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Agile project management is a proven approach for designing and
delivering software with improved value to customers. Agility is
all about self-directed teams, feedback, light documentation, and
working software with shorter development cycles. The role of the
project manager with agile differs significantly from traditional
project management in that there is minimal up-front planning.
Agile for Project Managers will help project managers from any
industry transition to agile project management. The book examines
the project management component of agility, concentrating on
industry standards, certifications, and being agile. It also
compares agile methods to traditional project management methods
throughout to provide readers with a clear understanding of the
differences between the two. The book's focus is in alignment with
the Project Management Institute (PMI (R)) Agile Certified
Practitioner (PMI-ACP (R)) credential-making it an ideal resource
for anyone preparing for the PMI-ACP (R) exam. Coverage includes:
Agile as a project management methodology Agile teams Agile tools
and techniques Flavors of agile Agile principles Agile
certifications The book provides readers with the understanding
required to decide which projects will benefit from agile. It also
includes information that can help readers to assess their
organizations' readiness for agile methods. Complete with a list of
agile training providers, the book will help certified project
managers make a smooth transition to agile project management and
will provide newcomers with the basic knowledge needed to pass the
PMI-ACP (R) exam, the first time around.
Image Analysis, Classification and Change Detection in Remote
Sensing: With Algorithms for Python, Fourth Edition, is focused on
the development and implementation of statistically motivated,
data-driven techniques for digital image analysis of remotely
sensed imagery and it features a tight interweaving of statistical
and machine learning theory of algorithms with computer codes. It
develops statistical methods for the analysis of optical/infrared
and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery, including wavelet
transformations, kernel methods for nonlinear classification, as
well as an introduction to deep learning in the context of feed
forward neural networks. New in the Fourth Edition: An in-depth
treatment of a recent sequential change detection algorithm for
polarimetric SAR image time series. The accompanying software
consists of Python (open source) versions of all of the main image
analysis algorithms. Presents easy, platform-independent software
installation methods (Docker containerization). Utilizes freely
accessible imagery via the Google Earth Engine and provides many
examples of cloud programming (Google Earth Engine API). Examines
deep learning examples including TensorFlow and a sound
introduction to neural networks, Based on the success and the
reputation of the previous editions and compared to other textbooks
in the market, Professor Canty's fourth edition differs in the
depth and sophistication of the material treated as well as in its
consistent use of computer codes to illustrate the methods and
algorithms discussed. It is self-contained and illustrated with
many programming examples, all of which can be conveniently run in
a web browser. Each chapter concludes with exercises complementing
or extending the material in the text.
*** As recommended by Josh Widdicombe on the PARENTING HELL podcast
"It's staggeringly honest but also really funny - I laughed out
loud several times. It felt like hearing from a friend. A book that
will make a difference, I am sure of it" - Sarah Turner, author of
The Unmumsy Mum "Her memoir is brave, honest and shows how friends,
family and the NHS got her back from the brink." - The Sun
"Something To Live For vividly, brilliantly depicts a descent into
mental illness, and what it feels like. It's funny, brutally honest
- but uplifting too, because it shows how, with the right
treatment, she recovered." - The Telegraph "A very candid memoir...
you are drawn into her story." - JUNO ____ What readers are saying:
***** "What a tremendous read. A big-hearted, painfully honest and
utterly joyful story." ****** "Cannot put this book down. A
rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish but even in the
darkest moments Laura manages to find an uplifting way to talk
about them...An incredible read no matter what your circumstances
are." ***** "Such a moving and important read bringing light to a
topic that is not spoken about enough. Laura writes so candidly and
emotively...I have recommended this inspiring and brave account to
so many people!" ____ Laura Canty is a new mum. She has a beautiful
baby boy, Arthur, and a wonderful husband. She has new mum friends
on the local WhatsApp group, and everyone in her life is supportive
and happy for her. But Laura doesn't see it this way. In the weeks
since her baby was born, like 1 in 5 women, Laura has developed
Postnatal Depression. In fact, she has decided that the only way
out of her current situation is for her to kill herself, or her
baby... A moving and refreshingly honest memoir to finally lift the
lid on PND and the mental health problems so many mums face. Full
of truth and hope, Something to Live For is a special book about
the little discussed realities of the illness - and how Laura
overcame it.
