“This brilliant book will shatter your assumptions about what it takes to improve and succeed. I wish I could go back in time and gift it to my younger self. It would’ve helped me find a more joyful path to progress.”—Serena Williams, 23-time Grand Slam singles tennis championThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again illuminates how we can elevate ourselves and others to unexpected heights.We live in a world that’s obsessed with talent. We celebrate gifted students in school, natural athletes in sports, and child prodigies in music. But admiring people who start out with innate advantages leads us to overlook the distance we ourselves can travel. We underestimate the range of skills that we can learn and how good we can become. We can all improve at improving. And when opportunity doesn’t knock, there are ways to build a door.Hidden Potential offers a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations. Adam Grant weaves together groundbreaking evidence, surprising insights, and vivid storytelling that takes us from the classroom to the boardroom, the playground to the Olympics, and underground to outer space. He shows that progress depends less on how hard you work than how well you learn. Growth is not about the genius you possess—it’s about the character you develop. Grant explores how to build the character skills and motivational structures to realize our own potential, and how to design systems that create opportunities for those who have been underrated and overlooked.Many writers have chronicled the habits of superstars who accomplish great things. This book reveals how anyone can rise to achieve greater things. The true measure of your potential is not the height of the peak you’ve reached, but how far you’ve climbed to get there.Featuring Maurice Ashley, William DeMerritt, R.A. Dickey, Jane Dutton, Kevin R. Free, Evelyn Glennie, Sara Maria Hasbun, Francis Idehen, Lauren Klein, Helen Laser, Alison Levine, Benny Lewis, Kari Louhivuori, Nelli Louhivuori, Brandon Payne, Richard Pine, Paul Stillwell, Julianna Wilson, and Gil Winch. Special appearances by Dave Barry, Eric Best, Amy Edmondson, Mellody Hobson, Steve Martin, Lin Manuel Miranda, John Spencer Jr., Gil Winch, Anita Woolley, and Julius Yego, and featuring members of the Golden 13 Samuel Barnes, George Cooper, John Dille, Frank Sublett, and William White.This audiobook edition features clips from the TED podcasts WorkLife and ReThinking, courtesy of TED.It also includes audio from the following sources:“Anthem” by Leonard Cohen courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment. Written by Leonard Cohen, courtesy of Sony Music Publishing.“Evelyn Glennie Improvisation on Drums” by Evelyn Glennie, copyright 2023 Evelyn Glennie, used by permission of Evelyn Glennie.“Golden 13 Interviews” Courtesy of the US Naval Institute.“Julius Yego—The YouTube Man” courtesy of GoPro, Inc.Stephen Colbert at the White House Correspondents Dinner: Courtesy CNN.Excerpts of BORN STANDING UP reproduced with the permission of Simon & Schuster Audio, a Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc., from BORN STANDING UP by Steve Martin.2007 40 Share Productions, Inc. All rights reserved.(P)2007 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF of charts, graphs, images, and actions for impact.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

Recent breakthroughs in AI have not only increased demand for AI products, they've also lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to build AI products. The model-as-a-service approach has transformed AI from an esoteric discipline into a powerful development tool that anyone can use. Everyone, including those with minimal or no prior AI experience, can now leverage AI models to build applications. In this book, author Chip Huyen discusses AI engineering: the process of building applications with readily available foundation models. The book starts with an overview of AI engineering, explaining how it differs from traditional ML engineering and discussing the new AI stack. The more AI is used, the more opportunities there are for catastrophic failures, and therefore, the more important evaluation becomes. This book discusses different approaches to evaluating open-ended models, including the rapidly growing AI-as-a-judge approach. AI application developers will discover how to navigate the AI landscape, including models, datasets, evaluation benchmarks, and the seemingly infinite number of use cases and application patterns. You'll learn a framework for developing an AI application, starting with simple techniques and progressing toward more sophisticated methods, and discover how to efficiently deploy these applications. Understand what AI engineering is and how it differs from traditional machine learning engineering Learn the process for developing an AI application, the challenges at each step, and approaches to address them Explore various model adaptation techniques, including prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning, agents, and dataset engineering, and understand how and why they work Examine the bottlenecks for latency and cost when serving foundation models and learn how to overcome them Choose the right model, dataset, evaluation benchmarks, and metrics for your needs Chip Huyen works to accelerate data analytics on GPUs at Voltron Data. Previously, she was with Snorkel AI and NVIDIA, founded an AI infrastructure startup, and taught Machine Learning Systems Design at Stanford. She's the author of the book Designing Machine Learning Systems, an Amazon bestseller in AI. AI Engineering builds upon and is complementary to Designing Machine Learning Systems (O'Reilly). Read more

Audie Award Nominee, Business and Educational, 2013Getting an MBA is an expensive choice - one almost impossible to justify regardless of the state of the economy. Even the elite schools like Harvard and Wharton offer outdated, assembly-line programs that teach you more about PowerPoint presentations and unnecessary financial models than what it takes to run a real business. You can get better results (and save hundreds of thousands of dollars) by skipping business school altogether.... Josh Kaufman founded PersonalMBA.com as an alternative to the business school boondoggle. His blog has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers to the best business books and most powerful business concepts of all time. Now, he shares the essentials of entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, negotiation, operations, productivity, systems design, and much more, in one comprehensive volume. The Personal MBA distills the most valuable business lessons into simple, memorable mental models that can be applied to real-world challenges. True leaders aren't made by business schools - they make themselves, seeking out the knowledge, skills, and experience they need to succeed. Read this book and you will learn the principles it takes most business professionals a lifetime of trial and error to master. Read more

