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Fully revised for its third edition, the Oxford Handbook of
Expedition and Wilderness Medicine continues to be the essential
resource for all expedition medics and well-informed travellers, as
well as nurses, paramedics, medical students, and other expedition
members travelling in remote, wilderness areas of the world. Now
containing more guidance about caving medicine, the third edition
includes revised and additional illustrations and essential maps of
the spread of diseases. Clear and concise, readers can rely on this
handbook to provide the key knowledge and practical advice they
need. It enables efficient preparation and planning before the
journey, advises on camp logistics, risk management, and medical
problems during the expedition, as well as highlighting rare but
important risks to those visiting remote areas. Focusing on
preventative measures, it also contains chapters dealing with
crisis management, emergency care, and evacuation from challenging
environments, with guidance about the obligations of a clinician
joining an expedition, ethical approaches to such work, and
medicine in various extreme environments. This edition will give
you the confidence and skills you need to travel to any extreme or
remote environment. Incorporating the combined knowledge and
experience of a team of experienced clinicians and expeditioners,
this is a practical, easy-to-use guide to all aspects of expedition
and wilderness medicine.
This sixth edition of The Practical Zone System by Chris Johnson
updates the classic manual on Ansel Adams's landmark technique for
the digital age. For photographers working digitally or with film,
in color or black and white, in the studio or on the go, this
simple visual language helps to control contrast and, through a
process called Previsualization, provides photographers with the
power of free creative expression. This new edition discusses
recent advances in technology and potentials for their use in zone
photography, including HDR, smartphone cameras that shoot in raw
format and smartphone light meters. Johnson demonstrates how the
Zone System is a universal visual and conceptual language that
dramatically simplifies the problem of creating and rendering
complex lighting setups.
Many communities in cities around the world do not like the growing
number of residential towers, but they also realise that the
detached house is not a sustainable urban solution. Between these
two extremes, there is a 'missing middle' of mid-rise apartment
buildings that relate to the street and are within the height of
trees. This book argues that the mid-rise way of urban living is an
essential component of growing cities, demonstrating that the
economics of this form of development are better than that of
terrace houses or town houses. It begins by examining successful
historic precedents of this housing type, such as the tenements of
Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona and New York and successful
mid-rise housing in London. The book then discusses reasons for the
relative lack of contemporary mid-rise housing developments,
including planning legislation, and the perception that it is a
dull and uniform building type. It brings together and analyses a
wide range of award-winning international contemporary examples by
leading architecture firms, looks at the importance of location,
the need for urban placemaking, visual interest and design
diversity and mixed use precincts, and highlights the advantages,
including demographic diversity, urban density, sociability and
reduction of car use.
Filled with over 150 essential, practical recipes that empower Unix
users to regain lost timespent creating and testing shell scripts.
The majority of scripts included are POSIX-compliantand supported
by many of the major shell variants, including Bash, ksh, and
sh.Each real-world example recipe follows the same problem-solution
structure, meaningcross-referencing is easy and fast. Recipe topics
include file conversion (DOS, UNIX, andMac), system administration,
resource monitoring, filename management, complex datecalculations,
screen control capabilities, and much more. Completely updated for
this second edition and taking all the changes of the past tenyears
into account, every recipe in this book is now relevant for a
modern audience. AuthorsChris Johnson's and Jayant Varma's code is
clear, direct, and applicable. Add this excellentreference to your
library today.
Recent accidents in a range of industries have increased concern
over the design, development, management and control of
safety-critical systems. Attention has now focused upon the role of
human error both in the development and in the operation of complex
processes.
Human Error, Safety and Systems Development gathers contributions
from practitioners and researchers presenting and discussing
leading edge techniques that can be used to mitigate the impact of
error (both system and human) on safety-critical systems. Some of
these contributions can be easily integrated into existing systems
engineering practices while others provide a more theoretical and
fundamental perspective on the issues raised by these kinds of
interactive systems. More precisely the contributions cover the
following themes:
-Techniques for incident and accident analysis;
-Empirical studies of operator behaviour in safety-critical
systems;
-Observational studies of safety-critical systems;
-Risk assessment techniques for interactive systems;
-Safety-related interface design, development and testing;
-Formal description techniques for the design and development of
safety-critical interactive systems.
Many diverse sectors are covered, including but not limited to
aviation, maritime and the other transportation industries, the
healthcare industry, process and power generation and military
applications.
This volume contains 20 original and significant contributions
addressing these critical questions. The papers were presented at
the 7th IFIP Working Group 13.5 Working Conference on Human Error,
Safety and Systems Development, which was held in August 2004 in
conjunction with the 18th IFIP World Computer Congress in Toulouse,
France, and sponsored by the International Federation for
Information Processing (IFIP).
