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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Study Guide, 2E

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The ultimate case-based study guide based on the most popular annual resource in internal medicinenow updated

CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Study Guide facilitates your analysis of test cases and enhances your recall of internal medicine topics, making it invaluable preparation for any internal medicine examination. Organized according the Core Curriculum of the Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine, this study-enhancing resource covers over 30 core topics that encompass essentials, conditions, presentations, treatment approaches, and diseases seen by general practitioners in the inpatient and outpatient settings.

The study guide utilizes content from CMDT, Quick Answers, and Lange Pathophysiology to provide a case-based application that tests key concepts in clinical reasoning, clinical problem-solving, and recognition of essential clinical facts. The second edition of CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Study Guide is extensively updated and examines the most fundamental issues you need to know to succeed on the clerkship shelf exam in Internal Medicine. The study guide includes an expanded format for a more formal and in-depth review and is perfect for instructors utilizing the main CMDT text.
Features case-based coverage of 80 must-know diseases and disorders, from skin and hematologic disorders to infectious disorders For each topic, the study guide includes learning objectives; an expanded list of questions to prompt case analysis; a more detailed emphasis on signs and symptoms, lab findings, imaging studies, and medications; additional discussions on therapeutic procedures and outcomes; and full references

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Gene R. Quinn, Nathaniel Gleason, Maxine A. Papadakis, Stephen J. McPhee

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A comprehensive guide to 3D IC integration and packaging technology3D IC Integration and Packaging fully explains the latest microelectronics techniques for increasing chip density and maximizing performance while reducing power consumption. Based on a course developed by its author, this practical guide offers real-world problem-solving methods and teaches the trade-offs inherent in making system-level decisions. Explore key enabling technologies such as TSV, thin-wafer strength measurement and handling, microsolder bumping, redistribution layers, interposers, wafer-to-wafer bonding, chip-to-wafer bonding, 3D IC and MEMS, LED, and complementary metal-oxide semiconductor image sensors integration. Assembly, thermal management, and reliability are covered in complete detail.3D IC Integration and Packaging covers: 3D integration for semiconductor IC packaging Through-silicon vias modeling and testing Stress sensors for thin-wafer handling and strength measurement Package substrate technologies Microbump fabrication, assembly, and reliability 3D Si integration 2.5D/3D IC integration 3D IC integration with passive interposer Thermal management of 2.5D/3D IC integration Embedded 3D hybrid integration 3D LED and IC integration 3D MEMS and IC integration 3D CMOS image sensors and IC integration PoP, chip-to-chip interconnects, and embedded fan-out WLP

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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Flashcards, 2E

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All the content of the most popular annual resource in internal medicinein a skill-building flashcard format

CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Flashcards contains 250 flashcards drawn from the pages of the core CMDT text that facilitate your analysis of test cases and enhances your recall of internal medicine topics. Included in this handy, quick-reference sourcebook are all topics within the Internal Medicine Clerkship Curriculum, as well as additional material pertaining to CMDT coverage. Organized according the Core Curriculum of the Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine, the flashcards cover over 30 core topics that encompass fundamental concepts, common conditions, presentations, treatment approaches, and diseases seen by general practitioners in the inpatient and outpatient settings.

The flashcards utilize content from CMDT, Quick Answers, and Lange Pathophysiology to provide a case-based application that tests key concepts in clinical reasoning, clinical problem-solving, and recognition of essential clinical facts. The second edition of CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Flashcards features updated, refreshed content throughout, making it the most indispensableand currentclerkship prep tool available. Now more than ever, its required reading for every medical and nursing student, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, house officer, and practicing physician.
Extensive content updating to the flashcards Cross-referenced to the CMDT book in the flashcard references to point you to relevant content in the most recent edition of the book Questions cover salient features; how to think through the problem; essentials of diagnosis; symptoms and signs; differential diagnosis; laboratory, imaging, and procedural findings; treatment modalities; and more

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Gene R. Quinn, Nathaniel Gleason, Maxine A. Papadakis, Stephen J. McPhee

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Mobile Forensic Investigations: A Guide to Evidence Collection, Analysis, and Presentation

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This in-depth guide reveals the art of mobile forensics investigation with comprehensive coverage of the entire mobile forensics investigation lifecycle, from evidence collection through advanced data analysis to reporting and presenting findings.

