The first book published in the "Beer and Johnston Series", "Mechanics for Engineers: Statics" is a scalar-based introductory statics text, ideally suited for engineering technology programs, providing first-rate treatment of rigid bodies without vector mechanics. This new edition provides an extens[...]
Features a 30 x 36" poster, which is a reference/study tool for students. This full-color poster presents the Chief Taxonomic Subdivisions and Organ Systems of the Major Animal Phyla.[...]
This text provides a concise introduction to the field of animal biology. Readers discover general principles of evolution, ecology, classification, systematics, and animal body plans. After these introductory chapters, readers delve into the biology of all groups of animals. The basic features o[...]
Laboratory Studies in Integrated Principles of Zoology uses a comprehensive, phylogenetic approach in emphasizing basic biological principles, animal form and function, and evolutionary concepts. This introductory lab manual is ideal for a one- or two-semester course. The new edition expertly combin[...]
"Retirement Plans" (formerly titled "Pension Planning" through the ninth edition) is a classic, relied upon by generations of faculty and thousands of professionals throughout the world. It reliably provides the reader with the features, costs, investment opportunities, and regulatory issues governi[...]
Beer and Johnston's "Mechanics of Materials" is the uncontested leader for the teaching of solid mechanics. Used by thousands of students around the globe since its publication in 1981, "Mechanics of Materials", provides a precise presentation of the subject illustrated with numerous engineering exa[...]
A workbook/study guide that is designed to help students get the most they can out of the Anatomy and Physiology Revealed (APR), and out of their anatomy and physiology course.[...]
Thompson, Strickland and Gambles', "Crafting and Executing Strategy, 17e" presents the latest research findings from the literature and cutting-edge strategic practices of companies have been incorporated to keep step with both theory and practice. The chapter content continues to be solidly mainstr[...]
The exciting new sixth edition of "Electric Machinery" has been extensively updated while retaining the emphasis on fundamental principles and physical understanding that has been the outstanding feature of this classic book. This book covers fundamental concepts in detail as well as advanced topics[...]
This first European edition of "Marketing Research", by Eric Shui, Joseph Hair, Robert Bush and David Ortinau provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the practice and importance of marketing research in the business world. Written to meet the needs of students, the authors have brough[...]
Covers what every senior-level or entry-level MBA student in Southern Africa needs to know about crafting, executing and aligning business strategies, through presentation of core concepts and analytical techniques. This book includes a separate case and readings sections that build on the main text[...]
Explains the core concepts and key theories in strategy and illustrate them with practical, managerial examples students can really relate to.[...]
Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
"Essentials of Strategic Management" responds head-on to the growing requests by business faculty for a concisely-written strategic management text that's robust and theory-driven and supported with a compelling collection of cases. This text was written with four objectives in mind: Although relati[...]
Emphasizes the importance of soils as the organizing center for all terrestrial ecosystems and provides an overview of theory and practice of soil ecology, both from an ecosystem and evolutionary biology point of view. This book includes coverage of the belowground biota, methods to identify and det[...]
Educates litigators, judges, criminalists, and students about various aspects of the use of DNA evidence in criminal and civil trials. This book includes discussions of the molecular biological basis for the tests, essential laboratory practices, probability theory and mathematical calculations.[...]
One of the most powerful methods of plasma diagnosis, light scattering in plasmas is essential in the research and development of fusion energy, environmental solutions, and electronics. This title guides researchers in the theory and measurement techniques of light scattering in plasmas.[...]
The fourth edition of this bestselling text will again provide the latest coverage of the biochemistry and physiology of vitamins and vitamin-like substances. Extensively revised and expanded on the basis of recent research findings with enlarged coverage of health effects of vitamin-like factors, i[...]
Explains the theory, experiments, and applications of neutron and x-ray optics and microscopy for an international readership across varying backgrounds and disciplines. This book includes topics such as neutron and x-ray scatter, diffraction, reflection and their potential application.[...]
Intends to bridge the gap between the average chemist/spectroscopist and the study of statistics. This book introduces the novice reader to the ideas and concepts of statistics and uses spectroscopic examples to show how these concepts are applied. It introduces several key statistical concepts thro[...]
Many marine mammals communicate by emitting sounds that pass through water. Such sounds can be received across great distances and can influence the behavior of these undersea creatures. In the past few decades, the oceans have become increasingly noisy, as underwater sounds from propellers, sonars,[...]