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Master Presenter: Lessons from the World's Top Experts on Becoming a More Influential Speaker
by David ZielinskiFor anyone who wants to become a more persuasive and tech-savvy presenter, Master Presenter offers an accessible collection of the best tips, tactics, and hard-won lessons from top presentation skill coaches who write for PresentationXpert newsletter. Designed to be a hands-on resource, the book includes advice drawn from real-world, time-starved businesspeople who create compelling presentations that get results. Now, you too can tap into the power of the little-used, but valuable features of PowerPoint® that can save time or enhance slide design and make your presentation stand out in a crowd. This groundbreaking book also includes practical advice on getting the most from mobile devices to enhance presentations and shows how to apply social media tools like Twitter to aid in delivering compelling messages. Learn how web conferencing can be used not only to reduce travel costs, but to deliver more effective informational, training or motivational presentations across time zones. In addition to putting the spotlight on the high-tech, Master Presenter contains valuable information on the critical low-tech presentation skills. Contributors show how to best use your voice, hands, and body and what it takes to move your listeners to take action when making a well-prepared pitch. And even if you are inexperienced, you can use the book's techniques to become a great storyteller that will win over audiences and help earn you a reputation as a master presenter. Praise for Master Presenter "Master Presenter arms you with the method and magic to present with poise and power. David Zielinski has assembled the best and brightest mentors to teach greatness in business presenting." —Chip R. Bell, author of Managers as Mentors "Master Presenter is the most comprehensive collection of useful articles I've ever seen in one place. After reading more than 200 books on public speaking in my lifetime and teaching the subject in eight countries, I can easily recommend this book for beginners and seasoned speakers. Great tips on PowerPoint®, for example, with dozens of articles and illustrations on all aspects of speaking by leaders in the field." —Michael Buschmohle, president, Applause Associates "As a 30-year veteran of presenting and a certified professional facilitator, I found myself reading through this book's articles and still gaining new insights into things I can do to improve my presentations. I was impressed by the perspectives shared by this top-notch team of experts. This is one of the few books I would strongly recommend to my network of customers, who are purchasers of facilitation and engagement tools." —Dr. Scott Simmerman, managing partner, Performance Management Company "I make presentations for a living and I've been doing it for a long time, but I'm keeping a copy of this book within reach on my desk at all times. I could have used it when I was starting out, but I also have learned enough over the years to recognize how valuable this book will be as an ongoing and wide-ranging resource for telling compelling stories." —Brian McDermott, co-author of Leading Innovation and Time Out for Leaders
Masterclass: Discover how to find a great publisher for your book
by Katherine LapworthLEARN HOW TO FIND A PUBLISHER AND GET YOUR BOOK PUBLISHED.Do you have a completed manuscript ready for submission?Are you looking to successfully publish or self-publish your work?Do you have the level of understanding of the publishing industry?Whether you want to take a traditional route into print or want to digitally self-publish, this book will give you the advice you need on everything from submitting manuscripts to garnering reviews and promoting your work. It covers everything from polishing a final draft to managing your finances, and is also full of case studies, advice and tips from industry insiders from both traditional publishing and successful self-publishing backgrounds.ABOUT THE SERIESThe Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.
Masterclass: How to plan, write and publish a bestselling work of fiction
by Jacq BurnsLEARN HOW TO WRITE A BOOK WHICH STANDS OUT FROM THE CROWD.There is no precise formula for writing a bestseller, but there are secrets, skills and techniques that will dramatically improve your odds of publishing a bestselling novel.Whatever your motivation - whether sick of rejections, getting ready to approach a publisher, or with an idea you think is unbeatable - you need to read this book before you do anything else. It gives you the key insights into what makes a bestseller and explains the trends and conventions of different genres, before helping you get a real handle on the writing (and revising) process. A third of the book is devoted to pitching and selling your novel both to traditional agents and as a self-published author, with incisive and cutting-edge insights into writing for Amazon and becoming an 'authorpreneur'.ABOUT THE SERIESThe Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.
