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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.This money-saving collection covers every objective for the CompTIA Security+ exam and contains exclusive bonus contentThis fully updated test preparation bundle covers every topic on the current version of the CompTIA Security+ exam. Designed to be the ultimate self-study resource, this collection includes the current editions of CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide and CompTIA Security+ Certification Practice Exams along with exclusive online contentâall at a discount of 12% off of the suggested retail price.CompTIA Security+ Certification Bundle, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-601) provides you with a wide variety of exam-focused preparation resources. Bonus content includes a quick review guide, a security audit checklist, and a URL

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Everything you need to pass the welding certification exams—fully updated for the latest advances!This thoroughly revised study guide helps you pass your licensing certification exams—including the AWS certification exam—and obtain your professional license. The book reviews the material that is most likely to appear on welding certification exams—from basic safety and cutting practices to different types of welding, including plasma arc, shielded-arc-metal, oxyacetylene, flux cored, gas metal, gas tungsten, brazing, soldering, and more.Written by a pair of industrial technology experts and experienced trainers, Welding Licensing Exam Study Guide, Second Edition covers key background topics such as metal identification, joints and positions, and blueprints. This up-to-date edition contains new coverage of plastic pipes and tubing as well as new methods of welding repair and maintenance. You will get over 800 accurate practice questions to help prepare for the exams.• Contains over 800 updated multiple choice and true/false practice exam questions• Clearly explains the material that appears on the AWS certification exams• Written by two industrial technology experts and experienced educators

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Discover how to increase your deductions, reduce what you owe, boost your profits, and build a dynastyAs if doing your business taxes weren’t complicated enough, you now have the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to contend with. While this major overhaul throws a monkey wrench into the works, it provides unprecedented opportunities to keep even more of what you earn—if you’re up to speed on what the new law means and how to navigate it. Small Business Taxes Made Easy has been fully updated to provide the knowledge, insights, and tools your business need to get ahead of the curve this tax season. You’ll learn everything you need to know for:• Saving money on taxes and boosting your profits • Building an increasingly profitable business, with the right advisory team• Navigating the complex tax maze without losing the bank • Setting up a business plan following the new tax guidelines to minimize tax payout • Using record-keeping techniques that increase deductible expenses• Learn to reduce audit risk – or to survive audits successfully• Spotting errors in 1099s and handling them properly Providing a thorough look into the Taxpayers First Act, this thorough guide delivers important insights into the marijuana tax dichotomy, updated information about self-rentals, and a deep dive into the Wayfair decision—which affects the collection of sales tax.Whatever kind of business you run, Small Business Taxes Made Easy will help you stay in compliance while taking full advantage of all possible deductions, loopholes, profit opportunities, and more.

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This effective self-study guide serves as an accelerated review of all exam objectives for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification examThis concise, quick-review test preparation guide offers 100% coverage of all exam objectives for the new CompTIA PenTest+ exam. Designed as an accelerated review of all the key information covered on the exam, the Passport’s established pedagogy enables you to tailor a course for study and drill down into the exam objectives. Special elements highlight actual exam topics and point you to additional resources for further information. Written by an IT security expert and experienced author, CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Passport (Exam PT0-001) focuses on exactly what you need to know to pass the exam. The book features end of chapter review sections that provide bulleted summations organized by exam objective. Accurate practice exam questions with in-depth answer explanations aid in retention, reinforce what you have learned, and show how this information directly relates to the exam.• Online content includes access to the TotalTester online test engine with 200 multiple-choice practice questions and additional performance-based questions• Follows the newly-refreshed Certification Passport series developed by training guru Mike Meyers• Includes a 10% off exam voucher coupon, a $35 value

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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.This career-building resource shows how to pass pipefitter’s licensing and certification exams on the first tryThis highly effective self-study guide provides everything you need to prepare for any major pipefitter’s licensing and certification exam. The book covers piping materials and fabrication codes and standards, soldering and welding methods, pipe valves, connections and fittings, pipe system design, and the equipment and tools of the trade. Written by a pair of industrial technology experts and experienced trainers, Pipefitter’s Licensing Study Guide features hands-on coverage of the latest equipment, techniques, and regulations. Each chapter contains true/false and multiple-choice questions to help you review the material covered and practice the types of questions that typically appear on pipefitting licensing tests. Tips on troubleshooting and working with pipes are included throughout the book.• Ideal for entry-level apprentices as well as vocational technology students• Includes hundreds of practice questions• Written by two industrial technology experts and experienced educators

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A tested step-by-step approach to leveraging the unique power of relationships to your business advantageOur professional relationships are the most important asset we have when it comes to growing and sustaining a successful business. Most people think of this as “networking.” But in today’s hyperconnected market, the most cost-effective and high-return route to new, repeat, and referral business is through our existing networks, not through adding more Facebook “friends” and LinkedIn “connections.” In this transformative guide, relationship marketing expert Zvi Band shows us how to deepen our personal connections to achieve our professional goals—using his proven program of daily habits and relationship-enhancing strategies.The basic idea is simple: Effective relationship building is not about acquiring new contacts, it’s about strengthening your connections with the key people who will help you drive your business forward. It’s about building a database, collecting intelligence, setting priorities, adding value, and engaging with the right people at the right time. Through a combination of personal research, best practices, and case studies, Band provides a prescriptive strategy you can customize and follow every day. In business, as in life, it all comes down to the quality of your relationships. When the right people are on your side, Success Is in Your Sphere.

