This textbook provides concise coverage of the basics of linear and integer programming which, with megatrends toward optimization, machine learning, big data, etc., are becoming fundamental toolkits for data and information science and technology. The authors’ approach is accessible to students from almost all fields of engineering, including operations research, statistics, machine learning, control system design, scheduling, formal verification and computer vision. The presentations enables the basis for numerous approaches to solving hard combinatorial optimization problems through randomization and approximation. Readers will learn to cast various problems that may arise in their research as optimization problems, understand the cases where the optimization problem will be linear, choose appropriate solution methods and interpret results appropriately.

Web Site Design Made Easy teaches the basics of web design. While it does assume that students spend at least some time viewing web pages on the Internet and have basic computer skills, it assumes no other knowledge on their part. Not only will they learn to plan and create a working website, but they will discover many of the "tricks" that take a website from basic to cool and useful. Web design is a broad area that can encompass many things: coding knowledge, graphic design, copywriting, page layout, and more-even server software programming. One book cannot teach it all. This book mainly focuses on teaching HTML coding and formatting using CSS, utilizing both IBM Windows and Macintosh. Other areas are touched upon, but these basic skills will carry your student a long way toward their goal of website design. This book is a complete rewrite from previous editions. It has been updated to the latest versions HTML (version 4.01) and CSS (version 2.1). The lessons teach web design that is XHTML compliant, and students can learn how to make a purely XHTML web page. CSS, cascading style sheets, has been given an extremely thorough treatment with three chapters dedicated to the subject, along with it being referenced throughout the book.Dennis Gaskill, a.k.a. Boogie Jack, is one of the most popular web page designers on the web. Students will enjoy his humor and they will love his book! Boogie Jack has received thousands of testimonials from his monthly Almost a Newsletter subscribers, confirming what a great job he does instructing them to create web sites.

Welcome to Neuro-Linguistic Programming Made Easy, where the complex becomes accessible and self-improvement is at your fingertips. This book is designed for those curious about the mind's untapped potential and eager to harness it through the power of NLP. You'll embark on a journey that distills dense psychological theories into clear, actionable insights. The term 'Neuro-Linguistic Programming' can seem daunting, often cloaked in jargon that can alienate the layperson. However, at its core, NLP is about understanding the language of your mind and rewriting your life’s script for the better. This book aims to break down those barriers, offering a straightforward guide to NLP’s foundational principles and practical techniques that can be applied in your daily routines. Expect to learn how to decode your thought patterns, sharpen your communication skills, and cultivate positive change in yourself and your relationships. With concise explanations and relatable examples, Neuro-Linguistic Programming Made Easy promises to illuminate the path of personal growth and empowerment. Whether your goal is to become more persuasive in your professional life, foster deeper connections with those around you, or simply gain more control over your internal dialogue, this book is a rich resource. By the end, readers will not only understand NLP but will also have the tools to implement its strategies—turning once-abstract concepts into a tangible skill set that enhances every aspect of life. Get ready to explore the transformative power of NLP, presented with ease and clarity. Chapter Contents: 1. The Foundations of NLP (Pg 6) Begin your journey by understanding the core principles and history of NLP. Learn what makes this approach to personal development unique and effective. 2. Building Rapport: The Heart of NLP (Pg 20) Discover the art of building rapport, a crucial skill for effective communication and connection with others. Understand the techniques that make this possible. 3. Representational Systems: Decoding Senses (Pg 31) Dive into the ways we perceive the world through our senses. Learn how to identify and use these representational systems to improve your interactions and understanding. 4. Submodalities: The Nuances of Experience (Pg 43) Explore the finer details of your sensory experiences. Understand how changing these subtle distinctions can alter your perception and emotional responses. 5. Language Patterns: The Structure of Persuasion (Pg 52) Master the language patterns that underpin persuasive communication. Discover how to use words effectively to influence and inspire. 6. Anchoring: Triggering Resourceful States (Pg 64) Learn the technique of anchoring to create and access resourceful states of mind at will. This chapter will show you how to condition your responses for positive outcomes. 7. Reframing: Transforming Perspective (Pg 78) Understand the power of reframing to change how you perceive situations. This technique can turn problems into opportunities and alter your mindset. 8. Strategies: Programming Success (Pg 91) Uncover the strategies that successful people use. Learn how to model these strategies and implement them in your own life to achieve your goals. 9. Integration: Bringing It All Together (Pg 101) Synthesize all you’ve learned into a cohesive practice. This chapter will guide you on how to integrate NLP techniques into your daily life seamlessly.