This sixth edition of The Practical Zone System by Chris Johnson
updates the classic manual on Ansel Adams's landmark technique for
the digital age. For photographers working digitally or with film,
in color or black and white, in the studio or on the go, this
simple visual language helps to control contrast and, through a
process called Previsualization, provides photographers with the
power of free creative expression. This new edition discusses
recent advances in technology and potentials for their use in zone
photography, including HDR, smartphone cameras that shoot in raw
format and smartphone light meters. Johnson demonstrates how the
Zone System is a universal visual and conceptual language that
dramatically simplifies the problem of creating and rendering
complex lighting setups.
Recent accidents in a range of industries have increased concern
over the design, development, management and control of
safety-critical systems. Attention has now focused upon the role of
human error both in the development and in the operation of complex
processes.
Human Error, Safety and Systems Development gathers contributions
from practitioners and researchers presenting and discussing
leading edge techniques that can be used to mitigate the impact of
error (both system and human) on safety-critical systems. Some of
these contributions can be easily integrated into existing systems
engineering practices while others provide a more theoretical and
fundamental perspective on the issues raised by these kinds of
interactive systems. More precisely the contributions cover the
following themes:
-Techniques for incident and accident analysis;
-Empirical studies of operator behaviour in safety-critical
systems;
-Observational studies of safety-critical systems;
-Risk assessment techniques for interactive systems;
-Safety-related interface design, development and testing;
-Formal description techniques for the design and development of
safety-critical interactive systems.
Many diverse sectors are covered, including but not limited to
aviation, maritime and the other transportation industries, the
healthcare industry, process and power generation and military
applications.
This volume contains 20 original and significant contributions
addressing these critical questions. The papers were presented at
the 7th IFIP Working Group 13.5 Working Conference on Human Error,
Safety and Systems Development, which was held in August 2004 in
conjunction with the 18th IFIP World Computer Congress in Toulouse,
France, and sponsored by the International Federation for
Information Processing (IFIP).
Women's lives in southern Africa have undergone immense changes.
War and economic hardship have separated families, education and
outside influences have changed ideas about family life. This book
records some of the stories of the women of the area and the
changing world in which they live.
Make your company--its employees and its culture--healthier inside
and out
Energy and wellness are of ever increasing importance. With an
increase productivity and job satisfaction that come from a
healthier life, now is the time to get healthy. A poor food
environment and the demanding pace of modern day life continue to
contribute to a downward spiral of health, "On Target Living"
offers focused strategies to achieve positive results. Everyone
knows that exercise and physical movement contribute to better
health, energy, and performance. The challenge comes with knowing
what to do and how to do it. Author Chris Johnson has taught
thousands how to live a life in balance, and here he shares his
practices with you. Developing healthy eating habits Incorporating
exercise into daily routines Prioritizing rest and rejuvenation
Learning the keys to living well and applying this knowledge to
enhanced performance, increased productivity, and positive results
for your life and work
The journey to optimal health and performance begins with the
ideas in "On Target Living." Building sustainable changes into your
company culture will decrease health risks and sick days while
contributing to higher productivity rates, but these improvements
will also contribute to healthier and more enjoyable lives for your
employees.
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Human-Centered and Error-Resilient Systems Development - IFIP WG 13.2/13.5 Joint Working Conference, 6th International Conference on Human-Centered Software Engineering, HCSE 2016, and 8th International Conference on Human Error, Safety, and System Development, HESSD 2016, Stockholm, Sweden, August 29-31, 2016, Proceedings (Paperback, 1st ed. 2016)
Cristian Bogdan, Jan Gulliksen, Stefan Sauer, Peter Forbrig, Marco Winckler, …
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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the IFIP WG
13.2/13.5 Joint Working Conferences: 6th International Conference
on Human-Centered Software Engineering, HCSE 2016, and 8th
International Conference on Human Error, Safety, and System
Development, HESSD 2016, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in August 2016.
The 11 full papers and 14 short papers presented were carefully
reviewed and selected from 32 submissions. The papers cover various
topics such as integration of software engineering and
user-centered design; HCI models and model-driven engineering;
incorporating guidelines and principles for designing usable
products in the development process; usability engineering; methods
for user interface design; patterns in HCI and HCSE; software
architectures for user interfaces; user interfaces for special
environments; representations for design in the development
process; working with iterative and agile process models in HCSE;
social and organizational aspects in the software development
lifecycle; human-centric software development tools; user profiles
and mental models; user requirements and design constraints; and
user experience and software design.
