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Discover the thrill of architecture from the Great Pyramids to the Guggenheim Bilbao

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Get a handle on the nuts and bolts of design and construction
When is a building just a building and when is it art? This accessible guide cuts through the jargon and clearly explains the essentials of architecture, demystifying the incredible ways in which structures and spaces come alive. You'll gain a real appreciation for architecture and the confidence to talk about it—even to an architect.

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Now, you can find the happiness you want and live "the good life" you deserve by applying the helpful information in Happiness For Dummies , the ultimate guide to achieving bliss! You'll discover proven techniques for living a meaningful, healthy, and productive life no matter what your life circumstances happen to be. Positive concepts and techniques will help you change key behaviors, foster good habits, and be in sync with your surroundings. This helpful guide will give you the chance to assess your happiness and understand what it means to be happy at each stage of self-actualization. You'll learn why having positive emotions can improve your health and well-being. And, you will find out what happiness isn't and how to avoid confusing happiness with culturally valued outcomes like wealth, power, and success. Pursue what you want, seize the day, find benefits in life's challenges, and live a coherent lifestyle. Find out how to: Assess your current capacity for happiness Live the life that you want Overcome common obstacles to happiness Identify your strengths and virtues Improve your emotional and spiritual life Create meaningful social ties and learn to be alone Find the silver lining Complete with lists of ten ways to raise a happy child, ten common roadblocks to happiness, and ten personal habits to foster happiness, Happiness For Dummies is your one-stop, easy-to-follow guide to being happy and living your best life.

Get to grips with Sage One in simple steps. Sage One For Dummies explains every aspect of setting up and navigating Sage One, the newest accounting solution for small businesses and sole traders. It includes clear instructions for using Sage One Accounts including setting up customer and supplier records, creating invoices, paying customers and suppliers, bank reconciliation, VAT returns and reporting. It also explains how to use the Cashbook function (if your business is more cash-based) and how to work with your accountant using the Accountant Edition. Packed with step-by-step instructions and fully illustrated with screenshots, this book is the easiest way to get the most from Sage One and take control of your business finances. * Shows readers how to set up, install and navigate using dummy data * Features setting up customer & supplier records * Details how to create invoices for customers and suppliers * Enables the reader to produce their own reports

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, you've probably found out at least a little about this mysterious gland-just enough to want to look for answers to the many questions that keep popping up in your mind. What causes this condition? How is it treated? What can you do to get healthy again? Thyroid for Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the detailed information you're looking for on new methods for detecting thyroid disease in both adults and children, alternative treatments, pros and cons of powerful new drugs now on the market, advice for managing the disease through changes in exercise and diet, and much more. You're discover: * What the thyroid does * How to identify a sick thyroid and recognize who's at risk * Ways to find the right thyroid doctor * How to cope with hypothyroidism in children * The hereditary connection to thyroid disease * How thyroid disease affects the elderly * The effects of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy * How to decide if surgery is necessary * Ten myths about thyroid health Updated to address advances made since the first edition, including the latest thinking on understanding thyroid disease's connection to depression and mania, Thyroid for Dummies, 2nd Edition will tell you everything you need to know about how the thyroid functions, what makes it malfunction, and what to do when a problem occurs.

The stress-free way to cook under pressure

In today's "hurry-up" society, pressure cooking is an attractive means of preparing consistent, convenient everyday meals. Increasing health concerns coupled with a continuously rising cost of living have made pressure cooking more popular as a way to save money and eat healthier at home. This revised edition of "Pressure Cookers For Dummies" includes all new recipes and refreshed content.

"Pressure Cookers For Dummies" gives you the lowdown on the different pressure cooker options that are available to make sure you get the pressure cooker best equipped to suit your needs. It includes delicious recipes for dishes such as soups, chilis, and stews; roasts and poultry; rice dishes; beans; vegetables; and desserts, jams, and compotes. It also offers a wealth of recipes for those on vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets. Pressure Cookers For Dummies offers tips on adapting your favorite recipes for the pressure cooker plus several comparison recipes made the traditional way. Every recipe Includes preparation times, cooking times, and nutritional information.Updated expert advice on choosing the best pressure cooker for your kitchen, including coverage of electric cookersExplanations on how pressure cookers work and tips on adapting your favorite recipes for the pressure cookerShows you how to use pressure cookers to create vegetarian, vegan, special diet, and sustainable dishes with flavor and zest; and incorporate ethnic dishes into your pressure cooker repertoireIncludes fun, tasty, and easy recipes for holidays and other occasions that the whole family will enjoy

If you're a new or seasoned cook, "Pressure Cookers For Dummies" gives you everything you need to make the most of this time-saving appliance.