<p>Mobile Forensics Investigation: A Guide to Evidence Collection, Analysis, and Presentation leads examiners through the mobile forensics investigation process, from isolation and seizure of devices, to evidence extraction and analysis, and finally through the process of documenting and presenting findings. This book gives you not only the knowledge of how to use mobile forensics tools but also the understanding of how and what these tools are doing, enabling you to present your findings and your processes in a court of law. This holistic approach to mobile forensics, featuring the technical alongside the legal aspects of the investigation process, sets this book apart from the competition. This timely guide is a much-needed resource in todays mobile computing landscape.</p>

Notes offer personal insights from the author's years in law enforcement

Tips highlight useful mobile forensics software applications, including open source applications that anyone can use free of charge

Case studies document actual cases taken from submissions to the author's podcast series

Photographs demonstrate proper legal protocols, including seizure and storage of devices, and screenshots showcase mobile forensics software at work

Provides you with a holistic understanding of mobile forensics

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3D Printing and CNC Fabrication with SketchUp

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Model and print your own 3D creations using SketchUp!

Get up and running fast in the consumer design and fabrication world using the hands-on information in this guide. 3D Printing and CNC Fabrication with SketchUp features step-by-step tutorials of fun and easy DIY projects. Learn how to create your own 3D models, edit downloaded models, make them printable, and bring them to physical life either on your own printer or through an online service bureau. Download and install SketchUp on your Mac or PC

Navigate the interface and SketchUps native design tools

Download design and analysis tools from the Extension Warehouse.

Edit models downloaded from the 3D Warehouse and Thingiverse.

Import and export STL files.

Analyze your projects for 3D printability.

Set up, use, and maintain a home 3D printer

Work with AutoCAD, 123D Make, 123D Meshmixer, and Vetric Cut2D

Generate files for CNC cutters

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An Epidemic of Empathy in Healthcare: How to Deliver Compassionate, Connected Patient Care That Creates a Competitive Advantage

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The best strategies in healthcare begin with empathy

Revolutionary advances in medical knowledge have caused doctors to become so focused on their narrow fields of expertise that they often overlook the simplest fact of all: their patients are suffering. This suffering goes beyond physical pain. It includes the fear, uncertainty, anxiety, confusion, mistrust, and waiting that so often characterize modern healthcare.

One of healthcares most acclaimed thought leaders, Dr. Thomas H. Lee shows that world-class medical treatment and compassionate care are not mutually exclusive. In An Epidemic of Empathy in Healthcare, he argues that we must have it both waysthat combining advanced science with empathic care is the only way to build the health systems our society needs and deserves. Organizing providers so that care is compassionate and coordinated is not only the right thing to do for patients, it also forms the core of strategy in healthcares competitive new marketplace. It provides business advantages to organizations that strive to reduce human suffering effectively, reliably, and efficiently.

Lee explains how to develop a culture that treats the patient, not the malady, and he provides step-by-step guidance for unleashing an epidemic of empathy by:
Developing a shared understanding of the overarching goalmeeting patients needs and reducing their suffering Making empathic care a social norm rather than the focus of economic incentives Pinpointing and addressing the most significant causes of patient suffering Collecting and using data to drive improvement
Healthcare is entering a new era driven by competition on valuemeeting patients needs as efficiently as possible. Leaders must make the choice either to move forward and build a new culture designed for twenty-first-century medicine or to maintain old models and practices and be left behind.

Lee argues that empathic care resonates with the noblest values of all clinicians. If healthcare organizations can help caregivers live up to these values and focus on alleviating their patients suffering, they hold the key to improving value-based care and driving business success.

Join the compassionate care movement and unleash an epidemic of empathy!

Thomas H. Lee, MD, is Chief Medical Officer of Press Ganey, with more than three decades of experience in healthcare performance improvement as a practicing physician, leader in provider organizations, researcher, and health policy expert. He is a Professor (Part-time) of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Professor of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard School of Public Health.

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LANGE Q&A Radiography Examination, Tenth Edition

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Ace the ARRT Certification Exam with the leading name in radiography instruction

LANGE Q&A Radiography Examination contains more than 1,400 registry-style questions to get you ready for the licensing exam. Written by a respected radiologist with 35 years of teaching experience, the book reinforces concepts by including explanations for correct and incorrect answer options for each question. From cover to cover, this tried-and-true exam prep tool is filled with everything you need to have an edge on exam day.

