-Titulo Original : Programming In Fortran 90 A First Course For Engineers And Scientists-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Fortran 90 is the most radical revision ever of this popular language, bringing it up to date with current thinking in programming language development. This is the first book aimed directly at problem solving for Engineers and Scientists using the new features of Fortran 90. It can be used as a complete text for students learning Fortran for the first time. It is also a conversion text for those updating from Fortran 77, as differences between Fortran 90 and Fortran 77 are outlined. Array handling and subroutine structures are dealt with as these are a prominent feature of engineers programs. Emphasis is put on problem exercises for students and on substantial case histories. Model answers to all exercises and cases are given. The programs are available on the Internet via anonymous ftp. From the Publisher Fortran 90 is the most radical revision of this popular language, bringing it up to date with current thinking in programming language development. This excellent guide targets problem solving for engineers and scientists using the new features with emphasis on array handling and subroutine structures. Lists the differences between Fortran 90 and 77. Includes scores of exercises and substantial case histories with model solutions. The programs are available on the Internet by anonymous ftp. From the Inside Flap Fortran 90 is the most radical revision ever of this popular language, bringing it up to date with current thinking in programming language development. This is the first book aimed directly at problem solving for Engineers and Scientists using the new features of Fortran 90. It can be used as a complete text for students learning Fortran for the first time. It is also a conversion text for those updating from Fortran 77, as differences between Fortran 90 and Fortran 77 are outlined. Array handling and subroutine structures are dealt with as these are a prominent feature of engineers’ programs. Emphasis is put on problem exercises for students and on substantial case histories. Model answers to all exercises and cases are given. The programs are available on the Internet via anonymous ftp. From the Back Cover Fortran 90 is the most radical revision ever of this popular language, bringing it up to date with current thinking in programming language development. This is the first book aimed directly at problem solving for Engineers and Scientists using the new features of Fortran 90. It can be used as a complete text for students learning Fortran for the first time. It is also a conversion text for those updating from Fortran 77, as differences between Fortran 90 and Fortran 77 are outlined. Array handling and subroutine structures are dealt with as these are a prominent feature of engineers’ programs. Emphasis is put on problem exercises for students and on substantial case histories. Model answers to all exercises and cases are given. The programs are available on the Internet via anonymous ftp. About the Author I. M. Smith is the author of Programming in Fortran 90: A First Course for Engineers and Scientists, published by Wiley...

-Titulo Original : Robot Modeling And Control-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Robot Modeling and Control introduces the fundamentals of robot modeling and control and provides background material on terminology, linear algebra, dynamical systems and stability theory, followed by detailed coverage of forward and in-verse kinematics, Jacobians, Lagrangian dynamics, motion planning, robust and adaptive motion and force control, and com-puter vision. Both basic and advanced material is presented in a style that is readable and mathematically rigorous. The book provides relevant applications from industrial robotics and mobile robotics. Suitable for a one or two term course, this text is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate students from electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, and mathematics and can be used as a research reference. Many detailed worked examples and extensive problems illustrate theory and point the reader to more advanced topics. From the Inside Flap The coverage is unparalleled in both depth and breadth. No other text that I have seen offers a better complete overview of modern robotic manipulation and robot control. -- Bradley Bishop , United States Naval Academy Based on the highly successful classic, Robot Dynamics and Control, by Spong and Vidyasagar (Wiley, 1989), Robot Modeling and Control offers a thoroughly up-to-date, self-contained introduction to the field. The text presents basic and advanced material in a style that is at once readable and mathematically rigorous. Key Features A step-by-step computational approach helps you derive and compute the forward kinematics, inverse kinematics, and Jacobians for the most common robot designs. Detailed coverage of vision and visual servo control enables you to program robots to manipulate objects sensed by cameras. An entire chapter on dynamics prepares you to compute the dynamics of the most common manipulator designs. The most common motion planning and trajectory generation algorithms are presented in an elementary style. The comprehensive treatment of motion and force control includes both basic and advanced methods. The text’s treatment of geometric nonlinear control is more readable than in more advanced texts. Many worked examples and an extensive list of problems illustrate all aspects of the theory. About the authors Mark W. Spong is Donald Biggar Willett Professor of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Spong is the 2005 President of the IEEE Control Systems Society and past Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology. Seth Hutchinson is currently a Professor at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, and a senior editor of the IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation. He has published extensively on the topics of robotics and computer vision. Mathukumalli Vidyasagar is currently Executive Vice President in charge of Advanced Technology at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India s largest IT firm. Dr. Vidyasagar was formerly the director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), under Government of India’s Ministry of Defense. From the Back Cover The coverage is unparalleled in both depth and breadth. No other text that I have seen offers a better complete overview of modern robotic manipulation and robot control. -- Bradley Bishop , United States Naval Academy Based on the highly successful classic, Robot Dynamics and Control, by Spong and Vidyasagar (Wiley, 1989), Robot Modeling and Control offers a thoroughly up-to-date, self-contained introduction to the field. The text presents basic and advanced material in a style that is at once readable and mathematically rigorous. Key Features A step-by-step computational approach helps you derive and compute the forward kinematics, inverse kinematics, and Jacobians for the most common robot designs. Detailed coverage of vision and visual servo control enables you to ...

-Titulo Original : Sonar For Practising Engineers-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: The first book exclusively on sonar and sonar technology. Written by an engineer (with over 40 years of experience in the field) for engineers. Taking an engineering approach rather than a physics/math one it provides an understanding of the basic principles of sonar and develops the formulae and rules of thumb for sonar design and performance analysis. From the Inside Flap The aims of the book - written by a practising engineer for practising engineers - are to provide an understanding of the basic principles of sonar and, to develop formulae and rules of thumb for sonar design and performance analysis. Ashley Waite uses his long experience in the design, trials and performance analysis of sonar systems to provide practical guidance and solutions to problems encountered by sonar engineers and technicians. The books divides into the following parts: * Equipment parameters: the motion of sound in an elastic medium; definitions of sound intensity and source level; the use of projector arrays to increase the source level; the use of hydrophone arrays to improve the signal to noise ratio of a wanted sound. * The propagation of sound in the sea and the backgrounds to detection: spreading and absorption losses; propagation modes and simple modelling; noise and reverberation; the sonar equations * Practical sonar systems: passive and active sonar systems; passive broadband, narrowband, intercept and communications (as a special case of intercept) sonars; active sonars for the detection of submarines, mines and torpedoes. Sonar for Practising Engineers, third edition, covers all aspects of sonar systems and has extensive worked examples. No prior knowledge of sonar is assumed and the physical principles and mathematics will be readily understood by engineers, technicians and students of underwater acoustics. New to this edition, are end-of-chapter exercises and solutions for self assessment and training. From the Back Cover The aims of the book - written by a practising engineer for practising engineers - are to provide an understanding of the basic principles of sonar and, to develop formulae and rules of thumb for sonar design and performance analysis. Ashley Waite uses his long experience in the design, trials and performance analysis of sonar systems to provide practical guidance and solutions to problems encountered by sonar engineers and technicians. The books divides into the following parts: * Equipment parameters: the motion of sound in an elastic medium; definitions of sound intensity and source level; the use of projector arrays to increase the source level; the use of hydrophone arrays to improve the signal to noise ratio of a wanted sound. * The propagation of sound in the sea and the backgrounds to detection: spreading and absorption losses; propagation modes and simple modelling; noise and reverberation; the sonar equations * Practical sonar systems: passive and active sonar systems; passive broadband, narrowband, intercept and communications (as a special case of intercept) sonars; active sonars for the detection of submarines, mines and torpedoes. Sonar for Practising Engineers, third edition, covers all aspects of sonar systems and has extensive worked examples. No prior knowledge of sonar is assumed and the physical principles and mathematics will be readily understood by engineers, technicians and students of underwater acoustics. New to this edition, are end-of-chapter exercises and solutions for self assessment and training. About the Author ASHLEY WAITE retired from the UK Ministry of Defence in 1990 after 40 years of Underwater Warfare Research at Portland. He then joined Thomson Marconi Sonar (now Thales Underwater Systems Limited) as a Consultant for a further 10 years. He still maintains an involvement with sonar in a freelance capacity...

