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TULUA Abdominoplasty - E-BOOK: Transverse Plication Technique
by Francisco Javier Villegas-AlzaRenowned globally for its effectiveness and innovation in abdominal contour surgery, discover the pioneering TULUA Abdominoplasty technique, developed by Dr. Francisco Javier Villegas-Alzate. Offering first-of-its-kind coverage of this effective, alternative surgical technique, TULUA Abdominoplasty: Transverse Plication Technique provides expert, up-to-date guidance from international leaders in abdominoplasty. This comprehensive guide offers unparalleled insights and detailed, step-by-step instructions essential for modern plastic surgeons. Ideal for plastic surgeons seeking advanced techniques and unparalleled results, TULUA Abdominoplasty sets a new standard in surgical excellence and patient care. - Provides complete, authoritative coverage, including technical tips and personal approaches from international leading experts in abdominoplasty. - Richly illustrated with clinical case photos and diagrams, providing visual clarity on procedural techniques. - An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation - E-Book: Guidelines to Success
by John E. Hodgkin Bartolome R. Celli Gerilynn A. ConnorsApprox.592 pagesApprox.592 pages - New chapters covering new advances and discoveries in respiratory care: - Systemic Effects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders - Complementary Alternative Medicine for Patients with Chronic Lung Disease - Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Lung Volume Reduction Surgery - Management of and Reimbursement for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services - Exercise and Pulmonary Hypertension - New and revised illustrations and photographs. - Expanded coverage of patients with respiratory diseases other than COPD as well as pediatric pulmonary patients. - New and revised pedagogy including chapter outlines and updated objectives - Enhanced chapters - Addresses the latest research and reports including The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) report recommending pulmonary rehabilitation.
Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy - E-BOOK: Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy - E-BOOK
by Edward A.S. DuncanNow in its fifth edition, the internationally acclaimed Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy continues to provide a practical reference tool which is both an indispensable guide to undergraduates and a practical reference tool for clinicians in the application of models and theories to practice. Underlining the importance and clinical relevance of theory to practice, the text provides an excellent introduction to the theoretical basis of occupational therapy. Contributions are given by both academics and expert clinicians. All chapters have been revised and updated, new ones have been written and some pre-existing chapters have new authors. A refined structure uses highlight boxes to indicate the key themes and issues of each chapter and useful reflective questions to help the reader review the issues raised in the chapter. - Discusses evidence-based practices and established theories but also includes contemporary developments - Range of expert contributors provide an international perspective of practice - Case studies highlighting the application of theory to practice - Details of the latest developments and debates in the field - 2 chapters on the PEOP model and community-based rehabilitation - Highlight boxes throughout indicating key themes/issues - Reflective questions at the end of each chapter
Buck's Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2019 Edition E-Book: Buck's Workbook for Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2019 Edition E-Book
by ElsevierPractice your coding skills with this practical workbook! Corresponding to chapters in the bestselling Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, this workbook offers coding review and practice with more than 1,200 theory, practical, and reporting questions (odd-numbered answers provided in appendix), including 100 original source documents to familiarize you with reports similar to those you will encounter on the job. It's a complete review of all the code sets covered in the text! - UNIQUE! 100 real-world coding reports (cleared of all confidential information), provide experience with reports similar to those you will encounter in practice. - Theory exercises include fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and true or false questions. - Practical exercises offer additional practice with line coding. - Coding answer format mirrors the main text (including "multiple codes needed" icons) - Answers to only the odd numbered questions are available in Appendix B to check your accuracy. - NEW! Updated content includes the latest coding information available.
