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Secret Surrender
by Laura MartinWhat had she let herself in for? Christy King just knew that when she and Drew Michaels met again sparks would fly. So why had she accepted his challenge? Being isolated with this infuriating man might be some women's idea of paradise, but certainly not hers. Had she made a terrible mistake?And then the memories of their night of passion returned to haunt her....
The Quilter's Bible: The Indispensable Guide to Patchwork, Quilting and Appliqué
by Linda ClementsAn essential reference with a collection of projects to inform and inspire quilters. This book presents essential know-how—together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips, and ideas collected from international top-name quilters. Ideal for both beginners looking for trustworthy advice in a single volume and committed quilters searching for authoritative reference on seldom-used techniques, it features over fifteen projects including cot quilts, bed quilts, lap quilts, bags, cushions, wall hangings, table mats, runners, and other beautiful projects for the home. Includes color photos and illustrations.
The Book of Boro: Techniques and Patterns Inspired by Traditional Japanese Textiles
by Susan BriscoeA collection of boro-inspired projects and techniques which celebrate this traditional Japanese textile and its relevance to the modern sewer and quilter.The word boro comes from the Japanese boroboro meaning something tattered or repaired. It refers to textiles that have been mended or patched together for utilitarian, not decorative, purposes to make the fabric stronger and warmer, and to mend torn and threadbare areas.The techniques section includes a short stitch directory with traditional stitches (running stitch and applique) and contemporary stitches (herringbone stitch, blanket stitch, chain stitch and whipped running stitch). Other techniques include instructions on improvisational patchwork; applique: raw, turned edge and reverse; darning techniques and methods for distressing and ageing fabrics to achieve an authentic boro finish.We also look at how boro is being revived for a new audience using contemporary fabrics including denim, linen and shibori tie dye as well as sashiko and embroidery threads. The techniques section includes a short stitch directory with traditional stitches (running stitch and applique) and contemporary stitches (herringbone stitch, blanket stitch, chain stitch and whipped running stitch). Also included are:Instructions on improvisational patchworkApplique: raw and turned edges and reverseDarning Methods for distressing and ageing your finished boro
The Gansey Knitting Sourcebook: 150 Stitch Patterns and 10 Projects for Gansey Knits
by Di Gilpin Sheila GreenwellGanseys are hardwearing sweaters traditionally knitted for fishermen in and around the British Isles. Today, the styling and history of ganseys is as popular as ever and this collection of stitch patterns and projects brings the history of ganseys to a new audience. Learn all about the techniques used for knitting ganseys with this comprehensive sourcebook from experts in the subject, Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell. Di and Sheila are knitwear designers and makers based in Scotland where they teach regular workshops on traditional gansey techniques. Discover all the techniques you need to make an authentic gansey sweater with their special features which were developed for warmth and comfort in what were often, harsh conditions out at sea. Ganseys were designed with a special under arm gusset and a shoulder seam which prevented chaffing and improved movement for the wearer even when the jumper got wet and heavy. The authors explain these techniques with step-by-step instructions and artworks so you can replicate these details in your own work. Another key element to the gansey is the stitch pattern which was specific to the local area and often had a symbolism beyond the pattern itself and, some hoped, would act as a charm to keep the fishermen safe while they were out at sea. This collection features a comprehensive directory of 150 gansey stitch patterns so you can choose your favourite designs and motifs and learn which patterns were important to the fishermen in different areas. There are also 10 patterns for garments and accessories so you can practise your skills. The projects include a child's traditional gansey sweater so you can try out your skills on a traditional sweater but on a small scale. There are also some contemporary takes on the traditional gansey using lighter weight yarn and design details: these include a beautiful sweater with a gansey yoke; a contemporary take on the fisherman's kep; a gansey stitch cowl; a pair of mittens and socks; and light linen tank top. The smaller projects such as the mittens and hats are great for practising your skills before you attempt one of the larger projects.
From Yellow Dog Democrats to Red State Republicans: Florida and Its Politics since 1940
by David R. ColburnLikely to raise hackles among Democrats and Republicans alike, this dynamic history of modern Florida argues that the Sunshine State has become the political and demographic future of the nation. David Colburn reveals how Florida gradually abandoned the traditions of race and personality that linked it to the Democratic Party. The book focuses particularly on the population growth and chaotic gubernatorial politics that altered the state from 1940, when it was a sleepy impoverished southern outpost, to the present and the emergence of a dominant Republican Party.
