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Managing Sport Facilities, Fifth Edition
by Gil Fried Matthew KastelFor many sports fans, attending a sporting event is about more than just watching the action unfold. It’s a chance to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and smells of the venue. Whether it’s a multibillion-dollar stadium or a high school gymnasium, each facility’s success is a result of meticulous planning, innovative design, strategic marketing, diligent maintenance, and effective management of operations and human resources. When all these factors align, fans leave with cherished memories, regardless of the game’s outcome. <p> Managing Sport Facilities, Fifth Edition With HKPropel Access, exposes students to the many duties of sport facility managers and primes them for the responsibilities of the job. Merging historical and theoretical foundations with real-world challenges, the text features insights from a diverse group of professionals who offer perspectives on a variety of topics, spanning systems and operations, maintenance, and environmentally friendly practices. <p> Endorsed by the Stadium Managers’ Association, this updated edition is now in full color and places a greater emphasis on what facility managers and staff do on a daily basis and how venues are managed. To this end, a new chapter on systems management has been added, covering critical infrastructure such as plumbing, electrical systems, fire protection, life safety, communications, sound, and security. Additionally, a new chapter focusing on technology used in sports venues addresses lighting systems, scoreboard operation, concessions, and electronic ticketing.
Managing Winning Proposals: The Fundamentals
by Wendy FriemanPreparing a proposal for a contract or a grant can be an overwhelming and extraordinarily complex process, but regardless of the proposal type or sector, certain truths always pertain. This book walks the proposal manager through the steps that are essential and common to every single proposal and ensure a foundation for winning. Many proposal management books are of little use, particularly to a first‑time proposal manager, owing to their broad scope and unrealistic assumptions about resources, including time, expertise and information. This book provides actionable, concrete steps for the activities that underpin all successful proposals, providing a step‑by‑step description of how to make a proposal compliant and compelling. The premise of this book, based on the author’s hands‑on experience in multiple proposal roles for over three decades, is that proposals do not go off the rails owing to an inability to implement advanced techniques and complicated processes. They fail because of inattention to fundamental activities. Other business books cover some of these fundamental activities. However, proposals differ because of their tight constraints: deadlines, the need for perfect compliance with detailed instructions, fierce competition for limited funds, the consequences of not winning and the stress that inevitably accompanies the process. Focusing solely on the preparation of the written proposal document and not on sales, negotiation, marketing, or customer interaction, this book dives into the details of the tasks facing the person actually accountable and responsible for preparation and delivery of the proposal. Proposal managers of all levels, from first‑timers to seasoned pros looking to polish their skills, as well as those who participate in the proposal process but are not intimately familiar with it – artists, technical writers, project managers, accountants and others – will benefit from the processes and tools described in this book.
Managing and Leading Today′s Police: Challenges, Best Practices & Case Studies
by Larry K. Gaines Kenneth J. Peak Ronald W. GlensorFor those aspiring to leadership roles in law enforcement, Managing and Leading Today′s Police: Challenges, Best Practices & Case Studies provides practical insights and addresses real-world challenges shaping today’s policing landscape. Drawing on their extensive experience, authors Kenneth John Peak, Larry Gaines, and Ronald W. Glensor guide future leaders in critically analyzing current issues and developing essential career skills. The Fifth Edition introduces a case study at the end of each chapter, complemented by new "Focus On" and "You Decide" exercises, as well as sections on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) allowing students to engage with contemporary issues and technologies in the evolving culture of policing today.
Managing and Leading Today′s Police: Challenges, Best Practices & Case Studies
by Larry K. Gaines Kenneth J. Peak Ronald W. GlensorFor those aspiring to leadership roles in law enforcement, Managing and Leading Today′s Police: Challenges, Best Practices & Case Studies provides practical insights and addresses real-world challenges shaping today’s policing landscape. Drawing on their extensive experience, authors Kenneth John Peak, Larry Gaines, and Ronald W. Glensor guide future leaders in critically analyzing current issues and developing essential career skills. The Fifth Edition introduces a case study at the end of each chapter, complemented by new "Focus On" and "You Decide" exercises, as well as sections on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) allowing students to engage with contemporary issues and technologies in the evolving culture of policing today.