The Ankle and Foot - E-Book: A Volume in the Pain Medicine: A Case Based Learning series
by Steven D. WaldmanHere is the perfect text you need to provide your learners with real-life clinical scenarios that are ideal for Case-Based Learning and Discussion. - Presents real-world patients in a real-world clinical setting, making learning fun and engaging. - The Case-Based Learning approach focuses learners and clinicians on the key elements for each diagnosis and helps develop a deep understanding of how to diagnose and treat each condition. - Covers everyday clinical problems such as arthritis, deltoid ligament strain, Achilles tendinitis and tendon rupture, bunion and bunionette pain, plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and more. - Cases unfold just the way they do in your clinic. Each case is accompanied with thoughtful clinical commentary and key messages from the author. - Each chapter uses high-quality radiographic images, clinical photos, and full-color drawings to facilitate a clear, easy-to-understand approach to evaluation and diagnosis. - An ideal self-assessment and review tool for pain medicine practitioners and trainees, as well as those preparing for the American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine certification and recertification exam.
The Unofficial Guide to Obstetrics and Gynaecology - E-Book: The Unofficial Guide to Obstetrics and Gynaecology - E-Book (Unofficial Guides)
by Zeshan Qureshi Katherine LatteyThe unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide.Written by registrars who understand just what you need, The Unofficial Guide to Obstetrics and Gynaecology is designed to help you pass the O&G finals with ease. It contains clear summaries of the core topics, followed by more than 300 multiple choice questions and fully explained answers. High quality images, clinical cases and engaging content make it enjoyable to read.The guide will help you navigate a difficult specialty, which combines medicine and surgery. It is a book that you can come back to time and again during your study, and later when you are working on the wards. - Based on national and international guidelines – a unique book involving junior doctors, for junior doctors - Concise, clear and easy to remember facts – ideal for studying for your medical school finals - Includes core chapter summaries in a clinically relevant format - Over 300 questions and fully explained answers with key points and compact learning summaries. - High quality colour images and illustrations throughout the book to present key concepts and anatomy - 50 new images, including clinical photographs - Updated language - New questions - Updated clinical content according to National and International guidelines - Significant changes to the paediatric and adolescent gynaecology chapter - New ethics chapter
Communication in Midwifery - E-Book: Communication in Midwifery - E-Book
by Tania Staras, BA, MA, PhD, RM, PGCHE, FHEAKind, honest and open communication is at the heart of midwifery care and maternity practice, and is vital in providing safe, person-centred care. This new book explores communication in midwifery from a range of perspectives and across different settings. It considers the theoretical and practical dimensions of communication, including how and why we communicate and who we communicate with. It uses case studies and practical examples to put ideas into real-world context and to explore topic areas in ways which are thought-provoking, accessible and useful to practitioners. Above all, Communication in Midwifery supports midwives in developing their theoretical understanding around communication and building a practical toolkit of ideas and strategies for use in a range of settings and with diverse groups of people. It helps midwives and other caregivers in navigating the nuanced and complex situations they encounter every day where clear, honest and collaborative communication is vital. - Covers communication in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period; the use of written, verbal and non-verbal approaches; and complex scenarios where communication may be challenging, such as diverse groups, trauma and loss - Explores new methods of communicating, including the use of the internet and social media, and their benefits and challenges - Highlights the importance of communication between professions and ways this can be enhanced - Covers contemporary issues of consent, risk and safety in maternity care - Useful at all stages of a midwife's career from undergraduate to qualified midwife
Injection Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine: A Practical Manual for Clinicians in Primary and Secondary Care