Thinking about a knockout audio system for your car? Not sure what you need, want, or can afford? "Car Audio For Dummies" is a great place to find some answers

But wait -- what if speakers that vibrate your floorboards don't turn you on? What if you're thinking more about hands-free phone access and a DVD player to entertain the kids? Surprise "Car Audio For Dummies" can give you a hand there, too. Whether you want to feel as if your favorite band is performing right on top of your dashboard or you want to keep the soccer team entertained on the way to the tournament, this friendly guide can help.

From planning your system and buying components to getting them installed and protecting your investment, you'll find plenty of wise advice. Get the scoop on: Figuring out what kind of equipment you need to do what you wantIdentifying good sound quality when you hear itAdding components to a factory systemChoosing a video player, hands-free phone system, amplifiers, speakers, and moreFinding a reliable installer (today's automotive electronics systems are so complex that you probably won't want to go it alone)Understanding warranties and returnsProtecting and insuring your system

"Car Audio For Dummies" is sort of like that knowledgeable friend you want to take along when you tackle a project like this. Sounds like a good idea, doesn't it?

Discover the essentials to getting better photos with the Nikon DLSLR D3400 The Nikon D3400 hits stores as Nikon's most advanced entry-level DSLR camera. Along with the pixel power to deliver sharp images, it also offers tools to be instantly creative and quickly share photos to a smartphone. This book will get you up to speed on the D3400 in a flash teaching you all the basic photography skills needed to get great shots from a DSLR camera, while also giving you clear, hands-on guidance through the D3400's specific controls. Nikon D3400 for Dummies helps you learn the ins and outs of the Nikon D3400, including how to get started right away in auto mode, get creative with scene modes, and take full control in manual mode. Filled with practical, easy-to-follow instructions, this book will help you transform from an inexperienced beginner to an advanced shutterbug whose shots could grace the cover of any popular magazine. * Get the lowdown on the controls and settings on a Nikon D3400 * Learn how pro photographers set their cameras to get better shots * Discover the tools that control your camera's exposure settings * Put your newfound knowledge together to shoot better portraits, action shots, and low-light images If you're ready to put down your dinky, dim-lit, non-zooming smartphone and pick up a real professional-grade DSLR camera, do so with the help of Nikon D3400 for Dummies.

Are you intrigued by the idea of working out during pregnancy, but think it can't be safe? Are you unsure how the words "fit" and "pregnancy" actually make sense in the same sentence? If so, you've come to the right place. This easy-to-follow guide shows you how you can be fit "and" pregnant, whether you're new to exercise or have been working out for years, and whether you're in your second week of pregnancy or your 32nd.

"Fit Pregnancy For Dummies" is for you if you're pregnant, if you're thinking about becoming pregnant, and You want to be as fit and healthy as you can be -- whatever your current fitness level -- without in any way jeopardizing your health or the health of your baby. This guide gives you the straight facts on: Staying safe when you exerciseDeveloping a plan with your health providerChoosing the right equipmentModifying your routine for each trimesterEating well for nine months and beyond

From yoga and swimming to weight training, aerobics, and much more, you'll see how to get started with a fun, step-by-step fitness routine that will make your entire pregnancy easier to manage. Postpartum expert and prenatal fitness class instructor Catherine Cram and fitness expert Tere Stouffer Drenth give you the scoop on the activities that work best for pregnant women and how to set up a routine that works best for you. You'll understand how a fit pregnancy helps you with delivery and postpartum shape-up. Plus, you get expert advice on activities to avoid, eating well, and staying motivated during and after your pregnancy, as well as: Dressing comfortably for your workoutWarming up and stretching to increase flexibility and avoid injuryModifying your exercise routineStaying fit after giving birthFinding the time for exercise and motherhood