Now in its tenth edition, LANGE Q&A Radiography Examinationis more indispensable than ever, reflecting content updates from the latest ARRT radiographic examination blueprint. In addition, the book features important coverage of computed tomography (CT) technology within the chapters on radiation protection, equipment, procedures, and CT imaging. Also included with purchase is access to two online practice exams with 400 questions and answers.
Packed with over 1,400 Q&As and access to two online practice exams that deliver unmatched preparation for the radiography certification/recertification exam Sections include Patient Care and Education, Imaging Procedures, Radiation Protection, Image Acquisition and Evaluation, and Equipment Operation and Quality Control Covers the latest technologies including digital imaging and computed tomography

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Modern Cryptography: Applied Mathematics for Encryption and Information Security

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This comprehensive guide to modern data encryption makes cryptography accessible to information security professionals of all skill levelswith no math expertise required

<p>Cryptography underpins todays cyber-security; however, few information security professionals have a solid understanding of these encryption methods due to their complex mathematical makeup.  Modern Cryptography: Applied Mathematics for Encryption and Information Security leads readers through all aspects of the field, providing a comprehensive overview of cryptography and practical instruction on the latest encryption methods.</p>

<p>The book begins with an overview of the evolution of cryptography and moves on to modern protocols with a discussion of hashes, cryptanalysis, and steganography. From there, seasoned security author Chuck Easttom provides readers with the complete picturefull explanations of real-world applications for cryptography along with detailed implementation instructions. Unlike similar titles on the topic, this reference assumes no mathematical expertisethe reader will be exposed to only the formulas and equations needed to master the art of cryptography.</p>

 Concisely explains complex formulas and equations and makes the math easy

Teaches even the information security novice critical encryption skills

 Written by a globally-recognized security expert who has taught cryptography to various government and civilian groups and organizations around the world

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One Simple Idea, Revised and Expanded Edition: Turn Your Dreams into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work

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With must-have updates, a new edition of the bestselling method that shows how anyone can turn their one simple idea into millions without lifting a finger!

Stephen Key is an award-winning inventor who has licensed more than 20 product ideas. In 2011, he shared the secrets to his success in the bestselling book One Simple Idea. Since that time, many changes have occurred in the entrepreneurial world.

One Simple Idea, Revised and Expanded Edition has been revised and updated to reflect current trends and practices in the industry. In addition to teaching readers how to turn their ideas into marketable products that companies will want to license, Key expands upon his cutting-edge product development, sales, and negotiation strategies, making note of the new opportunities and technologies available to creative people today. The book also features real-life success stories from people who have used the authors strategies.

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Raspberry Pi with Java: Programming the Internet of Things (IoT) (Oracle Press)

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Use Raspberry Pi with Java to create innovative devices that power the internet of things!

<p>Raspberry Pi with Java: Programming the Internet of Things (IoT) fills an important gap in knowledge between seasoned Java developers and embedded-hardware gurus, taking a project-based approach to skills development from which both hobbyists and professionals can learn. By starting with simple projects based on open-source libraries such as Pi4J, hobbyists can get immediate results without a significant investment in time or hardware.</p>

<p>Later projects target simplified industrial use cases where professionals can start to apply their skills to practical problems in the fields of home automation, healthcare, and robotics. This progression prepares you to be an active participant in the IoT revolution that is reshaping our lives.</p>

<p>For the hobbyist:</p>

Hardware used in projects is affordable and easily accessible

Follows a project-based learning approach with a gradual learning curve

Projects are based on open-source code repositories with commercial friendly licenses



<p>For the professional computer engineer:</p>

Uses an industry-standard platform that allows for high performance, secure, production-ready applications

Introduces Java SE Embedded for large devices and Java ME Embedded for small devices

Code is portable to a wide variety of ARM and MIPS based platforms

Provides practical skill development with advanced projects in the fields of home automation, healthcare, and robotics

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The fun, fast, and easy way to learn the core concepts and skills of cardiovascular nursing

Whether you're a student seeking to excel in a course or a professional nurse transitioning into care of cardiovascular patients, this is the book you need to quickly and easily understand the key concepts and advanced protocols in cardiovascular nursing and how to apply them in real world situations.

