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Essential Skills for GCSE Physics
by Roy WhiteBuild essential maths, literacy and working scientifically skills to boost marks in GCSE Biology and ensure that students reach their full potential.Suitable for all specifications, this skills book provides additional support and will help to:- Sharpen mathematical skills with plenty of practice questions and coverage of all the maths techniques needed for the exams.- Improve literacy skills with tips on how to write longer answers, plus peer-assessment marking activities.- Develop the working scientifically skills needed to plan, carry out and evaluate practical experiments, in order to secure the maximum number of marks.- Build confidence by putting skills into practice; using our three-step formula students will progress from worked examples to guided questions and exam-style questions, with fully-worked solutions in the book.- Raise performance in the exams with practical advice on how to revise effectively and tips on understanding the questions, command words and assessment objectives.
Essential Studies for A-Level Psychology
by Helen J. KitchingUnderstand and evaluate 42 classic and contemporary psychological studies, including Milgram and Rutter, with this essential guide.Each study begins with a summary of the aims and procedure, followed by the findings, conclusion and evaluation, and ends with 'check your knowledge' questions that help to prepare students for assessment.- Build knowledge with easily accessible summaries of each study presented in a table, making it quick and easy to recap and revise- Develop analysis, interpretation and evaluation skills with examples, insights and practice questions that help students to form reasoned conclusions- Learn to apply knowledge and think synoptically with links to other studies; these also demonstrate learning beyond the curriculum in line with Ofsted requirements- Benefit from the guidance of bestselling Psychology author Richard Gross, with helpful insights at the end of each chapter- Cover every research/core study for the AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel, WJEC and Eduqas specifications
Essential Study Skills (7th Edition)
by Linda WongFor students who need to develop the study skills required to successfully complete their college education--whether they attend a two- or four-year college or they are adult learners--ESSENTIAL STUDY SKILLS, 7th Edition, is their guide to success. Featuring the essential learning strategies for becoming a better student, this book helps students learn how to prepare for class, develop textbook reading strategies, use effective note-taking techniques, strengthen their test-taking skills, and carry their skills forward. ESSENTIAL STUDY SKILLS, 7th Edition, adapts to any learning style and offers a step-by-step approach and numerous opportunities for practice throughout the textbook and accompanying website. The fresh four-color design and streamlined look engage students and emphasize the essentials.
Essential Study Strategies
by Walter PaukThis unique, concise book uses a conversational tone to encourage readers and students to immediately improve their learning experience. It provides inspiration and incentive for studying and achieving an education--along with easy-to-understand skills and strategies to become more effective in school. Strategies include setting goals, time management, concentration, and memory. Study skills coverage includes the Cornell Note taking System and other formats, test taking, vocabulary building, classroom lectures, textbook assignments, and research papers. Two learning and study strategies inventories are provided to give meaningful information about the strengths and weaknesses of the student's study patterns in ten areas directly related to academic success. For students who want to improve their study skills and the quality of their education.
