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Essentials of Comparative Politics with Cases Fifth AP Edition
by Don Share Patrick H. O'Neil Karl FieldsThis textbook is meant to contribute to our understanding of comparative politics (the study of domestic politics around the world) by investigating the central ideas and questions that make up this field. It begins with the most basic struggle in politics--the battle between freedom and equality and the task of reconciling or balancing these ideals. How this struggle has unfolded across place and time represents the core of comparative politics. The text continues by emphasizing the importance of institutions. Human action is fundamentally guided by the institutions that people construct, such as culture, constitutions, and property rights. Once established, these institutions are both influential and persistent--not easily overcome, changed, or removed. How these institutions emerge, and how they affect politics, is central to this work.
Essentials of Contemporary Management
by Gareth R. Jones Jennifer M. GeorgeIn this eighth edition of Essentials of Contemporary Management, we continue to focus on providing the most up-to-date account of the changes taking place in the world of management and management practices while maintaining our emphasis on making our text relevant and interesting to students. And we know from feedback from instructors and students that the text does engage them.
Essentials of Contemporary Management (Fifth Edition)
by Jennifer George Gareth JonesJones/George, Essentials of Contemporary Management is the concise edition of the market bestselling textbook by the same author team. Jones and George are dedicated to the challenge of "Making It Real" for students. The authors present management in a way that makes its relevance obvious even to students who might lack exposure to a "real-life" management context. This is accomplished thru a diverse set of examples, and the unique, and most popular feature of the text, the "Manager as a Person" Chapter 2. This chapter discusses managers as real people with their own personalities, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and problems and this theme is carried thru the remaining chapters. This text also discusses the importance of management competencies--the specific set of skills, abilities, and experiences that gives one manager the ability to perform at a higher level than another in a specific context. The themes of diversity, ethics, globalization, and information technology are integrated throughout.
Essentials of Corporate Finance
by Bradford D. Jordan Randolph W. Westerfield Stephen A. RossRoss, Essentials of Corporate Finance, 10e, focuses on what undergraduate students with widely varying backgrounds and interests need to carry away from a core course in business or corporate finance. The goal is to convey the most important concepts and principles at a level that is approachable for the widest possible audience. To achieve this goal, subjects are distilled down to its bare essentials (hence, the name of this book), while retaining a decidedly modern approach to finance. Also, understanding the "why" is just as important, if not more so, than understanding the "how" - especially in an introductory course. <p><p>Readability and pedagogy are key. Essentials is written in a relaxed, conversational style that invites the students to join in the learning process rather than being a passive information absorber. Essentials downplays purely theoretical issues and minimizes the use of extensive and elaborate calculations to illustrate points that are either intuitively obvious or of limited practical use. <p><p>There are three basic themes visible throughout Essentials: emphasis on intuition/commonsense, a unified valuation approach, and a managerial focus.
Essentials of Criminal Justice, Ninth Edition
by Larry J. Siegel John L. WorrallIn Essentials of Criminal Justice, students will be challenged to think about ethical decisions and then presented with an opportunity to apply their own sense of ethics to everyday decision making in criminal justice. The book provides students with a thorough knowledge of the criminal justice system. It describes current methods of social control and analyzes their strengths and weaknesses. Part One of this book gives the student a basic introduction to crime, law, and justice and Part Two offers an overview of law enforcement.
Essentials of Criminological Theory
by Howard Abadinsky L. Thomas WinfreeThis concise textbook introduces students to multidisciplinary theories about why people commit crime. Winfree and Abadinsky strive to make the study of crime and justice as clear, concise, current, and consumable as possible. Tracing the evolution of theories and their influence on research today, the authors provide a solid foundation for students to understand the role theory plays in criminal justice practices. The first nine chapters explore various types of theories, providing the historical context and the basic assumptions each theory makes about human behavior, the causal arguments, and what criminologists have learned from testing the theories. The theory as originally proposed may have gone through a metamorphosis. Change is an important—and exciting—aspect of crime theory. Ideas that attempt to describe, explain, predict, and possibly control a specific behavior sometimes remain as originally conceived and sometimes evolve to something quite different. The final chapter explores the ways the various theories influence criminal justice policy, focusing on law enforcement.
Essentials of Cultural Anthropology
by James Peoples Garrick BaileyThe book introduces students to the remarkable cultural diversity of humankind,anthropological insights on the past,present impacts of globalization ,modern ethnicity and the survival of indigenous people.