Growing Flowers: Everything You Need to Know About Planting, Tending, Harvesting and Arranging Beautiful Blooms
by Niki IrvingMaster Flower Gardening and Learn to Grow Flowers for All Seasons&“Anyone wanting to get started with a flower garden will find plenty of expert guidance here.&” ―Publishers Weekly#1 Best Seller in Annual Flowers Gardening, Bulb Flower Gardening, and Perennial GardeningMaster the art of cultivating cut flowers, from seed to stunning arrangements, with this indispensable guide for gardening novices and pros alike.Create botanical beauty. Niki Irving&’s Growing Flowers whisks you away to the serene mountains of Asheville, NC, where her boutique flower farm thrives. Learn to grow florets and cut flowers with the same sustainable, natural practices Niki employs on her mountain-fresh farm. Boost your horticultural skills. This garden journal not only introduces you to the pleasures of growing a cutting garden but also guides you to arrange your flowers into simple-yet-gorgeous bouquets. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of flower farming and discover techniques using not just blooms and greenery, but even artichokes, vines, and berries. Inside, you'll find: Practical guidance on organic flower gardening, from selecting the right seeds and seedlings to mastering seasonal rotation Insightful techniques for arranging cut flowers Tips and tricks from Niki Irving's successful boutique flower farm for cultivating your own cutting garden Engaging photographic content that transforms the book into a delightful coffee table addition Growing Flowers is a wonderful addition to any collection of garden books. If you&’re looking for gardening gifts for gardeners or enjoy flowering plant books and flower books like Floret Farms Cut Flower Garden book, Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers, or The Flower Gardener's Bible, you&’ll love Niki Irving's Growing Flowers.
The Photo Hustle: An Insider Guide on How to Book Clients, Get Paid, and Master the Business of Photography
by Karen WilliamsUnlock the Secrets to Commercial Photography SuccessThe Photo Hustle by Karen Williams is the ultimate guide for photographers looking to break into the world of commercial photography, providing insider knowledge on how to land and keep prestigious clients.#1 Best Seller in Photography Business & CareersLooking for photo jobs or careers in photography? Karen Williams, a seasoned photo editor for top brands like Netflix and Wired, reveals the insider knowledge you need to land your dream gigs. The Photo Hustle is the ultimate resource for photographers—beginners and professionals alike—ready to transform their passion into a thriving career in commercial photography. Photography isn&’t just about capturing stunning images; it&’s about understanding the business, overcoming workplace discrimination, and navigating the unwritten rules of the industry. Whether you&’re eyeing jobs involving photography, launching your first photo studio, or breaking into commercial photography, this book equips you with the tools to succeed and the confidence to thrive. Inside, you&’ll find: Practical steps for building your personal brand and landing photo jobs. Expert tips on pitching, creating estimates, and negotiating contracts for photography careers near you and beyond. Strategies to navigate workplace discrimination and adapt to industry trends in photography occupations. Perfect for those seeking photography books for beginners or seasoned pros looking to level up, The Photo Hustle is your go-to guide to break into the competitive world of commercial photography and claim the success you deserve.If you liked What They Didn&’t Teach You in Photo School, Learning to See, or Wisdom of Wildly Creative Women, you&’ll love The Photo Hustle.
The Iron Dreamers
by Ashley ChristineUncover the Truth Behind the DreamWhen 17-year-old Lexi Carvalho is abruptly taken from her small-town existence, she awakens to a startling reality: Earth was destroyed centuries ago, and her previous life was merely a simulated reality. As one of 700,000 "Iron Dreamers," Lexi's mission is to address the immense challenges that humanity faces aboard a vast space station. Recruited by the enigmatic Artemis to apprehend a saboteur threatening humanity's remnants, Lexi confronts her deepest fears and questions the nature of her existence in this dystopian science fiction tale.Entrapped in a simulation. Selected for a perilous mission. As Lexi's world unravels, she navigates a crumbling reality where illusions and truth intertwine. The boundary between simulation and actuality blurs as she discovers that the technology meant to safeguard life might also dominate it. Each step brings her closer to a revelation that could either rescue humanity or lead to its demise. This young adult dystopian novel is ideal for fans seeking YA sci-fi books about simulated realities and narratives featuring strong female leads in sci-fi. The fate of humanity hinges on a perilous secret. Artemis offers Lexi a chance for answers—but at a significant cost. In a world where reality is fabricated, whom can she trust? Lexi's journey through layers of deceit challenges her to outsmart formidable adversaries and uncover her true purpose. Readers will be captivated by this science fiction adventure that delves into women in sci-fi, blending dystopian thrillers with strong female characters. Inside, you'll discover: A thrilling blend of dystopian fiction and sci-fi intrigue. A strong female protagonist navigating a mind-bending reality. A captivating mystery that questions the nature of existence. When reality is a lie, what is the truth?If you liked Red Rising, Scythe, or books on simulation theory, you&’ll love The Iron Dreamers.
