With the development of sensor technology, wireless communications, big data, and machine learning, there is an increasing interest in technologies and solutions that assess and predict the state of equipment and assets within various industrial settings. These technologies aim to collect information from multiple sources about infrastructure asset status. Then, through current and historical data analysis, this configuration of technologies delivers intelligence on current and future asse...

Embark on a transformative journey towards financial mastery with "The Simple Path to Wealth Series" by Omar Johnson—a comprehensive 5-in-1 anthology tailored for those determined to forge a future rich with abundance, wealth and financial independence.Dive into "What the Rich Know That You Don't" to uncover the stark differences in thinking and strategy between the wealthy and the rest. This book reveals that wealth isn't about lu...

The eighteen pieces collected in Mrs. Golightly and Other Stories bring together the many and subtle voices of Ethel Wilson, demonstrating her extraordinary range as a writer. From the gentle mockery of the title story to the absurdist reportage of “Mr. Sleepwalker,” Wilson exerts unerring narrative control. Revealing what is “simple and complicated and timeless” in everyday life, these stories also venture into irrational realms of experience where chance encounters assume a male...

Many people aspire to build wealth but a great deal of them will fall short of this much desired goal. In most cases, it’s not because of a lack of drive or ambition but simply because people lack the true knowledge of not only how to build wealth but how to build it fast. They are constantly bombarded by the senseless propaganda spread by the “get rich slowly gurus” who advocate that in order to build wealth you have to:• Save money from a paycheck• Pay yourself first...

Self confidence is defined as the ability to believe in yourself to accomplish any task, no matter the odds, difficulty or adversity that you might face. Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, yet so many people struggle to find it. How confident you are is mainly tied to two related factors. The first factor is self esteem and the second factor is self love. The chances are if you suffer from low self esteem, you won’t have self confidence, and if you ...

In 1971, a small coffee bean seller in Seattle began a caffeinated journey towards this elite echelon that would eventually make them one of the most respected and successful brands in the world. This book explains how Starbucks made it from Corner Cafe to Coffee Kingpin with 23.000 locations around the globe.

How often have you heard yourself responding with YES to things that were not good for you? Things that consumed your time and energy, and sabotaged your confidence? Have you found yourself experiencing uncomfortable situations, unhealthy relationships and carrying out tasks that you weren’t supposed to simply because you didn’t quite know how to say NO? Then read this book.

Embarking on a business venture is often one of the most exciting, intimidating, and challenging decisions that a person can make. However, in our technologically advanced and mobile age, it has actually become easier than ever for startup companies to form, but that doesn't mean that all of them will find success. This short book highlights ten recent startup successes in the business world and explores how they work differently, which clever strategies they employed, and what lessons the...

The Authoritative Guide to Building Service-Oriented Solutions with Microsoft .NET Technologies and the Windows Azure Cloud Computing PlatformIn SOA with .NET and Windows Azure, top Microsoft technology experts team up with Thomas Erl to explore service-oriented computing with Microsoft’s latest .NET service technologies and Windows Azure innovations.The authors provide comprehensive documentation of on-premise and cloud-based modern service techno...

A Simplified Nursing Informatics: A Modern Age Health Technology for Nurses and Midwives is a practical and accessible guide that introduces nursing informatics as an essential component of contemporary healthcare practice. The book bridges nursing science and information technology, equipping nurses, midwives, students, and other healthcare professionals with the knowledge required to effectively manage health information and support quality patient care.Covering the foundations, history,...