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Management (11th Edition)
by Ricky W. GriffinThis book takes a functional approach to the process of management with a focus on active planning, leading, organizing and controlling.
Stress Management for Life: A Research-Based Experiential Approach (Third Edition)
by Michael Olpin Margie HessonSTRESS MANAGEMENT FOR LIFE: A RESEARCH-BASED EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH, THIRD EDITION emphasizes experiential learning and clearly explains the "how to" of stress management and prevention. Michael Olpin and Margie Hesson offer students more than just a book about stress; they offer students a life-changing experience. This text empowers students to experience personal wellness by understanding and managing stress. The authors encourage students to personalize the information in the text through practical applications and a "tool-box" of stress-reducing resources, including the stress relief audio files and student activities, both found on the CourseMate Website. Well-researched, this text gives stress-related topics a real-life context and helps motivate students to manage stress in a way that accommodates their lifestyle, values and goals.
Methods for Community-Based Participatory Research for Health (Second Edition)
by Barbara A. Israel Eugenia Eng Amy J. Schulz Edith A. ParkerThis thoroughly revised and updated second edition of Methods for Community-Based Participatory Research for Health provides a step-by-step approach to the application of participatory approaches to quantitative and qualitative data collection and data analysis. With contributions from a distinguished panel of experts, this important volume shows how researchers, practitioners, and community partners can work together to establish and maintain equitable partnerships using a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach to increase knowledge and improve the health and well-being of the communities involved. Written for students, practitioners, researchers, and community members, the book provides a comprehensive presentation of innovative partnership structures and processes, and covers the broad spectrum of methods needed to conduct CBPR in the widest range of research areas—including social determinants of health, health inequities, health promotion, community interventions, disease management, health services, and environmental health. The contributors examine effective methods used within the context of a CBPR approach including survey questionnaire, in-depth interview, focus group interview, ethnography, exposure assessment, and geographic information system mapping. In addition, each chapter describes a case study of the application of the method using a CBPR approach. The book also contains examples of concrete tools and measurement instruments that may be adapted by others involved in CBPR efforts.
Resorts: Management and Operation (Third Edition)
by Robert Christie MillThe 3rd Edition of Resorts: Management and Operation is a summary of almost 30 years of thought, analysis, and research into the field of resort management written from a business viewpoint yet takes into account the unique structure of resorts. The text is divided into three sections. Each section has a philosophical basis for the inclusion of the subsequent principles and practices. The first section covers major types of resorts: those that are mountain-based, beach-based and golf/tennis based. Two chapters are devoted to each of the various resort types. The first chapters of each resort type focuses on development issues with the impact on operations noted throughout. The second chapter in each resort type deals with guest profiles and management issues. The second section highlights what makes managing a resort different from managing a 'regular' hotel. The final section features a newly expanded chapter on spas, pools, and indoor water parks along with individual chapters on specialty resorts, cruise ships and casinos, reflecting the importance of these types of properties.
Mastering the Codification and eIFRS: A Case Approach
by Natalie T. Churyk Thomas C. Pearson Thomas R. WeirichChuryk, Weirich, and Pearson's Mastering Codification and eIFRS: A Case Approach is a new accounting book that focuses on teaching students how to use the FASB Codification and the IASB e-IFRS research databases. This is a perfect companion for an Intermediate Accounting, Accounting Research, or Advanced Accounting course, where research skills are integrated in the curriculum. In today's environment, professional accountants conducting financial accounting research will be utilizing some type of electronic research database. Understanding how to use the FASB Codification system is becoming more crucial to a student's success on the CPA exam and their success in the profession. Throughout the text, the authors use cases to step students through the fundamentals of how to conduct research at the professional level.
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (2nd Edition)
by Theodore P. Beauchaine Stephen P. HinshawChild and Adolescent Psychopathology, Second Edition is the only comprehensive text on childhood and adolescent disorders that addresses genetic, neurobiological, and environmental factors within a developmental perspective. The new edition includes more on epigenetics, classification, culture and context and emphasizes how, when, and why disorders emerge among young people and in what ways symptom profiles change at different stages of development.
Operations Management: An Integrated Approach
by R. Dan Reid Nada R. SandersThis book provides a solid foundation of Operations Management concepts and techniques, and covers the latest on emerging topics such as e-business, supply chain management, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and information technology.
Psychology in Action 10th Edition
by Karen HuffmanThis flagship book's 10th edition helps students examine their own personal studying and learning styles with several new pedagogical aids -- encouraging students to apply what they are learning to their everyday lives.
Microsoft Windows Server Administration Essentials
by Tom CarpenterThis book is for current or aspiring professionals seeking a quick grounding in the fundamentals of administration in a Microsoft Windows Server environment. It provides quick, focused coverage of fundamental skills. If you want to start a career in server administration or are already working in the field and want to fill in some gaps on fundamental topics, this book is for you.