This book is an edited collection of essays by fourteen
multicultural women (including a few Anglo women) who are doing
work that crosses the boundaries of ecological and social healing.
The women are prominent academics, writers and leaders spanning
Native American, Indigenous, Asian, African, Latina, Jewish and
Multiracial backgrounds. The contributors express a myriad of ways
that the relationship between the ecological and social have
brought new understanding to their experiences and work in the
world. Moreover by working with these edges of awareness, they are
identifying new forms of teaching, leading, healing and positive
change. Ecological and Social Healing is rooted in these ideas and
speaks to an "edge awareness or consciousness." In essence this
speaks to the power of integrating multiple and often conflicting
views and the transformations that result. As women working across
the boundaries of the ecological and social, we have powerful
experiences that are creating new forms of healing. This book is
rooted in academic theory as well as personal and professional
experience, and highlights emerging models and insights. It will
appeal to those working, teaching and learning in the fields of
social justice, environmental issues, women's studies,
spirituality, transformative/environmental/sustainability
leadership, and interdisciplinary/intersectionality studies.
Considering the context of the present ecological and social
crisis, this book takes an interdisciplinary approach to explore
the relationship between globalism and localization. Globalism may
be viewed as a positive emergent property of globalization. The
latter depicts a worldwide economic and political system, and
arguably a worldview, that has directly increased planetary levels
of injustice, poverty, militarism, violence, and ecological
destruction. In contrast, globalism represents interconnected
systems of exchange and resourcefulness through increased
communications across innumerable global diversities. In an
economic, cultural, and political framework, localization centers
on small-scale communities placed within the immediate bioregion,
providing intimacy between the means of production and consumption,
as well as long-term security and resilience. There is an
increasing movement towards localization in order to counteract the
destruction wreaked by globalization, yet our world is deeply and
integrally immersed within a globalized reality. Within this
collection, contributors expound upon the connection between local
and global phenomenon within their respective fields including
social ecology, climate justice, ecopsychology, big history, peace
ecology, social justice, community resilience, indigenous rights,
permaculture, food justice, liberatory politics, and both
transformative and transpersonal studies.
Considering the context of the present ecological and social
crisis, this book takes an interdisciplinary approach to explore
the relationship between globalism and localization. Globalism may
be viewed as a positive emergent property of globalization. The
latter depicts a worldwide economic and political system, and
arguably a worldview, that has directly increased planetary levels
of injustice, poverty, militarism, violence, and ecological
destruction. In contrast, globalism represents interconnected
systems of exchange and resourcefulness through increased
communications across innumerable global diversities. In an
economic, cultural, and political framework, localization centers
on small-scale communities placed within the immediate bioregion,
providing intimacy between the means of production and consumption,
as well as long-term security and resilience. There is an
increasing movement towards localization in order to counteract the
destruction wreaked by globalization, yet our world is deeply and
integrally immersed within a globalized reality. Within this
collection, contributors expound upon the connection between local
and global phenomenon within their respective fields including
social ecology, climate justice, ecopsychology, big history, peace
ecology, social justice, community resilience, indigenous rights,
permaculture, food justice, liberatory politics, and both
transformative and transpersonal studies.
Environmental Archaeology: Theoretical and Practical Approaches
outlines and assesses the various methods used to reconstruct and
explain the past interaction between people and their environment.
Emphasising the importance of a highly scientific approach to the
subject, the book combines geoarchaeological, bioarchaeological
(archaeobotany and zooarchaeology) and geochronological information
and examines how these various aspects of archaeology may be used
to enhance our knowledge and understanding of past human
environments. Drawing from both the practical experiences of the
authors and cutting-edge research, Environmental Archaeology:
Theoretical and Practical Approaches is a valuable contribution to
the subject. It will be essential reading for students and
professionals in archaeology, geography and anthropology.
