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Mastering Emergency Medicine: A Practical Guide (Mastering)
by Matthew Hall Chetan Trivedy Andrew ParfittMastering Emergency Medicine is a concise, revision-focused textbook that covers everything that candidates need to know in order to pass the College of Emergency Medicine's (CEM) membership examination (MCEM) to enter training, and to the pass fellowship examination (FCEM) to complete the Certificate of Specialist Training.With over 100 OSCE scena
Mastering Endo-Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery: ELSA Manual
by Rakesh Gupta Alembert Lee-Ong Emily Rose Nery Michael Lawenko Eva Lourdes Sta. Clara Marilou Blancos Fuentes Siau Wei Tang Narendra Agarwal Asim Shabbir Jaideep Rao Rajat Goel Le Quan Anh Tuan Henry Chua Kiyotaka Imamura Enrico Lauro Hrisikesh Salgaonkar William Tzu-Liang Chen Sajid MalikThis is an open access book.The book focuses mainly on the surgical technique, OR setup, equipments and devices necessary in minimally invasive surgery (MIS). It serves as a compendium of endolaparoscopic surgical procedures. It is an official publication of the Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA).The book includes various sections covering basic skills set, devices, equipments, OR setup, procedures by area. Each chapter cover introduction, indications and contraindications, pre-operative patient’s assessment and preparation, OT setup (instrumentation required, patient’s position, etc.), step by step description of surgical procedures, management of complications, post-operative care. It includes original illustrations for better understanding and visualization of specific procedures.The book serves as a practical guide for surgical residents, surgical trainees, surgical fellows, junior surgeons, surgical consultants and anyone interested in MIS. It covers most of the basic and advanced laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery procedures meeting the curriculum and examination requirements of the residents.
Mastering Endovascular Techniques: Tips and Tricks in Endovascular Surgery
by George Geroulakos Efthymios Avgerinos Jean Pierre Becquemin Gregory C. Makris Alberto FroioThis book provides a detailed practically applicable guide to using the latest endovascular techniques. Chapters feature detailed step-by-step instructions on how to perform procedures relevant for instances of disorders including cerebrovascular disease, splachnic arteries, and aortic aneurysms. Multiple choice questions are provided throughout to enable the reader to identify the points covered. Mastering Endovascular Techniques: Tips and Tricks in Endovascular Surgery describes the latest endovascular methodologies and features detailed insight on how to apply these techniques into day-to-day clinical practice.
Mastering Health Data Science Using R
by Alice PaulThis book provides a practical, application-driven guide to using R for public health and health data science, accessible to both beginners and those with some coding experience. Each module starts with data as the driver of analysis before introducing and breaking down the programming concepts needed to tackle the analysis in a step-by-step manner. This book aims to equip readers by offering a practical and approachable programming guide tailored to those in health-related fields. Going beyond simple R examples, the programming principles and skills developed will give readers the ability to apply R skills to their own research needs. Practical case studies in public health are provided throughout to reinforce learning.Topics include data structures in R, exploratory analysis, distributions, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and larger scale programming with functions and control flows. The presentation focuses on implementation with R and assumes readers have had an introduction to probability, statistical inference and regression analysis.Key features:· Includes practical case studies.· Explains how to write larger programmes.· Contains additional information on Quarto.Alice Paul is an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics and Teaching Scholar, holding a Ph.D. in Operations Research from Cornell University. With six years of teaching experience at the undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. levels, she instructed students in diverse fields, including biostatistics, engineering, computer science, and data science at both Brown University and Olin College of Engineering.
Mastering Healthcare Terminology
by Betsy J. ShilandAcquire the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in class and on the job with this popular, hands-on introduction to medical language! Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 3rd Edition (Hard bound version)is a fun, engaging first step on your journey toward a successful healthcare career. Organized by body system, each chapter presents terms and definitions in small learning segments that make material easier to grasp, followed by exercises and review questions that test your understanding. Apply your knowledge using realistic case studies and patient records, and take your learning beyond the book with interactive games and exercises on an enclosed companion CD. . Detailed coverage reflects the most up-to-date medical language and introduces essential anatomical and physiological concepts. . A simple tabular format makes it easy to review and master related terms, word origins, and definitions all at once. . Integrated exercises provide immediate practice and review opportunities to reinforce your understanding. . Learning tools in each chapter outline content, objectives, precautions, and more to help you learn efficiently. . Basic ICD-9 codes included within the text acquaint you with common coding classifications and provide a professional edge. . Anatomy and physiology terms are dissected into word parts for easier learning and memorization. . Sample patient information reflects the electronic medical record interface to familiarize you with the latest developments in healthcare record-keeping. . Integrated exercises provide immediate practice and review opportunities to reinforce your understanding. . Case studies put terms and sample patient medical records into a realistic context. . New diagnostic terms incorporated throughout the text keep you up to date with current diagnostic procedures you'll encounter in practice. . Chapter one equips you to confidently begin building medical terms immediately. . A companion CD strengthens your understanding through new fun, interactive games including Whack-A-Word-Part and Medical Millionaire. . iTerms access enables you to download pronunciations and definitions to a portable media device and review terms anywhere you go. (Sold separately) . Worksheets and Wheel of Terminology game on the companion Evolve website offer engaging, online term-building practice.