The 10th anniversary edition of the bestselling foundational business training manual for ambitious readers, featuring new concepts and mental models: updated, expanded, and revised.Many people assume they need to attend business school to learn how to build a successful business or advance in their career. That's not true. The vast majority of modern business practice requires little more than common sense, simple arithmetic, and knowledge of a few very important ideas and principles.The Personal MBA 10th Anniversary Edition provides a clear overview of the essentials of every major business topic: entrepreneurship, product development, marketing, sales, negotiation, accounting, finance, productivity, communication, psychology, leadership, systems design, analysis, and operations management...all in one comprehensive volume.Inside you'll learn concepts such as:The 5 Parts of Every Business: You can understand and improve any business, large or small, by focusing on five fundamental topics.The 12 Forms of Value: Products and services are only two of the twelve ways you can create value for your customers.4 Methods to Increase Revenue: There are only four ways for a business to bring in more money. Do you know what they are?Business degrees are often a poor investment, but business skills are always useful, no matter how you acquire them.The Personal MBA will help you do great work, make good decisions, and take full advantage of your skills, abilities, and available opportunities--no matter what you do (or would like to do) for a living. Read more

Capturing a wealth of experience about the design of object-oriented software, four top-notch designers present a catalog of simple and succinct solutions to commonly occurring design problems. Previously undocumented, these 23 patterns allow designers to create more flexible, elegant, and ultimately reusable designs without having to rediscover the design solutions themselves. The authors begin by describing what patterns are and how they can help you design object-oriented software. They then go on to systematically name, explain, evaluate, and catalog recurring designs in object-oriented systems. With Design Patterns as your guide, you will learn how these important patterns fit into the software development process, and how you can leverage them to solve your own design problems most efficiently. Each pattern describes the circumstances in which it is applicable, when it can be applied in view of other design constraints, and the consequences and trade-offs of using the pattern within a larger design. All patterns are compiled from real systems and are based on real-world examples. Each pattern also includes code that demonstrates how it may be implemented in object-oriented programming languages like C++ or Smalltalk. Read more

"One of the best Stock Market books of all time" - BookAuthority"Minervini has run circles around most PhDs trying to design systems to beat the market." -- JACK SCHWAGER, bestselling author of Stock Market Wizards "Mark's book has to be on every investor's bookshelf. It is about the most comprehensive work I have ever read on investing in growth stocks." -- DAVID RYAN, three-time U.S. Investing Champion "[Minervini is] one of the most highly respected independent traders of our generation. His experience and past history of savvy market calls is legendary." -- CHARLES KIRK, The Kirk Report "One of Wall Street's most remarkable success stories." -- BEN POWER, Your Trading Edge THE INVESTOR'S GUIDE TO SUPERPERFORMANCE! Dramatically increase your stock market returns with the legendary SEPA system! For the first time ever, U.S. Investing Champion Mark Minervini reveals the proven, time-tested trading system he used to achieve triple-digit returns for five consecutive years, averaging 220% per year for a 33,500% compounded total return. In Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard, Minervini unveils his trademarked stock market method SEPA, which provides outsized returns in virtually every market by combining careful risk management, self-analysis, and perseverance. He explains in detail how to select precise entry points and preserve capital―for consistent triple- digit returns. Whether you're just getting started in the stock market or you're a seasoned pro, Minervini will show how you how to achieve SUPERPERFORMANCE! You'll gain valuable knowledge as he shares lessons, trading truths, and specific tactics--all derived from his 30-year career as one of America's most successful stock traders. Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard teaches you:How to find the best stocks before they make big price gains How to avoid costly mistakes made by most investors How to manage losses and protect profits How to avoid high-risk situations Precisely when to buy and when to sell How to buy an IPO Why traditional valuation doesn't work for fast-growing Superperformers Examples of Minervini's personal trades with his comments With more than 160 chart examples and numerous case studies proving the remarkable effectiveness of Minervini's methodology, Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard puts in your hands one of the most effective and--until now--secretive stock investing systems in the world. MARK MINERVINI has a trademarked stock market method that produces outsized returns in virtually every market. It's called Specific Entry Point Analysis--SEPA--and it has been proven effective for selecting precise entry points, preserving capital and profi ts with even more precise exit points--and consistently producing triple-digit returns. Now, in Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard, Minervini shares--for the fi rst time ever--his coveted methodology with investors like you! Read more

The leading introduction to the principles and processes of building construction returnsBuilding construction covers the entire process of creating residential, commercial, and industrial structures, from planning to execution. It's an evolving field, with new technologies continuously being brought to bear and new sustainable practices emerging every day. For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has served as the leading introduction to building construction for all professionals involved in the process, from architects to interior designers. Richly illustrated and incorporating the latest advancements and best practices, it remains the essential volume for students and working professionals alike. Readers of the seventh edition of Building Construction Illustrated will also find: New or expanded coverage of resilient design, building systems, new finish materials, and moreThe latest updates to codes and standards requirements including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormatIn-depth yet accessible treatment appropriate for all levels of prior knowledgeBuilding Construction Illustrated is ideal for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design, as well as practicing professionals across the building trades. Read more

A grid system is a rigid framework that is supposed to help graphic designers in the meaningful, logical and consistent organization of information on a page. It is an established tool that is used by print and web designers to create well-structured, balanced designs. Rudimentary versions of grid systems existed since the medieval times, but a group of Swiss graphic designers, mostly inspired in ideas from typographical literature started building a more rigid and coherent system for page layout. The core of these ideas were first presented by Müller-Brockmann who helped to spread the knowledge about the grids thorough the world. This volume provides guidelines and rules for the function and use for grid systems from 8 to 32 grid fields which can be used for the most varied of projects, the three-dimensional grid being treated as well. Exact directions for using all of the grid systems possibe presented are given to the user, showing examples of working correctly on a conceptual level. Read more

