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The Athlete's NIL Playbook: The Complete Guide to Owning and Profiting from Your Name, Image, and Likeness
by Kristi DoshThe definitive guide for athletes to understand and earn from name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights The first comprehensive guide designed to help college, high school, and youth athletes navigate the name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights they've gained since 2021, The Athlete's NIL Playbook walks readers through NIL rules, opportunities, and red flags, showing them how to build a personal brand, find deals, reach out to companies, and negotiate terms. Along with real-life examples, exercises, and pitch templates, this book includes case studies from college and high school athletes who have successfully navigated this burgeoning market: the Cavinder Twins, Olivia Dunne, Travis Hunter, Chase Griffin, Emily Cole, and many more. Written by Kristi Dosh, a seasoned sports business reporter and founder of a nationally-recognized news platform covering the business of college sports, this book covers aspects of NIL including: The types of opportunities available (social media marketing, lessons, camps/clinics, merchandise, personal appearances, and more) Whether you need an agent or not, and how to find the right one if you do Working with third parties like collectives and marketplaces and protecting/registering your own intellectual property A true playbook for leveraging and capitalizing on NIL monetization opportunities, The Athlete's NIL Playbook is an essential read for athletes and parents seeking to ensure athletic success is matched with lucrative financial and career opportunities that can go far beyond graduation.
Centralities and Hierarchies of Networks and Territories (ISTE Invoiced)
by Julie Fen-Chong Cecile TannierDigital data, graph theory and spatial modeling allow us to apply the concepts of centralities and hierarchies to a wide variety of spatial situations. The authors of this book offer insight into centralities and hierarchies within networks and territories at different scales and temporalities and for different socio-spatial phenomena. The first part of the book explores the contribution of data from cell phones and social networks to understanding the centralities and hierarchies of urban space within a circumscribed temporality. The second part uses network analysis – ecological networks, media networks and scientific knowledge networks – to propose indicators of spatial organization that reveal the centralities and hierarchies of spatial systems. Finally, in the third part, the territorial processes behind the formation of centralities and hierarchies are presented from a long-term perspective.
Mathematics for Digital Science 3: Data Analysis and Optimization (ISTE Invoiced)
by Mhand Hifi Gérard-Michel CochardOver the past century, advancements in computer science have consistently resulted from extensive mathematical work. Even today, innovations in the digital domain continue to be grounded in a strong mathematical foundation. To succeed in this profession, both today's students and tomorrow’s computer engineers need a solid mathematical background. The goal of this book series is to offer a solid foundation of the knowledge essential to working in the digital sector. Across three volumes, it explores fundamental principles, digital information, data analysis, and optimization. Whether the reader is pursuing initial training or looking to deepen their expertise, the Mathematics for Digital Science series revisits familiar concepts, helping them refresh and expand their knowledge while also introducing equally essential, newer topics.
Vitamins & Supplements For Dummies
by Shelley B. WeinstockConfused by vitamins and supplements? Look no further—this honest guide answers your biggest questions Vitamins & Supplements For Dummies will teach you how to choose the best vitamins, minerals, and supplements to provide nutrition for your mind and body. Inside, you'll find easy-to-follow explanations of what key vitamin and minerals do, so you can make the right choices for your needs. Factors like age, lifestyle, gender, ethnicity, diet, and habits all play a role in determining which vitamins and minerals you need more or less of in your diet. Learn how to get blood tests, keep a diet record, and other methods of finding out where you may benefit from changes to your regimen. With this book, you can follow healing programs that include vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements and lifestyle tweaks. If you use supplements wisely, they can improve your health, wellness, and longevity. Vitamins & Supplements For Dummies shows you how. Learn the basic facts about how vitamins and supplements affect you Get answers to your questions about creating a wellness program, longevity, and beyond Create a personalized wellness program to optimize your health Enhance your memory, mood, and energy levels with supplements This Dummies guide is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn how to make the best vitamin and supplement choices to improve health, immunity, and appearance.