Cardiovascular Nursing DeMYSTiFieD is your step-by-step guide to learn how to successfully identify patients signs and symptoms, accurately interpret medical test results and perform the nursing interventions that will assist in restoring your patients to good cardiovascular health.

In order to make the learning process as effective as possible, each concise chapter features learning objectives, key terms, brief overview of topics, content summaries, chapter-ending review questions, and explanatory tables and diagrams. The book concludes with a comprehensive final exam comprised of NCLEX-style questions.

This self-teaching guide offers:

A roadmap to the cardiovascular system and its diseases and disorders

An organized, outline-based approach to learning

Insights into the vital role nurses play in the treatment process

What Went Wrong? sections that present brief descriptions of how the body is affected by particular diseases or disorder

Prognoses

Hallmark signs and symptoms

Crucial diagnostic tests and how to interpret results

Treatment options

Simple enough for a student but comprehensive enough for a professional, Cardiovascular Nursing DeMYSTiFieD is your shortcut to mastering this complex field.

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Pipeline Infrastructure Renewal and Asset Management

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Value, Estimate, and Manage Your Pipeline Infrastructure Assets

Implement pipeline infrastructure management policies that are sustainable, cost effective, and environmentally friendly using the hands-on instruction and best practices contained in this practical guide. Written by an expert pipeline engineer, Pipeline Infrastructure Renewal and Asset Management offers in-depth technical and administrative coverage and provides real-world case studies and illustrations. You will get complete information on pipeline life expectancy, budgeting, renewal, regulations and standards, and inspections. Throughout, details are provided for the full range of pipeline renewal methods for water, sewer, and pressure pipelines.

Pipeline Infrastructure Renewal and Asset Management covers:

Pipeline Asset Management

Design Considerations for Trenchless Renewal Methods (TRM)

Condition Assessment

Pipe and Pipe Installation Considerations

Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP)

Sliplining (SL)

Modified Sliplining (MSL)

Pipe Bursting (PB)

Spray-in-Place Pipe (SIPP)

Close-fit Pipe (CFP)

Sewer Manhole Renewal (SMR)

Lateral Renewal (LR)

Localized Repairs (LOR)

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McGraw-Hill Education's EMT-Paramedic Exam Review, Third Edition

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The ultimate one-stop success guide to the EMT-Paramedic examnow fully updated!</p>

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If you want to ace the EMT Paramedic Certification Exam, there's no better study partner than McGraw-Hill Educations EMT-Paramedic Exam Review. Based on in-the-trenches insights from seasoned EMT instructor Peter A. DiPrima, Jr., this concise, skill-building learning tool helps you think through pre-hospital medicine while covering every must-know topic on the examfrom pharmacology to hazardous materials awareness. </p>

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Each chapter begins with a clinical scenario followed by a bulleted overview of key topics and is summarized by chapter-ending Q&As. Also included are valuable exam preparation tips, the do's and don'ts of answering multiple-choice questions, and much more. Turn to any page, and youll see that the Third Edition of McGraw-Hill Educations EMT-Paramedic Exam Review has everything you need to boost your confidenceand your score. </p>

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A complete 180-question practice exam at the end of the book 

New and improved online question bank (available at www.mcgrawhillemt.com) with over 360 EMT-P practice questionsand answers that correspond to topics in the text 

High-yield outline format bolstered by Q&As, realistic clinical scenarios, and retention-enhancing bulleted content

 Seven sections that incorporate the most recent Paramedic National Curriculum

Content corresponding to National EMS Education Standards

Updated section on Advanced Life Support Monitoring featuring chapters on 12-lead ECG, Capnography, and Understanding Blood Chemistry

EKGs and ECGs that enhance your comfort level with reading leadsa growing part of the EMTs job function

Photographs facilitating the identification of critical instruments and equipment

 And more!