-Titulo Original : Secrets And Lies Digital Security In A Networked World-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Bestselling author Bruce Schneier offers his expert guidance on achieving security on a network Internationally recognized computer security expert Bruce Schneier offers a practical, straightforward guide to achieving security throughout computer networks. Schneier uses his extensive field experience with his own clients to dispel the myths that often mislead IT managers as they try to build secure systems. This practical guide provides readers with a better understanding of why protecting information is harder in the digital world, what they need to know to protect digital information, how to assess business and corporate security needs, and much more. * Walks the reader through the real choices they have now for digital security and how to pick and choose the right one to meet their business needs * Explains what cryptography can and cant do in achieving digital security Review “…The security technologies available are described in a user-friendly way without going into depth...” ( Computer Bulletin, January 2005) “…peppered with lively anecdotes and aphorisms, making it a really accessible read...” (The ISSG Magazine, Autumn, 2004) “…fascinating read…peppered with lively anecdotes…” (The ISSG Magazine, October 2004) ...make yourself better informed. Read this book. (CVu, The Journal of the ACCU, Vol 16(3), June 2004) From the Inside Flap A primer in practical computer security aimed at those shopping, communicating, or doing business online almost everyone, in other words. The Economist Viruses. Identity theft. Corporate espionage. National secrets compromised. Can anyone promise security in our digital world? The man who introduced cryptography to the boardroom says no. But in this fascinating read, he shows us how to come closer by developing security measures in terms of context, tools, and strategy. Security is a process, not a product one that system administrators and corporate executives alike must understand to survive. This book is of value to anyone whose business depends on safe use of e-mail, the Web, or other networked communications. If that s not yet everybody, it soon will be. Stephen H. Wildstrom, BusinessWeek It s not often that a truly outstanding book is written for both technical users and management. Fortunately, Secrets and Lies pulls off this feat rather well. Dustin Puryear, Linux Schneier . . . peppers the book with lively anecdotes and aphorisms, making it unusually accessible. Los Angeles Times From the Back Cover A primer in practical computer security aimed at those shopping, communicating, or doing business online almost everyone, in other words. The Economist Viruses. Identity theft. Corporate espionage. National secrets compromised. Can anyone promise security in our digital world? The man who introduced cryptography to the boardroom says no. But in this fascinating read, he shows us how to come closer by developing security measures in terms of context, tools, and strategy. Security is a process, not a product one that system administrators and corporate executives alike must understand to survive. This book is of value to anyone whose business depends on safe use of e-mail, the Web, or other networked communications. If that s not yet everybody, it soon will be. Stephen H. Wildstrom, BusinessWeek It s not often that a truly outstanding book is written for both technical users and management. Fortunately, Secrets and Lies pulls off this feat rather well. Dustin Puryear, Linux Schneier . . . peppers the book with lively anecdotes and aphorisms, making it unusually accessible. Los Angeles Times About the Author Bruce Schneier is the founder and CTO of Counterpane Internet Security, Inc., the recognized leader in network security services. The bestselling author of Beyond Fear: Thinking Sensibly About Security in an Uncertain World and Applied Cryptography, he is an intern...

-Titulo Original : Modeling And Analysis Of Dynamic Systems-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: The third edition of Modeling and Anaysis of Dynamic Systems continues to present students with the methodology applicable to the modeling and analysis of a variety of dynamic systems, regardless of their physical origin. It includes detailed modeling of mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems. Models are developed in the form of state-variable equations, input-output differential equations, transfer functions, and block diagrams. The Laplace transform is used for analytical solutions. Computer solutions are based on MATLAB and Simulink. Examples include both linear and nonlinear systems. An introduction is given to the modeling and design tools for feedback control systems. The text offers considerable flexibility in the selection of material for a specific course. Students majoring in many different engineering disciplines have used the text. Such courses are frequently followed by control-system design courses in the various disciplines. About the Author Charles M. Close and Dean K. Frederick are the authors of Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley...

-Titulo Original : Mastering Data Warehouse Design: Relational And Dimensional Techniques-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: A cutting-edge response to Ralph Kimballs challenge to the data warehouse community that answers some tough questions about the effectiveness of the relational approach to data warehousing Written by one of the best-known exponents of the Bill Inmon approach to data warehousing Addresses head-on the tough issues raised by Kimball and explains how to choose the best modeling technique for solving common data warehouse design problems Weighs the pros and cons of relational vs. dimensional modeling techniques Focuses on tough modeling problems, including creating and maintaining keys and modeling calendars, hierarchies, transactions, and data quality From the Inside Flap At last, a balanced approach to data warehousing that leverages the techniques pioneered by Ralph Kimball and Bill Inmon Since its groundbreaking inception, the approach to understanding data warehousing has been split into two mindsets: Ralph Kimball, who pioneered the use of dimensional modeling techniques for building the data warehouse, and Bill Inmon, who introduced the Corporate Information Factory and leads those who believe in using relational modeling techniques for the data warehouse. Mastering Data Warehouse Design successfully merges Inmons data ware- house design philosophies with Kimballs data mart design philosophies to provide you with a compelling and complete overview of exactly what is involved in designing and building a sustainable and extensible data warehouse. Most data warehouse managers, designers, and developers are familiar with the open letter written by Ralph Kimball in 2001 to the data warehouse community in which he challenged those in the Inmon camp to answer some tough questions about the effectiveness of the relational approach. Cowritten by one of the best-known experts of the Inmon approach, Claudia Imhoff, this team of authors addresses head-on the challenging questions raised by Kimball in his letter and offers a how-to guide on the appropriate use of both relational and dimensional modeling in a comprehensive business intelligence environment. In addition, youll learn the authors take on issues such as: Which approach has been found most successful in data warehouse environments at companies spanning virtually all major industrial sectors The pros and cons of relational vs. dimensional modeling techniques so developers can decide on the best approach for their projects Why the architecture should include a data warehouse built on relational data modeling concepts The construction and utilization of keys, the historical nature of the data warehouse, hierarchies, and transactional data Technical issues needed to ensure that the data warehouse design meets appropriate performance expectations Relational modeling techniques for ensuring optimum data warehouse performance and handling changes to data over time From the Back Cover At last, a balanced approach to data warehousing that leverages the techniques pioneered by Ralph Kimball and Bill Inmon Since its groundbreaking inception, the approach to understanding data warehousing has been split into two mindsets: Ralph Kimball, who pioneered the use of dimensional modeling techniques for building the data warehouse, and Bill Inmon, who introduced the Corporate Information Factory and leads those who believe in using relational modeling techniques for the data warehouse. Mastering Data Warehouse Design successfully merges Inmons data ware- house design philosophies with Kimballs data mart design philosophies to provide you with a compelling and complete overview of exactly what is involved in designing and building a sustainable and extensible data warehouse. Most data warehouse managers, designers, and developers are familiar with the open letter written by Ralph Kimball in 2001 to the data warehouse community in which he challenged those in the Inmon camp to answer some tough questions about the effectiveness of...

-Titulo Original : Practical Cryptography-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Security is the number one concern for businesses worldwide. The gold standard for attaining security is cryptography because it provides the most reliable tools for storing or transmitting digital information. Written by Niels Ferguson, lead cryptographer for Counterpane, Bruce Schneiers security company, and Bruce Schneier himself, this is the much anticipated follow-up book to Schneiers seminal encyclopedic reference, Applied Cryptography, Second Edition (0-471-11709-9), which has sold more than 150,000 copies. Niels Ferguson (Amsterdam, Netherlands) is a cryptographic engineer and consultant at Counterpane Internet Security. He has extensive experience in the creation and design of security algorithms, protocols, and multinational security infrastructures. Previously, Ferguson was a cryptographer for DigiCash and CWI. At CWI he developed the first generation of off-line payment protocols. He has published numerous scientific papers. Bruce Schneier (Minneapolis, MN) is Founder and Chief Technical Officer at Counterpane Internet Security, a managed-security monitoring company. He is also the author of Secrets and Lies: Digital Security in a Networked World (0-471-25311-1). From the Inside Flap Two of the world s top experts in cryptography teach you how to secure your digital future In today s world, security is a top concern for businesses worldwide. Without a secure computer system, you don t make money, you don t expand, and bottom line you don t survive. Cryptography holds great promise as the technology to provide security in cyberspace. Amazingly enough, no literature exists about how to implement cryptography and how to incorporate it into real-world systems. With Practical Cryptography, an author team of international renown provides you with the first hands-on cryptographic product implementation guide, bridging the gap between cryptographic theory and real-world cryptographic applications. This follow-up guide to the bestselling Applied Cryptography dives in and explains the how-to of cryptography. You ll find discussions on: Practical rules for choosing and using cryptographic primitives, from block ciphers to digital signatures Implementing cryptographic algorithms and systems in a secure way on today s computers A consistent design philosophy to ensure that every part of the system achieves the required security level Why security affects every part of the system, and why it has to be a primary goal of the project How simple interfaces for cryptographic primitives reduce system complexity and increase system security From the Back Cover Two of the world s top experts in cryptography teach you how to secure your digital future In today s world, security is a top concern for businesses worldwide. Without a secure computer system, you don t make money, you don t expand, and bottom line you don t survive. Cryptography holds great promise as the technology to provide security in cyberspace. Amazingly enough, no literature exists about how to implement cryptography and how to incorporate it into real-world systems. With Practical Cryptography, an author team of international renown provides you with the first hands-on cryptographic product implementation guide, bridging the gap between cryptographic theory and real-world cryptographic applications. This follow-up guide to the bestselling Applied Cryptography dives in and explains the how-to of cryptography. You ll find discussions on: Practical rules for choosing and using cryptographic primitives, from block ciphers to digital signatures Implementing cryptographic algorithms and systems in a secure way on today s computers A consistent design philosophy to ensure that every part of the system achieves the required security level Why security affects every part of the system, and why it has to be a primary goal of the project How simple interfaces for cryptographic primitives reduce system complexity and increa...