Masterful Stories: Lessons from Golden Age Radio
by John V PavlikThe early eras of radio storytelling have entered and continue to enter the public domain in large quantities, offering unprecedented access to the Golden Age of Radio. Author and Professor John Pavlik mines the best this age of radio has to offer in Masterful Stories, an examination of the masterpieces of audio storytelling. This book provides a chronological history of the best of the best from radio’s Golden Age, outlining a core set of principles and techniques that made these radio plays enduring examples of storytelling. It suggests that, by using these techniques, stories can engage audiences emotionally and intellectually. Grounded in a historical and theoretical understanding of radio drama, this volume illuminates the foundational works that proceeded popular modern shows such as Radiolab, The Moth, and Serial. Masterful Stories will be a powerful resource in both media history courses and courses teaching audio storytelling for modern radio and other audio formats, such as podcasting. It will appeal to audio fans looking to learn about and understand the early days of radio drama.
Mastering 5G Network Design, Implementation, and Operations: A comprehensive guide to understanding, designing, deploying, and managing 5G networks
by Shyam Varan Nath Ananya Simlai Oguzhan KaraLearn 5G network design and implement advanced apps using standalone, non-standalone, and private 5G networks with expert guidance from industry leadersPurchase of the print or kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF formatKey FeaturesGain a comprehensive understanding of the 5G end-to-end network architectureBuild a foundation to successfully design, implement, manage, and monetize a 5G networkDesign and deploy innovative applications based on 5G networksBook DescriptionWe are living in an era where ultra-fast internet speed is not a want, but a necessity. As applications continue to evolve, they demand a reliable network with low latency and high speed. With the widespread commercial adoption of driverless cars, robotic factory floors, and AR/VR-based immersive sporting events, speed and reliability are becoming more crucial than ever before. Fortunately, the power of 5G technology enables all this and much more.This book helps you understand the fundamental building blocks that enable 5G technology. You'll explore the unique aspects that make 5G capable of meeting high-quality demands, including technologies that back 5G, enhancements in the air interface, and packet core, which come together to create a network with unparalleled performance. As you advance, you'll discover how to design and implement both 5G macro and private networks, while also learning about the various design and deployment options available and which option is best suited for specific use cases. After that, you'll check out the operational and maintenance aspects of such networks and how 5G works together with fixed wireline and satellite technologies.By the end of this book, you'll understand the theoretical and practical aspects of 5G, enabling you to use it as a handbook to establish a 5G network.What you will learnUnderstand the key aspects and methodology of 5G New Radio and NG-RANGet to grips with Voice over New Radio (VoNR) networksGet started with 5G radio planning along with the 5G air interfaceTake a deep dive into the 5G core network and explore the overall 5G network architectureGain a clear understanding of various 5G deployment optionsExplore network slicing and the role it plays in 5GGet an overview of 5G fixed mobile convergence, autonomous vehicles, and satellite communicationsWho this book is forIf you are a telecom enthusiast or work in this domain and are looking to learn more about building a 5G network bottom–up or an application modernization strategy maker, then this book is for you. It provides a consumable understanding of the technology to network engineers, network architects, and infrastructure decision-makers, helping them excel in their day-to-day work involving 5G technology.
