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CliffsNotes Civil Service Exam Cram Plan
by Northeast EditingIt's Civil Service Exam Crunch Time!Get a plan to ace the exam--and make the most of the time you have left.Whether you have two months, one month, or even just a week left before the exam, you can turn to the experts at CliffsNotes for a trusted and achievable cram plan to ace the Civil Service Exam--without ever breaking a sweat!First, you'll determine exactly how much time you have left to prepare for the exam. Then, you'll turn to the two-month, one-month, or one-week cram plan for week-by-week and day-by-day schedules of the best way to focus your study according to your unique timeline.Each stand-alone plan includes:Diagnostic test-helps you pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses so you can focus your review on the topics in which you need the most helpSubject reviews-cover everything you can expect on the actual written exam: verbal, mathematics, clerical abilities, memory, following directions, judgment, decision-making, mechanical aptitude, and personal experienceFull-length practice test with answers and detailed explanations- a simulated civil service exam gives you an authentic test-taking experienceTest-prep essentials from the experts at CliffsNotes
CliffsNotes Firefighter Exam Cram Plan
by Northeast EditingGet a plan to ace the exam--no matter how much time you have left. Includes a diagnostic test to help you pinpoint where you need the most help. Includes a two-month, one-month, and one-week cram plan. Full-length practice exam with complete answer explanations
CliffsNotes Police Officer Exam Cram Plan
by Northeast EditingIt's Police Officer Exam Crunch Time! Get a plan to ace the exam--and make the most of the time you have left.Whether you have two months, one month, or even just a week left before the exam, you can turn to the experts at CliffsNotes for a trusted and achievable cram plan to ace the Police Officer Exam--without ever breaking a sweat!First, you'll determine exactly how much time you have left to prepare for the exam. Then, you'll turn to the two-month, one-month, or one-week cram plan for week-by-week and day-by-day schedules of the best way to focus your study according to your unique timeline.Each stand-alone plan includes:Diagnostic test-helps you pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses so you can focus your review on the topics in which you need the most help. Subject reviews-cover everything you can expect on the actual written exam in standard police officer exams across the country (including New York City): the verbal component, memorization and visualization, mathematics, and judgment and problem solving. Full-length practice test with answers and detailed explanations-a simulated Police Officer Exam gives you an authentic test-taking experience. Test-prep essentials from the experts at CliffsNotes NORTHEAST EDITING has been creating educational and test-prep content for publishers since 1992. The company's experienced authors, instructors, and editors produce print and online test-prep products for students of all ages.2 months to ace the test...1 month to ace the test...1 week to ace the test!
Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider, Fourth Edition
by Marilyn Winterton Edmunds Maren Stewart Mayhew Stephen M. SetterWritten by and for nurse practitioners, and also suitable for physician's assistants, this edition focuses on what you need to know to safely and effectively prescribe drugs for primary care.
Intro To Business (5th edition)
by Steven A. Eggland James L. Burrow Les DlabayIntro to Business 5E allows students to discover how a business works and how it impacts lives on a daily basis. With extended coverage on marketing, management, the Internet, as well as updated content, computer applications, and new web site, Intro to Business 5e provides everything needed to prepare for success in future careers!
Engineering Fundamentals and Problem Solving
by Arvid R. Eide Roland Jenison Steven Mickelson Larry L. NorthupEngineering Fundamentals & Problem Solving is written to motivate engineering students during their first year. A complete introduction to the engineering field, this text will help students develop the skills to solving open-ended problems in SI and customary units while presenting solutions in a logical manner. Eide introduces students to subject areas that are common to engineering disciplines that require the application of fundamental engineering concepts. Engineering Fundamentals & Problem Solving remains the most comprehensive text for an introductory engineering course. The book provides students a realistic opportunity to learn to apply engineering principles to the solution of engineering problems, and the author's approach keeps students on task toward an engineering career by showing how the materials applies to the student's school, life, and career. While not every course will cover all the topics in this text, McGraw-Hill is proud to offer Create, which will allow you to select the material you need from this text and many others in our B. E. S. T. series for freshman engineering so you can creat materials exactly suited to your course. For more information, please go to the Create website or contact your sales representative.
