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by Catherine A. Sanderson Mark Zelman Melanie Lynch Melissa MunsellNIMAC-sourced textbook
Emergency Management Threats and Hazards: Water
by Michael PrasadEmergency Management Threats and Hazards: Water is a resource guidebook, which bridges the work of the emergency management practitioners and academic researchers, specifically for water-related incidents. Practitioners typically follow a disaster phase cycle of preparedness/protection/prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation – all of which have distinct actions and missions to reduce or eliminate adverse impacts from both threats and hazards. Academics will find the connections to allied fields such as meteorology, hydrology, homeland security, healthcare, and more. The book examines many of the distinct differences and variances within the specific scope of water-related incidents, crises, emergencies, and disasters. It provides examples and practical strategies for protection/prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation against adverse impacts to people, property, and organizations. It is also organized in the same construct used by emergency management practitioners (incident command system elements, disaster cycle phases, etc.), which will help align the academic world of emergency management education to both the practice and the training in the emergency management field. Takes a global view on threats and hazards, as well as their solutions. Provides a single repository of the majority of water-related incidents and provides a "how to" guide for resilience. Identifies cascading impacts and provides checklists for resolutions. Includes numerous case studies organized by threat and hazard. Chapter 2 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.
System Design on AWS
by Mandeep Singh Jayanth KumarEnterprises building complex and large-scale applications in the cloud face multiple challenges. From figuring out the right tools to estimating the right provisioning, nearly every solution comes with a complicated set of choices and trade-offs. AWS provides a one-stop shop for building and scaling these applications, and this practical guide helps you decide which pieces to use and how to fit them together.Authors Jayanth Kumar and Mandeep Singh equip software architects and engineers with essential AWS and system design knowledge to help you make good decisions and overcome the challenges of designing and scaling enterprise software architecture. By diving into specific use cases, you'll understand how these principles and resources can be applied to real-world problems.With this book, you will:Learn the basics and best practices of successful system designUnderstand key AWS services and their strengths and limitations for building large-scale systemsExamine engineering patterns and principles that best support large-scale systems, and learn how to design architecture with scalability, operations, and resilience in mindLearn what highly performant and cost-optimized architectures look like on AWS and the tools and frameworks that are best for specific use cases
Project Management: A Managerial Approach
by Jack R. MeredithDesigned for project management courses for business students, Project Management: A Managerial Approach, 9th Edition Binder Ready Version guides students through all facets of the steps needed to successfully manage a project. The authors’ managerial perspective addresses the basic nature of managing all types of projects as well as the specific techniques and insights required for selecting, initiating, executing, and evaluating those projects. This text is an unbound, binder-ready version.
Applied Calculus
by Hughes-HallettApplied Calculus is praised for the creative and varied conceptual and modeling problems which motivate and challenge students. The 5th Edition of this market leading text exhibits the same strengths from earlier editions including the "Rule of Four," an emphasis on concepts and modeling, exposition that students can read and understand and a flexible approach to technology. Updated data and fresh applications throughout the book are designed to build student confidence with basic concepts and to reinforce skills. As in the previous edition, a Pre-test is included for students whose skills may need a refresher prior to taking the course.
Christology: A Global Introduction
by Veli-Matti KärkkäinenIn this updated edition, an internationally respected scholar explores biblical, historical, and contemporary developments in Christology, including global Christian diversity and views of other faith traditions.
