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2020: World of War
by Kingsley Donaldson Paul Cornish' A timely and cogent reminder that history never ends and is about to be made' - Tim Marshall, author of Prisoners of GeographyThe year is 2020 and civilisation is on the verge of a Third World War. Will the Russian invasion of the Arctic trigger the military response called for in the NATO treaty? Will the simultaneous Chinese cyber-attack on the Pentagon cripple the world's biggest military machine?Who's arming the refugees in the migrant camps on the shores of the Mediterranean? What's happening in space?From cyber security to weapons technology, from economics to robotics, from geopolitics to undercover operations, 2020: World of War will offer us a compelling account of the shape our world will take in the future. Told through a number of gripping scenarios, all reality-based, all using the authors' experience and inside knowledge of the way the world works, whether inside the Pentagon or on the front line of international conflict, this book is a must for everyone who wants to understand what our future looks like.(P) 2017 Hodder & Stoughton
2021 / 2022 ASVAB For Dummies: Book + 7 Practice Tests Online + Flashcards + Video
by Angie Papple JohnstonOwn the ASVAB test with the #1 guide on the market! Passing the ASVAB test is the essential ticket to getting into your dream branch of the military—and a good score can determine the shape of your career. A stellar performance can also help you get grants and bonuses for school, so—no pressure! But don't be daunted: like any military operation, having the right plan of attack and equipment are key—and as the number-one-selling guide year after year that's packed with all the information you need to win, the latest edition ASVAB For Dummies takes care of both of these in one! In a friendly, straightforward style, Angie Papple Johnston—who passed the test herself in 2006 to join the Army—provides in-depth reviews of all nine test subjects. Don't worry if you slept through some of this material in school; you’ll find a complete refresher on everything you'll be expected to know—plus full explanations for every answer, drill exercises, and strategy cheat sheets for verbal, math, and general sciences. You'll also get tips on how to pinpoint areas where you need to develop mental muscle and to strengthen your test-taking skills. And if this weren't already giving you some pretty awesome firepower, you can also go online to reinforce your game using flashcards and customizable practice tests calibrated to address areas where you need help the most. Match your skills against practice problems Drill your math, science, and English knowledge to perfection Master test strategy and tactics Get one-year access to additional practice tests, flashcards, and videos online Whatever your aim for your military career, this book provides the perfect training ground for you to be the very best you can be on the day of the test!
2021 6th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Engineering (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #901)
by Zhenyuan ZhangThis book features high-quality, peer-reviewed papers from the 2021 6th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Engineering (ICITE 2021), held in Beijing, China, on October 29–31, 2021. Presenting the latest developments and technical solutions in Intelligent Transportation engineering, it covers a variety of topics, such as intelligent transportation, traffic control, road networking, intelligent automobile and vehicle operation & management. The book will be a valuable reference for graduate and postgraduate audiences, researchers and engineers, working in Intelligent Transportation Engineering.
2021 Financial Sector Assessment Program Review—Background Paper On Quantitative Analysis (Policy Papers)
by International Monetary FundA report from the International Monetary Fund.
2021 International Conference on Applications and Techniques in Cyber Intelligence: Applications and Techniques in Cyber Intelligence (ATCI 2021) Volume 1 (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #1398)
by Xiaolu Zhang Jemal Abawajy Mohammed Atiquzzaman Zheng XuThis book presents innovative ideas, cutting-edge findings, and novel techniques, methods, and applications in a broad range of cybersecurity and cyberthreat intelligence areas. As our society becomes smarter, there is a corresponding need to secure our cyberfuture. The book describes approaches and findings that are of interest to business professionals and governments seeking to secure our data and underpin infrastructures, as well as to individual users.
