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Develop the strong programming skills you need for professional success with Farrell's MICROSOFT¿ VISUAL C# 2017: AN INTRODUCTION TO OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING, 7E. Approachable examples and a clear, straightforward style help you build a solid understanding of both structured and object-oriented programming concepts. You master critical principles and techniques that easily transfer to other programming languages. This new edition incorporates the most recent versions of both C# and Visual Studio 2017 to ensure you have the contemporary skills required in business today. Short "You Do It" hands-on features; video lessons for each chapter; and a variety of new debugging exercises, programming exercises, and running case studies help prepare you for success in today¿s programming environment. New MindTap online resource offers coding labs and additional assessment, in addition to a full eReader. Discover the tools and expertise you need for programming success.

Offering a three-level pre-primary series in British English, this volume uses traditional children's songs from around the world, and National Geographic photos and images, to introduce very young learners to the world of English.

Offering a three-level pre-primary series in British English, this volume uses traditional children's songs from around the world, and National Geographic photos and images, to introduce very young learners to the world of English.

Offering a three-level pre-primary series in British English, this volume uses traditional children's songs from around the world, and National Geographic photos and images, to introduce very young learners to the world of English.

Using a focused approach, this book provides a two-page layout that allows you to work through an entire task without turning the page. It guides you in exploring cloud computing and other developments.

Helps your students develop Microsoft Powerpoint 2013 skills they need for success in college and beyond. This book emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and in-depth coverage.

Give future managers the solid understanding they need to successfully oversee today's information systems with Reynold¿s INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR MANAGERS, 2E. Written specifically for managers with little or no formal information technology training or expertise, this trusted text details the significant business implications of today¿s information technology. The author incorporates a wealth of actual, contemporary examples to clearly illustrate how managers can apply information technology to improve and strengthen their organizations. A new chapter on IT security, hands-on scenarios, as well as numerous text- and web-based cases provide opportunities for future managers to apply what they are learning. The book¿s logical framework helps managers understand the importance of their roles in guiding information technology and working effectively with all members of their organizations to achieve results.

Provides a forum for learners of English to make connections with topics ranging from science to business to global issues. This four-level reading series shows learners how to understand and respond to ideas and content in English.

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Shows students how calculus relates to biology, with a style that maintains rigor without being overly formal. This book includes topics on calculus with examples drawn from many areas of biology, including genetics, biomechanics, medicine, pharmacology, physiology, ecology, epidemiology, and evolution.

Features a three-level preprimary series in American English. This book uses traditional children's songs from around the world to introduce very young learners to the world of English.

Punia's father used to dive for lobsters in an underwater cave. Then the Shark King came to live there. One day, when Punia was a baby, his father went diving for lobsters and never came back. Now Punia has a plan to trick the Shark King, and to bring lobsters to his village once again.

There was once a village on a mountain. It was peaceful and quiet. But then a giant named Odon moved to the mountain. He stomped through the village, damaging homes and eating the villagers' crops and animals. Nothing and no one could stop Odon - until four animal friends came up with a clever plan.

One morning, the animals in the jungle had an argument. Some said Elephant was the strongest animal in the jungle. Others said Hippo was the strongest. When Turtle says that he is the strongest, the other animals laugh at him. Can Turtle prove he is the strongest animal in the forest?

Mouse Deer is swimming in the rain forest. Tiger is hungry and wants to catch Mouse Deer. Can Mouse Deer trick Tiger to get away from him?

ETHICAL DECISIONS FOR SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE will help you recognize ethical issues and dilemmas, reason carefully about ethical issues, clarify your ethical aspirations at the level demanded by the profession, and achieve a more ethical stance in your practice. It places ethical decision making within the context of professional ethics and provides guidelines, including two ethical screens, to help you identify priorities among competing ethical obligations.

Master the communication skills and strategies most important in today's workplace with Ingre/Basil's ENGINEERING COMMUNICATION: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS FOR ENGINEERS, 2E. Ideal for future or practicing engineers, this practical guide is built around the successful dynamic analysis model CMAPP (context, message, audience, purpose and product). Meaningful insights and direction help you create proposals, reports, memos, letters, and job applications most appropriate for today's workplace. New coverage of digital and social media shows you how to maximize these online tools. Interrelated case studies and exercises help you strengthen the critical thinking and planning skills essential in engineering today. This edition also emphasizes important ethical and cultural considerations as you learn to develop the effective communication needed to be successful in your career.

In this pioneering text, a constructivist approach guides users in learning how to teach in a constructivist manner. The book is based on the belief that it�s more important for children to learn how to do science than it is for them to learn about science, and that teachers of elementary science do not need to know a great deal of science to teach it effectively, but rather need to be co-inquirers with their students. More than 170 process-oriented activities, organized by grade level, help practicing teachers encourage children to develop and perform their own investigations.

Looks at modern Italy. Taking a communicative approach, this book emphasises on spoken and written communication ensuring that students express themselves with confidence. It gives students a chance to explore modern Italy with a cinematic eye through the inclusion of five short films by Italian filmmakers.

Casella and Berger's new edition builds the theoretical statistics from the first principals of probability theory. Thoroughly and completely, the authors start with the basics of probability and then move on to develop the theory of statistical inference using techniques, definitions, and statistical concepts.

Now you can master the latest version of the fundamental SQL language used in all relational databases today with ORACLE 12C: SQL, 3E. Much more than a study guide, this edition helps you transform a basic knowledge of databases into proficiency with the latest SQL and Oracle concepts and techniques. You learn to use Oracle 12c SQL most effectively as you prepare for the first exam in the Oracle Database Administrator or Oracle Developer Certification Exam paths. This edition initially focuses on creating database objects, including tables, constraints, indexes, sequences, manipulating data, and more. The author then explores both basic data query techniques as well as advanced query topics using a proven hands-on approach. ORACLE 12C: SQL, 3E introduces the latest features and enhancements in 12c, from enhanced data types and invisible columns to new CROSS and OUTER APPLY methods for joins. To help you transition to further studies and even more advanced books in this series, appendixes introduce SQL tuning, compare Oracle's SQL syntax with other databases, and overview Oracle connection interface tools: SQL Developer and SQL Plus.Trust ORACLE 12C: SQL, 3E to provide the knowledge you need for Oracle certification testing and the solid foundation for pursuing a career as a database administrator or developer.