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Heads and Tails (Hardcover)
John Canty; Illustrated by John Canty
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This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This volume
presents an Empirical Model of Global Climate developed by the
authors and uses that model to show that global warming will likely
remain below 2C, relative to preindustrial, throughout this century
provided: a) both the unconditional and conditional Paris INDC
commitments are followed; b) the emission reductions needed to
achieve the Paris INDCs are carried forward to 2060 and beyond. The
first section of the book provides a short overview of Earth's
climate system, describing and contrasting climatic changes
throughout the planet's history and anthropogenic changes
post-Industrial Revolution. The second section describes the
climate model developed by the authors (Canty et al., Atmospheric
Chemistry and Physics, 2013) and contrasts the model with climate
models used in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
2013 Report. Chapter 3 examines both the unconditional (i.e., firm
commitments) and conditional Paris INDCs (commitments contingent on
financial flow and/or technology transfer) through the lens of
their climate model and concludes that if all of the Paris INDCs
are followed, then they are indeed a beacon of hope for Earth's
climate. The fourth part of the book offers a perspective of energy
needs and subsequent emissions reductions required to meet the
Paris temperature goals, illuminating challenges faced both in the
developing world and the developed world. Throughout the book,
easy-to-understand charts and graphics illustrate concepts. The
scientific basis of Chapters 2 and 3 was first presented in a
keynote session of the 96th Annual Meeting of the American
Meteorological Society in January, 2016.
This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This volume
presents an Empirical Model of Global Climate developed by the
authors and uses that model to show that global warming will likely
remain below 2C, relative to preindustrial, throughout this century
provided: a) both the unconditional and conditional Paris INDC
commitments are followed; b) the emission reductions needed to
achieve the Paris INDCs are carried forward to 2060 and beyond. The
first section of the book provides a short overview of Earth's
climate system, describing and contrasting climatic changes
throughout the planet's history and anthropogenic changes
post-Industrial Revolution. The second section describes the
climate model developed by the authors (Canty et al., Atmospheric
Chemistry and Physics, 2013) and contrasts the model with climate
models used in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
2013 Report. Chapter 3 examines both the unconditional (i.e., firm
commitments) and conditional Paris INDCs (commitments contingent on
financial flow and/or technology transfer) through the lens of
their climate model and concludes that if all of the Paris INDCs
are followed, then they are indeed a beacon of hope for Earth's
climate. The fourth part of the book offers a perspective of energy
needs and subsequent emissions reductions required to meet the
Paris temperature goals, illuminating challenges faced both in the
developing world and the developed world. Throughout the book,
easy-to-understand charts and graphics illustrate concepts. The
scientific basis of Chapters 2 and 3 was first presented in a
keynote session of the 96th Annual Meeting of the American
Meteorological Society in January, 2016.
Agile project management is a proven approach for designing and
delivering software with improved value to customers. Agility is
all about self-directed teams, feedback, light documentation, and
working software with shorter development cycles. The role of the
project manager with agile differs significantly from traditional
project management in that there is minimal up-front planning.
Agile for Project Managers will help project managers from any
industry transition to agile project management. The book examines
the project management component of agility, concentrating on
industry standards, certifications, and being agile. It also
compares agile methods to traditional project management methods
throughout to provide readers with a clear understanding of the
differences between the two. The book's focus is in alignment with
the Project Management Institute (PMI (R)) Agile Certified
Practitioner (PMI-ACP (R)) credential-making it an ideal resource
for anyone preparing for the PMI-ACP (R) exam. Coverage includes:
Agile as a project management methodology Agile teams Agile tools
and techniques Flavors of agile Agile principles Agile
certifications The book provides readers with the understanding
required to decide which projects will benefit from agile. It also
includes information that can help readers to assess their
organizations' readiness for agile methods. Complete with a list of
agile training providers, the book will help certified project
managers make a smooth transition to agile project management and
will provide newcomers with the basic knowledge needed to pass the
PMI-ACP (R) exam, the first time around.
