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Fashion Bags and Accessories: Creative Design and Production
by Darla-Jane GilroyFashion Bags and Accessories explores fashion bags and related accessories, such as purses, wallets, clutches, cases, gloves and belts, through various approaches to creative design, product development, technological innovation, materials development, component design (hardware) and branding. Readers will become familiar with key constructions and gain grounding in both traditional craft-making techniques and contemporary digital manufacturing process. Traditional accessory materials like leather are considered alongside new and emerging sustainable materials. Key elements of fashion bags and accessories like component design, signature branding and logo design are also covered in depth. Primarily aimed at students on fashion design, product design, or specialized accessories courses, the book will also be a go-to reference for professionals wishing to move into or evolve in this product area.
Basic Welding for Farm and Ranch: Essential Tools and Techniques for Repairing and Fabricating Farm Equipment
by William GalveryThis guidebook to the essential tools and skills needed for basic welding teaches even the novice everything they need to know to do it themselves, with projects and techniques specially tailored for farm and ranch equipment fabrication and repairs.
Climate Change is an Opportunity: Why We Need Principled Capitalism
by David BlockleyWe have an imperative, as never before, to change our ways. Climate change is presenting the entire human race with its greatest ever existential challenge. Like many I feel a growing sense of looming disaster. Yes, we are making some progress, but past agreements are not delivering. In this book I put a case for a new form of principled capitalism based on moral principles rather than utility and profit. I propose ten pillars that include systems thinking as citizens of the world and embracing Modern Monetary theory to guide decisions about macroeconomics and national debt.
Climate Change is an Opportunity: Why We Need Principled Capitalism
by David BlockleyWe have an imperative, as never before, to change our ways. Climate change is presenting the entire human race with its greatest ever existential challenge. Like many I feel a growing sense of looming disaster. Yes, we are making some progress, but past agreements are not delivering. In this book I put a case for a new form of principled capitalism based on moral principles rather than utility and profit. I propose ten pillars that include systems thinking as citizens of the world and embracing Modern Monetary theory to guide decisions about macroeconomics and national debt.
Fundamentals of Taxation for Individuals and Business Entities: A Practical Approach
by null Gregory A. Carnes null Suzanne YoungbergFUNDAMENTALS OF TAXATION An innovative approach to understanding the federal income tax laws and using them to develop tax-efficient strategies for individuals and businesses. Present the big picture with a practice-based approach to understanding tax laws so students can develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that prepare them for the real world. Fundamentals of Taxation — Individuals and Business Entities, 2025 Edition introduces a logical foundation for the income tax system so students can understand why a law exists and how to apply the law to practical tax problems. Professional skill-building exercises develop critical thinking and communication skills and the ability to identify and address ethical dilemmas, preparing students to be effective tax professionals. AN INTERACTIVE, MULTIMEDIA LEARNING EXPERIENCE This textbook includes access to an interactive, multimedia e-text. Videos and Animations Fundamentals of Taxation for Individuals — Business Entities, 2025 Edition integrates abundant video content developed to complement the text and engage readers more deeply. Content Review Videos provide a detailed review of each learning objective in each chapter and help students learn key concepts and an understanding of tax laws, the big picture, and the Why behind it. Provide confidence-building opportunities with a wide range of practice problems and author-created Solution Walkthrough Videos that give step-by-step instruction on how to complete problems like those in the text. References in the text show when an end-of-chapter problem should be worked so students can immediately apply what they just learned. Task-Based Simulation Problems include realistic source documents such as 1099s, W-2s, invoices, and legal agreements that students use to solve problems. Self-Tests and Practice Questions The e-text also includes self-scoring concept check quizzes. Downloadable Figures These appear throughout the e-text, enabling students to see and work with tax forms and legal agreements.
Introduction to Personal Finance: Beginning Your Financial Journey
by null John E. Grable null Lance PalmerEvery financial decision we make impacts our lives. Introduction to Personal Finance: Beginning Your Financial Journey, 3rd Edition is designed to help students avoid early financial mistakes and provide the tools needed to secure a strong foundation for the future. Using engaging visuals and a modular approach, instructors can easily customize their course with topics that matter most to their students. This course empowers students to define their personal values and make smart financial decisions that help them achieve their goals.
