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This book offers organization leaders an easy-to-read resource to better understand the latest version of IT Information Library and how best to leverage its capabilities. Service Management Leadership is the name of Jeffrey's consulting practice and YouTube channel.

Libraries are a unique entity. Many independent authors want to work effectively with libraries but it's not as easy as asking the library to buy a book. In this book, you'll learn how libraries work and what you can do to increase the chances of your book making it onto library shelves. Sarah Perry has a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from Wayne State University. Having worked in libraries for over 20 years, she also writes fiction as S.J. Lomas and understands what both authors and librarians want for their books. In this book, you'll learn how libraries get their book ...

"Navigating the Digital Labyrinth: A Comprehensive Guide to Managed IT Services" is an essential resource for business leaders, IT professionals, and organizations seeking to understand and leverage the vast landscape of Managed IT Services. This guide demystifies the complex world of IT management, providing readers with a clear path through the intricacies of infrastructure management, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more. From foundational concepts and types of services to the nuances of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and vendor management, this book covers crucial topics that ...

“Justin and Rudy’s Excellent IT Adventure” is a fun and exciting tale that weaves principles of IT and IT Service Management into a fictional story; allowing the reader to better understand basic IT processes and functions within a fictional storyline.

Hacking APIs - A Comprehensive Guide from Beginner to Intermediate is a comprehensive guide that provides readers with a detailed understanding of APIs and their usage in modern web applications. The book is designed for beginners who are interested in learning about API hacking and for intermediate-level readers who want to improve their knowledge and skills in this area. The book is divided into eight chapters, covering everything from the basics of APIs and web services to advanced API hacking techniques. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to APIs and web services, explaining what APIs ...

Lutheran Orthodoxy teaches that a vital part of the work of God in Christ is atonement by vicarious satisfaction. Vicarious satisfaction is attested in Scripture, the Lutheran confessions in the Book of Concord, explanations of the Catechism, Lutheran hymns, the liturgy, the Sacraments, and so on. Nevertheless, the atonement is in controversy in Lutheran circles. The adversaries deny vicarious satisfaction. They substitute a general amnesty that is announced in a bloodless absolution. According to them, the cross would not have been necessary had sinners only believed that God can and does ...

The must-have companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller, Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution, featuring the Atkins Nutritional Approach— a celebrity-favorite diet perfect for losing weight before your wedding or to bounce back into shape post-baby, or if you just want to look and feel...

Imagine the following situation: you were invited to a private meeting. In this meeting, you are with the greatest professionals in the world for Customer relationship management (CRM) and Customer service. Will you imagine it? This book brings advice from 30 professionals for you only, your career and your company. They belong and worked in different sectors and projects. Learn with their experiences in Ombudsmen, Customer Service, CRM, Business Intelligence, and Legislation for our sector. So, enjoy this "feast" of knowledge accumulated during decades. Once you do that, your Customer will...

Contents: 1. Foundations of UX Design: 1.1 What Is UX Design 1.2 Design Thinking and Problem Definition 1.3 Understanding Users: Research Essentials 1.4 Personas, Journeys and Experience Mapping 2. Structure and Interaction: 2.1 Information Architecture and Content Strategy 2.2 User Flows and Task Design 2.3 Wireframing: From Ideas to Interfaces 3. Interface and Visual Design: 3.1 Visual Design Principles 3.2 Design Systems, Components and Figma Mastery 3.3 Interaction Design and Microinteractions 4. Prototyping, Testing and Accessibility: 4.1 Prototyping for Clarity and Collaboration 4.2 ...

This book contains some of the vital information the clergy performing the wedding would want to know before the actual first meeting with the bride and groom, before the wedding, as well as some key and useful information for the wedding director. You may print and use this information the actual wedding services have used and collected over a 40 plus year span, as you see the need. All names have been changed to protect the innocent! This writing in no way would be all the information a pastor would need to officiate weddings, and should be used for starter information only.

Are you staring down a project that’s spiraling out of control? In Software Salvage: How to Rescue Your Failing Development Project, I share 25 years of hard-earned lessons from the front lines of software development—lessons that can help you turn a sinking project into a success story. This book is your step-by-step guide to diagnosing and reversing the course of troubled tech initiatives. Whether you’re a CTO, business owner, or startup founder, you’ll discover clear, actionable strategies designed to get your project back on track. I blend real-world case studies—like the ...

Complain Like a Pro: Using AI to Hold Government Accountable Turn frustration into action — with AI on your side. Are you tired of being ignored by councils, departments, or government agencies? This practical guide will teach you how to transform everyday problems into powerful, professional complaints — with the help of artificial intelligence. Whether you're fed up with missed bin collections, broken streetlights, faulty services, or bureaucratic silence, this book shows you exactly how to: Use AI to write clear, compelling complaints in minutes Structure your message for maximum ...

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The way we think about service delivery is broken and obsolete. This book discusses a new framework for the c-suite to improve service quality, performance, and the value for customers. This is a short, easy-to-read book that will reshape how you think about service delivery. It is focused on minimizing outages and improving service quality, performance, and experience.

Looking for a story that sparks imagination and encourages thinking? Lunar Cars & Magic Words is filled with clever twists and mishaps, as Albert, a lovable inventor, tests his lunar car on Earth. When the Wise Old Owl steps in to help, children encounter themes of friendship, problem-solving, and a playful introduction to science concepts and set theory, all wrapped in humor and heart.

The Mindfulness Approach to Health Behaviour Change (MATHC) takes the listener through a six stage experiential process that delves into the intricate landscape of change theory and therapeutic strategies to aid the transformative process.

More of a strategy book than a recipe book, Everyday Plant-Based Meals You’ll Just Love will help you transcend conventional recipes and enjoy fresh and healthy foods in a new way. The menu palette method is based on organized collections of food options from which you can create a variety of meals. Menu palettes are inspirational suggestions for structured improvisation. Using menu palettes is similar to an artist painting from a palette of colors, or a jazz musician improvising from a lead sheet. The structure is there, but the rest is up to you!

Integrating and managing the services of multiple third-party IT service providers is becoming increasingly popular, but there is no formal best-practice guidance for service integration and management (SIAM). This book provides clear guidance on the SIAM process, answering questions on what service integration is, when SIAM is applicable, and what approach should be taken when sourcing ITSM services in a multi-sourced environment.