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From the dawn of civilization to the modern dilemmas of nation building in Africa and the Middle East, THE ESSENTIAL WORLD HISTORY offers you a fascinating look at the common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and inform the future. Authors Duiker and Spielvogel use colorful visuals, maps, dramatic first-hand historical accounts and even reviews of popular movies to give you an insightful perspective on the human experience over time. The easy-to-read narrative is organized around seven major themes (Science and Technology, Art and Ideas, Family and Society, Politics and Government, Earth and the Environment, Religion and Philosophy and Interaction and Exchange). Important to all cultures from all time periods, these themes help you understand the course of world history, make connections across chapters and see today's world in a meaningful context.

Reach your diet and nutritional goals with NUTRITION NOW, ENHANCED 8th Edition! Understanding the basic principles of nutrition and its impacts on your health can lead to better choices and more successful diet planning now and throughout your lifetime. Chapters cover nutrition basics such as diet planning, the macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, exercise, pregnancy and lactation, global issues and much more. NUTRITION NOW, ENHANCED, organizes content into easy-to-read, manageable units that help you focus on the concepts while applying what you have learned to your own life.

The study guide and the working papers for the text assignments are provided together in one resource for your convenience. Written by the text authors to ensure accuracy and consistent quality, this resource provides chapter outlines linked to learning objectives and a set "C" of assignments that include review questions, exercises, and problems to enhance your learning experience.

The study guide and the working papers for the text assignments are provided together in one resource for your convenience. Written by the text authors to ensure accuracy and consistent quality, this resource provides chapter outlines linked to learning objectives and a set "C" of assignments that include review questions, exercises, and problems to enhance your learning experience.

Combine comprehensive coverage of basic electrical theory with practical how to information to prepare students for real practice with DELMAR'S STANDARD TEXTBOOK OF ELECTRICITY, 7E by Stephen Herman. This edition covers all aspects of basic theory with no assumption of prior electrical knowledge. The author also limits math to basic algebra and trigonometry with step-by-step examples. Quality schematics and illustrations guide students through basic electrical circuits; DC and AC theory; and equipment such as meters, transformers and motors. Numerous examples demonstrate how to complete common tasks electricians perform, while succinct units cover only one or two topics each to ensure clarity. In addition, new coverage of spike and surge protection and motor installation complies with the 2017 NEC. MindTap online resources are also available with interactive multimedia and options to customize and track and report progress.

Master the foundation principles of accounting as Heintz/Parry's leading COLLEGE ACCOUNTING, 23E combines a step-by-step approach, memorable examples and online homework resources to make accounting understandable, regardless of your accounting background or business experience. Known for clarity and supporting technology, this edition focuses on skills you can transfer from the classroom to workplace.You begin with a basic foundation and simple service company examples before advancing to accounting within more challenging merchandising and manufacturing environments. Engaging learning features emphasize the relevance of the skills you're learning and ensure an understandable presentation. To optimize study, CNOWv2 provides interactive support, "Show Me How Videos" from the authors and an adaptive learning path that focuses on areas most challenging to you individually.

Master the foundation principles of accounting as Heintz/Parry's leading COLLEGE ACCOUNTING, 23E combines a step-by-step approach, memorable examples and online homework resources to make accounting understandable, regardless of your accounting background or business experience. Known for clarity and supporting technology, this edition focuses on skills you can transfer from the classroom to workplace.You begin with a basic foundation and simple service company examples before advancing to accounting within more challenging merchandising and manufacturing environments. Engaging learning features emphasize the relevance of the skills you're learning and ensure an understandable presentation. To optimize study, CNOWv2 provides interactive support, "Show Me How Videos" from the authors and an adaptive learning path that focuses on areas most challenging to you individually.

The student workbook is designed to help you retain key chapter content. Chapter objective questions, key terms and definitions, and a variety of question types such as multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true-false help you prepare for class and exams.

Fascinated by X-rays and medical imaging technology? Drawn to work that helps others? PRINCIPLES OF RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING: AN ART AND A SCIENCE, 6th Edition reveals the inner workings of radiography careers, including radiologist assistants, radiologic technologists, ultrasound techs, CT and MRI techs, and other imaging roles in health care. Some books dump too much on you too fast, but this one moves at your pace, delivering the math and physics behind radiology before advancing to complex subjects. And it¿s designed around actual job skills like creating the beam, running scans and tests, and analyzing images--so you can pass accreditation exams and work in emergency rooms and hospitals. Reader-friendly yet packed with information, this text offers all you need to know about digital radiography systems, digital exposure factors, instrumentation and so much more!

Timely, relevant and extremely student-friendly, Andersen/Hill Collins' RACE, CLASS, AND GENDER: INTERSECTIONS AND INEQUALITIES, 10th edition, equips you with a multidimensional perspective on today's social issues. Written by two leading authorities in the field, this classic anthology uses a diverse collection of writings by a variety of scholars to demonstrate how the complex intersection of people's race, class, gender and sexuality shapes their experiences in U.S. society. Professors Andersen and Hill Collins begin each section with in-depth introductions to provide an analytical framework for understanding social inequality. Completely up-to-date, the readings cover current--and often controversial topics--including undocumented students, myths about immigrant crime, growing inequality, the role of social media in social movement mobilization, health care inequality and more.

Gain unique insights into all facets of today's traffic and highway engineering with the enhanced edition of Garber and Hoel's best-selling TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY ENGINEERING, SI Edition, 5th Edition. This edition initially highlights the pivotal role that transportation plays in today's society. You examine employment opportunities that transportation creates, study its historical impact and explore the influences of transportation on modern daily life. This comprehensive approach offers an accurate understanding of the field with emphasis on some of transportation's distinctive challenges. Later chapters focus on specific issues facing transportation engineers to prepare you for common obstacles you may need to overcome in the field. Worked problems, diagrams and tables, reference materials and meaningful examples clearly demonstrate how to apply the transportation engineering principles you have learned.

Confidence. Leadership skills. Insights from health care pros. To manage health care organizations, you need it all. SHORTELL AND KALUZNY'S HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT: ORGANIZATION DESIGN AND BEHAVIOR was written by a ¿who¿s who¿ of experts to prepare you to lead in the modern age. Exposing the issues health care organizations face every day, the authors challenge you to step up, take a position, and act using the skills you¿re building in your course. This book also packs the newest research, public policies, government regulations, payment models, key procedures and more into every page -- so you¿re ready to take charge of the situation no matter what comes your way.

Helps you master the essentials of real estate law and develop a strong understanding of the role of the real estate paralegal. This book details the transactional aspects of the law needed to assist attorneys with closing real estate purchases, sales, and mortgage loans secured by real estate.

Explains the theory and application of the essential concepts of hair chemistry. This title includes material that presents the concept, importance and relevance of pH in cosmetics. It helps the experienced hairstylist gain confidence and control as they learn the dynamics of the chemical services they perform everyday in the salon.

The Laboratory Manual is a valuable tool designed to enhance your lab experience. Lab activities, objectives, materials lists, step-by-step procedures, illustrations, and review questions can elevate your performance in the course.

Offering a more robust WebAssign course, Stewart's CALCULUS: CONCEPTS AND CONTEXTS, Enhanced Edition, 4th Edition, helps you learn the major concepts of calculus using precise definitions, patient explanations, and a variety of examples and exercises.