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A strategy to profit when markets are range bound–which is half of the time One of the most significant challenges facing today’s active investor is how to make money during the times when markets are going nowhere. Bookshelves are groaning under the weight of titles written on investment strategy in bull markets, but there is little guidance on how to invest in range bound markets. In this book, author and respected investment portfolio manager Vitaliy Katsenelson makes a convincing case for range-bound market conditions and offers readers a practical strategy for proactive investing that improves profits. This guide provides investors with the know-how to modify the traditional, fundamentally driven strategies that they have become so accustomed to using in bull markets, so that they can work in range bound markets. It offers new approaches to margin of safety and presents terrific insights into buy and sell disciplines, international investing, "Quality, Valuation, and Growth" framework, and much more.Vitaliy Katsenelson, CFA (Denver, CO) has been involved with the investment industry since 1994. He is a portfolio manager with Investment Management Associates where he co-manages institutional and personal assets utilizing fundamental analysis. Katsenelson is a member of the CFA Institute, has served on the board of CFA Society of Colorado, and is also on the board of Retirement Investment Institute. Vitaliy is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Colorado at Denver - Graduate School of Business. He is also a regular contributor to the Financial Times, The Motley Fool, and Minyanville.com.

Learn to design, build, and scale products consumers can't get enough ofHow do today's most successful tech companies¯Amazon, Google, Facebook, Netflix, Tesla¯design, develop, and deploy the products that have earned the love of literally billions of people around the world? Perhaps surprisingly, they do it very differently than most tech companies. In INSPIRED, technology product management thought leader Marty Cagan provides readers with a master class in how to structure and staff a vibrant and successful product organization, and how to discover and deliver technology products that your customers will love¯and that will work for your business.With sections on assembling the right people and skillsets, discovering the right product, embracing an effective yet lightweight process, and creating a strong product culture, readers can take the information they learn and immediately leverage it within their own organizations¯dramatically improving their own product efforts.Whether you're an early-stage startup working to get to product/market fit, or a growth-stage company working to scale your product organization, or a large, long-established company trying to regain your ability to consistently deliver new value for your customers, INSPIRED will take you and your product organization to a new level of customer engagement, consistent innovation, and business success.Filled with the author's own personal stories¯and profiles of some of today's most-successful product managers and technology-powered product companies, including Adobe, Apple, BBC, Google, Microsoft, and Netflix¯INSPIRED will show you how to turn up the dial of your own product efforts, creating technology products your customers love.The first edition of INSPIRED, published ten years ago, established itself as the primary reference for technology product managers, and can be found on the shelves of nearly every successful technology product company worldwide. This thoroughly updated second edition shares the same objective of being the most valuable resource for technology product managers, yet it is completely new¯sharing the latest practices and techniques of today's most-successful tech product companies, and the men and women behind every great product.

GMAT Official Guide 2026-2027 Bundle: Includes GMAT Official Guide 2026-2027, GMAT Official Guide Quantitative Review 2026-2027, GMAT Official Guide Verbal Review 2026-2027, and GMAT Official Guide Data Insights Review 2026-2027 & Online Question BankBest value! Get the ultimate prep collection with the complete Official Guide set. You’ll have all the tools you need to evaluate, practice, and focus your prep with over 1800 practice questions. Everything you need to begin your prep.The GMAT™ Official Guide Bundle 2026-2027, the only study guides featuring real exam questions, offers comprehensive practice for each section of the GMAT exam, ensuring that you are well-prepared on exam day.Highlights: Comprehensive Data Insights, Quantitative Review and Verbal Review chapters to master each section of the GMAT examAccess to an Online Question Bank to create custom practice sets by questions type and difficulty level so that you can plan your individual practiceExclusive access to online diagnostic evaluations to discover your strengths and focus areasDetailed answer explanations to master the reasoning behind the answersGet exclusive exam preparation tips from the creators of the GMAT and Test Prep OrganizationsUse these guides to: Master the exam structure and excel in each sectionUnderstand key concepts with review chaptersTackle questions from the Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights sections of the GMAT examReview detailed explanations to understand correct and incorrect answersPractice with two-part analysis questions in the bookBONUS with your purchase! Focus your studying with the Online Question Bank Benefit from 300+ extra questions (only available in the Online Question Bank) in addition to the questions from the bookTailor your practice by building practice sets targeting question type and difficultyDiscover your strengths and weaknesses with diagnostic quizzesTrack your focus areas and progress with key metricsReinforce concepts with engaging gamesChallenge yourself with timed practiceUse digital flashcards to master key conceptsThis product includes 4 print books each with a unique code to access the GMAT Official Guide Online Question Bank for that book. The Online Question Bank is accessible through your mba.com account. The Online Question Bank for each book in the set is accessible through your mba.com account. To guarantee access to the online question banks, please purchase this set new. Used copies often have expired or already-redeemed serial codes. The serial code provided with the purchase of each new book is one-time-use only for that book.