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The Infinite (Hardcover)
Phoebe Greenberg, Marie Brassard; Text written by Ryoji Ikeda, Ariane Koek, Felix Lajeunesse, …
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"The Infinite" documents the making of the ground-breaking
immersive VR experience shot entirely aboard the International
Space Station. Artists and astronauts joined forces to capture life
in the cosmos as never before. In this oversize publication,
brand-new views of space and stunning production shots reveal the
human imagination's limitless potential. In Summer 2021, PHI and
EMMY (R) Award-winning digital entertainment pioneers Felix &
Paul Studios will launch the public into an infinite universe. A
ground-breaking immersive VR exhibition will enable the audience to
visit the ISS, where they encounter experiments, zero-gravity
living, and breathtaking spacewalks. Beautifully designed, "The
Infinite" features interviews with leaders in VR and contemporary
art. It perfectly complements the exhibition's role in rendering
the innovation, collaboration and humanity's quest for the skies.
Kyle A. Grice, Margaret L. Scheuermann and Karen I. Goldberg:
Five-Coordinate Platinum(IV) Complexes.- Jay A. Labinger and John
E. Bercaw: The Role of Higher Oxidation State Species in
Platinum-Mediated C-H Bond Activation and Functionalization.- Joy
M. Racowski and Melanie S. Sanford: Carbon-Heteroatom Bond-Forming
Reductive Elimination from Palladium(IV) Complexes.- Helena C.
Malinakova: Palladium(IV) Complexes as Intermediates in Catalytic
and Stoichiometric Cascade Sequences Providing Complex Carbocycles
and Heterocycles.- Allan J. Canty and Manab Sharma: h1-Alkynyl
Chemistry for the Higher Oxidation States of Palladium and
Platinum.- David C. Powers and Tobias Ritter: Palladium(III) in
Synthesis and Catalysis.- Marc-Etienne Moret: Organometallic
Platinum(II) and Palladium(II) Complexes as Donor Ligands for
Lewis-Acidic d10 and s2 Centers.
Kyle A. Grice, Margaret L. Scheuermann and Karen I. Goldberg:
Five-Coordinate Platinum(IV) Complexes.- Jay A. Labinger and John
E. Bercaw: The Role of Higher Oxidation State Species in
Platinum-Mediated C-H Bond Activation and Functionalization.- Joy
M. Racowski and Melanie S. Sanford: Carbon-Heteroatom Bond-Forming
Reductive Elimination from Palladium(IV) Complexes.- Helena C.
Malinakova: Palladium(IV) Complexes as Intermediates in Catalytic
and Stoichiometric Cascade Sequences Providing Complex Carbocycles
and Heterocycles.- Allan J. Canty and Manab Sharma: h1-Alkynyl
Chemistry for the Higher Oxidation States of Palladium and
Platinum.- David C. Powers and Tobias Ritter: Palladium(III) in
Synthesis and Catalysis.- Marc-Etienne Moret: Organometallic
Platinum(II) and Palladium(II) Complexes as Donor Ligands for
Lewis-Acidic d10 and s2 Centers.
Image Analysis, Classification and Change Detection in Remote
Sensing: With Algorithms for Python, Fourth Edition, is focused on
the development and implementation of statistically motivated,
data-driven techniques for digital image analysis of remotely
sensed imagery and it features a tight interweaving of statistical
and machine learning theory of algorithms with computer codes. It
develops statistical methods for the analysis of optical/infrared
and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery, including wavelet
transformations, kernel methods for nonlinear classification, as
well as an introduction to deep learning in the context of feed
forward neural networks. New in the Fourth Edition: An in-depth
treatment of a recent sequential change detection algorithm for
polarimetric SAR image time series. The accompanying software
consists of Python (open source) versions of all of the main image
analysis algorithms. Presents easy, platform-independent software
installation methods (Docker containerization). Utilizes freely
accessible imagery via the Google Earth Engine and provides many
examples of cloud programming (Google Earth Engine API). Examines
deep learning examples including TensorFlow and a sound
introduction to neural networks, Based on the success and the
reputation of the previous editions and compared to other textbooks
in the market, Professor Canty's fourth edition differs in the
depth and sophistication of the material treated as well as in its
consistent use of computer codes to illustrate the methods and
algorithms discussed. It is self-contained and illustrated with
many programming examples, all of which can be conveniently run in
a web browser. Each chapter concludes with exercises complementing
or extending the material in the text.