by Stephanie Saunders Steve LongworthThe fully updated fifth edition of Injection Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine is a trusted step-by-step guide for a wide range of practitioners who deal with the management of painful joints and soft tissues, particularly in relation to sports and overuse injuries. Area by area guidance is given for each lesion on appropriate patient selection and delivery of the drug. Every technique has its own two-page spread; the first consisting of a detailed but easy to follow description of the causes, positive assessment findings, anatomical details and injection procedure. The facing page shows an anatomical illustration of the region and a photograph showing the landmarks for the injection. This edition features brand new full colour photographs and case studies An online trainer, which covers all the most common injection techniques and aims to test the reader's knowledge, accompanies this edition. This trainer uses case studies, videos, animations and interactive self assessment on anatomical landmarks, differential diagnoses, assessment criteria, drug selection and technical skills. There is also access to a library of over 50 video clips showing supplementary injection techniques which clearly demonstrate the correct anatomical position for each needle insertion. • Illustrations, references, lesions, drugs, controversies • Chapters on Other Injectable Substances; Landmark and Image Guided Injections • Latest evidence in injection therapy literature • Adapted and simplified practical sections • Brand new full colour photographs • Case studies
Pain Care Essentials and Innovations E-Book
by Sanjong Pangarkar Quynh G. Pham Blessen C. EapenCovering the newest trends and treatments in pain care, as well as the pain treatment strategies that have been successfully employed in the past, Pain Care Essentials and Innovations brings you fully up to date with effective treatments for acute and chronic pain. It offers expert guidance on both interventional and non-interventional strategies, provided by respected academic physiatrists who practice evidence-based medicine at UCLA and an ACGME-accredited rehabilitation and pain program. - Covers cannabinoids in pain care, novel therapeutics in pain medicine, and integrative care in pain management. - Discusses relevant basic science, psychological aspects of pain care, opioids and practice guidelines, geriatric pain management, and future research in the field. - Consolidates today's available information and guidance into a single, convenient resource.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology: an evidence-based guide
by Jason Abbott Lucy Bowyer Martha FinnThe definitive guide to women's reproductive health from conception to old age. Obstetrics and Gynaecology: an evidence-based guide is the ideal resource for anyone working in the field of women's health, including medical students, junior doctors, midwives, nurses and general practitioners. Expertly written and packed with the most relevant, up-to date evidence; this obstetrics and gynaecology textbook covers all aspects of women's health from conception to puberty and from pregnancy to old age. Obstetrics and Gynaecology: an evidence-based guide addresses common areas of everyday practice. It details how to take an obstetric or gynaecological history, manage abnormal uterine bleeding and provide antenatal care. In addition, it highlights less common but equally important issues in women's health, such as gynaecological malignancies and managing multiple pregnancies. Written by an editorial team comprising an obstetrician, gynaecologist and sonographer, the content in this obstetrics and gynaecology textbook is balanced and chronologically arranged from from birth to end of life. - Provides guidance in applying evidence to medical care. - Obstetrics and gynaecology OSCEs with a detailed answer guide. - Multiple-choice questions aligned to chapters and practice OSCEs featuring scenario, suggested history, examination and management.
Valuing Hindu Women’s Domestic Shrine Traditions as Reproductive Labor
by Ashlee Norene AndrewsHistorically in middle-class Bengali Hindu households it has been the matriarch’s responsibility to arrange and maintain the domestic shrine and to perform daily rituals of deity worship and caretaking—termed in this book as domestic shrine traditions. These traditions are often assimilated with the other domestic caretaking labor women are expected to complete for their families. Utilizing a years-long ethnography with Bengali American Hindu women, and drawing from Marxist feminist Social Reproduction Theory, this book argues that domestic shrine traditions are reproductive labor that is essential to the transnational and transgenerational sustenance of Hindu traditions and subjectivities. As the first monograph focused on Hindu women’s domestic shrine traditions in the United States, this book illuminates both the value of these traditions for the women who maintain them, and how these traditions connect immigrant Hindus to family and ethno-religious identity in ways unmatched by the public Hindu temple or organization.