Conquer the most essential adaptation to the knowledge economyThe Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth offers practical guidance for teams and organizations who are serious about success in the modern economy. With so much riding on innovation, creativity, and spark, it is essential to attract and retain quality talent—but what good does this talent do if no one is able to speak their mind? The traditional culture of "fitting in" and "going along" spells doom in the knowledge economy. Success requires a continuous influx of new ideas, new challenges, and critical thought, and the interpersonal climate must not suppress, silence, ridicule or intimidate. Not every idea is good, and yes there are stupid questions, and yes dissent can slow things down, but talking through these things is an essential part of the creative process. People must be allowed to voice half-finished thoughts, ask questions from left field, and brainstorm out loud; it creates a culture in which a minor flub or momentary lapse is no big deal, and where actual mistakes are owned and corrected, and where the next left-field idea could be the next big thing. This book explores this culture of psychological safety, and provides a blueprint for bringing it to life. The road is sometimes bumpy, but succinct and informative scenario-based explanations provide a clear path forward to constant learning and healthy innovation. Explore the link between psychological safety and high performanceCreate a culture where it’s “safe” to express ideas, ask questions, and admit mistakesNurture the level of engagement and candor required in today’s knowledge economyFollow a step-by-step framework for establishing psychological safety in your team or organizationShed the "yes-men" approach and step into real performance. Fertilize creativity, clarify goals, achieve accountability, redefine leadership, and much more. The Fearless Organization helps you bring about this most critical transformation.

The world's top trader's reveal the secrets of their phenomenal success!How do the world's most successful traders amass tens, hundreds of millions of dollars a year? Are they masters of an occult knowledge, lucky winners in a random market lottery, natural-born virtuosi—Mozarts of the markets? In search of an answer, bestselling author Jack D. Schwager interviewed dozens of top traders across most financial markets. While their responses differed in the details, all of them could be boiled down to the same essential formula: solid methodology + proper mental attitude = trading success. In Market Wizards Schwager lets you hear, in their own words, what those super-traders had to say about their unprecedented successes, and he distils their responses down into a set of guiding principles you can use to become a trading star in your own right.  Features interviews with superstar money-makers including Bruce Kovner, Richard Dennis, Paul Tudor Jones, Michel Steinhardt, Ed Seykota, Marty Schwartz, Tom Baldwin, and moreTells the true stories behind sensational trading coups, including the one about the trader who turned $30,000 into $80 million, the hedge fund manager who's averaged 30% returns every year for the past twenty-one years, and the T-bond futures trader who parlayed $25,000 into $2 billion in a single day!"Market Wizards is one of the most fascinating books ever written about Wall Street. A few of the 'Wizards' are my friends—and Jack Schwager has nailed their modus operandi on the head."--Martin W. Zweig, Ph.D., Editor, The Zweig Forecast

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Metric Pattern Cutting for Women's Wear provides a straightforward introduction to the principles of form pattern cutting for garments to fit the body shape, and flat pattern cutting for casual garments and jersey wear.This sixth edition remains true to the original concept: it offers a range of good basic blocks, an introduction to the basic principles of pattern cutting and examples of their application into garments. Fully revised and updated to include a brand new and improved layout, up-to-date skirt and trouser blocks that reflect the changes in body sizing, along with updates to the computer-aided design section and certain blocks, illustrations and diagrams.This best-selling textbook still remains the essential purchase for students and beginners looking to understand pattern cutting and building confidence to develop their own pattern cutting style.

