“…Discover when and how to use smoothing instead of regression Test your data for trends and seasonality Compare sets of observations with the autocorrelation function Analyze trended time series with Excel’s Solver and Analysis ToolPak Use Holt's linear exponential smoothing to forecast the next level and trend, and extend forecasts further into the future Initialize your forecasts with a solid baseline Improve your initial forecasts with backcasting and optimization Fully reflect simple or complex seasonal patterns in your forecasts Account for sudden, unexpected changes in trends, from fads to new viral infections Use range names to control complex forecasting models more easily Compare additive and multiplicative models, and use the right model for each task…”

“…A comprehensive topic index and quick reference section help you quickly find the answers you need, while in-depth insight and timely advice help you take control of your taxes. Understand recent tax law changes and the changes now taking effect Pinpoint your biggest money-saving deductions, and learn how to claim them Learn how to communicate with your CPA or claim all the tax benefits you are entitled to when using tax-preparation software File correctly, on time, without paying too much or too little Every year, millions of Americans overpay their taxes simply because the laws are confusing, complex, and constantly changing. …”

“…Install, configure, and explore Windows PowerShell (including updates for PowerShell 5) Leverage .NET’s remarkable power and scope with easy-to-use cmdlets Build new scripts with the console, ISE visual tools, and other popular hosts Apply best practices for writing more reliable, flexible, team-friendly scripts Work effectively with the pipeline, objects, and data Extend Windows PowerShell reach via providers, drives, and output Run external tools like ping, ipconfig, and tracert from within PowerShell Remotely manage computers with basic and advanced remoting (WinRM), WMI, and Regex Configure Windows devices across the web with PSWA Sort, filter, measure, format, export, and convert script output Run Windows PowerShell flexibly, using background and scheduled jobs Customize your environment with profile scripts, alternate credentials, thirdparty tools, and packages Strengthen your control over Windows systems and services with Desired State Configuration Administer key tasks on SQL Server, SharePoint, and other Windows servers Master PowerShell skills needed to earn many Microsoft certifications…”

“…Pretty soon you'll feel like an expert, in complete control of your IDE. Don't let Eclipse define you - extend it with the plug-ins you need today for smarter, happier, and more effective development. …”

“…Hadoop/NoSQL solutions do not offer by default certain relational technology features such as role-based access control, locking for concurrent updates, and various tools for measuring and enhancing performance. …”

“…How to implement an ABMS An Introduction to Anti-Bribery Management Systems (BS 10500) explains how to implement an anti-bribery management system (ABMS), aligned to international best practice, from initial gap analysis to due diligence management: An introduction to BS 10500, a British Standard for ABMS An explanation of an ABMS Management processes within an ABMS Implementing an ABMS Risk assessment in due diligence Whistleblowing and bribery investigations Internal auditing and corrective action Registration to BS 10500 It provides helpful guidance on the importance of clearly defining policies; logging gifts and hospitality in auditable records; ensuring a consistent approach across the organization ; controls for contractors; facilitation payments; charitable and political donations; risk assessment in due diligence; whistle-blowing and bribery investigations; and internal auditing and corrective action. …”

“…Coverage Includes Understanding what Hadoop 2 and YARN do, and how they improve on Hadoop 1 with MapReduce Understanding Hadoop-based Data Lakes versus RDBMS Data Warehouses Installing Hadoop 2 and core services on Linux machines, virtualized sandboxes, or clusters Exploring the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) Understanding the essentials of MapReduce and YARN application programming Simplifying programming and data movement with Apache Pig, Hive, Sqoop, Flume, Oozie, and HBase Observing application progress, controlling jobs, and managing workflows Managing Hadoop efficiently with Apache Ambari–including recipes for HDFS to NFSv3 gateway, HDFS snapshots, and YARN configuration Learning basic Hadoop 2 troubleshooting, and installing Apache Hue and Apache Spark…”

“…The journal encourages the submission of high-quality evaluations of DHIs involving a range of research approaches such as randomized controlled studies and implementation science research. …”

“…Also included is the handy EOS R6 II "roadmap" chapter, an easy-to-use visual guide to the camera's features and controls. Learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author's recommended settings for every menu entry. …”

“…Il est recommandé d’utiliser des échantillons de bois d'essai par groupe de cinq, de taille conforme à la norme EN 113. Le contrôle avec les échantillons de bois non traités permet la détermination des concentrations de fond des produits émis par le bois, autres que le produit de préservation utilisé. …”

