This book is an ideal way to prepare for the Level 2 Maths Functional Skills test
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Fundamental Electrical & Electronic Principles" covers the essential principles that form the foundations for electrical & electronic engineering courses. The coverage of this new edition has been carefully brought in line with the core unit ' Electrical & Electronic Principles' of the 2007 BTEC National Engineering

Specification from Edexcel. As the book follows a logical topic progression rather than a particular syllabus it is also suitable for other Level 3 students on vocational courses such as Vocational AS/A Level City & Guilds courses & NVQs as well as those taking foundation courses at pre-degree level including HNC/HND. Each chapter starts with learning outcomes tied to the syllabus. All theory is explained in detail & backed up with numerous worked examples. Students can test their understanding with end of chapter assignment questions for which answers are provided. The book also

Includes:: suggested practical assignments & handy summaries of equations. In this new edition the layout has been enhanced & colour has been added to make the book more accessible for students. The textbook is supported with a free companion website featuring supplementary worked examples & additional chapters. This book provides full coverage of unit ' Electrical & Electronic Principles' of the 2007 BTEC National Engineering

Specification. It features easy-to-understand colour text with lots of worked examples that reinforce the theory covered. It also features free companion website with additional worked examples & chapters."





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Drawing on his experiences in the classroom & as a practicing therapist Ron Comers brief text offers balanced integrated coverage of theories research disorders & treatment. His writing makes the most of students curiosity whilst confronting misconceptions about this easily misunderstood field. ...

Frederic (â Ricâ ) Martini joined by accomplished educator award-winning teacher & co-author Judi Nath has substantially revised

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The mind & the body when working in harmony is a fantastic system capable of extraordinary things. With an applied interactive & highly visual approach Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology for Student Nurses provides students with an exciting & straightforward understanding of anatomy & physiology enabling them to deliver high quality care in any setting. This book covers the structure & functions of the human body with clinical applications throughout. Key

Features: A clear straightforward book on anatomy & physiology for all students in nursing & allied health. Fully interactive with an activity section at the end of each chapter featuring multiple choice questions diagram labelling test your learning questions crosswords & 'find out more'. Generous full colour illustrations throughout Clinical considerations & scenarios throughout showing how the material can be applied to daily practice A companion website where you'll find further exercises illustrations & interactive MCQs www.wiley.com/go/peate

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Fundamentals of Applied Pathophysiology is designed specifically for nursing & healthcare students providing a straightforward jargon-free accessible introduction to pathophysiology. Highly visual & written specifically for students the second edition of this best-selling textbook provides clear explanations of the anatomy of the human body & the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. To make study easier the book

Includes:: learning outcomes a range of activities to test learning key words end-of-chapter glossaries & clinical case scenarios & is supported by an online resource centre with further activities & exercises. Key

Features: superb full colour illustrations bringing this subject to life Full of extra features to help improve the learning process including key words test-your-knowledge exercises further reading & learning outcomes New case studies throughout to help you understand how to apply the knowledge in clinical practice Supported by an online resource centre at www.wiley.com/go/fundamentalsofappliedpathophysiology with fantastic extras for both lecturers & students including an image bank interactive multiple choice questions true/false exercises word-searches glossary flash-cards label-the diagram activities & more!



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The Fundamentals of Architecture 2nd Edition is an introduction to the basic ideas that inform architecture. It is intended to unravel the complexity of architecture to explain its process & make it more accessible. It guides students through the rich history of the discipline & introduces aspects of contemporary theory & practice. The book explores the process of architecture starting from the initial ideas & concepts & how these ideas are informed by understanding site & context. It examines the impact of the physical environment & the historical ideas that have informed & influenced the architectural solution. The second edition has been redesigned & updated with new material including six case studies exercise sections & contemporary visuals from students & leading architects. ...

The broad acceptance & use of this book as one of the leading introductory computer graphics texts has enabled the original author & coauthors to update the chapters & contribute new material involving the most knowledgeable experts in different areas while maintaining a unified approach. This edition of Fundamentals of Computer Graphics" adds four new contributed chapters & contains substantial reorganizations & improvements to the core material. The new chapters add coverage of implicit modeling & of two important graphics applications: games & information visualization. The fourth new contributed chapter is a major upgrade to the material on color science. As with the chapters added in the second edition we have chosen the contributors both for their expertise & for their clear way of expressing ideas." ...

Fundamentals of Development: The Psychology of Childhood outlines the main areas of developmental psychology following a thematic approach & offering a broad overview of contemporary interest in the subject. Straightforward language & ample illustrations introduce the reader to the key areas in child development. The material is carefully organized to be as student-friendly as possible. Each chapter addresses a topic such as perception verbal communication & theory of mind. Therefore chapters are self-contained & comprehensive in their coverage of each aspect of development. This replacement for the highly successful Psychology of Childhood has been thoroughly revised with additional material based on articles appearing in the best academic journals & covers the major studies which have stood the test of time. The book makes an excellent companion for courses introducing developmental psychology & serves as an accessible yet comprehensive introduction for students & professionals who may have no background knowledge of the subject. This textbook is accompanied by a CD-ROM of instructor resources which is free of charge to university departments that adopt this book as their text. It

Includes:: chapter-by-chapter lecture slides an interactive chapter-by-chapter multiple-choice question test bank & multiple-choice questions in paper & pen format.

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This new edition of the highly successful Fundamentals of Development: The Psychology of Childhood has been thoroughly revised & updated to reflect the exciting new findings in the thriving area of developmental psychology. The book addresses a number of fascinating questions including: Are children born good or bad? What do children understand about the mind? What roles do nature & nurture play in child development? As in the previous edition the book follows a thematic approach & outlines the main areas of developmental psychology including classic theories & studies & offers a broad overview of contemporary research in the field. Each chapter addresses a key topic
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- & is self-contained & comprehensive in its coverage. New chapters in this edition include a detailed look at methods in developmental psychology an overview of developmental disorders & an introduction to the burgeoning area of numerical development. The book is student-friendly with all topics described in straightforward language illustrated in full colour & organized as standalone chapters. The text will make an excellent companion to introductory courses on developmental psychology & for instructors there are high-quality lecture slides & a bank of multiple choice questions. The text is written to be both accessible & comprehensive & to provide an engaging overview for students & professionals who have little or no background in this area.

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