The New York Times best-selling team leadership handbook for modern executives, managers, and organizationsAfter her first two weeks observing the problems at DecisionTech, Kathryn Petersen, its new CEO, had more than a few moments when she wondered if she should have taken the job. But Kathryn knew there was little chance she would have turned it down. After all, retirement had made her antsy, and nothing excited her more than a challenge. What she could not have known when she accepted the job, however, was just how dysfunctional her team was, and how team members would challenge her in ways that no one ever had before.For twenty years, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team has been engaging audiences with a page-turning, realistic fable that follows the travails of Kathryn Petersen, DecisionTech’s CEO, as she faces the ultimate leadership crisis. She must unite a team in such disarray that it threatens to derail the entire company.Equal parts leadership fable and business handbook, this definitive source on teamwork by Patrick Lencioni reveals the five behavioral tendencies that go to the heart of why even the best teams struggle. He offers a powerful model and step-by-step guide for overcoming those dysfunctions and getting every one rowing in the same direction.Today, the lessons in The Five Dysfunctions of a Team are more relevant than ever. This special anniversary edition celebrates one of the best-selling business books of all time with a new foreword from the author that reflects on its legacy and lessons.

The latest edition of the bestselling text on quality improvement in health care, providing powerful theoretical frameworks and principles, valuable tools and techniques, and a proven action-learning programNow in its second edition, Quality By Design contains an evidence and practice based strategy for teaching and practicing the clinical microsystem approach across all levels of health care organizations. Overall, the microsystem approach continues to evolve and adapt to meet the changing needs of healthcare organizations. Ongoing research, the development of updated models, and innovative applications across diverse settings demonstrate the approach’s potential to transform healthcare delivery and improve outcomes for patients and staff alike.This innovative volume provides research and practical results based on the original high-performing clinical microsystems research conducted at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. Quality By Design, Second Edition, advances clinical microsystem theory and practice with new material and updates:New in the Second Edition:  Global Impact: The microsystem approach has gained traction internationally, with healthcare organizations and universities in various countries successfully adapting and implementing the approach in specific healthcare cultural and contextual nuances. Real-world case studies showcase the microsystem approach’s success across diverse healthcare settings.Patient-Centered Care: Emphasis on coproduction of care, where patients and families are active partners in improvementMeeting Standards: Guidance on using the microsystem framework including effective meeting skills to ensure productivity and value of meetings.Team Coaching: Team Coaching case studies demonstrate its effectiveness in empowering frontline teams and improving their capabilities. Simultaneously, insights into multi-level leadership guide horizontal and vertical integration efforts for organizational success.Workforce Development and Well-being: Updated strategies for interprofessional education and development early in a career and throughout a career to learn to provide care and improve care is includedSystem-Wide Improvement: New models and insights underscores the importance of integrating micro, meso, and macro systems to create a cohesive and efficient healthcare system. This involves aligning goals, processes, and communication across different levels of the organization.Data-Driven Decision Making: Strategies for building information-rich environments and leveraging data at all levels including key measurement and change management techniques.Patient Safety and Reliability: A personal case study offers a fresh perspective on error prevention and improving reliabilityAction Guide: An updated guide to accelerating improvement in clinical mesosystems.Remember: Successful implementation of the microsystem approach requires a long-term commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, and adaptation. By fostering a culture of improvement and empowering staff at all levels, organizations can harness the power of microsystems to achieve their quality and safety goals.This expanded edition solidifies Quality by Design as an indispensable resource for anyone committed to transforming healthcare through the power of microsystems.

International bestseller with over half a million copies sold!Celebrate a decade of data storytelling with this special 10th anniversary edition of Storytelling with Data. Featuring refreshed visuals, expanded content, and new insights, this collector's edition builds on the classic's foundational lessons, empowering you to craft persuasive data stories.Don't simply show your data—tell a story with it!Storytelling with Data teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. You'll discover the power of storytelling and the way to make data a pivotal point in your story. The lessons in this illuminative text are grounded in theory, but made accessible through numerous real-world examples—ready for immediate application to your next graph or presentation.Storytelling is not an inherent skill, especially when it comes to data visualization, and the tools at our disposal don't make it any easier. This book demonstrates how to go beyond conventional tools to reach the root of your data, and how to use your data to create an engaging, informative, compelling story.Specifically, you'll learn how to: Understand the importance of context and audienceDetermine the appropriate type of graph for your situationRecognize and eliminate the clutter clouding your informationDirect your audience's attention to the most important parts of your dataThink like a designer and utilize concepts of design in data visualizationLeverage the power of storytelling to help your message resonate with your audienceTogether, the lessons in this book will help you turn your data into high impact visual stories that stick with your audience. Rid your world of ineffective graphs, one exploding 3D pie chart at a time. There is a story in your data—Storytelling with Data will give you the skills and power to tell it.