★★★★★ “Everything is on point. I don’t know if she is a little bit psychic, I don’t know if she is a psychiatrist or a feng shui expert…actually she is all those things in one!” - client Kimora Lee Simmons, one of the thousands of people whose lives who have been touched by Reiko Home’s innovative designs More Than Just a Pretty Space is MORE than an average home decor book! Create a perfectly styled home for YOUR unique body, mind, and soul with this professional, one-of-a-kind interactive guide by expert feng shui specialist Reiko Gomez.Reevaluate and rejuvenate yourself and your surroundings with this easy visualization guide that uses spiritual fulfillment, psychological research, and scientifically proven design principles to change your life. Reiko Gomez – professional interior designer of 23 years and owner of the renowned design company Reiko Home – uses her expertise from the Parsons School of Design and the American Feng Shui Institute to walk beginners through her signature Dream Design Process.More Than Just a Pretty Space will teach you to…• find and visualize your UNIQUE design identity• free yourself from the burden of the past by decluttering• tune into your environment by beautifying your home with plants, flowers, and other natural elements• elevate your spirit by enhancing your living space• use Feng Shui and other home design systems to manifest holistic wellnessThis book dives into your psyche to illuminate your specific home design and interior decoration needs, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned expert. It discusses design themes, signature pieces, colors, flooring, lighting, accessories, materials, and furniture styles so powerful you can create the life of your dreams with the help of something as simple as a shower curtain!Turn your magical ideas into magical designs – Click BUY NOW today! Read more

A radical shift in perspective to transform your organization to become more innovativeThe Design Thinking Playbook is an actionable guide to the future of business. By stepping back and questioning the current mindset, the faults of the status quo stand out in stark relief―and this guide gives you the tools and frameworks you need to kick off a digital transformation. Design Thinking is about approaching things differently with a strong user orientation and fast iterations with multidisciplinary teams to solve wicked problems. It is equally applicable to (re-)design products, services, processes, business models, and ecosystems. It inspires radical innovation as a matter of course, and ignites capabilities beyond mere potential. Unmatched as a source of competitive advantage, Design Thinking is the driving force behind those who will lead industries through transformations and evolutions.This book describes how Design Thinking is applied across a variety of industries, enriched with other proven approaches as well as the necessary tools, and the knowledge to use them effectively. Packed with solutions for common challenges including digital transformation, this practical, highly visual discussion shows you how Design Thinking fits into agile methods within management, innovation, and startups.Explore the digitized future using new design criteria to create real value for the userFoster radical innovation through an inspiring framework for actionGather the right people to build highly-motivated teamsApply Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Big Data Analytics, and Lean Start-up using new tools and a fresh new perspectiveCreate Minimum Viable Ecosystems (MVEs) for digital processes and services which becomes for example essential in building Blockchain applicationsPractical frameworks, real-world solutions, and radical innovation wrapped in a whole new outlook give you the power to mindfully lead to new heights. From systems and operations to people, projects, culture, digitalization, and beyond, this invaluable mind shift paves the way for organizations―and individuals―to do great things. When you're ready to give your organization a big step forward, The Design Thinking Playbook is your practical guide to a more innovative future.  Read more

#1 Book Pick for System Design Interviews by Five Books in 2022.Get the inside edge for your system design interview.Written by a software engineer at Google, this book will teach you how to ace the system design interview. This book includes real interview questions based on hundreds of interviews conducted at big tech companies, and their detailed solutions. Learn software and system fundamentals in clear and engaging lessons, distilled from 15+ years of experience.In this book, you will learn:A systematic approach to tackling any system design question by studying step-by-step solutions to real system design interview questionsHow to design systems by using recurring components, the building blocks of systemsThe fundamentals of a software system: servers, services, machines, applications, components, and modulesPatterns in service design: microservices vs. monolith, orchestration vs. choreography, loose coupling, and high cohesionDatabase concepts: data modeling, relational vs. NoSQL, denormalization, replication, and consistencyDistributed system principles: integration, networking protocols, REST vs. RPC, and CAP theoremBased on hundreds of interviews, Hacking the System Design Interview is the definitive guide to learning about systems and building a comprehensive foundation for your interview. It provides an insider view of the big tech interview process, and provides proven techniques that will help you succeed in your interview.Hacking the System Design Interview will prepare you for success in your next tech interview. Get the book today, and get your dream job tomorrow. Walk through designs of recurring components that are the building blocks of systems:Web serverAPI gatewayLoad balancerDistributed cacheAsynchronous queueObject storageCDNFan-out serviceUnique ID generatorAnd more ...Learn a systematic approach to tackling any system design question by studying step-by-step solutions to real system design interview questions, including:Newsfeed and Timeline: build a performant system that provides real-time newsfeed updates.Rideshare Application: use R-trees to build a system for spatial indexing and location-based searching.Social Network Graph Search Algorithm: create a bidirectional search to traverse a social network.Track the Most Frequently Accessed Items: use a count-min sketch to reduce the space complexity in a system that processes large volumes of data.Autocomplete System: use a trie data structure to perform prefix lookup in a real-time typeahead system.Distributed Message Queue: scale a system with asynchronous and event-driven architecture.And more ... Read more

