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 ...

Practical Psychopharmacology takes the novel approach of writing at three different levels-beginning intermediate & advanced-to give the practicing psychopharmacologist a tailored experience Each chapter focuses on a specific DSM-5 disorder & outlines abbreviated treatment guidelines to help the reader understand where their knowledge base & clinical practice currently resides At the first level the book teaches novice prescribers practical diagnostic skills & provides a brief overview of pertinent genetic & neuroimaging findings to increase prescribing confidence Next it provides mid-level clinicians with intermediate techniques & guidelines for more difficult cases The final level provides nuanced guidance for advanced practitioners or those who see the most treatment-resistant patients This approach allows a clinician to access this book periodically throughout the care of an individual patient & to gradually progress through a series of more advanced psychopharmacological techniques for making accurate & efficient diagnoses Readers can also visit the book's e Resource page to download a bonus chapter on eating disorders as well as case studies & multiple-choice questions for each chapter ...

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 ...

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
- equipping upper undergraduate & graduate students with the tools they need for a career in industry Examples presented throughout the text allow students to compare different methods & can be demonstrated using the instructor's software of choice Exercises at the end of sections enable students to check their understanding & put the theory into practice & are complemented by solutions for instructors & additional case study examples online to complete the learning package
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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 ...

In Practical Thinking de Bono's theme is everyday thinking how the mind actually works
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Here is a unique book It describes the theories & processes of repairing & adjusting the modern watch in precise & meticulous detail a thing which has never been done so completely before in the many books on the same subject As a text book it is a revelation Taking nothing for granted except the ability to read & comprehend a simple description of mechanical processes de Carle takes his reader through every stage & every operation of watch repairing & to deal with them thoroughly is quite a programme
- it takes 300 pages containing 24 chapters two appendices & 553 illustrations The fine draughtsmanship & accurate technical detail of the illustrations set a new standard Practical Watch Repairing can justifiably claim to be the best illustrated book on practical horology yet issued & one of the best of its kind on any subject The publication of the book marks the beginning of a new epoch in the study of the mechanics of horology
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Watercolour is such a rewarding medium for the artist that its well worth mastering
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