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Psychiatry PreTest Self-Assessment And Review, 14th Edition

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PreTest is the closest you can get to seeing the test before you take it.Written by clerkship faculty and reviewed by students who know what it takes to pass, this book is perfect for clerkship exam review and the USMLE Step 2 CK. Psychiatry: PreTest asks the right questions so youll know the right answers. Open it and start learning whats on the test.
Completely updated for the DSM-5 500 USMLE-style Q&A cover core topics on the shelf exam Complete explanations explain each answer option Answer discussions condense essential topics for high-yield review Tested and reviewed by students who know what it takes to pass

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Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review: Pearls of Wisdom, Sixth Edition

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The best last-minute review for the emergency medicine certification exam

Designed to reinforce essential information in minimal time, Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review: Pearls of Wisdom helps readers prepare for the exam with quick-hit questions and answers and a convenient outline format. Covering only the subject matter most likely to be seen on the test, this quick-review guide breaks down each topic by disease or disorder, providing concise information about the patient's evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

This comprehensive test review contains the most current information, so readers won't be taken by surprise on exam day. To facilitate the quickest preparation possible, the table of contents is arranged alphabetically, and the outline section is followed by 800 rapid-fire review questions. Only the correct answers are provided, so readers won't accidentally memorize inaccurate information. The final section includes test cases that can reviewed alone or with a partner. Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review is the perfect complement to other course books.
50 test cases with Q&As Performance-improving pearls and other potent learning aids

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Jawetz Melnick & Adelbergs Medical Microbiology 27 E

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Understand the clinically important aspects of microbiology with this full-color review

Includes more than 20 case studies

The twenty-seventh edition of Jawetz, Melnick & Adelbergs Medical Microbiology delivers a concise, up-to-date overview of the roles microorganisms play in human health and illness. Linking fundamental principles with the diagnosis and treatment of microbial infections, this classic text has been updated throughout to reflect the tremendous expansion of medical knowledge afforded by molecular mechanisms, advances in our understanding of microbial pathogenesis, and the discovery of novel pathogens.

Along with brief descriptions of each organism, you will find vital perspectives on pathogenesis, diagnostic laboratory tests, clinical findings, treatment, and epidemiology. The book also includes an entire chapter of case studies that focuses on differential diagnosis and management of microbial infections.

Heres why Jawetz, Melnick & Adelbergs Medical Microbiology is essential for USMLE review:
650+ USMLE-style review questions 300+ informative tables and illustrations 23 case studies to sharpen you differential diagnosis and management skills An easy-to-access list of medically important microorganisms Coverage that reflects the latest techniques in laboratory and diagnostic technologies Full-color images and micrographs Chapter-ending summaries Chapter concept checks
Jawetz, Melnick & Adelbergs Medical Microbiology introduces you to basic clinical microbiology through the fields of bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology, giving you a thorough yet understandable review of the discipline.

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Karen C. Carroll, Janet S. Butel, Stephen A. Morse

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Develop cross-platform, feature-rich JavaFX GUI applications with expert instruction from Java guru Herb Schildt

<p>Introducing JavaFX 8 Programming provides a fast-paced introduction to JavaFX, Javas next-generation GUI programming tool</p>

<p>In this easy-to-read guide from Oracle Press, Java guru Herb Schildt presents the key topics and concepts that all Java developers will need to begin developing modern, dynamic JavaFX GUI applications. Of course, its written in the cohesive, yet concise format that has made Schildt an international best-selling programming author. Designed expressly for Java programmers, the books focus is on the new JavaFX API. As a result, all examples are written entirely in Java. The book begins with the fundamentals, including the general form of a JavaFX program. Readers then advance to event handling, controls, images, fonts, layers, effects, transforms, animation s (including 3D animations), menus, and more. Numerous complete examples are included that put key topics and techniques into action.</p>

Presents a cohesive, fast-paced overview of key facets of JavaFX 8 programming

Sample code used in the text is available for download from the McGraw-Hill/Oracle Press Web site

Written in Herb Schildts clear, crisp, uncompromising style that has made him the choice of millions worldwide

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Driven to Delight: Delivering World-Class Customer Experience the Mercedes-Benz Way

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"A powerful and inspiring look 'inside the tent' of Mercedes-Benz that will help you learn how large companies make big changes in short timespans."
--Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist of Canva and author of The Art of the Start 2.0

"I cant remember having read a more compelling example of how great luxury brands arent just made but are nurtured. Driven to Delight offers essential lessons on the direct and undeniable relationship between how much you value and respect your customers and how they reward you for that consideration."
--Mike Jackson, Chairman, CEO, and President, AutoNation

"Joseph Michelli's latest book is a masterful roadmap for transforming the relationship between leaders, employees, and the customers they serve."
--Tom Rath, author of StrengthsFinder 2.0 and Are You Fully Charged?

