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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The book covers key aspects of design including typography art direction production & finishing environmental design & self-promotion. It also examines the broader implications of graphic design including social responsibility its role in art & its future. The Fundamentals of Graphic Design" places graphic design in its socio-historical context discussing its influences & development. It

Includes:: contributions of work from contemporary designers including Pentagram Why Not Associates & Studio Myerscough. It is an ideal guide for anyone starting out or seeking a role in the world of graphic design."

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Designed to be used in conjunction with Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology Books 1 & 2" the Student Workbooks for Levels 2 & 3 are aligned to each book but can also be used as a st&-alone resource. This work is packed with activities & worksheets to help reinforce learning & monitor progress. The workbooks are designed for students to write in & keep for future exams & assessment. It contains excellent diagrams & illustrations throughout to help explain complex operations. It is matched to the latest NVQ specifications & Technical Certificate for the 2005 standards." ...

Fundamentals of Nursing unlike other texts is not limited to just one specialism but considers nursing across all fields from Adult to Child Mental Health & Learning Disabilities as well as both within the acute & community settings. The book will help you to prepare & succeed in the varied & exciting career you have chosen enabling you to become the skilled flexible & confident nurse modern healthcare demands. Fundamentals of Nursing helps you on this journey with comprehensive coverage of contemporary professional nursing developed to compliment the latest Standards of Proficiency for Pre-Registration Nursing Education (Nursing & Midwifery Council 2010) & the Essential Skills Clusters. Support for your learning is provided through: * Full Colour Presentation
- view procedures & other visuals in realistic full colour. Diagrams & text features stand out in the colourful & highly developed text design. Black & white & dullness are banned. Dont accept anything less! * Step-by-Step Procedures are included in all clinical chapters (with a quick access contents list included within the prelims). Clinical procedures are discussed using a step-by-step approach often with stunning visuals & the rationale is provided for these procedures based on current clinical evidence. Skills revision videos (available within My Nursing Kit) are linked to procedures where relevant. * Case Studies
- helping to put nursing into context these realistic scenarios across a range of nursing fields & settingsare included in all chapters. Relevant guidance is included to help you understand what you need to consider when confronted with a similar situation. These are suitable for both personal reflection & group discussion. * Newly Developed Chapters devised by specialists on Mental Health Child & Learning Disability Nursing have been written to promote the widest possible experience & understanding among students & practitioners of all nursing fields promoting the basic skills to meet any patients needs independent of age or vulnerability. * Clinical Alerts are used in clinical chapters to highlight particular areas of practice that need to be taken into account when caring for an individual or group. * Activities are used throughout to help you reinforce & prove your learning. Reference answers are provided to check your understanding. * Lifespan Considerations are included where appropriate to highlight alternative practices when caring for infants children and/or older adults. * Community Considerations provide information on caring for individuals in the home care & community setting. Prepares the student for more than just the acute setting. * My Nursing Kit
- a premium website integrated with the text providing extra practice revision & support for the student. Including diagnostic tests interactive scenario simulations & skills videos among other resources. Go to www.pearsoned.co.uk/kozier to login.


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Now in a new full-color edition Fundamentals of Photonics Second Edition is a self-contained & up-to-date introductory-level textbook that thoroughly surveys this rapidly expanding area of engineering & applied physics. Featuring a logical blend of theory & applications coverage

Includes:: detailed accounts of the primary theories of light including ray optics wave optics electromagnetic optics & photon optics as well as the interaction of photons & atoms & semiconductor optics. Presented at increasing levels of complexity preliminary sections build toward more advanced topics such as Fourier optics & holography guided-wave & fiber optics semiconductor sources & detectors electro-optic & acousto-optic devices nonlinear optical devices optical interconnects & switches & optical fiber communications. Each of the twenty-two chapters of the first edition has been thoroughly updated. The Second Edition also features entirely new chapters on photonic-crystal optics (including multilayer & periodic media waveguides holey fibers & resonators) & ultrafast optics (including femtosecond optical pulses ultrafast nonlinear optics & optical solitons). The chapters on optical interconnects & switches & optical fiber communications have been completely rewritten to accommodate current technology. Each chapter contains summaries highlighted equations exercises problems & selected reading lists. Examples of real systems are included to emphasize the concepts governing applications of current interest.

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Now more than ever organizations must plan response & recognize all forms of risks that they face. Fundamentals of Risk Management" now in its second edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of commercial & business risk for anyone studying for a career in risk as well as a broad range of risk professionals. It examines the key components of risk management & its application with examples to demonstrate its benefit to organisations in the public & private sector. The second edition has been completely updated to take into account the greater influence of ISO 3100 the emergence of Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) & the wide use of the bowtie method to illustrate risk management. In addition there is now a chapter on the skills & competencies required by an effective risk manager." ...

Fundamentals of the Physical Environment" has established itself as a well-respected core introductory book for students of physical geography & the environmental sciences. Taking a systems approach it demonstrates how the various factors operating at Earths surface can & do interact & how landscape can be used to decipher them. The nature of the earth its atmosphere & its oceans the main processes of geomorphology & key elements of ecosystems are also all explained. The final section on specific environments usefully sets in context the physical processes & human impacts. This fourth edition has been extensively revised to incorporate current thinking & knowledge &
Includes:: a new section on the history & study of physical geography; an updated & strengthened chapter on climate change (9) & a strengthened section on the work of the wind; a revised chapter (15) on crysosphere systems
- glaciers ice & permafrost; a new chapter (23) on the principles of environmental reconstruction; a new joint chapter (24) on polar & alpine environments; a key new joint chapter (28) on current environmental change & future environments; new material on the Earth System & cycling of carbon & nutrients; themed boxes highlighting processes systems applications new developments & human impacts; & a support website with discussion & essay questions chapter summaries & extended case studies. Clearly written well-structured & with over 450 informative colour diagrams & 150 colour photographs this text provides students with the necessary grounding in fundamental processes whilst linking these to their impact on human society & their application to the science of the environment."

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