Managing Projects (Management Practice Essentials)
by Alec Waterworth Carl GavinManaging Projects serves as a comprehensive guide to the practice of project management, offering insights and methodologies useful to both novices and seasoned practitioners.Each chapter is dedicated to a key component of project management, taking the reader through each stage involved in successful project delivery, from project initiation and planning to execution and closure. It also delves into the history of project management, acknowledging how the field has adapted to modern methods of working and the impact of this evolution on contemporary practices.The book aims to: Provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of project management principles, especially for those new to the field Examine various project management methodologies, including both traditional and modern approaches, to give readers a broad perspective Offer case studies and practical examples to demonstrate the application of project management principles in various scenarios Emphasise the importance of balancing technical skills with the socio-cultural dynamics and leadership that influence project success Suitable for professionals as well as postgraduate and executive education students, Managing Projects serves as an invaluable resource for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge in the field of project management.
Managing Projects (Management Practice Essentials)
by Alec Waterworth Carl GavinManaging Projects serves as a comprehensive guide to the practice of project management, offering insights and methodologies useful to both novices and seasoned practitioners.Each chapter is dedicated to a key component of project management, taking the reader through each stage involved in successful project delivery, from project initiation and planning to execution and closure. It also delves into the history of project management, acknowledging how the field has adapted to modern methods of working and the impact of this evolution on contemporary practices.The book aims to: Provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of project management principles, especially for those new to the field Examine various project management methodologies, including both traditional and modern approaches, to give readers a broad perspective Offer case studies and practical examples to demonstrate the application of project management principles in various scenarios Emphasise the importance of balancing technical skills with the socio-cultural dynamics and leadership that influence project success Suitable for professionals as well as postgraduate and executive education students, Managing Projects serves as an invaluable resource for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge in the field of project management.
COVID-19 and the Informal Economy
by Marthaalter ChenThis is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO licence. It is free to read at Oxford Scholarship Online and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. A key challenge for the post-COVID global economy is whether the disproportionate impact of the crisis on informal workers, who form the majority of the world's workforce, will be acknowledged. Or whether harmful and negative stereotypes will persist. Today, despite the role of these essential frontline workers - producing, processing, selling, cooking and delivering food, providing cleaning, childcare, eldercare, healthcare, transport, waste removal, and other essential services - many observers consider the informal economy to be non-compliant (resisting registration and taxation) and associate it with low productivity (a drag on the economy) or with crime (illegal activities) and grime (blight on modern cities). Yet, most informal workers are working poor trying to earn an honest living in often hostile environments. Most suffered severe declines in work and earnings during successive waves of the COVID pandemic, and related restrictions and recessions, and have gone deeper into debt and depleted their savings and assets in order to survive. This book explores and informs answers to that key challenge. It presents findings on the impact of the COVID crisis on informal workers in Asia, Africa, and North and Latin America. The chapters of the volume analyse the impact of the COVID crisis on informal workers, interrogate whether and which economic recovery plans and schemes include informal workers, and explore what a more inclusive economic recovery and reforms might look like.
DevOps Unleashed with Git and GitHub: Automate, collaborate, and innovate to enhance your DevOps workflow and development experience
by Yuki HattoriUnlock the full potential of your team with Git mastery, seamless DevOps workflows, and the power of AI integrationKey FeaturesGain a comprehensive understanding of Git, GitHub, and DevOps with practical implementation tipsEmbark on a holistic exploration of DevOps workflows, scaling, DevSecOps, and GitHub CopilotDiscover the best practices for optimizing processes and team productivityPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionGit and GitHub are absolutely crucial for DevOps, playing a multifaceted role in streamlining the software development lifecycle and enabling smoother collaboration between development and operations teams. DevOps Unleashed with Git and GitHub enables you to harness the power of Git and GitHub to streamline workflows, drive collaboration, and fuel innovation. Authored by an expert from GitHub, the book starts by guiding you through Git fundamentals and delving into DevOps and the developer experience. As you progress, you’ll understand how to leverage GitHub's collaboration and automation features, and even use GitHub Copilot for enhanced productivity. You'll also learn how to bridge the DevOps gap, maintain code quality, and implement robust security measures. Additionally, hands-on exercises will equip you to elevate your developer experience, foster teamwork, and drive innovation at the speed of DevOps. By the end of this DevOps book, you’ll have mastered the Git fundamentals, conquered collaboration challenges, and unleashed the power of GitHub as you transform your DevOps workflows.What you will learnMaster the fundamentals of Git and GitHubUnlock DevOps principles that drive automation, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/ CD), and monitoringFacilitate seamless cross-team collaborationBoost productivity using GitHub ActionsMeasure and improve development velocityLeverage the GitHub Copilot AI tool to elevate your developer experienceWho this book is forIf you’re aiming to enhance collaboration, productivity, and DevOps practices to enrich your development experience, this book is for you. Novice DevOps engineers will be able resolve their doubts surrounding Git and GitHub errors, while IT admins and system engineers will be able to effortlessly embrace DevOps principles with pragmatic insights. For infrastructure engineers looking to delve into cloud-based collaboration and optimal management practices, this book provides valuable knowledge to facilitate a seamless transition into the DevOps landscape.