-Titulo Original : Optimum Array Processing: Part IV Of Detection, Estimation, And Modulation Theory-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Well-known authority, Dr. Van Trees updates array signal processing for todays technology This is the most up-to-date and thorough treatment of the subject available Written in the same accessible style as Van Trees earlier classics, this completely new work covers all modern applications of array signal processing, from biomedicine to wireless communications Review ...an integrated presentation of classical and statistical array processing...develops synthesis techniques... ( SciTech Book News, Vol. 26, No. 2, June 2002) From the Inside Flap Once again, Harry Van Trees has written the definitive textbook and research reference. -Norman L. Owsley Office of Naval Research, IPA University of Rhode Island A comprehensive treatment of optimum array processing Array processing plays an important role in many diverse application areas, including radar, sonar, communications, seismology, radio astronomy, tomography, and cellular communications. Optimum Array Processing gives an integrated presentation of classical and statistical array processing. Classical analysis and synthesis techniques for linear and planar arrays are developed. A statistical characterization of space-time random processes is provided. Many different aspects of optimum array processing are covered, including waveform estimation, adaptive beamforming, parameter estimation, and signal detection. Both plane-wave signals and spatially spread signals are studied, and all results are developed in a pedagogically sound manner. This book provides a fundamental understanding of array processing that is ample preparation for research or implementation of actual array processing systems. It provides a comprehensive synthesis of the array processing literature and includes more than 2,000 references. Readers will find an extensive variety of models and criteria for study and comparison, realistic examples and practical applications of optimum algorithms, challenging problems that expand the books material, and detailed derivations of important results. A supplemental Web site is available that contains MATLAB(r) scripts for most of the figures used in the book so readers can explore diverse scenarios. The book uses results from Parts I and III of Detection, Estimation, and Modulation Theory. These two books have been reprinted in paperback for availability. For students in signal processing or professionals looking for thorough understanding of array processing theory, Optimum Array Processing provides authoritative, comprehensive coverage in the same clear manner as the earlier parts of Detection, Estimation, and Modulation Theory. From the Back Cover Once again, Harry Van Trees has written the definitive textbook and research reference. -Norman L. Owsley Office of Naval Research, IPA University of Rhode Island A comprehensive treatment of optimum array processing Array processing plays an important role in many diverse application areas, including radar, sonar, communications, seismology, radio astronomy, tomography, and cellular communications. Optimum Array Processing gives an integrated presentation of classical and statistical array processing. Classical analysis and synthesis techniques for linear and planar arrays are developed. A statistical characterization of space-time random processes is provided. Many different aspects of optimum array processing are covered, including waveform estimation, adaptive beamforming, parameter estimation, and signal detection. Both plane-wave signals and spatially spread signals are studied, and all results are developed in a pedagogically sound manner. This book provides a fundamental understanding of array processing that is ample preparation for research or implementation of actual array processing systems. It provides a comprehensive synthesis of the array processing literature and includes more than 2,000 references. Readers will f...

-Titulo Original : Pentaho Kettle Solutions Building Open Source Etlsolutions With Pentaho Data Integration-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: A complete guide to Pentaho Kettle, the Pentaho Data lntegration toolset for ETL This practical book is a complete guide to installing, configuring, and managing Pentaho Kettle. If you’re a database administrator or developer, you’ll first get up to speed on Kettle basics and how to apply Kettle to create ETL solutions-before progressing to specialized concepts such as clustering, extensibility, and data vault models. Learn how to design and build every phase of an ETL solution. Shows developers and database administrators how to use the open-source Pentaho Kettle for enterprise-level ETL processes (Extracting, Transforming, and Loading data) Assumes no prior knowledge of Kettle or ETL, and brings beginners thoroughly up to speed at their own pace Explains how to get Kettle solutions up and running, then follows the 34 ETL subsystems model, as created by the Kimball Group, to explore the entire ETL lifecycle, including all aspects of data warehousing with Kettle Goes beyond routine tasks to explore how to extend Kettle and scale Kettle solutions using a distributed “cloud” Get the most out of Pentaho Kettle and your data warehousing with this detailed guide-from simple single table data migration to complex multisystem clustered data integration tasks. From the Inside Flap The ultimate resource on building and deploying data integration solutions with Kettle Kettle is a scaleable and extensible open source ETL and data integration tool that lets you extract data from databases, flat and XML files, web services, ERP systems, and OLAP cubes. It provides over 120 built-in transformation steps to validate, cleanse, and conform data, as well as numerous options to load data into data warehouses and many other targets. Kettle is a comprehensive, low-cost alternative to traditional data integration tools like Informatica PowerCenter, IBM InfoSphere DataStage, and BusinessObjects Data Integrator. This book explains in detail how to use Kettle to create, test, and deploy your own ETL and data integration solutions. Youll learn to use Kettles programs to create transformations and jobs, use version control, audit data, and schedule your ETL solution. Then youll progress to more advanced concepts such as clustering and cloud computing, real-time data integration, loading a Data Vault model, and extending Kettle by building your own plugins. In addition, youll find hands-on examples and case studies that show exactly how to put Kettles features into practice. Explore the components of the Kettle ETL toolset Discover how to install and configure Kettle and connect it to various data sources and targets Design and build every aspect of an ETL solution using Kettle Learn how to load a data warehouse with Kettle Understand the steps for deploying and scheduling ETL solutions Gain the skills to integrate Kettle with third-party products Learn to extend Kettle and build your own plugins Use clustering and cloud computing to scale and improve the performance of your Kettle ETL solutions Find out how to use Kettle for real-time data integration From the Back Cover The ultimate resource on building and deploying data integration solutions with Kettle Kettle is a scaleable and extensible open source ETL and data integration tool that lets you extract data from databases, flat and XML files, web services, ERP systems, and OLAP cubes. It provides over 120 built-in transformation steps to validate, cleanse, and conform data, as well as numerous options to load data into data warehouses and many other targets. Kettle is a comprehensive, low-cost alternative to traditional data integration tools like Informatica PowerCenter, IBM InfoSphere DataStage, and BusinessObjects Data Integrator. This book explains in detail how to use Kettle to create, test, and deploy your own ETL and data integration solutions. Youll learn to use Kettles programs to create transformations and jobs,...