Security and Privacy for Modern Networks: Strategies and Insights for Safeguarding Digital Infrastructures
by Seshagirirao Lekkala Priyanka GurijalaThis book reviews how to safeguard digital network infrastructures, emphasizing on the latest trends in cybersecurity. It addresses the evolution of network systems, AI-driven threat detection, and defense mechanisms, while also preparing readers for future technological impacts on security. This concise resource is essential to understanding and implementing advanced cyber defense strategies in an AI-integrated world. Readers are provided with methods and tips on how to evaluate the efficacy, suitability, and success of cybersecurity methods and AI/machine learning applications to safeguard their networks. Case studies are included; with examples of how security gaps have led to security breaches and how the methods discussed in the book would help combat these. This book is intended for those who wish to understand the latest trends in network security. It provides an exploration of how AI is revolutionizing cyber defense, offering readers from various fields including insights into strengthening security strategies. With its detailed content, the book empowers its audience to navigate complex regulations and effectively protect against a landscape of evolving cyber threats, ensuring they are well-equipped to maintain robust security postures within their respective sectors. What You Will Learn: The transformative role AI plays in enhancing network security, including threat detection, pattern recognition, and automated response strategies. Cutting-edge security protocols, encryption techniques, and the deployment of multi-layered defense systems for robust network protection. Insights into vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and proactive measures to prevent and mitigate cyber threats in modern network environments. Who This Book is for: IT professionals and network administrators, cybersecurity specialists and analysts, students and researchers in computer science or cybersecurity programs, corporate decision-makers and C-level executives responsible for overseeing their organizations' security posture. Also security architects and engineers designing secure network infrastructures, government and defense agency personnel tasked with protecting national and organizational cyber assets. Finally technology enthusiasts and hobbyists with a keen interest in cybersecurity trends and AI developments and professionals in regulatory and compliance roles requiring an understanding of cybersecurity challenges and solutions.
Advanced Techniques with Block Matrices of Operators (Frontiers in Mathematics)
by Mohammad Sal Moslehian Hiroyuki OsakaThis book introduces several powerful techniques and fundamental ideas involving block matrices of operators, as well as matrices with elements in a C*-algebra. These techniques allow for the solution of problems that may be difficult to treat. Specifically, 2×2 operator matrices yield significant mathematical inequalities in various fields of operator theory and matrix analysis. The authors employ block matrices to simplify complicated problems. Operator matrices have garnered attention for their applications in quantum information and computing theories. Each chapter concludes with a diverse set of exercises and problems for readers, along with references to relevant literature. Some problems pose open questions, while others challenge readers and provide suggestions for future research. This book is suitable for an advanced undergraduate or graduate course and can be used in the classroom. It also serves as a valuable resource for researchers and students in mathematics and physics who have a basic understanding of linear algebra, functional analysis, and operator theory.
The Briar Club
by null Kate QuinnThe New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye and The Rose Code returns with a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, boardinghouse during the McCarthy era. Washington, D.C., 1950 Everyone keeps to themselves at Briarwood House, an all-female boarding house in the heart of the US capital, where secrets hide behind respectable facades. But when the mysterious Grace March moves into the attic room, she draws her oddball collection of neighbours – a poised English beauty, a policeman’s daughter, a frustrated female baseball star, and a rabidly pro-McCarthy typist – into an unlikely friendship. Grace’s weekly attic-room dinner parties and window-brewed sun tea become a healing balm on all their troubled lives, but she hides a terrible secret of her own. And when a shocking act of violence tears the house apart, the Briar Club must decide once and for all: who is the true enemy in their midst? Capturing the paranoia of the McCarthy era and evoking the changing roles for women in postwar America, The Briar Club is an intimate and thrilling novel of secrets and loyalty put to the test. 'This powerful, unforgettable historical romance is for fans of Mary Anna Evans's Justine Byrne series and stories with strong women characters' Starred Library Journal Review 'Compulsively readable, The Briar Club will find eager readers in those who love woman-led historical fiction with rich, appealing characters' Starred Booklist Review 'Blending suspense with themes of class struggle and female empowerment, this is a thrilling addition to Quinn's repertoire’ Glamour Magazine
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice in Otolaryngology
by Luke RudmikGet a quick, expert overview of the many key facets of today's otolaryngology practice with this concise, practical resource. Dr. Luke Rudmik and a leading team of experts in the field address high-interest clinical topics in this fast-changing field. - Presents an evidence-based, clinical approach to leading topics in otolaryngology. - Covers key topics such as management of vertigo; management of adult sensorineural hearing loss; reflux in sinusitis; balloon catheter dilation in rhinology; epistaxis; functional rhinoplasty; sublingual immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis; pediatric obstructive sleep apnea; pediatric tonsillectomy; evaluation and management of unilateral vocal fold paralysis; management of hoarseness; endoscopic skull base resection for malignancy; management of glottic cancer; management of well-differentiated thyroid cancer; and management of the clinical node-negative neck in early stage oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. - Consolidates today's available information and experience in this challenging area into one convenient resource.