The Kubernetes Bible: The definitive guide to deploying and managing Kubernetes across major cloud platforms
by Russ McKendrick Nassim Kebbani Piotr TylendaGet up and running with Kubernetes 1.19 and simplify the way you build, deploy, and maintain scalable distributed systemsKey FeaturesDesign and deploy large clusters on various cloud platformsExplore containerized application deployment, debugging, and recovery with the latest Kubernetes version 1.19Become well-versed with advanced Kubernetes topics such as traffic routing or Pod autoscaling and schedulingBook DescriptionWith its broad adoption across various industries, Kubernetes is helping engineers with the orchestration and automation of container deployments on a large scale, making it the leading container orchestration system and the most popular choice for running containerized applications.This Kubernetes book starts with an introduction to Kubernetes and containerization, covering the setup of your local development environment and the roles of the most important Kubernetes components. Along with covering the core concepts necessary to make the most of your infrastructure, this book will also help you get acquainted with the fundamentals of Kubernetes. As you advance, you'll learn how to manage Kubernetes clusters on cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and develop and deploy real-world applications in Kubernetes using practical examples. Additionally, you'll get to grips with managing microservices along with best practices.By the end of this book, you'll be equipped with battle-tested knowledge of advanced Kubernetes topics, such as scheduling of Pods and managing incoming traffic to the cluster, and be ready to work with Kubernetes on cloud platforms.What you will learnManage containerized applications with KubernetesUnderstand Kubernetes architecture and the responsibilities of each componentSet up Kubernetes on Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, Google Kubernetes Engine, and Microsoft Azure Kubernetes ServiceDeploy cloud applications such as Prometheus and Elasticsearch using Helm chartsDiscover advanced techniques for Pod scheduling and auto-scaling the clusterUnderstand possible approaches to traffic routing in KubernetesWho this book is forThis book is for software developers and DevOps engineers looking to understand how to work with Kubernetes for orchestrating containerized applications and services in the cloud. Prior experience with designing software running in operating system containers, as well as a general background in DevOps best practices, will be helpful. Basic knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and leading cloud service providers assist with grasping the concepts covered easily.
Just One More Day: A Memoir
by Susan LewisIn 1960s Bristol, a family is overshadowed by heartbreak. Feisty seven year old Susan and her mother, Eddress, are living in a world darkening by tragedy.While Susan is being brave, Eddress is struggling for courage.How does a child cope when faced with a wall of adult secrets? What does a mother do when her biggest fear starts to become a reality?Set in the sixties, when it was considered shameful to acknowledge your emotions and a fridge is a luxury, Just One More Day is a deeply moving true-life account, told by mother and daughter, of how the spectre of death moved into their family, and how hard they tried to pretend it wasn't there.Praise for Susan Lewis:‘A multi-faceted tear-jerker’ Heat‘Expertly written to brew an atmosphere of foreboding, this story is an irresistible blend of intrigue and passion, and the consequences of secrets and betrayal’ Woman‘Utterly compelling’ Sun‘Spellbinding! You just keep turning the pages, with the atmosphere growing more and more intense as the story leads to its dramatic climax’ Daily Mail‘One of the best around’ Independent on Sunday ‘Sad, happy, sensual and intriguing’ Woman’s Own
How to Really be a Brit: The Unofficial Citizenship Test: A fun, fact-filled quiz book to test your knowledge of British culture!
by No Context BritsThis is the perfect gift for the least traditional person in your life - or an affectionate nod to the most!'Whilst the biggest political figures and finest historians have struggled for over a century to truly define what "being British" is, No Context Brits manages to do it five times a week, easily, on Twitter' CAITLIN MORANDo you know what year the Harrier jump jet was developed?What about the name of the first king of Scotland?Surely you must know the contents of the 1969 Bill of Rights?!Don't know the answers? Sorry, according to the Home Office, you're clearly not cut out to be a British Citizen. These inane questions have been posed by the Life in the UK test, more commonly known as the British citizenship test. If only there was an alternative test that wasn't stuck revelling in past glories . . . one that was fun, irreverent and unafraid to offer a glimpse of real life in the UK.How to Really be Brit is the unofficial citizenship test from the beloved No Context Brits Twitter account. You'll find 500 questions taking in every aspect of UK life - from Wrexham to Windrush, Bake Off to Brexit, scotch eggs to the Spice Girls and more.
Small Island: 12 Maps That Explain The History of Britain (New History of Britain #1)
by Philip ParkerDiscover the 12 crucial moments in Britain's past that will answer the greatest questions for our future in this richly insightful and fascinating history'A richly entertaining canter through the country's past. Engrossing' INDEPENDENT___________What is Britain?Where lie its boundaries?Why are they always changing?Are we a small island or a big idea?What will we look like next?In Small Island: 12 Maps that Explain the History of Britain, Philip Parker answers these and other crucial questions about this country and its peoples.By pondering our intertwined geography and history, he shows how the past has made Britain and how we might yet shape its future.
