Mira Kirshenbaum (I Love You, But I Don't Trust You), an international bestselling author and world-renowned therapist, draws on years of counseling experience to lead readers through relationship ambivalence. A careful line of 36 questions and self-analysis techniques designed to get to the heart of relationship and marriage problems. This straightforward and practical advice is designed for newer and older relationships, and presents a plethora of information and experience in a clear, concise manner. Read more

💲 Exclusive Introductory Offer – Get It Now Before the Price Increases! 💲Master Candlestick Trading & Take Profits Like a Pro—Even with Zero Experience!The financial markets move fast. Are you tired of guessing your trades, second-guessing patterns, and watching profits slip away?What if you had a clear, structured system to spot high-probability setups, minimize risk, and trade with confidence—just like professional traders?This 5-in-1 illustrated guide is designed for beginners who want a proven step-by-step approach to mastering candlestick trading without the confusion. Packed with real chart examples, powerful strategies, and risk-management techniques, this book will transform the way you trade—in stocks, forex, crypto, and beyond.Here’s What You’ll Discover Inside:✅ Unlock the Secrets of Market Psychology – Read the charts like a pro and anticipate where smart money is moving—before it happens;✅ The High-Probability Trade Formula – Spot explosive setups and time your entries with sniper-like precision for maximum gains;✅ Risk Like a Pro, Profit Like a Pro – Master the #1 skill that separates winning traders from amateurs: cut losses fast and let profits run;✅ The Ultimate Trader’s Mindset Hack – Overcome fear, greed, and hesitation so you execute trades with unshakable confidence;✅ Real Trades, Real Strategies, Real Results – No fluff, just battle-tested techniques used by top traders to grow their accounts;🔥 Packed with real chart examples, proven methods, and insider techniques—so you can trade with absolute confidence from Day 1!🎯 The Most Complete Candlestick Trading Guide Ever Created 📘 Book 1: Foundations of Candlestick Trading – Master the fundamentals and build a rock-solid foundation in candlestick analysis.📗 Book 2: Advanced Candlestick Patterns & Strategy Execution – Unlock powerful multi-candlestick formations and precision entry techniques.📙 Book 3: Day Trading & Swing Trading with Candlestick Patterns – Learn how to profit from short-term and mid-term market moves with confidence.📕 Book 4: Market Analysis & Trade Execution Techniques – Develop pro-level trade entries, exits, and risk management strategies.📔 Book 5: The Candlestick Trading Mindset for Long-Term Success – Master the psychology, discipline, and habits of highly profitable traders.🔥 No more guesswork. No more wasted trades. Just a complete, step-by-step system to trade like a pro!📈 Your Trading Future Starts NowImagine waking up each morning knowing exactly what to do—no hesitation, no second-guessing. You scan the charts with confidence, spot the perfect setup, and execute trades like a pro.No more uncertainty. No more missed opportunities. Just calculated moves, consistent wins, and steady account growth—all backed by a strategy you trust.Picture yourself breaking free from the cycle of confusion, trading with the same precision and discipline as the top 1%. This is your moment to transform your financial future.🔥Your journey to profitable trading starts today—click "Buy Now" and make it happen! Read more

The most professional and industry relatable text currently available for linear interest rate derivatives.Written by a practicing derivatives portfolio manager with almost twenty years of fixed income trading experience, this book focuses on core trading concepts; pricing, curve building (single and multi-currency), risk, credit and CSAs, regulations, VaR and PCA, volatility, cross-gamma, trade strategy analysis and market moving influences.The book’s focus is interest rate swaps and cross-currency swaps, updated for a risk free rate (RFR, such as SOFR and ESTR) framework as opposed to LIBOR. Topics are presented from that perspective, outlining the importance of regulations in an IRD capacity, with volatility and swaptions taught from a practical point of view rather than an overly cumbersome academic one.This third edition (2022) markedly expands the second (2017), by not only providing extensive analysis but also building up a modern codebase, step-by-step, in Python. It constructs and solves interest rate curves and goes on to implement risk and cross-gamma calculations, demonstrating the implementation of automatic differentiation for superior efficiency. Read more at https://github.com/attack68/book_irds3.The treatment of risk is expansive and deep. Formal analysis of market-maker techniques to accurately predict PnL, and implement multiple models to view all details of risks.Almost everything included here is compulsory knowledge for a modern, successful, swaps trader or interest rate risk portfolio manager. Certainly this book sets the benchmark for the level of expertise that swaps traders should strive for, and the style is aimed at the novice and professional alike.Table of Contents1) Mathematical Review: calculus, linear algebra, statistics and optimisation.2) Interest Rates: definitions and common nomenclature.3) Basics of Interest Rate Derivatives: product specifications and trading mechanics.4) Users of Interest Rate Derivatives: market context.5) Cash, Collateral and Credit: underpinning necessities for pricing and valuation.6) Single Currency Curve Modelling: general curveset construction principles.7) Multi-Currency Curve Modelling: necessary components to construct curves across currencies.8) Term Structure of Interest Rate Curves: different real world factors that drive the shapes of curves.9) Delta and Basis Risk: definitions of financial sensitivity to market movements.10) Risk Models: different perspectives of risks and transformations between them.11) Quant Library and Automatic Differentiation: an introduction to coding Swaps, Curves and Solvers using AD.12) Advanced Curve Building: using flexible parameter sets to construct curves around market effects.13) Multi-currency Risk: how to view risks across currencies arising from different effects.14) Value At Risk: what is VaR and how to calculate and use it.15) Principal Component Analysis: what is PCA and how to calculate and use it.16) Customised Risk Management: how market makers allocate risks in their portfolio for ease of management.17) Regulatory Capital, Leverage and Liquidity: a summary of regulations that shape the IRD market.18) Market-making and Price-Taking: an overview of the market making process including margin considerations.19) Electronic Trading: issues involved with latency and transforming subjective processes to algorithms.20) Swaptions and Volatility: a summary of swaptions including quoting conventions and general considerations.21) Gamma and Cross-Gamma risks: analysis of the second or risks of linear IRDs.22) Analytic Cross-Gamma: mathematical extension of 21)23) Constructing Trade Strategies: directionality hedges, carry and roll-down analysis and Sharpe ratio.24) Reset Risk: how to manage daily fixing risk e.g. for Euribor, Stibor, etc. or Term-RFRs. Read more

