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INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY A FOUNDATION combines enhanced problem-solving structure with substantial pedagogy to enable students to become strong independent problem solvers in the introductory course & beyond Capturing student interest through early coverage of chemical reactions accessible explanations & visualizations & an emphasis on everyday applications the authors explain chemical concepts by starting with the basics using symbols or diagrams & conclude by encouraging students to test their own understanding of the solution This step-by-step approach has already helped hundreds of thousands of students master chemical concepts & develop problem-solving skills The book is known for its focus on conceptual learning & for the way it motivates students by connecting chemical principles to real-life experiences in chapter-opening discussions & " Chemistry in Focus" boxes ...

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This bestselling & thoroughly classroom-tested textbook is a complete resource for finance students A comprehensive & illustrated discussion of the most common empirical approaches in finance prepares students for using econometrics in practice while detailed case studies help them understand how the techniques are used in relevant financial contexts Worked examples from the latest version of the popular statistical software EViews guide students to implement their own models & interpret results Learning outcomes key concepts & end-of-chapter review questions (with full solutions online) highlight the main chapter takeaways & allow students to self-assess their understanding Building on the successful data- & problem-driven approach of previous editions this third edition has been updated with new data extensive examples & additional introductory material on mathematics making the book more accessible to students encountering econometrics for the first time A companion website with numerous student & instructor resources completes the learning package ...

Publisher's Note Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality authenticity or access to any online entitlements included with the product Enhance your critical thinking skills in a clinical setting & prepare for the NCLEX-PN exam with this clear easy-to-understand & highly visual book Written by two experts & current educators in pediatric & maternity nursing the 4th edition has been updated to reflect today's best practices & evidence-based care Each chapter

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Publisher's Note Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality authenticity or access to any online entitlements included with the product This updated 12th Edition of Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing & its online resources equips PNVN students with the practical knowledge & skills necessary to provide safe & effective nursing care to adult medical-surgical clients in today's changing healthcare environment This edition reflects current medical & nursing practice through accessible content enhanced by photos & illustrations that bring the information to life & reinforce learning Online videos animations audio NCLEX-PN (R) review questions & much more combine with text content to prepare students for real-world nursing & NCLEX-PN success KEY FEATURES NEW! Concept Mastery Alerts highlight & clarify commonly misunderstood concepts Concept Care Maps present a visual diagram focusing on the priority problem expected outcomes & nursing interventions of the client in the accompanying Clinical Scenario Critical thinking questions follow the scenarios Over 30 Nursing Care Plans (with rationales) address such issues as Alzheimer's disease cancer myocardial infarction stroke diabetes mellitus modified radical mastectomy & chronic renal failure to help students develop a solid understanding of nursing care Revised NCLEX-PN questions as well as NEW alternate format questions now align with the latest NCLEX-PN text plan Nursing Process sections in each clinical chapter emphasize a nursing process approach to care & provide rationales in italics for all interventions Nutrition Notes cover the special nutritional needs of clients with certain types of conditions Pharmacologic Considerations highlight the special considerations students need to remember when caring for clients who are receiving specific drugs Evidence-Based Practice boxes including a Clinical Question Evidence & Nursing Implications illustrate how research relates to practice Gerontologic Considerations enhance understanding of how pathophysiology signs & symptoms & nursing care differ for the older population Stop Think & Respond exercises increase recall & practical assimilation of concepts Drug Therapy Tables list examples of generic & trade names mechanisms of action common side effects & nursing considerations An unparalleled suite of online Instructors Resources

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Accessible succinct & including numerous student-friendly features this introductory textbook offers an exceptional foundation to the field for those who are coming to it for the first time Provides an ideal first course book in phonology written by a renowned phonologist Developed & tested in the classroom through years of experience & use Emphasizes analysis of phonological data placing this in its scientific context & explains the relevant methodology Guides students through the larger questions of what phonological patterns reveal about language

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This concise anthology of primary sources designed for use in an ancient philosophy survey ranges from the Presocratics to Plato Aristotle the Hellenistic philosophers & the Neoplatonists The Second Edition features an amplified selection of Presocratic fragments in newly revised translations by Richard D Mc Kirahan Also included is an expansion of the Hellenistic unit featuring new selections from Lucretius & Sextus Empiricus as well as a new translation by Peter J Anderson of most of Seneca's De Providentia The selections from Plotinus have also been expanded ...

A new & an updated edition of a core bestselling title Introductory Scots Law 3rd Edition develops the core knowledge & skills demanded in advanced law classes as part of Higher National courses & university-level business courses containing a strong legal component Attractively designed this user friendly textbook offers straightforward & accessible coverage of the key areas of Scots Law & the most recent developments within it The third edition- Is fully revised to include the most up to date legal developments & case law eg developments in constitutional law equality & diversity & human rights- Places particular emphasis on the practical side of contemporary Scots Law by featuring exemplar legal documents to aid understanding- Contains frequent summary Key Points & in-depth Test Your Knowledge questionscase studies to consolidate learning & comprehension Provides full answers & a range of invaluable e-resources on the accompanying website including additional case studies & samples of procedures & paperwork- Is also suitable for introductory law units in other fields (such as professional studies) as well as offering a source of highly accessible reference material for a more general readership ...