Mastering Adobe Captivate 2019: Build cutting edge professional SCORM compliant and interactive eLearning content with Adobe Captivate, 5th Edition
by Damien Bruyndonckx Dr Pooja JaisinghCreate responsive eLearning content, including quizzes, demonstrations, simulations and Virtual Reality projects that fit on any device with Adobe Captivate 2019 Key Features Build responsive, interactive and highly engaging eLearning content with Adobe Captivate 2019 Build Virtual Reality eLearning experiences with Adobe Captivate 2019 Assess your student knowledge with interactive and random quizzes Seamlessly integrate your eLearning content with any SCORM or xAPI compliant LMS Book Description Adobe Captivate is used to create highly engaging, interactive, and responsive eLearning content. This book takes you through the production of a few pieces of eLearning content, covering all the project types and workflows of Adobe Captivate. First, you will learn how to create a typical interactive Captivate project. This will give you the opportunity to review all Captivate objects and uncover the application's main tools. Then, you will use the built-in capture engine of Captivate to create an interactive software simulation and a Video Demo that can be published as an MP4 video. Then, you will approach the advanced responsive features of Captivate to create a project that can be viewed on any device. And finally, you will immerse your learners in a 360o environment by creating Virtual Reality projects of Adobe Captivate. At the end of the book, you will empower your workflow and projects with the newer and most advanced features of the application, including variables, advanced actions, JavaScript, and using Captivate 2019 with other applications. If you want to produce high quality eLearning content using a wide variety of techniques, implement eLearning in your company, enable eLearning on any device, assess the effectiveness of the learning by using extensive Quizzing features, or are simply interested in eLearning, this book has you covered! What you will learn Learn how to use the objects in Captivate to build professional eLearning content Enhance your projects by adding interactivity, animations, and more Add multimedia elements, such as audio and video, to create engaging learning experiences Use themes to craft a unique visual experience Use question slides to create SCORM-compliant quizzes that integrate seamlessly with your LMS Make your content fit any device with responsive features of Captivate Create immersive 360Рexperiences with Virtual Reality projects of Captivate 2019 Integrate Captivate with other applications (such as PowerPoint and Photoshop) to establish a professional eLearning production workflow Publish your project in a wide variety of formats including HTML5 and Flash Who this book is for If you are a teacher, instructional designer, eLearning developer, or human resources manager who wants to implement eLearning, then this book is for you. A basic knowledge of your OS is all it takes to create the next generation of responsive eLearning content.
Mastering Adobe Captivate 6
by Damien BruyndonckxThis book is a step-by-step tutorial including all the needed assets to build the three sample projects it covers. It is divided into lots of small sub-topics and follows a clear and logical outline to help you structure your new knowledge. Every single feature covered is immediately illustrated by a meaningful exercise. Self-exploration of the software is strongly encouraged through extra exercises and experimentations. The book also introduces you to the Captivate community by providing lots of external reference and tips and tricks from established e-learning professionals. If you are: A teacher wanting to produce high quality e-learning content for your students. Working in a training department and want to implement e-learning in your company. Using a SCORM or AICC-compliant LMS and want to produce e-learning content to track your students’ performance. A webmaster in need of a fun and interactive way to produce an FAQ or a support site. Interested in e-learning. Then, this book is for you! A basic knowledge of your operating system (Mac or Windows) is all it takes to author the next generation of e-learning content with this book.
Mastering ArcGIS Server Development with JavaScript
by Ken DomanTransform maps and raw data into full-fledged web mapping applications using the power of the ArcGIS JavaScript API and JavaScript libraries About This Book * Create and share modern map applications for desktops, tablets, and mobile browsers * Present and edit geographic and related data through maps, charts, graphs, and more * Learn the tools, tips, and tricks made available through the API and related libraries with examples of real-world applications Who This Book Is For This book is intended for intermediate developers who want to design web mapping applications. You should have some experience with geographic information systems, especially with ArcGIS products such as ArcGIS Server. It also helps to have some experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. What You Will Learn * Create single-page mapping applications, lining up data from different sources * Search for and display geographic and tabular information based on locations and attributes * Customize maps and widgets to deliver the best user experience * Present location data intuitively using charts and graphs * Integrate mapping applications with your favorite JavaScript frameworks * Test the working of your web map application and take advantage of cloud services such as ArcGIS Online * Create modern-looking web maps through styling tips and tricks In Detail ESRI and its ArcGIS line of software have been an industry leader in digital map production and publication for over 30 years. ArcGIS Server lets you design, configure, and publish maps that can be viewed and edited through the Internet. After designing basic maps, you may want to find out new and innovative ways to represent information using these maps. In this book, you'll work through practical examples, experiencing the pitfalls and successes of creating desktop and mobile map applications for a web browser using the ArcGIS Server platform. The book begins by introducing you to ArcGIS Server and ESRI's JavaScript API. You'll work with your first web map and then move on to learn about ESRI's building blocks. A Dojo AMS style widget will help you create your own widgets for a map and then see how to collect geographic data. Furthermore, you will learn different techniques such as using Dojo Charts to create charts and graphs to represent your data. Then you will see how to use ESRI JavaScript API with other JavaScript libraries and different styling methods to make your map stand out. By the end of the book, you will discover how to make your application compatible with different devices and platforms and test it using testing libraries. Style and approach An in-depth guide that explores web application development using ArcGIS Server and the ArcGIS JavaScript API. Topics are explained in the context of developing two applications for fictional clients. Details of application development, including possible pitfalls and best practices, are included in this book.