Essential University Physics (Volume #2)
by Richard WolfsonRichard Wolfson's Essential University Physics, Second Edition is a concise and progressive calculus-based physics textbook that offers clear writing, great problems, and relevant real-life applications. This text is a compelling and affordable alternative for professors who want to focus on the fundamentals and bring physics to life for their students. Essential University Physics focuses on the fundamentals of physics, teaches sound problem-solving skills, emphasizes conceptual understanding, and makes connections to the real world. The presentation is concise without sacrificing a solid introduction to calculus-based physics. New pedagogical elements have been introduced that incorporate proven results from physics education research. Features such as annotated figures and step-by-step problem-solving strategies help students master concepts and solve problems with confidence. The Second Edition features dramatically revised and updated end-of-chapter problem sets, significant content updates, new Conceptual Examples, and additional Applications, all of which serve to foster student understanding and interest. Essential University Physics is offered as two paperback volumes, available shrink-wrapped together, or for sale individually. This package contains: Essential University Physics: Volume 2, Second Edition (which includes Chapters 20-39)
Essentials Of American Government: Roots And Reform, 2012 Election Edition
by Larry J. Sabato Karen J. O'Connor Alixandra B. YanusEssentials of American Government: Roots and Reform, 2012 Election Edition explores how the origins of American government affect the issues facing the United States today. This streamlined and flexible text offers the strongest coverage of history and current events. This approach encourages students to study present political structures and behaviors in full constitutional and historical context. The text helps students learn how our government evolved and how they can become more informed citizens. Most importantly, it encourages them to discover that politics can be-and most often is-a good thing. This text features full integration with the New MyPoliSciLab. MyPoliSciLab includes a wide array of resources to encourage students to look at American politics like a political scientist and analyze current political issues. Political Explorer lets students play the role of a political scientist by investigating issues through interactive data. Core Concept videos discuss the big ideas in each chapter and apply them to key political issues. Simulations allow students to experience how political leaders make decisions. A better teaching and learning experience This program provides a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how: Personalize Learning-The New MyPoliSciLab 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. MyPoliSciLab is now compatible with BlackBoard! Engage Students-The stunning visual design engages students in the text. Improve Critical Thinking- Learning objectives in every chapter help students focus on important topics. Analyze Current Events-Coverage of the 2012 elections keeps the study of politics relevant and shows how political scientists look at the development of the American political system. Support Instructors-A full supplements package including the Class Preparation Tool in the New MyPoliSciLab is available. Note: This is a standalone book if you want the book/access card order the ISBN below: 0205950019 / 9780205950010 Essentials of American Government: Roots and Reform Plus MyPolisciLab with Pearson eText, 2012 Election Edition Package consists of: 0205883990 / 9780205883998 Essentials of American Government: Roots and Reform, 2012 Election Edition 0205949975 / 9780205949977 NEW MyPoliSciLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card
Essentials Of Athletic Injury Management
by William E. Prentice Daniel D. ArnheimEssentials of Athletic Injury Management is written at a level more appropriate for the coach, fitness professional, and physical educator. It provides guidance, suggestions, and recommendations for handling athletic health care situations when an athletic trainer or physician is not available.
Essentials Of Business Statistics
by Bruce L. Bowerman Richard O'Connell J. Burdeane OrrisThe new edition of Essentials of Business Statistics delivers clear and understandable explanations of core business statistics concepts, making it ideal for a one-term course in business statistics. The author team--Bowerman/O'Connell/Murphree/Orris-emphasize the importance of interpreting statistical results to make effective decisions to improve business processes. The text offers real applications of statistics that are relevant to today's business students which can be seen in the continuing case studies throughout the book. Continuing cases span throughout a chapter or even groups of chapters, easing students into new topic areas. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.
Essentials Of Corporate Finance
by Bradford D. Jordan Randolph W. Westerfield Stephen A. RossEssentials of Corporate Finance by Ross, Westerfield, and Jordan is written to convey the most important concepts and principles of corporate finance at a level that is approachable for a wide audience. The authors retain their modern approach to finance, but have distilled the subject down to the essential topics in 18 chapters. They believe that understanding the “why” is just as important, if not more so, than understanding the “how,” especially in an introductory course.
Essentials Of Corporate Finance 8th Edition
by Bradford D. Jordan Randolph W. Westerfield Stephen A. RossThe integrated solutions for Ross's Essentials of Corporate Finance have been specifically designed to help improve student performance, meaning that students are prepared for and engaged in class, and they can successfully solve problems and analyse the results.
Essentials Of Genetics (Sixth Edition)
by William S. Klug Michael Cummings Charlotte SpencerBalancing classical and modern genetics,Essentials of Genetics helps readers understand basic genetics concepts, apply those concepts to genetics problems, and recognize the logic behind them. This succinct treatment features coverage of new research that will capture readers' interests. Mendelian (transmission) genetics, and modern molecular genetics with analytical reasoning woven into discussions, plus references to classical experiments and recent applications. Helps readers connect the science of genetics to the issues of today. Modernizes treatment of timely topics, including genomics, bioinformatics, proteomics (chapter 18), applications and ethics of genetic engineering (chapter 19); updated and extended coverage of gene regulation (chapter 15), cancer genetics (chapter 16). Features beautifully redesigned illustrations throughout, helping readers understand concepts more clearly. A useful reference for anyone interested in learning more about genetics.