EKG Plain and Simple (Third Edition)
by Karen M. EllisUnlike books that encourage rote memorization, this conversationally-written text puts the student at the patient’s bedside, focusing not just on identifying rhythms or EKGs, but also on “Now what do I do for the patient?” Assuming no prior knowledge, EKG PLAIN AND SIMPLE, 3/e covers EKG from basic to advanced concepts. Part I progresses seamlessly from basic cardiac A&P through waves and complexes, lead morphology, and rhythms. Part II covers 12-lead interpretation, axis, hypertrophy, myocardial infarction, and more. The text presents many clinical scenarios, anecdotes, and critical thinking exercises, plus hundreds of practice rhythm strips and 12-lead EKGs. This edition adds new scenarios, chapter notes, and tables; more medication information; and new coverage ranging from MI symptoms to hemiblocks.
Intermediate English Reading and Comprehension
by Diane EngelhardtTake your skills to the next level and get moremeaning out of the English language Reading English texts that are created especially for ESL students like you is a critical part to learning the language, but that does not mean you have to be bored with the subjects! Created by expert ESL instructor Diane Engelhardt, Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate English Reading and Comprehension features 15 engaging readings on interesting topics such as the technology of 21stcentury deep-sea treasure hunting, Pixar Studios'computer-generated movie magic, the Flying Doctors of Australia, and more. You will, of course, get plenty of practice, practice, practice on understanding and comprehending vocabulary. You'll master how to read for main ideas, summarize texts, make outlines, remember facts and figures, and more. Before you know it, your reading skills will be stronger and your comprehension will grow, enabling you to get more out of English-language texts. Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate English Reading and Comprehension will help you: Develop your reading comprehension skills at theintermediate level Build your English vocabulary Prepare for the comprehension sections of ESL tests
Introduction to Early Childhood Education (6th Edition, Annotated Student’s Edition)
by Eva L. EssaThe book provides a comprehensive overview of early childhood education that is solidly based on current research and theories. The text, inter alia, examines curriculum and the fostering of creativity, as well as physical, cognitive, language, and social development--and every facet of early childhood education is examined and explained. This extensively revised edition includes new standards and accountability in the field of early childhood education.
Quality and Performance Excellence: Management, Organization, and Strategy (Seventh Edition)
by James R. EvansDelivering cutting-edge coverage that includes the latest thinking and practices from the field, QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE, 7th Edition presents the basic principles and tools associated with quality and performance excellence using relevant, real-world illustrations and examples. The text thoroughly illustrates how these basic principles and methods have been put into effect in a variety of organizations. It also illustrates the relationship between basic principles and the popular theories and models studied in management courses. Excellent case studies focus on large and small companies in manufacturing and service industries in North and South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Business Principles and Management (11th edition)
by Kenneth E. Everard James L. BurrowBusiness Principles and Management has combined new technology information with the sound fundamental topics needed to manage and operate a successful business. Finance, marketing, communications, and human resources are just some of the topics explored. Updated content, computer applications, and Internet activities bring the world of business into your classroom.
Technical Mathematics
by Dale Ewen Joan S. Gary James E. TrefzgerThis book provides readers with necessary mathematics skills. Mathematics provides the essential framework for and is the basic language of all the technologies. Mathematical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are crucial to understanding the changing face of technology. It presents the following major areas: fundamental concepts and measurement; fundamental algebraic concepts; exponential and logarithmic functions; right-triangle trigonometry; the trigonometric functions with formulas and identities; complex numbers; matrices; polynomial and rational functions; basic statistics for process control; and analytic geometry. An excellent learning aid and resource tool for engineers, especially computer software, hardware, and peripheral manufacturers. Its comprehensive appendices make this an excellent desktop reference.