Mastering Articulate Storyline
by Ashley ChiassonBuild up your e-learning development skills with Articulate Storyline About This Book * Develop interactive e-learning projects using advanced techniques * Impress your clients and/or audience with out-of-the-box interactions * Step-by-step walkthroughs provide practical solutions Who This Book Is For This book is for anyone experienced in using the basic functions of Articulate Storyline who are yearning to learn more. It's designed to provide a brief overview of key concepts, to help you refresh your knowledge of common functions, and teach you how to push Storyline to the limit! What You Will Learn * Familiarize yourself with best practices for e-learning development * Review key Storyline concepts before diving in deep with development * Discover new ways of working within Storyline to extend slide content and enhance interactivity * Personalize your story with advanced variable-based interactions * See how JavaScript can be used in your stories to do some really neat things * Assess your learners using customized assessment options and find out how to troubleshoot common issues * Customize the learning experience by modifying the player properties and publishing settings * Customize your story and prepare it for publishing In Detail Storyline is a powerful e-learning authoring tool that allows you to take your creativity to the next level. However, more often than not, projects don't require such complex interactions, leaving Storyline's full capabilities untapped. This book will provide you with the information you need to take your Storyline development up a notch by leveraging the full suite of possibilities Storyline has to offer. You will be provided with a refresher of the key concepts before we take you deep into the exciting world of enhanced interactivity, variables, and even some JavaScript--oh my! With downloadable activities, you can either follow along and compare your output, use the activities as they are, modify the activities to suit your own needs, or reverse-engineer the activities to better understand how they were developed. Style and approach You'll get hands-on working with project files that were created with you in mind. As you move through each chapters, the practical, step-by-step approach will get you using some of the more advanced features of Storyline to create polished and snazzy interactions.
Mastering Business Negotiation
by Roy J. Lewicki Alexander HiamMastering Business Negotiation is a handy resource for any leader or manager who needs practical strategies and ideas when conducting business negotiations. Grounded in solid research, the authors - experts in the field of business negotiation - reduce the huge volume of available information into an accessible handbook for busy executives who need to prepare for everyday negotiations as well as for more demanding and complex negotiation situations.Mastering Business Negotiation offers down-to-earth advice for learning to play the negotiation game and shows how to:Understand the game so you can better control what happensPredict the sequence of negotiation activities and move from disagreement toward agreementIdentify the strategies and tactics of other players in the game.Apply the rules of the game - the "do's and don'ts" that will ultimately lead to success
Mastering Collaboration: Make Working Together Less Painful and More Productive
by Gretchen AndersonCollaboration is key for organizations in the 21st century, yet few business people have been trained to teach this skill. How do you advance ideas in a collaborative way and then communicate them throughout your company? In this practical book, author Gretchen Anderson shows you how to generate ideas with others while gaining buy-in from all levels of your organization.Product managers, designers, marketers, technical leaders, and executives will obtain better insight into how team members work together to make decisions. Through tangible exercises and techniques, you’ll learn how to turn promising ideas into products, services, and solutions that make a real difference in the market.Use a framework to develop ideas into hypotheses to be tested and refinedAvoid common pitfalls in the collaboration processAlign communication approaches to ensure that collaboration is effective and inclusiveStructure events or meetings for different types of collaboration depending on the people involvedPractice giving and receiving critiques to foster inclusion without resorting to consensus-based decisions
Mastering CommTech: Unlocking the Potential of Digital Transformation in Corporate Communications (Future of Business and Finance)
by Uwe Seebacher Thomas Mickeleit Jörg ForthmannThis edited collection by over 30 industry experts and scholars explores how communication departments can digitize processes to continue contributing to their companies' success. It deals with key questions such as the necessity of digitalizing corporate communication, optimal data for success, KPI reporting solutions, and the role of data storytelling and artificial intelligence. Additionally, it covers future-relevant roles and skills, essential tools and trends, and crucial aspects of upcoming technologies that promise to change the world of corporate communications. A must-read for practitioners at all levels, this book serves as a reference for keen MBA graduates and journalists who are keen to explore corporate communications as a future career option.