Knit Like a Latvian: 40 knitting patterns for gloves, hats, scarves and shawls
by Ieva OzolinaKnit stunning accessories like gloves, hats, scarves and shawls featuring Latvian motifs with this collection of colorwork knitting patterns and charts.Another stunning collection of knitting patterns for colorwork accessories from Knit Like a Latvian author Ieva Ozolina.Choose from forty knitting patterns for hats, ear warmers, gloves, scarves, shawls, and wraps—all with distinctive Latvian designs and motifs.
Nutrition Essentials: Practical Applications
by Don Ross Melissa Bernstein Kimberley McMahon Dr. Paul InselPerfect for the introductory, non-majors course, Nutrition Essentials: Practical Applications, equips students with the knowledge and know-how to navigate the wealth of health and nutritional information (an misinformation) available to them, and determine how to incorporate it into their everyday lives. Throughout the text, this acclaimed author team delivers current, science-based information in a format accessible to all students, while urging them to take responsibility for their nutrition, health, and overall well-being. With a wealth of teaching and learning tools incorporated throughout the text, Nutrition Essentials empowers readers to monitor, understand, and affect their own nutritional behaviors!Every new copy print copy of Nutrition Essentials includes 365-day Navigate Advantage access. Up-to-date content reflects the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.Think About It questions at the beginning of each chapter present realistic nutrition-related situations and ask students to consider how they behave under such circumstances.Position Statements from distinguished organizations such as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Heart Association relate to the chapter topics and bolster the assertion made by the authors by showcasing concurrent opinions held by some of the leading organizations in nutrition and health.What Does Food Mean to You? boxes are included in every chapter and pose provocative questions, such as "How can I eat a Mediterranean diet?" and "How much should I worry about vitamins?"Ask an Expert features interviews with experts in the field. A variety of questions are posed related to healthy eating as well as to the profession itself.Quick Bites sprinkled throughout the book offer fun facts about nutrition-related topics such as exotic foods, social customs, origins or phrases, folk remedies, medical history, and more.FYI (For Your Information) sections offer more in-depth discussions of controversial and timely topics, such as unfounded claims about the effects of sugar, whether athletes need more protein, and the usefulness of the glycemic index.Nutrition Science in Action is an exciting feature that walks students through science experiments involving nutrition.Going Green boxes address the nutrition community's concern about the importance of environmental issues in our time.The Learning Portfolio at the end of each chapter condenses all aspects of nutrition information that students need to solidify their understanding of the material, and acts as a great study guide!Instructor Resources include: a Test Bank for every chapter, slides in PowerPoint format, an Image Bank, and an Instructor's Manual with lecture outlines, discussion questions and answers to the in-text Study Questions © 2024 | 750 pages
Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings: A Funny & Festive Christmas Cozy Mystery (A Mrs. Claus Mystery #1)
by Liz Ireland&“Exceptional…the perfect holiday entertainment.&”— Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW This Christmas season, travel to the North Pole you&’ve never seen before—where Santa&’s new wife, April Claus, is not only set on creating the perfect holiday—she&’s also set on solving the perfect crime… Love is full of surprises—though few compare to realizing that you&’re marrying the real-life Santa. April Claus dearly loves her new husband, Nick, but adjusting to life in the North Pole is not all sugarplums and candy canes. Especially when a cantankerous elf named Giblet Hollyberry is killed—felled by a black widow spider in his stocking—shortly after publicly arguing with Nick. Christmastown is hardly a hotbed of crime, aside from mishaps caused by too much eggnog, but April disagrees with Constable Crinkle&’s verdict of accidental death. As April sets out to find the culprit, it&’ll mean putting the future of Christmas on the line—and hoping her own name isn&’t on a lethal naughty list . . .