Interested in developing embedded systems? Since they don't tolerate inefficiency, these systems require a disciplined approach to programming. This easy-to-read guide helps you cultivate good development practices based on classic software design patterns and new patterns unique to embedded programming. You'll learn how to build system architecture for processors, not for operating systems, and you'll discover techniques for dealing with hardware difficulties, changing designs, and manufacturing requirements. Written by an expert who has created systems ranging from DNA scanners to children's toys, this book is ideal for intermediate and experienced programmers, no matter what platform you use. This expanded second edition includes new chapters on IoT and networked sensors, motors and movement, debugging, data handling strategies, and more. Optimize your system to reduce cost and increase performance Develop an architecture that makes your software robust in resource-constrained environments Explore sensors, displays, motors, and other I/O devices Reduce RAM and power consumption, code space, and processor cycles Learn how to interpret schematics, datasheets, and power requirements Discover how to implement complex mathematics and machine learning on small processors Design effective embedded systems for IoT and networked sensors Read more

This book reports on research and developments in human–technology interaction. A special emphasis is given to human–computer interaction and its implementation for a wide range of purposes such as health care, aerospace, telecommunication, and education, among others. The human aspects are analyzed in detail. Timely studies on human-centered design, wearable technologies, social and affective computing, augmented, virtual and mixed reality simulation, human rehabilitation, and biomechanics represent the core of the book. Emerging technology applications in business, security, and infrastructure are also critically examined, thus offering a timely, scientifically grounded, but also professionally oriented snapshot of the current state of the field. The book gathers contributions presented at the 5th International Conference on Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies (IHIET 2021, August 27–29, 2021) and the 6th International Conference on Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies: Future Systems (IHIET-FS 2021, October 28–30, 2021), held virtually from France. It offers a timely survey and a practice-oriented reference guide to researchers and professionals dealing with design, systems engineering, and management of the next-generation technology and service systems. Read more

The essential guide to environmental control systems in building designFor over 25 years Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Strategies Towards Net Zero Architecture has provided architects and design professionals the knowledge and tools required to design a sustainable built environment at the schematic design stage. This Fifth Edition offers cutting-edge research in the field of sustainable architecture and design and has been completely restructured based on net zero design strategies. Reflecting the latest developments in codes, standards, and rating systems for energy efficiency, Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Strategies Towards Net Zero Architecture includes three new chapters:Retrofits: Best practices for efficient energy optimization in existing buildingsIntegrated Design: Strategies for synergizing passive and active designDesign Tools: How to utilize the best tools to benchmark a building's sustainability and net zero potentialHeating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Strategies Towards Net Zero Architecture is a go-to resource for practicing professionals and students in the fields of environmental systems technology or design, environmental design systems, construction technology, and sustainability technology. Read more

Empower your leadership with this detailed guide for CAIOs and business leaders to drive innovation, address complex challenges, and implement ethical AI strategiesKey FeaturesExplore practical frameworks for effective AI team building and team managementImplement and Optimize AI Agents and Agentic Systems through design and implementation of AI agents.Gain actionable advice for leveraging AI to drive innovation and strategic growthPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionChief Artificial Intelligence Officers (CAIOs) are now imperative for businesses, enabling organizations to achieve strategic goals and unlock transformative opportunities through the power of AI. By building intelligent systems, training models to drive impactful decisions, and creating innovative applications, they empower organizations to thrive in an AI-driven world. Written by Jarrod Anderson, Chief AI Officer at SYRV.AI, this book bridges the gap between visionary leadership and practical execution.This handbook reimagines AI leadership for today’s fast-paced environment, leveraging predictive, deterministic, generative, and agentic AI to address complex challenges and foster innovation. It provides CAIOs with the strategies to develop transformative AI initiatives, build and lead elite teams, and adopt AI responsibly while maintaining compliance. From shaping impactful solutions to achieving measurable business outcomes, this guide offers a roadmap for making AI your organization’s competitive edge.By the end of this book, you’ll have the knowledge and tools to excel as a Chief AI Officer, driving innovation, strategic growth, and lasting success for your organization.What you will learnDevelop and execute AI strategy as a CAIO, ensuring ethical complianceMaster agile AI project management from ideation to deploymentApply deterministic and probabilistic AI concepts through case studiesDesign and implement AI agents for autonomous system optimizationCreate human-centered AI systems using proven design principlesEnhance AI security through data privacy and model protection measuresWho this book is forThis book is for chief AI officers, business leaders, AI and data science professionals, IT managers, entrepreneurs, consultants, academic leaders, policymakers, and general business professionals. This diverse audience seeks to understand not only the technical intricacies of AI, but also how to leverage AI to solve real-world business problems, drive innovation, and achieve strategic goals.Table of ContentsWhy Every Company Needs a Chief AI OfficerKey Responsibilities of a Chief AI OfficerCrafting a Winning AI StrategyBuilding High-Performing AI TeamsData – the Lifeblood of AIAI Project ManagementUnderstanding Deterministic, Probabilistic, and Generative AIAI Agents and Agentic SystemsDesigning AI SystemsTraining AI ModelsDeploying AI SolutionsAI Governance and EthicsSecurity in AI SystemsPrivacy in the Age of AIAI ComplianceConclusionAppendix Read more

