Gerzema, John/D'Antonio, Michael: The Athena Doctrine (E-Book)

<b><i>New York Times</i> Bestseller<br /><br /> How feminine values can solve our toughest problems and build a more prosperous future<br /></b><br /> Among 64,000 people surveyed in thirteen nations, two thirds feel the world would be a better place if men thought more like women. This marks a global trend away from the winner-takes-all, masculine approach to getting things done. Drawing from interviews at innovative organizations in eighteen nations and at Fortune 500 boardrooms, the authors reveal how men and women alike are recognizing significant value in traits commonly associated with women, such as nurturing, cooperation, communication, and sharing.<i>The Athena Doctrine</i> shows why femininity is the operating system of 21st century prosperity.<ul><li>Advocates a new way to solve today's toughest problems in business, education, government, and more</li><li>Based on a landmark survey and results from Young& Rubicam's respected Brand Asset Valuator's global survey, as well as on-the-ground interviews in 18 countries</li><li>From acclaimed social theorist, consumer expert, and bestselling author, John Gerzema, and award-winning author, Michael D'Antonio</li></ul><p>Brought to life through real world examples and backed by rigorous data,<i>The Athena Doctrine</i> shows how feminine traits are ascendingand bringing success to people and organizations around the world. By nurturing, listening, collaborating and sharing, women and men are solving problems, finding profits, and redefining success in every realm.</p>

A step-by-step introduction to modeling, training, and forecasting using wavelet networks Wavelet Neural Networks: With Applications in Financial Engineering, Chaos, and Classification presents the statistical model identification framework that is needed to successfully apply wavelet networks as well as extensive comparisons of alternate methods. Providing a concise and rigorous treatment for constructing optimal wavelet networks, the book links mathematical aspects of wavelet network construction to statistical modeling and forecasting applications in areas such as finance, chaos, and classification. The authors ensure that readers obtain a complete understanding of model identification by providing in-depth coverage of both model selection and variable significance testing. Featuring an accessible approach with introductory coverage of the basic principles of wavelet analysis, Wavelet Neural Networks: With Applications in Financial Engineering, Chaos, and Classification also includes: Methods that can be easily implemented or adapted by researchers, academics, and professionals in identification and modeling for complex nonlinear systems and artificial intelligence Multiple examples and thoroughly explained procedures with numerous applications ranging from financial modeling and financial engineering, time series prediction and construction of confidence and prediction intervals, and classification and chaotic time series prediction An extensive introduction to neural networks that begins with regression models and builds to more complex frameworks Coverage of both the variable selection algorithm and the model selection algorithm for wavelet networks in addition to methods for constructing confidence and prediction intervals Ideal as a textbook for MBA and graduate-level courses in applied neural network modeling, artificial intelligence, advanced data analysis, time series, and forecasting in financial engineering, the book is also useful as a supplement for courses in informatics, identification and modeling for complex nonlinear systems, and computational finance. In addition, the book serves as a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners in the fields of mathematical modeling, engineering, artificial intelligence, decision science, neural networks, and finance and economics.

John Gerzema is a pioneer in using data to identify social change and help companies adapt to new trends and demands. He is a bestselling author, speaker, and consultant. His booksThe Brand Bubble andSpend Shift have appeared on numerous best of lists, and his TED talks have been seen by hundreds of thousands of people.

Michael DAntonio is the author and coauthor of many books, includingSpend Shift. He won the Pulitzer Prize with writers atNewsday and the Alicia Patterson Fellowship.

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