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Marketers are harnessing the enormous power of AI to drive unprecedented results The world of marketing is undergoing major change. Sophisticated algorithms can test billions of marketing messages and measure results, and shift the weight of campaigns—all in real time. What’s next? A complete transformation of marketing as we know it, where machines themselves design and implement customized advertising tactics at virtually every point of digital contact.The Invisible Brand provides an in-depth exploration of the risks and rewards of this epochal shift—while delivering the information and insight you need to stay ahead of the game. Renowned technologist William Ammerman draws from his decades of experience at the forefront of digital marketing to provide a roadmap to our data-driven future. You’ll learn how data and AI will forge a new level of persuasiveness and influence for reshaping consumers’ buying decisions. You’ll understand the technology behind these changes and see how it is already at work in digital assistants, recommendation engines and digital advertising. And you’ll find unmatched insight into how to harness the power of artificial intelligence for maximum results.As we enter the age of mass customization of messaging, power and influence will go to those who know the consumer best. Whether you are a marketing executive or concerned citizen, The Invisible Brand provides everything you need to understand how brands are harnessing the extraordinary amounts of data at their disposal—and capitalizing on it with AI.

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This lab manual can be used with Saladin’s Human Anatomy text, or it can be used independently. The illustrations are labeled; therefore, students do not need to bring their lecture texts to the lab. The lab manual can be used in either a one-term or a full-year course. The illustrations are outstanding, and the balanced combination of line art and photographs provides effective coverage of the material. The amount of lecture material in the manual is limited, so there is little material included that is not part of the laboratory experience.

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This beloved and market-leading Operations Management book has been completely updated in the 14th edition and provides a clear presentation of the field of Operations Management with current real-world examples and thoughtful student pedagogy. The comprehensive breadth of content is presented in more modular flexible chapters, so it may be used for different course levels ranging from undergrad to executive education. That flexibility allows for the choice of more or less quantitative material and flexibility in order of presentation since chapters do not depend on sequence. The topics covered include both strategic issues and practical applications. Among the topics are forecasting, product and service design, capacity planning, management of quality and quality control, inventory management, scheduling, supply chain management, and project management. The use of an adaptive online learning enhances the student experience and success.

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All experiments are correlated to Nester's Microbiology: A Human Perspective, 9e, but can be used with any non-majors/allied health microbiology textbook.

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From an expert in the field comes the first comprehensive guide to understanding the roles and responsibilities of U.S. pension trustees Pension trustees are tasked with managing and protecting the finances of millions of public employees. It’s an enormous and often daunting responsibility. U.S.Public Pension Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Trustees and InvestmentStaff is the first practical guide to educate trustees about the role and responsibilities of their positions. Leading pension expert Von M. Hughes provides a comprehensive examination of structure and common features of public pensions, the current pension landscape, and public pension plan governance. The book equips trustees with the knowledge they need to successfully manage and administrate assets for the benefit of employees. There’s important information about the history of US. pensions, topics under current public pension debate, prudent investor rule and trustee delegation, and guidance on how to avoid lawsuits. The book also includes invaluable metrics to help trustees assess the adequacy of the size of internal staffs and resources. U.S.Public Pension Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Trustees and InvestmentStaff is an essential resource for new and existing trustees looking to better understand their responsibilities, and an invaluable tool for all pension professionals interested to know more about governance and management of one of the largest pools of assets in the U.S.

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Don’t Let the Real Test Be Your First Test!Aligned with the current PMI® Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) and the latest release of the Project Management Professional exam, PMP® Project Management Professional Practice Exams provides coverage of all exam objectives and is logically organized by exam domain. All questions simulate those on the actual exam in content, style, and difficulty. To facilitate retention, every question is accompanied by in-depth explanations for both correct and incorrect answers.Covers all five PMP exam domains:•Initiating the Project•Planning the Project•Executing the Project•Monitoring and Controlling the Project•Closing the ProjectDigital content includes:•Test engine that provides full-length practice exams or customized quizzes by chapter or by exam domain•600 practice exam questions

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This comprehensive self-study guide offers complete coverage of the new CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ certification examThis highly effective self-study system provides complete coverage of every objective for the challenging CompTIA CSA+ Cybersecurity Analyst exam. You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, in-depth explanations, and practice exam questions. All questions closely mirror those on the live test in content, format, and tone. Designed to help you pass exam CS0-001 with ease, this definitive guide also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.Covers every topic on the exam, including:â Threat and vulnerability managementâ Conducting and analyzing reconnaissanceâ Responding to network-based threatsâ

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