Mastering Prometheus: Gain expert tips to monitoring your infrastructure, applications, and services
by William HegedusLearn how to effectively implement, manage, and optimize Prometheus for monitoring your systemsKey FeaturesAchieve high availability with Prometheus by using ThanosIntegrate Prometheus into your broader observability stack with OpenTelemetryTweak, tune, and debug Prometheus to reliably scale without limitsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionWith an increased focus on observability and reliability, establishing a scalable and reliable monitoring environment is more important than ever. Over the last decade, Prometheus has emerged as the leading open-source, time-series based monitoring software catering to this demand. This book is your guide to scaling, operating, and extending Prometheus from small on-premises workloads to multi-cloud globally distributed workloads and everything in between. Starting with an introduction to Prometheus and its role in observability, the book provides a walkthrough of its deployment. You’ll explore Prometheus’s query language and TSDB data model, followed by dynamic service discovery for monitoring targets and refining alerting through custom templates and formatting. The book then demonstrates horizontal scaling of Prometheus via sharding and federation, while equipping you with debugging techniques and strategies to fine-tune data ingestion. Advancing through the chapters, you’ll manage Prometheus at scale through CI validations and templating with Jsonnet, and integrate Prometheus with other projects such as OpenTelemetry, Thanos, VictoriaMetrics, and Mimir. By the end of this book, you’ll have practical knowledge of Prometheus and its ecosystem, which will help you discern when, why, and how to scale it to meet your ever-growing needs.What you will learnDeploy Prometheus and Node Exporter to public clouds and KubernetesGain in-depth knowledge of how Prometheus’s underlying code worksBuild your own custom service-discovery providers for PrometheusDebug Prometheus performance issues to identify cardinality issues in your environmentUse VictoriaMetrics and/or Grafana Mimir for remote storage of Prometheus dataDefine and implement SLO-based alertingWho this book is forThe book is for site reliability engineers (SREs), developers, and platform engineers involved in the monitoring and observability of their team or company’s systems. A background in Prometheus is assumed, so the book dedicates minimal time to the basics of getting Prometheus up and running. Whether you aim to expand monitoring capabilities, streamline configuration management, or enhance integration with existing tools, this book will help you maximize the potential of your Prometheus monitoring stack.