Managing the Aerospace System with Lean Six Sigma: A Roadmap to Success
by John Longshore Angela CheathamLean Six Sigma entered the aviation and aerospace industries in 1993 in response to significant changes affecting these industries. Since then, Lean Six Sigma has made monumental contributions to the aerospace system. A robust Lean Six Sigma program serves the aviation and aerospace industry well because it gives managers and frontline workers a common language to unite their efforts to improve overall performance and quality. Lean Six Sigma management practices have provided tailor-made solutions that address a multitude of problems experienced by the aviation and aerospace industries alike. Managing the Aerospace System with Lean Six Sigma: A Roadmap to Success is designed to provide those with a desire to practice the art of Lean Six Sigma – in any industry, but specifically in the aviation and aerospace sector – the tools and knowledge to ensure success. Each part is designed to guide the student/candidate through a Lean Six Sigma structured Body of Knowledge (BoK). Each chapter is designed to support the BoK elements that are aligned with that part topic and ordered so that they progressively build the student/candidate’s mastery of the skills needed to progress from “Yellow Belt”, through “Green Belt”, to “Black Belt”. Filled with illustrative examples of how Lean Six Sigma is currently being employed in the aviation and aerospace industries, and how it can be expanded, this book will be a required textbook for teaching Lean Six Sigma. The book is designed for lectures and application in the classroom, for use with students and candidates at all levels of the Lean Six Sigma certification process.
Manga Drawing with Fairies, Gnomes, and Other Little Folk
by Naomi HughesBeautiful fairies, hard-working elves, crafty goblins . . . little folk liven up myths of old. Now artists of all abilities can bring these playful sprites to life in the compelling manga art style! Illustrated step-by-step instructions show how to draw the fantasy beings, starting with simple shapes and progressing to dynamic, full-colored manga masterpieces. Along the way, readers will learn secrets about each creature and discover tips for honing their skills and making their drawings mythical.
Manga Drawing with Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Magical Creatures
by Naomi HughesEnchanting mermaids, noble centaurs, gentle nymphs . . . magical creatures brighten myths of old. Now artists of all abilities can bring these spellbinding legends to life in the mesmerizing manga art style! Illustrated step-by-step instructions show how to draw the fantasy beings, starting with simple shapes and progressing to dynamic, full-colored manga masterpieces. Along the way, readers will learn secrets about each creature and discover tips for honing their skills and making their drawings mythical.
Manga Drawing with Pegasus, Griffins, and Other Winged Beasts
by Naomi HughesNimble Pegasus, swift pixies, regal phoenix . . . winged beasts soar through myths of old. Now artists of all abilities can bring these aerial animals to life in the gripping manga art style! Illustrated step-by-step instructions show how to draw the fantasy beings, starting with simple shapes and progressing to dynamic, full-colored manga masterpieces. Along the way, readers will learn secrets about each creature and discover tips for honing their skills and making their drawings mythical.
Manufacturing Process Validation: Concepts, Tools, and Industrial Applications
by Arturo Realyvásquez-Vargas Jorge Luis García Alcaraz Suchismita Satapathy José Roberto Díaz-RezaUnlock the secrets to optimizing manufacturing processes with this essential guide to process validation. Designed for both industry professionals and academics, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering a clear roadmap to enhance quality and productivity. Discover core concepts, step-by-step implementation strategies, and powerful problem-solution tools. Explore the real-world case studies that showcase how process validation transforms production lines, from data collection to actionable improvements. Whether aiming to streamline operations or achieve operational excellence, this book provides the knowledge and practical insights to drive continuous improvement.Manufacturing Process Validation: Concepts, Tools, and Industrial Applications discusses the importance of manufacturing process validation in addressing quality issues. It explores the primary tools utilized in implementing process validation within industrial settings and features two case studies demonstrating how validation can enhance production processes. Process validation is crucial in guaranteeing a process's quality and efficiency. The book goes on to emphasize the significance of collecting and evaluating data from the design phase through production to establish a process's quality and reproducibility.Designed for professionals, this resource serves as a crucial link between theoretical concepts and real-world applications. It provides a comprehensive guide for successfully implementing process validation, offering a clear and detailed roadmap for achieving optimal results.
