Featuring translations of terms from Korean, Chinese and Japanese this dictionary is a must have for any serious martial arts practitioner.The modern martial artist requires more than a mere vocabulary listing. The modern practitioner wants an indepth exploration not only of the equivalency of meaning but also the cultural and historical background of the terms relevant to the martial arts. To answer that need, this dictionary includes:Over 7,100 of ...

Earn trust and strengthen innovation with this practical guide to implementing a digital trust-based technology governance program.In Technology Governance, corporate governance expert Daniel Dobrygowski sets out a clear, board-level framework for making better technology decisions in a world shaped by market forces, regulation, technical architecture, and public expectations. For executives and technologists, this book provides a plan for...

This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on the development and use of novel biocontrol agents.The first chapter provides an overview of the development of botanical pesticides and focusses on the potential of essential oils in replacing traditional synthetic products. A case study on the use of essential oils as a plant-based biocontrol agent in black truffle cultivation is also included.The second chapter reviews the future evolution of IPM and identifies the ways mo...

Will the workplace of the future be overrun by machines and robots? Are the new frontiers of artificial intelligence (AI) on the cusp of dethroning us in efficiency, intelligence and innovative potential? Automation and AI will augment our human world and potential.The winners of the future of work are those that harness the power of machines to their advantage. Human/Machine is the only guide you need to understand the fourth industrial r...

Während die Kettensäge sich in das Holz hineinfraß, bildeten sich auf Joãos Stirn winzige Schweißperlen. Als der Baum schließlich fiel, trat der junge Mann einen Schritt zurück. Gerade wollte er mit dem Entasten beginnen, als er aus den Augenwinkeln eine Bewegung wahrnahm, die ihn innehalten ließ.Zwischen zertretenen Sträuchern hockte eine Kröte. Knallrot wie die Frösche, vor denen man ihn als Kind immer gewarnt hatte. Je farbenfroher, desto giftiger. Allerdings waren diese Frösche...

Equip yourself with proven techniques to turn poor-quality data from a costly liability into a measurable advantage.Data Quality Techniques is a hands-on guide for mid-career data professionals who need to transform data into a reliable, strategic asset. Designed around the Conformed Dimensions of Data Quality framework, this book shows how to define and measure data quality and communicate expectations in ways that drive real business imp...

Looking to strengthen your brand strategy and boost your digital presence with proven frameworks?Digital Branding is a practical, detailed guide designed for mid-career marketers and brand strategists eager to develop credible, impactful brands. Author Daniel Rowles, a respected CIM fellow and industry influencer, provides step-by-step strategies to build and optimize your brand identity across key digital channels.

Will the workplace of the future be overrun by machines and robots? Are the new frontiers of artificial intelligence (AI) on the cusp of dethroning us in efficiency, intelligence and innovative potential? Automation and AI will augment our human world and potential. The winners of the future of work are those that harness the power of machines to their advantage. Human/Machine is the only guide you need to understand the fourth industrial revolution. It sets out a road map to the challenge...

Particular focus on advances in understanding insect species and landscape ecology, which provide the foundations for effective IPMCovers latest research on classical, conservation and augmentative biological controlReviews key developments in use of entomopathogenic fungi, viruses and nematodes

Build a resilient, human-centered supply chain powered by advanced technology and sustainable performance.Supply Chain 5.0 equips supply chain leaders and operations executives with a strategic roadmap for integrating advanced technologies like AI, automation, and Internet of Things while reintroducing human collaboration and sustainability to the core of supply chain strategy. As global disruption, digital acceleration, and sustainability...

Mobile Marketing is a clear, practical guide to harnessing the mobile consumer and tackling the rising challenges of divided user attention across multiple screens at the same time. It demystifies the vast spectrum of tools and techniques now available and explains how to optimize these dynamics into an innovative and effective mobile marketing strategy. Now that website search rankings take into account mobile optimization, no serious marketer can do without a th...

Take advantage of the skyrocketing popularity of podcasts and learn how your business can use the unique opportunity to stand out and drive loyal engagement with target audiences, using this complete guide to podcast marketing - written by the hosts of the global top ten iTunes podcast, The Digital Marketing Podcast.Podcasting is a hugely persuasive, yet under-utilized channel accessed by an affluent and influential demographic. In a crowded and noisy digital envir...