The Complete Power BI Interview Guide: A modern approach to acing the data analyst interview and landing your dream job
by Sandielly Ortega Polanco Gogula Aryalingam Abu Bakar AlviBuild your career in data analytics with this ultimate guide to excelling as a Power BI professionalKey FeaturesSeize your dream job with expert guidance for interview preparation and valuable tipsNavigate the hiring process confidently with a proven step-by-step approachStand out from the competition by honing your technical skills and interview strategiesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionIn our increasingly data-driven world, the demand for skilled data analysts and Power BI developers has surged, driven by the growing reliance on data-driven decision-making across industries. The Complete Power BI Interview Guide adopts an all-encompassing approach to empowering job seekers to excel in Power BI interviews and secure their desired roles. Whether you're just starting your career journey or transitioning into a data analytics role, this guide is an indispensable resource. This book equips you with the knowledge and strategies to effectively navigate the competitive job market. From creating an outstanding online professional profile to optimizing your resume and building a compelling work portfolio, you'll learn how to establish a strong personal brand. The essentials of Power BI, including data preparation, data modeling, DAX programming, expert report development, and impactful storytelling, are covered in-depth through real-world examples and valuable tips. By the end of this book, you'll have the confidence to interview for Power BI roles, navigate technical assessments, answer behavioral questions, and tackle case studies. You’ll have gained the competitive edge needed to succeed in the data analytics job market and stay ahead of industry trends for career advancement.What you will learnElevate your profile presentation with standout techniquesNavigate the Power BI job market strategically for job hunting successCultivate essential soft skills for career growthExplore the complete analytics development cycle in Power BIMaster key Power BI development concepts in core areasGain insights into HR interviews, salary negotiations, and onboarding proceduresWho this book is forThis book is for data enthusiasts and professionals aspiring to secure interviews for roles such as data analyst, business intelligence analyst or developer, and Power BI-related positions. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced practitioner, this book provides valuable insights and strategies to enhance your Power BI skills and succeed in the hiring process. Basic knowledge of Power BI and data analytics, coupled with a drive to create impactful Power BI solutions with precise data insights, will help you make the most of this book.
Engineering Data Mesh in Azure Cloud: Implement data mesh using Microsoft Azure's Cloud Adoption Framework
by Aniruddha DeswandikarOvercome data mesh adoption challenges using the cloud-scale analytics framework and make your data analytics landscape agile and efficient by using standard architecture patterns for diverse analytical workloads Key FeaturesDelve into core data mesh concepts and apply them to real-world situationsSafely reassess and redesign your framework for seamless data mesh integrationConquer practical challenges, from domain organization to building data contractsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionDecentralizing data and centralizing governance are practical, scalable, and modern approaches to data analytics. However, implementing a data mesh can feel like changing the engine of a moving car. Most organizations struggle to start and get caught up in the concept of data domains, spending months trying to organize domains. This is where Engineering Data Mesh in Azure Cloud can help. The book starts by assessing your existing framework before helping you architect a practical design. As you progress, you’ll focus on the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure and the cloud-scale analytics framework, which will help you quickly set up a landing zone for your data mesh in the cloud. The book also resolves common challenges related to the adoption and implementation of a data mesh faced by real customers. It touches on the concepts of data contracts and helps you build practical data contracts that work for your organization. The last part of the book covers some common architecture patterns used for modern analytics frameworks such as artificial intelligence (AI). By the end of this book, you’ll be able to transform existing analytics frameworks into a streamlined data mesh using Microsoft Azure, thereby navigating challenges and implementing advanced architecture patterns for modern analytics workloads.What you will learnBuild a strategy to implement a data mesh in Azure CloudPlan your data mesh journey to build a collaborative analytics platformAddress challenges in designing, building, and managing data contractsGet to grips with monitoring and governing a data meshUnderstand how to build a self-service portal for analyticsDesign and implement a secure data mesh architectureResolve practical challenges related to data mesh adoptionWho this book is forThis book is for chief data officers and data architects of large and medium-size organizations who are struggling to maintain silos of data and analytics projects. Data architects and data engineers looking to understand data mesh and how it can help their organizations democratize data and analytics will also benefit from this book. Prior knowledge of managing centralized analytical systems, as well as experience with building data lakes, data warehouses, data pipelines, data integrations, and transformations is needed to get the most out of this book.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 AI for Business Insights: Transform your business processes with the practical implementation of Dynamics 365 AI modules