Mastering Healthcare Terminology
by Betsy J. ShilandLearn how to communicate clearly and confidently with other members of the healthcare team! Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 6th Edition covers medical terms and definitions in small chunks of easy-to-follow learning segments that are followed immediately by exercises and review questions to reinforce your understanding. Organized by body systems, this worktext includes over 100 case studies and medical records with review questions. Also included are mobile-optimized quizzes and flash cards that make it easy to study terms anytime, anywhere. This popular introduction to medical language is perfect as a career refresher or college-level learning.
Mastering Healthcare Terminology - Spiral Bound
by Betsy J. ShilandAcquire the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in class and on the job with this popular, hands-on introduction to medical language Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 4th Edition is a fun, engaging first step on your journey toward a successful healthcare career. Organized by body system, each chapter presents terms and definitions in small, easy-to-follow learning segments, followed by exercises and review questions that test your understanding. Apply your knowledge using realistic case studies and patient records, or take your learning beyond the book with interactive games and exercises on the companion website.
Mastering Iris Repair: A Video Textbook of Iris Repair and Pupilloplasty Techniques
by Ashvin Agarwal Amar AgarwalThe first of its kind on this topic, Mastering Iris Repair: A Video Textbook of Iris Repair and Pupilloplasty Techniques combines practical explanations with dynamic surgical videos and animations, perfect for specialists as well as general ophthalmologists.Together with top surgical experts, Drs. Ashvin Agarwal, Amar Agarwal, and Priya Narang have created an accessible text filled with high-yield information that provides essential coverage of the most recent innovations in iris repair. With appeal for subspecialty areas such as cornea, glaucoma, cataract, and retina, this book identifies abnormalities that are regular challenges for the ocular surgeon. Nearly 200 figures are accompanied by more than 4 hours of new, original instructional video and animation with narration hosted on a companion website.Mastering Iris Repair is divided into 3 sections to provide quick access in a comprehensive resource: Iris repair techniques: Single-pass four-throw pupilloplasty, McCannel and Siepser suturing techniques, different types of sutures, and repair management Special topics: Pinhole pupilloplasty, pupilloplasty in special indications, iris prosthesis, and complications of iris repair and pupilloplasty Extended implications of iris and pupil repair: Iris cosmetics devices, how devices manipulate iris tissue, and intraocular lenses affected by iris repair techniques Abundantly referenced and supplemented by evidence-based cases, Mastering Iris Repair: A Video Textbook of Iris Repair and Pupilloplasty Techniques enhances surgical potential for all ophthalmologists.
Mastering Mentorship: A Practical Guide for Mentors of Nursing, Health and Social Care Students
by Julie Bailey-Mchale Donna Mary HartThis book is an essential guide to mentorship in health and social care. The chapters focus specifically on the eight Nursing and Midwifery Council domains for the preparation and training of mentors. A rich range of real-life case studies are included in every chapter, to demonstrate the challenges and dilemmas of mentoring in practice. The chapters cover a range of settings, including community nursing, school nursing, acute care, social work and biomedical science. Learning objectives, chapter summaries and reflective questions are also included to help readers reappraise what they have learned. Mastering Mentorship will be essential reading for both those preparing to become nurse mentors at post-registration level and those already qualified to mentor.
Mastering Metasploit - Fourth Edition
by Nipun JaswalThis book targets professional penetration testers, security engineers, and law enforcement analysts who possess a basic knowledge of Metasploit, wish to master the Metasploit framework, and want to develop exploit and module development skills. Further, it helps all those researchers who want to add their custom functionalities to Metasploit. The book discusses Ruby programming and attack scripting using Cortana. A little knowledge and programming experience with Ruby and Cortana are required.