International agreements, such as those governing arms control or
the environment, virtually always require some degree of
verification of information, in order that compliance can be
established. To ensure that the verification process can be
regarded as efficient, effective and impartial, it is important to
have a mathematical model of it. One can be derived by applying
methods from statistics and the theory of non-cooperative games,
developed in part by John Nash, who received a Nobel prize in 1994
for his work. The methods permit the development of rational
verification strategies, as well as such fundamental concepts as
guaranteed probability of detection, timeliness of inspections and
the deterrence of illegal activity. In this 1996 book, the required
theory is introduced gradually in the context of specific
real-world examples. The only prerequisites are simple calculus and
statistics, so the book should be accessible to a broad range of
scientists and non-scientists, in industrial, academic or
governmental environments.
Written by parents who have been through the US special education
system, this book cuts through the jargon to provide other parents
with a no-nonsense road map full of valuable first-hand insights
and tried-and-tested advice. The authors clearly describe: * the
special education process, including the school hierarchies parents
are likely to encounter and etiquette to be aware of when dealing
with school personnel * the information parents should expect to
see in school evaluations and Individualized Education Programs
(IEPs), and what to do when this information is missing or
insufficient * problems parents may encounter when the needs of the
school conflict with the needs of a child, including how to deal
with such situations and when to seek legal advice * the importance
of organizing special education documentation and establishing a
'paper trail', and how to begin this process * why transition
planning is so important, and transition services parents may want
to consider for their child. Demonstrating that parents really do
have the power to make special education work for their child, this
empowering guide is essential reading for parents of children with
disabilities who are new to the special education system in the US,
as well as those who feel frustrated with the system.
Environmental Archaeology: Theoretical and Practical Approaches
outlines and assesses the various methods used to reconstruct and
explain the past interaction between people and their environment.
Emphasising the importance of a highly scientific approach to the
subject, the book combines geoarchaeological, bioarchaeological
(archaeobotany and zooarchaeology) and geochronological information
and examines how these various aspects of archaeology may be used
to enhance our knowledge and understanding of past human
environments. Drawing from both the practical experiences of the
authors and cutting-edge research, Environmental Archaeology:
Theoretical and Practical Approaches is a valuable contribution to
the subject. It will be essential reading for students and
professionals in archaeology, geography and anthropology.
This book is an edited collection of essays by fourteen
multicultural women (including a few Anglo women) who are doing
work that crosses the boundaries of ecological and social healing.
The women are prominent academics, writers and leaders spanning
Native American, Indigenous, Asian, African, Latina, Jewish and
Multiracial backgrounds. The contributors express a myriad of ways
that the relationship between the ecological and social have
brought new understanding to their experiences and work in the
world. Moreover by working with these edges of awareness, they are
identifying new forms of teaching, leading, healing and positive
change. Ecological and Social Healing is rooted in these ideas and
speaks to an "edge awareness or consciousness." In essence this
speaks to the power of integrating multiple and often conflicting
views and the transformations that result. As women working across
the boundaries of the ecological and social, we have powerful
experiences that are creating new forms of healing. This book is
rooted in academic theory as well as personal and professional
experience, and highlights emerging models and insights. It will
appeal to those working, teaching and learning in the fields of
social justice, environmental issues, women's studies,
spirituality, transformative/environmental/sustainability
leadership, and interdisciplinary/intersectionality studies.
International agreements, such as those governing arms control or
the environment, virtually always require some degree of
verification of information, in order that compliance can be
established. To ensure that the verification process can be
regarded as efficient, effective and impartial, it is important to
have a mathematical model of it. One can be derived by applying
methods from statistics and the theory of non-cooperative games,
developed in part by John Nash, who received a Nobel prize in 1994
for his work. The methods permit the development of rational
verification strategies, as well as such fundamental concepts as
guaranteed probability of detection, timeliness of inspections and
the deterrence of illegal activity. In this 1996 book, the required
theory is introduced gradually in the context of specific
real-world examples. The only prerequisites are simple calculus and
statistics, so the book should be accessible to a broad range of
scientists and non-scientists, in industrial, academic or
governmental environments.
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