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The student workbook is designed to help you retain key chapter content. This comprehensive resource includes chapter objective questions, key-term definition queries and multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank and true-or-false problems.

A longtime favorite among students, Acello/Hegner's NURSING ASSISTANT: A NURSING PROCESS APPROACH has prepared more nursing assistants for meaningful careers in acute care, long-term care and home health than any other text. Providing easy-to-understand explanations, the 12th Edition walks you step-by-step through more than 150 procedures, including key skills in patient handling and transfers, wound care, communication, safety and record keeping, as well as special care procedures for patients with medical devices, catheters and physical or mental impairments. Ensuring you have a solid foundation, it also explains essential background information on basic human anatomy, career planning and emerging health care trends. Vibrant color photos and illustrations bring chapter concepts to life, while numerous print and digital study tools help you maximize your course success.

A streamlined, step-by-step instructional approach provides flexible lesson plans to help teachers plan and deliver their lessons, with the option to use suggested extension activities as needed. Includes best-practice routines and instructional support; multi-level strategies to support students at different levels of English proficiency; and optional extension activities for vocabulary, literacy, listening, speaking, and writing

A streamlined, step-by-step instructional approach provides flexible lesson plans to help teachers plan and deliver their lessons, with the option to use suggested extension activities as needed. Includes best-practice routines and instructional support; multi-level strategies to support students at different levels of English proficiency; and optional extension activities for vocabulary, literacy, listening, speaking, and writing

Kung fu is practiced around the world and is one of the most recognized aspects of Chinese culture. Originating many centuries ago, it was developed in part by Buddhists living and studying at the Shaolin Temple. Learn more about this fascinating martial art and explore the life of its most famous star.

SuzhouΓÇöan ancient city located on the south of the Yangtze RiverΓÇöis home to some wonderful classical-style gardens in China. Learn about the most important of these and what makes them great examples of Chinese culture, as well as the idea of creating a natural world within the garden walls to showcase natureΓÇÖs beauty.

Four inventionsΓÇögunpowder, the compass, paper, and the printing pressΓÇöplayed key roles in human history and development. Learn how each of these was invented and discover how they changed the world.

One of ChinaΓÇÖs most important gifts to the world is the invention of porcelain. For centuries, Chinese bowls, plates, and cups made their way to Western dining rooms, bringing elegance and beauty to peopleΓÇÖs lives. Learn how this important craft was developed and why some pieces are highly valued today.

On January 3, 2019, China succeeded in landing vehicles on the far side of the moon, starting a new era of space discovery. Learn about ChinaΓÇÖs space programs and how its space studies seek to expand our knowledge of the Solar System.

Every culture has its own stories about how Earth was formed, and about the other planets and stars that can be seen across the night sky. Learn about some of the oldest and most loved Chinese stories, such as the Oxherd and the Weaver Girl, and their impact on modern life.

One of the things that connects Chinese people together is their ancient writing system. Chinese characters are not pictures, but they usually contain several different elements that work together to tell a story, giving the characters their meaning. Learn how this writing system developed, and the history of Chinese writing from the past to the present.

The game of Go has very few rules and is easy to learn. Yet through the game, players develop clever ways of thinking that help them to win, and even gain a deeper understanding of life. Learn how the game is played and how it improves the minds of millions of players around the world.

BASIC CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES, Sixth Edition demonstrates the techniques involved in basic clinical laboratory procedures, as well as the theories behind them. Performance-based to maximize hands-on learning, this "work-text" includes step-by-step instruction and worksheets to help users understand laboratory tests and procedures, such as specimen collection, types of analysis, laboratory instrumentation, CLIA and OSHA safety protocols, and much more. Learners and working professionals alike will find BASIC CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES an easy-to-understand, reliable resource for developing and refreshing key laboratory skills.

There is a silk factory in Florence, Italy, where workers use ancient machines to create beautiful silk cloth. Other factories have modernized and use newer machines but the workers here continue to weave silk from machines that are centuries old. How this silk is made? What makes it special?

"Extremely student friendly, Healey's STATISTICS: A TOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS, 11e, equips you with a solid understanding of statistical fundamentals and their practical application to current social issues -- no advanced math knowledge required. The text breaks down even the most complex material to help you master key concepts and develop the skills you need as a professional in a social science field -- or simply to become a "statistically literate" consumer of social research. Everyday examples illustrate that statistics are not just abstract mathematical constructs, but they have practical value in government, education, business, media, politics, sports and more. Research examples in every chapter include the same "real data" used by professionals across various fields to make evidence-based decisions"--Amazon.com.