Unlock the full potential of aerospace engineering with the most comprehensive guide available. Dive deep into the intricate interplay of physics, engineering, and technology that defines this cutting-edge field. This exhaustive handbook is your key to mastering the mathematical and theoretical foundations necessary for designing state-of-the-art aircraft and spacecraft. With Python coding examples accompanying each chapter, this resource provides a practical framework that links theoretical concepts to hands-on applications. Suitable for students, professionals, and enthusiasts alike, this book is a definitive guide for anyone looking to excel in the realm of aerospace engineering.Key Features:- In-depth exploration of foundational and advanced principles in aerospace engineering.- Practical Python code for every chapter to bolster learning through application.- A vast array of topics covering critical components of aerospace design and analysis.- Insightful explanations on equations, principles, and mechanisms essential for aerospace success.- Guidance on implementing data analytics and simulations integral to modern aerospace challenges.What You Will Learn:- Gain a solid understanding of fluid dynamics through the Bernoulli, continuity, and Navier-Stokes equations.- Analyze various flow patterns with Reynolds number applications for identifying laminar and turbulent flows.- Calculate lift and drag for aircraft design optimization.- Explore thrust generation principles essential for overcoming aerodynamic drag.- Apply conservation laws to momentum, energy, and gases with practical aerospace implications.- Understand the mechanics of shock waves and isentropic flows through Mach numbers and specific heat ratios.- Delve into advanced aerodynamics with Prandtl's lifting line theory and vortex dynamics.- Implement Euler's Equations in solving inviscid flow problems effectively.- Master calculations for wing load distributions and aerodynamic lift using methods like vortex panel.- Perform structural analysis using finite element methods to assess stresses and displacements.- Evaluate aerodynamic performance through complex flow simulation using RANS equations.- Understand the significance of boundary layers and laminar-turbulent transitions in aerospace design.- Control aerospace environments with modal analysis and eigenvalue evaluations.- Optimize flight trajectories using advanced trajectory algorithms for efficiency.- Simulate projectile motion and analyze supersonic diffuser designs.- Use data fusion techniques to improve accuracy in aerospace navigation systems.- Evaluate solar sail dynamics for innovative spacecraft propulsion concepts.- Apply Monte Carlo simulations and risk analysis for aerospace project management.- Analyze long-term satellite operations with orbit decay and trajectory optimization.- Implement advanced coding solutions like neural networks for adaptive aerospace controls.- Design effective thermal management solutions through heat transfer analysis and component heat flux evaluations.- Develop radar cross-section predictions critical for stealth technology.- Optimize the aerodynamic shape of aircraft components for enhanced performance.- Understand acoustics impact on aerospace materials and optimize vibrational modes in spacecraft design.- Leverage ion thruster equations for high-efficiency space propulsion.- Utilize Bayesian networks for robust aero decision-making under uncertainty.- Enhance real-world aerospace applications with cryogenic systems design and analysis.- Enhance navigation systems using Kalman filtering techniques.- Manage aerospace resources with precise critical path method algorithms for complex projects.- Modernize control systems with neural networks for responsive autonomous vehicles. Read more

"Minervini has run circles around most PhDs trying to design systems to beat the market." -- JACK SCHWAGER, bestselling author of Stock Market Wizards"Mark's book has to be on every investor's bookshelf. It is about the most comprehensive work I have ever read on investing in growth stocks." -- DAVID RYAN, three-time U.S. Investing Champion"[Minervini is] one of the most highly respected independent traders of our generation. His experience and past history of savvy market calls is legendary." -- CHARLES KIRK, The Kirk Report"One of Wall Street's most remarkable success stories." -- BEN POWER, Your Trading EdgeTHE INVESTOR'S GUIDE TO SUPERPERFORMANCE!Dramatically increase your stock market returns with the legendary SEPA system!For the first time ever, U.S. Investing Champion Mark Minervini reveals the proven, time-tested trading system he used to achieve triple-digit returns for five consecutive years, averaging 220% per year for a 33,500% compounded total return.In Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard, Minervini unveils his trademarked stock market method SEPA, which provides outsized returns in virtually every market by combining careful risk management, self-analysis, and perseverance. He explains in detail how to select precise entry points and preserve capital—for consistent triple- digit returns.Whether you're just getting started in the stock market or you're a seasoned pro, Minervini will show how you how to achieve SUPERPERFORMANCE! You'll gain valuable knowledge as he shares lessons, trading truths, and specific tactics--all derived from his 30-year career as one of America's most successful stock traders.Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard teaches you:How to find the best stocks before they make big price gainsHow to avoid costly mistakes made by most investorsHow to manage losses and protect profitsHow to avoid high-risk situationsPrecisely when to buy and when to sellHow to buy an IPOWhy traditional valuation doesn't work for fast-growing SuperperformersExamples of Minervini's personal trades with his commentsWith more than 160 chart examples and numerous case studies proving the remarkable effectiveness of Minervini's methodology, Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard puts in your hands one of the most effective and--until now--secretive stock investing systems in the world.MARK MINERVINI has a trademarked stock market method that produces outsized returns in virtually every market. It's called Specific Entry Point Analysis--SEPA--and it has been proven effective for selecting precise entry points, preserving capital and profi ts with even more precise exit points--and consistently producing triple-digit returns.Now, in Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard, Minervini shares--for the fi rst time ever--his coveted methodology with investors like you! Read more