2021 International Conference on Applications and Techniques in Cyber Intelligence: Applications and Techniques in Cyber Intelligence (ATCI 2021) Volume 2 (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #81)
by Xiaolu Zhang Jemal Abawajy Mohammed Atiquzzaman Zheng XuThis book presents innovative ideas, cutting-edge findings, and novel techniques, methods, and applications in a broad range of cybersecurity and cyberthreat intelligence areas. As our society becomes smarter, there is a corresponding need to secure our cyberfuture. The book describes approaches and findings that are of interest to business professionals and governments seeking to secure our data and underpin infrastructures, as well as to individual users. 1. Highlights recent applications and techniques in cyber intelligence2. Includes the proceedings of the 2021 International Conference on Applications and Techniques in Cyber Intelligence (ATCI 2021) 3. Presents a broad range of scientific research on cyber intelligence
2021 International Conference on Big Data Analytics for Cyber-Physical System in Smart City: Volume 1 (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #102)
by Mohammed Atiquzzaman Zheng Xu Neil YenThis book gathers a selection of peer-reviewed papers presented at the third Big Data Analytics for Cyber-Physical System in Smart City (BDCPS 2021) conference, held in Shanghai, China, on Nov. 27, 2021. The contributions, prepared by an international team of scientists and engineers, cover the latest advances made in the field of machine learning, and big data analytics methods and approaches for the data-driven co-design of communication, computing, and control for smart cities. Given its scope, it offers a valuable resource for all researchers and professionals interested in big data, smart cities, and cyber-physical systems.
2021 International Conference on Big Data Analytics for Cyber-Physical System in Smart City: Volume 2 (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #103)
by Mohammed Atiquzzaman Zheng Xu Neil YenThis book gathers a selection of peer-reviewed papers presented at the third Big Data Analytics for Cyber-Physical System in Smart City (BDCPS 2021) conference, held in Shanghai, China, on Nov. 27, 2021. The contributions, prepared by an international team of scientists and engineers, cover the latest advances made in the field of machine learning, and big data analytics methods and approaches for the data-driven co-design of communication, computing, and control for smart cities. Given its scope, it offers a valuable resource for all researchers and professionals interested in big data, smart cities, and cyber-physical systems.
2021 International Conference on Development and Application of Carbon Nanomaterials in Energetic Materials (Springer Proceedings in Physics #276)
by Alon Gany Xiaolong FuThis book features selected papers presented at the 2021 International Conference on Development and Application of Carbon Nanomaterials in Energetic Materials. It discusses the latest progress in the field of advance carbon nanomaterials in energetic materials; including the structural design, theoretical calculation, synthesis, properties, and applications of carbon materials. It also presents the new technology and applications of advanced carbon nanomaterials in energetic materials. It can be used as a reference book for researchers in energetic materials and related fields. It is also be useful for undergraduates and postgraduates studying these topics.
2021 International Conference on Security and Information Technologies with AI, Internet Computing and Big-data Applications (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #314)
by George A. Tsihrintzis Shiuh-Jeng Wang Iuon-Chang LinThis book aims to attract researchers and practitioners who are working in information technology and computer science. This edited book is about basics and high-level concepts regarding blockchain technology and application, multimedia security, information processing, security of network, cloud and IoT, cryptography and information hiding, cyber-security and evidence investigations, and learning and intelligent computing. It is becoming increasingly important to develop adaptive, intelligent computing-centric, energy-aware, secure, and privacy-aware mechanisms in high-performance computing and IoT applications. The book serves as a useful guide for industry persons and also helps beginners to learn things from basic to advance in the area of better computing paradigm. Our aim is intended to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results in security-related areas. We believe that this book not only presents novel and interesting ideas but also will stimulate interesting discussions from the participants and inspire new ideas.
2021 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses
by Rebecca G TuckerThe 2021 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides current, vital drug information “in a nutshell.” This handy pocket guide by Rebecca Tucker gives essential information on over 4,100 medications, including 48 generic drugs newly approved by the FDA, in an easy-access A-to-Z format. The “mini” drug monographs include generic and trade names, drug classes, pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule, “black box” warnings, indications & dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching. A special section following the A-to-Z drugs provides essential Patient Safety information. Appendices cover topical and ophthalmic medications, laxatives, combination products, contraceptives, biological agents (vaccines), and more.
2021 Nobel Prize Summit: Proceedings Of A Summit
by Policy and Global Affairs National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Paula Whitacre Global Sustainability and Development Committee on 2021 Nobel Prize Summit: Our Planet, Our Future Emi Kameyama Negin Sobhani Franklin Carrero-MartínezOur future depends on our collective ability to become effective stewards of the global commons - the climate, ice, land, ocean, fresh water, forests, soils and rich diversity of life. Hosted by the Nobel Foundation and organized by the US National Academy of Sciences in partnership with the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and the Stockholm Resilience Centre/Beijer Institute, the first Nobel Prize Summit brought together Nobel Prize laureates, scientists, policy makers, business leaders, and youth leaders to explore the question: What can be achieved in this decade to put the world on a path to a more sustainable, more prosperous future for all of humanity? From April 26-28, 2021, this virtual event combined keynotes and lively discussion with live performance and theatre. Framed around the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, speakers explored solutions to some of humanity's greatest challenges: climate change and biodiversity loss, increasing inequality, and technological innovation in support of societal goals. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions of the Summit.