-Titulo Original : Gimp Bible-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: The ultimate reference and guide to the GNU image manipulationprogram GIMP is a free, Photoshop-like image manipulation program, andas its use grows, so does the demand for detailed instruction onhow to get the very most out of it. GIMP Bible is the mostcomprehensive and current independent GIMP reference available thatgoes beyond official documentation. If youre a digital artist or photographer, the step-by-stepexplanations in this authoritative guide show you how to power-useGIMP throughout a production pipeline. Topics include understandingthe GIMP interface and how to work with it, how to use all ofGIMPs tools to create high-quality images, GIMPs default filtersand plug-ins, advanced techniques for customization with Python andScheme scripting, and much more. GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free graphics editorthat runs on Linux, Windows, or Macs; it is used to process digitalgraphics and photographs including creating graphics and logos,resizing and cropping photos, altering colors, combining images,creating basic GIF animated images, and more Whether youre a digital artist, professional photographer, orbeginner, this detailed how-to shows you best practices, valuabletechniques, and helpful tips for getting the most out of GIMP foryour projects Topics include the GIMP interface and how to work with it,in-depth description of GIMPs tools and how to use them to createhigh-quality images, a comprehensive reference for all of GIMPsdefault filters and common plug-ins, and advanced customizationwith Python and Scheme scripting Get the most out of this free image editing tool for yourproduction pipeline with the GIMP Bible. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of file. From the Back Cover The most current and comprehensive desktop GIMP reference youllfind! Create dazzling digital graphics using GIMP Edit photos, paint, create animation, batch process-youcan do it all with the free, open-source GNU Image ManipulationProgram (GIMP) and the instruction in this comprehensive GIMPBible. This valuable book first introduces you to GIMPs interfaceand tools, then clearly shows you how to manage an entireproduction pipeline and produce high-quality images. If youre anartist, photographer, Web designer, or animator using GIMP, this isthe book you need to succeed. Find out what GIMP can and cant do-and master all of itstools Learn to use layers, paths, channels, and colors effectively Start painting in GIMP with improved paint dynamics Master a slew of filters and masks and see how to automatetasks Animate by hand or add effects to video with the GIMP AnimationPackage Intelligently resize images with Liquid Rescale Create custom effects with scripting and other advancedtechniques Companion Web SiteFind the latest GIMP updates, as well as support materials forthe books tutorials and supplemental tutorials atwiley /go/GIMPBible . The site also includes links to themost current versions of GIMP plug-ins, tips on how to installthem, and a blog where you can ask questions pertaining to the GIMPBible. Digital images are sampled into a grid of pixels Control image desaturation with the Channel Mixer Apply textures painted in GIMP to a character model Use GIMP to create high-quality images Learn all features, functions, and tools Master default filters and common plug-ins About the Author Jason van Gumster is a production artist at Hand TurkeyStudios, where he specializes in using open-source tools to produceanimations and visual effects for television, film, and videogames. In addition to GIMP, he is well-versed in a broad spectrumof open-source tools including Blender, Inkscape, Cinelerra, andScribus. Robert Shimonski is a senior-level systems and networkengineer with over 15 years of production experience working withenterprise applications, systems, and solutions. He is an expert inWeb and digital media...

-Titulo Original : Linear Programming And Network Flows-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: The authoritative guide to modeling and solving complex problems with linear programming-extensively revised, expanded, and updated The only book to treat both linear programming techniques and network flows under one cover, Linear Programming and Network Flows, Fourth Edition has been completely updated with the latest developments on the topic. This new edition continues to successfully emphasize modeling concepts, the design and analysis of algorithms, and implementation strategies for problems in a variety of fields, including industrial engineering, management science, operations research, computer science, and mathematics. The book begins with basic results on linear algebra and convex analysis, and a geometrically motivated study of the structure of polyhedral sets is provided. Subsequent chapters include coverage of cycling in the simplex method, interior point methods, and sensitivity and parametric analysis. Newly added topics in the Fourth Edition include: The cycling phenomenon in linear programming and the geometry of cycling Duality relationships with cycling Elaboration on stable factorizations and implementation strategies Stabilized column generation and acceleration of Benders and Dantzig-Wolfe decomposition methods Line search and dual ascent ideas for the out-of-kilter algorithm Heap implementation comments, negative cost circuit insights, and additional convergence analyses for shortest path problems The authors present concepts and techniques that are illustrated by numerical examples along with insights complete with detailed mathematical analysis and justification. An emphasis is placed on providing geometric viewpoints and economic interpretations as well as strengthening the understanding of the fundamental ideas. Each chapter is accompanied by Notes and References sections that provide historical developments in addition to current and future trends. Updated exercises allow readers to test their comprehension of the presented material, and extensive references provide resources for further study. Linear Programming and Network Flows, Fourth Edition is an excellent book for linear programming and network flow courses at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also a valuable resource for applied scientists who would like to refresh their understanding of linear programming and network flow techniques. Review The book can be used both as reference and as textbook for advanced undergraduate students and first-year graduate students in the fields of industrial engineering, management, operation research, computer science, mathematics and other engineering disciplines that deal with the subjects of linear programming and network flows. (Zentralblatt MATH, 2011) From the Inside Flap The authoritative guide to modeling and solving complex problems with linear programming-extensively revised, expanded, and updated The only book to treat both linear programming techniques and network flows under one cover, Linear Programming and Network Flows, Fourth Edition has been completely updated with the latest developments on the topic. This new edition continues to successfully emphasize modeling concepts, the design and analysis of algorithms, and implementation strategies for problems in a variety of fields, including industrial engineering, management science, operations research, computer science, and mathematics. The book begins with basic results on linear algebra and convex analysis, and a geometrically motivated study of the structure of polyhedral sets is provided. Subsequent chapters include coverage of cycling in the simplex method, interior point methods, and sensitivity and parametric analysis. Newly added topics in the Fourth Edition include: The cycling phenomenon in linear programming and the geometry of cycling Duality relationships with cycling Elaboration on stable factorizations and implementation strategies St...

-Titulo Original : Analysis And Design Of Analog Integrated Circuits, 5th Edition-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: This is the only comprehensive book in the market for engineers that covers the design of CMOS and bipolar analog integrated circuits. The fifth edition retains its completeness and updates the coverage of bipolar and CMOS circuits. A thorough analysis of a new low-voltage bipolar operational amplifier has been added to Chapters 6, 7, 9, and 11. Chapter 12 has been updated to include a fully differential folded cascode operational amplifier example. With its streamlined and up-to-date coverage, more engineers will turn to this resource to explore key concepts in the field. Review Intended both for students and as a reference for working engineers, the fifth edition of this popular engineering textbook is updated to include discussions of newly available integrated circuits as well as general advances in the field. Drawn from material taught to high level seniors and graduate students at the University of Californias Berkeley and Davis engineering departments, the work covers such topics as the physics of bipolar and MOS transistors, the technology of integrated circuit (IC) fabrication and the design and uses of operational amplifiers as well as many advanced topics in IC principles and design. ( Reference and Research Book News, February 2011) About the Author Paul R. Gray received the BS, MS, and PhD degrees from the University of Arizona. He joined the University of California, Berkeley in 1971 with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences.Grays research interests include bipolar and MOS circuit design, electro thermal interactions in integrated circuits, device modeling, telecommunications circuits, and analog-digital interfaces on analog integrated circuits. He is a member of numerous engineering and computer science organizations and is highly regarded in the field. Gray also holds several prizes, including the IEEE R.W.G. Baker Prize, IEEE Morris K Liebman award, IEEE Solid-State Circuits award, and many more...

-Titulo Original : The Data Model Resource Book, Vol. 3 Universal Patterns For Data Modeling-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: This third volume of the best-selling Data Model Resource Book series revolutionizes the data modeling discipline by answering the question How can you save significant time while improving the quality of any type of data modeling effort? In contrast to the first two volumes, this new volume focuses on the fundamental, underlying patterns that affect over 50 percent of most data modeling efforts. These patterns can be used to considerably reduce modeling time and cost, to jump-start data modeling efforts, as standards and guidelines to increase data model consistency and quality, and as an objective source against which an enterprise can evaluate data models. From the Inside Flap Universal Patterns for Data Modeling is essential reading for anyone undertaking commercial data modeling. The Data Model Resource Book series represents the most important contribution to the data modeling discipline in the last decade. Dr. Graeme Simsion, author of Data Modeling Essentials and Data Modeling Theory and Practice This third volume of the bestselling Data Model Resource Book series revolutionizes the data modeling discipline by answering the question How can you save significant time while improving the quality of any type of data modeling effort? In contrast to the first two volumes, this new volume focuses on the fundamental, underlying patterns that affect over 50 percent of most data modeling efforts. These patterns can be used to considerably reduce modeling time and cost, to jump-start data modeling efforts, as standards and guidelines to increase data model consistency and quality, and as an objective source against which an enterprise can evaluate data models. For each pattern, numerous alternatives are provided, ranging from very specific to very generalized ways of modeling. Len Silverston and Paul Agnew point out the pros and cons of these alternatives and provide guidelines to help you make appropriate decisions depending on the set of circumstances faced. In developing and documenting these patterns, the authors share an invaluable set of foundational tools for anyone involved in data modeling, from the novice to the expert. The authors show you how to: Model the most prevalent data modeling constructs such as ways to model roles, hierarchies, classifications, statuses, contact information, and business rules Re-use a powerful library of core patterns for data modeling Model at different levels of generalization Evaluate the pros and cons of specific versus generalized models Apply the patterns in many types of data modeling efforts, such as prototypes, applications, enterprise data models, data warehouses, and master data management efforts Gain buy-in regarding the use of patterns and/or standardizing on these patterns From the Back Cover Universal Patterns for Data Modeling is essential reading for anyone undertaking commercial data modeling. The Data Model Resource Book series represents the most important contribution to the data modeling discipline in the last decade. Dr. Graeme Simsion, author of Data Modeling Essentials and Data Modeling Theory and Practice This third volume of the bestselling Data Model Resource Book series revolutionizes the data modeling discipline by answering the question How can you save significant time while improving the quality of any type of data modeling effort? In contrast to the first two volumes, this new volume focuses on the fundamental, underlying patterns that affect over 50 percent of most data modeling efforts. These patterns can be used to considerably reduce modeling time and cost, to jump-start data modeling efforts, as standards and guidelines to increase data model consistency and quality, and as an objective source against which an enterprise can evaluate data models. For each pattern, numerous alternatives are provided, ranging from very specific to very generalized ways of modeling. Len Silv...