Essentials Of Statistics
by Mario F. TriolaFrom SAT scores to job search methods, statistics influences and shapes the world around us. Marty Triola's text continues to be the bestseller because it helps students understand the relationship between statistics and the world, bringing life to the theory and methods. Essentials of Statistics raises the bar with every edition by incorporating an unprecedented amount of real and interesting data that will help instructors connect with students today, and help them connect statistics to their daily lives. The Fifth Edition contains more than 1,800 exercises, 89% of which use real data and 85% of which are new. Hundreds of examples are included, 91% of which use real data and 84% of which are new. New coverage of Ethics in Statistics highlights new guidelines that have been established in the industry.
Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology (Sixth Edition)
by Edwin F. Bartholomew Frederic H. MartiniThe Sixth Edition of Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology introduces the essential concepts needed for an understanding of the human body and helps students place information in a meaningful context, develop their problem-solving skills, and prepare for a career in a medical or allied health field.
Essentials of Biology (3rd Edition)
by Sylvia S. Mader Michael Windelspecht Lynn PrestonEssentials of Biology is an introductory biology text for non-major students that combines Dr. Sylvia Mader's superb and accessible writing style with clear visuals, a comprehensive learning system, and abundant applications and relevancy. Essentials of Biology explains the principles of biology clearly and illustrates them in a captivating, easy-to-understand manner. It emphasizes the relevance of biology to students' lives within a framework of biodiversity and is organized around the major concepts of biology--cells theory, gene theory, evolution, the theory of homeostasis, and ecosystems. The integration of text and the digital world are now complete with the addition of Dr. Michael's Windelspecht's expertise in the development of digital learning assets. Dr Windelspecht has acted is the leading architect in the design of the Mader media content for McGraw-Hill's Connect Plus and Learn Smart.Connect Plus suite of learning tools. These assets will allow you to easily design interactive tutorial materials, enhance presentations in both the online and traditional environments, and assess the learning objectives and outcomes of your course.
Essentials of Business Communication (Ninth Edition)
by Mary Ellen Guffey Dana LoewyESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION, 9TH EDITION presents a streamlined approach to business communication that includes unparalleled resources and author support. ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION provides a four-in-one learning package: authoritative text, practical workbook, self-teaching grammar/mechanics handbook, and premium Web site. Especially effective for those with outdated or inadequate language skills, the Ninth Edition offers extraordinary print and digital exercises to help students build confidence as they review grammar, punctuation, and writing guidelines. Textbook chapters teach basic writing skills and then apply these skills to a variety of e-mails, memos, letters, reports, and resumes. Realistic model documents and structured writing assignments help build lasting workplace skills. The Ninth Edition of this award-winning text features increased coverage of electronic messages and digital media, redesigned and updated model documents to introduce the latest business communication practices, and extensively updated exercises and activities. Innovative technology resources including Aplia, Write Experience, CengageNOW, and a premium Web site, make teaching and learning business communication easier and more enjoyable.
Essentials of Christian Theology
by Stanley Grenz William C. PlacherThis splendid introductory textbook for Christian theology presents essays by leading scholars on the major theological questions. William Placher provides an excellent discussion of the history and current state of each doctrine while the essays explore the key elements and contemporary issues relating to these important theological concepts.
Essentials of College Physics
by Raymond A. Serway Chris VuilleESSENTIALS OF COLLEGE PHYSICS is a streamlined version of Serway's market-leading College Physics text, using the same clear and logical presentation of the concepts and principles but providing a slimmer and more affordable alternative for instructors looking to focus on the core concepts. By integrating the guiding principles of physics education research and including unique just-in-time quantitative problem-solving features, the text strikes a balance between problem-solving support and conceptual understanding.