Mastering Communication at Work: How to Lead, Manage, and Influence
by Jon Wortmann Ethan F. BeckerMastering Communication at Work provides clear, actionable advice you can put to use right away and simple drills to practice during your next meeting, one-on-one conversation--or even sitting at your desk.
Mastering Communication with Seriously Ill Patients
by Walter Baile Anthony Back Robert Arnold James Tulsky Kelly Fryer-EdwardsPhysicians who care for patients with life-threatening illnesses face daunting communication challenges. Patients and family members can react to difficult news with sadness, distress, anger, or denial.
Mastering Consensus: A Leader's Guide to Real Dialogues and Finding Common Ground in Five Steps (Business Guides on the Go)
by Heinz W. BeckerAchieving a common purpose begins with diverse ideas and opinions. This book guides managers through a five-step process to transform productive controversy into unified action. Mastering these steps helps managers stay grounded and effective, even in turbulent times. Learn to handle difficult candidates, manage rivalry and hierarchy, and navigate chaotic discussions. The author introduces innovative concepts on hierarchy, authority, and leadership styles. The message of the book emphasizes recognizing and using “magic moments” in discussions and promoting good will without imposing values. The steps provided in the book help unlock the secrets to effective consensus-building and leadership with practical strategies and insights. This book is essential for managers seeking to foster collaboration and drive successful outcomes.
Mastering Corporate Communication: A Modern Guidebook for Future-fit Strategies, Tools and Skills (Future of Business and Finance)
by Anne Katrine Lund Mette Refshauge"Mastering Corporate Communication" is a comprehensive guide designed to assist communication professionals in navigating the new world of stakeholder capitalism. With the rise of new media, corporate responsibility demands and the constant battle for attention, professionals are faced with an array of challenges. The book offers an overview of relevant theories and techniques to help professionals master the new reality of corporate communication. It provides a rare glimpse into the corporate machine room of a global company, offering valuable insights and inspiration to communication professionals. Leading professors from all around the world share their insights and advice, giving readers an opportunity to develop excellent corporate communication skills. The competitive environment requires a new mindset and a necessary agility, and this guide is the perfect resource to help communication professionals thrive in this ever-evolving landscape. With "Mastering Corporate Communication" students and professionals can find inspiration in effective approaches to communication challenges and ways to develop essential tools and competencies to succeed in their careers.