"Kendall's SOCIOLOGY IN OUR TIMES: THE ESSENTIALS, 12th edition, introduces you to the study of sociology through captivating, real-life stories as well as timely topics such as the relationship between suicide, bullying and social media. The author humanizes sociology, showing you how it is at work in society and can be applied to everyday life and the pressing social issues we face. You'll learn how you can make a difference in your community -- and the world. You'll also examine issues making headlines, such as the war on gun control and policies to help prevent military suicides. Photos and videos complement the text's main themes of diversity, the application of sociology to everyday life, global comparisons, media and social change, particularly as it relates to social media and other forms of technology spurring new ways of interacting." -- Amazon

China Showcase Library is a new and exciting collaboration between National Geographic Learning and People s Education Press. A collection of readers focused on China and covering high-interest topics in the areas of technology, art, literature, beliefs, and folk customs, the China Showcase Library readers contain exciting reading selections, beautiful and authentic photography, and a range of activities to support learning. These activities cultivate students reading competence and promote higher order thinking skills by allowing students to engage with the text from various perspectives. Vocabulary support through on-the-page definitions and vocabulary lists are available. Audio is also provided for both the main and expansion readings.

Gain the hands-on experience and knowledge to solve real financial problems while taking your Excel spreadsheet skills to a new level with Mayes' FINANCIAL ANALYSIS WITH MICROSOFT EXCEL, 9E. This edition provides a reader-friendly solid foundation in corporate finance while teaching you to maximize the spreadsheet tools that professionals use every day. Packed with interesting examples, this edition covers today's most important corporate finance topics and tools, including financial statements, budgets, the Security Market Security Line, pro forma financial statements, cost of capital, Visual Basic Applications (VBA) programming and Excel pivot tables. You study the latest information on time series forecasting and work with Excel's Get & Transform feature to process large data files. This edition's self-directed learning approach and numerous self-study tools let you strengthen spreadsheet skills while equipping you with the expertise today's employers want in corporate finance.

Businesses and the accounting profession have never been under such close ethical scrutiny because of the ethics scandals that have prevented organizations and people from reaching their objectives. Understanding why ethical behavior is so important to success and knowing potential pitfalls are key to your own success. Business & Professional Ethics for Directors, Executives & Accountants, 9e demonstrates that it�s not just about learning rules. You must learn how to use ethical strategies, make ethical decisions, and integrate the latest information on ethics and governance scandals, legal liability and professional accounting and auditing issues. You must understand why developing an ethical corporate culture is essential to maintaining stakeholder support, and for auditors to audit financial statements. To keep learning interesting and underscore the importance of ethical issues, this edition provides more than 130 cases, including classic frauds, bankruptcies, loss of reputation, and unprofessional practices. Cases provide excellent opportunities for role playing and for developing your understanding of soft skills, including communications, persuasion, presentation, leadership and a global mindset.

NUTRITION: YOUR LIFE SCIENCE, 3rd Edition, helps you understand the fundamental principles of nutritional science through an interactive, flexible, and fun learning experience. Turley/Thompson gives you a variety of options to learn, review, and demonstrate your knowledge. Use the unique learning aids, including Take-Ten Reflective Questions, Practices, and Bio Beats, to engage with the material and develop a better understanding of how nutrition concepts apply to your own life.

Updated with the latest research, Gravetter/Wallnau/Forzano/Witnauer's ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 10th Edition delivers straightforward instruction, hands-on learning tools and real-world examples to help you go beyond memorizing formulas to truly understanding the hows and whys of statistics. Giving extra focus to the topics students typically struggle with most, the authors take time to fully explain statistical concepts. Integrated applications reinforce concepts, offering further support to ensure that even those with a weak background in mathematics can fully grasp statistics. The authors also illustrate how an understanding of statistical procedures will help you comprehend published findings -- ultimately leading you to become a savvy consumer of information. Also available, the MindTap digital learning solution helps you learn on your own terms.

With World English, learners experience the world through content and ideas from National Geographic and TED, providing the motivation to talk about what¿s most important to them.