Complete with special tips on exercising indoors, staying motivated, getting your family hooked on fitness, and helping your child grow up healthy and fit, "Fit Pregnancy For Dummies" is the key to exercising safely and staying fit throughout your pregnancy and beyond

Practice your way to a higher grade in Calculus! Calculus is a hands-on skill. You've gotta use it or lose it. And the best way to get the practice you need to develop your mathematical talents is Calculus: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies. The perfect companion to Calculus For Dummies--and your class-- this book offers readers challenging practice problems with step-by-step and detailed answer explanations and narrative walkthroughs. You'll get free access to all 1,001 practice problems online so you can create your own study sets for extra-focused learning. Readers will also find: A useful course supplement and resource for students in high school and college taking Calculus I Free, one-year access to all practice problems online, for on-the-go study and practice An excellent preparatory resource for faster-paced college classes Calculus: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies (+ Free Online Practice) is an essential resource for high school and college students looking for more practice and extra help with this challenging math subject. Calculus: 1001 Practice Problems For Dummies (9781119883654) was previously published as 1,001 Calculus Practice Problems For Dummies (9781118496718). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

The return of the bestselling Chromebook guide on the market.

Chromebook For Dummies, Third Edition, is your easy-to-follow guide to the low-cost alternative to a traditional laptop. This beginner’s manual walks you through setting up your Chromebook, transitioning from using a traditional computer, and customizing the system to fit your needs. In case you’re wondering, the Chromebook can be used for anything you'd normally do online―checking email, browsing websites, watching videos. This book takes you through all of it, giving you the latest updates on new Chromebook hardware and software features.

Navigate apps, apply advanced settings and features, and turn to this guide time and again as you customize and optimize your Chromebook’s performance.

• Get all the basics on using your Chromebook, in easy-to-follow Dummies style
• Set up and start using your Chromebook with ease
• Learn about the latest features in the Chrome operating system
• Discover the benefits of Chromebook versus traditional laptops

New and novice Chromebook users will love this approachable intro to Google’s little portable computer.

The training journal that will help triatheletes go the distance!

Triatheletes will find this spiral-bound diary the perfect tool to track and monitor their multi-sport training and conditioning progress. It's filled with instructional photos and illustrations, including distance charts and exercises to prevent injuries.

Develop ETF expertise with this straightforward guide Investing in ETFs For Dummies has all the basics you need to make calculated and profitable choices when investing in exchange-traded funds. ETFs make it possible for investors to quickly and easily gain exposure to wide swaths of the market. There are funds that are linked to popular market indices like the S&P 500, there are quirky thematic funds that allow you to invest in stuff like video game technology or breakfast commodities, and there’s everything in between. This updated guide helps you sift through it all, covering the pros and cons of ETF investing and walking you through new and time-tested ETF strategies. Add some ETFs to your portfolio and profit in any market environment, thanks to this simple Dummies guide. Figure out what ETFs are and learn the ins and outs of the ETF marketplace Learn to research ETFs and weigh the risks so you can make informed trades Discover the latest ETF products, providers, and strategies Gain the confidence you need to invest in ETFs, even in a down market Investing in ETFs For Dummies is a great starting point for anyone looking to enhance their investment portfolio by participating in the nearly $2 trillion ETF market.

A primer on the currency alternative that's changing the world Bitcoin can be a bit puzzling to the uninitiated. Ledger? Blockchain? Mining? These cryptocurrency concepts aren't going away, and there are tremendous opportunities for those with some know-how to get onboard with the crypto culture. Bitcoin For Dummies helps you get un-puzzled, learn the Bitcoin basics, and discover the possibilities in the new world of digital currencies. With this 100% new edition, you can step into the fascinating culture of cryptocurrency and learn how to use Bitcoin as a currency or an investment vehicle. A little bit of knowledge will go a long way, and you'll be ready to sail smoothly ahead as the crypto tsunami advances. Demystify Bitcoin and learn how to buy and sell cryptocurrency Create a digital wallet and make everyday purchases using Bitcoin Discover the ins and outs of investing in Bitcoin and other up-and-coming cryptocurrencies Participate in the cutting-edge culture of crypto Bitcoin For Dummies is great for beginning Bitcoin users and investors who need to know the basics about getting started with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.