Collagen-Based Biotextiles for Tissue Engineering
by Fan Zhang Daxian Zha Yihan Huang Monica Vijay Deshpande Ting He Jiyang Chen Tushar Bambharoliya Martin W. KingBased on the author's extensive research experience in collagen textiles and tissue engineering, this book presents a comprehensive introduction and guidelines for engineering artificial tissue using collagen-based fibrous material as a therapeutic candidate for regenerative medicine. The book covers different aspects of fibrous collagen material, including its chemistry, sourcing, fabrication, and applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Collagen-Based Biotextiles for Tissue Engineering provides a state-of-the-art overview of fibrous collagen-based materials and their application in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine for academic researchers, material scientists, and bioengineers.
Intellectual Property Management: Interdisciplinary Knowledge for Business Decision-Making
by Irina HeimAn understanding of intellectual property is an essential component of management and business strategy in many industries. It can be used to generate value and create competitive advantage and goes hand-in-hand with the study of technology innovation and international business. However, the literature on intellectual property has been dominated by writers with backgrounds in legal science and economics. This book advocates an interdisciplinary view on intellectual property management for business and management students and professionals. It provides an outline of the field in terms that are tailored to management scholarship and with an emphasis on business decision making. It is intended for business school students of intellectual property management, innovation, strategic management and industry studies, as well as professionals in need of an accessible and business-minded approach to intellectual property management.
Der neue Online-Handel: Geschäftsmodelle, Geschäftssysteme und Benchmarks im E-Commerce
by Gerrit HeinemannDieses Buch präsentiert Entwicklungen und Zukunftstrends im E-Commerce, der durch die neuen digitalen Kommunikations- und Konsummuster der Kunden geprägt ist. Gerrit Heinemann beleuchtet E-Commerce-Geschäftsmodelle, Kanalexzellenz sowie Erfolgsfaktoren wie digitale Zeitvorteile und Kundenzentrierung. Er analysiert die digitalen Herausforderungen und zeigt die Konsequenzen und die mit dem Online-Handel verbundenen Chancen auf. Anerkannte Best Practices veranschaulichen, wie erfolgreicher Digital Commerce funktioniert und was die „Lessons Learned“ der letzten Jahre sind. Die 15. Auflage diskutiert umfassend die Frage: Wird der Online-Boom wieder durchstarten nach dem Dauerkrisenmodus und wie sieht es langfristig aus? Darüber hinaus werden neue Entwicklungen, wie z.B. asiatische Plattformen und der Siegeszug der fokussierten Shopping Apps (Multi-Purpose-Apps versus Multi-Experience-Apps), Änderungen im Internetrecht sowie die Themen „Online-Effizienz“ sowie „Generative KI“ aufgegriffen. Zudem wurden alle Kapitel überarbeitet und neue Best-Practice-Beispiele integriert. Der Inhalt • Meta-Targeting und Geschäftsideen im Online-Handel • Geschäftsmodell des Online-Handels • Formen des Online-Handels • Geschäftssysteme und Benchmarks im E-Commerce • Best Practices und Risiken im Online-Handel
Deutsche Identität nach der Wiedervereinigung ((Re-)konstruktionen - Internationale und Globale Studien)
by Seul A LeeIn diesem Buch wird die Frage zur nationalen Identität Deutschlands, die in der deutschen Gesellschaft selbst und von Nachbarländern immer wieder zur Debatte steht, im europäischen Sicherheitskontext behandelt. Daher fängt diese Forschung mit der „deutschen Frage“ an. Um diese Identitätsfrage im Sicherheitskontext zu analysieren, wird in der Forschung das Analysemodell von der Kopenhagener Schule (s.g. Securitisation Modell) angewendet. Das Modell gibt eine Erklärung zur Frage, wie ein bestimmtes Thema in einer Gesellschaft als Sicherheitsfrage dargestellt werden kann. Hierbei fokussiert sich die Kopenhagener Schule auf die Sprechhandlung der Akteure. In diesem Band wird die Sprechhandlung des Identitätsbildungsprozesses mit den ausgewählten politischen Reden, u. a. Weihnachts- bzw. Neujahrsansprache, sowie die Reden beim Jahresempfang mit den Diplomaten, von den Bundespräsidenten und -kanzler*innen zwischen 1989/1990 – 2020 analysiert.
