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“…Learn the high-level features of FileMaker Pro Advanced. Keep your data safe. Set privileges and allow data sharing with FileMaker’s streamlined security features…”

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“…Profiles 10 highly successful hedge fund managers Addresses the Madoff scandal, as well as other lesser known Ponzi schemes, and analyzes the ripple effect felt throughout the industry as a result of these and other scandals Despite the performance of some of these funds in the last few years, hedge funds are here to stay. In this Third Edition, Getting Started in Hedge Funds , Strachman provides an updated "how-to" guide for investors interested in hedge funds in this era of "new normal."…”

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“…Learn how the Linux ecosystem is structured Set up a local area network (LAN) Enable smartphones and tablets to safely connect to your LAN Manage fundamental subsystems and essential tasks Secure remote access and build a firewall/internet gateway Manage users and groups, and filesystems and partitions Rescue nonbooting systems Manage name services and the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)…”

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“…Fund your business for success and future growth Use SEO strategically to drive traffic to a well-designed site Market your business effectively as an entrepreneur Stand out, build customer relationships, and sell on social media Keep up with ecommerce trends to stay a step ahead With some guidance, you can find your market niche, create a business plan, and decide on a revenue model. …”

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“…The focus is more on enabling the implementation of the Six Sigma tools by providing illustrations, tables, application examples, and templates as well as Minitab and Excel data files for project work and exercises in the soft form on a CD accompanying the book. The templates carried in the book include the Sigma calculator, Six Sigma project review checklist, process mapping, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, project charter, and measurement systems analysis (Gauge R&R Study). …”