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Author Yang Yang , Jianwei Huang , Tao Zhang , Joe Weinman
THE ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION CONSIDERING FOG COMPUTINGFog and Fogonomics is a comprehensive and technology-centric resource that highlights the system model, architectures, building blocks, and IEEE standards for fog computing platforms and solutions. The "fog" is defined....
Release Date 2020/03 -
Author Fernanda L. Leite
A tactical guide to successful Virtual Design and Construction project coordination, featuring case studies from leading VDC firms.Virtual Design Coordination (VDC) employs information-rich Building Information Modeling (BIM) to enable specialty designers and contractors to create a single, coordina....
Release Date 2019/11 -
Vehicle Scanning Method for Bridges
Author Yeong-Bin Yang , Judy P. Yang , Yuntian Wu , Bin Zhang
Presents the first ever guide for vehicle scanning of the dynamic properties of bridgesWritten by the leading author on the subject of vehicle scanning method (VSM) for bridges, this book allows engineers to monitor every bridge of concern on a regular and routine basis, for the purpose of maintenan....
Release Date 2019/11 -
Luxury Retail and Digital Management, 2nd Edition
Author Michel Chevalier , Michel Gutsatz
Develop a winning customer experience in the digital worldLuxury consumers are changing – they come from all over the world, they are young and they are digital natives. How can luxury brands that have built themselves as pure physical players adapt their business model and practices to address thei....
Release Date 2020/03 -
Author John Davies , Carolina Fortuna
Provides comprehensive coverage of the current state of IoT, focusing on data processing infrastructure and techniquesWritten by experts in the field, this book addresses the IoT technology stack, from connectivity through data platforms to end-user case studies, and considers the tradeoffs between ....
Release Date 2020/06 -
Author Susanne Chishti , Tony Craddock , Robert Courtneidge , Markos Zachariadis
The only globally-crowdsourced book on the future of payments (“PayTech”), offering comprehensive understanding of a rapidly evolving industry at the centre of global commerceThe movement of money between individuals, organisations and governments is crucial to the world economy. The payments indust....
Release Date 2020/02 -
Interfacial Engineering in Functional Materials for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Author Alagarsamy Pandikumar , Kandasamy Jothivenkatachalam , Karuppanapillai B. Bhojanaa
Offers an Interdisciplinary approach to the engineering of functional materials for efficient solar cell technologyWritten by a collection of experts in the field of solar cell technology, this book focuses on the engineering of a variety of functional materials for improving photoanode efficiency o....
Release Date 2019/12 -
Practical Sustainability Strategies, 2nd Edition
Author George P. Nassos , Nikos Avlonas
The guide to sustainable strategies and tools to improve competitive business advantage, updated with practical case studies and supporting teaching materialThe revised and updated second edition of Practical Sustainability Strategies is filled with proven strategies and tools for organizations to i....
Release Date 2020/03 -
Author Robert Yori , Marcus Kim , Lance Kirby
The best-selling Revit guide, now more complete than ever with all-new coverage on the 2020 releaseMastering Autodesk Revit 2020 is packed with focused discussions, detailed exercises, and real-world examples to help you get up to speed quickly on the latest version of Autodesk Revit. Organized acco....
Release Date 2019/12 -
Author Igor Tulchinsky
Discover the ins and outs of designing predictive trading modelsDrawing on the expertise of WorldQuant’s global network, this new edition of Finding Alphas: A Quantitative Approach to Building Trading Strategies contains significant changes and updates to the original material, with new and updated ....
Release Date 2019/10 -
Evolutionary Computation in Scheduling
Author Amir H. Gandomi , Ali Emrouznejad , Mo M. Jamshidi , Kalyanmoy Deb , Iman Rahimi
Presents current developments in the field of evolutionary scheduling and demonstrates the applicability of evolutionary computational techniques to solving scheduling problemsThis book provides insight into the use of evolutionary computations (EC) in real-world scheduling, showing readers how to c....
Release Date 2020/05 -
Author Joseph D. Miller
Contains practical insights into automotive system safety with a focus on corporate safety organization and safety managementFunctional Safety has become important and mandated in the automotive industry by inclusion of ISO 26262 in OEM requirements to suppliers. This unique and practical guide is g....
Release Date 2020/02 -
Author Mihai Enescu
A guide to the 3GPP-specified 5G physical layer with a focus on the new beam-based dimension in the radio system5G New Radio: A Beam-based Air Interface is an authoritative guide to the newly 3GPP-specified 5G physical layer. The contributors—noted experts on the topic and creators of the actual sta....
Release Date 2020/06 -
Introduction to the Variational Formulation in Mechanics
Author Edgardo O. Taroco , Pablo J. Blanco , Raúl A. Feijóo
Introduces readers to the fundamentals and applications of variational formulations in mechanicsNearly 40 years in the making, this book provides students with the foundation material of mechanics using a variational tapestry. It is centered around the variational structure underlying the Method of ....
Release Date 2020/02 -
Real Estate Investing For Dummies, 4th Edition
Author Eric Tyson , Robert S. Griswold
Make real estate part of your investing strategyDo you want to get involved in real estate investing, but aren't quite sure where to start? This is your go-to resource for making sense of the subject. Written by industry experts Eric Tyson and Robert Griswold, this new edition of Real Est....