A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge(R) (BABOK(R) Guide) is the only globally recognized standard of practice for business analysis. Developed through a rigorous consensus-driven standards process, the BABOK(R) Guide incorporates the collective wisdom and experience of experts in the field from around the world. Previous editions have guided hundreds of thousands of professionals in their work, and it has been adopted by hundreds of enterprises as the basis of their business analysis practice. This latest version of the guide extends its scope beyond business analysis in projects to address agile development, business process management, business intelligence, and business architecture. This thoroughly revised and updated version includes: - A concept model that unifies ideas and terminology across business analysis disciplines. - Restructured knowledge areas to support business analysis at every level from small tactical initiatives to major business transformations. - Five perspectives covering the most prominent business analysis disciplines and demonstrating how to apply the knowledge areas in different situations. - Coverage of new business analysis techniques that have gained wide acceptance in the community. - Updated and revised content in every knowledge area and more! Whether you are considering starting a career in business analysis, or you are an experienced professional in the field, the BABOK(R) Guide is your key resource to help you and your stakeholders discover opportunities for business success, deliver successful organizational change, and create business value. Read more

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Proofs play a central role in advanced mathematics and theoretical computer science, yet many students struggle the first time they take a course in which proofs play a significant role. This bestselling text's third edition helps students transition from solving problems to proving theorems by teaching them the techniques needed to read and write proofs. Featuring over 150 new exercises and a new chapter on number theory, this new edition introduces students to the world of advanced mathematics through the mastery of proofs. The book begins with the basic concepts of logic and set theory to familiarize students with the language of mathematics and how it is interpreted. These concepts are used as the basis for an analysis of techniques that can be used to build up complex proofs step by step, using detailed 'scratch work' sections to expose the machinery of proofs about numbers, sets, relations, and functions. Assuming no background beyond standard high school mathematics, this book will be useful to anyone interested in logic and proofs: computer scientists, philosophers, linguists, and, of course, mathematicians. Read more

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Become familiar with the key concepts of fundamental analysis and learn how to put them into action in the real worldFundamental Analysis For Dummies is a valuable guide for investors who want to know the future. Okay, it’s not a crystal ball, but fundamental analysis will help you gain insight into a company’s staying power, as you evaluate revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, competitors, management, interest rates, and other key business details. This Dummies resource makes it easy to get a handle on the underlying forces that affect the well-being of the economy, industry groups, and companies. You’ll explore the tools and strategies of fundamental analysis, and you’ll get easy-to-follow examples of how they’re used in relation to stock and commodity investing. This latest edition is fully updated with coverage of today’s investment landscape. Apply fundamental analysis techniques to your investments and increase your profitsLearn strategies for making smart investments in stocks, currency, bonds, and commoditiesHarness the same tools used by Warren Buffett and other successful investorsProtect your investments during an economic downturnInvestors looking to become proficient in using fundamental analysis will love this plain-English breakdown of all the must-know information. Read more

The essential guide to understanding, designing, conducting, and presenting a qualitative research studyQualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation, 5th Edition is filled with practical advice and proven guidance for designing and implementing qualitative research studies, and for communicating findings clearly and effectively. Readers will develop a strong foundation in qualitative research theory and application, including an understanding of data sources, data analysis tools, and the types of qualitative research. This revised Fifth Edition offers an expanded interdisciplinary focus, covering qualitative research in the medical and health professions, the social sciences, education, and the humanities. It also covers new tools and technologies―including discussion of AI in qualitative research―that facilitate the process of conducting, analyzing, and presenting research. Written in reader-friendly terms, Qualitative Research is accessible to both novice and experienced researchers. Discover the theories, techniques, and analysis methods that make for rigorous qualitative studiesConsider issues related to online data collection, interpretation of results, and qualitative research ethicsLearn to develop a strong theoretical framework to guide qualitative studiesDiscover how qualitative research is used in many fields, including healthcareQualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation is an indispensable reference for students and researchers looking to grow their knowledge of qualitative research methodologies across disciplines. Read more