Against All Enemies (A Jonathan Grave Thriller #7)
by John GilstrapIn this award-winning thriller by the New York Times bestselling author, a rescue specialist out to save a fellow vet uncovers an explosive conspiracy. Hostage rescue specialist Jonathan Grave doesn&’t surprise easily. But he finds it hard to believe that a fellow combat vet has gone rogue, killing American agents and leaking sensitive intel to hostile foreign interests. With black ops assassins on the trail of his old friend, Grave sets out to get to him first…and finds far more than he bargained for. Catching up with the wily operative puts Grave on the trail of a dangerous and far-reaching conspiracy. Worst of all, the unthinkable tragedy at its center is in-motion. Now Grave and his elite team of specialists must expose a deadly high-level secret —and do it in time to avert a catastrophe of historic proportions. An International Thriller Writers Award Winner
Jones & Bartlett Learning's Medical Assisting Exam Review for National Certification Exams
by Helen Houser Janet SesserWatch Helen Houser, RN, MSHA and Janet Sesser, BS, CMA provide an overview on how to use the new edition of Jones & Bartlett Learning's Medical Assisting Exam Review for National Certification Exams.This fifth edition of Jones & Bartlett Learning's Medical Assisting Exam Review for National Certification Exams provides a capstone review for soon-to-be graduated, recent graduates, and working medical assistants who are preparing to take a national certification exam. Take advantage of a unique approach that uses a pretest with analysis to help users identify their strengths and weaknesses and develop their own personalized study plan to streamline review and practice. This proven book is packed with study smart resources, including more than 2,000 questions and six timed, simulated exams available online, as well as study tips and exam-taking strategies. The book's user-friendly design follows a simple outline format to make the information easy to digest, and we have sequenced topics so they build on each other.Every new print copy includes Navigate Premier Access that unlocks a complete, interactive eBook, student practice activities, Anatomy & Physiology module, audio glossary, and more! A proven quick-reference format features questions, answers, and rationales on the same page to eliminate wasting time flipping back and forthAn updated bookmark with key medical abbreviations and definitions is included for covering the answersNew and expanded information is provided on emergencies, compliance, Meaningful Use and ICD 10, and moreWhat exam takers should know about immunizations, VAERS, VISs, and vaccine storageCritical Thinking Case Review at the end of each chapter with critical thinking questions related to the case A pretest with analysis helps users determine their individual strong and weak areas so they can focus their study on what they still need to masterTest preparation tips are provided for users for whom English is their second languageInformation useful for study groups, along with exam-taking strategies and exam-day preparation tips are includedTestPrep simulating the CCMA, CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), and NCMA national exam questions for students Important review terms with definitions are supported by online flashcards and an audio glossaryNEW! Chapter on final knowledge check with additional practice questions © 2023 | 470 pages
Alters & Schiff Essential Concepts for Healthy Living
by Jeff Housman Mary OdumEvery new print copy includes Navigate Advantage access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, workbook in writable PDF format, animations, student practice activities, weblinks, and learning analytics reporting tools.Now in its ninth edition, Alters & Schiff Essential Concepts for Healthy Living provides students with all the information they need to know to make informed health decisions and embrace a healthy lifestyle. The authors combine evidence-based information with critical thinking activities to guide students toward healthy living through analysis of their own health behavior. The Ninth Edition is updated with the latest topics and issues related to sexuality, gender and culture, community violence, consumer health, and much more. Through active use of the text students will gain a solid understanding of major concepts of healthy living that can be applied to their personal lives, as well as future health-related careers. Includes NEW updated information on the stressors related to COVID and politics.Incorporates new goals for the new Healthy People 2030 initiative.Includes updated substance abuse data among teens and college age students, as well as laws related to the legalized us of marijuana.Provides the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025Includes a new section on emerging viruses with information about the viruses that cause SARS, MERS, and COVID-19. © 2023 | 620 pages
Health & Wellness with Navigate Advantage Access
by Eric Golanty Gordon EdlinEvery new print copy of Health & Wellness, Fourteenth Edition includes Navigate Advantage Access which unlocks an interactive eBook, student workbook, assessment activities, and learning analytics and reporting.The fourteenth edition of Health & Wellness explores the many facets of personal health and self-responsibility, while focusing on the basic principles of physical, mental, and spiritual health. It provides students with the tools they need to make informed health decisions that promote lifelong wellness. Written in a personal and engaging style, the Fourteenth Edition of this best-selling text, encourages readers to be responsible for their own health-related behaviors and outlines how to improve overall health through nutrition, fitness, stress management, and maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle. The goal of this textbook is to provide students with the information they need to understand and implement the basic principles of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. It is ideal for courses in:Personal HealthHealth EducationPersonal WellnessHealth Studies © 2023 | 420 pages