A Practical Guide to SysML, Third Edition, fully updated for SysML version 1.4, provides a comprehensive and practical guide for modeling systems with SysML. With their unique perspective as leading contributors to the language, Friedenthal, Moore, and Steiner provide a full description of the language along with a quick reference guide and practical examples to help you use SysML.The book begins with guidance on the most commonly used features to help you get started quickly. Part 1 explains the benefits of a model-based approach, providing an overview of the language and how to apply SysML to model systems. Part 2 includes a comprehensive description of SysML that provides a detailed understanding that can serve as a foundation for modeling with SysML, and as a reference for practitioners. Part 3 includes methods for applying model-based systems engineering using SysML to specify and design systems, and how these methods can help manage complexity. Part 4 deals with topics related to transitioning MBSE practice into your organization, including integration of the system model with other engineering models, and strategies for adoption of MBSE.Learn how and why to deploy MBSE in your organization with an introduction to systems and model-based systems engineering Use SysML to describe systems with this general overview and a detailed description of the Systems Modeling Language Review practical examples of MBSE methodologies to understand their application to specifying and designing a systemIncludes comprehensive modeling notation tables as an appendix that can be used as a standalone reference Read more

“Create the digital games you love to play.”Discover an exercise-driven, non-technical approach to game design without the need for programming or artistic experience with Game Design Workshop, Fifth Edition.Tracy Fullerton demystifies the creative process with clear and accessible guidance on the formal, dramatic, and dynamic systems of game design. Using examples of classic and popular games, illustrations of design techniques, and refined exercises to strengthen your understanding of how game systems function, this book gives you the skills and tools necessary to create a compelling and engaging game.This updated 5th edition brings deeper coverage of playcentric design techniques, including setting emotion-focused experience goals and managing the design process to meet them. It includes a host of new diverse perspectives from top industry game designers.Game Design Workshop puts you to work prototyping, playtesting, and revising your own games with time-tested methods and tools. These skills will provide the foundation for your career in any facet of the game industry including design, producing, programming, and visual design. Read more

For one- or two-semester undergraduate courses in operating systems for computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering majorsAn introduction to operating systems with up-to-date and comprehensive coverage Now in its 9th Edition, Operating Systems: Internals and Design Principles provides a comprehensive, unified introduction to operating systems topics for readers studying computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering. Author William Stallings emphasizes both design issues and fundamental principles in contemporary systems, while providing readers with a solid understanding of the key structures and mechanisms of operating systems. He discusses design trade-offs and the practical decisions affecting design, performance and security. The text illustrates and reinforces design concepts, tying them to real-world design choices with case studies in Linux, UNIX, Android, and Windows 10. With an unparalleled degree of support for project integration, plus comprehensive coverage of the latest trends and developments in operating systems, including cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT), the text provides everything readers need to keep pace with a complex and rapidly changing field. The 9th Edition has been extensively revised and contains new material, new projects, and updated chapters. Read more

Master database creation and managementAccess 2019 Bible is your, comprehensive reference to the world's most popular database management tool. With clear guidance toward everything from the basics to the advanced, this go-to reference helps you take advantage of everything Access 2019 has to offer. Whether you're new to Access or getting started with Access 2019, you'll find everything you need to know to create the database solution perfectly tailored to your needs, with expert guidance every step of the way. The companion website features all examples and databases used in the book, plus trial software and a special offer from Database Creations. Start from the beginning for a complete tutorial, or dip in and grab what you need when you need it.Access enables database novices and programmers to store, organize, view, analyze, and share data, as well as build powerful, integrable, custom database solutions ― but databases can be complex, and difficult to navigate. This book helps you harness the power of the database with a solid understanding of their purpose, construction, and application.Understand database objects and design systems objectsBuild forms, create tables, manipulate datasheets, and add data validationUse Visual Basic automation and XML Data Access Page designExchange data with other Office applications, including Word, Excel, and moreFrom database fundamentals and terminology to XML and Web services, this book has everything you need to maximize Access 2019 and build the database you need. Read more

Profitable cold-water fish and vegetable production. Join the aquaponic farming revolution! Built around a proven 120' greenhouse system operable by one person, The Aquaponic Farmer is the game changer that distills vast experience and complete step-by-step guidance for starting and running a cold-water aquaponic farming business―raising fish and vegetables together commercially. Coverage includes: A primer on cold-water aquaponics Pros and cons of different systems Complete design and construction of a Deep Water Culture system Recommended and optional equipment and tools System management, standard operating procedures, and maintenance checklists Maximizing fish and veg production Strategies for successful sales and marketing of fish and plants. As the only comprehensive commercial cold-water resource, The Aquaponic Farmer is essential for farmers contemplating the aquaponics market, aquaponic gardeners looking to go commercial, and anyone focused on high quality food production. Aquaponic farming is the most promising innovation for a sustainable, profitable, localized food system. Until now, systems have largely focussed on warm-water fish such as tilapia. A lack of reliable information for raising fish and vegetables in the cool climates of North America and Europe has been a major stumbling block. The Aquaponic Farmer is the toolkit you need. Read more