Accelerate Your Cybersecurity Career with This Power-Packed CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Guide!Are you ready to conquer the CompTIA Security+ exam and stand out in today’s competitive cybersecurity world? Tired of endless theory with no real application? This guide delivers exactly what you need: real-world insights, hands-on practice, and exam-focused preparation—all wrapped in an easy-to-follow format.Why You’ll Love This Guide:✅ Over 1,500 Exam-Level Practice QuestionsHone your knowledge with carefully crafted questions that mirror the actual SY0-701 exam’s style and difficulty. Practice makes perfect—and we’ve got you covered!✅ Crystal-Clear Coverage of Every DomainFrom threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks to cryptography, identity management, and risk management, every concept aligns precisely with the latest CompTIA Security+ objectives.✅ Real-World Case Studies & Practical InsightsDive into high-profile cybersecurity incidents (WannaCry, SolarWinds, Sony Pictures) and discover how frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT help defend against modern threats.What You’ll Master:Network Security: Learn about secure network design, firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, secure protocols (SSL/TLS, IPsec), and effective network segmentation strategies.Identity & Access Management (IAM): Understand critical IAM concepts, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), Kerberos authentication protocol, single sign-on (SSO), role-based and attribute-based access control (RBAC & ABAC).Cryptography & PKI: Gain a solid grasp of cryptographic concepts including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, key management, digital signatures, hashing algorithms, and the use of public key infrastructure.Risk Management & Compliance: Develop skills in implementing risk management frameworks like ISO 31000 and NIST RMF, and learn how to effectively manage compliance with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and PCI-DSS.Cloud, IoT, ICS Security & Zero-Trust Architecture: Delve into advanced cybersecurity areas including securing cloud environments, protecting IoT and industrial control systems (ICS), and implementing robust zero-trust security models.Application Security: Learn secure coding practices, explore DevSecOps methodologies, and address common software vulnerabilities identified by the OWASP Top 10.Security Operations & Incident Response: Prepare to handle cybersecurity incidents confidently using structured response models, SIEM solutions, log analysis techniques, digital forensics, and threat hunting strategies.Governance & Security Program Management: Master the essentials of governance, vendor risk assessment, security program planning, and effective implementation of regulatory frameworks.Practical, No-Nonsense Approach:Forget dry theory—this guide is loaded with step-by-step instructions, hands-on exercises, and detailed explanations to ensure you truly understand cybersecurity from a real-world perspective.Take the Next StepStop feeling overwhelmed by outdated or irrelevant materials. Equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to not only pass the Security+ exam, but also to thrive in your IT career.Ready to transform your future in cybersecurity?Grab your copy now and embark on your journey to becoming a certified CompTIA Security+ expert! Read more

The methods discussed in this audiobook offer numerous opportunities for an interviewer - be it a parent, spouse, boss, or a law enforcement official - to detect deception. Without the aid of a machine, there are three ways you can determine if someone is lying: by analyzing how a person phrases his statement, by observing a subject's nonverbal gestures, and by examining a person's handwriting traits.Mark McClish brings these three methods together for detecting deception in his book Don't Be Deceived. People's words will betray them. Mr. McClish's statement analysis techniques will show you how to examine the language used in a verbal and written statement to determine if the person is being truthful.When a person knowingly tells a lie, it will create a degree of stress, which usually surfaces in the form of a body movement. You will learn some of the common nonverbal signs that indicate a person is being deceptive. Don't Be Deceived also discusses several handwriting traits that can show if a person is being dishonest.How letters are formed, how much pressure is used, and how lines of writing are sloped can give us insight into a person's thought process. When individuals are lying, their words, actions, and writing styles can reveal their deception. Read more

The essential futures market reference guideA Complete Guide to the Futures Market is the comprehensive resource for futures traders and analysts. Spanning everything from technical analysis, trading systems, and fundamental analysis to options, spreads, and practical trading principles, A Complete Guide is required reading for any trader or investor who wants to successfully navigate the futures market.Clear, concise, and to the point, this fully revised and updated second edition provides a solid foundation in futures market basics, details key analysis and forecasting techniques, explores advanced trading concepts, and illustrates the practical application of these ideas with hundreds of market examples. A Complete Guide to the Futures Market:Details different trading and analytical approaches, including chart analysis, technical indicators and trading systems, regression analysis, and fundamental market models.Separates misleading market myths from reality.Gives step-by-step instruction for developing and testing original trading ideas and systems.Illustrates a wide range of option strategies, and explains the trading implications of each.Details a wealth of practical trading guidelines and market insights from a recognized trading authority.Trading futures without a firm grasp of this market’s realities and nuances is a recipe for losing money. A Complete Guide to the Futures Market offers serious traders and investors the tools to keep themselves on the right side of the ledger. Read more