Essentials of Comparative Politics
by Patrick H. O'NeilThe Essentials of Comparative Politics family provides all of the tools professors need to introduce the study and comparison of political systems. A brief conceptual textbook of the core ideas behind comparative politics, a complete casebook of thirteen country studies, and a comprehensive reader of secondary and primary sources.
Essentials of Comparative Politics with Cases Fifth AP Edition
by Don Share Patrick H. O'Neil Karl FieldsThis textbook is meant to contribute to our understanding of comparative politics (the study of domestic politics around the world) by investigating the central ideas and questions that make up this field. It begins with the most basic struggle in politics--the battle between freedom and equality and the task of reconciling or balancing these ideals. How this struggle has unfolded across place and time represents the core of comparative politics. The text continues by emphasizing the importance of institutions. Human action is fundamentally guided by the institutions that people construct, such as culture, constitutions, and property rights. Once established, these institutions are both influential and persistent--not easily overcome, changed, or removed. How these institutions emerge, and how they affect politics, is central to this work.
Essentials of Contemporary Management
by Gareth R. Jones Jennifer M. GeorgeIn this eighth edition of Essentials of Contemporary Management, we continue to focus on providing the most up-to-date account of the changes taking place in the world of management and management practices while maintaining our emphasis on making our text relevant and interesting to students. And we know from feedback from instructors and students that the text does engage them.
Essentials of Contemporary Management (Fifth Edition)
by Jennifer George Gareth JonesJones/George, Essentials of Contemporary Management is the concise edition of the market bestselling textbook by the same author team. Jones and George are dedicated to the challenge of "Making It Real" for students. The authors present management in a way that makes its relevance obvious even to students who might lack exposure to a "real-life" management context. This is accomplished thru a diverse set of examples, and the unique, and most popular feature of the text, the "Manager as a Person" Chapter 2. This chapter discusses managers as real people with their own personalities, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and problems and this theme is carried thru the remaining chapters. This text also discusses the importance of management competencies--the specific set of skills, abilities, and experiences that gives one manager the ability to perform at a higher level than another in a specific context. The themes of diversity, ethics, globalization, and information technology are integrated throughout.
Essentials of Criminal Justice, Ninth Edition
by Larry J. Siegel John L. WorrallIn Essentials of Criminal Justice, students will be challenged to think about ethical decisions and then presented with an opportunity to apply their own sense of ethics to everyday decision making in criminal justice. The book provides students with a thorough knowledge of the criminal justice system. It describes current methods of social control and analyzes their strengths and weaknesses. Part One of this book gives the student a basic introduction to crime, law, and justice and Part Two offers an overview of law enforcement.
Essentials of Cultural Anthropology
by James Peoples Garrick BaileyThe book introduces students to the remarkable cultural diversity of humankind,anthropological insights on the past,present impacts of globalization ,modern ethnicity and the survival of indigenous people.
Essentials of Dental Assisting, 5th Edition.
by Debbie S. Robinson Doni L. BirdThis practical resource focuses on the core clinical skills and knowledge you need to become a practicing dental assistant. And includes step-by-step procedures, application exercises, and a wealth of pedagogical aids ensure that you master all the necessary skills.
Essentials of Economics (Ninth Edition)
by Bradley R. SchillerBradley Schiller offers a solid introduction to economics, illustrating his text with real-world examples & references to current events. Terms to remember appear at the end of each chapter to aid student retention, as well as questions and problems. As in previous editions, students are confronted early on with the reality that the economy doesn’t always operate optimally, either at the macro or micro level, and are encouraged to examine the policy challenge of finding the appropriate mix of market reliance and government regulation that generates the best possible outcomes. In addition to the suite of resources available within Connect Economics, over 100 key topics are reinforced with interesting and innovative videos on YouTube, provided to help non-majors see the relevance of economics.