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Turn to the most-trusted guide to get started on your Airbnb adventureAirbnb For Dummies is here to help you prep your property and post your first listing on the wildly popular short-term rental site. Even if you don't have a house, you can become an Airbnb host. A spare room at your place, a camper, a boat, a treehouse, a castle--you can turn just about anything into an Airbnb and earn additional income hosting guests. You can even offer tours around your hometown. This comprehensive resource helps you make your goals a reality, with details on how to get set up and navigate the platform and where to turn for info on local short-term rental rules, plus all the post-pandemic changes to travel and to Airbnb's policies. Learn to attract adventurers from far and wide, with help from For Dummies experts.* Decide whether becoming an Airbnb host is right for you* Create an appealing listing on the Airbnb site and attract guests* Host experiences and ensure the health and safety of guests* Get positive reviews and improve your property's visibilityThis book is especially for you, the first-time Airbnb host in need of a guide for creating a listing, keeping up a property, and attracting guests.

Let there be light -- illuminating info about today's Catholic churchCatholicism All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers a path toward understanding the beliefs of the Catholic church and how the church operates. Fully updated with information on newly canonized saints, updated teachings from Pope Francis, and how Catholic beliefs intersect with the modern world, this edition gets you up to date with the last 2,000-or-so years of Catholic history.With five minibooks in one, this friendly Dummies guide will answer your pressing questions, such as: What do Catholics believe? What happens in Mass? Who are the saints? What is the role of the Pope? -- and other cool stuff you've been wanting to know about this Christian denomination with over 1 billion members worldwide.With Catholicism All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you will:* Discover the core tenets of the Catholic religion* Learn all about the papacy and get to know Pope Francis* Get a primer on the Catholic saints, including those newly canonized* Walk through the traditions of Mass and the seven sacramentsThis is an excellent resource for anyone who needs a clear guide to the practices and rules of the Catholic faith and wants a fascinating look into a prominent world religion.

Learn the ins and outs of macOS VenturamacOS Ventura For Dummies is packed with all the information you need on this latest version of macOS. With expert tips, tricks, and troubleshooting ideas, it's the trusted guide for those new to Mac computers and those upgrading their systems. Learn how to organize your files, ensure that your data is secure, work more efficiently, and take advantage of the newest features. Dummies helps you navigate the interface, use helpful shortcuts, and beyond--the easy way.* Explore the features of macOS Ventura and get things done with ease* Find out how to locate files, open and close programs, and customize the OS* Troubleshoot common problems and keep your system running smoothly* Make sure your data is secure and your computer is hacker-proofThis is the perfect Dummies guide for first-time macOS users, as well as people who are upgrading their systems and need a reference.

The easy (okay, easier) way to master advanced calculus topics and theoriesCalculus II For Dummies will help you get through your (notoriously difficult) calc class--or pass a standardized test like the MCAT with flying colors. Calculus is required for many majors, but not everyone's a natural at it. This friendly book breaks down tricky concepts in plain English, in a way that you can understand. Practical examples and detailed walkthroughs help you manage differentiation, integration, and everything in between. You'll refresh your knowledge of algebra, pre-calc and Calculus I topics, then move on to the more advanced stuff, with plenty of problem-solving tips along the way.* Review Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus I concepts* Make sense of complicated processes and equations* Get clear explanations of how to use trigonometry functions* Walk through practice examples to master Calc IIUse this essential resource as a supplement to your textbook or as refresher before taking a test--it's packed with all the helpful knowledge you need to succeed in Calculus II.

With Dummies at your side, you can conquer O-chemOrganic chemistry is, well, tough. With Organic Chemistry II For Dummies, you can (and will!) succeed at one of the most difficult college courses you'll encounter. We make the subject less daunting in the second semester, with a helpful review of what you learned in Organic Chemistry I, clear descriptions of organic reactions, hints for working with synthesis and roadmaps, and beyond. You'll love the straightforward, effective way we explain advanced O-chem material. This updated edition is packed with new practice problems, fresh examples, and updated exercises to help you learn quickly. Observe from a macroscopic and microscopic view, understand the properties of organic compounds, get an overview of carbonyl group basics, and everything else you'll need to pass the class. Organic Chemistry II For Dummies is packed with tips to help you boost your exam scores, stay on track with assignments, and navigate advanced topics with confidence.* Brush up on concepts from Organic Chemistry I* Understand the properties of organic compounds* Access exercises and practice questions to hone your knowledge* Improve your grade in the second semester of Organic ChemistryOrganic Chemistry II For Dummies is for students who want a reference that explains concepts and terms more simply. It's also a perfect refresher O-chem veterans preparing for the MCAT.

