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Businesses that want to stay competitive know that AI has become a crucial technology—and so do their employees looking to grow their careers. Earning Microsoft's AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals certification proves your proficiency with foundational AI concepts. This study guide equips you with the knowledge needed to pass the AI-900 exam, whether you're an IT professional, a data analyst, or a student looking to break into the AI field.

Patented in 1917, Piggly Wiggly was by far the most influential self-service store of the early twentieth century. Before 1940 it was the only self-service chain with a national distribution network, but it was neither the first nor the only version. Beyond Piggly Wiggly reveals the importance of Piggly Wiggly in the invention of self-service and goes beyond the history of a single firm to explore the role of small business entrepreneurs who invented the first self-service stores in a grassroots social process.

Whether you are a first year teacher or a veteran teacher, "How to Teach Successfully" will help you learn how to do what all true teachers want to do...teach successfully. It is written by a classroom teacher who has spent more than 14 years inside of the classroom teaching. This book is packed full of strategies, techniques, and practical tips that any teacher should use to successfully manage the classroom. It covers topics such as how to prevent teacher burn-out, how to dress for teacher success, and how a teacher's body language impacts her success. IF YOU WANT TO BE A SUCCESSFUL ...

Descubra las profundas conexiones entre mente, cuerpo y sociedad en "Psicología de la salud: comprender la psicología en la teoría y en la práctica". Este libro le guía a través del fascinante mundo de la psicología de la salud y le revela cómo los procesos psicológicos influyen en nuestra salud y viceversa. Desde los fundamentos de la teoría hasta las estrategias tangibles para la práctica, el autor ofrece una guía sólida y accesible que resultará atractiva tanto para el científico como para el profano.

Informed by interviews with corporate strategists at leading companies around the world, eminent consultants at firms such as Bain, the Boston Consulting Group, and McKinsey & Co., and the internal archives of strategic innovators such as General Electric and Shell, this book provides vivid insights into the trials and tribulations of practice innovation in strategy, and stresses the hard work of the little recognized and sometimes eccentric innovators within the profession.

Artists transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. All too often, the talent that brings so much beauty into our lives is poorly compensated. If you’re a creative entrepreneur and you want to take control of your career and start earning what you’re worth, this is the guide for you. In Blazing the Freelance Trail, Eric Holter shares insights from his three decades as a creative entrepreneur. He covers everything from the motivation to create to how to successfully manage the business and financial side of your creative enterprise.

Discover a complete system for Inner and Outer Game Mastery with the Liberation Card Deck and AI Advisor App, a powerful transformative system for personal and professional success. FAST! Welcome to the enhanced journey of the Liberation Cards system, a revolutionary tool meticulously crafted for your mental, personal, and professional development. These cards, born from a profound vision, serve not merely as prompts but as a comprehensive guide through the complexities of emotional well-being and self-improvement. Liberation Cards bridge the gap between conventional mental health ...

Mindfulness Now: Anti-Stress Practices for Busy Professionals In the high-paced world of business, where emails, deadlines, and constant demands flood every moment, finding peace can feel like an elusive goal. But what if there was a way to navigate daily pressures with a steady mind, renewed focus, and genuine calm? Mindfulness Now: Anti-Stress Practices for Busy Professionals is the essential guide for the modern professional seeking balance and resilience in a relentless environment. Drawing on simple yet transformative mindfulness techniques, this book goes beyond quick-fix solutions to...

The little mountain hamlet of Bryson City, North Carolina, offers more than dazzling vistas. For Walt Larimore, a young "flatlander" physician setting up his first practice, the town presents its peculiar challenges as well. Schooled in the latest medical technology, the eager doctor—his wife, Barb, and two-year-old daughter, Kate, in tow—is about to discover that there are some things in rural practice for which medical school just hadn’t prepared him. But he’s about to learn.

This audiobook covers a 10-step process to plan, practice, and rehearse a presentation on any business topic. You'll review techniques to identify your audience, purpose, and main message. You'll strategize about ways to include all necessary information and eliminate unnecessary details. You'll practice how you'll carry yourself as you speak and also practice asking and answering questions. All the book's techniques can help you build confidence and deliver an engaging, effective presentation.