Mastering Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Comprehensive SBA Exam Guide
by Abdul Ahmed Ian JenkynFinal membership exams can be a significant challenge for trainees, particularly with the increasing prevalence of single best answer (SBA) components. Many candidates struggle with this format due to a lack of targeted resources aligned with the oral and maxillofacial surgery syllabus. This essential revision tool bridges that gap, providing expertly curated SBA practice questions designed to enhance understanding and refine exam technique.Compiled and reviewed by leading experts renowned for their excellence in teaching and research and supported by leading AI technology, this book offers a structured approach to exam preparation. Covering key topics across oral and maxillofacial surgery, it also provides valuable insights for professionals in related specialties, including dentistry, plastic surgery, ENT, and emergency medicine.Mastering Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: A Comprehensive SBA Exam Guide includes dedicated sections on head and neck surgery, facial aesthetics, cleft lip and palate, and advanced oral surgery techniques. This resource is tailored to both trainees and experienced surgeons looking to expand their expertise.
Mastering Physician Engagement: A Practical Guide to Achieving Shared Outcomes (HIMSS Book Series)
by John W. Showalter Leigh T. WilliamsTwenty-first century healthcare will be defined by better care, smarter spending, and healthier people. All eyes are on technology as the means to drive down costs and improve efficiency, enabling physicians to deliver care in a way that realizes the vision of a healthier planet. The transition from the acute care focus of the 20th century to the quality and data-driven organizations of tomorrow requires incredible effort and collaboration between all members of the healthcare community. Healthcare professionals are challenged to understand and rapidly adapt to new business models while achieving improved patient care and health outcomes. Physician engagement with the whole community has never been more important than it is today. Mastering Physician Engagement: A Practical Guide to Achieving Shared Outcomes explores strategies and tactics for engaging physicians in a meaningful way in a broad spectrum of change initiatives. Using proven techniques to create alignment with physicians, this book delivers practical approaches for effectively: Fostering engagement in revenue cycle, information technology, and population health initiatives Creating a data-driven culture Training physicians on new technologies and workflows Communicating insights and metrics Identifying and presenting return on investment Developing and achieving common goals
Mastering PostgreSQL 15: Advanced techniques to build and manage scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant database applications, 5th Edition
by Hans-Jurgen SchonigMaster the capabilities of PostgreSQL 15 to efficiently administer and maintain your database.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook.Key FeaturesUsing real world examples, get to grips with expert PostgreSQL 15 conceptsExplore performance improvement, database replication, data replication, database administration, and moreExtend PostgreSQL's functionalities to suit your organization's needs with minimal effortBook DescriptionStarting with an introduction to the newly released features of PostgreSQL 15, this updated fifth edition will help you get to grips with PostgreSQL administration and how to build dynamic database solutions for enterprise apps, including designing both physical and technical aspects of the system.You'll explore advanced PostgreSQL features, such as logical replication, database clusters, advanced indexing, and user management to manage and maintain your database. You'll then work with the PostgreSQL optimizer, configure PostgreSQL for high speed, and move from Oracle to PostgreSQL. Among the other skills that the book will help you build, you'll cover transactions, handling recursions, working with JSON and JSONB data, and setting up a Patroni cluster. It will show you how to improve performance with query optimization. You'll also focus on managing network security and work with backups and replication while exploring useful PostgreSQL extensions that optimize the performance of large databases.By the end of this PostgreSQL book, you'll be able to use your database to its utmost capacity by implementing advanced administrative tasks with ease.What you will learnMake use of the indexing features in PostgreSQL and fine-tune the performance of your queriesWork with stored procedures and manage backup and recoveryGet the hang of replication and failover techniquesImprove the security of your database server and handle encryption effectivelyTroubleshoot your PostgreSQL instance for solutions to common and not-so-common problemsPerform database migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL with easeWho this book is forThis database administration book is for PostgreSQL developers, database administrators, and professionals who want to implement advanced functionalities and master complex administrative tasks with PostgreSQL 15. Prior experience in PostgreSQL and familiarity with the basics of database administration will assist with understanding key concepts covered in the book.