Veterinary Anatomy Flash Cards: Veterinary Anatomy Flash Cards
by Baljit SinghMaster veterinary anatomy anytime and anywhere with Veterinary Anatomy Flash Cards, 2nd Edition. This updated set of 400 flash cards features approximately 490 full-color illustrations depicting various anatomical drawings of dogs, cats, horses, pigs, cows, goats, birds, and now even exotics such as rodents, rabbits, ferrets, lizards, and more! The front of each card shows the anatomic image with numbered lead lines pointing to different anatomic structures, allowing you to quiz yourself on identification. The back of each card features a numeric answer key for an easy comprehension check. Used in conjunction with your veterinary anatomy text or as a stand alone review tool, these flashcards will give you the portable upper hand in mastering all aspects of veterinary anatomy. - 490 full-color illustrations created by expert medical illustrators bring accurate anatomic structures to life. - Organization by regional sections categorizes the cards by the head and ventral neck; neck, back, and vertebral column; thorax; abdomen; pelvis and reproductive organs; forelimb; and hindlimb allowing you to easily compare the anatomy of multiple species. - Portable format makes these cards the perfect tool for studying on the go. - NEW! Anatomy of exotic animals includes coverage on rodents, rabbits, ferrets, lizards, and more to ensure you are up to speed on all the small mammals and reptiles that you may encounter in veterinary practice.
Alvin Hansen: Seeking a Suitable Stabilization - An Academic Biography (Great Thinkers in Economics)
by Robert J. BiggThis book examines the academic life of Alvin Hansen and his contribution to modern economics. Through tracing the development of his early work and pre-Keynesian ideas, the influence of Keynes and the 1937-8 recession on the direction of his work is explored, particularly in relation to his theoretical backing of the New Deal and subsequent American policy. The subsequent chapters focus on his later work on secular stagnation, savings and investment, American Keynesianism, managing the post-war mixed economy and the often overlooked contributions to global questions and wider aspects of political economy and public policy. This book aims to highlight the intellectual influence and academic value of Alvin Hansen’s work. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in economic policy, political economy, and the history of economic thought.
Modelling in Nanoporous Shale: Gas-water Occurrence and Transport (Advances in Oil and Gas Exploration & Production)
by Liehui Zhang Tao Zhang Yulong ZhaoThis book addresses the problems involved in the modelling and simulation of shale gas reservoirs at pore scale, and details recent advances in the field. It presents the construction of simulation methods, mainly using the lattice Boltzmann method (LBM), that describe sorption, flow, and transport in nanoporous shale with some case studies. This book highlights the nanoscale effects, ascribed to the large surface-to-volume ratio, on fluids occurrence and transport physics. It discusses some interesting phenomena occurs at nanoporous shale, such as absorbed water film, water condensation, sorption hysteresis, surface excess adsorption, Knudsen diffusion, surface diffusion, structural fluid density, no-slip boundary, etc. The key techniques and methods introduced in this book provide the basis for accurate prediction of gas-well productivity. The basic principles and modeling methods are also relevant to many other nanoporous applications in science and engineering. The book aims to provide a valuable reference resource for researchers and professional scientists and engineers working on shale gas development and nanoporous media research.
Cavell, Williams and the Question of Style in Philosophy
by Paolo BabbiottiThis book considers the work of two philosophers situated within the anglo-american analytical tradition, Stanley Cavell (1926-2018) and Bernard Williams (1929-2003). It examines the literary strategies that these stylistically-aware authors employ and also the ethical demand which guides their philosophies and gives substance to their philosophical styles. The book thereby aims to demonstrate the importance of style in philosophy and suggest some of the intellectual dynamics a philosopher’s conscious awareness of style can create.
