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Eckert's LINUX+ and LPIC-1 GUIDE TO LINUX CERTIFICATION, 5th Edition, empowers you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed on CompTIA's Linux+ (XKO-004) certification exam and the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 (101-500 and 102-500) certification exams, as well as in your network administration career. The book covers the latest Linux distributions, virtualization, containerization and storage technologies. Comprehensive coverage also addresses key job-related networking and security services, including FTP, NFS, Samba, Apache, DNS, DHCP, NTP, Squid, Postfix, SSH, VNC, Spice, RDP, GPG, PostgreSQL and iptables/firewalld. Hands-on projects give you practice using both modern Linux distributions (Fedora� 28 and Ubuntu Server 18.04) and industry's legacy Linux distributions. And with MindTap�s live virtual machine labs, you can explore various solutions in a safe, sandbox environment using real Cisco hardware and virtualized Linux operating systems.

Wicander/Monroe's Geology: Earth in Perspective, 3rd edition, brings geology to life while accommodating your busy lifestyle--and at a value-based price. It provides a complete overview of introductory geology in a succinct, engaging format. Online videos, animations, interactive mapping, and other learning tools further your understanding of physical geology and its relevance to everyday life. The revised text incorporates the latest examples, case studies, and data, including natural disasters, renewable energy, new insight on paleoseismology, sustainability, and updated dating techniques that more accurately identify historic climate change periods. GEO-FOCUS boxes spotlight issues straight from the headlines, and economic and environmental geology topics are integrated throughout.

Designed in direct response to student surveys, focus groups and interviews, Hendrix/Thompson's EARTH SCIENCE: AN INTRODUCTION, 3rd Edition, delivers concise yet comprehensive coverage in an engaging and accessible format for majors and non-majors alike. The revised text brings concepts to life with current research and examples, a new-and-improved art program, over 150 new photos, and a clean, modern design. A second-to-none supplements package equips you with a wealth of resources, including MindTap--the digital learning solution that enables you to learn on your own terms.

Informationen zum Titel:Anhand anschaulicher Beispiele aus ihrer eigenen Unterrichtserfahrung geben die Autoren Paul Dummett und John Hughes (Life und Keynote) Englisch-Lehrenden praktische Methoden an die Hand, um ihre Kursteilnehmer/-innen zum kritischen Denken zu ermutigen. Die Autoren erläutern, was das speziell für den Englischunterricht bedeutet und zeigen, wie man Lernende aller Niveaustufen zu kreativem und kritischem Denken anregt. Damit fördern sie sowohl die Motivation und Autonomie der Lernenden als auch eine authentische Kommunikation.

Introduce your students to the important new features that the latest version of Microsoft¿ Office has to offer with the focused approach found in Cable/Freund/Monk/Sebok/Starks/Vermaat's MICROSOFT¿ Office 365¿ & OFFICE 2019 INTRODUCTORY. Part of the acclaimed Shelly Cashman Series¿, this edition continues the series' strong history of innovation with an enhanced learning approach designed to engage students, improve retention and prepare learners for success with Microsoft¿ Office. A trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach encourages students to expand their understanding of the software through experimentation, critical thought and personalization while also engaging them in real-world scenarios to reinforce critical skills to make them successful in their educational and professional careers. In addition, MindTap and updated SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) online resources are available to guide additional study and ensure successful results.

Master the latest version of Microsoft¿ Office and take advantage of today's ever-changing world of technology with TECHNOLOGY FOR SUCCESS AND SHELLY CASHMAN SERIES MICROSOFT¿ OFFICE 365¿ & OFFICE 2019. Part of the highly acclaimed Shelly Cashman Series that has introduced computer skills to millions of students like you, this edition offers a proven approach that's effective, no matter what your learning style. Meaningful topics within manageable lessons demonstrate how to apply concepts to your academic, professional, and personal lives. A step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach guides you in expanding your understanding of Microsoft¿ Office 2019 through experimentation, critical thought and personalization. Updated activities, case scenarios and an emphasis on employability demonstrate the importance of what you're learning as you master the keys to using Microsoft¿ Office 2019 effectively and become a user of today's technology.

Develop the Microsoft¿ Office 365 and Office 2019 skills students need to be successful in college and beyond with the emphasis on critical-thinking, problem-solving, and in-depth coverage found in NEW PERSPECTIVES MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 & OFFICE 2019 INTRODUCTORY. Updated with all-new case scenarios, this edition clearly applies the skills students are learning to real-world situations to make concepts even more relevant across the applications and reinforces critical skills to make them successful in their educational and professional careers. NEW PERSPECTIVES MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 & OFFICE 2019 INTRODUCTORY demonstrates the importance of what students are learning while strengthening your skills and helping students transfer those skills to other applications and disciplines for further success. In addition, MindTap and updated SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) online resources are available to guide additional study and ensure successful results.