Mastering PowerShell Scripting: Automate and manage your environment using PowerShell 7.1, 4th Edition
by Chris DentGrasp advanced PowerShell 7.1 functionalities for effective automation of your environmentKey FeaturesSee PowerShell in action, from learning the fundamentals to creating classes, scripts, and modulesWork with dual code for PowerShell 7 and Windows PowerShellAutomate complex tasks, manipulate data, and secure your environmentBook DescriptionPowerShell scripts offer a convenient way to automate various tasks. This comprehensive guide starts with the basics before moving on to advanced topics to help you become a PowerShell 7.1 expert. This extensively revised edition includes two new chapters on debugging and troubleshooting and creating GUIs. Learn the new features of PowerShell 7.1 by working with parameters, objects, and .NET classes from within PowerShell 7.1. As you work through the chapters, you'll see how to efficiently manage substantial amounts of data and interact with other services using PowerShell 7.1. Make the most of PowerShell's automation features, using different methods to parse data, manipulate regular expressions, and work with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). Advanced topics include asynchronous processing, desired state configuration, using more complex scripts and filters, debugging issues, and error-handling techniques. By the end of this PowerShell book, you will be an expert in scripting with PowerShell 7.1.What you will learnOptimize code with functions, switches, and looping structuresWork with objects and operators to test and manipulate dataParse and manipulate different data typesCreate scripts and functions using PowerShellUse jobs, runspaces, and runspace pools to run code asynchronouslyWrite .NET classes with ease within PowerShellCreate and implement regular expressions in PowerShell scriptsMake use of advanced techniques to define and restrict the behavior of parametersWho this book is forThis book is aimed at beginners who want to understand the basics as well as experienced system administrators looking to extend their knowledge.Prior knowledge of PowerShell is beneficial but not essential to get the most value from this book. Some familiarity with operating systems would be useful, but not essential.
Mastering Public Health: A Postgraduate Guide to Examinations and Revalidation, Second Edition
by Geraint Lewis Jessica Sheringham Jamie Lopez Bernal Tim CrayfordMastering Public Health: A Postgraduate Guide to Examinations and Revalidation, Second Edition is an essential study aid for all those preparing for postgraduate, masters, and higher examinations in public health. Now updated and revised for the second edition, the book continues to provide all postgraduate students taking higher public health exam
Mastering Python for Finance: Implement advanced state-of-the-art financial statistical applications using Python, 2nd Edition
by James Ma WeimingTake your financial skills to the next level by mastering cutting-edge mathematical and statistical financial applicationsKey FeaturesExplore advanced financial models used by the industry and ways of solving them using PythonBuild state-of-the-art infrastructure for modeling, visualization, trading, and moreEmpower your financial applications by applying machine learning and deep learningBook DescriptionThe second edition of Mastering Python for Finance will guide you through carrying out complex financial calculations practiced in the industry of finance by using next-generation methodologies. You will master the Python ecosystem by leveraging publicly available tools to successfully perform research studies and modeling, and learn to manage risks with the help of advanced examples.You will start by setting up your Jupyter notebook to implement the tasks throughout the book. You will learn to make efficient and powerful data-driven financial decisions using popular libraries such as TensorFlow, Keras, Numpy, SciPy, and sklearn. You will also learn how to build financial applications by mastering concepts such as stocks, options, interest rates and their derivatives, and risk analytics using computational methods. With these foundations, you will learn to apply statistical analysis to time series data, and understand how time series data is useful for implementing an event-driven backtesting system and for working with high-frequency data in building an algorithmic trading platform. Finally, you will explore machine learning and deep learning techniques that are applied in finance.By the end of this book, you will be able to apply Python to different paradigms in the financial industry and perform efficient data analysis.What you will learnSolve linear and nonlinear models representing various financial problemsPerform principal component analysis on the DOW index and its componentsAnalyze, predict, and forecast stationary and non-stationary time series processesCreate an event-driven backtesting tool and measure your strategiesBuild a high-frequency algorithmic trading platform with PythonReplicate the CBOT VIX index with SPX options for studying VIX-based strategiesPerform regression-based and classification-based machine learning tasks for predictionUse TensorFlow and Keras in deep learning neural network architectureWho this book is forIf you are a financial or data analyst or a software developer in the financial industry who is interested in using advanced Python techniques for quantitative methods in finance, this is the book you need! You will also find this book useful if you want to extend the functionalities of your existing financial applications by using smart machine learning techniques. Prior experience in Python is required.
Mastering Rhinoplasty
by Rollin K. DanielEvery surgeon who carries out rhinoplasty procedures will learn a great deal from this book. The beginner is guided through the performance of a standard rhinoplasty operation that can be expanded to incorporate the described advanced techniques as experience is gained. Here, the emphasis is on the routine case that is too frequently overlooked in favor of the esoteric. For the already proficient surgeon, on the other hand, the latest breakthroughs in the management of difficult cases, such as saddle nose, skin sleeve problems, and dorsal grafting, are clearly depicted. When appropriate, approaches developed exclusively by the author are presented. The lucid text is complemented by a wealth of color figures.
