“…Harry Greenspun show how reengineering methodologies can deliver breakthrough performance and efficiency improvements both within individual healthcare organizations and throughout the entire system, eliminating much of the 40%+ of U.S. healthcare costs now dedicated to administration. …”

“…In Digital Alchemy, you’ll learn how to: Transfer images to metal, wood, plastic, and other materials that will not feed through an inkjet printer Print directly on metal for a fraction of the cost of using a print service Simulate a print from an expensive UV flatbed printer using an inexpensive desktop printer Use carrier sheets and paintable precoats to print on almost any surface Achieve near-lithographic quality digital prints with transfer processes to uncoated fine art paper In addition to the tutorials in the book, you can watch Lhotka in action on the included DVD-ROM, which has over 60 minutes of video footage where you’ll learn how to perform an alcohol gel transfer, transfer an image to a wooden surface, use your inkjet printer to achieve remarkable prints, and more. …”

“…DSP fundamentals: ideal, natural, and instantaneous sampling; delta functions; physical signal reconstruction; and more Fourier Analysis: Fourier series and transforms; discrete-time and discrete Fourier transforms; signal truncation; DFT leakage and resolution Fast Fourier transforms: decimation in time and frequency; prime factor algorithms; and fast convolution Window techniques: sinusoidal analysis; window characteristics and choices; Kaiser windows; and more Classical spectrum analysis: unmodified and modified periodograms; Bartlett’s and Welch’s periodograms; and periodogram performance FIR filters: design options; linear-phase FIR filters; periodicities; basic and Kaiser window methods; and the Parks-McClellan algorithm Analog prototype filters: Laplace transforms; characterization; and Butterworth, Chebyshev, elliptic, and Bessel filters z-Transform analysis: computation and transforms using partial fraction expansion IIR filters: design options; impulse invariance methods; and bilinear transformation Multirate signal processing: decimation and interpolation fundamentals; multistage and polyphase decimat..…”

“…Ruggiero reveals how "incorporating elements of statistical analysis, spectral analysis, neural networks, genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic, and other high-tech concepts into a traditional technical trading system can greatly improve the performance of standard trading systems." For example: spectral analysis can be used to detect when a market is trending earlier than classical indicators such as ADX. …”

“…• Create stunning data visualizations instantly with Excel 2013’s new Recommended Charts • Use charts to instantly reveal trends, differences, and relationships • Map your data with Excel 2013, MapPoint, and the new GeoFlow add-in • Quickly generate combo charts that once required complex, frustrating procedures • Use sparklines to imbue worksheets with more context and insight • Highlight and clarify the meaning of data with DataBars, color scales, icon sets, and other conditional formatting tools • Post charts to Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, directly from Excel • Build stock charts that help you make smarter investments • Solve “non-standard” problems such as noncontiguous data or custom data sequences • Generate new charts automatically with Excel VBA • Uncover visual tricks that people use to lie with Excel About MrExcel Library: Every book in the MrExcel Library pinpoints a specific set of crucial Excel tasks and presents focused skills and examples for performing them rapidly and effectively. Selected by Bill Jelen, Microsoft Excel MVP and mastermind behind the leading Excel solutions website MrExcel.com, these books will: • Dramatically increase your productivity–saving you 50 hours a year or more • Present proven, creative strategies for solving real-world problems • Show you how to get great results, no matter how much data you have • Help you avoid critical mistakes that even experienced users make…”

“…Use XAML to represent state-of-the-art user interfaces, even across multiple windows Handle touch, mouse, keyboard, and pen input, including handwriting recognition Use new Windows 8.1 controls for creating hubs, flyouts, better app bars, performing in-app searches, rendering PDFs, and much more Encode, decode, and transcode multimedia content and speech-enable your app Leverage rich XAML vector graphics and animation Interact with built-in functionality such as the Camera app, file picker, the lock screen, new contacts and appointments integration, and more Exploit the Windows 8.1 charms bar Integrate DirectX graphics seamlessly Work with the rich set of available sensors: accelerometer, compass, light sensor, location (with geofencing support), proximity, and more Control devices such as fingerprint readers, image and bar code scanners, magnetic stripe readers, and custom Bluetooth, USB, HID, or Wi-Fi Direct devices…”