Island Reich: The atmospheric WWII thriller perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Robert Harris
by Jack GrimwoodAN UNLIKELY SPY. A FORMER KING. THE FATE OF A NATION IN THEIR HANDS.The gripping WWII thriller from the award-winning author of Nightfall Berlin, perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow'Intricately plotted, rip-roaring World War Two adventure - proper heroes, proper villains and grounded in real history' IAN RANKIN'Fact and fiction merge in a rip-roaring yarn that is totally credible. Excellent' SUN_________July, 1940. The Nazis launch their invasion of Britain - starting with the Channel Islands . . .And soldier turned safecracker Bill O'Hagan gets an offer: hang for his crimes, or serve his country.The mission - land on occupied Alderney, impersonate a local, steal the invasion plans, escape. He almost believes they're not lying to him.In Portugal, the former King, Edward, Duke of Windsor, receives an altogether different proposal from Germany: ease the invasion and he'll get his throne back. But Edward will not readily betray his country . . .An embittered former king. An unreformed thief.And a secret upon which the fates of nations lie . . ._________'Fact and fiction merge in a rip-roaring yarn that is totally credible. Excellent' SUN'Triumphant . . . The synthesis of real and fictitious characters is handled with panache by the talented Grimwood' FINANCIAL TIMES'Top notch . . . the suspense never wavers' CRIMETIME'Grimwood matches Robert Harris, Joseph Kanon, Ken Follett and John le Carré thrill for thrill in this breath-taking WWII story of atmospheric suspense, daring espionage and political intrigue' GLASGOW LIFE 'Highly entertaining . . . There are complications, twists and turns of plot in abundance. Every bit as credible or satisfying as James Bond' SCOTSMAN
Handbook of Chronic Kidney Disease Management: Stages 1-4 (A\lippincott Williams And Wilkins Handbook Ser.)
by John DaugirdasPublisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Offering authoritative coverage of all aspects of diagnosing, treating, and preventing the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), this highly regarded handbook is an invaluable resource for nephrologists, internists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals who care for early-stage CKD patients. Incorporating the considerable advances in the field since the previous edition, Handbook of Chronic Kidney Disease Management, 2nd Edition, provides a truly global perspective on managing patients with mild to moderate CKD.
Paul's Fundamental Immunology
by Martin FlajnikSelected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022! Defining the field of immunology for 40 years, Paul’s Fundamental Immunology continues to provide detailed, authoritative, up-to-date information that uniquely bridges the gap between basic immunology and the disease process. The fully revised 8th edition maintains the excellence established by Dr. William E. Paul, who passed away in 2015, and is now under new editorial leadership of Drs. Martin F. Flajnik, Nevil J. Singh, and Steven M. Holland. It’s an ideal reference and gold standard text for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, basic and clinical immunologists, microbiologists and infectious disease physicians, and any physician treating diseases in which immunologic mechanisms play a role.
ISC2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide (Sybex Study Guide)
by Darril Gibson Mike Chapple James Michael StewartCISSP Study Guide - fully updated for the 2024 CISSP Body of Knowledge ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Official Study Guide, 10th Edition has been completely updated based on the latest 2024 CISSP Detailed Content Outline. This bestselling Sybex Study Guide covers 100% of the CISSP objectives. You'll prepare smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to expert content, knowledge from our real-world experience, access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, and much more. Reinforce what you've learned with key topic Study Essentials and chapter review questions. The book’s co-authors bring decades of experience as cybersecurity practitioners and educators, integrating real-world expertise with the practical knowledge you'll need to successfully prove your CISSP mastery. Combined, they've taught cybersecurity concepts to millions of students through their books, video courses, and live training programs. Along with the book, you also get access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment that includes: Over 900 practice test questions with complete answer explanations. This includes all of the questions from the book plus four additional online-only practice exams, each with 125 unique questions. You can use the online-only practice exams as full exam simulations. Our questions will help you identify where you need to study more. More than 1000 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce your learning and give you last-minute test prep A searchable glossary in PDF to give you instant access to the key terms you need to know Audio Review. Author Mike Chapple reads the Study Essentials for each chapter providing you with more than 2 hours of up-to-date audio review for yet another way to reinforce your knowledge as you prepare. Coverage of all of the CISSP topics in the book means you'll be ready for: Security and Risk Management Asset Security Security Architecture and Engineering Communication and Network Security Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security Assessment and Testing Security Operations Software Development Security
My COVID Journey
by Nolan PillayI remember this day clearly, it was a Friday, 16 days after having been diagnosed with COVID-19 pneumonia. I broke down and was in a bad state. I thought to myself, ‘Is this the end to my precious life? What is going on? People around me are dying ... Must I witness all of this and still focus on my recovery?’ Let us go back to the day where it all started in this diary of the author’s fight with covid-19. About the Author: Nolan Pillay is the brilliant and dynamic founder of South Africa’s self- development programme: Be the BEST Version of YOURSELF™ running under the company StraightTalkWithNolan (Pty) Ltd. Born and raised in South Africa, Nolan has an almost intuitive knowledge of the diverse pulses that make up the heartbeat of the African continent; and most importantly, he can relate to them.