Mardi Gras
by Laura K. MurrayMardi Gras is all about celebrating! From big parades to colorful costumes and more, people around the world celebrate the festive day that marks the end of Carnival season. Readers will learn about the history of Mardi Gras, the places with the biggest celebrations, and the day’s many traditions.
Maritime Insurance and the Law: Legal Action Against Protection and Indemnity Club
by Feray FirinciogullariThis book provides a comprehensive examination of direct-action rights within Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Clubs, a cornerstone of the maritime industry, providing robust insights into the interplay of legal frameworks and maritime insurance in an increasingly globalized industry. P&I Clubs provide shipowners with extensive liability coverage under rules largely governed by English law due to its global maritime influence. Through a comparative analysis of English and Turkish legal approaches, the book examines how these differing frameworks affect the development and functioning of P&I insurance. It highlights critical disparities in the legal treatment of direct action against P&I Clubs, shedding light on their implications for maritime insurance policy, practice, and industry growth. It also covers the unique principles that distinguish P&I Clubs from other types of liability insurance. Additionally, the book offers recommendations for harmonizing national legal systems with P&I Club rules, highlighting strategies to promote the growth and effectiveness of the maritime insurance sector. Drawing on extensive primary legal texts, case law, and comparative legal methodologies, the book suggests regulatory reforms for Türkiye and other jurisdictions worldwide.The book will be of interest to researchers in the field of maritime law, maritime insurance, and insurance law.
Marketing in the Climate Crisis: Imagining Post-Growth Futures (Routledge Studies in Critical Marketing)
by Carys Egan-Wyer Jon BertilssonAre marketers, the proponenst for continuous economic growth, the ultimate climate criminals? So far, their job has been to create unnecessary demand and to promote the overconsumption and waste that threatens our very existence on this planet. In this book however, the authors explore the potential of marketing to do the opposite–that is to help create a more ecologically sustainable future. This book argues that marketing researchers and practitioners have a crucial role to play in reimagining and promoting alternatives to growth capitalism.Existing sustainability narratives focus on sacrifice and limitation, rendering potential futures uninspiring and unappealing. Drawing on critical marketing scholarship and degrowth principles, this book proposes an alternative way of thinking—dystopian optimism—which allows us to imagine degrowth as desirable. The authors suggest that the transition to a post-growth future can be achieved by theoretically reimagining that future and outline practical ways for critical marketers to contribute to this transition. This book adds to the small but growing stream of marketing literature that concerns itself with marketing’s role in the currently unfolding ecological calamity. Marketers and marketing researchers will learn how marketing’s role in the calamity is threatening its legitimacy but, by following the chapter-by-chapter analysis, they will also learn how marketing can transform itself by focusing on selling sustainable futures.This book is essential reading for those who want to understand why it is so hard for us to imagine desirable, sustainable futures and who want to be part of changing that. For those who are interested in saving, not just marketing’s legitimacy, but also the planet, it is a must read for scholars and upper-level students of critical marketing, marketing ethics, marketing theory, and consumer culture.
Marta vs. Mia Hamm
by Elliott SmithMarta and Mia Hamm are two of the greatest soccer players ever. Marta thrilled fans from Brazil and around the world with her dazzling footwork and exciting goals. Mia Hamm used her blazing speed and amazing skills around the net to help the United States win two of the first three Women’s World Cups. Which player is the all-time best? Young readers will enjoy comparing the amazing feats of these two soccer legends.