by Dmitry ShargorodskyStreamline your business operations by leveraging AI across key functions using practical examples and insightful case studiesKey FeaturesUncover the practical applications of Dynamics 365 AI across sales, customer service, marketing, and financeExplore Dynamics 365’s integration with advanced AI tools such as OpenAI, Azure Open AI, and MS CopilotLearn from real-world examples and case studiesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionIf there is one hot topic being discussed in every boardroom meeting today, it’s AI. With Microsoft Dynamics 365 AI proving to be a game-changer, it’s essential for business professionals to master this tool. Microsoft Dynamics 365 AI for Business Insights will help you harness AI across key business functions to streamline processes and enhance customer experiences. Written by a seasoned professional with 15+ years of experience, this book guides you through Dynamics 365 AI’s practical applications across sales, customer service, marketing, and finance departments. You'll learn how to enhance customer experiences, streamline sales processes, optimize marketing strategies, and improve financial forecasting. This book also explores the integration of generative AI tools such as OpenAI Service, Azure Open AI, language models, and Microsoft Copilot within the Dynamics 365 ecosystem. With real-world examples, case studies, and expert insights, you’ll discover the transformative potential of this powerful toolkit. As well as driving sales insights and implementing fraud protection, you’ll explore emerging AI trends, Microsoft's roadmap for Dynamics 365 AI, and the upcoming features. By the end, you’ll be all set to unlock new growth opportunities using Dynamics 365 AI.What you will learnOvercome common challenges in Dynamics 365 AI implementation with easeDelve into the practical applications of advanced generative AI toolsIntegrate cutting-edge tools such as OpenAI Service, Azure Open AI, language models, and Microsoft Copilot with Dynamics 365 AIDerive insights from real-world examples of successful AI implementationDiscover best practices and strategies for leveraging AI to find useful business insights and enhance operationsExplore Microsoft's roadmap for Dynamics 365 AI and the forthcoming trends in AI for businessWho this book is forThis book is for Dynamics 365 consultants, architects, and IT managers, willing to implement AI in their organizations. Business consultants advising on business technology, especially those focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365, will find it useful for enhancing their skills. A basic understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and its suite of business applications will be beneficial as the book’s focus is on implementing the tool’s AI modules. Familiarity with the principles of artificial intelligence and how it is applied in a business context will also be helpful.
Google Cloud Digital Leader Certification Guide: A comprehensive study guide to Google Cloud concepts and technologies
by Bruno Beraldo RodriguesGain the expertise needed for the Google Cloud Digital Leader certification with the help of industry insights, effective testing strategies, and exam questions designed to help you make informed tech decisions aligned with business goalsKey FeaturesLearn about data management, AI, monetization, security, and the significance of infrastructure modernizationBuild a solid foundation in Google Cloud, covering all technical essentials necessary for a Google Cloud Digital LeaderTest your knowledge of cloud and digital transformation through realistic exam questionsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionTo thrive in today's world, leaders and technologists must understand how technology shapes businesses. As organizations shift from self-hosted to cloud-native solutions, embracing serverless systems, strategizing data use, and defining monetization becomes imperative. The Google Cloud Digital Leader Certification Guide lays a solid foundation of industry knowledge, focused on the Google Cloud platform and the innovative ways in which customers leverage its technologies. The book starts by helping you grasp the essence of digital transformation within the Google Cloud context. You’ll then cover core components of the platform, such as infrastructure and application modernization, data innovation, and best practices for environment management and security. With a series of practice exam questions included, this book ensures that you build comprehensive knowledge and prepare to certify as a Google Cloud Digital Leader. Going beyond the exam essentials, you’ll also explore how companies are modernizing infrastructure, data ecosystems, and teams in order to capitalize on new market opportunities through platform expertise, best practices, and real-world scenarios. By the end of this book, you'll have learned everything you need to pass the Google Cloud Digital Leader certification exam and have a reference guide for future requirements.What you will learnLeverage Google Cloud’s AI and ML solutions to create business valueIdentify Google Cloud solutions for data management and smart analyticsAcquire the skills necessary to modernize infrastructure and applications on GCPUnderstand the value of APIs and their applications in cloud environmentsMaster financial governance and implement best practices for cost managementUnderstand the cloud security approach and benefits of Google Cloud securityFind out how IT operations must adapt to thrive in the cloudWho this book is forThis Google Cloud fundamentals book is suitable for individuals with both technical and non-technical backgrounds looking for a starting point to pursue more advanced Google Cloud certifications. No prior experience is required to get started with this book; only a keen interest in learning and exploring cloud concepts, with a focus on Google Cloud.