Intermediate Accounting (Fifteenth Edition)
by Donald E. Kieso Terry D. Warfield Jerry J. WeygandtKieso, Weygandt and Warfield's Intermediate Accounting continues to set the standard for intermediate accounting students and professionals in the field. The Fifteenth edition builds on this legacy through new innovative student focused pedagogy in the book itself and with online support. Kieso maintains the qualities for which the text is globally recognized, including its reputation for accuracy, comprehensiveness, accessibility, and quality problem material that best prepares students for success on the CPA exam. The Fifteenth edition offers the most up to date coverage of IFRS and US GAAP in a presentational format suited to the complex challenges of teaching intermediate in these changing times. The WileyPLUS homework and learning platform (access to WileyPLUS sold separately) is better than it has ever been for Kieso, with a multitude of new assessment items, multimedia resources, and enhanced functionality to ensure students will do real accounting and get real results. There have also never been so many options for accessing content, from several online only options, premium value print and digital formats, and custom versions designed to fit your needs perfectly.
Financial Accounting Tools for Business Decision Making 7e
by Paul D. Kimmel Jerry J. Weygandt Donald E. KiesoWritten in a concise, clear, and conversation way, Kimmel Financial Accounting provides just the right amount of information students need to come to class prepared. Starting with the big picture of financial statements first, Paul Kimmel shows students why financial accounting is important to their everyday lives, business majors, and future careers. This best-selling financial accounting text is known for the most relevant and easy to understand examples, while teaching students the accounting cycle through the lens of one consistent story of Sierra Corp, an outdoor adventure company.
Visualizing Human Biology
by Kathleen A. IrelandThis book includes many new features, additions, and visuals used to teach and explain. Varied learning styles are used through blogs, podcasts, animations and videos. Furthermore, box features highlight engaging stories that help maintain interest in the science behind the stories and connect what's relevant today with how human biology works. A new Visualizing Human Biology Lab Manual is fully compatible with the text, bringing the Visualizing approach into the laboratory setting.
Contemporary Business (Fifteenth Edition)
by David L. KurtzBoone and Kurtz, "Contemporary Business 15th Edition" delivers solutions at the speed of business. Solutions designed to help you improve critical thinking--from the Boone and Kurtz Student Case Videos to the Weekly Updates news blog--will get students thinking, talking, connecting and making decisions--at the speed of business. Experience a textbook program that supports your goals to stimulate curiously, show relevance, promote creativity and prepare students for what's ahead, in their academic and business careers.
A Guide to Writing as an Engineer
by David Beer David McmurreyWritten for engineers, this book provides more than technical know-how and focuses on how to be an effective communicator. This new edition helps to eliminate the glitches that trip up the busy reader or listener, causing annoyance, confusion, or misunderstanding'so that their writing and speech are crystal clear. This text also focuses on the technical writing and speaking issues encountered in day to day work, writing reports, business letter, memoranda, proposals, emails, presentations, and more. The new edition includes new coverage of social media, including coverage of popular forms, best practices, dangers and ethics of using social media, and expanded coverage of informal communication.
Principles of Human Anatomy
by Gerard J. Tortora Mark T. NielsenA market-leading text through its many editions, the 13th edition of Principles of Human Anatomy continues to successfully blend visual and textual elements to illuminate the complexities of human anatomy. Written for the 1-term human anatomy course, the 13th edition raises the standard for excellence in this discipline with its enhanced illustration program, refined narrative, and the integrated design of dynamic resources like Real Anatomy 2. 0 into the curriculum.
The Psychology of Human Sexuality
by Justin J. LehmillerThis book offers a comprehensive overview of human sexual behavior from a biopsychosocial perspective.
Visualizing Psychology, 3rd Edition
by Siri Carpenter Karen HuffmanVisualizing Psychology 3rd Edition helps students examine their own personal studying and learning styles with several new pedagogical aids--encouraging students to apply what they are learning to their everyday lives while offering ongoing study tips and psychological techniques for mastering the material. Most importantly, students are provided with numerous opportunities to immediately access their understanding.
The Student Leadership Challenge: Five Practices For Becoming an Exemplary Leader (Second Edition)
by James M. Kouzes Barry Z. PosnerIn this updated and expanded second edition of The Student Leadership Challenge, James Kouzes and Barry Posner apply their extensive research and expertise to demonstrate that anyone can be a leader, regardless of age or experience. They challenge high school and undergraduate college students to examine their leadership actions and aspirations. Your students will learn from first-hand leadership stories from young leaders like themselves around the world, helping them to deeply understand and explore The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership: Model the Way Inspire a Shared Vision Challenge the Process Enable Others to Act Encourage the Heart The book guides students through the concrete actions they can take to become exemplary leaders, from finding their voice and clarifying their values, to recognizing others' contributions and celebrating others' victories. The authors ask readers to reflect at the end of each chapter on their own leadership experiences and abilities now and for the future.