"The revolution in customer care that MBUSA is currently undertaking is rivaled only by the revolution that Mercedes began with the invention of the automobile. Dr. Michellis book provides the most comprehensive look at how MBUSA is undertaking and succeeding at this transformative initiative."
--Alex Gellert, CEO, Merkley & Partners

"Kudos to Steve Cannon and Joseph Michelli. Steve is the rare CEO who is brutally honestin a public forumabout his own iconic organizations growing pains. Josephs ability to present a compelling case study is unparalleled. If Driven to Delight cant convince you of the bottom line benefits of balancing service and technology to differentiate from your competition, your days are numbered."
--Doug Lipp, international business consultant and bestselling author of Disney U

"Once again Joseph Michelli gives us a glimpse into one of the worlds great brands and customer experiences. Joseph helps us understand how Mercedes Benz leadership transformed and elevated sales and service experiences. Additionally, he takes the reader on a journey to examine their own organization and determine how to apply these principles and lessons in their own business. This is an important read for leaders who want to grow their businesses, by improving customers lives."
--Jeanne Bliss, President, CustomerBliss, and bestselling author of Chief Customer Officer 2.0 and I Love You More Than My Dog

"Mercedes Benz's story demonstrates the leadership and commitment that's required to transform customer experience within a large organization. The book does a great job of capturing how the company engaged all of its employees and partners on a journey to deliver upon its brand promise, which required much more than just designing great cars."
--Bruce Temkin, CCXP, Customer Experience Transformist & Managing Partner, Temkin Group

"Most business leaders will tell you how important it is to delight their customerswho wouldn't? But most don't. This is the story of Steve Cannon's journey to take Mercedes Benz from 'good to best'the diagnosis, the plan, the process design, the management and measurement, but most importantly, the leadership that is making 31,600 people, 99.5 percent of whom don't work for him, WANT to deliver it."
--Andrew Robertson, President and CEO, BBDO Worldwide, Inc.

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How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, Second Edition

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A Fully Revised Guide to Electronics Troubleshooting and Repair

Repair all kinds of electrical products, from modern digital gadgets to analog antiques, with help from this updated book. How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, Second Edition, offers expert insights, case studies, and step-by-step instruction from a lifelong electronics guru. Discover how to assemble your workbench, use the latest test equipment, zero in on and replace dead components, and handle reassembly. Instructions for specific devices, including stereos, MP3 players, digital cameras, flat-panel TVs, laptops, headsets, and mobile devices are also included in this do-it-yourself guide.
Choose the proper tools and set up your workbench Ensure personal safety and use proper eye and ear protection Understand how electrical components work and why they fail Perform preliminary diagnoses based on symptoms Use test equipment, including digital multimeters, ESR meters, frequency
counters, and oscilloscopes Interpret block, schematic, and pictorial diagrams Disassemble products and identify sections Analyze circuits, locate faults, and replace dead parts Re-establish connections and reassemble devices

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Building the Fit Organization: Six Core Principles for Making Your Company Stronger, Faster, and More Competitive

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Winner of The Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award!

Everyone knows that in order to reach optimum levels of health, you have to exerciseand that you have to keep at it, day after day after day. No big secret here.

Its the same with process improvement, and, specifically, lean processes. Everything there is to know about Lean has been revealed. Countless books, articles, and seminars provide business leaders all the information they need to understand how lean works and how effective it can be when fully implemented. Again, not a secret. Why, then, do companies invariably fail in their pursuit of operational excellence?

The same reason people fail to trim fat through exercise. They dont do it. They try to squeeze it into their schedule; they dont make it part of their schedule. And, inevitably, it becomes less of a priority. In the same vein, too many business leaders see process improvement as a project, something separate from the more pressing goals of profits and growth.

Thats where they go wrong. And thats where Building the Fit Organization comes in.

In this practical, hands-on guide Markovitz walks you step by step through the process of making lean as intrinsic to your company as the pursuit of profits. You will learn how to make an unshakeable commitment to increasing the value provided by doing the right work in the right way with continuous monitoring of processes and structured coaching for everyone.

You dont need another book about lean. What you need to learn is how to make process improvement your companys purpose.

Like a serious athlete, youre warmed up. You know what lean is and how it can help your organization. Now its time to perform. Building the Fit Organization is the next step to creating a company that can compete on the toughest of playing fields.