Classroom-tested by tens of thousands of students this new edition of the bestselling intro to programming book is for anyone who wants to understand computer science Learn about design algorithms testing & debugging Discover the fundamentals of programming with Python 36--a language that's used in millions of devices 380 pages Gries Paul ...

Practical Psychopharmacology takes the novel approach of writing at three different levels-beginning intermediate & advanced-to give the practicing psychopharmacologist a tailored experience Each chapter focuses on a specific DSM-5 disorder & outlines abbreviated treatment guidelines to help the reader understand where their knowledge base & clinical practice currently resides At the first level the book teaches novice prescribers practical diagnostic skills & provides a brief overview of pertinent genetic & neuroimaging findings to increase prescribing confidence Next it provides mid-level clinicians with intermediate techniques & guidelines for more difficult cases The final level provides nuanced guidance for advanced practitioners or those who see the most treatment-resistant patients This approach allows a clinician to access this book periodically throughout the care of an individual patient & to gradually progress through a series of more advanced psychopharmacological techniques for making accurate & efficient diagnoses Readers can also visit the book's e Resource page to download a bonus chapter on eating disorders as well as case studies & multiple-choice questions for each chapter ...

Gain a solid understanding of the role of today's real estate paralegal & the intricacies of real estate law & transactions using PRACTICAL REAL ESTATE LAW 7th edition This comprehensive resource provides students with clear explanations to help you understand the complexities of real estate law The book's case-based approach explains legal principles using practical applications & the most current examples Updates throughout this edition clarify the latest rulings & industry regulations while case summaries illustrate how legal principles operate in today's world New case problems & assignments offer practice in reading & analyzing case material Meaningful discussions checklists & well-illustrated forms guide students through all areas of modern real estate practice with an emphasis on important ethical concerns Students develop a solid understanding of transactional real estate--from real estate contracts & brokerage relationships to surveys title insurance taxation & real estate finance as they relate to both residential & commercial processes ...

With emphasis on practical aspects of engineering this bestseller has gained worldwide recognition through progressive editions as the essential reliability textbook This fifth edition retains the unique balanced mixture of reliability theory & applications thoroughly updated with the latest industry best practices Practical Reliability Engineering fulfils the requirements of the Certified Reliability Engineer curriculum of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Each chapter is supported by practice questions & a solutions manual is available to course tutors via the companion website Enhanced coverage of mathematics of reliability physics of failure graphical & software methods of failure data analysis reliability prediction & modelling design for reliability & safety as well as management & economics of reliability programmes ensures continued relevance to all quality assurance & reliability courses Notable additions include New chapters on applications of Monte Carlo simulation methods & reliability demonstration methods Software applications of statistical methods including probability plotting & a wider use of common software tools More detailed descriptions of reliability prediction methods Comprehensive treatment of accelerated test data analysis & warranty data analysis Revised & expanded end-of-chapter tutorial sections to advance students practical knowledge The fifth edition will appeal to a wide range of readers from college students to seasoned engineering professionals involved in the design development manufacture & maintenance of reliable engineering products & systems wwwwileycomgooconnor-reliability 5 ...

Analyzing how hacks are done so as to stop them in the future Reverse engineering is the process of analyzing hardware or software & understanding it without having access to the source code or design documents Hackers are able to reverse engineer systems & exploit what they find with scary results Now the good guys can use the same tools to thwart these threats Practical Reverse Engineering goes under the hood of reverse engineering for security analysts security engineers & system programmers so they can learn how to use these same processes to stop hackers in their tracks The book covers x 86 x 64 & ARM (the first book to cover all three); Windows kernel-mode code rootkits & drivers; virtual machine protection techniques; & much more Best of all it offers a systematic approach to the material with plenty of hands-on exercises & real-world examples Offers a systematic approach to understanding reverse engineering with hands-on exercises & real-world examples Covers x 86 x 64 & advanced RISC machine (ARM) architectures as well as deobfuscation & virtual machine protection techniques Provides special coverage of Windows kernel-mode code (rootkitsdrivers) a topic not often covered elsewhere & explains how to analyze drivers step by step Demystifies topics that have a steep learning curve
Includes: a bonus chapter on reverse engineering tools Practical Reverse Engineering Using x 86 x 64 ARM Windows Kernel & Reversing Tools provides crucial up-to-date guidance for a broad range of IT professionals
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Most medical researchers whether clinical or non-clinical receive some background in statistics as undergraduates However it is most often brief a long time ago & largely forgotten by the time it is needed Furthermore many introductory texts fall short of adequately explaining the underlying concepts of statistics & often are divorced from the reality of conducting & assessing medical research Practical Statistics for Medical Research is a problem-based text for medical researchers medical students & others in the medical arena who need to use statistics but have no specialized mathematics background The author draws on twenty years of experience as a consulting medical statistician to provide clear explanations to key statistical concepts with a firm emphasis on practical aspects of designing & analyzing medical research The text gives special attention to the presentation & interpretation of results & the many real problems that arise in medical research ...

In Practical Thinking de Bono's theme is everyday thinking how the mind actually works
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Here is a unique book It describes the theories & processes of repairing & adjusting the modern watch in precise & meticulous detail a thing which has never been done so completely before in the many books on the same subject As a text book it is a revelation Taking nothing for granted except the ability to read & comprehend a simple description of mechanical processes de Carle takes his reader through every stage & every operation of watch repairing & to deal with them thoroughly is quite a programme
- it takes 300 pages containing 24 chapters two appendices & 553 illustrations The fine draughtsmanship & accurate technical detail of the illustrations set a new standard Practical Watch Repairing can justifiably claim to be the best illustrated book on practical horology yet issued & one of the best of its kind on any subject The publication of the book marks the beginning of a new epoch in the study of the mechanics of horology
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Watercolour is such a rewarding medium for the artist that its well worth mastering
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Implementing the Zendesk customer service software as part of your company's operations can be time-consuming but with the best practices & advice in this hands-on guide you can shorten the procedure considerably You'll learn the purpose benefits & pitfalls of each Zendesk feature with examples of how to configure it to match your company's needs & processes Written by written by two experienced Zendesk product trainers this book is distilled from years of working in the trenches launching customer implementations & answering thousands of questions from participants throughout the world With it you?ll be able to determine the best way to put Zendesk's vast potential to work for your company Apply custom branding to your user-facing support portal Mitigate risk by implementing various Zendesk security features Manage profiles & permissions for users agents & administrators Create tickets from email voice chat feedback tabs & social media Capture & classify help requests through standard & custom fields Use techniques to build an efficient agent support process Automate your business rules in Zendesk to streamline your workflow Provide your customers with self-service support ...