“A refreshing, well-crafted treatise on the many possible good things that thinking machines can bring.” – Kirkus ReviewsA Publishers Weekly, USA Today, LA Times BestsellerAn eye-opening discussion on the transformative impact of AI and how to prepare for a new future.In The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential, acclaimed AI advisor Zack Kass presents an optimistic and compelling vision of how artificial intelligence will shape our lives. Drawing on historical context, cutting-edge advancements, and firsthand experience, Kass lays out how AI will become a collaborative partner in building a better, more creative, and more compassionate world.Just as the original Renaissance revolutionized art, science, and society, today’s AI-driven Renaissance will redefine how we create, innovate, and flourish. Kass leverages his deep industry expertise to explain how this transformative technology will solve previously unimaginable challenges, presenting entirely new possibilities.Inside the book, you'll discover: Practical strategies to navigate AI’s integration into everyday life.Clear guidance on future-proofing your career by emphasizing uniquely-human skill.Insights into how AI opens up entirely new domains of knowledge by solving ambiguous problems.How to overcome the psychological and societal barriers to AI adoption.Concrete examples of AI amplifying human potential by saving time and resources, and sparking creativity.A must-read for anyone interested in the most powerful technological advancement since the steam engine. The Next Renaissance is here.

Conquer the most essential adaptation to the knowledge economyThe Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth offers practical guidance for teams and organizations who are serious about success in the modern economy. With so much riding on innovation, creativity, and spark, it is essential to attract and retain quality talent—but what good does this talent do if no one is able to speak their mind? The traditional culture of "fitting in" and "going along" spells doom in the knowledge economy. Success requires a continuous influx of new ideas, new challenges, and critical thought, and the interpersonal climate must not suppress, silence, ridicule or intimidate. Not every idea is good, and yes there are stupid questions, and yes dissent can slow things down, but talking through these things is an essential part of the creative process. People must be allowed to voice half-finished thoughts, ask questions from left field, and brainstorm out loud; it creates a culture in which a minor flub or momentary lapse is no big deal, and where actual mistakes are owned and corrected, and where the next left-field idea could be the next big thing. This book explores this culture of psychological safety, and provides a blueprint for bringing it to life. The road is sometimes bumpy, but succinct and informative scenario-based explanations provide a clear path forward to constant learning and healthy innovation. Explore the link between psychological safety and high performanceCreate a culture where it’s “safe” to express ideas, ask questions, and admit mistakesNurture the level of engagement and candor required in today’s knowledge economyFollow a step-by-step framework for establishing psychological safety in your team or organizationShed the "yes-men" approach and step into real performance. Fertilize creativity, clarify goals, achieve accountability, redefine leadership, and much more. The Fearless Organization helps you bring about this most critical transformation.

A definitive guide to the depth and breadth of the ecological sciences, revised and updatedThe revised and updated fifth edition of Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems – now in full colour – offers students and practitioners a review of the ecological sciences. The previous editions of this book earned the authors the prestigious ‘Exceptional Life-time Achievement Award’ of the British Ecological Society – the aim for the fifth edition is not only to maintain standards but indeed to enhance its coverage of Ecology.In the first edition, 34 years ago, it seemed acceptable for ecologists to hold a comfortable, objective, not to say aloof position, from which the ecological communities around us were simply material for which we sought a scientific understanding. Now, we must accept the immediacy of the many environmental problems that threaten us and the responsibility of ecologists to play their full part in addressing these problems. This fifth edition addresses this challenge, with several chapters devoted entirely to applied topics, and examples of how ecological principles have been applied to problems facing us highlighted throughout the remaining nineteen chapters. Nonetheless, the authors remain wedded to the belief that environmental action can only ever be as sound as the ecological principles on which it is based. Hence, while trying harder than ever to help improve preparedness for addressing the environmental problems of the years ahead, the book remains, in its essence, an exposition of the science of ecology. This new edition incorporates the results from more than a thousand recent studies into a fully up-to-date text. Written for students of ecology, researchers and practitioners, the fifth edition of Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems is anessential reference to all aspects of ecology and addresses environmental problems of the future.

