With business analytics is becoming increasingly strategic to all types of organizations and with many companies struggling to create a meaningful impact with this emerging technology, this work—based on the combined experience of 10 organizations that display excellence and expertise on the subject—shares the best practices, discusses the management aspects and sociology that drives success, and uncovers the five key aspects behind the success of some of the top business analytics program...

Geared toward IT management and business executives seeking to excel in business intelligence initiatives, this practical guide explores creating business alignment strategies that help prioritize business requirements, build organizational and cultural strategies, increase IT efficiency, and promote user adoption. Business intelligence, together with business analytics and performance management, eliminates information overload by organizing the massive amounts of information available in...

Roll the dice. Slam the quarter. Flip the cup. Did you win, miss, lose, or guess wrong? Sounds like it’s your turn to drink! Or maybe not, depending on the rules you learned to play by. If you’ve ever gotten into an argument with someone about rules for your favorite drinking game, or just wondered how that insane game at the table next to you is actually played, Fantastic Drinking Games is the book for you. With more than eighty different dice, card, quarter, and cup games, this ...

An expanded narrative of the rich, unique history of the University of Chicago.One of the most influential institutions of higher learning in the world, the University of Chicago has a powerful and distinct identity, and its name is synonymous with intellectual rigor. With nearly 170,000 alumni living and working in more than one hundred and fifty countries, its impact is far-reaching and long-lasting.With The University of Chicago: A History, John ...

Austria 1867-1955 connects the political history of German-speaking provinces of the Habsburg Empire before 1914 (Vienna and the Alpine Lands) with the history of the Austrian Republic that emerged in 1918. John W. Boyer presents the case of modern Austria as a fascinating example of democratic nation-building. The construction of an Austrian political nation began in 1867 under Habsburg Imperial auspices, with the German-speaking bourgeois Liberals defining the concept of a polit...

Water Relations of Plants and Soils, successor to the seminal 1983 book by Paul Kramer, covers the entire field of water relations using current concepts and consistent terminology. Emphasis is on the interdependence of processes, including rate of water absorption, rate of transpiration, resistance to water flow into roots, soil factors affecting water availability. New trends in the field, such as the consideration of roots (rather than leaves) as the primary sensors of water stress, are...

Homer and Your HighnessBy: Marilyn Freifeld, John Herluf Boyer and Heidi GoebelMarilyn Freifeld and Heidi Goebel have been neighbors in Evanston, Illinois, since May of 2010. They have remained friends and often shop at Costco, eat pizza at Marie’s in Albany Park or just sit in Heidi’s front yard chatting about this and that.This book is based on the first encounter of Marilyn “Your Highness” and Heidi’s son, John “Homer.” Their respective names continue to be used a...

Jeremy Sytes lives with his wife, son, and dog Viceroy. One night while relaxing in his back yard with a beer or two or three, he encounters a hoard of wererats who completely ruin his entire evening with devasting consequences. From the short story of same name in the horror collection RED WET DIRT by Nicholas Grabowsky, originally published in 2009 by A Scream in the Dark Comics. This is the first ever Black Bed Sheet Comic with more issues to come in the future!

The anthology titled *The Present State of Wit* offers a profound exploration of the evolving dimensions of wit through the nuanced voices of seventeenth and eighteenth-century literature. This collection embodies a rich tapestry of stylistic diversity and thematic depth, ranging from satirical essays to pithy reflections. It provides an insightful examination of the period's social and cultural milieus, reflecting the ethos of intellectual engagement that flourished during the Age of Enli...

Are mermaids real? Well of course they are! Just ask the four very English children who, when on vacation by the sea, find out about one being held in a circus and, since 'they die in captivity' decide on a daring midnight rescue. Is she a real mermaid? Well, help read this book and find out. Oh, and they fight sea monsters, engage in underwater battle and lots of other exciting and magical stuff. They are all mostly brave and helpful. If you like magic and water and peril and heroism, and...

In John T. McIntyre's boxed-set titled 'Detective Ashton-Kirk,' readers are transported to the enthralling world of mystery and intrigue. The series follows the adventures of the astute detective Ashton-Kirk as he unravels complex cases with meticulous attention to detail. McIntyre's writing style is characterized by precise storytelling and vivid descriptions, immersing readers in each investigation. Set in the early 20th century, the series reflects the tension and excitement of the gold...

A comprehensive guide to public sector collaboration with private and nonprofit organizations for better service deliveryGoverning Cross-Sector Collaboration tackles the issues inherent in partnerships with nongovernmental actors for public service delivery, highlighting the choices available and the accompanying challenges and opportunities that arise. Based on research, interviews with public, private and nonprofit sector leaders, and considerable analys...