The Journal of Legal Studies, volume 54 number 1 (January 2025)
by The Journal of Legal StudiesThis is volume 54 issue 1 of The Journal of Legal Studies. The Journal of Legal Studies publishes interdisciplinary academic research that tests or develops a particular legal or social scientific theory about law and legal institutions, including short submissions that critique or extend articles published in previous issues of the JLS. The JLS emphasizes social science approaches, especially those of economics, political science, and psychology, but it also publishes the work of historians, philosophers, and others who are interested in legal theory. The Journal was founded in 1972.
The American Naturalist, volume 205 number 3 (March 2025)
by The American NaturalistThis is volume 205 issue 3 of The American Naturalist. Since its inception in 1867, The American Naturalist has maintained its position as one of the world’s premier peer-reviewed publications in ecology, evolution, and behavior research. Its goals are to publish articles that are of broad interest to the readership, pose new and significant problems, introduce novel subjects, develop conceptual unification, and change the way people think. The American Naturalist emphasizes sophisticated methodologies and innovative theoretical syntheses — all in an effort to advance the knowledge of organic evolution and other broad biological principles.
Tibet in Exile: Politics, Psychology and Culture of the Tibetan Diaspora
by Shalini MittalThis book delves deep into the lived experiences of the Tibetan diaspora, offering an insightful exploration through the intersecting lenses of politics, psychology, and culture. Drawing from the expertise of scholars in fields such as political science, sociology, psychology, and cultural studies, the book provides a rich, multidisciplinary analysis that reveals the complexities of Tibetan life in exile. It meticulously examines the delicate diplomacy between the Tibetan government-in-exile and host nations, unraveling the intricate political dynamics that shape the aspirations and challenges faced by Tibetans abroad. In addition to political analysis, the book sheds light on the psychological resilience and cultural innovation within the Tibetan community. Through an exploration of art, music, literature, and religious practices, it uncovers how Tibetans have creatively reimagined and redefined their cultural identity in the face of displacement and adversity. This volume is an essential resource for students, researchers, and educators in anthropology, political science, sociology, psychology, and cultural studies. It also serves as a valuable tool for policymakers, advocates, and activists engaged in issues of diaspora, migration, human rights, and social justice. For anyone seeking to understand the profound impact of exile, the endurance of cultural identity, and the strength of community, this book is a must-read. This version aims to be more engaging while clearly defining the book’s scope, relevance, and target audience.
Mechatronics: Concepts, Tools, Applications, and New Trends (Industrial and Manufacturing Systems and Technologies: Sustainable and Intelligent Perspectives)
by Ajay Kumar Parveen Kumar Brijesh Kumar Sarita RatheeThis text describes how the design, analyzing capacity, and optimization criteria of mechatronics systems can be improved using numerical, experimental, and computational approaches, and how it helps in data sensing, fault detection, and diagnosis. It further discusses topics such as intelligent mechatronics systems and their applications in manufacturing, robotics, and automation.This book: Discusses the applications of mechatronics systems in manufacturing, automation, robotics, medical, pharmaceuticals, ground, and air transportation sectors Presents numerical, experimental, and computational approaches for signal sensing, fault detection, and diagnosis Highlights the importance of using smart technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, digital twins, machine learning, and deep learning for mechatronic systems Illustrates the concept of controlling mechatronics devices using virtual reality (VR), augmented reality, and mixed reality Explains the need for the Internet of Things for mechatronics systems and applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical industries It is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of mechanical engineering, industrial and manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, automotive engineering, and computer engineering.
