“…With a social and pedagogic/educational approach, the text is designed to make a specific contribution to the knowledge and evaluation of quality products, carefully selected by European experts, regarding three fundamental aspects of social inclusion and intercultural dialogue: learning on the part of the immigrants of the language and culture of the host country; reception and inclusion in the workplace; the protection of the health and safety of the immigrants Il volume raccoglie gli atti della Conferenza e Rassegna Europea «Prodotti ed esperienze per il dialogo interculturale. …”

“…E-prescription initiatives are usually seen as opportunities to improve healthcare delivery by systematic change (controlling medication costs, improving patient safety and providing rich information for policy making and performance management). …”

“…In highlighting their actors' conceptions of efficiency, certainty, safety, pleasure, pain, faith and identity, the authors reveal that to produce a "new material" is invariably to preserve other things, to sustain existing values and social structures"--…”

“…Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the need for increased counterterrorism (CT) and homeland security (HS) efforts at the federal, state, and local levels has taken the spotlight in public safety efforts. In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, many law enforcement agencies (LEAs) shifted more resources toward developing CT and HS capabilities, and the federal government continues to support these efforts with grants provided through the Department of Homeland Security. …”

“…The application of nanotechnology in food has also gained great importance in recent years in view of its potential application to improve production of food crops, enhance nutrition, packaging and food safety overall. The new materials, products and applications are anticipated to bring lots of improvements to the food and related sectors, impacting agriculture and food production, food processing, distribution, storage, sanitation as well as the development of innovative products and sensors for effective detection of contaminants. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- 5.1.4 Electricity for PHEV Use -- 5.2 PHEV Architectures -- 5.3 Equivalent Electric Range of Blended PHEVs -- 5.4 Fuel Economy of PHEVs -- 5.4.1 Well‐to‐Wheel Efficiency -- 5.4.2 PHEV Fuel Economy -- 5.4.3 Utility Factor -- 5.5 Power Management of PHEVs -- 5.6 PHEV Design and Component Sizing -- 5.7 Component Sizing of EREVs -- 5.8 Component Sizing of Blended PHEVs -- 5.9 HEV to PHEV Conversions -- 5.9.1 Replacing the Existing Battery Pack -- 5.9.2 Adding an Extra Battery Pack -- 5.9.3 Converting Conventional Vehicles to PHEVs -- 5.10 Other Topics on PHEVs -- 5.10.1 End-of-Life Battery for Electric Power Grid Support -- 5.10.2 Cold Start Emissions Reduction in PHEVs -- 5.10.3 Cold Weather/Hot Weather Performance Enhancement in PHEVs -- 5.10.4 PHEV Maintenance -- 5.10.5 Safety of PHEVs -- 5.11 Vehicle-to-Grid Technology -- 5.11.1 PHEV Battery Charging -- 5.11.2 Impact of G2V -- 5.11.3 The Concept of V2G -- 5.11.4 Advantages of V2G -- 5.11.5 Case Studies of V2G -- 5.12 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Special Hybrid Vehicles -- 6.1 Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles -- 6.1.1 Regenerative Braking in HHVs -- 6.2 Off-Road HEVs -- 6.2.1 Hybrid Excavators -- 6.2.2 Hybrid Excavator Design Considerations -- 6.3 Diesel HEVs -- 6.4 Electric or Hybrid Ships, Aircraft, and Locomotives -- 6.4.1 Ships -- 6.4.2 Aircraft -- 6.4.3 Locomotives -- 6.5 Other Industrial Utility Application Vehicles -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 7 HEV Applications for Military Vehicles -- 7.1 Why HEVs Can Be Beneficial for Military Applications -- 7.2 Ground Vehicle Applications -- 7.2.1 Architecture - Series, Parallel, Complex -- 7.2.2 Vehicles That Are of Most Benefit -- 7.3 Non-Ground-Vehicle Military Applications…”