Bookkeeping For Dummies
by Lita EpsteinConcise, easy-to-understand information on every aspect of bookkeeping Bookkeeping For Dummies is a clear guide to tracking transactions, figuring out balance sheets, keeping ledgers or journals, creating financial statements, and operating accounts for businesses. This necessary resource offers relevant, up-to-date tax information and small business laws, so you'll have everything you need to conquer small business bookkeeping tasks. Looking for the latest on QuickBooks Online software, government reporting requirements, and keeping your data secure on the cloud? This new edition has you covered. Make sure your financial records and plans are accurate and complete—without taking too much time away from your business. Understand all components of a financial cycle Track business transactions and prepare financial reports correctly Save time and money by simplifying tax preparation Keep your data secure with QuickBooks Online and other cloud-based tools Bookkeeping For Dummies is the perfect crash course for small business owners or employees who are tasked with bookkeeping duties.
Mental As Anyone: A Toolkit for Surviving and Thriving on the Chaotic Rollercoaster of Life
by Jonathon Moran Dr Jodie LowingerLessons in mental health and life from acclaimed entertainment journalist Jonathon Moran Mental health issues can affect everyone, so it's crucial that you have strategies to help you combat life's ups and downs as they happen. Mental as Anyone is a brutally honest self-help book for anyone dealing with the challenges of mental health. Shared through his own personal story, journalist and host of the Mental as Anyone podcast Jonathon ‘JMo’ Moran, with the help of expert clinical psychologist Dr Jodie Lowinger, offers real-life coping strategies to break down the barrier to mental health literacy. Developed through experiencing his own trauma, Moran shares through personal stories how he built his life tool kit and, backed with strategies from Dr Lowinger, shows how you can build your own, with practical coping methods that you can implement immediately to improve your mental health. With these comprehensive mental wellness tools and techniques, you'll have the support you need for issues related to sexuality, depression, addictive substances and behaviours, self-esteem, loss and abuse. Inside the book: Actionable advice for your “life tool kit” to help you face life's inevitable challenges Extraordinary stories from Moran's personal and professional life — from meeting Madonna to spending an evening in Carrie Fisher's hotel room Universally applicable self-help strategies learned from personal experiences and professional practice, and grounded in psychology Perfect for anyone interested in becoming the best version of themselves, Mental As Anyone is a timely and personal reminder that life can be a struggle, but we all have it within ourselves to overcome the obstacles life throws at us.
The Emotional Intelligence Advantage: Mastering Change and Difficult Conversations
by Amy JacobsonProven strategies for navigating hard conversations, building team resilience and managing business transformation In The Emotional Intelligence Advantage, leading expert Amy Jacobson shares a framework for resolving challenges in the workplace. How do you tackle tough conversations? How does your team react when a key process or system changes? And how can you overcome doubt and indecision to create a culture of alignment and trust? When it comes to modern leadership, you need to be aware of more than just the bottom line. You also need to apply emotional intelligence in how you manage people, processes and change. In this book, you'll discover a clear five-step process for empathetic, productive communication. Through real-world case studies, proven tools and actionable strategies, The Emotional Intelligence Advantage demonstrates how you can address conflict and facilitate change seamlessly. Embrace workplace challenges and focus on what you can control. Process emotions and effectively shift from defensiveness to solutions. Recognise your impact on others and build team resilience and emotional alignment. Ask the right questions to unify stakeholders and achieve shared goals. Apply strategies that drive progress, spark organisational transformation and deliver lasting results. A workplace thrives when people thrive. With this step-by-step framework for fostering emotional intelligence, you'll discover how to create a high-performing environment where each person feels safe and engaged. The Emotional Intelligence Advantage is a practical handbook for embedding emotional intelligence into your workplace effectively.
