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Network+ Guide to Networks (5th edition)
by Tamara DeanThis book introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as protocols, topologies, hardware, and network operating systems. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, and security.
A Guide to Crisis Intervention (4th edition)
by Kristi KanelWritten for beginning paraprofessional counselors, this textbook on crisis intervention outlines skills and strategies that Kanel (crisis intervention, California State U., Fullerton) found useful as a psychotherapist. She describes what can be defined as a crisis, the history of the field, ethical and professional issues, cultural sensitivity, and the ABC model of conducting mental health interviews with clients, which consists of three stages: developing and maintaining contact, identifying the problem and providing therapeutic interaction, and coping. She then outlines crises that are dangers, including suicide, self-mutilative behaviors, and psychotic breakdowns, and discusses gravely disabled mentally ill persons. Types of crises associated with stages of development, loss, AIDS and HIV, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress, disaster, and child, spousal, and sexual abuse are detailed. Indexes are divided by subject and name. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Leadership: Personal Development and Career Success (3rd edition)
by Cliff Ricketts John C. RickettsThis book is intended to serve as an instrument to help students become more successful in life and the workplace. To attain professional and personal success, it guides students to learn and enhance personal development and communication skills; by helping students select a job, get a job, and attain career success; and by helping students attain any desired leadership positions, in both their careers and their communities.
Marketing Yourself
by Dorene CilettiA portfolio is a collection of work samples that represent your abilities and accomplishments. It can be used to demonstrate your work readiness, show your eligibility for admission to a college or other organization, or showcase a special talent.
Auto Body Repair Technology (4th Edition)
by James E. DuffyThis textbook for collision repair technicians summarizes accepted methods of performing minor dent, major body frame, mechanical, and electrical repairs on passenger vehicles. The fourth edition adds chapters on body fillers, glass service, passenger compartment service, and color matching.
Office Skills (3rd Edition)
by Charles Barrett Grady Kimbrell Pattie OdgersOffice Skills provides up-to-date, real-life, and valuable information for the office of tomorrow with an emphasis on practical applications, everyday skills and the knowledge needed to be successful. The text presents an overview of technological skills and examines attitudes and human relationships, highlighting the ?people skills? vital to a successful career.
Floriculture Designing & Merchandising (2nd Edition)
by Charles P. GrinerProvides an introduction to the floral industry, along with basic instructions in the techniques of floral design and merchandising. Coverage is at a high school level, using large type and numerous, sometimes fuzzy b&w illustrations of arrangements. Topics range from careers in the retail flower business, design principles, and flower and plant selection and storage, to arrangements for holidays and weddings, pricing strategies, displays, delivery, and professional organizations. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC (7th edition)
by Jean AndrewsWritten by best-selling PC repair author and educator Jean Andrews, the seventh edition of A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC maps fully to CompTIA's 2009 A+ Exam objectives. This full-color guide is the most complete, step-by-step book available for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software. At the same time, it prepares readers to successfully pass the A+ 220-701 and 220-702 exams. The new edition is formatted to support any teaching or learning style and course format, featuring an essentials-to-practical organization within each chapter and inclusion of tabs distinguishing exam content. Further content and live demonstrations with Jean Andrews are available on the accompanying CD, making this new edition a total solution for PC repair.
Computer Concepts Basics
by Delores Pusins Ann AmbroseOffering a basic introduction to computers, this text covers computer hardware, software, input, applications skills, the Internet and Web page creation, careers, computer ethics and more. Step-by-step instructions along with numerous screen shots and illustrations help readers learn and master essential computer concepts and skills.
Automotive Service (2nd edition)
by Tim GillesLearning features of this text for an automotive course include chapter objectives, key terms, cautions, shop tips, and safety notes, as well as case histories, an English-Spanish glossary, science and math notes, review questions, and ASE-style review questions. Material is illustrated with color photos and diagrams on every page. Sections cover the auto industry, shop procedures, vehicle inspection, cooling and fuel systems, electrical systems, engine performance, and vehicle electronics. The author teaches at Santa Barbara City College. Annotation @2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Equine Science (2nd edition)
by Rick ParkerThis text covers the reproduction, development, training, nutrition, health, and general management of horses, with chapters on breeds and classes of horses, functional anatomy, biomechanics of movement, genetics, and selecting and judging horses. Also covered are feeds, parasite control, behavior and training, and career opportunities. Learning features include objectives, key terms, and activities, plus appendices on gestation calculations and health maintenance scheduling, and contact information for horse industry organizations and agencies. This second edition provides Internet resources. Parker is a division director at the College of Southern Idaho.
Landscaping Principles And Practices (6th Edition)
by Jack E. IngelsNewly reorganized and updated, the fifth edition of this popular text offers a comprehensive introduction to landscape management. To present a balanced view of the industry as a process, the text is now organized by the industry's three career areas - design, contracting, and maintenance - to illustrate the interdependence of these areas. New material covers such current topics as xeriscaping and landscape calculations, providing students with the latest in landscaping techniques and management. Excellent for launching students into landscaping careers!
Keeping Financial Records For Business
by Robert A. Schultheis Carol Sturzenberger Burton S. Kaliski Daniel H. Passalacqua Nancy LongKeeping Financial Records for Business 9E will give your students a broad knowledge of business operations and the basic skills they need to keep better financial records. The text contains a colorful graphic design and features that will capture students? interest, such as multicultural insights and interviews with individuals who use record keeping in their daily lives. A step-by-step approach to each new task makes it easier for students to master the job skills of record keeping.