This comprehensive book presents up-to-date research and "how tos" for those enrolled in an early childhood student teaching practicum course. It clearly explains a student teacher''s professional duties and responsibilities, the mechanics of hands-on teaching under the guidance of a cooperating teacher, and students'' interactions with their college course supervisor(s). Chapters are designed to encourage contemplative and reflective thought as students develop an understanding of professionally accepted practice, ethics, classroom management, and individualized and group program planning and instruction. Communication skills that typify effective team teaching and reduce common classroom problems during student teaching are described and detailed. Current practices related to special-needs children and infant-toddler classroom placement are addressed, as is the development of school-home partnerships that enhance children''s life-long learning and educational success. Throughout, case studies and examples illustrate real-life situations and children that other student teachers have encountered

Discover how statistical information impacts decisions in today’s business world as Anderson/Sweeney/Williams/Camm/Cochran/Fry/Ohlmann''s leading ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, 9E connects concepts in each chapter to real-world practice. This edition delivers sound statistical methodology, a proven problem-scenario approach and meaningful applications that reflect the latest developments in business and statistics today. More than 350 new and proven real business examples, a wealth of practical cases and meaningful hands-on exercises highlight statistics in action. You gain practice using leading professional statistical software with exercises and appendices that walk you through using JMP® Student Edition 14 and Excel® 2016. WebAssign''s online course management systems is available separately to further strengthen this business statistics approach and helps you maximize your course success.

Master today's principles of microeconomics and gain an understanding of current economic issues with the solid introduction and policy-based examples and applications found in Baumol/Blinder/Solow's MICROECONOMICS: PRINCIPLES AND POLICY, 14E. Written by several of today's most respected economists, this book is one of the most up-to-date microeconomics texts on the market -- incorporating data and issues as recent as 2018. The authors combine the right level of rigor and detail to clarify even the most complicated microeconomic concepts. An entirely new chapter closes the book by delving into some of the most important issues confronting the U.S. economy today. Throughout this edition, well-developed examples, intriguing puzzles and meaningful microeconomic issues provide an excellent balance of theory to application while keeping you engaged and intrigued.

Master today's principles of economics and gain an understanding of current economic issues with the solid introduction and policy-based examples and applications found in Baumol/Blinder/Solow's ECONOMICS: PRINCIPLES AND POLICY, 14E. Written by several of today's most respected economists, this book is one of the most up-to-date economics texts on the market -- incorporating data and issues as recent as 2018. The authors combine the right level of rigor and detail to clarify even the most complicated economic concepts. An entirely new chapter closes the book by delving into some of the most important issues confronting the U.S. economy today. Throughout this edition, well-developed examples, intriguing puzzles and meaningful economic issues provide an excellent balance of theory to application while keeping you engaged and intrigued.

Introduce IT technical support as best-selling authors and educators Andrews, West and Dark explain how to work with users as well as install, maintain, secure and troubleshoot software in COMPTIA A+ CORE 2 EXAM: GUIDE TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND SECURITY, 10E. This step-by-step, highly visual approach uses CompTIA A+ Exam objectives as a framework to prepare students for the 220-1002 certification exam. Extensive updates reflect the most current technology, techniques and industry standards in IT support. Each chapter covers core and advanced topics with an emphasis on practical application and learning by doing. Additional coverage explores the latest developments in security, Active Directory, operational procedures, the basics of scripting, mobile operating systems, virtualization, remote support and Windows 10. In addition, Lab Manuals, CourseNotes, online labs and optional MindTap online resources provide certification test prep and interactive activities to prepare future IT support technicians.

Master the details of IT technical support as best-selling authors Andrews, West and Dark explain how to work effectively with users as well as how to install, maintain and troubleshoot computer hardware and networks in the leading COMPTIA A+ CORE 1 EXAM: GUIDE TO COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE, 10E. This step-by-step, highly visual approach uses CompTIA A+ Exam objectives as a framework to prepare you for the 220-1001 certification exam. Each chapter covers core and advanced topics while emphasizing practical applications of the most current technology, techniques and industry standards in IT today. You learn by doing with this edition's expanded coverage of the latest hardware, security, mobile device support, cloud computing and virtualization. Lab Manuals, CourseNotes, online labs and optional MindTap online resources provide additional certification test prep and interactive activities to prepare you for a role as a professional IT support technician

This all new edition of Skin Care: Beyond the Basics builds upon the strong reputation of its predecessors as an outstanding resource for the advanced esthetics student and professional. Using plain language, it explains real-world scenarios and profiles what estheticians will experience when they are practicing in the clinic environment. Detailed information on subjects such as acne, sensitive skin, cosmetic ingredients and clinical management of aging skin is included. The subject matter is presented in a direct manner which leads to proven understanding in the classroom and positive client outcomes in the student clinic. This book is a must-have resource for future and existing professional estheticians, and will remain a trusted reference tool throughout your career.

Master problem-solving and prepare for exams using the complete worked-out solutions to all in-text and odd-numbered end-of-chapter questions provided in this manual.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of chemistry and see how it relates to health science with INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOCHEMISTRY. This bestseller features dynamic art, interesting examples, coverage of the latest issues, and a wide variety of medical and biological applications. As you explore topics such as botulin toxin as a cosmetic agent, implications for the use of antibiotics, and ultraviolet sunscreen, you will see how useful the study of chemistry is to your life. The book''s built-in integration with OWLv2 (Online Web Learning) turns your chemistry study time into active experiences that build your comprehension, bring concepts to life, and help you succeed in the course.

Melucci/Tognozzi''s Piazza, 2nd edition helps you learn on your terms.