Modern web development is so much more than just HTML and CSS with
a little JavaScript mixed in. People want faster, more usable
interfaces that work on multiple devices, and you need the latest
tools and techniques to make that happen. This book gives you over
40 concise solutions to today's web development problems, and
introduces new solutions that will expand your skill set---proven,
practical advice from authors who use these tools and techniques
every day. In this completely updated edition, you'll find
innovative new techniques and workflows, as well as reworked
solutions that take advantage of new developments. Web development
is constantly changing, and you need to stay on top of your game.
Discover a wide spectrum of web development techniques, from how to
improve the way you present content, to solutions for data
analysis, testing, and deployment. In this edition we introduce new
tools, add new recipes, and modernize old ones. You'll use Vagrant
to automate server setup, and you'll discover new ways to develop
blogs and static sites. You'll learn how to use Grunt to script the
deployment of your web project, and use Angular to build a
single-page app. You'll learn how to make content stand out with
simple cross-browser styles; create animations that work well
everywhere without plugins; and create lightweight, responsive
layouts. We'll show you how to use preprocessors like CoffeeScript
and Sass; write tests for your code; use Git and Dropbox to
collaborate; configure and secure the Apache web server; use
virtualization to set up your own servers automatically; and much
more. Whether you're new to front-end development, or you've got a
few years of experience, you'll become a more versatile developer
by finding out how---and why---to use these solutions in your next
project. What You Need: Your favorite text editor, the most current
version of Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or
Safari, and a working knowledge of HTML and JavaScript. Familiarity
with command-line interfaces is a plus.
The bash shell is a complete programming language, not merely a
glue to combine external Linux commands. By taking full advantage
of shell internals, shell programs can perform as snappily as
utilities written in C or other compiled languages. And you will
see how, without assuming Unix lore, you can write professional
bash 4.0 programs through standard programming techniques.Complete
bash coverage Teaches bash as a programming language Helps you
master bash 4.0 features What you'll learn Use the shell to write
new utilities and accomplish most programming tasks. Use shell
parameter expansion to replace many external commands, making
scripts very fast. Learn to avoid many common mistakes that cause
scripts to fail. Learn how bash's readline and history libraries
can save typing when getting user input. Learn to use features new
to bash 4.0. Build shell scripts that get information from the Web.
Who this book is for
Beginning Linux and Unix system administrators who want to be in
full command of their systems.
Table of Contents Hello, World Your First Shell Program Input,
Output, and Throughput Looping and Branching Command-Line Parsing
and Expansion Parameters and Variables Shell Functions String
Manipulation File Operations and Commands Reserved Words and
Builtin Commands Writing Bug-Free Scripts and Debugging the Rest
Programming for the Command Line Runtime Configuration Data
Processing Scripting the Screen Entry-Level Programming
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Optimize your talent by removing the obstacles in their path
Capacity is a proven system for bringing the best out of your
team-and yourself. Matt and Chris Johnson set the mark on how to
succeed in the future with their energizing message, humorous
stories and their generational differences. As the world speeds-up
faster and faster, organizations and their people try to keep up.
This pressure to do more with less has reached epidemic levels of
concern and organizations are panicking on how to recruit, retain
and attract the best talent for the future. Burnout, low
engagement, and overwhelming stress are jeopardizing organizations'
ability to scale and win. As outdated performance models of the
past crumble under pressure, Matt and Chris show you how to build
and protect your most valuable asset--YOUR PEOPLE. What if you
could beat the clock and expand your capacity by 6 hours per week?
Or 11? Think about the organizational impact if your workforce were
given fresh capacity to perform, lead, and grow. This book offers a
clear, workable solution for organizations functioning in the real
world: by paring it down to three performance pillars they must
have to succeed--focus, energy, and drive. Ever organization sets
initiatives, but many remain unfinished because their capacity to
do so fails before it starts. This framework is different: these
changes bring the type of benefits that cause transformation.
Giving your people what they need makes buy-in irrelevant, and
allows them to perform at their highest potential. Not only can it
work, but it is the only thing that will work over the long term.
By making your organization a great place to work, you retain your
best talent and attract more like it. With dedicated resources,
focus, sustainable effort, and comprehensive strategy, your top
performers will be equipped to drive your organization to the top.
Among Capacity's Key Points: Learn what top performers need to
produce their very best work Discover the biggest factor
influencing your team's FOCUS, ENERGY and DRIVE Prevent burnout and
stimulate innovation by allowing your people to have a bigger
container Adopt a strategy of expanding capacity to exceed your
high-performance goals Deeply personal, but organizational focused.
Capacity is an engaging and even life changing book Capacity is the
next big paradigm shift for the future of training and
development--as we shift to the world of the knowledge worker, it
is not information or talent that wins, it's is whoever has the
largest capacity that will win. Capacity is your secret weapon to
winning the performance war.
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