Nutrition Across Life Stages
by Melissa Bernstein Kimberley McMahonGood nutrition is a critical component at every stage of life. Nutrition Across Life Stages, Second Edition covers topics applicable and relevant for entry-level Nutrition and Dietetics students who are focusing their study on nutritional requirements and challenges during each life stage. The text clearly and comprehensively presents the impact of nutrition on people across the life cycle, moving through each life stage by first highlighting normal nutritional needs before delving into the implications of nutrition for health and disease at each particular stage of life. Each new print copy includes a 365-day Navigate eBook access. Instructor resources include test bank, slides in PowerPoint format, image bank, and instructor's manual with learning objectives, chapter outlines, answers to in-text questions, and more. Incorporates the most current evidence-based research available including the newest edition of The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025, which emphasizes dietary patterns at every stage of life. Includes updated and expanded discussions on nutrition-related conditions and diseases throughout the life cycle. Provides updated and expanded discussions on common nutrition considerations during each stage of life. Includes a Case Study at the beginning of each chapter to illustrate how topics discussed in the text might appear in a real-life setting. Case studies are revisited throughout the chapter, building in concert with the foundational material. Presents News You can Use features that highlight topics of special interest to students, usually anchored in current nutritional science research. Chapters conclude with a Learning Portfolio which includes an array of student-centered resources and activities. © 2023 | 600 pages
Essentials of Health, Culture, and Diversity: .
by Mark EdbergWith diversity, including cultural diversity, increasingly become the norm, it has become even more essential for students and those planning to work in public health to have more than a cursory understanding of the important cultural dimension of the human societies and groups with whom they'll be partners. Essentials of Health, Culture, and Diversity: Understanding People, Reducing Disparities, Second Edition examines what is meant by culture and the ways which culture intersects with health issues, and explores how public health efforts can benefit by understanding and working with cultural processes. Using a range of conceptual tools and research methods, this text provides an overview of specific domains where culture and health intersect, including: varying definitions of health/well-being; understandings of health risk; illness causation and treatment theories (ethnomedical systems); healing/curing traditions; the relationship between health risk (vulnerability) and socio-cultural structures; gender and health; and the meaning of 'cultural competency.' A brief review of a range of cases and examples that span several health issues where health problems, as well as health interventions, were impacted by cultural factors.An overview of research methods that focus on obtaining "cultural data."A focus on four current public health issues where culture and health intersect: HIV/AIDS, obesity, youth violence, and the COVID-19 epidemic.An exploration of the ways in which an awareness of the culture-health relationship can inform public health work, both domestic and international.Real-life examples and profiles as well as suggested exercises and activities help readers in understanding concepts and their applicationTwo in-depth case studies on autism spectrum disorder and indigenous historical trauma illustrate the broad scope interactions between culture and healthNavigate eBook Access (included with the printed text) for convenient online or offline access to the digital text from your computer, tablet, or mobile device. Culture and Health Multicultural Health Cutural Diversity and Health Practices Transcultural Patterns of Health and Culture Or similar courses in departments of Public Health, Health Science, Health Education, Nursing/Community Nursing/Public Health Nursing, Allied Health Professions, Medicine, Anthropology, and Sociology © 2023 | 250 pages
Immigration and Entrepreneurship in the Americas: Drivers, Challenges and Local Economic Impact (Routledge Studies in Entrepreneurship and Small Business)
by Andreas Walmsley Clara Margaça Helena KnörrMigration in the Americas continues unabated. Seeking to improve understanding of the complexity of this phenomenon, this book presents different approaches that are at the root of an immigrant-entrepreneur's decision-making and the implementation of entrepreneurial activity in North and South America.The cases presented provide a knowledge base upon which policymakers, government agencies, and the like can draw, providing a basis for comparison for other countries regarding how and why immigrants decide to become entrepreneurs, the challenges they face, and the contributions they make. In this sense, the book presents an overview of immigrant entrepreneurship in the Americas. The studies presented include the cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds behind the reasons for starting a business in the host community, as well as the factors that influence the choice of business area. Furthermore, it explores how this type of entrepreneur contributes to local and sustainable and economic development and will deepen the understanding of immigrants' triggers for emigrating and for engaging in entrepreneurship in the host society. Based on the studies presented, it will offer guidelines regarding policies to support immigrant entrepreneurs, as well as to outline future research avenues.This book will be an invaluable resource to researchers and scholars in the fields of immigration, immigrant entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial culture, and economic development.