“…• Take a quick guided tour of everything that’s new in Windows 8.1 • Survive without the Start menu • Navigate the Windows 8.1 interface (and customize it to make yourself more comfortable) • Learn hidden shortcuts you’d never find on your own • Quickly locate and use files, media, apps, websites and management tools • Set up your Web connection, and discover Internet Explorer 11’s latest improvements • Get comfortable with Windows 8.1’s built-in apps, from Calendar and Finance to Weather and Windows Store • Save time by monitoring Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn through one unified app • Make the most of Windows’ supercharged media and imaging tools • Profit from Windows’ built-in support for business presentations • Maximize the performance and efficiency of hardware, storage, and software • Protect yourself from viruses, spyware, data theft, fraud, spam, hackers, and snoops • Use SkyDrive to access your data from anywhere—and use Remote Desktop to access your computer, too • Get even more power with Windows 8.1’s command-line interface • Use Hyper-V to run other operating systems alongside Windows • Troubleshoot the most common Windows 8.1’s problems—and the toughest ones In Depth offers: • Comprehensive coverage, with detailed solutions • Breakthrough techniques and shortcuts that are unavailable elsewhere • Practical, real-world examples with nothing glossed over or left out • Troubleshooting help for tough problems you can’t fix on your own • Outstanding authors recognized worldwide for their expertise and teaching styles • Quick information via sidebars, tips, reminders, notes, and warnings In Depth is the only tool you need to get more done in less time! …”

“…Drawing on statistical testing of markets from 1990 to the present, Kirkpatrick identifies combinations of technical tests that have consistently delivered the best performance. Using them, he shows how to identify stocks that are now demonstrating the strongest relative and absolute strength. …”

“…This concerned changing definitions of the sense of community, of gender, youth, work and performance. The special importance of sports can be found in substantiating these articulations by giving them authenticity and tracing them back to the nature of men. …”

“…You will even be able to perform sophisticated attacks to gain full access to the target OS using BeEF. …”

“…Years of expert experiences condensed for you in this book enable you to run a top-notch system while enhancing the performance and functionality of your IP telephony deployment…”

“…Ces perspectives diverses contribuent ainsi toutes à mettre au jour ce que masquent souvent les termes de « préservation » ou de « conservation », à savoir la dimension performative de la patrimonialisation…”

“…Finally, you'll dive into the world of compiler magic with Roslyn, where you'll discover how to use Roslyn to generate code, perform static code analysis, and write your own compiler extensions.By the end of this book, you'll have a deep understanding of metaprogramming concepts and how to apply them to your C# code. …”

“…TABLE OF CONTENTS THE COURSE Chapter 1: Orientation and Workflow Project: Welcome to Lightroom Chapter 2: Library Mastery Chapter 3: Crop and Straighten Chapter 4: Edit Tones and Color Chapter 5: Mask and Adjust Specific Areas Chapter 6: Share Online and Export THE COMPENDIUM Chapter 1: The Library Chapter 2: Adjustments and Color Chapter 3: Optics and Geometry Chapter 4: Retouching Chapter 5: Special Enhancements Chapter 6: Output Modules Chapter 7: Extending Lightroom Chapter 8: Improving Performance Appendix: Keyboard Shortcuts Index…”

“…The second major section presents her pastoral tragicomedy Clorilli , one of the earliest secular dramatic works by a woman. It was apparently performed in the early 1590s at a Medici villa near Florence, before Grandduke Ferdinando I de' Medici, and his consort Christine of Lorraine, but now exists in an enigmatic Venetian manuscript. …”

“…What you will learn Grasp the psychological concepts and principles used in social engineering attacks Distinguish the different types of social engineering attacks Examine the impact of social engineering on social networks Find out how attackers leverage OSINT tools to perform more successful attacks Walk through the social engineering lifecycle Get a glimpse of the capabilities of Social Engineering Toolkit (SET) Who this book is for This book is for cybersecurity enthusiasts, ethical hackers, penetration testers, IT administrators, cybersecurity analysts, or anyone concerned with cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management. …”

“…In the study, several performance, behavioural, and subjective measures were analysed: terminological accuracy and errors and omissions; glossary queries, ear-voice span, inter-cluster pause duration, time to first fixation, average fixation duration, and fixation time; qualitative questionnaire responses. …”

“…Businesses are incorporating metaheuristic optimization into machine learning workflows to improve decision-making, automate processes, and enhance system performance. As the boundaries of what is computationally possible continue to expand, the integration of metaheuristic optimization and machine learning represents a pioneering frontier in computational intelligence, making this book a timely resource for anyone involved in this interdisciplinary field. …”

“…Model outputs (e.g. reductions in cancers and cancer deaths) together with screening programme data were used to perform cost-effectiveness calculations from the health care sector perspective and society. …”

“…By the end of this course, you will have journeyed from the basic constructs of data structures to the intricate maze of algorithms, all the while understanding their real-world applicability and performance nuances. What You Will Learn Grasp the intricacies of fundamental data structures Master key algorithms, ranging from basic challenges to intricate sorting methods Optimize code by understanding the nuances of time and space complexity Tackle real-world coding challenges with hands-on problem-solving techniques Implement and traverse stacks, queues, and binary search trees effectively Visualize graph traversals and apply depth-first and breadth-first techniques Audience Knowing JavaScript & programming fundamentals is essential before you take up this course. …”