Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals, now in its 17th edition, has set the standard as the single best resource for students and professionals looking to brush up on how communication technologies have developed, grown, and converged, as well as what's in store for the future. The book covers the fundamentals of communication technology in five chapters that explain the communication technology ecosystem, its history, theories, structure,...

Full of clear, detailed maps, this beautifully designed world atlas is the perfect companion for discovering our planet. Originally published in 1997 and now in its 10th edition, the Essential World Atlas includes all recent border, place name, and flag changes around the world, including the new nation of South Sudan and the annexation of Crimea. A series of 12 global thematic maps on subjects as diverse as ocean currents and languages gives a general...

"For the past three years, LinkedIn has listed User Experience design (UX) as a top 15 in-demand career. Unfortunately, many practitioners entering this profession are self-taught and lack the guidance needed to advance professionally. User Experience Design is the professional playbook for UX professionals. It teaches product leaders, managers, engineers, and designers that design is a business growth driver, and how to design customer-centered tech...

A collection of over thirty knitting patterns inspired by popular science fiction and fantasy culture includes designs for the scarf worn by Darcy in Thor, muggle inspired sweater, and six-sided dice pillows. "Are you ready to embrace your inner geek? This fun and fashionable compendium of knitting patterns definitely leans toward the Dark Side--but who says the Dark Side can't be chic and colorful, too? With projects ranging from easy to advanced,...

Advances in GPU Research and Practice focuses on research and practices in GPU based systems. The topics treated cover a range of issues, ranging from hardware and architectural issues, to high level issues, such as application systems, parallel programming, middleware, and power and energy issues. Divided into six parts, this edited volume provides the latest research on GPU computing. Part I: Architectural Solutions focuses on the architectural...

This highly effective self-study system offers complete coverage of every subject on the aPHR� exam Take the Human Resources Certification Institute's 2022 aPHR exam with complete confidence using this integrated study guide. Written by a team of HR experts, aPHR Associate Professional in Human Resources Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition features information about the aPHR exam, HR certifications in general, and important U.S....

Successfully cope with day-to-day problems--and find joy along the way. The Business of Joy provides you with an abundance of practical and immediately applicable life-changing ideas and inspirational, thought-provoking, and entertaining stories and quotes-in an instant. Each chapter is designed to be read and absorbed in approximately 60 seconds, offering you zGolden Nuggetsy and zJoy Gemsy that will help make positive, lasting change. Inside, you...

"This book brings together a group of visionaries and technical experts from academia to industry to discuss the usages and technologies that will comprise the next wave of cellular advancements and services, referred to as 5G Verticals. Earlier network generations (2G to 4G) have been designed as general purpose connectivity platforms with limited differentiation capabilities across use cases; a one size fit all approach. 5G networks, however, are...

Most of the high-profile cases of real or perceived unethical activity in data science aren't matters of bad intent. Rather, they occur because the ethics simply aren't thought through well enough. Being ethical takes constant diligence, and in many situations identifying the right choice can be difficult. In this in-depth book, contributors from top companies in technology, finance, and other industries share experiences and lessons learned from...