Get up to speed on state-of-the-art malware with this first-ever guide to analyzing malicious Windows software designed to actively avoid detection and forensic tools.We’re all aware of Stuxnet, ShadowHammer, Sunburst, and similar attacks that use evasion to remain hidden while defending themselves from detection and analysis. Because advanced threats like these can adapt and, in some cases, self-destruct to evade detection, even the most seasoned investigators can use a little help with analysis now and then. Evasive Malware will introduce you to the evasion techniques used by today’s malicious software and show you how to defeat them.Following a crash course on using static and dynamic code analysis to uncover malware’s true intentions, you’ll learn how malware weaponizes context awareness to detect and skirt virtual machines and sandboxes, plus the various tricks it uses to thwart analysis tools. You’ll explore the world of anti-reversing, from anti-disassembly methods and debugging interference to covert code execution and misdirection tactics. You’ll also delve into defense evasion, from process injection and rootkits to fileless malware. Finally, you’ll dissect encoding, encryption, and the complexities of malware obfuscators and packers to uncover the evil within.You’ll learn how malware:Abuses legitimate components of Windows, like the Windows API and LOLBins, to run undetected Uses environmental quirks and context awareness, like CPU timing and hypervisor enumeration, to detect attempts at analysisBypasses network and endpoint defenses using passive circumvention techniques, like obfuscation and mutation, and active techniques, like unhooking and tamperingDetects debuggers and circumvents dynamic and static code analysisYou’ll also find tips for building a malware analysis lab and tuning it to better counter anti-analysis techniques in malware. Whether you’re a frontline defender, a forensic analyst, a detection engineer, or a researcher, Evasive Malware will arm you with the knowledge and skills you need to outmaneuver the stealthiest of today’s cyber adversaries. Read more

Praise for the First Edition" . . . an excellent addition to an upper-level undergraduate course on environmental statistics, and . . . a 'must-have' desk reference for environmental practitioners dealing with censored datasets." —Vadose Zone JournalStatistics for Censored Environmental Data Using Minitab® and R, Second Edition introduces and explains methods for analyzing and interpreting censored data in the environmental sciences. Adapting survival analysis techniques from other fields, the book translates well-established methods from other disciplines into new solutions for environmental studies. This new edition applies methods of survival analysis, including methods for interval-censored data to the interpretation of low-level contaminants in environmental sciences and occupational health. Now incorporating the freely available R software as well as Minitab® into the discussed analyses, the book features newly developed and updated material including: A new chapter on multivariate methods for censored dataUse of interval-censored methods for treating true nondetects as lower than and separate from values between the detection and quantitation limits ("remarked data")A section on summing data with nondetectsA newly written introduction that discusses invasive data, showing why substitution methods failExpanded coverage of graphical methods for censored dataThe author writes in a style that focuses on applications rather than derivations, with chapters organized by key objectives such as computing intervals, comparing groups, and correlation. Examples accompany each procedure, utilizing real-world data that can be analyzed using the Minitab® and R software macros available on the book's related website, and extensive references direct readers to authoritative literature from the environmental sciences. Statistics for Censored Environmental Data Using Minitab® and R, Second Edition is an excellent book for courses on environmental statistics at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. The book also serves as a valuable reference for??environmental professionals, biologists, and ecologists who focus on the water sciences, air quality, and soil science. Read more

Acclaimed artist and designer Richard Sweeney shows how to create stunning 3-D paper sculpting forms. Pliable, ephemeral, and easily manipulated with simple tools, paper is a medium with which the artist can form three-dimensional shapes quickly through precise folding and cutting.Precise information on the whys behind 3-D paper sculpting and its methodsHundreds of stunning photos of the works of acclaimed artist and designer Richard SweeneyShows how the basic principles of form making in paper can be useful for artists, architects, and fashion designers. Follow Sweeney's engaging step-by-step analysis of the techniques he uses in the creation of his internationally exhibited work. Sweeney leads you through the three stages of his process, from the initial conceptual stage (whether drawing on natural or architectural forms for inspiration), to the basic shapes, and finally to the folding techniques. Simple, clear instructions and diagrams teach the building blocks: curved folding (symmetrical curves, circular folding), curved pleating (parallel pleat, reflection pleat, S curve, radiating pleat, crescent pleat), wet folding, faceted pleating (twist, herringbone), and modular forms (curved module, shell module, pleat module).Sweeney’s work and words will inspire paper artists at all levels of expertise to create their own amazing sculptures. Read more

Algorithm Design introduces algorithms by looking at the real-world problems that motivate them. The book teaches students a range of design and analysis techniques for problems that arise in computing applications. The text encourages an understanding of the algorithm design process and an appreciation of the role of algorithms in the broader field of computer science.August 6, 2009 Author, Jon Kleinberg, was recently cited in the New York Times for his statistical analysis research in the Internet age. Read more

A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) is the only globally recognized standard of practice for business analysis. Developed through a rigorous consensus-driven standards process, the BABOK® Guide incorporates the collective wisdom and experience of experts in the field from around the world.Previous editions have guided hundreds of thousands of professionals in their work, and it has been adopted by hundreds of enterprises as the basis of their business analysis practice. This latest version of the guide extends its scope beyond business analysis in projects to address agile development, business process management, business intelligence, and business architecture.This thoroughly revised and updated version includes:• A concept model that unifies ideas and terminology across business analysis disciplines. • Restructured knowledge areas to support business analysis at every level from small tactical initiatives to major business transformations.• Five perspectives covering the most prominent business analysis disciplines and demonstrating how to apply the knowledge areas in different situations.• Coverage of new business analysis techniques that have gained wide acceptance in the community.• Updated and revised content in every knowledge area and more!Whether you are considering starting a career in business analysis, or you are an experienced professional in the field,the BABOK® Guide is your key resource to help you and your stakeholders discover opportunities for business success, deliver successful organizational change, and create business value. Read more

