Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study & are one-stop resources for students Assuming no prior knowledge books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject with activities study questions sample analyses commentaries & key readings-all in the same volume The innovative & flexible two-dimensional' structure is built around four sections-introduction development exploration & extension-which offer self-contained stages for study Each topic can also be read across these sections enabling the reader to build gradually on the knowledge gained Revised & updated throughout this third edition of Practical Phonetics & Phonologypresents the essentials of the subject & their day-to-day applications in an engaging & accessible manner covers all the core concepts of speech science such as the phoneme syllable structure production of speech vowel & consonant possibilities glottal settings stress rhythm intonation & the surprises of connected speechincorporates classic readings from key names in the discipline including David Abercrombie David Crystal Dennis Fry Daniel Jones Peter Ladefoged Peter Trudgill & John Wells
Includes: an audio CD containing a collection of samples provided by genuine speakers of 25 accent varieties from Britain Ireland the USA Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa India Singapore & West Africagives outlines of the sound systems of six key languages from around the worldcontains over a hundred activity exercises many accompanied by audio materialis accompanied by a brand new companion website featuring additional guidance audio files keys to activities in the book further exercises & activities & extra practice in phonemic transcription New features of this edition include an additional reading on teaching pronunciation phonetic descriptions of three more languages (Japanese Polish & Italian) expanded material on spellingsound relationships more information on acquiring the pronunciation of a foreign language additional suggestions for further reading & much new illustrative material Written by authors who are experienced teachers & researchers this best-selling textbook will appeal to all students of English language & linguistics & those training for a certificate in TEFL
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Practical Problems for Heating & Cooling Technicians 6th Edition gives you the essential quantitative skills to get ahead in the HVAC field today! This text condenses critical mathematical theories into short easily understood sections & illustrates every concept with multiple examples & practice problems drawn from tasks technicians perform on the job every day Loaded with helpful visual features & study aids Practical Problems for Heating & Cooling Technicians 6th Edition puts key information at your fingertips with critical formula conversion charts a glossary of the latest HVAC-specific terms hands-on exercises & optional supplemental tools designed to build your skills & confidence ...

Practical Professional Cookery is recognised throughout the English-speaking world as the established source of recipes for both students & professionals Practical Professional Cookery covers the full range of work from the most basic dishes to those requiring advanced techniques Each recipe is presented in a stepped easy-to-follow format This revised third edition has been updated with the inclusion of more international particularly Australian food & terminology ...

Classroom-tested by tens of thousands of students this new edition of the bestselling intro to programming book is for anyone who wants to understand computer science Learn about design algorithms testing & debugging Discover the fundamentals of programming with Python 36--a language that's used in millions of devices 380 pages Gries Paul ...

Gain a solid understanding of the role of today's real estate paralegal & the intricacies of real estate law & transactions using PRACTICAL REAL ESTATE LAW 7th edition This comprehensive resource provides students with clear explanations to help you understand the complexities of real estate law The book's case-based approach explains legal principles using practical applications & the most current examples Updates throughout this edition clarify the latest rulings & industry regulations while case summaries illustrate how legal principles operate in today's world New case problems & assignments offer practice in reading & analyzing case material Meaningful discussions checklists & well-illustrated forms guide students through all areas of modern real estate practice with an emphasis on important ethical concerns Students develop a solid understanding of transactional real estate--from real estate contracts & brokerage relationships to surveys title insurance taxation & real estate finance as they relate to both residential & commercial processes ...

With emphasis on practical aspects of engineering this bestseller has gained worldwide recognition through progressive editions as the essential reliability textbook This fifth edition retains the unique balanced mixture of reliability theory & applications thoroughly updated with the latest industry best practices Practical Reliability Engineering fulfils the requirements of the Certified Reliability Engineer curriculum of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Each chapter is supported by practice questions & a solutions manual is available to course tutors via the companion website Enhanced coverage of mathematics of reliability physics of failure graphical & software methods of failure data analysis reliability prediction & modelling design for reliability & safety as well as management & economics of reliability programmes ensures continued relevance to all quality assurance & reliability courses Notable additions include New chapters on applications of Monte Carlo simulation methods & reliability demonstration methods Software applications of statistical methods including probability plotting & a wider use of common software tools More detailed descriptions of reliability prediction methods Comprehensive treatment of accelerated test data analysis & warranty data analysis Revised & expanded end-of-chapter tutorial sections to advance students practical knowledge The fifth edition will appeal to a wide range of readers from college students to seasoned engineering professionals involved in the design development manufacture & maintenance of reliable engineering products & systems wwwwileycomgooconnor-reliability 5 ...

Analyzing how hacks are done so as to stop them in the future Reverse engineering is the process of analyzing hardware or software & understanding it without having access to the source code or design documents Hackers are able to reverse engineer systems & exploit what they find with scary results Now the good guys can use the same tools to thwart these threats Practical Reverse Engineering goes under the hood of reverse engineering for security analysts security engineers & system programmers so they can learn how to use these same processes to stop hackers in their tracks The book covers x 86 x 64 & ARM (the first book to cover all three); Windows kernel-mode code rootkits & drivers; virtual machine protection techniques; & much more Best of all it offers a systematic approach to the material with plenty of hands-on exercises & real-world examples Offers a systematic approach to understanding reverse engineering with hands-on exercises & real-world examples Covers x 86 x 64 & advanced RISC machine (ARM) architectures as well as deobfuscation & virtual machine protection techniques Provides special coverage of Windows kernel-mode code (rootkitsdrivers) a topic not often covered elsewhere & explains how to analyze drivers step by step Demystifies topics that have a steep learning curve
Includes: a bonus chapter on reverse engineering tools Practical Reverse Engineering Using x 86 x 64 ARM Windows Kernel & Reversing Tools provides crucial up-to-date guidance for a broad range of IT professionals
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This modern introduction to seismic data processing in both exploration & global geophysics demonstrates practical applications through real data & tutorial examples The underlying physics & mathematics of the various seismic analysis methods are presented giving students an appreciation of their limitations & potential for creating models of the sub-surface Designed for a one-semester course this textbook discusses key techniques within the context of the world's ever increasing need for petroleum & mineral resources
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Most medical researchers whether clinical or non-clinical receive some background in statistics as undergraduates However it is most often brief a long time ago & largely forgotten by the time it is needed Furthermore many introductory texts fall short of adequately explaining the underlying concepts of statistics & often are divorced from the reality of conducting & assessing medical research Practical Statistics for Medical Research is a problem-based text for medical researchers medical students & others in the medical arena who need to use statistics but have no specialized mathematics background The author draws on twenty years of experience as a consulting medical statistician to provide clear explanations to key statistical concepts with a firm emphasis on practical aspects of designing & analyzing medical research The text gives special attention to the presentation & interpretation of results & the many real problems that arise in medical research ...