Libraries are always looking for new ways to engage with their patrons, and well-planned programming is one way to accomplish this goal. Library programming accomplishes this. Successful programming can be found in offering a variety of events, focusing activities on specific constituents, and providing meaningful library experiences. It can also be seen in advertising, social media, and the careful planning and execution of programs that ensure high quality engagement and participation. This book provides in-depth practical advice and examples of public and academic library programming activities. Included in this volume are methods for identifying target audiences, activities and ways to find and generate even more ideas, tools for assessment and budgeting, and tips on planning programs from inception to execution. Chapters include: Making a Case for Programming Discovering the Best Programs for Your Library Finding Programming Partners Funding and Budgeting Getting Organized and Executing Programs Advertising Your Programs for Success Public and Academic Library Programming Assessment and Evaluation Libraries use programming to build and maintain strong partnerships and collaborative opportunities that actively engage their users. In addition to these community-building measures programming can provide assessment tools that help inform future decision-making within the library environment while also assuring quality events and activities. Use this book to attract new patrons, highlight library services and resources, and showcase the overall quality and value of your library.

Scott Kelby and Felix Nelson (the creative team behind Photoshop User magazine) take their best-selling Photoshop Killer Tips books to a whole new level with their update for Photoshop CS2. Okay, why a book of nothing but tips? Because that's where all the really slick, really useful, and really fun stuff is. It's true! If we're looking through a book and we see the word "Tip" we're all immediately drawn to it, because we know we're about to learn something great. Maybe it's an undocumented keyboard shortcut, a hidden inside secret, or just a faster, better way to do something we do every day. The only problem with the tips in these books is that there are never enough of 'em. That is, until now. That's because this book is packed cover-to-cover, wall-to-wall with nothing but those cool Photoshop CS2 sidebar tips. Every tip is designed to make you work faster, smarter, and have more fun using Photoshop CS2. There are no detailed descriptions of CMYK separation set-ups, or long boring discussions on color management theory. It's just tips--short, sweet, and to the point. But we've done the "tip" idea one better, because every tip has a full-color graphic to make the tips even more accessible, even more fun, and even easier to use. Most importantly, to get in this book they've got to be "Killer Tips." The kind of tip that makes you smile, nod, and then call all your friends and "tune them up" with your new status as Photoshop guru. If you've wondered how the pros get twice the work done in half the time, it's because they know all the tips, and all the tricks. Now with this book, so will you.

Understanding and applying the principles of ergonomics consistently in an organization not only reduces the risk of employee injuries, but it also reduces an organization's costs and increases productivity. This newly updated handbook examines 17 new workplace factors_50 in all_to consider when implementing an ergonomics program. Organized alphabetically by factor, each section includes a descriptive checklist, allowing managers to quickly assess each factor's status and level of conformance with safety, quality, and productivity considerations. The author, an internationally recognized expert and public speaker, will show you why ergonomics is a business solution and not a business problem, how to create cost-effective ergonomics programs, which step-by-step procedures to use for evaluating a workplace environment and implementing ergonomic changes, how to accommodate the needs of aging and disabled workers, and how to use ergonomics to increase productivity. A glossary of ergonomic terms and a listing of sources of additional information are included.

This book allows you to present scientific principles and simple mechanics through hands-on cooperative learning activities. Using inexpensive materials (e.g., tape, paper clips), students build simple machines-such as levers, pulleys, spring scales, gears, wheels and axles, windmills, and wedges-that demonstrate how things work. Activities have easy-to-locate materials lists, time requirements, and step-by-step directions (usually illustrated) on presentation. Ideas for bulletin boards, learning centers, and computer-assisted instruction are an added bonus.