Katherine Mansfield and Germany: Influences, Interactions, Afterlives (Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature)
by Janet M. Wilson Tracy MiaoKatherine Mansfield and Germany is the first study of Mansfield's encounter with Germany and all things German: language, culture, society. This crucial area of her life and art has been relatively neglected, even though Germany held Mansfield in its thrall all her life, as myriad associations found in her fiction, notebooks, and letters confirm. Her immersion in the German language and culture was formative, influencing her early poetry and experimental prose writing, and as stories published in her first book In a German Pension (1911) show, was an important foundation for her cosmopolitan, (post)colonial modernism.The 13 essays here offer insights onto the German intellectual and artistic heritages of the early 20th century that influenced Mansfield: Nietzsche in philosophy, the music of Wagner, the German Minnesänger and poetry, Heine's lyric verse, and German folk lore and fairy tales. They study the educational and romantic avenues to this heritage; her passion for the world of music through the Beauchamp family circle, her study of the cello, intense relations with the musical Trowell family, her "long[ing] for German" at Queen's College in London, because taught by the charismatic Walter Rippmann, and her crucially important seven-month stay in 1909 in the Bavarian spa town of Wörishofen, where she wrote the satires of In a German Pension. Mansfield's start as a professional writer is considered through biographical, psychoanalytical, and literary-critical readings: these include her literary responses to Bavarian culture, her fraught personal circumstances, her antipodean modernist practice of transposing New Zealand perspectives onto the "Germanic" narrative space, her use of Sekundenstil, her satire of Bavarian patriarchal attitudes, and her adaptations of Märchen. There are historical readings of Wörishofen and Rotorua as spa towns renowned for alternative health cures, of Mansfield's publications in the New Age in 1910 in light of debates about women's emancipation and accelerating Anglo-German tensions prior to World War One, while her German legacy is approached through a study of translations of her stories made under Nazi socialism and the German Democratic Republic.In examining the enduring impact of German literature, philosophy, and music on Mansfield's artistic and intellectual development, this volume expands knowledge of the diversity of the continental landscapes that shaped her world view.Katherine Mansfield and Germany will be of principal interest to Katherine Mansfield scholars. It will also attract a broader readership, primarily of academics, especially scholars working in modernist studies, and graduate students interested in trans-national modernism, and crossovers between German and English literary, musical, and historical studies. This includes members of the public in Germany and elsewhere with an interest in Mansfield's contintental, specifically German associations and influences.
Integrated Circuit Design: IC Design Flow and Project-Based Learning
by Xiaokun YangThis textbook seeks to foster a deep understanding of the field by introducing the industry integrated circuit (IC) design flow and offering tape-out or pseudo tape-out projects for hands-on practice, facilitating project-based learning (PBL) experiences.Integrated Circuit Design: IC Design Flow and Project-Based Learning aims to equip readers for entry-level roles as IC designers in the industry and as hardware design researchers in academia. The book commences with an overview of the industry IC design flow, with a primary focus on register-transfer level (RTL) design, the automation of simulation and verification, and system-on-chip (SoC) integration. To build connections between RTL design and physical hardware, FPGA (field-programmable gate array) synthesis and implementation is utilized to illustrate the hardware description and performance evaluation. The second objective of this book is to provide readers with practical, hands-on experience through tape-out or pseudo tape-out experiments, labs, and projects. These activities are centered on coding format, industry design rules (synthesizable Verilog designs, clock domain crossing, etc.), and commonly-used bus protocols (arbitration, handshaking, etc.), as well as established design methodologies for widely-adopted hardware components, including counters, timers, finite state machines (FSMs), I2C, single/dual-port and ping-pong buffers/register files, FIFOs, floating-point units (FPUs), numerical hardware (Fourier transform, matrix-matrix multiplication, etc.), direct memory access (DMA), image processing designs, neural networks, and more.The textbook caters to a diverse readership, including junior and senior undergraduate students, as well as graduate students pursuing degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, and related fields. The target audience is expected to have a basic understanding of Boolean Algebra and Karnaugh Maps, as well as prior familiarity with digital logic components such as AND/OR gates, latches, and flip-flops. The book will also be useful for entry-level RTL designers and verification engineers who are embarking on their journey in application-specific IC (ASIC) and FPGA design industry.