-Titulo Original : Requirements Engineering From System Goals To Uml Models To Software Specifications-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: The book presents both the current state of the art in requirements engineering and a systematic method for engineering high-quality requirements, broken down into four parts. The first part introduces fundamental concepts and principles including the aim and scope of requirements engineering, the products and processes involved, requirements qualities to aim at and flaws to avoid, and the critical role of requirements engineering in system and software engineering. The second part of the book is devoted to system modeling in the specific context of engineering requirements. It presents a multi-view modeling framework that integrates complementary techniques for modeling the system-as-is and the system-to-be. The third part of the book reviews goal-based reasoning techniques to support the various steps of the KAOS method. The fourth part of the book goes beyond requirements engineering to discuss the mapping from goal-oriented requirements to software specifications and to software architecture. Online software will accompany the book and will add value to both classroom and self-study by enabling students to build models and specifications involved in the book’s exercises and case studies, helping them to discover the latest RE technology solutions. Instructor resources such as slides, figures and handouts are available from an accompanying website. From the Inside Flap This book provides a systematic and practical approach to the engineering of high-quality requirements. It covers the entire requirements lifecycle and integrates state-of-the-art techniques for requirements elicitation, evaluation, specification, analysis, and evolution. Modeling plays a central role. A method is presented for building and analyzing a multi-view model of the target system, where each step is supported by heuristic rules, tactics, modeling patterns, and bad smells to avoid. Highlights include: A comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of requirements engineering, including techniques for: requirements elicitation and reuse, risk analysis, conflict management, and requirements prioritization; requirements specification, inspection, validation, and verification; traceability management and change control. An in-depth treatment of system modelling for requirements engineering, including constructive techniques for modeling system goals, conceptual objects, responsibilities among system agents, operations, scenarios and intended behaviors, and countermeasures to anticipated hazards and threats. A variety of techniques for model-based evaluation of alternative options, model refinement checking, model animation, property verification, inductive model synthesis, and analysis of conflicts, hazards, and security threats. Use of standard UML notations wherever applicable. Most techniques are based on a solid formal framework, kept hidden throughout the major part of the book for wider accessibility. Numerous examples from running case studies in a variety of domains, including security- and safety-critical ones. Rich set of problems and exercises at the end of each chapter together with bibliographical notes for further study. The book is primarily written for undergraduates and masters students in software or system engineering to acquire a solid background in requirements engineering and system modelling. It is also intended for practitioners in need of systematic guidance for elaborating and analyzing requirements. The last part on model-based reasoning is more targeted to graduate students. A companion website with additional instructor resources and tool support can be found at lamsweerde From the Back Cover This book provides a systematic and practical approach to the engineering of high-quality requirements. It covers the entire requirements lifecycle and integrates state-of-the-art techniques for requirements elicitation, evaluation, specification, analysis, and evolution. Modelin...

-Titulo Original : Everybody Writes Your Go-to Guide To Creating Ridiculously Good Content-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Finally a go-to guide to creating and publishing the kind of content that will make your business thrive. Everybody Writes is a go-to guide to attracting and retaining customers through stellar online communication, because in our content-driven world, every one of us is, in fact, a writer. If you have a web site, you are a publisher. If you are on social media, you are in marketing. And that means that we are all relying on our words to carry our marketing messages. We are all writers. Yeah, but who cares about writing anymore? In a time-challenged world dominated by short and snappy, by click-bait headlines and Twitter streams and feeds and gifs and video and Snapchat and YOLO and LOL and #tbt. . . does the idea of focusing on writing seem pedantic and ordinary? Actually, writing matters more now, not less. Our online words are our currency; they tell our customers who we are. Our writing can make us look smart or it can make us look stupid. It can make us seem fun, or warm, or competent, or trustworthy. But it can also make us seem humdrum or discombobulated or flat-out boring. That means youve got to choose words well, and write with economy and the style and honest empathy for your customers. And it means you put a new value on an often-overlooked skill in content marketing: How to write, and how to tell a true story really, really well. Thats true whether youre writing a listicle or the words on a Slideshare deck or the words youre reading right here, right now... And so being able to communicate well in writing isnt just nice; its necessity. And its also the oft-overlooked cornerstone of nearly all our content marketing. In Everybody Writes, top marketing veteran Ann Handley gives expert guidance and insight into the process and strategy of content creation, production and publishing, with actionable how-to advice designed to get results. These lessons and rules apply across all of your online assets - like web pages, home page, landing pages, blogs, email, marketing offers, and on , Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media. Ann deconstructs the strategy and delivers a practical approach to create ridiculously compelling and competent content. Its designed to be the go-to guide for anyone creating or publishing any kind of online content - whether youre a big brand or youre small and solo. Sections include: How to write better. (Or, for adult-onset writers: How to hate writing less.) Easy grammar and usage rules tailored for business in a fun, memorable way. (Enough to keep you looking sharp, but not too much to overwhelm you.) Giving your audience the gift of your true story, told well. Empathy and humanity and inspiration are key here, so the book covers that, too. Best practices for creating credible, trustworthy content steeped in some time-honored rules of solid journalism. Because publishing content and talking directly to your customers is, at its heart, a privilege. Things Marketers Write: The fundamentals of 17 specific kinds of content that marketers are often tasked with crafting. Content Tools: The sharpest tools you need to get the job done. Traditional marketing techniques are no longer enough. Everybody Writes is a field guide for the smartest businesses who know that great content is the key to thriving in this digital world. From the Inside Flap If you have a website, you are a publisher. If you are on social media, you are in marketing. And that means that we are all relying on our words to carry our marketing messages. We are all writers. Everybody Writes is your go-to guide to attracting and retaining customers through stellar online communication, because in our content-driven world, every one of us is a writer. Yeah, but who cares about writing anymore? In a time-challenged world dominated by short and snappy, by click-bait headlines and Twitter streams and feeds and gifs and video and Snapchat and YOLO and LOL and ...

-Titulo Original : The Energy Bus For Kids A Story About Staying Positive And Overcoming Challenges-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: An illustrated adaptation of the bestselling business fable, The Energy Bus, teaches children the benefits of staying positive In this illustrated adaptation of the bestselling fable, The Energy Bus, author Jon Gordon shows children how to overcome negativity, bullies and everyday challenges to be their best. The Energy Bus For Kids is a story that will teach kids how to find their inner motivation and pass on that positive energy to others. The Energy Bus For Kids presents five rules for the Ride of Your Life Teaches kids how to fuel your ride with positive energy Shares with kids how to love the people you share your journey with and how to enjoy the ride Positive kids become positive adults. So get kids on the Energy Bus and infuse their lives with a newfound vision, attitude, and positivity. Review Sample Pages from The Energy Bus for Kids From the Inside Flap ALL ABOARD! George is a regular kid having a bad day. He woke up sleepy, skipped breakfast, and then nearly missed his bus. But when Joy, the bus driver, puts on the brakes and invites him on board, his attitude starts to change. Joy helps George understand that he has the power to choose his attitude. If he believes in himself, has a positive vision for the future, and fuels his ride with positive energy, hell find the strength to overcome any challenge. In this illustrated adaptation of bestselling fable The Energy Bus, author Jon Gordon takes children on an enlightening and inspiring ride that will positively impact them at school and home. The Energy Bus shows kids how to overcome negativity, bullies, and everyday challenges to be their best and share their positive energy with others. When you get kids on the Energy Bus, youll infuse their lives with vision, hope, love, and positivity. From the Back Cover George is a regular kid having a bad day, until he gets on the Energy Bus. Discover how George learns to stay positive and overcome his challenges. About the Author JON GORDONs bestselling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, nonprofits, numerous professional and college sports teams, and children. He is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Energy Bus, The No Complaining Rule, Training Camp, The Shark and the Goldfish, The Seed, Soup, and The Positive Dog. Jon invites you to visit and connect with him at JonGordon ...