The 4 Day Week Handbook: Your Guide to Happy Staff, Smarter Working and a Productivity Miracle
by Joe RyleA practical guide to reaping the benefits of a four-day working week Reveals both the challenges and advantages of smarter working Features productivity tips, real-life case studies and resources Expert author who runs the UK's 4-Day Week Campaign
Sustaining Tanzania's Economic Development: A Firm and Household Perspective (WIDER Studies in Development Economics)
by Oliver MorrisseyThis is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO licence. It is free to read at Oxford Academic and is offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. This book investigates the performance of firms and households in Tanzania and the strategies they adopt to navigate shocks, achieve sustainability, and build resilience in order to sustain their growth and development. The contributions take into account competitiveness and productivity for firms, and income or welfare for households. Has the ability to navigate successfully through shocks and a changing economic environment improved over the past two decades? What are the lessons for managing and recovering from shocks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic? Chapters cover a range of issues including competitiveness and value chains as determinants of (export) trade performance and the importance of technology, innovation, linkages, and value chains for the resilience and sustainability of firms. Trends in household income diversification and rural livelihoods, and improvements in financial inclusion, particularly through digital financial innovations such as mobile money services, promote the resilience and sustainability of households. Gender and regional, especially urban-rural, differences are incorporated. Cross-cutting themes emerge: the need for modern technology and infrastructure to increase the productivity and employment of firms; the role of investment in human capital in reducing gender inequalities and equipping workers and entrepreneurs with relevant skills; and the importance of access to resources for innovation. The performance of Tanzanian firms has gradually improved since 2000 - although many challenges remain - and this has benefitted households through employment opportunities; the COVID-19 pandemic was however a significant shock to the economy and progress stalled or reversed as a result. Tanzania, like many countries, faces a challenging future but is better positioned to do so than it has been.
Efficient Cloud FinOps: A practical guide to cloud financial management and optimization with AWS, Azure, and GCP
by Alfonso San Sánchez Danny Obando GarcíaExplore cloud economics and cost optimization for Azure, AWS, and GCP with this practical guide covering methods, strategies, best practices, and real-world examples, bridging theory and applicationKey FeaturesLearn cost optimization best practices on different cloud services using FinOps principles and examplesGain hands-on expertise in improving cost estimations and devising cost reduction plans for Azure, AWS, and GCPAnalyze case studies that illustrate the application of FinOps in diverse real-world scenariosPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionIn response to the escalating challenges of cloud adoption, where balancing costs and maximizing cloud values is paramount, FinOps practices have emerged as the cornerstone of fi nancial optimization. This book serves as your comprehensive guide to understanding how FinOps is implemented in organizations worldwide through team collaboration and proper cloud governance. Presenting FinOps from a practical point of view, covering the three phases—inform, optimize, and operate—this book demonstrates an end-to-end methodology for optimizing costs and performing financial management in the cloud. You’ll learn how to design KPIs and dashboards for judicious cost allocation, covering key features of cloud services such as reserved instances, rightsizing, scaling, and automation for cost optimization. This book further simplifi es architectural concepts and best practices, enabling you to design superior and more optimized solutions. Finally, you’ll discover potential synergies and future challenges, from the integration of artifi cial intelligence to cloud sustainability considerations, to prepare for the future of cloud FinOps. By the end of this book, you’ll have built the expertise to seamlessly implement FinOps practices across major public clouds, armed with insights and ideas to propel your organization toward business growth.What you will learnExamine challenges in cloud adoption and cost optimizationGain insight into the integration of FinOps within organizationsExplore the synergies between FinOps and DevOps, IaC, and change managementLeverage tools such as Azure Advisor, AWS CUDOS, and GCP cost reportsEstimate and optimize costs using cloud services key features and best practicesImplement cost dashboards and reports to improve visibility and controlUnderstand FinOps roles and processes crucial for organizational successApply FinOps through real-life examples and multicloud architecturesWho this book is forThis book is for cloud engineers, cloud and solutions architects, as well as DevOps and SysOps engineers interested in learning more about FinOps and cloud financial management for efficiently architecting, designing, and operating software solutions and infrastructure using the public clouds. Additionally, team leads, project managers, and financial teams aiming to optimize cloud resources will also find this book useful. Prior knowledge of cloud computing and major public clouds is assumed.