Mastering Drupal 8
by Chaz Chumley William HurleyMastering Drupal can lead to a mighty website - discover what Drupal 8 can really do with hidden techniques, best practices, and more! About This Book • The most up-to-date advanced practical guide on Drupal 8 with an in-depth look at all the advanced new features such as authoring, HTML markup, built-in web services, and more • If you are looking to dive deep into Drupal 8 and create industry-standard web apps, then this is the ideal book for you • All the code and examples are explained in great detail to help you in the development process Who This Book Is For This book is ideally suited to web developers, designers, and web administrators who want to dive deep into Drupal. Previous experience with Drupal is a must to unleash the full potential of this book. What You Will Learn • Discover how to better manage content using custom blocks and views • Display content in multiple ways, taking advantage of display modes • Create custom modules with YAML and Symfony 2 • Easily translate content using the new multilingual capabilities • Use RESTful services and JavaScript frameworks to build headless websites • Manage Drupal configuration from one server to another easily In Detail Drupal is an open source content management system trusted by governments and organizations around the globe to run their websites. It brings with it extensive content authoring tools, reliable performance, and a proven track record of security. The community of more than 1,000,000 developers, designers, editors, and others have developed and maintained a wealth of modules, themes, and other add-ons to help you build a dynamic web experience. Drupal 8 is the latest release of the Drupal built on the Symfony2 framework. This is the largest change to the Drupal project in its history. The entire API of Drupal has been rebuilt using Symfony and everything from the administrative UI to themes to custom module development has been affected. This book will cover everything you need to plan and build a complete website using Drupal 8. It will provide a clear and concise walkthrough of the more than 200 new features and improvements introduced in Drupal core. In this book, you will learn advanced site building techniques, create and modify themes using Twig, create custom modules using the new Drupal API, explore the new REST and Multilingual functionality, import, and export Configuration, and learn how to migrate from earlier versions of Drupal. Style and approach This book takes a practical approach with equal emphasis on examples and illustrative screenshots.
Mastering Drupal 8 Views
by Gregg MarshallAccelerate your development process using Drupal 8 Views with this advanced, practical guide About This Book * A practical, step-by-step guide with illustrative examples to give you a clear understanding of Drupal 8 views * Get the only book on the market that talks about Drupal 8 views and their importance for developers * Get an understanding of how views work and how they help to create modular applications Who This Book Is For This book is for web developers, web designers, and website administrators who use Drupal 8, have some basic knowledge of managing and developing apps with Drupal, and who want to get an advanced, practical knowledge of views and how to leverage them in Drupal 8 applications. What You Will Learn * Create displays of content that are automatically updated when you add new content * Show maps and rotating image carousels on your site * Combine content to create composite displays using the same data in different ways * Use fields from more than one content type to create powerful views of multi-table data * Modify the field data being displayed, combining it in different ways or changing the HTML that might be normally generated * Add headers and footers above and below a views display * Make the output of your view look exactly like the designer specifies * Change the order in which a list of content is displayed, limit the content shown to only certain content types or values * Filter content using values passed to the view in the URL, making a single view work different ways In Detail Learn how to build complex displays of content--all without programming. Views were used on more than 80% of all Drupal 7 sites; now they are part of the Drupal 8 core. While most site builders and site owners are aware of views, they don't understand how to take full advantage of their power to create many amazing pages and blocks. If they use views, they might build 10 different view displays with different filters, without knowing that a contextual filter would require only a single display. Using our sample company, we'll take its existing content and evolve an ever more complex and powerful website for that company, starting with adapting the administration the user sees and moving on to making complex pages of information for site visitors. Style and approach This is the only advanced resource that will show you how to create, customize, and manage views in the Drupal 8 development environment. This has become more important since Drupal 8 has made views part of its core architecture.