Improve your company's ability to avoid or manage crises Managing the Unexpected, Third Edition is a thoroughly revised text that offers an updated look at the groundbreaking ideas explored in the first and second editions. Revised to reflect events emblematic of the unique challenges that organizations have faced in recent years, including bank failures, intelligence failures, quality failures, and other organizational misfortunes, often sparked by organizational actions, this critical book focuses on why some organizations are better able to sustain high performance in the face of unanticipated change. High reliability organizations (HROs), including commercial aviation, emergency rooms, aircraft carrier flight operations, and firefighting units, are looked to as models of exceptional organizational preparedness. This essential text explains the development of unexpected events and guides you in improving your organization for more reliable performance."Expect the unexpected" is a popular mantra for a reason: it's rooted in experience. Since the dawn of civilization, organizations have been rocked by natural disasters, civil unrest, international conflict, and other unexpected crises that impact their ability to function. Understanding how to maintain function when catastrophe strikes is key to keeping your organization afloat. Explore the many different kinds of unexpected events that your organization may faceConsider updated case studies and researchDiscuss how highly reliable organizations are able to maintain control during unexpected eventsDiscover tactics that may bolster your organization's ability to face the unexpected with confidenceManaging the Unexpected, Third Edition offers updated, valuable content to professionals who want to strengthen the preparedness of their organizations—and confidently face unexpected challenges.

A gripping tale that reveals what occupies the minds of the world’s best business leadersAs CEO, most everything that Rich O'Connor did had something to do with at least one of the four disciplines on his famed "yellow sheet." Some of the firm's executives joked that he was obsessed with it.Interestingly, only a handful of people knew what was on that sheet, and so it remained something of a mystery. Which was okay with Rich, because no one really needed to understand it, other than him. He certainly never suspected that it would become the blueprint of an employee's plan to destroy the firm.In this stunning follow-up to his best-selling book, The Five Temptations of a CEO, Patrick Lencioni offers up another leadership fable that's every bit as compelling and illuminating as its predecessor.This time, Lencioni's focus is on a leader's crucial role in building a healthy organization - an often overlooked but essential element of business life that is the linchpin of sustained success.Readers are treated to a story of corporate intrigue as Rich O'Connor, fictional CEO of technology consulting company Telegraph Partners, faces a leadership challenge so great that it threatens to topple his company, his career and everything he holds true about what makes a leader truly exceptional.In the story's telling, Lencioni deftly helps his readers understand the disarming simplicity and power of creating a healthy organization and reveals four key disciplines that they can follow to achieve it.In The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive, Lencioni delivers an utterly gripping tale with a powerful and memorable message for all who strive to be remarkable leaders.

The comprehensive go-to guide for building keyboard skillsBeing able to play a tune on the piano can bring you a lifetime of sheer aesthetic pleasure—and put you in serious demand at parties! Whatever your motivation for tinkling the ivories, the latest edition of Piano & Keyboard All-In-One For Dummies gives you the essentials you need both to build your playing skills and expand your knowledge of music theory, from deciding what keyboard suits you best to musing on the science of what makes music so emotionally compelling.This indispensable resource combines the best of Piano For Dummies, Keyboard For Dummies, Music Theory For Dummies, and Piano Exercises For Dummies and includes practice strategies, as well as access to streaming and downloadable audio to help guide your progress. In addition to becoming acquainted with the latest in music theory, you'll learn to develop your sight-reading skills and performance techniques—until you can reproduce pieces flawlessly on request! Choose and care for your keyboardPractice until perfectCompose your own songsHook up to speakers, computers, and moreLearning to play the keys is a never-ending journey of new discoveries and joy, and there's no better companion on your voyage than this friendly, erudite, and comprehensive guide.P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Piano and Keyboard AIO For Dummies (9781118837429). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics!

How to use the Design Thinking ToolsA practical guide to make innovation happenThe Design Thinking Toolbox explains the most important tools and methods to put Design Thinking into action. Based on the largest international survey on the use of design thinking, the most popular methods are described in four pages each by an expert from the global Design Thinking community. If you are involved in innovation, leadership, or design, these are tools you need. Simple instructions, expert tips, templates, and images help you implement each tool or method. Quickly and comprehensively familiarize yourself with the best design thinking toolsSelect the appropriate warm-ups, tools, and methodsExplore new avenues of thinkingPlan the agenda for different design thinking workshopsGet practical application tipsThe Design Thinking Toolbox help innovators master the early stages of the innovation process. It’s the perfect complement to the international bestseller The Design Thinking Playbook.