2021 Special Drawing Rights Allocation—Ex-Post Assessment Report (Policy Papers)
by International Monetary Fund. Finance Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
2021 Supplement To Civil Procedure, 5th, Rules, Statutes, And Recent Developments (University Casebook)
by Suzanna Sherry Thomas Rowe Jr. Jay TidmarshThe 2021 Statutory and Case Supplement brings the casebook up-to-date, noting new developments in a short introductory section. Because the supplement includes the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and edited advisory committee notes, as well as the United States Constitution and relevant portions of the United States Code, the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the Rules of the Supreme Court of the United States, it can be used with any civil procedure casebook.
2021 Top Ten Gay Romance (Top Ten Gay Romance #8)
by J. M. Snyder Jamie Craig Holly Day Pat Henshaw Kris T. Bethke Wayne Mansfield Shawn Lane A. C. Katt Nell Iris K. L. Noone Ofelia Gränd2021 Top Ten Gay Romance brings together the best-selling short stories published by JMS Books that year.From first love to true love, from submission to sensual, from heat to sweet and everything in between, the couples in these stories are sure to keep you turning the pages as you fall in love with them.With stories by Kris T. Bethke, Jamie Craig, Holly Day, Ofelia Gränd, Pat Henshaw, Nell Iris, A.C. Katt, Shawn Lane, Wayne Mansfield, and K.L. Noone, this head-over-heels collection goes beyond bedtime reading. Whether happily ever after or happy for now, there’s an ending for everyone in here!Contains the stories: Gingerbread and Good Tidings by Kris T. Bethke, First and Always by Jamie Craig, Blown Away by Holly Day, Kisses and Cabins by Ofelia Gränd, A Kiss in Time by Pat Henshaw, Wake Him with a Kiss by Nell Iris, A Permanent Arrangement by A.C. Katt, Holly Jolly by Shawn Lane, Ugly by Wayne Mansfield, and Cinnamon and Strawberries by K.L. Noone.
2022 / 2023 ASVAB For Dummies: Book + 7 Practice Tests Online + Flashcards + Video
by Angie Papple JohnstonLock down the score you need to get the job you want! The bestselling ASVAB For Dummies is back with an updated and expanded annual edition. Joining the military? Want to maximize your score and your job flexibility? Dummies to the rescue! With 2022/2023 ASVAB For Dummies, you’ve got access to an insane amount of test prep and study material, including 7 online practice tests, flashcards, hundreds of practice questions right in the book, and a lot more. Military recruiters trust the #1 Bestselling ASVAB study guide on the market to help their prospective enlistees score high on the test. Check out these insider tips and tricks for test-day-success from an expert author, and practice with example problems until you feel confident. Learn at your own pace. It’s all possible. Next stop: basic training. Learn what the ASVAB is all about, including all 10 test sections Practice with 7 online practice tests and countless more questions Identify the score you need to get the job you want—then get that score Work through at your own pace and emphasize the areas you need ASVAB For Dummies is a reliable study guide with proven results. You don’t need anything else. Get studying, recruit!
2022 Assessment of the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
by Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences Laboratory Assessments Board Army Research Laboratory Technical Assessment Board National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicineThe U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Amy Research Laboratory (ARL) focuses on cutting-edge scientific discovery, technological innovation, and transition of knowledge products that offer great potential to strengthen the U.S. Army. The mission of the ARL is to operationalize science for transformational overmatch in support of persistent Army modernization. At the request of the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, this report provides an assessment of the scientific and technical quality of the ARL, with findings and recommendations related to the quality of ARL research, development, and analysis programs.
2022 Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Communications Technology Laboratory
by Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences Laboratory Assessments Board National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 2022 Panel on Review of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Communications Technology LaboratoryAt the request of the director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, this report assesses the management of Standards and Technology Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL), focusing on the work, facilities, equipment, personnel, portfolios of scientific expertise, and effective dissemination of the results.