Mastering Enterprise Solution Modeling: A Guide to Agile Enterprise Solution Architecture (A-ESA)
by Sean (Chunhong) GuEmbark on a journey through the Agile-Enterprise Solution Architecture (A-ESA) framework with this in-depth guide designed to provide a structured approach to IT solution modeling. The modeling approach is based on the principles of simplicity, significance, and systematics. It effectively addresses architectural debt issues in today's agile and large-scale IT solutions. Beginning with a foundational overview of A-ESA model specifications, the book introduces readers to the intent and unique methodologies behind A-ESA. It then delves into practical demonstrations through example solution cases, offering real-world context and insights into various architectural styles. Each chapter builds on this knowledge, covering the governing ideas of the thinking framework and essential topics such as key metrics, and modeling considerations for diverse architectural styles, ensuring a thorough understanding of A-ESA's application in different contexts. The book also emphasizes the link between enterprise architecture (EA) and solution architecture (SA), and the importance of governance and measurement in maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of architectural solutions. Readers will explore critical metrics, governance techniques, and the impact of agile modeling on purpose and architectural leading practices. With practical examples, measurement techniques, and governance strategies, this guide equips readers with the cognitive and practical tools necessary for strategic and effective architectural thinking. Concluding with reflections and future outlooks, this comprehensive guide offers valuable insights for mastering IT solution modeling within the A-ESA framework. You Will: Gain hands-on experience with the Agile-Enterprise Solution Architecture (A-ESA) framework through detailed examples and solution cases that illustrate various architectural styles and modeling techniques. Understand the critical metrics and model mappings necessary for evaluating architectural quality and performance. Develop a deep understanding of the A-ESA architectural thinking, including strategic, enterprise, business, data, and cloud architecture considerations This book is for : IT architects, enterprise architects, and solutions architects.
Mastering German Vocabulary: A Practical Guide to Troublesome Words
by Bruce DonaldsonHow often have you looked up an English word in a German dictionary only to be confronted by a bewildering array of German equivalents? Which is the correct word for the context in question? Thirty years' experience in teaching Germanic languages at tertiary level to English-speaking students have made the author acutely aware of this problem. Mastering German Vocabulary explains how to use over 2,200 common German words correctly, using example sentences in German with English translations.In order to aid quick consultation, all German and English words are listed in separate indexes. The book is designed for all upper secondary and tertiary students of German and complements Routledge's grammar, dictionary and vocabulary building textbooks. It is a practical companion for anyone serious about perfecting their German.
Mastering Git
by Jakub NarebskiAttain expert-level proficiency with Git for enhanced productivity and efficient collaboration by mastering advanced distributed version control features About This Book * Set up Git for solo and collaborative development * Harness the full power of Git version control system to customize Git behavior, manipulate history, integrate external tools and explore platform shortcuts * A detailed guide, which explains how to apply advanced Git techniques and workflows and ways to handle submodules Who This Book Is For If you are a Git user with reasonable knowledge of Git and familiarity with basic concepts such as branching, merging, staging, and workflows, this is the book for you. Basic knowledge of installing Git and software configuration management concepts is essential. What You Will Learn * Explore project history, find revisions using different criteria, and filter and format how history looks * Manage your working directory and staging area for commits and interactively create new revisions and amend them * Set up repositories and branches for collaboration * Submit your own contributions and integrate contributions from other developers via merging or rebasing * Customize Git behavior system-wide, on a per-user, per-repository, and per-file basis * Take up the administration and set up of Git repositories, configure access, find and recover from repository errors, and perform repository maintenance * Chose a workflow and configure and set up support for the chosen workflow In Detail Git is one of the most popular types of Source Code Management (SCM) and Distributed Version Control System (DVCS). Despite the powerful and versatile nature of the tool enveloping strong support for nonlinear development and the ability to handle large projects efficiently, it is a complex tool and often regarded as "user-unfriendly". Getting to know the ideas and concepts behind the architecture of Git will help you make full use of its power and understand its behavior. Learning the best practices and recommended workflows should help you to avoid problems and ensure trouble-free development. The book scope is meticulously designed to help you gain deeper insights into Git's architecture, its underlying concepts, behavior, and best practices. Mastering Git starts with a quick implementation example of using Git for a collaborative development of a sample project to establish the foundation knowledge of Git operational tasks and concepts. Furthermore, as you progress through the book, the tutorials provide detailed descriptions of various areas of usage: from archaeology, through managing your own work, to working with other developers. This book also helps augment your understanding to examine and explore project history, create and manage your contributions, set up repositories and branches for collaboration in centralized and distributed version control, integrate work from other developers, customize and extend Git, and recover from repository errors. By exploring advanced Git practices, you will attain a deeper understanding of Git's behavior, allowing you to customize and extend existing recipes and write your own. Style and approach Step-by-step instructions and useful information make this book the ultimate guide to understanding and mastering Git. This book will show road to mastery example by example, while explaining mental model of Git. The Introduction section covers the 'Essentials' just for refreshing the basics. The main highlight is that the concepts are based on HOW the technology/framework works and not just practical 'WHAT to do'.