Health for All Policies: The Co-Benefits of Intersectoral Action (European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies)
by Scott L. Greer Michelle Falkenbach Josep Figueras Matthias WismarFactors outside of healthcare services determine our health and this involves many different sectors. Health for All Policies changes the argument about inter-sectoral action, from one focusing on health and the health sector to one based on co-benefits – a 'Health for All Policies' approach. It uses the Sustainable Development Goals as the framework for identifying goals across sectors and summarizes evidence along two causal axes. One is the impact of improved health status on other SDGs, e.g. better educational and employment results. The other is the impact of health systems and policies on other sectors. The 'Health for All Policies' approach advocated in this book is thus a call to improve health to achieve goals beyond health and for the health sector itself to do better in understanding and directing its impact on the world beyond the healthcare it provides. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Skilled Immigrants in the Textile and Fashion Industries: Stories from a Globe-Spanning History
by Nazanin Hedayat MunroeWith contributions from leading experts, this edited collection presents original research on the skills brought by immigrant communities to the textile and fashion industries, from the early modern to postmodern periods in Asia and the Islamic World, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.Manufacturing of textiles and apparel is arduous work, which historically depended on skilled artisans, inexpensive labor, and the introduction of labor-saving technology. Immigrant communities supplied much of the work force, bringing their own skill sets to new locations, leading to the development of new manufacturing centers and an increase in both production and technical expertise. Throughout the volume, the role of migration and immigrant involvement in manufacturing is also examined in relation to trade, politics, and socio-religious circumstances prompting relocation.Deconstructing the question of provenance by examining the cultural identity of migrant populations, the research brings to light ongoing dilemmas and practices of diaspora communities. By analyzing material, mythical, and technical aspects of textile and apparel production, contributors create a new narrative about textile- and garment-making as a collective endeavor, requiring diversity of skill and methodology to thrive.
Extending Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps with Power Platform: Integrate Power Platform solutions to maximize the efficiency of your Finance & Operations projects
by Adrià Ariste SantacreuUnlock the potential of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations apps by creating innovative solutions that can enhance the performance of your projectsKey FeaturesLearn how to leverage Power Platform tools with Dynamics 365 Finance & OperationsWork on real-world use cases and discover ways to maximize the potential of Power PlatformAdopt a low-code approach to expedite the development process and enhance the overall maintainability of F&O projectsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionUncover the synergy between Microsoft Power Platform and its integration with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) with this essential guide to implementing low-code and no-code concepts to not only extend and enhance F&O but also improve maintainability and speed up development. Systematically exploring Power Platform, this book covers topics such as Dataverse, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI using real-world scenarios in Dynamics 365 F&O to offer practical insights. You’ll then master the integration of F&O and Power Platform using dual-write and virtual tables, and delve into process automation with Power Automate. The book further deepens your proficiency in Power Apps by showing you how they can be used to extend the F&O functionality and incorporate artificial intelligence using AI Builder and its pre-trained AI models ready to use with your data. Throughout, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the diverse components of Power Platform and how they can transform your Dynamics 365 F&O experience. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to fully harness the immense potential of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 F&O.What you will learnGet to grips with integrating Dynamics 365 F&O with DataverseDiscover the benefits of using Power Automate with Dynamics 365 F&OUnderstand Power Apps as a means to extend the functionality of Dynamics 365 F&OBuild your skills to implement Azure Data Lake Storage for Power BI reportingExplore AI Builder and its integration with Power Automate Flows and Power AppsGain insights into environment management, governance, and application lifecycle management (ALM) for Dataverse and the Power PlatformWho this book is forThis book is for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations consultants, as well as Power Platform consultants eager to harness the diverse tools from Power Platform in their F&O projects. If you are a technical or solutions architect, you’ll find this book useful for acquainting yourself with techniques for addressing business requirements using the Power Platform tools.
