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The first monograph for Los Angeles based artist Anthony Pearson (born 1969) documents nearly 15 years of monochromatic photographs, sculptures and multimedia works. The book documents Pearson's studio and includes artist's reflections and a curatorial essay tracing his varied cultural influences including music and the culture of Southern California.

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This pocket guide is intended to facilitate care planning for nursing students, staff nurses in a variety of settings, clinical nurse specialists, and staff development instructors. Intuitive organization and pocket-sized format gives nurses access to fast answers anywhere, in any care settingNursing Diagnosis Handbook, Eleventh Edition, presents the current knowledge that nurses and nursing students need to develop superior individualized patient care plans. This convenient pocket guide has been expanded to include 25 new nursing diagnoses approved by the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA International) for 2015-2017; to retire obsolete NANDA diagnoses; and to link to the latest Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) and Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) research-based outcomes and interventions. NANDA International, NOC, and NIC standardized terminology is generally used wherever appropriate. Reflecting key trends in the profession, it addresses family, community, and collaborative interventions, as well as gerontology and home care.

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Charles T. Horngren was the Edmund W. Littlefield Professorof Accounting, emeritus, at Stanford University. A graduate of MarquetteUniversity, he received his MBA from Harvard University and his PhD from theUniversity of Chicago. He also received honorary doctorates from Marquette Universityand DePaul University. A certified public accountant, Horngren served on theAccounting Principles Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board AdvisoryCouncil, and the Council of the American Institute of Certified PublicAccountants and served as a trustee of the Financial Accounting Foundation,which oversees the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the GovernmentAccounting Standards Board. He is a member of the Accounting Hall of Fame.Horngren served the American Accounting Association as its president and asdirector of research. He received the association's first annual Outstanding AccountingEducator Award. He also received its Lifetime Contribution to ManagementAccount

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For nursing courses covering drugs or drug administration. A quick-reference guide to safe, effective drug administration, in any setting Pearson Nurse’s Drug Guide 2019 is a current and reliable reference for comprehensive information needed to make appropriate decisions for drug administration. Designed for quick, easy lookup, it lists drugs alphabetically by generic name and it indexes drugs by both generic and trade names. The guide also provides clinical information for hundreds of drugs, including adverse reactions, interactions, side effects, and impact on lab results. The 2019 edition features 18 new monographs for drugs recently approved by the FDA.

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Introductory Chemistry shows how chemistry manifests in your daily life. The text and every feature in it are meant to help you learn and succeed in your chemistry course. Award-winning instructor and author Nivaldo Tro draws on his classroom experience to actively engage you, capture your attention with relevant applications, and extend chemistry from the laboratory to your world. The 7th Edition in SI Units delivers a new Predict feature, Self-Assessment Quizzes, and additional end-of-chapter questions, while expanded active learning tools help you in developing problem-solving skills. An extensive diversity, equity, and inclusion review ensures the content reflects the experiences of all students.

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Olivier Blanchard studied at the University of Paris, Nanterre, and has taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since 1982. He was Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund between 2008 and 2015. He is currently the Fred Bergsten Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington. He also remains Robert M. Solow Professor of Economics Emeritus. Francesco Giavazzi is a Professor of Economics at Bocconi University in Milan and has been a visiting professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for over a decade, where he teaches a course on Macroeconomics to Undergraduate students based on this textbook. Alessia Amighini is an associate professor of Economics at Universita del Piemonte Orientale in Novara, Italy, and an adjunct professor of international economics at the Catholic university in Milan.

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Zar’s Biostatistical Analysis, Fifth Edition, is the ideal textbook for graduate and undergraduate students seeking practical coverage of statistical analysis methods used by researchers to collect, summarise, analyse and draw conclusions from biological research. The latest edition of this best-selling textbook is both comprehensive and easy to read. It is suitable as an introduction for beginning students and as a comprehensive reference book for biological researchers and for advanced students. This book is appropriate for a one- or two-semester, junior or graduate-level course in biostatistics, biometry, quantitative biology, or statistics, and assumes a prerequisite of algebra.