In this gripping memoir, Keith Jesperson, infamously known as The Happy Face Killer, bares his soul in a chilling collaboration that will captivate true crime enthusiasts and forensic psychology aficionados alike. This riveting account delves deep into the dark psyche of one of America's most notorious serial killers, offering an unprecedented look into the criminal mind.This title is a must-read for fans of true crime documentaries, podcasts, and books. It provides a raw, unfiltered narrative that rivals the most popular true crime series on Netflix, HBO, and Investigation Discovery. True crime community members will find themselves engrossed in Jesperson's haunting revelations, reminiscent of conversations with killers in hit shows like "Mindhunter" and "Making a Murderer."Unparalleled Access to a Serial Killer's MindKeith Jesperson and Nicole D. Phoenix offer readers an intimate look into the life and crimes of The Happy Face Killer. This book goes beyond the sensationalism often found in true crime media, presenting a nuanced exploration of Jesperson's:- Childhood trauma and formative experiences- Psychological profile and criminal motivations- Modus operandi and victim selection process- Interactions with law enforcement and the justice systemThis compelling narrative is perfect for fans of:- Serial killer biographies and memoirs- Forensic psychology and criminology studies- Cold case investigations and unsolved mysteriesA Valuable Resource for ProfessionalsCriminology students, forensic psychologists, and law enforcement professionals will find this book an invaluable resource. It offers unique insights into:- Criminal profiling techniques- Behavioral analysis of serial killers- The psychology of violent crime- Investigative procedures in serial murder casesWhile this book will undoubtedly appeal to the true crime community, it also raises profound questions about:- The nature of evil and moral responsibility- The impact of childhood trauma on adult behavior- The effectiveness of the criminal justice system**Content Warning**This unflinching account contains graphic descriptions of violent crimes and may be disturbing to some readers. It is recommended for mature audiences only. Read more

This text provides students with a solid foundation for understanding data analysis and specific statistical techniques. Focusing on the most current and frequently used statistical methods in today's health care literature, the book covers essential material for a variety of program levels including in depth courses beyond the basic statistics course. Well organized, clear text discussions and great learning tools help students overcome the complexities and fully comprehend the concepts of this often intimidating area of study. Read more

Sometimes, real leadership is about balance. Can your institution balance the competing--even contradictory--demands of the healthcare marketplace? Can your value strategists also build patient engagement? Can your clinical integration champions also master financial performance? How can any one leader do it all? One can't--but two can. Dyad Leadership and Clinical Integration: Driving Change, Aligning Strategies breaks new ground in dyad leadership, giving you the tools you need now to establish and sustain exceptional partnerships between physicians and administrators. The book offers practical strategies based on a proven integrated framework. With this method as a starting point, dyad leaders can group and differentiate roles and competencies to increase quality of care, cut costs, and improve the patient experience. Author Alan Belasen synthesizes the expertise of academics, journalists, and practitioners with assessments and concepts drawn from psychology, communications, organizational theory, and management literature. The result is practical, ready-to-use surveys and data analysis techniques for assessing the sweet spots and weak spots of current and potential dyads and the institutions they lead. Attain the power of balance--and enhance your institution's flexibility, span of expertise, and sustainability--with Dyad Leadership and Clinical Integration: Driving Change, Aligning Strategies. Read more

With its focus on creating efficient data structures and algorithms, this comprehensive text helps readers understand how to select or design the tools that will best solve specific problems. It uses Java as the programming language and is suitable for second-year data structure courses and computer science courses in algorithm analysis. Techniques for representing data are presented within the context of assessing costs and benefits, promoting an understanding of the principles of algorithm analysis and the effects of a chosen physical medium. The text also explores tradeoff issues, familiarizes readers with the most commonly used data structures and their algorithms, and discusses matching appropriate data structures to applications. The author offers explicit coverage of design patterns encountered in the course of programming the book's basic data structures and algorithms. Numerous examples appear throughout the text. Read more