Create, manage, and measure innovationIn Design Thinking and Innovation Metrics: Powerful Tools to Manage Creativity, OKRs, Product, and Business Success, bestselling author Michael Lewrick delivers a simple and straightforward playbook to manage and measure innovation. In the book, you'll learn how to utilize the design thinking paradigm for innovation success and how successful leaders manage Explore and Exploit portfolios to create impact.The author explains how to:* Strategically employ data analytics, artificial intelligence, and neurodesign to drive innovation and business results* Deploy Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for innovation teams to realize true alignment between the business and team performance* Use the provided hands-on tools to measure your firm's success at creating meaningfully new and interesting products, services, and experiencesPart of the Design Thinking Series, Design Thinking and Innovation Metrics will earn a place in the libraries of managers, executives, product owners, innovation teams, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders.

Useful reference text underpinning the theory behind wind resource assessment along with its practical applicationHandbook of Wind Resource Assessment provides a comprehensive description of the background theory, methods, models, applications, and analysis of the discipline of wind resource assessment, covering topics such as climate variability, measurement, wind distributions, numerical modeling, statistical modeling, reanalysis datasets, applications in different environments (onshore and offshore), prediction accuracy, wind atlases, and future climate.The text provides an up-to-date assessment of the tools available for wind resource assessment and their expected accuracy in different environments. It also summarizes our present understanding of the wind climate and its variability, with a particular focus on its relevance to wind resource assessment.Written by a highly qualified professional in the fields of wind resource assessment, wind turbine condition monitoring, and wind turbine wake modeling, sample topics included in Handbook of Wind Resource Assessment are as follows:* Climate variability, covering temporal scales of variation, power spectrum, short term variation and turbulence, the spectral gap, and long-term variation* Measurement, covering history of wind speed measurement, types of measurement, terrestrial measurements, anemometers, wind vanes, and pressure, temperature, and humidity* Distributions, covering synoptic scale wind distributions, turbulent scale distributions, contrast between mean and extreme values, and extreme value statistics* Physical modeling, covering spatial scales of variability, the governing equations, models of varying complexity, mass consistent models, and linearized modelsHandbook of Wind Resource Assessment serves as a comprehensive text that brings together the different aspects of wind resource assessment in one place. It is an essential resource for anyone who wishes to understand the underlying science, models, or applications of wind resources, including postgraduates, academics, and wind resource professionals.

Gear up and equip your organization for an entirely new competitive landscapeIn The Ecosystem Economy: How to Lead in the New Age of Sectors Without Borders, two McKinsey & Company senior partners offer an incisive and eye-opening look at the emerging ecosystem economy and what it means for companies used to familiar sector siloes. In the book, you'll explore how the most successful companies in the new economy aren't the ones that have applied old-school best practices but, instead, have adopted entirely new mindsets and approaches for a fundamentally transforming market.You'll also find:* Explanations of why it's so important for companies to adopt a new approach in the face of a foundationally changing economy (and what they stand to gain)* How the new ecosystem economy will continue to evolve and change, dissolving the borders between the traditional sectors of the economy* A comprehensive ecosystem playbook that can be applied to firms of any size and in any sectorAs the barriers between sectors and disciplines come down, organizations everywhere will need to reshape their thinking about value propositions, competition, partnership, organizational and operating models, and performance management. The Ecosystem Economy is your personal roadmap to navigating that new world. It's ideal for managers, executives, and other business leaders seeking fresh new strategies and practical approaches for markets that bear little resemblance to the ones that came before.

Explore straightforward drawing skills to help you communicate product ideas exponentially faster than you could with textIn Drawing Product Ideas: Fast and Easy UX Drawing for Anyone, RSA Fellow and Google Data Visualization Lead, Kent Eisenhuth delivers a new and exciting guide to effectively communicating product ideas by drawing just two simple things: boxes and lines! In the book, you'll learn why drawing is important and how it supports the design thinking process. You'll also discover how to build your drawing toolkit by exploring your own personal drawing style.The author also includes:* Strategies for how to use your drawing to support your solutions to real-world problems* Tips and tricks for applying your new drawing skills in a workshop setting, in real-time* An illuminating foreword by the celebrated Manuel Lima, a Fellow of the Royal Society of ArtsAn essential volume for engineers, researchers, and product managers, Drawing Product Ideas is also an indispensable blueprint for anyone seeking to improve their public, ad-hoc drawing skills.

Practice an agile form of management to stop wasting time and money Scrum For Dummies is an easy to use guide to managing the tricky transition from a traditional project management methodology to the new and most popular agile framework.