Catfishes, a Highly Diversified Group: Volume 1: Their Outstanding Biology
by Roberto E. Reis Gloria ArratiaThe order of Catfishes (Siluriformes) is one of the largest in number of families, genera, and species. The group is found in most freshwaters and shallow saltwater bodies around the world. Its extraordinary evolutionary and biogeographic pathways leave many open questions on its origin and large diversification that make its study a complex subject, yet a fascinating field for research. Catfishes, a Highly Diversified Group is divided into two volumes. Volume 1 (Their Outstanding Biology, 14 chapters) aims to rectify the incomplete information on the enormous morphological diversity of the group, special habits and adaptations to specific environments, and morpho-functional characteristics of the catfishes. Volume 2 (Evolution and Phylogeny, 18 chapters) deals with evolutionary mechanisms and major evolutionary trends within Siluriformes, investigating new avenues concerning fossil and extant catfishes and relationships within and among families, using morphological and molecular evidence.
Postmodern Management Theory (Routledge Revivals)
by Marta B. Calás Linda SmircichFirst published in 1997, this volume asks: when was ‘The Postmodern’ in the History of Management Thought? Marta B. Calás and Linda Smircich have chosen this subtitle as entry point to the collection for several reasons. The first, and most evident, is that it prompts us to reflect on the inclusion of a volume on postmodern organization studies within a series of books on the history of management thought. What does such inclusion signal? Are we saying that we are past the postmodern in organization studies? That we have transcended modernity and, beyond, postmodernity?Similar to other social sciences, organization and management studies in the Anglo-American and European academy became impressed by the styles of ‘postmodernism’ and their epistemological companions, ‘poststructuralisms’, during the 1980s.For this collection we have selected twenty two journal articles, published between 1985 and 1996, that we consider emblematic of postmodern endeavours in management thought, as they further our understanding of how ‘truth’ (of any paradigmatic persuasion), is fashioned through particular discourses and other signifying practices.Taken together, these articles address the following questions: What has the field accomplished through attempts at being postmodern? With what consequences? And, where does the field stand now, if it is still/already (going) after ‘the postmodern’? In our view ‘the postmodern’ cannot transcend modern management thought; it is, rather, part of it. Nevertheless, the mere appearance of efforts towards making the field ‘postmodern’ makes it important to account for them in the history of the field. Such is the narrative that we are trying to portray in this volume.
The Evolving Nature of Universities: What Shapes and Influences Identity in International Higher Education (Routledge Research in Higher Education)
by Christopher Hill Judith LamieUsing analysis and review of international case studies and emerging models, Lamie and Hill’s edited book explores the very nature of a university and discusses growth, sustainability, and risk as universities navigate their role, value and purpose. As universities continue to emerge from the pandemic, there is new room to critically reflect on the role of higher education, both locally and abroad, and how it impacts a sense of place, identity, and engagement within their communities. The authors contribute their unique perspectives to explore these themes and advise on how a university can best benefit the well-being and development of its students, staff and the local community. To what extent are universities shaped by their environment? How does this provide them a fixed sense of identity or a launching pad to expand beyond their immediate location? Such questions are examined along with the constraints and opportunities open to HEIs as they navigate the waters of international higher education and their impact on communities around the world.This deeply reflective text will appeal to researchers and students in higher education, as well as policymakers interested in the future of international higher education.
Trends in Haptics and Virtual Reality: Proceedings of 2024 2nd International Conference on Haptics and Virtual Reality (Learning and Analytics in Intelligent Systems #50)
by Mounîm A. El YacoubiThis book encompasses the collective wisdom and groundbreaking insights shared on 2024 2nd International Conference on Haptics and Virtual Reality (ICHVR 2024). It delves into the intricate field of Haptics and Virtual Reality, providing novel insights and profound discussions on its fundamental principles and application. It is tailored for researchers, engineers, and practitioners deeply involved in the field of Haptics and Virtual Reality. Comparing to last edition, this book mainly presents real-world examples of how Haptics and Virtual Reality technology is being used today.