-Titulo Original : The Official ACT Prep Guide 2021-2022-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: THE OFFICIAL ACT® PREP GUIDE 2021-2022 The comprehensive guide to the 2021-2022 ACT® test, with 6 genuine, full-length practice tests in print and online. This 2021-2022 guide includes six actual ACT® tests - all of which contain the optional writing test - that you can use to practice at your own pace. To help you review test subjects and improve your understanding, this guide provides clear explanations for every answer. You’ll also get practical tips for boosting your score on the English, math, reading, and science tests, as well as the optional writing test. Additionally, you can access the six tests online through the access code provided in the guide. The code also provides access to 400 online flashcards to help you prepare for all sections in the ACT® examination. The test’s creators filled this guide with expert advice on how to both mentally and physically prepare for the exam. It will also help you: Review the entire ACT® test content so you’ll know what to expect on test day Understand the procedures you’ll follow when you’re taking the ACT® Prepare for the types of questions you can expect to find on the test Adopt test-taking strategies that are right for you The Official ACT® Prep Guide 2021-2022 is the best resource to prepare you for test day. By using this guide you can feel comfortable that you’re prepared to do your best! From the Inside Flap The comprehensive guide to the 2021-2022 ACT® test, with 6 genuine, full-length practice tests in print and online. This 2021-2022 guide includes six actual ACT® tests - all of which contain the optional writing test - that you can use to practice at your own pace. To help you review test subjects and improve your understanding, this guide provides clear explanations for every answer. You’ll also get practical tips for boosting your score on the English, math, reading, and science tests, as well as the optional writing test. Additionally, you can access the six tests online through the access code provided in the guide. The code also provides access to 400 online flashcards to help you prepare for all sections in the ACT® examination. The test’s creators filled this guide with expert advice on how to both mentally and physically prepare for the exam. It will also help you: Review the entire ACT® test content so you’ll know what to expect on test day Understand the procedures you’ll follow when you’re taking the ACT® Prepare for the types of questions you can expect to find on the test Adopt test-taking strategies that are right for you The Official ACT® Prep Guide 2021-2022 is the best resource to prepare you for test day. By using this guide you can feel comfortable that you’re prepared to do your best! From the Back Cover The comprehensive guide to the 2021-2022 ACT® test, with 6 genuine, full-length practice tests in print and online. This 2021-2022 guide includes six actual ACT® tests - all of which contain the optional writing test - that you can use to practice at your own pace. To help you review test subjects and improve your understanding, this guide provides clear explanations for every answer. You’ll also get practical tips for boosting your score on the English, math, reading, and science tests, as well as the optional writing test. Additionally, you can access the six tests online through the access code provided in the guide. The code also provides access to 400 online flashcards to help you prepare for all sections in the ACT® examination. The test’s creators filled this guide with expert advice on how to both mentally and physically prepare for the exam. It will also help you: Review the entire ACT® test content so you’ll know what to expect on test day Understand the procedures you’ll follow when you’re taking the ACT® Prepare for the types of questions you can expect to find on the test Adopt test-taking strategies that are right for you The Official ACT® Prep Guide 2021-2022 is the best resour...

-Titulo Original : The 12 Week Year Get More Done In 12 Weeks Than Others Do In 12 Months-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: The guide to shortening your execution cycle down from one year to twelve weeks Most organizations and individuals work in the context of annual goals and plans; a twelve-month execution cycle. Instead, The 12 Week Year avoids the pitfalls and low productivity of annualized thinking. This book redefines your year to be 12 weeks long. In 12 weeks, there just isnt enough time to get complacent, and urgency increases and intensifies. The 12 Week Year creates focus and clarity on what matters most and a sense of urgency to do it now. In the end more of the important stuff gets done and the impact on results is profound. Explains how to leverage the power of a 12 week year to drive improved results in any area of your life Offers a how-to book for both individuals and organizations seeking to improve their execution effectiveness Authors are leading experts on execution and implementation Turn your organizations idea of a year on its head, and speed your journey to success...

-Titulo Original : Thou Shall Prosper Ten Commandments For Making Money-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: About the Author Rabbi Daniel Lapin is a radio talk-show host and author. He cofounded Pacific Jewish Center in Los Angeles with media personality Michael Medved and was named one of The Top 50 Rabbis in America by Newsweek. Rabbi Lapin is a headline speaker for hundreds of synagogues, churches, companies, and organizations. His Torah teaching programs reach over a hundred thousand followers worldwide. Rabbi Lapin lives with his family on an island near Seattle. A practical approach to creating wealth-based on the established principles of ancient Jewish wisdom-made accessible to people of all backgroundsThe ups and downs of the economy prove Rabbi Daniel Lapins famous principle that the more things change, the more we need to depend upon the things that never change. Theres no better source for both practical and spiritual financial wisdom than the time-tested knowledge found in the ancient Jewish faith and its culture. In the Second Edition of Thou Shall Prosper, Lapin offers a practical approach to creating wealth based on the established principles of ancient Jewish wisdom. This book details the ten permanent principles that never change, the ten commandments of making money if you will, and explores the economic and philosophic vision of business that has been part of Jewish culture for centuries. The books focus is on making accessible to individuals of all backgrounds, the timeless truths that Jews have used for centuries to excel in business.Outlines ten fundamental commandments relating to business and moneyIncludes insights that will increase your potential for creating wealth, no matter what your faith or background may beBlends contemporary business stories and Lapins own business experiences with the wisdom of the Torah and Talmudic prescriptionsThis Second Edition provides new examples, especially of Internet related business opportunities. In addition, each chapter highlights specific action steps that can lead to wealth opportunities in both difficult economic times and periods of prosperity. From the Inside Flap Life is business, and business is life. Learn one, and you will have also learned the other.In the few years since the first edition of Thou Shall Prosper was published, much has changed from both an economic and financial standpoint. But the ups and downs weve experienced have helped prove Rabbi Daniel Lapins point that the more things change, the more we need to depend upon things that never do.Theres no better source for both practical and spiritual financial wisdom than the time-tested knowledge found in the ancient Jewish faith and culture. Now, with the Second Edition of Thou Shall Prosper, Rabbi Lapin returns to provide a clear picture of how following an unwavering economic and philosophic vision of business and money-based on the established principles of Jewish tradition-can increase your potential for creating wealth.While unprecedented events have changed the world we live in, the ten fundamental commandments outlined throughout these pages, which relate to both business and money, are as relevant as ever. By blending contemporary business stories and his own business experiences with the wisdom of the Torah and Talmudic prescriptions, Rabbi Lapin skillfully explains the essence of each commandment-which include Believe in the Dignity and Morality of Business, Do Not Pursue Perfection, and Know Your Money-and shows you how to use them to prosper financially.Along the way, Rabbi Lapin also highlights new examples that will help you excel during difficult economic times and addresses important concepts such as being in business for yourself; avoiding the trappings of a wage slave; changing with the times; learning to become a leader; and much more. So that you may apply each principle to your life, Rabbi Lapin suggests engaging and accessible action steps to start you immediately on the path to prosperity.With the Second Edition...