Mastering Scientific and Medical Writing
by Silvia M. RogersThis self-help guide is intended for scientists and medical professionals and students who wish to improve their scientific writing skills. Exercises invite the reader to practice the most important aspects of scientific writing. Although the book addresses certain issues more troublesome to scientific communicators of a non-English language origin, the guide will be of equal benefit to those whose first language is English. If you want not only to write but to write well, this book is for you. This second edition takes into account new developments in the area of scientific communication. In particular, the importance of authenticity is addressed, drawing attention to the sensitive issue of plagiarism in scientific texts.
Mastering Service Mesh: Enhance, secure, and observe cloud-native applications with Istio, Linkerd, and Consul
by Anjali Khatri Vikram Khatri Dinesh Nirmal Hamid Pirahesh Eric HernessUnderstand how to use service mesh architecture to efficiently manage and safeguard microservices-based applications with the help of examples Key Features Manage your cloud-native applications easily using service mesh architecture Learn about Istio, Linkerd, and Consul – the three primary open source service mesh providers Explore tips, techniques, and best practices for building secure, high-performance microservices Book Description Although microservices-based applications support DevOps and continuous delivery, they can also add to the complexity of testing and observability. The implementation of a service mesh architecture, however, allows you to secure, manage, and scale your microservices more efficiently. With the help of practical examples, this book demonstrates how to install, configure, and deploy an efficient service mesh for microservices in a Kubernetes environment. You'll get started with a hands-on introduction to the concepts of cloud-native application management and service mesh architecture, before learning how to build your own Kubernetes environment. While exploring later chapters, you'll get to grips with the three major service mesh providers: Istio, Linkerd, and Consul. You'll be able to identify their specific functionalities, from traffic management, security, and certificate authority through to sidecar injections and observability. By the end of this book, you will have developed the skills you need to effectively manage modern microservices-based applications. What you will learn Compare the functionalities of Istio, Linkerd, and Consul Become well-versed with service mesh control and data plane concepts Understand service mesh architecture with the help of hands-on examples Work through hands-on exercises in traffic management, security, policy, and observability Set up secure communication for microservices using a service mesh Explore service mesh features such as traffic management, service discovery, and resiliency Who this book is for This book is for solution architects and network administrators, as well as DevOps and site reliability engineers who are new to the cloud-native framework. You will also find this book useful if you're looking to build a career in DevOps, particularly in operations. Working knowledge of Kubernetes and building microservices that are cloud-native is necessary to get the most out of this book.
Mastering Single Best Answer Questions for the Part 2 MRCOG Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach
by Adel Elkady Bashir Dawlatly Ahmed Mustafa H. Rees Alexandra E. Mustafa H. ReesThis comprehensive question-and-answer resource covers all aspects of the curriculum for the Part 2 MRCOG examination. Candidates are given the opportunity to practise the Single Best Answer question style, to cover the content they will encounter in the examination and to assess their knowledge. As consultants actively engaged in the writing of the Part 2 Single Best Answers, the authors and editor have provided directly applicable questions. Candidates to review the syllabus in an organised, systematic manner, with comprehensive explanations for each answer. This title also includes new sections on ethics, training, audit and clinical governance. Mock exams are also available online to familiarise candidates with the real-life examination. The detailed answers, evidence and comprehensive list of references offer an excellent training and reading source for all candidates preparing for the Part 2 MRCOG examination.
Mastering Splunk
by James MillerThis book is for those Splunk developers who want to learn advanced strategies to deal with big data from an enterprise architectural perspective. You need to have good working knowledge of Splunk.