Implement Zero Trust initiatives efficiently and effectivelyIn Project Zero Trust: A Story About a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business, George Finney, Chief Security Officer at Southern Methodist University, delivers an insightful and practical discussion of Zero Trust implementation. Presented in the form of a fictional narrative involving a breach at a company, the book tracks the actions of the company's new IT Security Director.Readers will learn John Kindervag's 5-Step methodology for implementing Zero Trust, the four Zero Trust design principles, and how to limit the impact of a breach. They'll also find:* Concrete strategies for aligning your security practices with the business* Common myths and pitfalls when implementing Zero Trust and how to implement it in a cloud environment* Strategies for preventing breaches that encourage efficiency and cost reduction in your company's security practicesProject Zero Trust is an ideal resource for aspiring technology professionals, as well as experienced IT leaders, network engineers, system admins, and project managers who are interested in or expected to implement zero trust initiatives.

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Become smartphone savvy with DummiesAndroid Smartphones For Dummies is the all-new guide to Android phones with the familiar Dummies charm everyone loves. This book will give Android rookies a crash-course in how to use these popular phones. You'll go beyond the basics of texting and taking photos--we'll walk you through all the pro tips and tricks for customizing your phone, optimizing all your settings, using social media (safely), and making the most of apps and widgets. We'll even teach you how to make calls, because phones can still do that.* Set up and customize your new Android phone* Take stunning pictures, video, and even selfies* Find the best apps to make your life easier and more fun* Keep your data secure and private while you browse the internetNew and inexperienced Android users will love the helpful, step-by-step guidance and friendly advice in Android Smartphones For Dummies.

Build the financial future you deserve with tax-effective investingThe government wants your help, and it's willing to pay handsomely.You just need to know what to do.In The Win-Win Wealth Strategy: 7 Investments the Government Will Pay You to Make, celebrated entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Tom Wheelwright, CPA transforms the way you think about building wealth and challenges the paradigm that tax incentives are immoral loopholes. Backed by deep research in 15 countries, he identifies seven investing strategies that are A-OK with governments worldwide and will fatten your wallet while making the world a better place.You'll learn:* How to tax-effectively invest in business, technology, energy, real estate, insurance, agriculture, and retirement accounts* How to use tax incentives to help pay for your next car, house, or tuition bill* Why "the rich" are not "a drain on society" and, more importantly, how to become one of themAn indispensable and startlingly insightful exploration of straightforward investing strategies, The Win-Win Wealth Strategy improves your confidence in tax-effective investing, so you make better decisions with your money and supercharge your family's generational wealth while creating jobs, developing technology and improving access to food, energy and housing.

Create classroom excellence with this hands-on field guide to the TLAC techniquesIn Teach Like a Champion Field Guide 3.0, accomplished educators Doug Lemov, Sadie McCleary, Hannah Solomon and Erica Woolway deliver a practical and hands-on workbook to show educators how to practice the 63 teaching techniques presented in Teach Like a Champion 3.0, drive instruction, and develop teaching excellence The book offers video, tools, and engaging activities to guide the reader through each of the techniques, showing you how to apply them in the real world, both online and in-person.Readers will also learn to hone their craft with:* Field-tested activities incorporating the lessons from Teach Like a Champion 3.0* Over 25 keystone videos, complete with analysis, from example classrooms and educators* Strategies for creating the most vibrant classroom culture* Insights on using video as a tool for professional development- especially for master teachersAn advanced resource for teachers, professors, course creators, and anyone else who teaches material online or in-person, Teach Like a Champion Field Guide 3.0 create classrooms of rigor and excellence.

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An incisive and accessible blueprint to pricing your company's products and servicesIn The Pricing Model Revolution: How Pricing Will Change the Way We Sell and Buy On and Offline, world renowned pricing expert Danilo Zatta delivers an essential and engaging blueprint to building an enduring competitive advantage with insightful pricing models. In the book, you'll learn to identify the best monetization approaches for your products and how to execute the one that makes the most sense for your business. From freemium to subscription, pay-per-use, and even neuropricing, the author discusses every available option and shows you how to choose.Although it's rigorous and evidence backed, The Pricing Model Revolution avoids an overly academic perspective in favour of providing you with concrete, practical guidance you can apply immediately to start generating more revenue. You'll learn things like:* How to make smart and innovative pricing a core component of your next product offering* How to distinguish between every new, future-oriented monetization approach* Which factors to consider when you're choosing on a new pricing model for your most popular productsAn essential read for C-level executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and sales team leaders, The Pricing Model Revolution belongs on the bookshelves of every business leader seeking to learn more about one of the foundational topics driving top-line revenue and bottom-line profitability today.