2022 CFA Program Curriculum Level I Box Set
by CFA InstitutePrepare for success on the 2022 CFA Level I exam with the latest official CFA® Program Curriculum. The 2022 CFA Program Curriculum Level I Box Set contains all the material you need to succeed on the Level I CFA exam in 2022. This set includes the full official curriculum for Level I and is part of the larger CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). Highly visual and intuitively organized, this box set allows you to: Learn from financial thought leaders. Access market-relevant instruction. Gain critical knowledge and skills. The set also includes practice questions to assist with your recall of key terms, concepts, and formulas. Perfect for anyone preparing for the 2022 Level I CFA exam, the 2022 CFA Program Curriculum Level I Box Set is a must-have resource for those seeking the foundational skills required to become a Chartered Financial Analyst®.
2022 CFA Program Curriculum Level II Box Set
by CFA InstitutePrepare for success on the 2022 CFA Level II exam with the latest official CFA® Program Curriculum. The 2022 CFA Program Curriculum Level II Box Set contains all the material you need to succeed on the Level II CFA exam in 2022. This set includes the full official curriculum for Level II and is part of the larger CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). Organized to get you accustomed to the exam’s heavy reliance on vignettes, the Level II curriculum will help you master mini case studies and accompanying analyses. Highly visual and intuitively organized, this box set allows you to: Learn from financial thought leaders. Access market-relevant instruction. Gain critical knowledge and skills. The set also includes practice questions to assist with your recall of key terms, concepts, and formulas. Perfect for anyone preparing for the 2022 Level II CFA exam, the 2022 CFA Program Curriculum Level II Box Set is a must-have resource for those seeking the intermediate skills required to become a Chartered Financial Analyst®.
2022 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Box Set
by CFA InstitutePrepare for success on the 2022 CFA Level III exam with the latest official CFA® Program Curriculum. The 2022 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Box Set contains all the material you need to succeed on the Level III CFA exam in 2022. This set includes the full official curriculum for Level III and is part of the larger CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). Designed to acclimate you to the exam’s heavy reliance on information synthesis and solution application regarding portfolio management and wealth planning, the Level III curriculum will help you master both calculation-based and word-based problems. Highly visual and intuitively organized, this box set allows you to: Learn from financial thought leaders. Access market-relevant instruction. Gain critical knowledge and skills. The set also includes practice questions to assist with your recall of key terms, concepts, and formulas. Perfect for anyone preparing for the 2022 Level III CFA exam, the 2022 CFA Program Curriculum Level III Box Set is a must-have resource for those seeking the advanced skills required to become a Chartered Financial Analyst®.
2022 FIFA World Cup: Economic Impact On Qatar And Regional Spillovers (Selected Issues Papers)
by YuanA report from the International Monetary Fund.
2022 Glencoe Health, Print Student Edition
by McGraw HillGlencoe Health provides high-school students with age-appropriate content that aligns with the National Health Education Standards to help them become health-literate individuals. This research-based program focuses on the development and application of critical knowledge and skills during a crucial period in students' lives. Glencoe Health also emphasizes social and emotional skills while exploring up-to-date information and statistics on timely, relevant topics.
2022 Health Reform Update eBook
by Joel B. Teitelbaum Sara E. WilenskyThis 2022 Health Reform Update offers a concise examination of health reform in the United States and a comprehensive look at the key components of the Affordable Care Act (ACA); the transition from the Trump administration to the Biden administration, including content related to legislation and regulatory changes attributable to Biden's first 6 months in office; and updated insights on the political climate regarding the Affordable Care Act. It also explores all previous attempts at health reform, as well as the core rulings of multiple U.S. Supreme Court decisions related to the ACA, and key issues going forward. This 2022 update also includes new content regarding COVID-19 health disparities. Classroom-tested, this update offers learning objectives, a vignette, updated statistics, new textbox distinctions (offering discussion questions, special topics and technical spotlights) that will spark student dialogue and critical thinking.
2022 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses
by Rebecca G. TuckerThe 2022 Lippincott® Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides current, vital drug information “in a nutshell.” This handy pocket guide by Rebecca Tucker gives essential information on more than 3,900 medications in an easy-access A-to-Z format. Drug monographs include generic and trade names, drug classes, pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule, “black box” warnings, indications and dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations and patient teaching. An "Anatomy of a Drug Monograph" feature on the inside front cover helps new nurses quickly understand the contents. At just 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches, this robust yet conveniently-sized compendium is a valuable resource for all nurses and nursing students.