Mastering KVM Virtualization
by Anil Vettathu Humble Devassy Chirammal Prasad MukhedkarDive in to the cutting edge techniques of Linux KVM virtualization, and build the virtualization solutions your datacentre demands About This Book * Become an expert in Linux virtualization * Migrate your virtualized datacenter to the cloud * Find out how to build a large scale virtualization solution that will transform your organization Who This Book Is For Linux administrators - if you want to build incredible, yet manageable virtualization solutions with KVM this is the book to get you there. It will help you apply what you already know to some tricky virtualization tasks. What You Will Learn * Explore the ecosystem of tools that support Linux virtualization * Find out why KVM offers you a smarter way to unlock the potential of virtualization * Implement KVM virtualization using oVirt * Explore the KVM architecture - so you can manage, scale and optimize it with ease * Migrate your virtualized datacenter to the cloud for truly resource-efficient computing * Find out how to integrate OpenStack with KVM to take full control of the cloud In Detail A robust datacenter is essential for any organization - but you don't want to waste resources. With KVM you can virtualize your datacenter, transforming a Linux operating system into a powerful hypervisor that allows you to manage multiple OS with minimal fuss. This book doesn't just show you how to virtualize with KVM - it shows you how to do it well. Written to make you an expert on KVM, you'll learn to manage the three essential pillars of scalability, performance and security - as well as some useful integrations with cloud services such as OpenStack. From the fundamentals of setting up a standalone KVM virtualization platform, and the best tools to harness it effectively, including virt-manager, and kimchi-project, everything you do is built around making KVM work for you in the real-world, helping you to interact and customize it as you need it. With further guidance on performance optimization for Microsoft Windows and RHEL virtual machines, as well as proven strategies for backup and disaster recovery, you'll can be confident that your virtualized data center is working for your organization - not hampering it. Finally, the book will empower you to unlock the full potential of cloud through KVM. Migrating your physical machines to the cloud can be challenging, but once you've mastered KVM, it's a little easie. Style and approach Combining advanced insights with practical solutions, Mastering KVM Virtualization is a vital resource for anyone that believes in the power of virtualization to help a business use resources more effectively.
Mastering Layout: On the Art of Eye Appeal
by Mike StevensThis best-selling book by sign industry legend, Mike Stevens, covers the fundamental principles of layout for signs. It teaches how to see, organize and manipulate graphic elements for unified, legible and visually appealing results. More than 80 illustrations demonstrate before-and-after results of applying the principles. Includes a troubleshooting checklist for isolating, analyzing and correcting layout weaknesses in your own designs.
Mastering Legal Analysis and Drafting (Mastering Series)
by George W. Kuney Donna C. LooperThis book seeks to emphasize the fundamental structure and methods of legal drafting, which, the authors contend, are grounded in a surprisingly few, elemental rules and techniques of legal analysis and deployment of legal authorities amid relevant facts. It is designed to help the novice legal drafter identify those elemental rules and techniques and show how they are used to prepare effective legal writing in different formats, most of which share common elements and structures. <p><p>The book begins with a discussion of legal analysis, followed by a discussion of general drafting principles and rules, and then proceeds to apply these concepts in the following chapters to specific forms of legal writing including client letters, demand letters, research memoranda, motions and supporting documents, appellate briefs, contracts and instruments, and legislation. It closes with a chapter on "writing to build a record" that reprises the other chapters and highlights the key concepts.