Computer technology pervades almost every aspect of our life: from the cars that we drive to the mobile phones that we use to communicate; from the digital cameras that capture images of the world around us to the laser printers that turn image into picture. Yet at the heart of these enabling technologies lie fundamental components & systems without the understanding of which such technologies would never have been developed. Principles of Computer Hardware" explores the fundamentals of computer structure architecture & programming that underpin the array of computerized technologies around which our lives are now built. The book opens with an introduction to the fundamental concepts upon which computers are constructed
- gates circuits logic
- & computer arithmetic the language through which computers communicate. It then reveals how computers are structured & how they operate taking us step-wise from the instruction set architecture the bringing together of instructions through assembly language programming & on to the heart of the computer the central processing unit. The book then builds on these foundations to consider how the hardware interfaces with its surroundings introducing us to topics such as computer memory; operating systems & the interface between hardware & software; & computer peripherals & computer communications
- the interface with the outside world. Always putting educational value first " Principles of Computer Hardware" uses the 68K processor as a powerful teaching & learning tool putting substance firmly before style. With the clarity of explanation & captivating style for which Alan Clements is renowned the book draws the student in to the heart of the subject to foster an in-depth understanding from which more specialised study can then extend. The learning experience is enriched still further with a free CD-ROM providing resources to enable students to engage with the subject in a hands-on manner: a Windows-based simulator for the student to explore the design of digital circuits; Windows & DOS-based 68K simulators for students to investigate the operation of the 68K processor; & an ARM simulator for students to write programs for a RISC processor & run them on a PC. The Online Resource Centre provides: for lecturers (password protected): figures from the book available to download to facilitate lecture preparation; solutions to problems featured in the book to aid formative learning; & multiple choice question test bank to facilitate assessment of students learning."


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This title contains up-to-date evidence-based clinical information for all health professionals managing patients with diabetes. It provides practical guidelines covering the important aspects of management & contains concise advice that can be accessed quickly & easily. There are 29 chapters & each chapter

Includes:: a clinical case study & there are tables & figures throughout supporting knowledge in a meaningful way. It can be used as a practitioner-friendly source of guidance during consultations enabling clinicians to respond to the changing demaands of information in clinical practice. Relevant to all members of the multi-disciplinary team including Practice Nurses GPs Dietitions Diabetes Specialist Nurses Community Nurses & Podiatrists.

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With an accessible approach the third European edition of Principles of Economics" provides students with the tools to analyze current economic issues. The book is underpinned by a focus on seven Core Principles which help students to make the link between economic theory & practice. The economic naturalist approach supported by exercises problems & examples encourages students to employ economics principles to understand & explain the world around them. Developed from the well-regarded US textbook by Frank & Bernanke it presents an intuitive approach to economics & is suitable for all students taking a Principles of Economics course." ...

The Principle of Equity & Trusts offers students a new approach to this dynamic area of law. Professor Graham Virgo has created a rigorous yet accessible student companion which draws the field in its contemporary context offering a critical & insightful commentary on the law its application & development. The text communicates the dynamic & thought provoking nature of this area of law & reflect the modern understanding of the subjects as propounded both by the judiciary & commentators. The text offers a student focused approach providing a clearly written & accessible guide to this most fascinating area of law while equally providing the critical rigour & referencing expected from academics in the field. The Principle of Equity & Trusts promises to be a new classic in the field of equity & trusts textbook; one which is admired by lecturers & students alike. ...

This book provides a comprehensive & exacting introduction to the principles & practice of external auditing. It describes & explains in non-technical language the nature of the audit function & the principles of the audit process. The book covers international auditing & accounting standards & relevant statute & case law. It explains the fundamental concepts of auditing & takes the reader through the various stages of the audit process. It also discusses topical aspects of auditing such as legal liability audit risk quality control & the impact of information technology. ...