Derek Volk learned many lessons about running his business while coaching girls’ softball. In Go for Third, Derek pitches game-changing leadership principles he gained on the softball field that will expand your influence in business and beyond. Derek has tested and applied these timeless leadership truths in his organization as owner and leader of Volk Packaging Corporation, a Maine-based, multi-million-dollar manufacturer of corrugated boxes. With easy-to-read chapters, relatable humor, and real-life examples, Go for Third teaches business-building skills and mindsets such as ... Go for...

Tanto los profesionales del ámbito académico como del ámbito comercial, legislativo, contable y administrativo necesitan comprender los conceptos básicos del Blockchain: qué es, cómo funciona y cómo cambiará nuestras vidas. Este libro, escrito por el destacado experto Lucas Cervigni, es la primera guía accesible pero inteligente para profesionales.

What lessons might cancer teach him before it finishes him off? Peter Goldsworthy asks, obliquely. A GP of forty years' practice, as well as one of Australia's most awarded and celebrated writers, Goldsworthy ('Doctor Pete' to his patients) brings his characteristic black humour and storytelling power to the tale of his own cancer journey. Accidentally diagnosed after a scan of his dicky knee, he was thrown into a world that he knew only too well from the other side: a world that soon shrank to hospital visits, sleepless and hyped-up nights on dexamethasone and life-saving chemotherapy.

Conquer the CPCU Exam offers a concise, accessible guide for insurance professionals pursuing the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation from The Institutes. Designed to supplement—not replace—more comprehensive CPCU study materials, this book provides a clear overview of key concepts, ethical foundations, and exam strategies. Each chapter distills complex topics into manageable insights, helping readers focus on core principles and identify areas that require further review. Rather than diving into deep technical content or policy-specific analysis, this guide ...

This book presents work undertaken by students in the course "Education Policy Analysis and Research in Comparative Perspective," taught at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. This project-based graduate course provides students with the opportunity to learn and conduct education policy analysis for a real-world client in a collaborative setting. Working in teams, students partner with education authorities to analyze policies on issues that are significant to them. This pedagogical approach envisions professional preparation as an induction into a professional community of practice. ...

Unlock the power of imagination and transform your professional journey with "The Ultimate 'As If' Guide: 500 AI-Enhanced Prompts for Every Occupation." This groundbreaking book is your key to unlocking creativity, boosting productivity, and finding inspiration, no matter your career path. Designed for professionals at all stages of their careers, this comprehensive guide offers a unique collection of AI-generated prompts that challenge you to think outside the box and explore new possibilities. From the meticulous work of financial analysts to the artistic flair of makeup artists, from the...

What sets "AI Simplified for Teachers" apart is its commitment to ethical, inclusive, and practical strategies tailored for different teaching settings and styles. This book aims not only to broaden your understanding of AI but also to arm you with actionable knowledge needed for practical and impactful application in your everyday teaching. No more fear of being left behind in the technological wave.

In this groundbreaking audiobook, author and narrator Eric Leo takes you on an electrifying journey from atheism to a revolutionary scientific spirituality. 108: The Story of Discovering Earth's Consciousness reveals how planets and stars are sentient beings communicating through electromagnetic fields — with Earth (Gaia) as our living, conscious home. Leo's raw, first-person narration brings visceral intensity to his decade-long transformation — from paranoid delusions of celebrity stalkers to the stunning realization he was actually perceiving Gaia's attempts to communicate.

Welcome to "The Healer's Way," an extraordinary anthology that delves deep into the transformative power of healing in its multifaceted dimensions. Immerse yourself in the pages of this remarkable book and embark on a captivating journey guided by a diverse group of esteemed healing experts. Their collective wisdom and profound insights will inspire, empower, and awaken the healer within you. Within the rich tapestry of "The Healer's Way," you will encounter a multitude of transformative topics and practices that hold the potential to unlock your truest self. Delve into the Japanese ...

In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, the ability to manage one's attention has become a critical skill for success. This is especially true for technical professionals, who face unique challenges as they juggle complex tasks, tight deadlines, and the constant bombardment of information. The Attention Architect: Techniques to Boost Productivity and Build Better Focus Habits is a practical, research-based guide designed specifically for engineers, developers, data scientists, and other technical professionals. This book will help you harness the power of your attention to maximize ...