-Titulo Original : J.k. Lassers Your Income Tax 2022 For Preparing Your 2021 Tax Return-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: The latest entry in Americas #1 all-time, best-selling tax guideJ.K. Lassers Your Income Tax 2022: For Preparing Your 2021 Tax Return delivers hands-on and practical advice for everyday taxpayers getting ready to file their 2021 taxes. On top of info about the latest changes to the 2021 tax code, youll get worksheets and forms you can use to file your taxes. Youll also find the most current advice on how to maximize your deductions and credits and keep as much money in your pocket-and out of Uncle Sams-as possible. In the newest edition of this celebrated series, youll find: Special features on how to interpret recent IRS rulings and Tax Court decisionsPointers for how to file properly and optimum tax planning strategies to help you save moneyNew information about the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA)Trusted by Americans across the country for over seventy-five years, J.K. Lassers Your Income Tax 2022 is perfect for anyone looking for the latest and most up-to-date personal tax info before they file their personal taxes. From the Inside Flap J.K.LASSERSWiley brand Basics of Filing (Chap. 1) including: Which form to file - Chap. 1 Filing as Head of Household - Chap. 1 Filing for your children - Chap. 1 Filing for married couples - Chap. 1What Must You Report as Income? (Chaps. 2-11) including: Fringe Benefits - Chap. 3 Capital gains & losses - Chap. 5 Traditional & Roth IRAs - Chap. 8 Rental Income - Chap. 9What Deductions Can You Claim? (Chaps. 12-20) including: Standard deduction - Chap. 13 Charitable deductions - Chap. 14 State & local taxes - Chap. 16 Casualty loss - Chap. 18How Much Tax Do You Owe? (Chaps. 21-28) including: The AMT - Chap. 23 Your child’s tax - Chap. 24 Personal tax credits - Chap. 25 Estimated taxes - Chap. 27Strategies to Save You Taxes (Chaps. 29-39) including: Tax-free residence sales - Chap. 29 Investing in securities - Chap. 30 Tax credits for education - Chap. 33 Armed forces rules - Chap. 35Planning Ideas for Your Business (Chaps. 40-45) including: QBI deduction - Chap. 40 Home office deduction - Chap. 40 Keogh, Simple, or SEP - Chap. 41 Auto expenses - Chap. 43Now That You’re Done (Chaps. 46-48) including: Handling Identity Theft - Chap. 46 Filing extensions - Chap. 46 IRS Audits - Chap. 48 Amended returns - Chap. 47The Most Trusted Name in TaxFor over 75 years, more than 39 million Americans have trusted J.K. Lasser to help them save money at tax timeJ.K. Lasser can save you MORE money!Visit jklasser today for:365-day-a-year tax news, advice, and guidanceAsk J.K. Lasser! Get YOUR tax question answeredFree tax supplementEasy-to-Use Format Explains Complex TaxFILING TIPS and FILING INSTRUCTIONS help you prepare your 2021 return PLANNING REMINDERS highlight year-end tax strategies for 2021 and planning opportunities for 2022 and later years CAUTIONS point out potential pitfalls to avoid and areas where you might expect IRS opposition LAW ALERTS indicate recent changes in the tax law and pending legislation before Congress COURT DECISIONS highlight key rulings from the Tax Court and other federal courts IRS ALERTS highlight key rulings and announcements from the IRS From the Back Cover J.K.LASSERSWiley brand Basics of Filing (Chap. 1) including: Which form to file - Chap. 1 Filing as Head of Household - Chap. 1 Filing for your children - Chap. 1 Filing for married couples - Chap. 1What Must You Report as Income? (Chaps. 2-11) including: Fringe Benefits - Chap. 3 Capital gains & losses - Chap. 5 Traditional & Roth IRAs - Chap. 8 Rental Income - Chap. 9What Deductions Can You Claim? (Chaps. 12-20) including: Standard deduction - Chap. 13 Charitable deductions - Chap. 14 State & local taxes - Chap. 16 Casualty loss - Chap. 18How Much Tax Do You Owe? (Chaps. 21-28) including: The AMT - Chap. 23 Your child’s tax - Chap. 24 Personal tax credits - Chap. 25 Estimated taxes - Chap. 27Strategies...

-Titulo Original : Safe Haven Investing For Financial Storms-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: What is a safe haven?What role should they play in an investment portfolio? Do we use them only to seek shelter until the passing of financial storms? Or are they something more? Contrary to everything we know from modern financial theory, can higher returns actually come as a result of lowering risk? In Safe Haven, hedge fund manager Mark Spitznagel-one of the top practitioners of safe haven investing and portfolio risk mitigation in the world-answers these questions and more. Investors who heed the message in this book will never look at risk mitigation the same way again. Review As introduced (and formulated) in Safe Haven, risk mitigation needs to be ‘cost-effective’ (i.e., it should raise your wealth), and to do that it needs to mitigate the risks that matter, not the risks that don’t.-From the foreword by NASSIM NICHOLAS TALEBClear, logical and persuasive, Safe Haven is highly recommended for all students of the markets-novice and professional. Spitznagel masterfully builds from first principles, establishing the role risk mitigation ought to play in investment portfolios and provides a simple yet practical framework to identify and analyze said Safe Havens.-HARSHAL CHAUDHARI, Chief Investment Officer - General Electric PensionsProperly priced insurance against big investment losses can increase the expected compound growth rate of both insurer and insuree. It is a widely overlooked free lunch. Mark Spitznagel, a leading long-term practitioner, shares his insights from analyzing this extremely counterintuitive idea.-EDWARD O. THORP, Author of Beat the Dealer and A Man for All MarketsSafe Haven confronts the central challenge for an investor constructing a portfolio for the long term: how to mitigate systemic risk while enhancing the compound growth of the entire portfolio. Mark Spitznagel takes aim at the weaknesses of modern portfolio theory and offers a clear and compelling case for a better alternative framework.-TED ELIOPOULOS, Vice Chairman, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, ex-CIO of CalPERSSpitznagel destroys all manner of conventional wisdom in this great read, including the widely accepted belief that risk-mitigation is the path to lower returns… Though Safe Haven is full of charts and numbers, it reads as though it’s written by a poet. The world needs more people like Spitznagel, and more books like the one he’s written.-JOHN TAMNY, Editor, RealClearMarketsDrawing on logic, probability theory and history, Safe Haven aims to justify Spitznagel’s investment theory and show that most perceived havens investors run to - be they bonds, hedge funds or tail-risk funds - do not work.-LAURENCE FLETCHER, Financial TimesConventional wisdom in investing says there’s a trade-off between risk and return. To make a lot of money, you must take the chance of big losses. Play it safe and you’ll most likely have to settle for meager returns. [Spitznagel’s] book says the strongest long-term returns come from reducing the risk in a portfolio… I think [he] is on to something that the rest of the industry should heed.” PETER COY, The New York Times From the Inside Flap What is a safe haven?What role should they play in an investment portfolio? Do we use them only to seek shelter until the passing of financial storms? Or are they something more? Contrary to everything we know from modern financial theory, can higher returns actually come as a result of lowering risk? In Safe Haven, hedge fund manager Mark Spitznagel-one of the top practitioners of safe haven investing and portfolio risk mitigation in the world-answers these questions and more. Investors who heed the message in this book will never look at risk mitigation the same way again. From the Back Cover Praise for SAFE HAVEN“As introduced (and formulated) in Safe Haven, risk mitigation needs to be ‘cost-effective’ (i.e., it should raise your wealth), and to do that it needs to mitigate the risks that matt...