An Object-oriented Approach to Programming Logic and Design (3rd edition)
by Joyce FarrellAn Object-Oriented Approach to Programming Logic and Design, Third Edition provides the beginning programmer with a guide to developing object-oriented program logic. This textbook assumes no programming language experience. The writing is nontechnical and emphasizes good programming practices. The examples are business examples; they do not assume mathematical background beyond high school business math. Additionally, the examples illustrate one or two major points; they do not contain so many features that students become lost following irrelevant and extraneous details.
Grassroots With Readings: The Writer's Workbook (Tenth Edition)
by Susan FawcettUsing her unique M-A-P approach (Model-Analysis-Practice), Susan Fawcett's books have guided hundreds of thousands of students through the writing process, from foundations of grammar, mechanics, and spelling, through writing clear sentences and well-organized paragraphs. Her inductive approach; plentiful, high-interest student models and practices; and contemporary readings engage and motivate students. This edition of GRASSROOTS features improved grammar coverage and emphasizes proofreading, with a new Chapter 6 that teaches specific proofreading strategies and shows students how to recognize their personal "error patterns," track, and correct them. Every subsequent chapter offers a proofing strategy for the concept being taught. Full-color illustrations, including 45 photos, cartoons, and artworks, plus a new design, help students visualize and understand key concepts.
Cabinetmaking and Millwork (5th Edition)
by John L. FeirerA textbook for advanced woodworking students and also for anyone interested in the fundamentals of materials, tools, machines, and processes used in the building of cabinets and interiors, the production of furniture, and the other work of the finish carpenter, cabinetmaker, and millwright. The book can be used effectively in the upper levels of the senior high school, in vocational and technical schools, and in colleges.
Child Development:
by Robert S. FeldmanMost balanced presentation of research and applications Feldman's Child Development, 6e offers students a balanced and up-to-date study of theory and research with a focus on application to students' personal lives and future careers. Child Development 6e introduces students to the theories, research, and applications of child and adolescent development. Organized chronologically, the book features a variety of student-focused tools that make the study of development interesting and engaging. It highlights the interrelationships between theory, research, and application, accentuating the scope and diversity of the field. It also illustrates how child developmentalists use theory, research, and applications to help solve significant social problems. An emphasis on practical, take-home information provides students with lessons they can use both now and in the future. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning The new MyDevelopmentLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Apply Developmental Science and Engage Students - A strong balance of research and applications maintains student interest throughout every section in the text. Improve Critical Thinking Reflective questions included within MyVirtualChild encouraging students to think critically and apply chapter content to real life situations as they raise their own virtual child. Explore Research "From Research to Practice" and "Are You an Informed Consumer of Development?" show students how they can apply the concepts they're learning in the text to real life situations. Understand Culture and Diversity "Developmental Diversity" sections highlight issues relevant in today's multicultural society. Support Instructors - Class Prep, MyVirtualChild, Video embedded PowerPoints, MyTest, clicker questions, and an instructor's manual provide extensive support for instructors. Note: MyDevelopmentLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. to purchase MyDevelopmentLab, please visit: www. mydevelopmentlab. com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MyDevelopmentLab (at no additional cost). VP: 9780205258840
A History of Design from the Victorian Era to the Present
by Ann Ferebee Jeff BylesA unique cross-disciplinary survey of design history, A History of Design from the Victorian Era to the Present offers a concise overview of the modern milestones of architecture, interior design, graphic design, product design, and photography from the Crystal Palace of 1851 to the iPhone at the turn of the twenty-first century.