Mastering Spring 5: An effective guide to build enterprise applications using Java Spring and Spring Boot framework, 2nd Edition
by Ranga Rao KaranamBuild scalable and flexible Rest APIs and microservices using the latest versions of Spring and Spring Boot Key Features Build Java-based enterprise applications using Spring 5.1 and Spring Boot 2.1 Create high performing, reusable, and scalable enterprise Java applications that are easy to test Gain powerful insights into advanced Spring and Spring Boot concepts to develop applications effectively Book Description Spring 5.1 is the latest release of the widely used Spring Framework. This book takes you through the evolution of building enterprise-ready applications with Spring and Spring Boot. Mastering Spring 5 starts with an overview of some of the important Spring Framework features relating to aspect-oriented programming, task scheduling, and scripting with the help of practical examples. You'll learn about the standard dependency injection specification for Java contexts and CDI and how the Spring Framework supports it. You'll gain an understanding of how application architectures have evolved from monoliths to microservices and be able to build your own microservices using Spring Boot. Complete with real-world examples, this book will help you gain powerful insights into Spring Boot 2.1 and learn how to develop cloud-native microservices with Spring Cloud. You'll even explore how to secure a REST API with Spring Security and get started with your first full stack application using React. Furthermore, you'll get to grips with Kotlin fundamentals and build a Kotlin project in Eclipse. By the end of this book, you'll be equipped with all the knowledge required to develop microservices and full stack applications with the Spring Framework. What you will learn Explore Spring Framework 5.1 features such as AOP, transaction management, task scheduling, and scripting Build REST APIs and microservices with Spring and Spring Boot Develop a secure REST API with Spring Security Build your first full stack React application Write efficient unit tests with Spring and Spring Boot Understand the advanced features that Spring Boot offers to develop and monitor applications Use Spring Cloud to deploy and manage applications on the Cloud Who this book is for This book is for experienced Java and enterprise Java developers and programmers who have a basic understanding of the Spring Framework.
Mastering Visual Studio 2019 - Second Edition
by Kunal ChowdhuryMicrosoft .NET Developers who would like to learn the new features of Visual Studio 2019, and would like to delve into newer areas such as cloud computing, .NET Core, TypeScript, along with mastering the skills of building, debugging and unit testing professional apps, would benefit from this book. Basic knowledge of Visual Studio, .NET and C# is assumed.
Mastering Windows PowerShell Scripting: Automate and manage your environment using PowerShell Core 6.0, 3rd Edition
by Chris DentGrasp advanced PowerShell Core 6.0 functionalities to automate your environmentKey FeaturesKeep up with changes introduced in PowerShell Core 6.0Easily maintain appropriate compatibility with older versionsAutomate complex tasks, manipulate data, and secure your environment with PowerShell Core 6.0Book DescriptionPowerShell scripts offer a handy way to automate various chores, however working effectively with these scripts can be a difficult task.This comprehensive guide starts with the fundamentals before moving on to advanced-level topics to help you become a PowerShell Core 6.0 expert. The first module, PowerShell Core 6.0 Fundamentals, begins with the new features of PowerShell Core 6.0, installing it on Linux, and working with parameters, objects and .NET classes from within PowerShell Core 6.0. As you make your way through the chapters, you'll see how to efficiently manage large amounts of data and interact with other services using PowerShell Core 6.0. You'll be able to make the most of PowerShell Core 6.0's powerful automation feature, where you will have different methods available to parse data and manipulate regular expressions and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). After having explored automation, you will enter the extending PowerShell Core 6.0 module, covering asynchronous processing and desired state configuration. In the last module, you will learn to extend PowerShell Core 6.0 using advanced scripts and filters, and also debug issues along with working on error handling techniques.By the end of this book, you will be an expert in scripting with PowerShell Core 6.0.What you will learnOptimize code through the use of functions, switches, and looping structuresWork with objects and operators to test and manipulate dataParse and manipulate different data typesCreate scripts and functions using PowerShellUse jobs, events, and popular public modules which assist with implementing multithreadingWrite .NET classes with ease within the PowerShellCreate and implement regular expressions in PowerShell scriptsMake use of advanced techniques to define and restrict the behavior of parametersWho this book is forIf you are a system administrator who wants to become an expert in controlling and automating your Windows environment, then Mastering Windows PowerShell Scripting is for you. It is also ideal for those new to the PowerShell language.
Mastering Your Dissertation: The Answers to Your Questions on Bachelor´s, Master´s and Project Theses
by Sue Reeves Bartek BuczkowskiThis reader-friendly guide is specifically designed for any student who has ever had a question about theses as part of their university undergraduate degree course in a life- or health science-related subject. It covers the varied types of projects that exist, including experimental work, surveys, meta-analyses, audits and qualitative and quantitative studies - all in one place.Get support at planning, completing and writing of your research based thesis. By using examples and check lists, this book leads you through the entire process encompassing each chapter of the dissertation. Let the question and answer writing style encourage you and boost your confidence when embarking on what is probably your largest piece of work to date, solved in a step by step approach.The experienced authors have run an enormous number of web and face-to-face workshops to support students in life and health sciences and help them write their dissertations. It became clear that research theses are a considerable source of anxiety and that many essential questions need answering - this book is your solution.