-Titulo Original : The Bogleheads Guide To Investing-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: The irreverent guide to investing, Boglehead styleThe Bogleheads Guide to Investing is a DIY handbook that espouses the sage investment wisdom of John C. Bogle. This witty and wonderful book offers contrarian advice that provides the first step on the road to investment success, illustrating how relying on typical common sense promoted by Wall Street is destined to leave you poorer. This updated edition includes new information on backdoor Roth IRAs and ETFs as mainstream buy and hold investments, estate taxes and gifting, plus changes to the laws regarding Traditional and Roth IRAs, and 401k and 403b retirement plans. With warnings and principles both precisely accurate and grandly counterintuitive, the Boglehead authors show how beating the market is a zero-sum game.Investing can be simple, but its certainly not simplistic. Over the course of twenty years, the followers of John C. Bogle have evolved from a loose association of investors to a major force with the largest and most active non-commercial financial forum on the Internet. The Bogleheads Guide to Investing brings that communication to you with comprehensive guidance to the investment prowess on display at Bogleheads.org. Youll learn how to craft your own investment strategy using the Bogle-proven methods that have worked for thousands of investors, and how to:Choose a sound financial lifestyle and diversify your portfolioStart early, invest regularly, and know what youre buyingPreserve your buying power, keeping costs and taxes lowThrow out the good advice promoted by Wall Street that leads to investment failureFinancial markets are essentially closed systems in which ones gain garners anothers loss. Investors looking for a roadmap to successfully navigating these choppy waters long-term will find expert guidance, sound advice, and a little irreverent humor in The Bogleheads Guide to Investing. From the Inside Flap PRAISE FOR The Bogleheads’Guide to INVESTING“I’m often asked to recommend a good, basic book on investing, and The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing has been my go-to pick since its original publication. It focuses on all the right things: the virtues of maintaining a frugal lifestyle, keeping investment costs down, and building a simple, low-maintenance portfolio. And importantly, it also tells investors what they can safely tune out-namely, day-to-day market action and the latest ‘hot’ investment products. Its advice will stand the test of time.” -CHRISTINE BENZ, Director of Personal Finance, Morningstar, Inc. “John Bogle set out to reform the mutual fund industry nearly 40 years ago. He saw a high fee, self-serving, good ol’ boy network and thought it was wrong. Bogle believed the purpose of an investment company was to be investor-focused. His idea turned into a revolution. The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing is a testimony to the massive changes that have taken place as a result of Bogle’s vision. The ideas in this book have saved countless investors billions of dollars in unnecessary fees. Hats off to Taylor, Mel, and Mike for a job well done.” -RICK FERRI, CFA, Investment adviser and author “The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing describes a sophisticated and proven approach to successful investing. Nevertheless, its message of saving, investing in a diversified, balanced, low cost portfolio, and keeping it simple is easily grasped by investors of all levels of experience. Regardless of your investment acumen, this book provides many clearly expounded investment insights and is a great roadmap to financial success.” -GEORGE U. “GUS” SAUTER, Retired Chief Investment Officer, Vanguard “The best one-stop shopping solution to saving, debt management, investing, insurance, and financial planning I have seen between two covers. For the price of a week’s worth of lattes, you can secure your future.” -WILLIAM J. BERNSTEIN, cofounder, Efficient Frontier Advisors, LLC, author of The Intelligent Asset Allocator, The Fo...

-Titulo Original : Hiring For Diversity The Guide To Building An Inclusive And Equitable Organization-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: You want to build a more diverse organization, but how will you shift your hiring practices? Learn the playbook from the world’s top talent executives and the global leader in diversity recruiting. Hiring for Diversity: The Guide to Building an Inclusive and Equitable Organization brings together the most cutting-edge practices for implementing a diversity hiring strategy that leaves your organization with a comprehensive view and an actionable plan. Using the author’s research-backed Equal Hiring Index ® and work with hundreds of leading employers, the book offers readers the most actionable examples of the policies and practices that inclusive hiring leaders employ today. You’ll learn: How to take stock of your existing hiring and retention practices to identify the most urgent and high impact opportunities Where to enact tactical changes to your hiring practices and policies that will reduce bias and improve accessibility How to develop a comprehensive diversity sourcing strategy by building a holistic understanding of underrepresented communities How to shift the mindset and behavior of people in your organization to collectively advance your diversity hiring efforts How to measure your progress and report your impact in your diversity hiring Perfect for human resources professionals, managers, executives, and board members, and existing and aspiring leaders passionate about diversity, Hiring for Diversity will also earn a prominent spot on the bookshelves of anyone interested in making the company they work in more inclusive, fair, and equitable. From the Inside Flap In Hiring for Diversity: The Guide to Building an Inclusive and Equitable Organization, diversity and inclusion experts Arthur Woods and Susanna Tharakan deliver an insightful and practical roadmap to diverse hiring.Featuring Mathison’s proprietary Equal Hiring Index® and research from its work on diversity hiring with the world’s leading employers, the book teaches you how to move beyond good intent into actual impact and set out your diversity hiring vision, goals, and reporting. You’ll discover how to understand underrepresented job seekers and design an inclusive brand and candidate experience. You will also find out how to minimize selection bias amongst your people and develop fair interviews. Hiring for Diversity shows you how to take stock of your existing hiring and retention strategies to identify the most critical and straightforward improvement opportunities, as well as where to enact tactical changes to your practices and policies that reduce bias and improve accessibility. Finally, you’ll develop a comprehensive diversity sourcing strategy by building a wide-ranging understanding of underrepresented communities. Perfect for recruiters, hiring managers, and organizational leaders, Hiring for Diversity: The Guide to Building an Inclusive and Equitable Organization will also be indispensable for human resources managers, D&I professionals, and anyone else with a stake in building more diverse organizations. From the Back Cover PRAISE FOR HIRING FOR DIVERSITY“With a steady pulse on this rapidly-changing landscape, Arthur and Susanna have crafted a singular guide to creating inclusive hiring practices that not only meet but exceed the heightened standards of the modern era.” -Jennifer Brown, author, Inclusion and How to be an Inclusive Leader“Hiring for Diversity delivers thoughtful, operationally sound, measurable, scalable, and time-tested methods for hiring and supporting diverse teams.” -Judith Williams, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, SAP “Hiring for Diversity provides a clear, tested, and integrated approach to hiring and retaining talent across all spectrums of diversity, breaking the work down into measurable and actionable steps. This is required reading for any leader serious about improving diversity in their organization.” -Beth Anton Grous, Chief People Officer, Tripadvisor “Thi...

-Titulo Original : Lady On The Hill How Biltmore Estate Became An American Icon-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: What William Cecil has accomplished at Biltmore Estate is one of the great preservation success stories of all time. He has set a high standard for what all historic house museums strive for: magnificently preserved buildings and grounds, engaging interpretation, and--perhaps most challenging of all--economic self-sufficiency. It is no surprise that Biltmore Estate is widely recognized as one of Americas finest places to visit.-Richard Moe, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Biltmore is a glorious national historic landmark that, through creative vision and entrepreneurial management, preserves and provides insight into a way of life in the early 1900s. Bill is the imaginative and multifaceted leader who has built this great monument to enrich his community. George and I admire his dedication and success.-George and Abby Rockefeller ONeill Bill Cecil and his team at Biltmore Estate have sure proved that they know how to build a successful business. They did it the old-fashioned way: embrace a bold idea that others said could not be done and--through commitment, determination, and hard work--bring it to life. Their achievement against the odds is inspiring, and their vision and perseverance are valuable lessons to us all.-Don Logan, Chairman, Media & Communications Group, Time Warner If George Vanderbilt did nothing more than engage the two most prominent and storied designers of their time, architect Richard Morris Hunt and landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, to carry out his vision of a European estate in the southern Appalachians, he would have created an American icon. The beauty of the method by which the estate was executed and, even today, the meticulous attention to detail, in the presentation and care of the estate by William Cecil, have brought history to life.-Gary J. Walters, Chief Usher, The White House From Publishers Weekly Set amid thousands of lushly landscaped acres in the North Carolina mountains, the Biltmore estate is a 250-room Gilded Age mansion stuffed to the rafters with objets dart. Writing a very authorized business history rather than an architectural appreciation, journalist Covington celebrates the estates transformation from quasifeudal folly to lucrative tourist mecca. Built in 1895 by George Vanderbilt, who played lord of the manor to hundreds of tenant farmers and servants, the estate passed in the 1960s to his grandson William Cecil, whose tight-fisted budgets, canny marketing initiatives and rapt attention to customer service turned it into a profitable museum of robber-baron privilege, selling more tickets than Colonial Williamsburg. The authors sycophantic account of this not unduly exciting saga is mainly a tribute to Cecil, who wrote the afterword. Covington defends the Biltmore owners model of private, for-profit historical preservation against charges of commercialism leveled by nonprofit preservationists, repeats his complaints about inheritance taxes, extols his entrepreneurial daring, salutes his Biltmore restoration projects (surpassed what many had seen anywhere) and raves about customer satisfaction reports... comparable to those enjoyed by a five-star resort. This anodyne hospitality-industry success story will find a place in the Biltmore gift shop, but probably nowhere else. (Mar.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Review Set amid thousands of lushly landscaped acres in the North Carolina mountains, the Biltmore estate is a 250-room Gilded Age mansion stuffed to the rafters with objets dart. Writing a very authorized business history rather than an architectural appreciation, journalist Covington celebrates the estates transformation from quasifeudal folly to lucrative tourist mecca. Built in 1895 by George Vanderbilt, who played lord of the manor to hundreds of tenant farmers and servants, the estate passed in the 1960s...