Human Resources Management For Public And Nonprofit Organizations: A Strategic Approach
by Joan E. PynesSince the first edition was published in 1997, Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations has become the go-to reference for public and nonprofit human resources professionals. Now in its fourth edition, the text has been significantly revised and updated to include information that reflects changes in the field due to the economic crisis, changes in federal employment laws, how shifting demographics affect human resources management, the increased use of technology in human resources management practices, how social media has become embedded in the workplace, and new approaches to HRM policy and practice. Written by Joan E. Pynes--a noted expert in public administration--this authoritative work shows how strategic human resources management is essential for managing change in an increasingly complex environment. The book Includes new material on workplace violence and employee discipline.
Java Concepts (Seventh Edition)
by Cay S. HorstmannCay Horstmann's seventh edition of Java Concepts provides an approachable introduction to fundamental programming techniques and design skills, helping students master basic concepts and become competent coders. Major rewrites and an updated visual design make this student-friendly text even more engaging. The text is known for its realistic programming examples, great quantity and variety of homework assignments, and lab exercises that build student problem-solving abilities. The seventh edition now includes problem solving sections, more example code online, and exercises from Science and Business.
Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions (8th Edition)
by Edward P. Sarafino Timothy W. SmithSarafino draws from the research and theory of many disciplines in order to show psychologists how psychology and health affect each other.
Environmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet (Ninth Edition)
by Daniel B. BotkinEnvironmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet, Ninth Edition provides emphasis on the scientific process throughout the book and gives readers the structure to develop their critical thinking skills. Updated and revised to include the latest research in the field, the 9th edition continues to present a balanced analytical and interdisciplinary approach to the field.
Organic Chemistry
by David KleinThe textbook includes important concepts in Organic chemistry, complete with conceptual checkpoints that promote mastery of the concepts, and special emphasis is placed on skills development through Skill Builders to support these concepts.
Internet, Phone, Mail, and Mixed-Mode Surveys: The Tailored Design Method (Fourth Edition)
by Don A. Dillman Leah Melani Christian Jolene D. SmythThe classic survey design reference, updated for the digital age For over two decades, Dillman's classic text on survey design has aided both students and professionals in effectively planning and conducting mail, telephone, and, more recently, Internet surveys. The new edition is thoroughly updated and revised, and covers all aspects of survey research. It features expanded coverage of mobile phones, tablets, and the use of do-it-yourself surveys, and Dillman's unique Tailored Design Method is also thoroughly explained. This invaluable resource is crucial for any researcher seeking to increase response rates and obtain high-quality feedback from survey questions. Consistent with current emphasis on the visual and aural, the new edition is complemented by copious examples within the text and accompanying website. This heavily revised Fourth Edition includes: Strategies and tactics for determining the needs of a given survey, how to design it, and how to effectively administer it How and when to use mail, telephone, and Internet surveys to maximum advantage Proven techniques to increase response rates Guidance on how to obtain high-quality feedback from mail,electronic, and other self-administered surveys Direction on how to construct effective questionnaires,including considerations of layout The effects of sponsorship on the response rates of surveys Use of capabilities provided by newly mass-used media:interactivity, presentation of aural and visual stimuli. The Fourth Edition reintroduces the telephone-including coordinating land and mobile. Grounded in the best research, the book offers practical how-to guidelines and detailed examples for practitioners and students alike.
Laboratory Manual for Principles of General Chemistry (Tenth Edition)
by Jo Allan BeranPre-laboratory Assignment Questions emphasize the chemical principles presented in the introduction of the experiment. Representative calculations, data analysis, and points of emphasis required for the completion of the Experimental Procedure are also addressed in the Pre-laboratory Assignment. ?h Laboratory Questions help promote a deeper understanding of the experiment and help students recognize where chemical principles can be used for interpreting unexpected data or ?turning points? in the experiment. In-depth discussion of lab techniques and easy-to-reference techniques icons: Lab techniques are covered in the front of the manual and are assigned an icon. The icons are placed in the margin of the text at the appropriate point at which to use the technique. ?h Safety and Disposal Icons: Icons contained in the Experimental Procedures indicate safety cautions and provide information regarding the correct disposal of test solutions. Strong coverage/emphasis on safety. Illustrations and clear procedures make it a good reference for students. Offers Dry Labs that can be done outside the lab setting. Offers easy custom pub options. Extensive background information offered within each lab. Can be used with any text.