The Social Life of Objects in Early Development: New Perspectives on the Pragmatics of the Object (Social Interaction in Learning and Development)
by Cintia Rodríguez Pedro Palacios Iván Moreno-Llanos Irene GuevaraThis book fills a gap in early developmental psychology by providing a critical reconsideration of the status of artifact objects as protagonists of children's actions and communication. The main thesis explored in the book is that objects are part of the material culture; they have public functions and social meanings that are transmitted by the members of the community. Their meanings are not "naturally" given, and children are not born knowing what to do with objects. All chapters analyze and illustrate communication with parents, or with teachers and peers in the early-years school. The book also explores the status of action and uses of materiality in communicative situations with children on the autism spectrum. The book shows objects coming alive in action and in communication, shaping the social foundations and early development of the human psyche. The book is intended for use by scholars and researchers in developmental psychology, teachers in early childhood education (mainly 0-3 years), undergraduate and postgraduate students in the fields of psychology and education, and sociocultural psychologists interested in early development.
Image Analysis: 23rd Scandinavian Conference, SCIA 2025, Reykjavik, Iceland, June 23–25, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15725)
by Jens Petersen Vedrana Andersen DahlThe two-volume set 15725 and 15726 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 23rd Scandinavian Conference on Image Analysis, SCIA 2025, held in Reykjavik, Iceland, during June 23–25, 2025.The 60 revised full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 98 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Machine learning and deep learning; Segmentation, Grouping, and Shape; Vision for robotics and autonomous vehicles; Biometrics, faces, body gestures and pose; 3D vision from multiview and other sensors; and Vision applications and systems.Part II: Datasets and evaluation; Image and video processing, analysis, and understanding; Detection, recognition, classification, and localization in 2D and/or 3D; Medical, biological, and cell microscopy; Explainable AI for CV; Vision + language (+ other modalities); Computational photography; Fairness; and Low·level and physics·based vision.
Data Science and Applications: Proceedings of ICDSA 2024, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1264)
by Amir H. Gandomi Mukesh Saraswat Rajendra Prasad Yadav Satyasai Jagannath NandaThis book gathers outstanding papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Data Science and Applications (ICDSA 2024), organized by Soft Computing Research Society (SCRS) and Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, India, from 17 to 19 July 2024. The book is divided into four volumes, and it covers theoretical and empirical developments in various areas of big data analytics, big data technologies, decision tree learning, wireless communication, wireless sensor networking, bioinformatics and systems, artificial neural networks, deep learning, genetic algorithms, data mining, fuzzy logic, optimization algorithms, image processing, computational intelligence in civil engineering, and creative computing.
War and Peace in Ukraine and in Gaza: A Comparative Analysis
by Robin LuckhamThis book interrogates the wars in Ukraine and in Gaza and asks whether meaningful distinctions can be made between just and unjust wars. The author analyses the global roots of both wars, including unresolved clashes of contending imperialisms, rooted in different variants of capitalism. Luckham also examines how the wars have impacted on the global south and how the latter has responded and asks whether active nonalignment could be a way to contain and resolve such conflicts. He also argues that the two wars mark another stage in the evisceration of the post-Cold War peace dividend and its replacement by a warmakers dividend, in which security trumps all else. The author also examines how the burdens of war fall upon those least able to bear them, as well as making the obvious yet neglected point that both conflicts, like all wars, have their beneficiaries. Finally the author considers the contradictory relationships between peace and power: how can nations and peoples trapped in war situations, as in Ukraine and Gaza, navigate towards just and sustainable peace, when the odds are heavily stacked against them?