Felder's Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes prepares students to formulate and solve material and energy balances in chemical process systems and lays the foundation for subsequent courses in chemical engineering. The text provides a realistic, informative, and positive introduction to the practice of chemical engineering. This classic text has provided generations of aspiring chemical engineers with a solid foundation in the discipline – engineering problem analysis, material balances and energy balances.Richard Felder is a recognized global leader in the field of engineering education and this text embodies a lifetime of study and practice in effective teaching techniques.The text is in use at more than 4 out of 5 chemical engineering programs in the US.

Learn to identify, select, implement, and adapt market-driven business strategies for profitable growth in competitive markets In Strategic Market Management, David Aaker and Christine Moorman deliver an incisive, practical, and up-to-date guide for identifying, selecting, implementing, and adapting market-driven business strategies in increasingly complex, dynamic, and crowded markets. The authors provide the concepts, frameworks, tools, and best practice case studies required to develop capabilities in key strategic marketing tasks, achieve high-quality decision making, and drive long-term profitable growth. Extensively revised and updated, the twelfth edition of Strategic Market Management offers newly written chapters focused on growth and branding that reflect cutting-edge frameworks based on the most recent research and the authors' experiences with leading companies. New real-world examples and stronger frameworks, including cutting-edge approaches for environmental analysis, offering market selection, and target market selection. New “digital marketing strategy” topics—including the metaverse, algorithmic bias, augmented reality, influencers, and gamification—are integrated throughout the book. Strategic Market Management, Twelfth Edition, is an excellent textbook for courses at all levels that seek a strategic view of marketing, such as Strategic Market Management, Strategic Market Planning, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Policy, and Entrepreneurship. It is also a valuable reference and guide for MBA and EMBA students, managers, planning specialists, and executives wanting to improve their marketing strategy development and planning processes or looking for a timely overview of recent issues, frameworks, and tools.

Elevate your software testing approach with a methodology from industry leaders who dedicated their careers to studying, practicing, and teaching the craft of testing. Dive into the world of expert software testing with Taking Testing Seriously: The Rapid Software Testing Approach. This book arms software professionals with the knowledge required to master the Rapid Software Testing (RST) methodology. Written by two co-creators of the RST approach and supplemented by material from respected testers who offer valuable insights, it is an essential read for anyone seeking excellence in the craft of testing. Taking Testing Seriously offers a rich exploration of the RST methodology through insightful interviews, expert discussions, practical case studies, and real-world examples. It thoroughly covers key topics such as the psychology of testing, the science behind it, the fundamental processes and heuristics of test design, and much more. This book provides concrete strategies for addressing common software testing challenges and integrating new solutions with existing systems. You will: Gain insights from experienced software testers through in-depth interviews and expert adviceLearn how to the skills of testing are needed more than ever in an AI-powered IT industryDiscover strategies to leverage the latest automation technologies to refine and expedite your testing processesEscape from the echo chamber of “best practices” and learn to think critically about testingFocusing on the mindset and skillset of excellent testing, Taking Testing Seriously is a must-have resource for software engineers and technical leaders eager to improve their testing proficiency. Whether you are looking to advance your career or simply want to ensure your next project meets the highest standards of quality, this book provides the tools you need. Order your copy today and start transforming the way you and your team approach software testing.

INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT The updated new edition of the award-winning introductory textbook on logistics system management Introduction to Logistics Systems Management provides an in-depth introduction to the methodological aspects of planning, organization, and control of logistics for organizations in the private, public and non-profit sectors. Based on the authors’ extensive teaching, research, and industrial consulting experience, this classic textbook is used in universities worldwide to teach students the use of quantitative methods for solving complex logistics problems. Fully updated and revised, the third edition places increased emphasis on the complexity and flexibility required by modern logistics systems. In this context, the extensive use of data, descriptive analytics, predictive models, and optimization techniques will be invaluable to support the decisions and actions of logistics and supply chain managers. Throughout the book, brand-new case studies and numerical examples illustrate how various methods can be used in industrial and service logistics to reduce costs and improve service levels. The book: includes new models and techniques that have emerged over the past decade; describes methodologies for logistics decision making, forecasting, logistics system design, procurement, warehouse management, and freight transportation management; includes end-of-chapter exercises, Microsoft® Excel® files and Python® computer codes for each algorithm covered; includes access to a companion website with additional exercises, links to video tutorials, and supplementary teaching material. To facilitate creation of course material, additional LaTeX source data containing the formulae, optimization models, tables and algorithms described in the book is available to instructors. Introduction to Logistics Systems Management, Third Edition remains an essential textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students in engineering, computer science, and management science courses. It is also a highly useful reference for academic researchers and industry practitioners alike.