Release Date 2019/11 -
Author Michiro Naito
An indispensable resource for anyone wishing to understand and successfully invest in the Nikkei.Recent years have seen steady growth in investor interest in the Japanese equity market, the second largest in the world. Japanese Equities describes how the Nikkei works, explains its driving factors an....
Release Date 2019/10 -
Author Ben Carlson
Learn financial and business lessons from some of the biggest frauds in historyWhy does financial fraud persist? History is full of sensational financial frauds and scams. Enron was forced to declare bankruptcy after allegations of massive accounting fraud, wiping out $78 billion in stock market val....
Release Date 2020/01 -
Advanced Safety Management, 3rd Edition
Author Fred A. Manuele
Establishes sound safety management principles and focuses on the revised Z10.0 safety standard, the new 45001 safety standard, and serious injury preventionFilled with updated chapters and information throughout, this book covers the provisions of ANSI/ASSP Z10.0-2019, the American standard for Occ....
Release Date 2020/04 -
Author Kris Putnam-Walkerly
How you give matters. Discover philanthropic strategies for creating transformational change.Whether you regularly donate to charity, run a small family foundation, or are responsible for millions of dollars in grants, you are a philanthropist. Delusional Altruism: Why Philanthropists Fail To Achiev....
Release Date 2020/03 -
Author London Institute of Banking and Finance
PRAISE FORBanking on Change "In this 140th Anniversary celebration book, The London Institute of Banking and Finance stick to their core function of educating us all, but especially aspirant bankers, on the role and concerns of (retail and commercial) banking in the UK. They have assembled a we....
Release Date 2019/10 -
The New Retirementality, Fifth Edition
Author Mitch Anthony
Stop making a living and start making a life with The New Retirementality™In 2000, when top financial philosopher and bestselling author Mitch Anthony first presented a new way of thinking about retirement, it was novel, and many critics didn't buy into it. Originally written to get the attention o....
Release Date 2020/01 -
Real Estate Accounting Made Easy, 2nd Edition
Author Obioma A. Ebisike
Grasp the fundamentals of real estate accounting, finance, and investmentsReal Estate Accounting Made Easy is just that—an accessible beginner’s guide for anyone who needs to get up to speed on the field of real estate accounting, finance, and investments. Beginning with the elementary aspects of re....
Release Date 2019/11 -
Author Dawn McGruer
8 powerful ways to market your business online to consistently generate an abundance of leads that convert into profitable customers.Dynamic Digital Marketing teaches any business or individual how to increase online visibility and presence, attract their target audience, generate leads, and convert....
Release Date 2020/01 -
Mindfulness For Dummies, 3rd Edition
Author Shamash Alidina
Breathe deep, declutter your mind, and start leading a healthier, happier life The worry won’t stop. You’re feeling stressed out, the day-to-day seems overwhelming, and it seems difficult to do the simplest things. How can you escape this continual negative feedback loop? Mindfulness is the ans....
Release Date 2020/02 -
The Savage Truth on Money, 3rd Edition
Author Terry Savage
Smart strategies for taking control of your money from bestselling author and personal finance expert Terry Savage—the new, fully updated third edition.The Savage Truths on Money are time-tested, but new technologies and techniques make it easier and more profitable to make your money work for you! ....
Release Date 2019/11 -
Paying For College For Dummies
Author Eric Tyson
Discover a concrete financial plan to finance a college educationFinancing a college education is a daunting task no matter what your circumstances. Bestselling author and personal finance expert, Eric Tyson offers tried and true strategic advice on how to understand loans, know your options, and ho....
Release Date 2020/04 -
Blockchain Data Analytics For Dummies
Author Michael G. Solomon
Get ahead of the curve—learn about big data on the blockchainBlockchain came to prominence as the disruptive technology that made cryptocurrencies work. Now, data pros are using blockchain technology for faster real-time analysis, better data security, and more accurate predictions. Blockchain Data ....
Release Date 2020/10 -
Author Dan Cortese
Recognized from Seinfeld and MTV, Dan Cortese now gives readers a personal and humorous look at the life and career of an American TV actor and hostFans of Veronica's Closet, MTV Sports, What I Like About You, 8 Simple Rules, and Castle will relish this exclusive account of Dan’s life and career. S....
Release Date 2020/06 -
J.K. Lasser's Guide to Self-Employment, 2nd Edition
Author Barbara Weltman
What every self-employed person needs to know about their taxes!If you’re self-employed, chances are the majority of your time is spent finding new customers or clients, servicing existing ones, and handling each and every aspect of your business. Freelancers, independent contractors, gig economy pa....
Release Date 2019/12 -
Privacy, Regulations, and Cybersecurity
Author Chris Moschovitis
Protect business value, stay compliant with global regulations, and meet stakeholder demands with this privacy how-toPrivacy, Regulations, and Cybersecurity: The Essential Business Guide is your guide to understanding what “privacy” really means in a corporate environment: how privacy is different f....
Release Date 2021/02