This book is a comprehensive study guide designed to help cybersecurity professionals prepare for the CAS-005: CompTIA SecurityX certification exam. Covering advanced security topics, it provides in-depth knowledge of enterprise security, risk management, incident response, cryptographic solutions, and emerging cybersecurity trends.The book begins with an overview of the CAS-005 exam, including its objectives, structure, and study strategies. It then explores security architecture and design, detailing concepts such as zero trust architecture, microsegmentation, and enterprise security frameworks like NIST and ISO.Risk management and compliance are key areas, covering risk assessment methodologies, regulatory compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS), and security governance. Readers gain expertise in enterprise security operations, including threat intelligence, SIEM, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.A crucial component is identity and access management (IAM), which includes multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access control (RBAC), privileged access management (PAM), and identity threat detection (ITDR). The book also provides a detailed understanding of cryptographic solutions, covering encryption algorithms, key management, PKI, digital certificates, and post-quantum cryptography.The guide extensively discusses cloud and virtualization security, focusing on secure cloud architectures, container security (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud security posture management (CSPM). Network security is covered with topics like IDS/IPS, next-generation firewalls (NGFW), SD-WAN, and 5G security.Incident response and forensics is another essential topic, detailing malware analysis, forensic investigation techniques, and real-world cyberattack case studies. The book concludes with emerging security technologies, exploring AI in cybersecurity, blockchain, IoT security, and quantum computing threats.With detailed explanations, hands-on exercises, and multiple-choice questions, this book serves as a one-stop resource for cybersecurity professionals seeking to pass the CAS-005 exam and enhance their skills. Read more

Discover the field of electrical engineering with Electrical Engineering Step by Step - Mastering Electrical Fundamentals & Modern Electrical Systems. This clear and accessible guide is perfect for students, hobbyists, and aspiring professionals with no prior knowledge who want to grasp both the basics and modern advancements in electrical systems.Why This Book is a Must-Have:Clear, Step-by-Step Explanations: Complex concepts are broken down into easy-to-understand lessons, making it ideal for both beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge.Practical Focus: Learn not just the theory, but how electrical systems work in real life, from powering homes to driving modern technologies like smart grids and electric vehicles.Modern Trends: Explore cutting-edge topics such as renewable energy, IoT in electrical systems, power electronics, and control systems, giving you insights into the future of electrical engineering.Key Topics Covered:Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering: Start with the basics of voltage, current, resistance, Ohm’s Law, and circuit analysis, before progressing to more advanced concepts like AC/DC systems and Kirchhoff’s Laws.Circuit Design and Analysis: Master techniques for series and parallel circuits, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems, and both mesh and nodal analysis.Electrical Components: Understand the roles and functions of resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, and how they work together in circuits.Power Systems: Dive into AC power systems, impedance, power factor, and how electricity is generated and distributed.Control Systems & Automation: Learn about open-loop vs. closed-loop systems, PID controllers, and how feedback loops drive automation and robotics.Renewable Energy: Explore how engineers are integrating solar power, wind energy, and other renewable sources into modern electrical grids.Microcontrollers & Digital Logic: Get an introduction to digital systems with topics like Boolean algebra, logic gates, and microcontrollers.Electrical Safety: Essential information on circuit breakers, fuses, grounding, bonding, and surge protection to ensure safety in electrical installations.Who Is This Book For?Students & Beginners: Provides a clear, structured learning path to mastering electrical engineering fundamentals.Hobbyists: Gain practical skills to enhance your electronic projects and DIY systems.Professionals: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in renewable energy, IoT, and modern electrical systems.With easy-to-follow explanations, practical examples, and coverage of both foundational and modern topics, Electrical Engineering Step by Step equips you with the knowledge you need to succeed in the evolving field of electrical engineering. Read more

This third edition of Examples in Structural Analysis uses a step-by-step approach and provides an extensive collection of fully worked and graded examples for a wide variety of structural analysis problems. It presents detailed information on the methods of solutions to problems and the results obtained. Also given within the text is a summary of each of the principal analysis techniques inherent in the design process and where appropriate, an explanation of the mathematical models used. The text emphasises that software should only be used if designers have appropriate knowledge and understanding of the mathematical assumptions, modelling and limitations inherent in the programs they use. It establishes the use of hand-methods for obtaining approximate solutions during preliminary design and an independent check on the answers obtained from computer analysis.What is New in the Third Edition: A new chapter covers the analysis and design of cables and arches subjected to concentrated loads and uniformly distributed loads. For cables without or with simply supported pinned trusses or steel girder beams through equally spaced hangers, tension forces, support reactions, sags and slopes in cables are determined. For two-pinned or three-pinned arches with parabolic, arched and semi-circular shapes, axial forces, radial shear forces and bending moments at various sections of arches are determined. An existing chapter has been expanded to the construction and use of influence lines for pin-pointed trusses and lattice girders. Also, the chapter Direct Stiffness Methods has been revisited and amended. Read more

This newly expanded and updated second edition of the best-selling classic continues to take the "mystery" out of designing algorithms, and analyzing their efficacy and efficiency. Expanding on the first edition, the book now serves as the primary textbook of choice for algorithm design courses while maintaining its status as the premier practical reference guide to algorithms for programmers, researchers, and students.The reader-friendly Algorithm Design Manual provides straightforward access to combinatorial algorithms technology, stressing design over analysis. The first part, Techniques, provides accessible instruction on methods for designing and analyzing computer algorithms. The second part, Resources, is intended for browsing and reference, and comprises the catalog of algorithmic resources, implementations and an extensive bibliography.NEW to the second edition:• Doubles the tutorial material and exercises over the first edition• Provides full online support for lecturers, and a completely updated and improved website component with lecture slides, audio and video• Contains a unique catalog identifying the 75 algorithmic problems that arise most often in practice, leading the reader down the right path to solve them• Includes several NEW "war stories" relating experiences from real-world applications• Provides up-to-date links leading to the very best algorithm implementations available in C, C++, and Java. Read more