This book is a completely new version of the highly successful Principles of Geographical Information Systems for Land Resources Assessment which was first published in 1986. GIS are not just used for electronic map-making but today are major tools for the management of our physical & social environment. GIS are used to assist political decisions & play a part in market research in the management of utility services in automated navigation systems & in many other fields. This book presents a strong theoretical basis for GIS which is often lacking in other texts. Spatial data are usually based on two dichotomous paradigms exactly defined entities in space such as land parcels or the continuous variation of single attributes such as temperature or rainfall. Methods for modelling both kinds of phenomena & storing them in spatial databases are described in detail including the use of geostatistics for interpolating from points to continuous fields. Examples of how spatial data & an analysis of their spatial interactions are used to solve a wide range of practical problems ranging from site-location analysis through land degradation the optimizing of timber extraction from forests & the redistribution of Chernobyl radioactivity by floods are explained clearly & in detail. Much attention is paid to the problems of data quality & how statistical errors in spatial data can affect the results of spatial modelling based on the two paradigms of space. Fuzzy logic & continuous classification methods are presented as methods for linking the two spatial paradigms. The book concludes with an investigation of current developments in providing spatial data for the whole world over the Internet. As such the new volume provides a comprehensive & concise introduction to the theory & practice of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Targeted at undergraduates graduates & professionals in disciplines such as physical & human geography hydrology geology environmental science cartography epidemiology radioecology agriculture spatial planning land tenure & land evaluation the book explains why spatial data & the information systems based on them are important in the modern world. ...

This colourful guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of horticulture whether you are taking an RHS course are a keen amateur or seasoned gardener. Written in a clear & accessible style this book explains the principles that underlie the cultivation of flowers fruits vegetables turf & ornamental planting in the outdoors & in protected culture. It has a wide breadth of coverage from the subject's more commercial aspects through to matters of the garden & allotment with the latest information on conservation practical propagation techniques & garden design. With highlighted definitions & key points & illustrated in full colour this book will be a useful companion as you progress in the study & practice of horticulture. It offers the latest developments in the field explained by leading experts. It

Includes:: updates in line with the new RHS specifications & other qualifications. It provides model questions & exercises throughout to test your knowledge.

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Principles of Interactive Multimedia" introduces all the contributory fields that are necessary for informed thoughtful design & development of multimedia systems to be delivered through CD the web or other mechanisms. It adopts an inter-disciplinary approach. The focus is to explain the basics of all the contributing disciplines to the design of systems. The book equips readers to think about multimedia issues at the same time as they are learning & applying skills. It will encourage development innovation & creative operation using the tools of multimedia. Multimedia workers operate in teams with differing skills & this book will give each member of the team an understanding of the skills of the rest of the team & hence a means of communicating with them effectively. It is closely related to the needs of practice & the real world while being leading edge in what it proposes. Written by an author with many years experience as lecturer & practitioner in multimedia applications the book focuses on the underpinning models behind multimedia. Hitherto practice has been to teach the material primarily as skill-based with comparatively little theory of any sort & no integrated theory at all. The subject is now reaching the level of maturity where such theory is being recognised as essential to the provision of adequate courses as an academic discipline. The book provides this integrated theoretical base by focussing on interaction as the key to system design & particularly by using linguistic models to underpin a communication interpretation of multimedia. This unification is unique but has been used with students over several years & is well received by those from both science & arts backgrounds. It has been positively received by other academics who have seen it." ...

This third edition of the best-selling title Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence has been completely revised & substantially enlarged. In this work Prof Kamali offers us the first detailed presentation available in English of the theory of Muslim law (usul al-fiqh). Often regarded as the most sophisticated of the traditional Islamic disciplines Islamic jurisprudence is concerned with the way in which the rituals & laws of religion are derived from the Quran & the Sunna
- the precedent of the Prophet. Written as a university textbook Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence is distinguished by its clarity & readability; it is an essential reference work not only for students of Islamic law but also for anyone with an interest in Muslim society or in issues of comparative jurisprudence.
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Suitable for undergraduate Principles of Marketing courses this classic textbook has provided many generations of marketing students with an exceptional introduction to marketing written by one of the masters. With global examples & completely up-to-date with the latest marketing techniques Principles of Marketing looks at the major decisions that marketing managers face in their efforts to balance an organisations objectives & resources against needs & opportunities in the global marketplace. Covering exciting new topics such as Sustainability this text continues to be a leader in the field of marketing. New integrated video cases from companies such as HSBC Land Rover & Electrolux help to bring the subject alive. ...