An Introduction to Indian Philosophy offers a profound yet accessible survey of the development of Indias philosophical tradition. Beginning with the formation of Brahmanical Jaina Materialist & Buddhist traditions Bina Gupta guides the reader through the classical schools of Indian thought culminating in a look at how these traditions inform Indian philosophy & society in modern times. Offering translations from source texts & clear explanations of philosophical terms this text provides a rigorous overview of Indian philosophical contributions to epistemology metaphysics philosophy of language & ethics. This is a must-read for anyone seeking a reliable & illuminating introduction to Indian philosophy. ...

Infants may seem to do little more than eat sleep & play. Yet behind this misleadingly simplistic facade occurs an awe-inspiring process of development through which infants make sense of & learn how to interact with the world around them. Introduction to Infant Development 2/e" offers a fascinating insight into the psychological development of infants presented by some of the worlds leading authorities on the subject. This new edition captures the latest developments in the field with new chapters on perceptual & cognitive development memory development & gender culture & social class. It also offers completely revised treatments of language development & motor development making these topics more relevant & more engaging to the student audience. With new learning features throughout & a new Online Resource Centre " Introduction to Infant Development" is the ideal teaching & learning tool for studying this intriguing field. The Online Resource Centre features the following

Materials: for registered adopters of the book: figures from the book available to download to facilitate lecture preparation; & for students: multiple-choice question to check understanding & support revision."

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The How to Live as a Muslim" series is an essential guide for anyone who seeks to acquire an accurate knowledge of Islam as it elucidates all the facets of Islam with precise brevity in three volumes: " An Introduction to Islamic Faith & Thought" " Living in the Shade of Islam" & " Living the Ethics & Morality of Islam" respectively. The first volume of the series delves into the heart of the matter presenting clearly the fundamentals & different aspects of Islamic faith. It makes an effort to peel away the layers of what we think we know about Islam to reveal what Islam says about itself & to explain the pillars of the Islamic faith. It discusses Islams worldview how we fit into it & what God expects of us. It explains why Prophets were sent to guide us to the truth why the Quran is the best guide for this journey & how & why God equipped us to make this journey. Also examined in detail are the Resurrection & the Afterlife Divine Destiny eschatology death & the spirit after death & the invisible realm of existence." ...

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Few subjects in science are more difficult to understand than magnetism according to Encyclopedia Britannica. However there is a strong demand today for scientists & engineers with skills in magnetism because of the growing number of technological applications utilizing this phenomenon. This textbook responds to the need for a comprehensive introduction of the basic concepts of the science. Introduction to Magnetism & Magnetic Materials has been thoroughly revised since the first edition to include recent developments in the field. The early chapters comprise a discussion of the fundamentals of magnetism. These chapters include more than 60 sample problems with complete solutions to reinforce learning. The later chapters review the most significant recent developments in four important areas of magnetism: hard & soft magnetic materials magnetic recording & magnetic evaluation of materials. These later chapters also provide a survey of the most important areas of magnetic materials for practical applications. Extensive references to the principal publications in magnetism are listed at the end of each chapter which offer the reader rapid access to more specialized literature. Students in various scientific areas will benefit from this book including those in physics materials science metallurgy & electrical engineering. ...

An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering is an essential text for all first-year undergraduate students as well as those studying for foundation degrees & HNDs. The text gives a thorough grounding in the following core engineering topics: thermodynamics fluid mechanics solid mechanics dynamics electricals & electronics & materials science. As well as mechanical engineers the text will be highly relevant to civil automotive aeronautical/aerospace & general engineering students. The text is written by an experienced team of first-year lecturers at the internationally renowned University of Nottingham. The material in this book has full student & lecturer support on an accompanying website at http://cw.tandf.co.uk/mechanicalengineering/ which
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A knowledge of medical terminology is essential for employment in many health care professions. This attractive & easy to use self-teaching text provides a simple interactive & comprehensive guide to the language of medicine. Following a brief introduction to the basic components of medical words each unit deals with a different body system & follows a standard plan: word exercises; an anatomy exercise based on an illustration; a case history; medical notes; a word check; a self assessment. By breaking words into their component parts & applying knowledge through exercises & examples from patient care the reader learns how words are formed & becomes familiar with the common roots & suffixes of medical words as well as how they will be encountered in practice. In addition the text provides a comprehensive glossary & a list of common abbreviations. ...

An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry is the leading text for university courses on this subject. Renowned for being a textbook loved equally by both students & lecturers it presents complete coverage in an accessible & engaging style. The text begins with the essential biochemistry on which an understanding of medicinal chemistry is built introducing the structure & function of important drug targets. It then explores how drugs interact with the body & the consequences of those reactions. There is a section on general principles & strategies involved in discovering & designing new drugs & another on useful 'tools of the trade'. The text ends with a contemporary look at specific topics within medicinal chemistry for example antiviral & anticancer agents; cholinergics & anticholinesterases; & antiulcer agents. Learning features throughout An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry help to unlock this fascinating subject. A glossary helps to familiarise the language of medicinal chemistry. Boxes present in-depth material & explore how concepts are applied in practice. Key points summarise sections within chapters providing a basis for revision & questions at the end of chapters & on the accompanying Online Resource Centre allow the reader to test their understanding & develop molecular modelling skills. Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre

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Includes:: worked examples & student problems along with hints for solving them & the numerical answers. aeo Many reviewers have commented that this is one of the best a introductory undergraduate levela texts on the subject & they would all welcome a Second Edition.

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Every criminal act anywhere that involves obtaining money illegally produces funds which need to be laundered. The IMF estimates that 2-5% of global GDP ($590bn & $1.5 trillion) is laundered every year
- $590bn is the equivalent of Spain's yearly output. Globally regulations have come in which affect certain businesses especially banks & other financial institutions. These businesses have been required to put in place specific arrangements to prevent & detect money laundering & the criminal activity that underlies it. As money launderers have resorted to more sophisticated ways of disguising the source of their funds so employees have to be ever more aware of what they are dealing with & how to deal with it.* At present books on money laundering deterrence tend to focus on the detailed regulations & therefore do not provide much in the form of practical advice & guidance. The books also tend to look at money laundering regulation from a single perspective
- say that of the UK.* Legislation requires firms to provide all relevant employees with adequate training on that legislation & to recognise & deal appropriately with transactions where money laundering is suspected.* This book will look at a series of types of money laundering explain how they are used & what controls if any could be used by an institution to protect itself.* What should make a banker suspicious how would suspicion appear to a court or regulator & what will the impact be on controls & reputational risk.

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