Essentials of Cultural Anthropology: A Toolkit for a Global Age
by Kenneth J. GuestThe most successful new textbook for living in a multicultural and global age, now in a concise Essentials Edition. Covering the essential concepts that drive cultural anthropology today in a newly streamlined format, Ken Guest’s Essentials of Cultural Anthropology: A Toolkit for a Global Age shows students that now, more than ever, global forces affect local culture, and that the tools of cultural anthropology are vital to participating in a global society. A “toolkit” approach emphasizes the discipline’s big questions and reinforces key concepts to show that these tools are useful beyond the classroom―in relationships, campus life, workplaces, religious communities, and our globalizing world.
Essentials of Dental Assisting, 5th Edition.
by Debbie S. Robinson Doni L. BirdThis practical resource focuses on the core clinical skills and knowledge you need to become a practicing dental assistant. And includes step-by-step procedures, application exercises, and a wealth of pedagogical aids ensure that you master all the necessary skills.
Essentials of Ecology
by G. Tyler Miller Scott E. SpoolmanLearn how to make a difference in our environment! This succinct 11-chapter, full-color textbook covers scientific principles and concepts, ecosystems, evolution, biodiversity, population ecology, and more. Sustainability is the integrating theme and co-authors G. Tyler Miller and Scott Spoolman help you find and implement useful environmental solutions in your life and career. Updated with new information, art, and "Good News" examples, this engaging book offers vivid case studies and hands-on quantitative exercises. The concept-centered approach transforms complex environmental topics and issues into key concepts that you will be able to understand and remember.
Essentials of Economics
by Glenn Hubbard Anthony O'BrienThe authors of Essentials of Economics help foster interest in the discipline concepts, and make the key principles of this topic relevant to readers’ lives by demonstrating how real businesses use economics to make decisions every day. With ever-changing US and world economies, the 6th Edition has been updated with the latest developments using new real-world business and policy examples. Regardless of their future career path -- opening an art studio, trading on Wall Street, or bartending at the local pub, readers will benefit from understanding the economic forces behind their work.
Essentials of Economics
by Stanley L. Brue Sean Masaki Flynn Campbell R. McConnellBrue Essentials of Economics, 5th Edition, provides a fresh alternative to the survey course that is both substantive and appropriate for the introductory economics student. Essentials of Economics provides the best elements of McConnell/Brue/Flynn Economics 22nd edition with unique content designed to help students understand and engage with the material in one semester. <p><p>Brue helps students master the principles essential for understanding the economic problem, specific economic issues, and policy alternatives. It helps students understand and apply the economic perspective and reason accurately and objectively about economic matters. Finally, Brue promotes a lasting student interest in economics and the economy.
Essentials of Economics
by Paul Krugman Robin Wells Kathryn GraddyEssentials of Economics brings the same captivating writing and innovative features of Krugman/Wells to the one-term economics course. Adapted by Kathryn Graddy, it is the ideal text for teaching basic economic principles, with enough real-world applications to help students see the applicability, but not so much detail as to overwhelm them.
Essentials of Economics (Mindtap Course List Series)
by N. Gregory MankiwNow you can master the essential principles of economics with the help of the most popular economics series that's trusted by students like you worldwide. <p><p>Mankiw's ESSENTIALS OF ECONOMICS, Ninth Edition, uses a concise, inviting presentation that emphasizes only the material that helps you better understand the world and economy in which you live. You learn to become a more astute participant in today's economy with a strong understanding of both the potential and limits of economic policy. The latest relevant examples bring economic principles to life. <p><p>Acclaimed author Gregory Mankiw explains, "I tried to put myself in the position of someone seeing economics for the first time. My goal is to emphasize the material that students should and do find interesting about the study of the economy." To help you further master key principles of economics, powerful student-focused digital resources are available in the leading MindTap digital learning and homework solution.
Essentials of Economics (Ninth Edition)
by Bradley R. SchillerBradley Schiller offers a solid introduction to economics, illustrating his text with real-world examples & references to current events. Terms to remember appear at the end of each chapter to aid student retention, as well as questions and problems. As in previous editions, students are confronted early on with the reality that the economy doesn’t always operate optimally, either at the macro or micro level, and are encouraged to examine the policy challenge of finding the appropriate mix of market reliance and government regulation that generates the best possible outcomes. In addition to the suite of resources available within Connect Economics, over 100 key topics are reinforced with interesting and innovative videos on YouTube, provided to help non-majors see the relevance of economics.
Essentials of Economics (Second Edition)
by Paul Krugman Robin Wells Kathryn Graddy"Essentials of Economics" brings the same captivating writing and innovative features of Krugman/Wells to the one-term economics course. Adapted by Kathryn Graddy, it is the ideal text for teaching basic economic principles, with enough real-world applications to help students see the applicability.