Structural Theories for Dynamical Networks in Biology (Theoretical Biology)
by Atsushi MochizukiThis textbook provides an introduction to theoretical biology using specific topics and explains the main mathematical methods. The book also introduces the &“structural theories&” developed by the author and his colleagues as new theoretical methods. Structural theories are mathematical theories that determine key aspects of the behavior of dynamical systems from network information alone. The book details the practical applications of these methods across several biological network systems and shows that they are practically useful for analyzing the behaviors of biological systems. The first half of the book focuses on the dynamics that arise from the regulation of biomolecular activity, such as gene expression and protein modification. The second half of the book approaches the understanding of the dynamics of complex systems composed of many biomolecules. Each chapter covers current and important topics in biological research, and its description of how biological phenomena are theoretically elucidated effectively conveys the importance and appeal of mathematical methods. This book is not only a comprehensive textbook on theoretical biology, but also a study guide for learning mathematical methods. It also serves as a specialized reference for systematically learning new mathematical theories. The &“Mathematical Methods&” section at the end of each chapter offers a concise summary and facilitates efficient learning for readers, along with the exercises. Target readers of this book are from upper undergraduate students to senior researchers interested in the dynamics of complex network systems in biology. It appeals to both mathematical and experimental biologists, as well as chemists and physicists.
Power Purchase Agreements in the Transition to Green Energy and Climate Neutrality (Sustainable Management, Wertschöpfung und Effizienz)
by Elena Andreea NiculescuThis book addresses one of the most important legal instruments that can help combat climate change, namely Power Purchase Agreements. As decarbonisation is essential for the global transition to electricity, these contracts are a direct legal link that can be formed between the power producer and the power buyer. This type of contract plays an important role in stimulating the creation and development of more renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar or hydro, by providing secure and long-term revenues for producers, while customers benefit from long-term price predictability. The implementation and development of the signing of these contracts are evaluated in this research, with taking into consideration both the economic, legal and social impacts, as well as the effects on the environment. The analysis addresses the risks to which the parties are subject once these contracts are signed, the key factors that influence the development of these contractual relationships, with consideration of concrete cases where PPA market is a developed one, as well as examining these contracts with other legal financial instruments that have the same purpose and aim, namely Contracts for Difference.
Reversible Computation: 17th International Conference, RC 2025, Odense, Denmark, July 3–4, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15716)
by Robert Glück Robin KaarsgaardThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Reversible Computation, RC 2025, held in Odense, Denmark, during July 3–4, 2025. The 7 full papers and 5 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 22 submissions.The conference brought together researchers from computer science, mathematics, engineering, and physics to discuss new developments and directions for future research in the area of Reversible Computation.
Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations: 21st IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference, AIAI 2025, Limassol, Cyprus, June 26–29, 2025, Proceedings, Part III (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #757)
by Lazaros Iliadis Ilias Maglogiannis Antonios Papaleonidas Andreas AndreouThis four-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 21st IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations, AIAI 2025, which was held in Limassol, Cyprus, during June 2025. The 123 full papers and 7 short papers were presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 303 submissions. They focus on ethical-moral AI aspects related to its Environmental impact, Privacy, Transparency, Bias, Discrimination and Fairness.
Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations: 21st IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference, AIAI 2025, Limassol, Cyprus, June 26–29, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #755)
by Lazaros Iliadis Ilias Maglogiannis Antonios Papaleonidas Andreas AndreouThis four-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 21st IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations, AIAI 2025, which was held in Limassol, Cyprus, during June 2025. The 123 full papers and 7 short papers were presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 303 submissions. They focus on ethical-moral AI aspects related to its Environmental impact, Privacy, Transparency, Bias, Discrimination and Fairness.
Doctors’ Work in the Public Hospital Sector in Hong Kong: The Construction of Meanings and Values in Medical Practice (Quality of Life in Asia #22)
by Evelyn Tsz Chan Sunny H. WongThis book explores how public hospital sector doctors in Hong Kong understand their work and careers. Using narrative interviews with 27 medical doctors, the book examines how their personal values provide motivation and meaning for their work. How do they cope with the various hardships and crises they face in public hospitals? How can other doctors navigate similar issues in their own work? What should medical students know about the reality of medical work, as they stand poised to start their own career journeys? What should medical administrators know about work at the coal-face as they seek to tackle the problems the sector faces? This book offers a rare, personal window into doctors&’ views on their own work. The book also provides a useful resource for students and scholars in the fields of medical humanities, public health, the sociology of work, and narrative research.
Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Mathematical Modeling and Computational Science: ICMMCS 2025, Volume 3 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1400)
by Álvaro Rocha Souvik PalThis book aims to capture the interest of researchers and professionals in information technology, computer science, and mathematics. It covers fundamental and advanced concepts related to intelligent computing paradigms, data sciences, graph theory, and mathematical modeling. In high-performance computing, the need for intelligent, adaptive computing mechanisms and the integration of mathematical modeling in computational algorithms is becoming increasingly significant. Serving as a valuable resource for industry professionals, this book also supports beginners in gaining insights into enhanced computing paradigms and mathematical concepts, from foundational to advanced levels. Our objective is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians, and industry experts worldwide to share their findings on emerging trends. The authors believe this book not only presents innovative ideas but also fosters engaging discussions and inspires new perspectives.
Harnessing AI, Machine Learning, and IoT for Intelligent Business: Volume 1 (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #555)
by Allam Hamdan Udo BraendleThis book is a comprehensive guide that explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the realm of business management and finance. The convergence of AI, ML, and IoT has revolutionized various industries, and business management and finance are no exceptions. This book addresses the growing need for understanding the practical implications of these technologies in the context of financial management. It equips both academics and industry professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the changing landscape and effectively harness these technologies to gain a competitive edge. This book delves into the transformative potential of these technologies and provides valuable insights into their application in decision-making, risk management, financial analysis, and strategic planning. It offers a holistic perspective on how organizations can leverage AI, ML, and IoT to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth in the digital age.
Amor
by Matt de la PeñaA 2019 Bank Street Best Children's Picture Book of the Year in SpanishEn el comienzo hay luz, y dos siluetas de grandes ojosal pie de tu cuna,y el sonido de sus voces es amor.Amor es la melodía que nos acompaña todos y cada uno de los días de nuestra vida. Ya sea el suave arrullo de nuestros padres a la hora de dormir, la risa divertida que provoca un cuento inventado por nuestro tío o el abrazo cálido de un ser querido que nos tranquiliza, es un sentimiento que toma diferentes formas y un lazo que nos une a todos. En esta emotiva celebración del amor, Matt de la Peña, autor ganador de la Medalla Newbery, y Loren Long, renombrado ilustrador y de gran éxito en ventas, describen las diferentes maneras en que experimentamos este vínculo universal. Con emotivas ilustraciones y un susurrante texto lírico, esta tierna historia nos brinda tranquilidad y también un nuevo clásico que calará hondo en los lectores de todas las edades.
Home
by Matt de la PeñaFrom a Newbery Medal-winning author and a bestselling illustrator, the powerhouse duo behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Love, comes a deeply moving ode to the places we feel safe, loved, and true to ourselves—wherever they might be.*&”Beckons readers from the first page . . . Simply divine.&” —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewHome is a tired lullabyand a late-night traffic that mumbles inthrough a crack in your curtains.Home is the faint trumpet of a distant bargeas your grandfather casts his linefrom the edge of his houseboat. So begins this stirring celebration of home in its many forms. For home is an idea more profound than the walls we build up around ourselves. It&’s the family that shows its love through small gestures every day. It&’s the community that sees one another through hard times. And it&’s the wonder of the natural world, a refuge we share with every living thing on Earth.With lyrical text and expressive artwork, Matt de la Peña and Loren Long&’s meditation on the universal pull of home, whatever its form, is destined to become a new classic that will be cherished by readers of every age.Don't miss the Spanish-language edition of this book, Hogar.