“…For many on both sides of refereeing, such care and control was quite new, and I salute everyone who adapted so easily to the system --- the 22 members of the IPC, the 34 members of the Review Panel, and the over 150 authors. …”

“…You'll find coverage of such topics as: Strategies for selecting and rejecting candidate objects in an emerging design model Object role stereotypes and how to identify objects' behaviors How to characterize objects using role stereotypes Allocating responsibilities to appropriate objects Developing a collaboration model Strategies for designing application control centers Documenting and describing a design, focusing on use cases, design conversations, and annotations Strategies for enhancing reliability, including handling exceptions and recovering from errors How to characterize software variations and design to support them for greater flexibility How to categorize and treat various kinds of design problems As all experienced designers know, software design is part art and inspiration and part consistent effort and solid technique. …”

“…Topics covered in this book include video codecs, media control, SIP and H.323 protocols and applications, lip synchronization in video conferencing, security, and much more. …”

“…What you will learn Learn the difference between cloud native and traditional architecture Explore the aspects of migration, when and why to use it Identify the elements to consider when selecting a technology for your architecture Automate security controls and configuration management Use infrastructure as code and CICD pipelines to run environments in a sustainable manner Understand the management and monitoring capabilities for AWS cloud native application architectures Who this book is for Cloud Native Architectures is for software architects who are keen on designing resilient, scalable, and highly available applications that are native to the cloud. …”

“…Programming for the Java Virtual Machine offers comprehensive coverage of all the major elements of the Java virtual machine--classes and objects, control instructions, debugging, class loaders, compiling the Java programming language, performance issues, security, and threads and synchronization. …”

“…Never write another incorrect SQL statement again and protect your application from SQL injection with the strong typing and inbuilt controls in jOOQ. Learn how to add jOOQ to your existing Hibernate, Spring Boot or Quarkus applications. …”

“…Coverage includes Game time management, speed control, and ensuring consistency on diverse hardware Essential 2D graphics techniques for modern mobile gaming Vectors, matrices, and linear algebra for 3D games 3D graphics including coordinate spaces, lighting and shading, z-buffering, and quaternions Handling today’s wide array of digital and analog inputs Sound systems including sound events, 3D audio, and digital signal processing Fundamentals of game physics, including collision detection and numeric integration Cameras: first-person, follow, spline, and more Artificial intelligence: pathfinding, state-based behaviors, and strategy/planning User interfaces including menu systems and heads-up displays Scripting and text-based data files: when, how, and where to use them Basics of networked games including protocols and network topology…”

“…The book can be used by engineering students, researchers and professionals in control and finite element fields as well as all engineering, applied mathematics, economics and computer science interested in dynamic and uncertain systems.Ali Ahmadian is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of IR 4.0, The National University of Malaysia.Soheil Salahshour is an associate professor at Bahcesehir University…”

“…The perfect companion to other mobile development books in the Learning Series, this guide helps you extend your iOS skills to a whole new environment, build apps that solve a new set of problems, and reach millions of people in the new Apple Watch marketplace Coverage includes Getting started quickly with WatchKit and Apple Watch development Storyboarding apps and testing them on the Apple Watch Simulator Mastering Apple Watch’s multiple-screen navigation Building highly efficient interfaces with Apple Watch UI controls Customizing each screen’s look and feel, and passing data between them Responding to user interactions via buttons, switches, sliders, or Force Touch Displaying information via labels, images, or tables Communicating between an Apple Watch app and its containing iOS app Calling web services from Apple Watch Displaying short- and long-look notifications Customizing notifications to display your message’s essence more quickly Implementing glances to give users a faster way to gather information Localizing your Apple Watch apps All of this book’s sample Swift code is available for download at informit.com/title/9780134195445…”

“…Coverage includes Writing effective Swift code that communicates clearly and coherently to the compiler, your team, and to "future you," who will be maintaining this code Using Xcode to handle changes in Swift's language constructs as the language evolves Building feedback, documentation, and output to meet your development and debugging needs Making the most of optionals and their supporting constructs Using closures to encapsulate state and functionality and treat actions as variables for later execution Leveraging control flow with innovative Swift-specific statements Working with all Swift types: classes, enumerations, and structures Using generics and protocols to build robust code that expands functionality beyond single types Making the most of the powerful Swift error system Working with innovative features such as array indexing, general subscripting, statement labels, custom operators, and more…”