In this second edition of the introductory text in the acclaimed Nutrition Society Textbook Series Introduction to Human Nutrition has been revised & updated to meet the needs of the contemporary student Introduction to Human Nutrition is an essential purchase for students of nutrition & dietetics & also for those students who major in other subjects that have a nutrition component such as food science medicine pharmacy & nursing Professionals in nutrition dietetics food science medicine health sciences & many related areas will also find much of great value within its covers ...

An issue-driven introduction to industrial organization thoroughly updated & revised The study of industrial organization (IO) -- the analysis of the way firms compete with one another -- has become a key component of economics & of such related disciplines as finance strategy & marketing This book provides an issue-driven introduction to industrial organization Although formal in its approach it is written in a way that requires only basic mathematical training It

Includes:: a vast array of examples from both within & outside the United States This second edition has been thoroughly updated & revised In addition to updated examples this edition presents a more systematic treatment of public policy implications It features added advanced sections with analytical treatment of ideas previously presented verbally; & exercises which allow for a deeper & more formal understanding of each topic The new edition also

Includes:: an introduction to such empirical methods as demand estimation & equilibrium identification Supplemental material is available online



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Class-tested & coherent this textbook teaches classical & web information retrieval including web search & the related areas of text classification & text clustering from basic concepts It gives an up-to-date treatment of all aspects of the design & implementation of systems for gathering indexing & searching documents; methods for evaluating systems; & an introduction to the use of machine learning methods on text collections All the important ideas are explained using examples & figures making it perfect for introductory courses in information retrieval for advanced undergraduates & graduate students in computer science Based on feedback from extensive classroom experience the book has been carefully structured in order to make teaching more natural & effective Slides & additional exercises (with solutions for lecturers) are also available through the book's supporting website to help course instructors prepare their lectures ...

Aimed at upper-level undergraduate & graduate students scholars teachers practitioners athletic administrators & advocates of intercollegiate athletics Introduction to Intercollegiate Athletics provides readers with up-to-date & comprehensive knowledge about the changes to-and challenges faced by-university athletics programs 416 pages 16 Line drawings black & white; 2 Halftones black & white ...

Now in its fourth edition this textbook remains the indispensable text to guide readers through automotive or mechanical engineering both at university & beyond 516 pages 395 Illustrations black & white; 516 p 395 illus Stone Richard ...

Introduction to International Relations provides a concise & engaging introduction to the principal international relations theories & uniquely explores how theory can be used to analyse contemporary issues Readers are introduced to the most important theories encompassing both classical & contemporary approaches & debates Throughout the text the authors encourage readers to consider the strengths & weaknesses of the theories presented & the major points of contention between them In so doing the text helps the reader to build a clear understanding of how major theoretical debates link up with each other & how the structure of the discipline of international relations is established Jackson & Sorensen place a strong emphasis throughout on the relationship between theory & practice carefully explaining how theories organise & shape our view of the world A chapter is dedicated to key global issues & how theory can be used as a tool to analyse & interpret these issues The text is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre which

Includes:: Student resources Reinforce understanding of chapters' key themes through short case studies Test understanding & practice for exams using review questions Explore different theoretical debates through a series of annotated web links Test understanding of key terminology through the flashcard glossary Lecturer resources Encourage debate & critical thinking with new seminar resources including group debate activities Download boxes from the text for use in presentations or exams

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This book is exceptional in the sense that it provides an introduction to law in general rather than the law of one specific jurisdiction & it presents a unique way of looking at legal education It is crucial for lawyers to be aware of the different ways in which societal problems can be solved & to be able to discuss the advantages & disadvantages of different legal solutions In this respect being a lawyer involves being able to reason like a lawyer even more than having detailed knowledge of particular sets of rules Introduction to Law reflects this view by focusing on the functions of rules & on ways of arguing the relative qualities of alternative legal solutions Where positive' law is discussed the emphasis is on the legal questions that must be addressed by a field of law & on the different solutions which have been adopted by for instance the common law & civil law tradition The law of specific jurisdictions is discussed to illustrate possible answers to questions such as when the existence of a valid contract is assumed ...

346 pages 100 Illustrations black & white Stamp Mark (Department of Computer Science San Jose State University) ...

Machine learning has become an integral part of many commercial applications & research projects but this field is not exclusive to large companies with extensive research teams If you use Python even as a beginner this book will teach you practical ways to build your own machine learning solutions With all the data available today machine learning applications are limited only by your imagination You'll learn the steps necessary to create a successful machine-learning application with Python & the scikit-learn library Authors Andreas Muller & Sarah Guido focus on the practical aspects of using machine learning algorithms rather than the math behind them Familiarity with the Num Py & matplotlib libraries will help you get even more from this book With this book you'll learn Fundamental concepts & applications of machine learning Advantages & shortcomings of widely used machine learning algorithms How to represent data processed by machine learning including which data aspects to focus on Advanced methods for model evaluation & parameter tuning The concept of pipelines for chaining models & encapsulating your workflow Methods for working with text data including text-specific processing techniques Suggestions for improving your machine learning & data science skills ...

This highly practical guide to cloth doll making is aimed at those who are new to doll making as well as more experienced needlecrafters Jan's beautiful dolls are exquisitely made yet by breaking the process down into easy-to-follow steps they become surprisingly easy to achieve Full of character & life Jan's dolls are made using a wide range of colourful fabrics trims ribbons & buttons & are ideal for using up scraps & oddments of materials There are clear step-by-step instructions for making hands feet & faces together with diagrams where needed & useful templates for all the body pieces are supplied at the back of the book With three different projects to choose from & three alternative designs using different colour schemes & materials this book provides the means to make your own gorgeous doll whatever your ability & gives ideas & inspiration for many more ...