If you or someone you love suffers from heartburn, you know that it can be very disruptive to your daily life. Most heartburn sufferers say it stops them from enjoying food. Others say it keeps them from getting a good night's sleep, it makes it hard to concentrate at work, and it interferes with family activities. Sound familiar? Don't worry. Heartburn is a pain, but it can be helped.

"Heartburn & Reflux For Dummies" is the plain-English guide to relief for you if you've been recently diagnosed with heartburn or reflux, if you suspect you may suffer from it, or if you're concerned about your loved ones. This comprehensive book shows you how to recognize symptoms, get an accurate diagnosis, and work with a physician to receive the most effective treatment available. You'll see how to: Get your symptoms under controlFind the right physicianReduce stress and fine-tune your dietAvoid medicines that trigger upsetDecide if surgery is right for you

This friendly guide explains what the various forms of reflux are, as all too often reflux is either self-treated or mistreated and followed by serious complications. There's detailed information on building a comfortable lifestyle by reducing stress, improving your diet, controlling portions, and timing your meals to minimize heartburn and reflux. Plus, this sensitive guide even covers heartburn in infants, children, and the elderly. You'll also discover: How to heal the esophagus of inflammation or injury, as well as manage or prevent complicationsThe latest information on prescription medications and side effectsHealthy habits to adopt to reduce your pain triggersHelpful home remedies and alternative medicineThe special risks and remedies for heartburn during pregnancyThe side effects and complications associated with surgery

Complete with a catalog of heartburn medicines and a list of reliable Web sites for people with digestive disorders, "Heartburn & Reflux For Dummies" is your one-stop guide to stopping the hurt, starting to heal, and enjoying food again

The most informative guide to canine health and nutrition -- to lengthen and enhance the lives of your dogs.

You want the best for your dogs, and this book shows you how to optimize your canine companions' physical and mental health. Dog Health & Nutrition For Dummies provides tips on canine nutrition, diet, and special food-related health problems (obesity, diabetes, etc.). Experts give you advice on exercise, recognizing and treating common maladies, and caring for the older dog. Plus, this friendly guide covers canine first aid, drugs, and alternative therapies.

From Norman invaders, religious wars--and the struggle for independence--the fascinating, turbulent history of a tortured nation and its gifted people

When Shakespeare referred to England as a "jewel set in a silver sea," he could just as well have been speaking of Ireland. Not only has its luminous green landscape been the backdrop for bloody Catholic/Protestant conflict and a devastating famine, Ireland's great voices--like Joyce and Yeats--are now indelibly part of world literature. In "Irish History For Dummies, " readers will not only get a bird's-eye view of key historical events (Ten Turning Points) but, also, a detailed, chapter-by-chapter timeline of Irish history beginning with the first Stone Age farmers to the recent rise and fall of the Celtic tiger economy.

In the informal, friendly "For Dummies" style, the book details historic highs like building an Irish Free State in the 1920s--and devastating lows (including the Troubles in the '60s and '70s), as well as key figures (like MP Charles Parnell and President Eamon de Valera) central to the cause of Irish nationalism. The book also details historic artifacts, offbeat places, and little-known facts key to the life of Ireland past and present.Includes Ten Major Documents--including the Confession of St. Patrick, The Book of Kells, the Proclamation of the Irish Republic, and "Ulysses"Lists Ten Things the Irish Have Given the World--including Irish coffee, U.S. Presidents, the submarine, shorthand writing, and the hypodermic syringeDetails Ten Great Irish Places to Visit--including Cobh, Irish National Stud and Museum, Giants Causeway, and DerryIncludes an online cheat sheet that gives readers a robust and expanded quick reference guide to relevant dates and historical figuresIncludes a Who's Who in Irish History section on dummies.com

With a light-hearted touch, this informative guide sheds light on how this ancient land has survived wars, invasions, uprisings, and emigration to forge a unique nation, renowned the world over for its superb literature, music, and indomitable spirit.

GIS (geographic information system) is a totally cool technology that has been called "geography on steroids." GIS is what lets you see the schools in your neighborhood or tells you where the nearest McDonald's is. "GIS For Dummies" tells you all about mapping terminology and digital mapping, how to locate geographic features and analyze patterns such as streets and waterways, and how to generate travel directions, customer location lists, and much more with GIS.

