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Introduces readers to the theory and application of modern numerical approximation techniques. Providing an accessible treatment that only requires a calculus prerequisite, the authors explain how, why, and when approximation techniques can be expected to work - and why, in some situations, they fail.

From a host of in-text features to a range of technology resources, this title offers everything you need to understand the natural forces and principles of physics. Each chapter features a wide range of examples, exercises, and illustrations that will help you understand the laws of physics.

Introduces readers to the fascinating world of psychology by presenting important findings from established and current research, emphasizing the many ways psychological theory and research results are being applied to benefit human welfare, and providing helpful visuals and learning tools.

Uses a precise, step-by-step, scientific approach to explain human behavior. In this title, case studies and examples illustrate key principles.

Along with illustrations and examples throughout that show readers how they can apply research to practice, this title also includes outlines, introductions, boxed features, chapter endings with main points, and review questions and exercises that provide the information and practice readers need to learn the essentials.

Illustrates the relevance of sociology to daily life through the use of images and photos. In this title, the engaging "What Does a Sociologist See?" feature shows how sociological concepts apply to the everyday world. It includes topics such as globalization's connection to technology and gay rights, and the anti-aging industry, among others.

Offers a concise introduction to political, cultural, and intellectual history. Easy to read and updated with recent scholarship, this eleventh edition retains many popular features, including comparative timelines, full-color art essays, and primary source boxes in each chapter.

Offers a concise introduction to political, cultural, and intellectual history. This eleventh edition retains many popular features, including comparative timelines, full-color art essays, and primary source boxes in each chapter.

Introduces early childhood students to the field. This book is organized to answer four key questions: What is the field? Who is the child? Who is the teacher? and What is being taught?

A guide for home-school-community collaborations. It provides an overview of modern families and their complex roles and beliefs to sensitize teachers to the diversity and needs of families they will encounter, including multilingual, multiethnic, multigenerational, and gender-diverse families from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

Offers an introduction to socialization that is grounded in a powerful conceptual framework-Urie Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Model of Human Development. Examining how the school, family, and community influence children's socialization, this book addresses complex issues in a clear, comprehensive fashion.

Equips readers with a solid understanding of the theoretical models of career counseling as well as practical techniques on how to effectively counsel clients. This text demonstrates how to consider a client's values, temperament, talents, and passions when trying to determine his or her best career fit.

Succeed in chemistry with ORGANIC AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY'S clear explanations, engaging visual support, and easy usability. Ideal for allied health majors, this Seventh Edition emphasizes the applications of chemistry. Early chapters focus on fundamental chemical principles while later chapters build on the foundation of these principles, developing the concepts and applications central to organic and biological chemistry. Mathematics is introduced at point-of-use and only as needed.

Helps you perform chemistry experiments with skill and confidence in your organic chemistry lab course. This lab manual first covers equipment, record keeping, and safety in the laboratory, then walks you step by step through the laboratory techniques you'll need to perform all experiments.

Presents the major areas of ethical theory through an engaging collection of contemporary moral debates. This title brings the debate with detailed discussions of timely moral topics such as same-sex marriage, structural racism, factory farming, pacifism, and global distributive justice.

Integrating technologies with explanations of traditional equipment and practices, this book offers comprehensive coverage of radio production and programming.

Helps you understand the true impact of media today. This book explains how the effects of mass media are measured and what the research has concluded about media's influence on our lives.

The question at the center of the seventeenth edition of The Irony Of Democracy is "How democratic is American society?" While most American government books address politics from a pluralist perspective, this book approaches the subject using an elitist perspective. It helps readers understand why the U S government works as it does.

Organized around the central theme of homeostasis - how the body meets changing demands while maintaining the internal constancy necessary for all cells and organs to function, this book helps you appreciate the integrated functioning of the human body.

Features coverage of key principles of international relations, providing a thorough introduction to the discipline while avoiding excessive detail and complexity. This book explores essential concepts such as power politics, war and democracy, human nature, free trade, inequality, globalization, humanitarian intervention, and terrorism.

Presenting the law of contracts in an understandable and organized manner, this book helps you master the details of contract formation, determining the applicable law, unenforceable contracts and breach of contract. It addresses impact of Article 2 of the UCC, federal preemption, and the UN's Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

Suitable for allied health majors, this title emphasizes the applications of chemistry.

Helps you master the basics of psychopharmacology. Concise yet comprehensive, this counseling text covers the basic principles of psychopharmacology, commonly prescribed psychotropic drugs for adults, and psychotropic medications prescribed to children. It also addresses psychological, cultural, and social issues related to psychopharmacology.

Ever wonder why you have the number of friends that you do? Would a tax on soda really reduce obesity? What is going on with the financial problems in Greece? Is a tax rebate is better than a tax bonus? This book answers these questions.

Prepares readers for the realities of practicing therapy. This book engages readers in an active learning process, introducing family therapy theories using theory-specific case conceptualization and treatment planning.

Focuses on law enforcement managers and supervisors, their jobs, and the complicated interrelationships between members of the law enforcement team and the communities they serve. This book begins with a general overview of the policing profession to provide context for later discussions of the role of managers within the field.

With a focus on how to conduct a family assessment for case intervention, this practical guide offers a step-by-step approach to family practice. It includes family case studies that demonstrate the process of assessment and selected interventions for working with diverse families.

Renowned for its clear presentation of grammar, this book equips you with the tips and tools you need to succeed in dynamic, cross-platform, multi-media writing environment. It combines straightforward explanations and examples with quick and accurate answers to common grammar and usage questions, problems and potential pitfalls.

New to the 9th edition, 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 are commonly found in a Lab Manual.