Learn from the men who changed animation foreverWalt Disney’s team of core animators, who he affectionately called his "Nine Old Men," were known for creating Disney’s most famous works, as well as refining the 12 basic principles of animation. Follow master animator and Disney legend Andreas Deja as he takes you through the minds and works of these notable animators. An apprentice to the Nine Old Men himself, Deja gives special attention to each animator and provides a thoughtful analysis on their techniques that include figure drawing, acting, story structure, and execution. The in-depth analysis of each animator’s work will allow you to refine your approach to character animation. Rare sequential drawings from the Disney archives also give you unprecedented access and insight into the most creative minds that changed the course of animation.Instruction and analysis on the works of each of the Nine Old Men broaden your creative choices and approaches to character animationOriginal drawings, some never-before-seen by the public are explored in depth, giving you behind-the-scenes access into Disney animation historyGain first-hand insight into the foundation of timeless characters and scenes from some of Disney’s most memorable feature and short films Read more

Power up your Windows security skills with expert guidance, in-depth technical insights, and dozens of real-world vulnerability examples from Google Project Zero’s most renowned researcher! Learn core components of the system in greater depth than ever before, and gain hands-on experience probing advanced Microsoft security systems with the added benefit of PowerShell scripts.Windows Security Internals is a must-have for anyone needing to understand the Windows operating system’s low-level implementations, whether to discover new vulnerabilities or protect against known ones. Developers, devops, and security researchers will all find unparalleled insight into the operating system’s key elements and weaknesses, surpassing even Microsoft’s official documentation.Author James Forshaw teaches through meticulously crafted PowerShell examples that can be experimented with and modified, covering everything from basic resource security analysis to advanced techniques like using network authentication. The examples will help you actively test and manipulate system behaviors, learn how Windows secures files and the registry, re-create from scratch how the system grants access to a resource, learn how Windows implements authentication both locally and over a network, and much more.You’ll also explore a wide range of topics, such as:Windows security architecture, including both the kernel and user-mode applicationsThe Windows Security Reference Monitor (SRM), including access tokens, querying and setting a resource’s security descriptor, and access checking and auditingInteractive Windows authentication and credential storage in the Security Account Manager (SAM) and Active DirectoryMechanisms of network authentication protocols, including NTLM and KerberosIn an era of sophisticated cyberattacks on Windows networks, mastering the operating system’s complex security mechanisms is more crucial than ever. Whether you’re defending against the latest cyber threats or delving into the intricacies of Windows security architecture, you’ll find Windows Security Internals indispensable in your efforts to navigate the complexities of today’s cybersecurity landscape. Read more

Discover how life operates at its most fundamental level in Cell Biology Step by Step. With clear explanations and practical insights, this guide brings the complexity of cellular systems into focus. From students seeking clarity to professionals deepening their understanding, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone eager to master the principles of cell biology.What You’ll DiscoverClear Explanations, Step-by-Step Progression: Designed to make complex topics accessible, each chapter builds on the previous one, allowing you to develop a robust understanding of cell biology.16 Comprehensive Chapters: From the basics of cell theory and structure to advanced topics like protein trafficking, cellular communication, and cutting-edge biotechnology, this book covers it all.Key Topics Covered:Cell Biology FundamentalsTrace the history of key discoveries that shaped cell biology, from the development of the cell theory to groundbreaking advancements in microscopy.Explore the fascinating origins of cellular life and the processes that led to the diversity of life forms we see today.Compare the unique features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.Examine how these differences influence function and organization.Essential Cellular ComponentsLearn how cellular compartments (e.g., nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum) interact and coordinate to execute vital processes.Chemical Basis of LifeDiscover how biomolecules—carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids—serve as the foundation of cellular structure and activity.Understand the catalytic power of enzymes and the role of ions in regulating processes like signaling and metabolism.Investigate the balance of chemical reactions that drive life at the cellular level.Energy and InformationFollow the intricate pathways of energy production, from the breakdown of glucose in respiration to the capture of sunlight in photosynthesis.Gain a clear understanding of the central dogma, which explains how genetic information flows from DNA to RNA to protein.Explore how cells manage and utilize energy to maintain function and growth.Cell Division and DifferentiationExamine the precise molecular events of mitosis and meiosis and the processes of cellular differentiation.Learn about the exciting potential of stem cells in regenerative medicine and their ability to reshape modern therapies.Modern InsightsDiscover cutting-edge fields like synthetic biology, where cells are engineered to perform novel functions or produce valuable substances.Investigate single-cell analysis techniques that reveal the diversity and complexity of individual cells within tissues.Examine advances in microscopy that allow scientists to observe cellular structures and processes with unparalleled detail.What Sets This Book Apart?Accessible Yet In-Depth: Simplified language ensures clarity without compromising the richness of scientific detail.Practical Applications: Learn how cell biology impacts medicine, agriculture, environmental science, and more.Glossary and Learning Tools: A dedicated glossary provides quick definitions for key terms, making it easier to navigate complex topics.Perfect For:Students and Educators: A must-have resource for biology students, teachers, and academic professionals.Curious Learners: Anyone interested in unraveling the secrets of life at the microscopic level.Scientists and Enthusiasts: A valuable reference for researchers and those passionate about biological sciences. Read more