Mapping the Social Landscape: Readings in Sociology
by Susan J. FergusonThis best-selling anthology providesexcellent coverage of key concepts in sociologyincluding culture, socialization, deviance, social structure, social institutions, and social inequality. Drawing from awide selection of classic and contemporary works,the 58 selections represent a plurality of voices and views within sociology. Students will be introduced tocutting edge scholarship and perspectivesthrough classical readings from great thinkers like C. Wright Mills, Karl Marx, Howard Becker, and Max Weber and contemporary articles on current issues like gender socialization, healthcare reform, and minorities in the power elite. By integrating issues of diversity throughout the book,Ferguson helps students see the interrelationships between race-ethnicity, social class, and gender, as well as how these relationships have shaped the experiences of all people in society. Each selection is preceded by a brief introduction that highlights the key sociological concepts for students consider as they read.
Practice Management for the Dental Team (Seventh Edition)
by Betty Ladley Finkbeiner Charles Allan FinkbeinerThis book gives a broad overview of the dental business operations and also elaborates on how to set up the business office and select staff, equipment, and supplies to maintain this vital part of the practice.
Social Work
by Jan FookSocial work is a human profession founded on social justice. It is difficult however to negotiate this in the constantly-changing context of the twenty first century. Now in its' second edition, this book considers the critical tradition of social work and updates it with postmodern thinking. Jan Fook draws on critical reflection to help social workers deliver flexible, responsible and responsive practice and to celebrate the ageless ideals of the profession. Key ideas covered in the text include: - Postmodernism - Critical theories - Critical reflection - Contextuality The author draws on her own experiences, to relate theoretical ideas to real life. Summaries, exercises and further reading are also included in each chapter. The book will be essential reading for all undergraduate students of social work. It will also be a valuable resource for postgraduate students and qualified professionals, who want to revisit the critical tradition of social work.
Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
by Robert C. FranceIntroduction to Sports Medicine & Athletic Training is a book written for individuals interested in athletics and the medical needs of athletes. This book is unique in that it covers four distinct disciplines in an easy to understand format. The four disciplines covered include: Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Anatomy, and Physiology. This all-in-one resource allows the individual to grasp the concepts of anatomy and physiology, and then apply them to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. Each discipline is fully presented, and uniquely sequenced together to give the user a full understanding of this exciting field. There are comprehensive chapters on nutrition and sports psychology. Instructors will enjoy the depth of the material covered and the ease in which it is presented. Introduction to Sports Medicine & Athletic Training is the first full-concept book ever written that an entire course can be created around.
Modern Classroom Assessment
by Bruce B. FreyThe objective of this text is to go beyond simply listing the basic assessment formats by exploring five broad up-to-date approaches or philosophies to assessment with the supporting scholarship and theory to guide their appropriate use.
Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage: Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, and Pathology (Fourth Edition)
by Sandy FritzThe fourth edition of this science essentials text for massage students features new full-color photos and illustrations along with an easy-to-read, conversational style that explains A&P concepts clearly. The book not only helps students learn the information they need to pass certification exams, but it also helps them see how scientific content applies to actual practice. This new edition also features a very enhanced Evolve resource package, along with new material on boosting your knowledge of nutrition and research two subjects of growing interest in the massage therapy profession.
Procedures and Theory for Administrative Professionals (6th edition)
by Patsy Fulton-Calkins Karin M. StulzIn today's dynamic workplace, administrative professionals must be able to adjust to a diversified workforce with emerging technologies and be prepared to function in an expanding and global marketplace. From hard skills to soft skills, PROCEDURES AND THEORY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS, 6e equips you to handle whatever workplace challenges may come your way by providing instruction and activities directed toward technology, communication, and human relations. Its emphasis on critical thinking, creative thinking, and lifelong learning gives you opportunities for unique solutions and ideas. Reflecting a changing marketplace, the sixth edition includes a host of new topics, ranging from business etiquette and e-commerce to globalization and security, and is packed with career tips, professional points, and critical-thinking activities. Comprehensive and practical, this text is an excellent resource for those seeking entry-level assistant positions, preparing for promotion opportunities, or transitioning to a job of greater responsibility.