The Embedded Project Cookbook: A Step-by-Step Guide for Microcontroller Projects
by John T. Taylor Wayne T. TaylorLearn how to create and release an embedded system in a fast and reliable manner. This book will help you build and release a commercially viable product that meets industry standards for quality. The book is not just about code: it covers non-code artifacts such as software processes, requirements, software documentation, continuous integration, design reviews, and code reviews. While specifically targeting microcontroller applications, the processes in this book can be applied to most software projects, big or small. Additionally, the book provides an open-source C++ framework that can be used to quick start any embedded project. This framework has an OSAL (OS Abstraction Layer) and essential middleware that is needed for many embedded systems. Using a hands-on approach of building-and-testing the software application first allows you to develop a significant amount of production quality code even before the hardware is available, dramatically reducing the start-to-release duration for a project. As you follow the recipes in this book, you will learn essential software development processes, perform just in time design, create testable modules, and incorporate continuous integration (CI) into your day-to-day developer workflow. The end-result is quality code that is maintainable and extensible, and can be reused for other projects, even when presented with changing or new requirements. The Embedded Project Cookbook is focused on the how of developing embedded software. For a discussion of the why, readers are invited to refer to the optional companion book Patterns in the Machine: A Software Engineering Guide to Embedded Development. What You Will Learn Separate software architecture from software design Write software documents that are intrinsically resistant to going out-of-date. Identify the processes, workflows, and best practices for the team to follow. Initiate code reviews before code is checked intoa stable branch. Design testable modules and implement automated unit testing that doesn’t require hardware. Incorporate continuous integration into the day-to-day developer workflow, including automated integration testing. Create a code base that can be reused on other projects. Who This Book Is For Mid-level developers and software leads who are looking to get up and running without all the underlying theories. This book is also for professionals looking to learn how to productize a concept or technology and sell the results to a customer.
Future Networking Essentials: A Practical Guide for Exploring Cloud, Edge, and 5G core Networking Environments
by Dr. Anil RangisettiExplore virtualized networking environments through the Cloud, Edge, and 5G core networks, and their applications. This book covers the primary approaches related to setting up and experimenting with related cloud and networking environments using virtual networks, and virtual network functions. You’ll start by experimenting with future networking environments and learn a variety of Docker basics and essential networking skills. Specifically, containers, networking, volumes, iptables (for Docker environment security) and default orchestration features are discussed to help set up custom cloud, edge, and 5G core networking environments. Hands-on activities related to Docker networking and services features for publishing, scaling, and monitoring of services are also provided. By the end of Part 1, you’ll be able to set up a variety of custom networking environments easily using Docker compose features and secure the set-up using iptables. Part 2 introduces Network Function Virtualization (NFV) architecture, and its roles in Cloud and 5G core networks. You’ll learn to deploy an open source 5G core platform from OpenAirInterface (OAI) using Docker. Then, you’ll set up and evaluate Virtual Network Functions (VNF) over suitable virtual networks. Hands-on activities are featured to guide you through the process of setting up and deploying VNFs such as DHCP, DNS, and proxy servers. Finally, Part 3 discusses key virtual networks such as IP VLANs, MAC VLANs, and overlay networks using Docker cluster setups. You’ll use interesting hands-on activities to easily experiment and learn cloud and 5G core network set-up related virtual networks, overlay networks, and network slicing. When done, you’ll be able to set up a variety of VNFs, carefully deploying VNFs, and conducting slicing activities over Docker cluster setups. What You’ll Learn Explore Cloud, Edge, and 5G core networking using Docker networking features. Build and evaluate a variety of virtual networks and deploy Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) and Network Slices using Docker swarm setups. Set up and deploy an open source 5G core network using Docker for experimenting. Enhance cloud environment and applications security using linux security features such as Capabilities, Seccomp, and AppArmors. Develop and evaluate network security experiments using Scapy and Docker networks. Who This Book Is For Network engineers, cloud engineers, students, faculty, and cloud and networking researchers.