Mary Read, Bold Pirate in Disguise
by Stephanie PetersDefying roles for women of the early 1700s, Mary Read forged her own path. She disguised herself as a man to earn a living, and she eventually came to terrorize the Caribbean as a pirate! One of only a handful of female pirates in recorded history, Mary was said to be as ruthless and brave as any swashbuckler. With accessible hi-lo text, dynamic art, and fast-paced storytelling, at-level and struggling readers alike can learn about this bold sailor’s exploits in a graphic novel filled with deception, plunder, and more.
Masculinity at the Movies
by Thomas KeithMasculinity at the Movies takes a deep dive into masculinity in film and how Hollywood movies continue to produce and promote masculine stereotypes that place boys and men in constraining identities and dysfunctional patterns of behaviour.From classic film stars to those of the present day, this textbook unpacks the development of the main male stereotypes in film – villains, heroes, and oafs – and how movies can develop healthy new male representations. Alongside Hollywood studio productions, it delves into Black, Native American, Latino, and Asian representation as well as LGBTQ masculinity. Going beyond the present, it proposes what healthy masculinity at the movies looks like and where Hollywood should set its sights to create more progressive models of masculinity for the 21st century.Masculinity at the Movies will provide students of gender studies, media studies, and cultural studies with new insights into stereotypes of men in contemporary film.
Mass Communication: Living in a Media World
by Ralph E. HansonThe best-selling Mass Communication: Living in a Media World offers an accessible introduction to mass communication, equipping students with the critical thinking skills to become savvy media consumers. Using a storytelling approach, the text weaves in examples drawn from everyday life, making it easier for students to retain the material and connect it to their own media experiences. Readers are encouraged to consider the media industry from the inside out and, in doing so, discover the many dimensions of mass communication that operate in our society. This newly revised Ninth Edition highlights the aftermath of how the media industry and media consumers have evolved since the global pandemic, closely examining the changing the face of media today.
Mass Communication: Living in a Media World
by Ralph E. HansonThe best-selling Mass Communication: Living in a Media World offers an accessible introduction to mass communication, equipping students with the critical thinking skills to become savvy media consumers. Using a storytelling approach, the text weaves in examples drawn from everyday life, making it easier for students to retain the material and connect it to their own media experiences. Readers are encouraged to consider the media industry from the inside out and, in doing so, discover the many dimensions of mass communication that operate in our society. This newly revised Ninth Edition highlights the aftermath of how the media industry and media consumers have evolved since the global pandemic, closely examining the changing the face of media today.
Mastering Character Design: Design with Intent and Purpose
by Caroline HuThis book is a comprehensive guide for artists looking to master character design, no matter their chosen style. It offers practical insights into the core principles used in animated projects, helping you understand how to accurately draw and construct shapes, as well as the key elements of design. The content covers not only human anatomy but also extends to animal forms, offering strategies to depict both with precision and expression.You'll learn how to draw essential features like eyes, lips, hands, and legs—both for humans and animals—while also delving into the way shapes convey musculature from various perspectives. The book emphasizes the importance of shape and size variation, and how to achieve a strong, clear silhouette.Above all, this book teaches you how to draw with intent and purpose. It focuses on making thoughtful decisions about each line to ensure clarity and informativity, while also guiding you in creating designs that are dynamic and full of life. With these skills, you’ll be able to design characters with intention and draw them in a way that feels both effective and engaging.
Mastering Community Management: Chaos, Compassion, and Connections in Games
by Victoria TranGame communities are inevitable – in fact, they’re one of the main features of a game. How can our online interactions be better, kinder, and more productive conversations? How can community managers design online spaces with inherent kindness in mind and create places that encourage member growth and engagement? This book provides a step-by-step strategy for creating long-term, sustainable, and intentional online spaces that matter – ones that care, grow, and connect.Using real-world experience in multiple genres of games, this book covers the fundamental concepts of designing an online community from the core basics of what it is, and then the journey from pre-launch to post-launch. With a deep dive into the practical framework for building stronger communities, it reveals the advantages and reasons why positive, cohesive, and unified spaces are more productive than their less structured counterparts. Additional engagement tips, and why these positive communities drive both business and ethical value, will be explored as an extremely relevant topic for our ever-increasing online world. The content will focus mainly on game communities and independent games, but lessons may be applied to larger studios and industries.Consumers are more inundated with typical marketing schemes than ever, and social media has only become a more powerful, yet chaotic tool over the years. Leave the high-level concepts behind to dig deep and see how community managers can tackle ever-changing algorithms and an entirely digital world. The theories and summaries will also help this book remain timeless – no matter how much social media tools or the internet applications may change, the values and core ways people understand each other and feel belonging will not. Pre-launch to post-launch guide – specifically directed toward activities and strategies for each stage of development. Review activities in key sections to help readers reflect and actively engage with the material. Case studies, step-by-step infrastructure, and background theory will help solidify the framework more practically.
