“…The goal of this book is to provide detailed, in-depth information on the state-of-the-art architecture and infrastructure used to develop smart cities using the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain security--the key technologies of the fourth industrial revolution. …”

“…These concepts are then brought to life through the stories of remarkable individuals from different sectors, including business, the arts, academia, and non-for-profits. Laura Watkins and Vanessa Dietzel draw upon their vast experience and research as consultants and leadership coaches to deliver a groundbreaking guide to enhancing your performance in your life and career…”

“…You'll learn how to: identify what's really at the root of your unhappiness; stay positive when you're feeling lost and rejected; build a life that makes you happiest; navigate toxic relationships and inevitable friendshifts; master the art of letting go; and turn setbacks into stepping stones…”

“…Each year, sales professionals leave billions of dollars on the table because they are out gunned, out maneuvered, and out played by savvy buyers, who have been schooled in the art and science of negotiation.Because today's buyers have more power than ever before-more information, more at stake, and more control over the buying process-they almost always enter sales negotiations in a much stronger position than the salespeople on the other side of the table. …”

“…Lee offer lessons on the vital skill of "Flexing"-the art of switching leadership styles to more effectively lead people who are different from you, allowing managers to successfully manage the multicultural workers of today and tomorrow.Flex offers a proactive strategy for managers to navigate and leverage diversity effectively in this new global economy, showing managers how to: understand the power gap, the social distance between you and those in the workplace of different cultures, ages, and gender; flex your management style, by stretching how you work and communicate with others, and bridging the gap with more effective communication, feedback tools and building healthy teams; and multiply the effect, by teaching these skills to others and closing the power gap with clients, customers, and partners to create innovative solutions.Creating flex in a company's management style will impact all aspects of developing the talent you have, attracting future talent and building relationships with customers in this competitive marketplace. …”

“…Compared with traditional manufacturing processes, AM allows the production of customized parts from bio- and synthetic polymers without the need for molds or machining typical for conventional formative and subtractive fabrication.In this Special Issue, we aimed to capture the cutting-edge state-of-the-art research pertaining to advancing the additive manufacturing of polymeric materials. …”

“…Turbulent emotional experiences are repeatedly transformed through symbol-formation, on the basis of the internal relationship between the infant self and its object; and the aesthetic containment provided by this "counter-transference dream" (as Meltzer put it) enables the mind to digest its conflicts and develop.This search for a pattern that can make "contrary" emotions thinkable is modelled by all art forms and accounts for their universal significance. …”

“…Topics explored include the importance of observation; dreams; art and psychoanalysis; and the significance of time in psychoanalysis. …”

“…The book includes a glossary of key terms and concludes with examples of how psychoanalysis has been applied to the study of art, literature, film, anthropology, religion, sociology, gender politics and racism. …”

“…This book combines a scholarly introduction with state-of-the-art research in the characterization of Internet addiction. …”

“…The book represents the state-of-the-art in the latest research concepts, advanced methods, and data that will contribute greatly to the development of the field of marine geological environments and hazards…”

“…In each case Stones first looks at the nature of current affairs texts, whether in the form of print, radio, television, documentary or web journalism or their representation in novels, drama, art or film. He then goes on to look at the ways in which social theory can inform the way audiences interpret what they view and read, including how they think about the relationships between what they are offered by the different genres. …”

“…Details a variety of advanced machining processes, new materials joining techniques, and methods to increase machining accuracy " Presents innovative methods for protection and restoration of components primarily from the perspective of remanufacturing and protective surface engineering " Discusses smart machining processes, including computer-integrated manufacturing and rapid prototyping, and smart materials " Provides a comprehensive summary of state-of-the-art in every section and a description of manufacturing methods " Describes the applications in recovery and enhancing purposes and identifies contemporary trends in industrial practice, emphasizing resource savings and performance prolongation for components and engineering systems The book is aimed at a range of readers, including graduate-level students, researchers, and engineers in mechanical, materials, and manufacturing engineering, especially those focused on resource savings, renovation, and failure prevention of components in engineering systems…”

“…This Special Issue includes 16 papers elucidating the state of the art of data-based transfer entropy estimation techniques and applications, in areas such as finance, biomedicine, fluid dynamics and cellular automata. …”

“…In this context, purely mechanical systems with quasi-static behavior will become less common and the state-of-the-art will soon be represented by integrated mechanical systems, which need accurate dynamic models to predict their behavior. …”

“…Géographes, juristes, historiens de l'art, archéologues, plasticiens ont confronté leurs regards sur les orages, le « temps » d'une journée. …”

“…This Special Issue provides an overciew over the current state-of-the-art of "Interactive Visualization." It shows recent work in the field, as well as trends for future development…”

“…This volume presents state of the art research that extends our understanding of, and our ability to predict coastal hazards that are associated with storm surge. …”

“…Reflecting the current state of the art, it describes the use of instruments and techniques for performing practical measurements in engineering, physics, chemistry, and the life sciences and discusses processing systems, automatic data acquisition, reduction and analysis, operation characteristics, accuracy, errors, calibrations, and the incorporation of standards for control purposes. …”

“…"Now in its fourth edition, the bestselling, seminal book by James Flaherty, Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others, is an insightful, thought-provoking guide that dissects the art and science of coaching. This fourth edition includes two brand new chapters: the first on finding one's inner guidance and purpose in traversing the world of work, especially in more uncertain working environments; and the second is on the topic of somatic intelligence. …”