Implement real-time monitoring, visualization, analytics, and troubleshooting strategies on Azure to ensure optimal performance and reliability in your cloud environmentKey FeaturesMonitor Azure-native, hybrid, and multi-cloud infrastructure effectivelyDesign proactive incident responses and visualization dashboards for configuring, optimizing, and monitoring dataImplement strategies for monitoring Azure applications using real-world case studiesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionCloud observability is complex and costly due to the use of hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure as well as various Azure tools, hampering IT teams’ ability to monitor and analyze issues. The authors distill their years of experience with Microsoft to share the strategic insights and practical skills needed to optimize performance, ensure reliability, and navigate the dynamic landscape of observability on Azure.You’ll get an in-depth understanding of cloud observability and Azure Monitor basics, before getting to grips with the configuration and optimization of data sources and pipelines for effective monitoring. You’ll learn about advanced data analysis techniques using metrics and the Kusto Query Language (KQL) for your logs, design proactive incident response strategies with automated alerts, and visualize reports via dashboards. Using hands-on examples and best practices, you’ll explore the integration of Azure Monitor with Azure Arc and third-party tools, such as Datadog, Elastic Stack, or Dynatrace. You’ll also implement artificial intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps) and secure monitoring for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, aligned with emerging trends.By the end of this book, you’ll be able to develop robust and cost-optimized observability solutions for monitoring your Azure infrastructure and apps using Azure Monitor.What you will learnGet a holistic overview of cloud observability with Azure MonitorConfigure and optimize data sources to monitor Azure solutionsAnalyze logs and metrics using advanced data analysis techniques with KQLDesign proactive incident response strategies with automated alertsVisualize monitoring data through impactful dashboards and reportsExtend observability to hybrid and multi-cloud environments with Azure ArcBuild and implement monitoring solutions on Azure, aligned with industry standardsWho this book is forIf you're a seasoned cloud engineer, cloud architect, DevOps engineer, SRE, or an aspiring cloud practitioner eager to elevate your observability skills on Azure and implement monitoring strategies using Azure Monitor, then this book is for you. A basic understanding of Azure cloud services, cloud infrastructure management, and network virtualization will be helpful.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Observability with Azure MonitorUnderstanding Azure Monitor Components and FunctionsExploring Azure Monitor Data Sources and the Ingestion PipelineAnalyzing Your Data Using Logs and MetricsResponding to Monitoring EventsVisualizing Your Logs and MetricsApplication Observability and Performance Monitoring with Application InsightsHybrid and Multi-Cloud MonitoringIntegrating with Third-Party ToolsBuilding Your Monitoring StrategyCost Management and OptimizationFuture Trends and Looking AheadAppendix Read more

Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of research design? Struggling to choose between qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods?This book provides a practical, step-by-step guide to help you navigate the research process, empowering you to design and implement effective studies with ease.With practical tips, real-world examples, and helpful checklists, this book is your ultimate guide to research success.Starting a research project can be challenging, especially for those new to academia. For many, the difficulty lies in the complexity of research design methodology and the lack of a clear, step-by-step approach.This comprehensive guide breaks down the research design process, transforming complex concepts into easy-to-understand steps. It offers practical insights and clear instructions to demystify even the most intricate aspects of dissertation research methods and designing a research study.Key Features:Overcoming Common Challenges: Address the most significant hurdles faced by students in research design, including conceptual, methodological, and practical difficulties in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.A Clear and Concise Approach: Navigate the research process with confidence through a step-by-step guide that is ideal for those seeking an intro to research design.Practical Tips and Guidance: Benefit from real-world examples and expert advice to guide your research, whether focusing on thesis research methods or broader research design social sciences.Comprehensive Coverage: Explore everything from identifying research topics to presenting your findings, ensuring you understand how to design research methods for any study.Handy Checklists: Use practical checklists to stay organized and ensure you have covered all the essential steps in your research methodology design.What You'll Learn:Choosing the Right Research Design: Select the most appropriate methodology for your project, whether it involves qualitative methods research design, quantitative methods, or mixed methods research design.Formulating Research Questions: Develop clear and focused research questions to guide your study, a crucial skill for any research design book or research methods for beginners.Conducting Literature Reviews: Master the art of searching for and analyzing relevant literature to support your research design qualitative or quantitative approaches.Data Collection and Analysis: Learn effective techniques for collecting and analyzing data, applicable to both qualitative research and the science of qualitative research.Ensuring Validity and Reliability: Guarantee the quality and trustworthiness of your research, whether you're designing a qualitative study or focusing on research design qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods.Presenting Your Findings: Communicate your research effectively through writing and presentations, essential for any research methods book or dissertation research method.Whether you're a struggling student or simply looking to improve your research skills, this guide provides the support needed to turn your research idea into a successful project.Ideal for those interested in research design for beginners or more advanced topics like mixed methods research, this book is your essential beginner guide for research design and methods. Read more