Mastering Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Comprehensive SBA Exam Guide
by Abdul Ahmed Ian JenkynFinal membership exams can be a significant challenge for trainees, particularly with the increasing prevalence of single best answer (SBA) components. Many candidates struggle with this format due to a lack of targeted resources aligned with the oral and maxillofacial surgery syllabus. This essential revision tool bridges that gap, providing expertly curated SBA practice questions designed to enhance understanding and refine exam technique.Compiled and reviewed by leading experts renowned for their excellence in teaching and research and supported by leading AI technology, this book offers a structured approach to exam preparation. Covering key topics across oral and maxillofacial surgery, it also provides valuable insights for professionals in related specialties, including dentistry, plastic surgery, ENT, and emergency medicine.Mastering Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: A Comprehensive SBA Exam Guide includes dedicated sections on head and neck surgery, facial aesthetics, cleft lip and palate, and advanced oral surgery techniques. This resource is tailored to both trainees and experienced surgeons looking to expand their expertise.
Math Workshop Plus, Grades K-8: Elevating Your Practice to Ensure Personal and Academic Success for All Students (Corwin Mathematics Series)
by Nicki Newton Alison MelloTake math instruction to the next level by truly meeting the needs of ALL learners Today′s classrooms are more diverse than ever, and teachers face the challenge of meeting not only the academic needs of their students but also their social and emotional growth. Math Workshop Plus, Grades K-8 by Alison J. Mello and Dr. Nicki Newton is here to help educators elevate their math instruction for all learners by more intentionally integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into the popular Math Workshop model. By reimagining Math Workshop through an equity lens, this book offers practical guidance to designing instruction that meets every child where they are. It addresses unfinished learning, fostering positive math identities, and building the competencies students need to succeed academically and socially. Offering an actionable approach to promote learning environments where every student can thrive, Math Workshop Plus, Grades K-8 includes Practical strategies to seamlessly incorporate UDL and SEL into your Math Workshop for more accessible and inclusive instruction. Classroom-ready resources such as example activities, vignettes, and tools at all grade levels to help you implement changes immediately. Guidance for fostering equity by meeting the diverse needs of all learners, including strategies for differentiation, scaffolding, and supporting students′ social-emotional growth. Real-world success stories from educators who have transformed their classrooms with the Math Workshop Plus approach. With Math Workshop Plus, you′ll gain the tools and confidence to create a classroom environment that promotes access and excellence for all students. Learn how to personalize instruction, remove barriers to learning, and inspire a love for math in every child.
Math Workshop Plus, Grades K-8: Elevating Your Practice to Ensure Personal and Academic Success for All Students (Corwin Mathematics Series)
by Nicki Newton Alison MelloTake math instruction to the next level by truly meeting the needs of ALL learners Today′s classrooms are more diverse than ever, and teachers face the challenge of meeting not only the academic needs of their students but also their social and emotional growth. Math Workshop Plus, Grades K-8 by Alison J. Mello and Dr. Nicki Newton is here to help educators elevate their math instruction for all learners by more intentionally integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into the popular Math Workshop model. By reimagining Math Workshop through an equity lens, this book offers practical guidance to designing instruction that meets every child where they are. It addresses unfinished learning, fostering positive math identities, and building the competencies students need to succeed academically and socially. Offering an actionable approach to promote learning environments where every student can thrive, Math Workshop Plus, Grades K-8 includes Practical strategies to seamlessly incorporate UDL and SEL into your Math Workshop for more accessible and inclusive instruction. Classroom-ready resources such as example activities, vignettes, and tools at all grade levels to help you implement changes immediately. Guidance for fostering equity by meeting the diverse needs of all learners, including strategies for differentiation, scaffolding, and supporting students′ social-emotional growth. Real-world success stories from educators who have transformed their classrooms with the Math Workshop Plus approach. With Math Workshop Plus, you′ll gain the tools and confidence to create a classroom environment that promotes access and excellence for all students. Learn how to personalize instruction, remove barriers to learning, and inspire a love for math in every child.