Whether you're in charge of creating GIS applications for your business or you simply love maps, you'll find "GIS For Dummies" is packed with information. For example, you can: Learn all the hardware and software necessary to collect, analyze, and manipulate GIS dataExplore the difference between 2D and 3D maps, create a map, or manage multiple mapsAnalyze patterns that appear in maps and interpret the resultsMeasure distance in absolute, comparative, and functional waysRecognize how spatial factors relate to geographic dataDiscover how GIS is used in business, the military, city planning, emergency services, land management, and moreFind out how GIS can help you find out where flooding may occurDetermine what your organization needs, do appropriate analyses, and actually plan and design a GIS system

You'll find dozens of applications for GIS queries and analyses, and even learn to create animated GIS output. Whether your goal is to implement a GIS or just have fun, "GIS For Dummies" will get you there

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Put your phone system on your computer network and see the savings. See how to get started with VoIP, how it works, and why it saves you money VoIP is techspeak for "voice over Internet protocol," but it could spell "saving big bucks" for your business! Here's where to get the scoop in plain English. Find out how VoIP can save you money, how voice communication travels online, and how to choose the best way to integrate your phone system with your network at home or at the office. Using this work: discover how to Use VoIP for your business or home phone service, choose the best network type, set up VoIP on a wireless network, understand transports and services, and demonstrate VoIP's advantages to management.

Wondering how to put the spark back in your love life? America's foremost expert on sex is back, and she has all the answers in Rekindling Romance For Dummies. From newlywed couples and expecting parents to career-driven couples and partners entering the golden years, expert advice will help all couples assess their relationships and identify underlying issues that can get in the way of a closer and more fulfilling love life. This book also offers tips for avoiding common traps and pitfalls that can endanger the health of a relationship and helps identify situations that require the help of a therapist.

From rethinking your approach to sex and winning your mate all over again to mastering the art of romance, this book provides real-life advice for couples who want to bring excitement and romance back into their lives.

Save some green by going green with these environmentally friendly gadgets

With concern for the future of our environment growing stronger and more serious every day, there has never been a better time to take a new approach to some of the most popular gizmos and gadgets on the market and learn how you can convernt to electronics that have minimal environmental impact.

Green gadgets encompass everything from iPods to energy-efficient home entertainment devices to solar laptop chargers and crank-powered gizmos. This helpful resource explains how to research green gadgets, make a smart purchasing decision, use products you already own in a more environmentally friendly way, and say goodbye to electronics that zap both energy and money.Explore the environmental and financial benefits of green gadgets with this friendly referenceDiscusses which gadgets save energy-and which ones create energyLearn ways to offset your carbon footprint when you can't reduce consumptionGet tips for understanding products labels and avoiding "greenwash"Discover how to calculate the energy and money your gadgets consume

Get moving and start living green with this informative guide to environmentally and wallet-friendly gadgets

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Nip workplace stress in the bud with CBT Packed with useful tips that make it easy to incorporate CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into your working day, CBT at Work For Dummies helps you reap the benefits of a more focused working life. You'll discover how integrating CBT at work promotes improved productivity and concentration, lower staff turnover, enhanced employer/employee and client relationships, reduced cost of staff absenteeism caused by illness, injury, stress, and more. An alarming number of individuals in the UK and across the globe suffer from work-related stress, some to the point of experiencing illness. The good news is, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy often associated with treating acute mental health conditions is finding its way into the workplace, where it's being used as a way to combat one of the most common occupational health issues: stress. In this friendly and accessible guide, you'll find everything you need to put CBT into practice today, whether you're in charge of managing employee wellness or just want to find a positive and productive way to get through the workday yourself. * Answers the call of business leaders seeking creative solutions to enhance productivity and minimize the effects of stress in the workplace * Offers employees trusted ways to be more effective in the workplace while reducing personal stress levels * Arms learning and development professionals with the know-how to apply mindfulness meditation in the workplace * Details the benefits of making CBT a part of your business plan If you're an employer looking to get the best out of your staff or an employee interested in reducing stress and anxiety whilst achieving an enhanced performance at work, CBT at Work For Dummies can help.

