Mastering the essentials of anatomy physiology & even medical terminology has never been easier! Using simple conversational language & vivid animations & illustrations Structure & Function of the Body 15th Edition walks readers through the normal structure & function of the human body & what the body does to maintain homeostasis Plus this new edition also features new Language of Science & Medicine sections that introduce readers to important medical terminology as it corresponds to anatomy & physiology If you're looking for a solid understanding of structures functions & descriptions of the body then look no further than this dynamic text Conversational & clear writing style makes content easy to read & understand Full-color design contains more than 400 drawings & photos Clear View of the Human Body is a unique full-color semi-transparent insert depicting the human body (male & female) in layers Animation Direct callouts direct readers to Evolve for an animation about a specific topic Updated study tips sections at the beginning of each chapter help break down difficult topics & guide readers on how to best use book features to their advantage Special boxes such as Health & Well-Being boxes Clinical Application boxes Research & Trends boxes & more help readers apply what they have learned to their future careers in health care & science Questions for review are found throughout the chapters & cover critical thinking open-ended fill-in-the-blank matching multiple-choice & other question formats Chapter outlines objectives & outline summaries offer readers easy ways to organize & prioritize content NEW! Language of Science & Medicine section in each chapter

Includes:: key terms word parts & pronunciations to place a greater focus on medical terminology NEW! Thoroughly revised chapters illustrations & review questions reflect the most current information available NEW! High quality animations for the Animation Direct feature clarify physiological processes & provide a realistic foundation of underlying structures & functions NEW! Simplified chapter titles provide clarity in the table of contents NEW! Division of cells & tissues into two separate chapters improves reader comprehension & reduces text anxiety

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Structure & Interpretation of Computer Programs has had a dramatic impact on computer science curricula over the past decade This long-awaited revision contains changes throughout the text There are new implementations of most of the major programming systems in the book including the interpreters & compilers & the authors have incorporated many small changes that reflect their experience teaching the course at MIT since the first edition was published A new theme has been introduced that emphasizes the central role played by different approaches to dealing with time in computational models objects with state concurrent programming functional programming & lazy evaluation & nondeterministic programming There are new example sections on higher-order procedures in graphics & on applications of stream processing in numerical programming & many new exercises In addition all the programs have been reworked to run in any Scheme implementation that adheres to the IEEE standard ...

This highly readable popular textbook for upper undergraduates & graduates comprehensively covers the fundamentals of crystallography & symmetry applying these concepts to a large range of materials New to this edition are more streamlined coverage of crystallography additional coverage of magnetic point group symmetry & updated material on extraterrestrial minerals & rocks New exercises at the end of chapters plus over 500 additional exercises available online allow students to check their understanding of key concepts & put into practice what they have learnt Over 400 illustrations within the text help students visualise crystal structures & more abstract mathematical objects supporting more difficult topics like point group symmetries Historical & biographical sections add colour & interest by giving an insight into those who have contributed significantly to the field Supplementary online material

Includes:: password-protected solutions over 100 crystal structure data files & Powerpoints of figures from the book

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This book showcases fifty-five structured analytic techniques-five new to this edition-that represent the most current best practices in intelligence law enforcement homeland security & business analysis With much more depth detail & utility than existing handbooks each technique is clearly & systematically explained Logically organized & richly illustrated & with spiral binding & tabs that separate techniques into categories this book is an easy-to-use comprehensive reference ...

Structuring Drama Work is the only drama resource that explores 100 dramatic conventions & techniques & provides ideas for how to practise them This book explains dramatic conventions & what they do explores how dramatic techniques can be used provides cultural connections & global contexts &

Includes:: examples of the techniques in the context of plays & texts The compact size & simple format make this book convenient & easy to use Suitable for IGCSE (R) students up to A Level IB Diploma & beyond this resource will give inspiration & ideas to students & save teachers valuable planning time by providing numerous examples in a global context

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Every year on 11 September Catalonia celebrates its Diada its National Day But the Diada of 2012 was like none other as an enormous crowd calling for Catalan independence took over the heart of Barcelona Despite the carnival-like atmosphere that day the people were very serious about their demands On the back of this show of force Catalonia's governing politicians turned secessionist claims into a new headache for a government in Madrid that had only just survived a near-meltdown of Spain's financial system Four years later the separatist challenge has neither come to fruition nor faded away This book looks at how & why Catalan separatism reached the top of Spain's political agenda as well as its connection to the broader European malaise generated by flawed political responses to financial & other crises Through extensive travel & reporting as well as over fifty interviews with leading Catalan personalities Raphael Minder explains how Catalans feel about their economy history & culture & how secessionist forces have tried to reshape Catalan identity ...

Tracklist A1 Salvation A2 I?ll Wait A3 One Hand Up A4 Running Scared (Desert Song) A5 We All Need Someone B1 We Were Young B2 The Party B3 High B4 All My Life ...

This new edition of the epic Strumpet City marks the centenary of the 1913 Lockout It has been chosen as Dublin City Libraries' One City One Book for 2013 First published in 1969 it has repeatedly been described as one of the greatest Irish novels of all time Centring on the seminal lockout of 20000 workers in Dublin in 1913 Strumpet City encompasses a wide sweep of city life From the destitution of Rashers Tierney to the solid aspirant respectability of Fitz & Mary the priestly life of Father O' Connor & the upper-class world of Yearling & the Bradshaws it paints a portrait of a city of stark contrasts with an urban working class mired in vicious poverty Strumpet City is much more than a book about the Lockout Through the power of vivid fiction we encounter all the complexities of humanity The brilliant & much-loved TV series originally screened by RTE in 1980 is fondly remembered by many but to read the book is to immerse yourself in social & historical writing akin to Chekhov & Tolstoy Strumpet City is the great sweeping Irish historical novel of the 20th century ...

Tracklist A1 Rebels & Saints A2 Daggers A3 Ulysses A4 Under The Western Sky A5 Monuments A6 White Girls B1 Demons B2 Hammer Down B3 Disappearing City B4 Politics Of Sleep B5 Diamonds & Gold B6 Strange Notes B7 Bloody Knuckles ...

Tracklist A1 Rebels & Saints A2 Daggers A3 Ulysses A4 Under The Western Sky A5 Monuments A6 White Girls B1 Demons B2 Hammer Down B3 Disappearing City B4 Politics Of Sleep B5 Diamonds & Gold B6 Bloody Knuckles ...