Help take your startup to the next step with the new and revised edition of the popular book on the VC deal process—from the co-founders of the Foundry GroupHow do venture capital deals come together? This is one of the most frequent questions asked by each generation of new entrepreneurs. Surprisingly, there is little reliable information on the subject. No one understands this better than Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson. The founders and driving force behind the Foundry Group—a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage information technology companies—Brad and Jason have been involved in hundreds of venture capital financings. Their investments range from small startups to large Series A venture financing rounds. The new edition of Venture Deals continues to show fledgling entrepreneurs the inner-workings of the VC process, from the venture capital term sheet and effective negotiating strategies to the initial seed and the later stages of development.Fully updated to reflect the intricacies of startups and entrepreneurship in today's dynamic economic environment, this new edition includes revisions and updates to coverage on negotiating, gender issues, ICO’s, and economic terms. New chapters examine legal and procedural considerations relevant to fundraising, bank debt, equity and convertible debt, how to hire an investment banker to sell a company, and more. Provides valuable, real-world insights into venture capital structure and strategyExplains and clarifies the VC term sheet and other misunderstood aspects of capital fundingHelps to build collaborative and supportive relationships between entrepreneurs and investorsDraws from the author’s years of practical experience in the VC arenaIncludes extensively revised and updated content throughout to increase readability and currencyVenture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist is a must-have resource for Any aspiring entrepreneur, venture capitalist, or lawyer involved in VC deals as well as students and instructors in related areas of study.

Moran’s Principles of Engineering Thermodynamics, SI Version, continues to offer a comprehensive and rigorous treatment of classical thermodynamics, while retaining an engineering perspective.  With concise, applications-oriented discussion of topics and self-test problems, this book encourages students to monitor their own learning. This classic text provides a solid foundation for subsequent studies in fields such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer and statistical thermodynamics, and prepares students to effectively apply thermodynamics in the practice of engineering. This edition is revised with additional examples and end-of-chapter problems to increase student comprehension.

A comprehensive and accessible approach to personality theory and research with a renewed focus on contemporary findingsIn the newly revised 15th edition of Personality: Theory and Research, Professor Daniel Cervone delivers balanced and up-to-date coverage of the major theories of personality and the latest psychological research on the subject. The book offers consistent theory-by-theory discussions of personality structures, processes, and development and provides readers with a foundation to compare and relate each theory to the others.New case simulations by Professor Tracy L. Caldwell (Dominican University) bridge the gap between theory and practice and a unique package of textbook features enables students to develop their critical thinking skills as they evaluate theories and research and consider their relevance to practical applications. The authors present thorough historical coverage of the development of personality research throughout the decades without omitting comprehensive analyses of contemporary research findings.Readers will also find: Expanded coverage of the interplay between personality and culture, in which modern research findings challenge assumptions contained in 20th-century personality theoriesNew content on the biological foundations of personalityA brand-new modular format that offers instructors flexibility to cover personality theories in an order of their choosingNovel case simulations that deepen student understanding of theoretical concepts and enable them to relate principles of personality science to everyday life augment the resources available to instructors on the Instructor Companion Website, all of which are updated for the 15th edition by Professor Caldwell. An essential text for undergraduate and advanced students of psychology and related fields, Personality: Theory and Research is also ideal for psychology professionals, researchers, and practitioners.