Actualized Teamwork: Unlocking the Culture Code for Optimal Performance
by William L. SparksWhy do some teams thrive while others stall? The answer lies in team culture and the emotional dynamics that shape it.In Actualized Teamwork, bestselling author Will Sparks introduces the concept of "team-actualization" and provides a research-backed framework for diagnosing and improving team performance. The book presents a clear, evidence-based methodology to assess culture, strengthen communication, build trust and increase engagement. Readers will discover the 5 Dimensions of Teamwork and learn practical strategies for enhancing each, supported by tools and examples from real teams.Accessible and actionable, this book includes a free team assessment and is an essential guide for leaders seeking to unlock the full potential of their teams.
Applying Critical Evaluation: Making an Impact in Small Business (Making an Impact in Small Business HR)
by Jennifer CurrenceHR professionals are constantly asked to make sound decisions with limited time and resources. Applying Critical Evaluation offers practical, ready-to-use guidance to help HR practitioners - especially in small businesses or departments of one - think strategically and drive better outcomes. Drawing from thought leadership and real-world examples, the book walks through every stage of the evaluation process, from gathering and interpreting data to proposing solutions and influencing decisions. Tools, worksheets and case studies support immediate implementation across a range of HR functions, from selecting an HRIS and identifying training programs to developing an onboarding process or proposing organizational restructuring. Whether you're refining an existing process or building one from scratch, this book is a trusted guide to becoming a more effective, analytical HR professional.
9 Faces of HR: A Disruptor's Guide to Mastering Innovation and Driving Real Change
by Kris DunnEvery HR professional can be classified as one of nine "Faces" based on career level and ability to innovate and drive change-knowing yours can transform your career. In The 9 Faces of HR, popular blogger and CHRO Kris Dunn introduces a powerful framework that helps HR professionals identify their "face" through a behavioral assessment, then use that insight to drive personal and professional growth. Covering career paths, behavioral traits, ROI potential, industry trends and demand for each face, the book offers a strategic lens for understanding how HR roles vary, and how to move from where you are to where you want to be.Ideal for HR practitioners at all levels, this is a blunt, practical and empowering playbook for building high-impact careers and teams.
HR on Purpose: Developing Deliberate People Passion
by Steve BrowneCan you still be excited about HR after 30 years in the field? Absolutely - if you lead with purpose. In HR on Purpose, Steve Browne - seasoned HR leader and popular "Everyday People" blogger - invites readers to rethink what HR is and reimagine what it could be. Through a series of engaging stories, personal reflections and practical takeaways, he shows how to embrace HR not just as a profession but as a calling. With honesty, humor and inspiration, Browne helps HR professionals reconnect with the meaning and impact of their work.Perfect for anyone at any stage of their HR career, this book is a daily reminder that HR is about people, and it can be joyful, bold and transformational.
Preparing for the SHRM-CP® Exam: Workbook and Practice Questions from SHRM
by Charles Glover and Nancy A. Woolever, editorsEffective exam prep starts with practicing the real thing. This updated, official SHRM Certification workbook includes 70 practice items from previous SHRM-CP® exams to give candidates firsthand experience with the types of questions they'll face in the real exam. Each item includes feedback about correct responses. It also offers guidance about each item's difficulty level indicators to help learners develop smart study and test-taking strategies plus more emphasis on understanding and utilizing the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge® (SHRM BASK®).An essential resource for SHRM-CP® candidates, this workbook bridges knowledge and exam readiness through practical, focused preparation to strengthen both content understanding and test-taking confidence.