to sites. When you're ready, jump into guidance on how to put it all together to build a site or create an app.* Get the lowdown on coding basics* Review HTML and CSS* Make sense of JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, and MySQL* Create code for web and mobile appsThere's a whole world of opportunity out there for developers--and this fast-track boot camp is here to help you acquire the skills you need to take your career to new heights!

"How often have you had to deliver a pitch, convey a message or empower an audience with only one chance to get it right? Perhaps a job interview, an important sales presentation, or the announcement of major changes within your organization? Have you ever had a powerful idea that was never adopted because your peers didn't recognize its value? Storytelling is a powerful, analytical approach to frame and deliver a message. Whether delivered verbally in a meeting, documented in a report or built into a presentation, it provides a robust approach that's critical in situations where the stakes are high. It enables you to convey a complex idea quickly, win the acceptance of others, speed-up decision making and demonstrate your contributions as a thought leader. The storytelling methodology described in this book is well-proven. It has been developed based on years of experience building business-critical stories around multi-million-dollar sales opportunities, strategic change initiatives, the introduction of new business models and the launches of ground-breaking technical ideas. This book is organized as story in itself. It will take you on a practical journey illustrated by real-world examples and case studies. Be sure to apply the new ideas that you learn quickly. What you apply successfully will become a habit. Mistakes that you make along the way will become useful lessons. Both will become valuable assets for the future"--

An easy and straightforward stock trading system perfect for investors in any kind of market In How to Be a 20-Minute Trader: A Unique Guide for All Traders in Any Market, celebrated investor and trading educator Jeremy Russell delivers an incisive and one-of-a-kind guide to capitalizing on small movements in stock prices with call options...all within just 20 minutes. The author's system replaces the complicated cauldron of charts, symbols, strategies, and monitors with a straightforward method of predicting several-cent increases in stock prices, buying them before they occur, and selling them a few moments later. You'll find trading techniques that don't rely on hard-to-predict market trends or put your money at the mercy of unanticipated market crashes. You'll also discover: Strategies that don't require additional or specialized training or education in investing A comprehensive system that lacks a long runway, allowing you to get started implementing its lessons immediately A style that makes even complex investing concepts seem easy, simple, and straightforwardThe perfect roadmap to effective trading for investors and traders from all walks of life, How to Be a 20-Minute Trader is an essential resource towards making money in the markets without leaving your cash at risk for more than a few minutes at a time.

Solar energy offers a ubiquitous, inexhaustible, clean, and highly efficient way of meeting the energy needs of the twenty-first century. As with other technologies, the first step to achieving success is to have a firm understanding of the basic science of solar energy and how to utilize it. Physics of Solar Energy and Energy Storageis designed to provide a solid footing in these basics, which will serve as the foundation of research and development in new solar engineering technologies in the years to come. The Second Edition is streamlined and updated to present the content within the context of the global recognition of global warming and the phasing out of fossil fuel that has emerged in the decade since the First Edition was published. Readers will come away with a better understanding of the trends and technologies that are impacting key solar energy applications like solar cells, solar thermal power generators, solar water heaters, solar photochemistry applications, and solar space heating-cooling systems.

Created by the highly experienced training specialists of Balmert Consulting, the Study Guide uses training best practices to help affix the principals of Alive & Well in the minds of professional students. The use of strategically-crafted questions--both at the beginning and end of each review session--allows the student to work with the material conceptually, becoming more familiar and facile with it. This Study Guide was originally developed in response to multiple requests from readers of Alive & Well who--enthusiastic about the messages and ideas in the book--wanted to find ways to make it become part of their operation's safety culture and practices.