“…Plan for and execute project-, phase-, and activity-level cost estimations Estimate regression, component, integration, and stress tests Compensate for inaccuracies in data collection, calculation, and analysis Assess software deliverables and data complexity Test design principles and operational characteristics using software prototyping Handle configuration change, research, quality control, and documentation costs "Capers Jones' work offers a unique contribution to the understanding of the economics of software production. …”

“…Provides practical examples, step-by-step instructions, and contextual information Quick-reference style delivers the commands needed for managing data and the network; working with Active Directory; performing diagnostics and maintenance; and, creating batch files and scripts Covers administration for Windows Server 2008 Server Core, Windows Server 2008 (including R2), and Windows 7 Administrators can get more done in less time with CLI than they can with the standard GUI. …”

“…The technical information was developed by a set of domain experts at IBM. The focus of this book is to gather the right technical information, and lay out simple guidance for optimizing code performance on the IBM POWER7 and POWER7+ systems that run the AIX or Linux operating systems. …”

“…Step by step, The Definitive Guide to Supply Management and Procurement covers all this, and more: Basic supply management concepts, purposes, and goals Linkages between procurement and other business functions Day-to-day transactional and long-term strategic activities Category analysis, supplier selection, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and performance evaluation Principles and strategies for establishing efficient, effective, and sustainable operations, from sourcing teams to supplier rationalization Technology for spend analysis, competitive bidding, eProcurement, eSourcing, auctions/reverse auctions, contract compliance, performance management, and more Requirements and challenges of global sourcing, including insource vs. outsource decisions; TCO analysis; risk management; negotiations, and supplier contract compliance Best practices for assessing performance using standard metrics and frameworks…”

“…Recent decades have brought to light the staggering ubiquity of human activity upon Earth and the startling fragility of our planet and its life systems. …”

Materias:

Materias:

Materias:

“…This Special Issue, “Radiation Damage in Materials—Helium Effects”, contains review articles and full-length papers on new irradiation material research activities and novel material ideas using experimental and/or modeling approaches. …”

“…They focus on various imperial formations, from colonies in Africa or Asia to settler colonial settings like Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, to imperial peripheries like the Dodecanese or the Black Sea Steppe. …”

“…It is strongly believed that such a joint effort will contribute to enhancing the sustainability of the marine and maritime activities. This Special Issue features six novel publications dedicated to this endeavor. …”

“…Energy storage systems are the key technology to solve these issues, and to increase the adoption of renewable energy sources in the smart grid…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Reform Dividends to Sustain China's Economic Growth / Cai Fang and Xiaojing Zhang China's Macroeconomic Balancing Act: Shifting to New Drivers of Growth and Sustaining Financial Stability / Yiping Huang, Yan Shen and Qiuzi Fu Internal Convergence and China's Growth Potential / Yang Yao and Mengqi Wang Adjusting to the New Domestic Normal and the New International Normal: Supply-side Structural Reform 2.0 / Wing Thye Woo Part II: Education and Human Capital. …”

“…The need to confront new changes clearly signifies that the professionalism of teachers cannot be limited to competencies and skills learning, however, it does require new strategic dimensions of professional activation, oriented towards better identifying personal goals and strategies to be achieved. …”

“…Promotes a new intuitive model of rational, active, and wise leadership practices. Shows how the authenticity of a leader is tested during every informal interaction, every day. …”

“…"This book uses an active learning approach to the topic of digital signal processing (DSP). …”

“…Zelazny offers step-by-step advice on selecting and preparing the right charts, emphasizing key points, and encouraging your audience become active participants. He also shows you how to use today's digital technologies to create easy-to-follow, attention-grabbing visuals. …”

“…Includes new statistics, activities, case studies, and research Takes a look at how the brain can affect the entrepreneurial mindset Offers new ideas for entrepreneurs starting a new business Helps you shake off old ideas and make a great, independent leap forward This inspiring and practical book shows you how to break free from The Industrial Revolution mindset, quit working so hard, follow your dream—and make a fortune along the way…”

“…By describing the principles and activities behind this new phenomenon, author Andy Oram shows you how streaming data provides hidden gems of information that can transform the way your business works. …”

“…Dive into Knative’s three key components: serving, building, and eventing Deploy and serve applications and functions with the Knative Serving module Compile and package code as containers with Knative Build Create a rich, robust event-driven architecture with Knative Eventing Explore advanced topics such as creating your own event source and using build templates Put everything together to build a sample service for visualizing earthquake activity…”