Financial Innovation and Sustainability: Green, Blue and Sustainable Finance (Finance, Governance and Sustainability)
by Magdalena Zioło Małgorzata ZaleskaIn recent years, factors such as sustainability, digitalization, climate change, energy transformation, social inclusion, gender parity, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk have been playing an increasingly important role in the process of financial transformation. The effect of the impact is increased regulation and guidance for financial markets, in relation to adapting current activities to meet the new challenges, for example: The process of greening finance and spreading the blue wave in finance Building sustainable value in the business models of financial institutions Creating an offer of sustainable financial products Ensuring parity between women and men in the decision-making bodies of financial institutions Sustainable ratings Climate stress tests This book focuses on the intersection between nature and finance and offers a comprehensive overview of the trends, transformations and challenges in finance and the financial markets related to the effects of sustainability concepts or ESG factors. The book has been designed to show these trends, through the evolving subdisciplines of finance, such as green and blue finance. It presents critical recommendations for the ecosystem and network of finance in the era of ESG and sustainability and paints a comprehensive picture of contemporary finance, identifying the factors determining its sustainable transformation.This is one of the first books to present the issues of sustainability and ESG risk in finance through the prism of individual types of finance. Not only will the book appeal to scholars and researchers in the field of banking, economics, finance and accounting, but it will also find an audience among policymakers and practitioners involved in the finance and sustainability discourse.
The Pocket Mentor for Video Game UX UI (The Pocket Mentors for Games Careers)
by Simon BrewerWant to work in UI/UX in the video games industry? Then this is the book for you. This book provides all the essential information and guidance you need to understand the industry and get your foot on the ladder.This book provides those both familiar and unfamiliar with the wonderful world of UX and UI in video games with a concise but informative breakdown of the disciplines. It discusses the different career paths and how the role’s impact, responsibilities, and perceptions have evolved. This book covers everything, from the education you’ll need to searching and applying for jobs, and the interview process. It also includes advice on what to do once you’re in the role, with chapters covering best practices for UI/UX, how to set goals for future career progression, and interviews with top tips from experts in the industry.This book will be of great interest to all aspiring game developers looking to work in UI/UX and beginners looking to grow their careers.
Understanding International Students’ Academic Performance in Top Chinese Universities
by Lazarus Obed Banda Jin LiuCombining theory and case studies, this book explores the factors that influence the academic success of international students in China. It emphasizes the importance of cultural understanding and tailored support systems in improving academic outcomes.The authors utilize the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) to examine how students' academic outcomes are shaped by personal, environmental, and behavioral factors, especially given the unique challenges in a rapidly globalizing educational environment. Using a mix of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, this book investigates various aspects of academic performance, including motivation, self-regulation, and cultural adaptation. A key focus is the application of Attribution Theory, which studies how students' beliefs about the causes of their academic success or failure affect their motivation and behavior. The authors also discuss the impact of institutional factors, such as faculty support and the quality of educational resources, on student performance.The title will appeal to scholars and students interested in student mobility, student performance, Chinese education, and international education in China. It also serves as a valuable read for educators and policymakers relevant to the context of China's increasing prominence as a destination for international education.
Handbook of Talent Management and Learning Organizations: A Post-Pandemic Perspective (Information Technology, Management and Operations Research Practices)
by Francesca Di Virgilio Muhammad Waseem BariThis handbook contributes to the advanced knowledge of talent management and learning organizations in the post-pandemic era. It provides new insights and contributions to the existing literature on business organizations through the dissemination of information as well as empirical pieces of evidence from various parts of the world. The focus of this handbook is on advancing talent management strategies and learning organizations through knowledge sharing on various platforms, geographical locations, and diverse groups of intellectuals having diversified experience, knowledge, and expertise. It also focuses on innovation and creativity based on global competition, advanced communication, and management technologies and on changing customers’ behaviors and needs in the post-pandemic era.The Handbook of Talent Management and Learning Organizations: A Post-Pandemic Perspective explores theoretical and empirical artifacts and different approaches to enhance the understanding of the relationship between talent management and learning organization. It provides solutions to managers and consultants who are facing problems while managing talent due to workplace changes post-pandemic and shows the connection between innovation and creativity as talent management enhances organizational learning, knowledge-sharing culture, innovation capabilities, and creativity. The handbook also offers strategies and solutions to manage talent virtually and presents future research directions and solutions to contemporary issues related to talent management and learning organizations moving forward.This handbook targets graduate students, research scholars, practitioners, employees, consultants, corporate bodies, and technocrats. It will be very helpful to managers and consultants who are facing problems with managing talent due to workplace changes after the pandemic.