“…Eight new cases in this edition include Facebook's (mis)use of customer data, the impact of COVID-19 on higher education, the opioid epidemic, the rise of Uber, the rapid growth of AI, safety concerns over the Boeing 737, the Wells Fargo false saving accounts scandal, and plastics being dumped into the ocean. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…. -- The Panic of 1907 -- The Great Depression -- World War II -- Arab oil embargo and Watergate/Nixon's resignation -- 9/11 terrorist attacks and recession -- 2008 financial crisis -- 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic -- Mistakes Made . . . and Lessons to Carry With You -- Chapter 3 Coping with Personal Crises -- When a Crisis Comes Calling -- Losing your job or a significant source of income -- Facing a medical crisis -- Caring for elderly parents unexpectedly -- Splitting from your spouse -- Coping with the death of a spouse -- Dealing with a natural disaster -- Success Plans for Personal Crises and Life Changes -- Keeping your big picture in mind -- Considering a comprehensive checklist -- Part 2 Crisis Mode: Accessing Safety Nets and Emergency Measures -- Chapter 4 Your Safety Nets -- Taking Stock of Your Resources -- Surveying your accessible money and spending options -- Finding assistance from family -- Ensuring adequate insurance coverage…”

“…Re-licensing of existing nuclear plants, consistent with safety standards, could ensure nuclear power plays a continuing role, even if new plants remain uneconomic. …”

“…The country has a flexible power system, but future growth requires fine-tuning of market rules in favour of even more flexibility, demand response, smart and effective electricity retail and distribution While security of supply is well ensured by effective markets, an energy-constraint system can benefit from market-based risk managements tools, including a safety net for dry years as well as access to global LNG markets This review analyses the energy policy challenges facing New Zealand and provides recommendations to help guide the country towards a more secure, sustainable and affordable energy future…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Deaths due to assault among men and women -- Figure 2.39. Feelings of safety among men and women -- Figure 2.40. Feelings of safety among people of different ages -- Subjective well-being -- Figure 2.41. …”

“…Most retirement income systems have several components; some of these may be actuarially fair or actuarially neutral but others, notably safety-nets to protect retirees from poverty, will by definition not fulfil the conditions of actuarial fairness or neutrality. …”

“…Understand PC components, including motherboards, processors, memory, power, storage, audio, video, and I/O devices Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and fix desktop and notebook PC hardware Install and configure Windows Vista and other Windows operating systems Use Windows utilities to troubleshoot and fix operating system problems Understand essential networking technologies, devices, protocols, cabling, and connections Set up small office/home office networks, including Internet and Wi-Fi connections Troubleshoot and fix failed client-side network connections Secure computers and networks, identify security problems, and eliminate viruses and malware Detect and solve the most common printing problems Perform essential preventive maintenance Master essential safety and operational procedures for PC technicians Prepare yourself effectively for exam day ¿ ¿CD Features 200 Practice Questions Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers Multiple test modes Random questions and order of answers Coverage of each A+ exam objective…”

“…Computer-Related Risks addresses problems involving reliability, safety, security, privacy, and human well-being. It includes analyses of why these cases happened and discussions of what might be done to avoid recurrences of similar events. …”

“…Pays attention to security and best practices to ensure safety of your data…”

“…Based on examples from their consulting work and research into successful business practices, Perry Piscione and Crawley's The People Equation enables leaders to create a culture where psychological safety is a given, risk taking is embraced, and collaboration between highly competent people is nurtured. …”

“…Understand exactly how templates behave, and avoid common pitfalls Use templates to write more efficient, flexible, and maintainable software Master today’s most effective idioms and techniques Reuse source code without compromising performance or safety Benefit from utilities for generic programming in the C++ Standard Library Preview the upcoming concepts feature The companion website, tmplbook.com , contains sample code and additional updates…”

“…Learn how analytics can make a difference in: Smart cities to manage energy, the environment, traffic, parking, structures, waste, safety, and crowds Smart energy to enable sustainable and efficient offerings that provide substantial benefits for both providers and customers Healthcare to address the aging population, growing shortage of physicians, and rising costs through connected health Manufacturing for producing higher quality products, creating new lines of business, reducing time-to-market, and increasing revenue growth Transportation to address the increasing demand through collaborative consumption, connected cars, and the potential for autonomous vehicles…”

“…UrbEx photography is one of the most challenging genres to shoot due to the dark environments, unpredictable circumstances, and various threats to one’s safety. Preparation is key and time can be limited for pulling off great shots. …”

“…Practical insights and examples drawn from real-world experiences give you a glimpse into life on the job, as you solidify your understanding of crucial hardware and operating system maintenance and troubleshooting, practice effective communication, enhance your job skills, and get up to speed on safety, security, and environmental issues. Exam highlights show you what to expect on the big day, and end-of chapter reviews help you grasp the major points in the material. …”