The 10 Rules of Highly Effective Pricing: How to Transform Your Price Management to Boost Profits
by Danilo ZattaTransform your organisation’s pricing strategy to take advantage of exciting new opportunities to unlock profitable growth In The Ten Rules of Highly Effective Pricing, renowned pricing strategist Danilo Zatta delivers an insightful and effective roadmap to taking control of your organisation’s monetization strategies and boosting profits. The author explains the 10 key elements to transform your price management; such as making pricing a CEO priority, instilling a culture of profit, selling value, differentiating prices, setting up the pricing governance, avoiding price wars and other rules to help capture opportunities for extraordinary profit and growth that companies not observing these rules simply miss out on. In this authoritative yet easy-to-read book, you’ll explore inspiring case studies of real-world companies that have realised the tremendous potential of pricing transformation to unlock their firms’ latent profitability. You’ll also discover the foundational pricing concepts you need to understand if you aim to drive incredible results in your company’s top- and bottom lines. This book also offers: All the necessary ingredients for a successful, company-wide pricing transformation Clear explanations of the key elements that determine successful pricing - and how to maximize profitability at the pricing level Strategies for identifying present and future monetization opportunities Techniques for generating immediate wins, as well as strategies for generating long-term advantage A can’t-miss resource for managers, founders, executives, directors, and entrepreneurs with a stake in driving growth and profitability in their firms, The Ten Rules of Highly Effective Pricing will also earn a place on the bookshelves of business and management students learning about contemporary pricing strategy. 'Company marketers spend a lot of time on promotion and take pricing for granted. Zatta's new book The 10 Rules of Highly Effective Pricing will help wake up company marketers to the profit coming from creative pricing.’ - Philip Kotler, S. C. Johnson Distinguished Professor of International Marketing, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
The 10 Rules of Highly Effective Pricing: How to Transform Your Price Management to Boost Profits
by Danilo ZattaTransform your organisation’s pricing strategy to take advantage of exciting new opportunities to unlock profitable growth In The Ten Rules of Highly Effective Pricing, renowned pricing strategist Danilo Zatta delivers an insightful and effective roadmap to taking control of your organisation’s monetization strategies and boosting profits. The author explains the 10 key elements to transform your price management; such as making pricing a CEO priority, instilling a culture of profit, selling value, differentiating prices, setting up the pricing governance, avoiding price wars and other rules to help capture opportunities for extraordinary profit and growth that companies not observing these rules simply miss out on. In this authoritative yet easy-to-read book, you’ll explore inspiring case studies of real-world companies that have realised the tremendous potential of pricing transformation to unlock their firms’ latent profitability. You’ll also discover the foundational pricing concepts you need to understand if you aim to drive incredible results in your company’s top- and bottom lines. This book also offers: All the necessary ingredients for a successful, company-wide pricing transformation Clear explanations of the key elements that determine successful pricing - and how to maximize profitability at the pricing level Strategies for identifying present and future monetization opportunities Techniques for generating immediate wins, as well as strategies for generating long-term advantage A can’t-miss resource for managers, founders, executives, directors, and entrepreneurs with a stake in driving growth and profitability in their firms, The Ten Rules of Highly Effective Pricing will also earn a place on the bookshelves of business and management students learning about contemporary pricing strategy. 'Company marketers spend a lot of time on promotion and take pricing for granted. Zatta's new book The 10 Rules of Highly Effective Pricing will help wake up company marketers to the profit coming from creative pricing.’ - Philip Kotler, S. C. Johnson Distinguished Professor of International Marketing, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
The 12 Week MBA: Essential Management Skills for Leaders
by Bjorn Billhardt Nathan KracklauerBased on The 12-Week MBA by Abilitie, a business leadership program taught to professionals at global Fortune 500 companies, The 12-Week MBA offers practical tips for managers and aspiring business leaders.A business school MBA takes time and money. Yet with a laser focus on what matters most, there is an alternative way for aspiring business leaders to learn business essentials and to take charge in organizations.The 12-Week MBA offers a practical Mini MBA curriculum that gives all business leaders, regardless of their industry, function, or level, the core knowledge, skills and attitudes to effectively manage and lead. By uniquely focusing the two critical areas of leadership - managing numbers and leading people - this practical and engaging guide will inspire you to apply critical business thinking and a dynamic approach to value creation, people skills and decision making.Transform your business and your career in 12 weeks, a pace that gives you time to absorb ideas and test them through exercises or simulations, yet is significantly less time and cost than a traditional two-year MBA.Authors Bjorn Billhardt and Nathan Kracklauer are leaders of Abilitie, a global leadership development provider that has served over 100,000 learners in fifty countries, and whose clients include some of the world's most recognizable brands. Now you can master the key lessons from their 12-Week MBA curriculum and get ahead in today's new world of work.www12weekmba.com