Harness the full power of Angular 17 with up-to-date tools and enterprise-level best practicesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesDive straight into the most relevant topics that will help you build large, complex, and high-performance web applicationsFind updated examples, projects, and an overview of the latest tools and updates – including Jest, Cypress, NgRx workspace, Apollo GraphQL, and Angular Dev ToolsGet to grips with reactive code and learn how to resolve potential issues before they crop upBook DescriptionIf you’re looking to upskill and build sophisticated, minimalist web applications suited for enterprise use, Angular for Enterprise Applications is your guide to the next level of engineering mastery.In its third edition, this Angular book distils hard-earned lessons into a lucid roadmap for success. Adopting a pragmatic approach founded on a robust technical base, you'll utilize both JavaScript and TypeScript fundamentals. You'll also embrace agile engineering coding principles and learn to architect optimally sized enterprise solutions employing the freshest concepts in Angular.You’ll gradually build upon this foundation through insightful recipes, sample apps, and crystal-clear explanations. You’ll master authentication and authorization and achieve optimal performance through reactive programming and lazy loading, build complex yet flexible UIs with Router-first principles, and then integrate with backend systems using REST and GraphQL APIs.You’ll cover modern tools like RxAngular, Qwik, and Signals. You’ll construct master/detail views using data tables and NgRx for state management. You’ll explore DevOps using Docker and build CI/CD pipelines necessary for high-performance teams.By the end of this book, you’ll be proficient in leveraging Angular in enterprise and design robust systems that scale effortlessly.What you will learnBest practices for architecting and leading enterprise projectsMinimalist, value-first approach to delivering web appsHow standalone components, services, providers, modules, lazy loading, and directives work in AngularManage your app's data reactivity using Signals or RxJSState management for your Angular apps with NgRxAngular ecosystem to build and deliver enterprise applicationsAutomated testing and CI/CD to deliver high quality appsAuthentication and authorizationBuilding role-based access control with REST and GraphQLWho this book is forThis book is for mid-to-senior developers looking to gain mastery by learning how to write, test, and deploy Angular in an enterprise environment.Working experience with JavaScript is a prerequisite, and a familiarity with TypeScript and RESTful APIs will help you understand the topics covered in this book more effectivelyTable of ContentsAngular's Architecture and ConceptsForms, Observables, Signals, and SubjectsArchitecting an Enterprise AppCreating a Router-First Line-of-Business AppDesigning Authentication and AuthorizationImplementing Role-Based NavigationWorking with REST and GraphQL APIsRecipes – Reusability, Forms, and CachingRecipes – Master/Detail, Data Tables, and NgRxReleasing to Production with CI/CDAppendix A Setting up Your Development Environment Read more

The Textbook behind the Foundational Principles of Recurring RevenueWelcome to Revenue Architecture, a textbook meticulously designed for recurring revenue businesses. Authored by Jacco van der Kooij, the founder of renowned B2B revenue consultancy Winning by Design, this book reveals the proven frameworks and systems that successful revenue leaders are using to align their Go-to-Market (GTM) teams to drive efficient, durable revenue growth.Too many revenue leaders are struggling to meet their goals from quarter to quarter, year to year. Why? Most often, their Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies are a hodgepodge of disjointed processes, unaligned systems, and siloed teams.Inside these pages, discover over 250 diagrams, tables, and blueprints, all purpose-built for recurring revenue, that will streamline your GTM approach using scientific principles. Learn how to mold your GTM team into a 'revenue factory,' driving growth, cutting costs, and enhancing product quality.Key Features:Scientific Foundations: Grounded in First Principles, Models & Data, and Systems & Processes.Growth Design: Detailed design for sustainable recurring revenue scaling with six foundational models.Operating Model: Introduces a practical framework for peak operational efficiency.Revenue Architecture will reshape your GTM thinking with foundational principles. The visual frameworks, models, and blueprints contained in this textbook will crystallize what you need to succeed in an unpredictable market with AI-driven evolution.Who should read this book:This book is written specifically for VPs of Sales / Marketing / Customer Success, Founders, CEOs, GTM strategists, and Revenue Operations professionals. The frameworks and insights contained in the book are informed by the author's collaboration with hundreds of high-growth SaaS companies. Use this book not as a one-time read, but as a perpetual, steady reference for building a lasting, resilient business. Read more

Systems Analysis and Design: An Object-Oriented Approach with UML, Sixth Edition helps students develop the core skills required to plan, design, analyze, and implement information systems. Offering a practical hands-on approach to the subject, this textbook is designed to keep students focused on doing SAD, rather than simply reading about it. Each chapter describes a specific part of the SAD process, providing clear instructions, a detailed example, and practice exercises. Students are guided through the topics in the same order as professional analysts working on a typical real-world project.Now in its sixth edition, this edition has been carefully updated to reflect current methods and practices in SAD and prepare students for their future roles as systems analysts. Every essential area of systems analysis and design is clearly and thoroughly covered, from project management, to analysis and design modeling, to construction, installation, and operations. The textbook includes access to a range of teaching and learning resources, and a running case study of a fictitious healthcare company that shows students how SAD concepts are applied in real-life scenarios. Read more

Sound Systems: Design and Optimization provides an accessible and unique perspective on the behavior of sound systems in the practical world. The third edition reflects current trends in the audio field thereby providing readers with the newest methodologies and techniques. In this greatly expanded new edition, you’ll find clearer explanations, a more streamlined organization, increased coverage of current technologies and comprehensive case studies of the author’s award-winning work in the field. As the only book devoted exclusively to modern tools and techniques in this emerging field, Sound Systems: Design and Optimization provides the specialized guidance needed to perfect your design skills. This book helps you:Improve your design and optimization decisions by understanding how audiences perceive reinforced soundUse modern analyzers and prediction programs to select speaker placement, equalization, delay and level settings based on how loudspeakers interact in the spaceDefine speaker array configurations and design strategies that maximize the potential for spatial uniformityGain a comprehensive understanding of the tools and techniques required to generate a design that will create a successful transmission/reception model Read more