Essentials of Economics (Tenth Edition)
by Bradley Schiller Karen GebhardtWritten specifically for the one semester survey of economics course, Schiller's Essentials of Economics is known for seeking the best possible answers to the basic questions of WHAT, HOW, and FOR WHOM to produce. As in earlier editions, the tenth edition strives to arouse interest in economic theories by illustrating them in the context of actual institutions, policy debates, and global developments. Built to provide interactive support for the introductory student, Connect#65533; for the 10th edition features SmartBook#65533;'s adaptive reading experience embedded with learning resources as well as guided examples featuring coauthor Karen Gebhardt, among other resources.
Essentials of English Grammar: The Quick Guide to Good English
by L. Baugh<p>Clear, concise, and packed with lively examples, Essentials of English Grammar, Third Edition, fills you in on general usage rules for parts of speech, punctuation, capitalization, abbreviations, numbers, word division, spelling, commonly confused words, and much more. It also includes style guidelines with tips on how to write with economy, clarity, and accuracy. <p>A quick reference for people with the occasional question and an excellent primer for anyone learning the basics, this edition of the perennial bestseller features a new glossary of grammar terms, updated coverage of stylistic conventions, and new examples.</p>
Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (Seventh Edition)
by Norman M. ScarboroughIntended primarily for undergraduate courses in small business management or entrepreneurship, this text also provides practical content to anyone interested in starting their own business. With a practical, "hands on" approach to entrepreneurship, this text aims to provide readers with the knowledge and tools they need to launch a business so that it has the greatest chance for success.
Essentials of Environmental Science
by Andrew Friedland Rick Relyea David Courard-HauriAt just 15 chapters, Essentials of Environmental Science is ideal for a one-semester course. It takes the same non-biased approach as its parent text, teaching students to think critically about data presented. In addition to being briefer, Essentials is even more accessible placing less emphasize on math calculations. The coverage of ecology, agriculture, energy, and water has also been streamlined to provide a more focused treatment of the science concepts.
Essentials of Environmental Science
by Andrew Friedland Rick RelyeaWith streamlined coverage of ecology, agriculture, energy, and water Essentials of Environmental Science provides a focused treatment of science concepts to help students think critically about the data presented.
Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health (Third Edition)
by Ann Aschengrau George R. SeageSuccessfully tested in the authors' courses at Boston University and Harvard University, this text combines theory and practice in presenting traditional and new epidemiologic concepts. Broad in scope, the text opens with five chapters covering the basic epidemiologic concepts and data sources. A major emphasis is placed on study design, with separate chapters devoted to each of the three main analytic designs: experimental, cohort, and case-control studies. Full chapters on bias, confounding, and random error, including the role of statistics in epidemiology, ensure that students are well-equipped with the necessary information to interpret the results of epidemiologic studies. An entire chapter is also devoted to the concept of effect measure modification, an often-neglected topic in introductory textbooks. Up-to-date examples from the epidemiologic literature on diseases of public health importance are provided throughout the book. The Third Edition is a thorough update that offers:* New examples, the latest references, and public health statistics. * Nearly 50 new review questions. * Updated discussion of certain epidemiologic methods. * New figures depicting epidemiologic concepts.
Essentials of General Chemistry (2nd Edition)
by Darrell D. Ebbing Steven D. Gammon Ronald O. RagsdaleEssentials of General Chemistry, Second Edition, embodies the core and essence of Ebbing and Gammon's highly successful General Chemistry. There are several reasons for distilling a text as comprehensive as General Chemistry into an Essentials text. Essentials of General Chemistry can be completely covered in two semesters without omitting any fundamental areas. It also facilitates the use of a common curriculum at large universities and colleges where there are many instructors and sections. This is a book for the students, and we must not forget that a textbook is the best place for a student to learn the concepts of chemistry. Students can read this shortened version in its entirety, and it is a first-rate book at a lower cost. Essentials of General Chemistry offers students a friendly, challenging, and stimulating environment for learning and developing the principles of chemistry.
Essentials of General Surgery (Fourth Edition)
by Peter F. Lawrence Richard M. Bell Merril T. Dayton Mohammed I. AhmedEssentials of General Surgery, Fourth Edition is extensively revised with an abundance of new tables and illustrations, to provide the most current and up-to-date information on general surgery. The book covers the most need-to-know information about specific diseases and areas of surgery and meets all the guidelines of the Association of Surgical Educators. Additional features include an atlas of images, multiple-choice questions, and case studies.
Essentials of General, Organic, and Biochemistry
by Denise GuinnEssentials of General, Organic and Biochemistry uses health and medicine as the framework for learning the fundamentals of chemistry in this student-centered one-semester text. The newly revised 3rd edition focuses on core concepts and necessary math skills, and features a revamped organization to align with traditional course organization and shorter, more condensed chapters. Easily digestible content and medical applications help reduce student anxiety and make chemistry meaningful for students preparing for future careers in nursing and other allied health professions.