Get up to speed on the nuances of NoSQL databases and what they mean for your organization This easy to read guide to NoSQL databases provides the type of no-nonsense overview and analysis that you need to learn, including what NoSQL is and which database is right for you. Featuring specific evaluation criteria for NoSQL databases, along with a look into the pros and cons of the most popular options, NoSQL For Dummies provides the fastest and easiest way to dive into the details of this incredible technology. You'll gain an understanding of how to use NoSQL databases for mission-critical enterprise architectures and projects, and real-world examples reinforce the primary points to create an action-oriented resource for IT pros. If you're planning a big data project or platform, you probably already know you need to select a NoSQL database to complete your architecture. But with options flooding the market and updates and add-ons coming at a rapid pace, determining what you require now, and in the future, can be a tall task. This is where NoSQL For Dummies comes in! * Learn the basic tenets of NoSQL databases and why they have come to the forefront as data has outpaced the capabilities of relational databases * Discover major players among NoSQL databases, including Cassandra, MongoDB, MarkLogic, Neo4J, and others * Get an in-depth look at the benefits and disadvantages of the wide variety of NoSQL database options * Explore the needs of your organization as they relate to the capabilities of specific NoSQL databases Big data and Hadoop get all the attention, but when it comes down to it, NoSQL databases are the engines that power many big data analytics initiatives. With NoSQL For Dummies, you'll go beyond relational databases to ramp up your enterprise's data architecture in no time.

Your company can save tons of money by taking advantage of Asterisk, an open-source PBX that allows you to bridge data and voice communications. Asterisk for Dummies saves you all the worries and confusion with its easy-to-use, step-by-step walkthrough of the entire program that will have you set up in no time! Asterisk takes the data side of telecom and applies it to the handling and processing of voice calls. This book will show you everything you need to know to install, program, and grow with Asterisk. The invaluable information covered in this guide shows you how to: * Utilize dialplan, add features, and build infrastructure * Maintain your telecom service * Address call-quality concerns and completion issues * Provide long-term health for your Asterisk switch * Operate the AsteriskNOW GUI * Utilize VoIP codecs * Troubleshoot VoIP calls with packet captures * Avoid the things you should never do with Asterisk In addition to these essential tools, this trusty guide shows you how to manipulate your Asterisk and make it even more useful, such as fending off telemarketers, creating a voice mailbox that e-mails everyone, and transmitting your voice through your stereo. It also has quick references that no Asterisk operator should be without, like dialplan functions, VoIP basics, and a concise guide to Linux. With Asterisk for Dummies, you'll have the power to handle all the necessary programming to set up the system and keep it running smoothly.

Learning hundreds of useful words, their meanings, and word tips doesn't always come easily, but Vocabulary For Dummies can help by providing the perfect context for enhancing vocabulary skills.

Vocabulary For Dummies helps you learn vocabulary that can enrich your speaking skills. Organized to be used as a reference for common vocabulary questions, this book presents words in easy-to-remember formats. This approach differs from other vocabulary books, which present the words in alphabetical order with no explanation of how they are used in communication. Every chapter is packed with the author's proven tips and tricks for remembering when and how to use a word, and ends with a challenge section so you can see what you have learned.

Your ultimate go-to project management bible Perform Be Agile! Time-crunch! Right now, the business world has never moved so fast and project managers have never been so much in demand--the Project Management Institute has estimated that industries will need at least 87 million employees with the full spectrum of PM skills by 2027. To help you meet those needs and expectations in time, Project Management All-in-One For Dummies provides with all the hands-on information and advice you need to take your organizational, planning, and execution skills to new heights. Packed with on-point PM wisdom, these 7 mini-books--including the bestselling Project Management and Agile Project Management For Dummies--help you and your team hit maximum productivity by razor-honing your skills in sizing, organizing, and scheduling projects for ultimate effectiveness. You'll also find everything you need to overdeliver in a good way when choosing the right tech and software, assessing risk, and dodging the pitfalls that can snarl up even the best-laid plans. Apply formats and formulas and checklists Manage Continuous Process Improvement Resolve conflict in teams and hierarchies Rescue distressed projects