Agricultural Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications (4th Edition)
by Ray V. Herren Elmer L. CooperA text for students learning basic mechanical skills in high school and post-secondary programs in agriscience, production agriculture, agribusiness, ornamental horticulture, and agricultural mechanics. Treatment begins with information on careers, then provides instruction on basic mechanical skills and applications. Covers use of hand tools, power tools, and stationary power equipment with numerous materials, touching on processes of wood- and metalworking, electric and gas welding, electrical wiring, robotics, plumbing, and construction. Includes color photos of male and female students, and 54 project plans. This fourth edition is revised to reflect the latest developments in the field.
Engineering Drawing And Design (3rd edition)
by David A. MadsenReflecting the National Standards Institute and American Society of Mechanical Engineers guidelines, this textbook focuses on the development of skills like sketching, descriptive geometry, dimensioning, and pictorial drawing, and then applies them to discussions of manufacturing materials and processes. All the engineering disciplines are covered, including welding, fluid power, piping, electricity and electronics, HVAC, and sheet metal. Methods and principles for preparing technically precise engineering drawings are featured throughout.
Intro To Business (5th edition)
by Steven A. Eggland James L. Burrow Les DlabayIntro to Business 5E allows students to discover how a business works and how it impacts lives on a daily basis. With extended coverage on marketing, management, the Internet, as well as updated content, computer applications, and new web site, Intro to Business 5e provides everything needed to prepare for success in future careers!
Business Principles and Management (11th edition)
by Kenneth E. Everard James L. BurrowBusiness Principles and Management has combined new technology information with the sound fundamental topics needed to manage and operate a successful business. Finance, marketing, communications, and human resources are just some of the topics explored. Updated content, computer applications, and Internet activities bring the world of business into your classroom.
Introduction To Medical Terminology
by Ann Roe-Hafer Carol L. Schroeder Ann EhrlichThis undergraduate textbook describes the structure and function of the 12 systems that make up the human body, defines each system's pathology, and overviews the primary diagnostic and treatment procedures performed. Color illustrations are provided. The CD- ROM contains exercises and games. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
The Living Environment: Principles, Connections, And Solutions (12th edition)
by G. Tyler MillerThis textbook is an introduction to environmental science. It is an interdisciplinary science that uses concepts and information from natural sciences such as ecology, biology, chemistry, and geology and social sciences such as economics, politics, and ethics to (1) help us understand how the earth works, (2) learn how we are affecting the earth's life-support systems (environment) for us and other forms of life, and (3) propose and evaluate solutions to the environmental problems we face.
Clinical Calculations: A Unified Approach (5th edition)
by Loretta M. Smith Joanne M. DanielsThe original is now a classic. Clinical Calculations was the first text to introduce the dimensional analysis method of calculating dosages, an approach rapidly becoming the method of choice for nurses. The fifth edition of this trailblazer showcases its proven strengths: a clear writing style, workbook-style format, strong IV therapy content, and clinical applicability. Critical thinking is encouraged in conjunction with memorized rules by asking learners to always consider whether their answers make sense. It does this within the context of providing the core knowledge-base for dosage calculation and administration for learners of all levels and experience. Chapters cover the range of practice, including systems of measurement, oral and parenteral medications, basic and advanced intravenous medications, and pediatric dosage. Just as the title suggests, this resource is the ideal tool for calculation in a clinical setting. With copious reference tools, outlined injection sites for IV therapy, and unique performance criteria for evaluating nurse competency, the tradition of excellence and innovation continues.
Law for Business and Personal Use (16th edition)
by John E. AdamsonAdamson (business, Southwest Missouri State University) outlines the U. S. legal system and explains how various laws apply to the rights and duties of small businesses. The 32 chapters discuss civil procedure, contract law, leasing of real property, wills and trusts, employment law, legal forms of business organization, and financial transactions.
Behavioral Sciences Stat
by Gary W. HeimanSTAT FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES is an engaging and accessible solution to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of today's learners at a value-based price. Each chapter begins with a list of previously discussed concepts that students should review. Throughout each chapter, important points are emphasized by a "REMEMBER" summary reminder set off from the text. Summary tables and sections appear regularly and help organize and integrate the separate steps discussed in previous sections.
Calculator Applications for Business (3rd edition)
by Sandra YelvertonCALCULATOR APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS provides students realistic experience with business applications typically performed on electronic calculators or other office machine keypads. Students learn to manage their time, become familiar with business forms, develop accuracy in machine operation, expand and refine math skills, and explore career opportunities.
MGMT4 (2011 Student Edition)
by Chuck WilliamsStudent-tested and faculty-approved, MGMT4 2011 EDITION offers an innovative approach to teaching principles of management. This paperback provides a complete suite of fresh learning aids to accommodate the busy and diverse lifestyles of today's learners, including downloadable flashcards, videos, MP3 review podcasts, and quick quizzes that allow students to study wherever they are and whenever they have time. Designed to reach today's students, MGMT says it all in four letters, reflecting how this unique solution speaks in the language of today's learner. MGMT4 started with student conversations, focus groups, interviews, surveys, and input from nearly 150 faculty members like you. This innovative approach unites today's latest management research with author Chuck Williams' unique storytelling approach in a visually rich, yet professional, design that reads like a business periodical. MGMT4 provides a streamlined, concepts-driven format with optional exercises, new cases, and new practical applications that you can choose to use depending on your students' needs. MGMT4 2011 EDITION offers the engaging principles of management solution that you and your students have created together.
Microsoft Office 2010 Illustrated First Course Introductory
by David W. Beskeen Carol M. Cram Jennifer Duffy Lisa Friedrichsen Elizabeth Eisner RedingLoved by instructors for its visual and flexible way to build computer skills, the Illustrated Series is ideal for teaching Microsoft Office 2010 to both computer rookies and hotshots. Each two-page spread focuses on a single skill, making information easy to follow and absorb. Large, full-color illustrations represent how the students' screen should look. Concise text introduces the basic principles of the lesson and integrates a case study for further application.