Math for Automotive Technicians
by Luke D. ThompsonMath for Automotive Technicians is designed to help students learn and apply basic math skills, measurements, and additional math topics directly applicable to automotive technology. The first part of the text provides 12 lessons that develop a mastery of basic math skills in the context of automotive service. Coverage includes whole number operations, decimals, greater than/less than, tape measure fractions, conversion, graphs and tables, formulas, measurement, and comparing to specifications. The second part consists of 108 case studies that apply and extend the basic math skills with actual vehicle procedures, data, and specifications. For ease of integration with curricula based on the ASE Education Foundation Task List, the case studies are grouped into automotive service areas, such as chassis systems, engine mechanical, electrical, etc. This new edition includes new units on Thermal Systems and High-Voltage and Electric Vehicles, with new case studies and a new career profile. Answers to odd-numbered practice problems are listed in the back of the text.
Mathematical Foundations for Deep Learning
by Mehdi GhayoumiMathematical Foundations for Deep Learning bridges the gap between theoretical mathematics and practical applications in artificial intelligence (AI). This guide delves into the fundamental mathematical concepts that power modern deep learning, equipping readers with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.Designed for learners at all levels, from beginners to experts, the book makes mathematical ideas accessible through clear explanations, real-world examples, and targeted exercises. Readers will master core concepts in linear algebra, calculus, and optimization techniques; understand the mechanics of deep learning models; and apply theory to practice using frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.By integrating theory with practical application, Mathematical Foundations for Deep Learning prepares you to navigate the complexities of AI confidently. Whether you’re aiming to develop practical skills for AI projects, advance to emerging trends in deep learning, or lay a strong foundation for future studies, this book serves as an indispensable resource for achieving proficiency in the field.Embark on an enlightening journey that fosters critical thinking and continuous learning. Invest in your future with a solid mathematical base, reinforced by case studies and applications that bring theory to life, and gain insights into the future of deep learning.
Mathematical Methods for Accident Reconstruction: A Forensic Engineering Perspective
by Harold Franck Darren FranckThis book demonstrates the application of mathematics to modeling accident reconstructions involving a range of moving vehicles, including automobiles, small and large trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, all‑terrain vehicles, and construction equipment, such as hoists and cranes.The book is anchored on the basic principles of physics that may be applied to any of the above‑named vehicles or equipment. Topics covered include the foundations of measurement, the various energy methods used in reconstruction, momentum methods, vehicle specifications, failure analysis, geometrical characteristics of highways, and softer scientific issues, such as visibility, perception, and reaction. The authors examine the fundamental characteristics of different vehicles, discuss the retrieval of data from crash data recorders, and review low‑speed impacts with an analysis of staged collisions. Finally, it details established standards and protocols for accident reconstruction for use in both investigations and in the courtroom. In addition, this new edition covers nonvehicle‑related topics like slip and fall analysis, fall protection, and engine and mechanical failure, as well as federal rules and laws that have been established for the work environment. Many reconstructions of incidents require extensive analysis that may require a variety of methods in order to properly model the incident.Exploring a broad range of accident scenarios, the breadth and depth of this book’s coverage makes Mathematical Methods for Accident Reconstruction, Second Edition, a critical reference for engineers and scientists who perform vehicular accident reconstructions.