The Definitive Guide That's Helped 500,000+ Product Professionals Land Top Tech RolesNot just updated—completely rewritten from first page to last for today's modern PM interview landscape. This authoritative 525-page guide transforms fragmented preparation into structured confidence.Why This Edition Changes Everything✅ COMPLETE REINVENTION: Every page crafted from scratch to reflect fundamental shifts in how PMs are evaluated today✅ DOUBLE THE CONTENT: Over 250 pages of exclusive playbooks not found in previous editions or anywhere online✅ AI-ERA READY: Master essential artificial intelligence concepts that today's interviewers expect you to understand✅ TECHNICAL DEPTH WITHOUT INTIMIDATION: Complex systems design and optimization explained conversationally✅ CAREER-SPANNING RELEVANCE: From APM candidates to CPOs tackling executive-level questionsMaster Every Modern PM Interview Challenge➤ Product Design with the updated CIRCLES Method™➤ Technical questions without engineering background➤ AI fundamentals and applications➤ Strategic vision and competitive positioning➤ Metrics analysis and North Star Metrics➤ Hidden signal questions that test your analytical thinking, not just delegation skills➤ Binary tradeoff scenarios that test your decision-making➤ Root cause analysis that pinpoints true failure drivers, not just symptomsBeyond Frameworks to ExpertiseDecode and Conquer doesn't just teach structures—it provides sophisticated strategic insights that separate offer-getters from also-rans. Six exclusive playbooks compress years of on-the-job experience into actionable interview material.For Today's Chaotic Job MarketCut through contradictory advice from unvetted YouTube gurus, LinkedIn influencers, and AI-generated content. Get a single, authoritative source based on continuous real-world feedback from candidates who succeed at top companies.From the World's Leading PM Interview ExpertLewis C. Lin's frameworks have become the gold standard, praised by Business Insider and trusted by half a million product professionals across career stages—from Stanford and MIT graduates to experienced hires from Fortune 500 companies.Transform your interview preparation. Command higher compensation. Get the job offers you deserve. Read more

Designing Audio Circuits and Systems is a comprehensive guide to audio circuits and systems design. Beginning with analog audio circuit design basics that a novice can understand, this book offers insight all the way through to in-depth design techniques for many different audiophile and professional audio circuits and functions. Develop and hone your audio design skills with in-depth coverage of these and other topics:Low‑noise amplifier designUnderstanding and applying negative feedbackFilter and equalizer designPreamplifiers for moving magnet and moving coil phono cartridgesPreamplifiers for dynamic, condenser, electret and ribbon microphonesFader and panning circuit designBalanced line driver and line receiver circuitsDC servo design and applicationDesign of headphone amplifiers and crossfeed circuitsSelf-powered loudspeaker design and active crossoversDigital-to-analog converters (DACs)Bridging the analog and digital worlds, Designing Audio Circuits and Systems is essential reading for those in the professional audio engineering community, as well as students and enthusiasts who wish to design audio circuits and functions for pro audio or audiophile applications, and live sound or studio mixing consoles. Read more

Chilled water systems play a pivotal role in a wide range of applications, from climate control in buildings to industrial processes requiring precise temperature regulation. As the demand for efficient and reliable HVAC solutions continues to rise, it becomes increasingly important for engineers, technicians, and students to have a comprehensive understanding of the components, design principles, and maintenance practices associated with chilled water systems.This book aims to serve as a valuable resource for anyone involved in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of chilled water systems. Drawing upon decades of collective experience and expertise in the field, each chapter provides detailed insights into specific aspects of chilled water systems, covering everything from fundamental principles to advanced control strategies and emerging technologies.Through clear explanations, practical examples, and insightful discussions, we hope to empower our readers with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the challenges of modern chilled water systems effectively. Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to deepen your understanding or a newcomer seeking a comprehensive introduction to the subject, this book is designed to be your go-to guide.We would like to express our gratitude to all the contributors, reviewers, and industry experts who have helped make this book possible. Their invaluable insights and feedback have been instrumental in shaping the content and ensuring its relevance and accuracy.It is our sincere hope that this book will serve as a valuable resource and companion for anyone involved in the fascinating world of chilled water systems.Happy reading! Read more

Get out of that rut. Find long-term solution to your problems.We have the best of intentions to improve our conditions, but often our solutions fall short of improving our lives. Our best efforts can result in the opposite of what we want over time. If we apply conventional thinking to complex issues, we often maintain or feed the very problems we want to fix. How to avoid this trap? I will tell you in this book. Think in Systems is a concise information manual offering high-level, strategic problem solving methods for personal and global issues. The book presents the main features of systems thinking in an understandable, everyday manner, helping you to develop the skill top analysts and world leaders use. Your life is a system. Everything that is connected to your system (life) is a part of it. Your town, country, the world, the solar system are all bigger systems you are a part of. These systems are interconnected. Whatever you do will affect the system and whatever the system does will affect your life. Systems can have positive and negative effect on your life – or on life of people generally. The greatest problems like hunger, war, and poverty are all failures in the system. Similarly, fights with your loved ones, being stuck in a rut at your job are also system failures. They are not only your fault. But they can’t be fixed with cause-effect thinking. Systems thinking boosts your critical thinking skills, makes you more logical, enhances your analytical abilities, and makes you more creative. "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Albert Einstein• Learn the main aspects, concepts, and models of systems thinking. • Design models and systems maps to solve your problems • Find solutions to your underlying problems, not just the symptoms • Improve your mental health, wealth, and connections Learn to use systems thinking in your business, relationships, friendships, and general political, socio-economic, and environmental issues. •Widen your understanding about international economic, political, and socio-economic affairs •Manage your business better •The most helpful materials, books, and experts to learn even more about systems thinking. •Map out a strategic action plan to change your circumstances. Become more patient by understanding the world – and your place in it – better. •Shift your focus from the unimportant details and focus on the real issues. •Stay a learner. Learn to use systems thinking in your problem solving, decision making, and strategic planning practices today. Read more