An accurate and up-to-date guide to success on the AIGP certification exam and an essential resource for technology and business professionals with an interest in artificial intelligence governance In the IAPP AIGP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional Study Guide, tech educator and author of more than 50 cybersecurity and technology books, Peter H. Gregory, delivers a from-scratch guide to preparing for the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) certification exam. It’s an essential resource for technology professionals taking the test for the first time, as well as those seeking to maintain or expand their skillset. This up-to-date Study Guide mirrors the content published by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) in their AIGP Job Practice guidance. It covers every domain relevant to the certification exam, including AI governance foundations, the application of AI laws, standards, and frameworks, AI development governance, and the governance of AI deployment and use. The Study Guide is a comprehensive walkthrough of the skills that professionals need to establish and manage AI governance functions, understand AI models, and manage privacy and intellectual property concerns in AI-enabled environments. Inside the book: Detailed exam information for test-takers, as well as guidance for maintaining your certificationConcise summaries for each chapter, review questions to test your progress, and Exam Essentials that focus your attention on critical subjectsClearly organized content reflecting the structure of the AIGP certification exam, making the book an ideal desk reference for working AI governance professionalsIncludes 1-year free access to the Sybex online learning center, with chapter review questions, full-length practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms, all supported by Wiley's support agents who are available 24x7 via email or live chat to assist with access and login questionsPerfect for every technology professional interested in obtaining an in-demand certification in a rapidly growing field, the IAPP AIGP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional Study Guide is also a comprehensive, on-the-job reference for IT, information security, and audit professionals with an interest in the management and governance of AI technologies.

Widely respected and admired, Philip Fisher is among the most influential investors of all time. His investment philosophies, introduced almost forty years ago, are not only studied and applied by today's financiers and investors, but are also regarded by many as gospel. This book is invaluable reading and has been since it was first published in 1958. The updated paperback retains the investment wisdom of the original edition and includes the perspectives of the author's son Ken Fisher, an investment guru in his own right in an expanded preface and introduction "I sought out Phil Fisher after reading his Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits...A thorough understanding of the business, obtained by using Phil's techniques...enables one to make intelligent investment commitments."—Warren Buffet

Guide to making accurate business valuations based on investing metrics that matter In The Little Book of Valuation: How to Value a Company, Pick a Stock, and Profit, professor and economist Aswath Damodaran guides readers through the fundamentals and step-by-step process of picking winning companies to invest in. In the book, you'll learn how to make your own accurate valuation assessments, avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes along the way. From widespread misunderstandings to undeniable truths in valuation, the author covers exactly where to turn your attention to when assessing a company's value based on a myriad of factors, with stories and real examples included throughout to prepare you for any modern investing challenge you may find yourself facing. You'll also learn: Simple but extremely effective valuation tools and formulas for successThe complex relationship between assets, debt, equity, and business valueSpecial market considerations regarding valuation that require a dynamic approachRather than relying on third-party sources—often drawing from the same public information that you have access to, but getting it wrong—The Little Book of Valuation, Updated Edition gives readers all the insight and practical tools they need to cut through the noise and arrive at their own accurate valuations, pick profitable stocks, and establish successful long-term portfolios.

Updated new edition of Ralph Kimball's groundbreaking book on dimensional modeling for data warehousing and business intelligence!The first edition of Ralph Kimball's The Data Warehouse Toolkit introduced the industry to dimensional modeling, and now his books are considered the most authoritative guides in this space. This new third edition is a complete library of updated dimensional modeling techniques, the most comprehensive collection ever. It covers new and enhanced star schema dimensional modeling patterns, adds two new chapters on ETL techniques, includes new and expanded business matrices for 12 case studies, and more. Authored by Ralph Kimball and Margy Ross, known worldwide as educators, consultants, and influential thought leaders in data warehousing and business intelligenceBegins with fundamental design recommendations and progresses through increasingly complex scenariosPresents unique modeling techniques for business applications such as inventory management, procurement, invoicing, accounting, customer relationship management, big data analytics, and moreDraws real-world case studies from a variety of industries, including retail sales, financial services, telecommunications, education, health care, insurance, e-commerce, and moreDesign dimensional databases that are easy to understand and provide fast query response with The Data Warehouse Toolkit: The Definitive Guide to Dimensional Modeling, 3rd Edition.

Known for its accuracy, clarity, and dependability, Meriam, Kraige, and Bolton's Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, 9th Edition has provided a solid foundation of mechanics principles for more than 60 years. This text continues to help students develop their problem-solving skills with an extensive variety of engaging problems related to engineering design. In addition to new homework problems, the text includes a number of helpful sample problems. To help students build necessary visualization and problem-solving skills, the text strongly emphasizes drawing free-body diagrams, one of the most important skills needed to solve mechanics problems.