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 makes the sometimes complex subject of pathophysiology accessible & exciting. This unique textbook provides nursing students with a straightforward understanding of applied pathophysiology enabling them to relate normal body function to pathological changes that may lead to disease processes. This comprehensive & straightforward text explores the systems of the body & associated disorders. Each chapter provides an explanation of the anatomy of the human body & the effects of disease or illness on normal physiology. This book is ideal for nursing students who will come into contact with patients who may have a variety of physically related health care problems such as myocardial infarction diabetes mellitus anaemia & many more diseases in both the hospital & community settings. KEY FEATURES OF THE TEXT:* Each chapter

Includes:: learning outcomes multiple choice questions & a detailed glossary* Interactive website with both lecturer & student resources including self-test multiple choice questions image archive & case studies & scenarios* Extensive full colour illustrations used throughout* www.wileyeurope.com/college/nair

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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
- such as theory of mind attachment & moral development
- & 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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This extensively revised restructured & updated edition continues to present an engaging & comprehensive introduction to the subject exploring the worlds landforms from a broad systems perspective. It covers the basics of Earth surface forms & processes while reflecting on the latest developments in the field. Fundamentals of Geomorphology begins with a consideration of the nature of geomorphology process & form history & geomorphic systems & moves on to discuss: structure: structural landforms associated with plate tectonics & those associated with volcanoes impact craters & folds faults & joints process & form: landforms resulting from or influenced by the exogenic agencies of weathering running water flowing ice & meltwater ground ice & frost the wind & the sea; landforms developed on limestone; & landscape evolution a discussion of ancient landforms including palaeosurfaces stagnant landscape features & evolutionary aspects of landscape change. This third edition has been fully updated to include a clearer initial explanation of the nature of geomorphology of land surface process & form & of l&-surface change over different timescales. The text has been restructured to incorporate information on geomorphic materials & processes at more suitable points in the book. Finally historical geomorphology has been integrated throughout the text to reflect the importance of history in all aspects of geomorphology. Fundamentals of Geomorphology provides a stimulating & innovative perspective on the key topics & debates within the field of geomorphology. Written in an accessible & lively manner it

Includes:: guides to further reading chapter summaries & an extensive glossary of key terms. The book is also illustrated throughout with over 200 informative diagrams & attractive photographs all in colour.

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