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Bob Blitzer has inspired thousands of students with his engaging approach to mathematics, making this beloved series the #1 in the market. Blitzer draws on his unique background in mathematics and behavioral science to present the full scope of mathematics with vivid applications in real-life situations. Students stay engaged because Blitzer often uses pop-culture and up-to-date references to connect math to students' lives, showing that their world is profoundly mathematical. With the Sixth Edition, Blitzer takes student engagement to a whole new level. In addition to the multitude of exciting updates to the text and MyMathLab(R) course, new application-based MathTalk videos allow students to think about and understand the mathematical world in a fun, yet practical way. Assessment exercises allow instructors to assign the videos and check for understanding of the mathematical concepts presented.

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Mike Sullivan's time-tested approach focuses students on the fundamental skills they need for the course: preparing for class, practicing with homework, and reviewing the concepts. In the Ninth Edition, College Algebra has evolved to meet today's course needs, building on these hallmarks by integrating projects and other interactive learning tools for use in the classroom or online. New Internet-based Chapter Projects apply skills to real-world problems and are accompanied by assignable MathXL exercises to make it easier to incorporate these projects into the course. In addition, a variety of new exercise types, Showcase Examples, and video tutorials for MathXL exercises give instructors even more flexibility, while helping students build their conceptual understanding.

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For courses in options, futures, and derivatives. To be financially literate in today’s market, business students must have a solid understanding of derivatives concepts and instruments and the uses of those instruments in corporations. The 3rd Edition has an accessible mathematical presentation, and more importantly, helps students gain intuition by linking theories and concepts together with an engaging narrative that emphasises the core economic principles underlying the pricing and uses of derivatives. The 3rd edition has been updated to include new data and examples throughout.

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Is there anything more beautiful than an "A" in Algebra? Not to the Lial team! Marge Lial, John Hornsby, and Terry McGinnis write their textbooks and accompanying resources with one goal in mind: giving students and teachers all the tools they need to achieve success. With this revision, the Lial team has further refined the presentation and exercises throughout the text. They offer several exciting new resources for students and teachers that will provide extra help when needed, regardless of the learning environment (classroom, lab, hybrid, online, etc)-new study skills activities in the text, an expanded video program available in MyMathLab and on the Video Resources on DVD, and more!

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Engel and Reid’s Physical Chemistry provides students with a contemporary and accurate overview of physical chemistry while focusing on basic principles that unite the sub-disciplines of the field. The Third Edition continues to emphasize fundamental concepts, while presenting cutting-edge research developments to emphasize the vibrancy of physical chemistry today.

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John Sloman was Director of the Economics Network from its foundation in 1999 until 2012 and is now Visiting Fellow at the University of Bristol, where the network is based. He is also Visiting Professor at the University of the West of England, Bristol. Dean Garratt is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston University, having previously been a Principal Lecturer at Nottingham Business School. Jon Guest is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston University and a Teaching Associate at Warwick Business School. Discover more on our Sloman Economics news site.

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Student textbook and eText written specifically for the 2011 Economics curriculumKey features: Clearly differentiated content for both Standard and Higher Level students. Includes highly visual graphs and topical examples to aid students’ understanding of real-world economics. Contains answers to quantitative exercises found throughout the book. Integrated with free online learning resources at www.pearsonbacconline.com to support and extend study. Written in clear, accessible English for students whose first language is not English.

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-- A Practical Approach to using Multivariate Analyses Using Multivariate Statistics, 6th edition provides advanced undergraduate as well as graduate students with a timely and comprehensive introduction to today's most commonly encountered statistical and multivariate techniques, while assuming only a limited knowledge of higher-level mathematics. This text’s practical approach focuses on the benefits and limitations of applications of a technique to a data set – when, why, and how to do it. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: Learn to conduct numerous types of multivariate statistical analyses Find the best technique to use Understand Limitations to applications Learn how to use SPSS and SAS syntax and output

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Policy-oriented coverage of environmental economics for majors and non-majors alike. Environmental Economics and Policy is a companion text to the larger Environmental and Natural Resource Economics. This smaller, paper-bound policy text is intended for a broader audience that includes political science, environmental studies, and agricultural programs. Environmental Economics and Policy provides a broad but nuanced introduction to the field of environmental economics. This text begins with an introduction to core concepts and theory, followed by a series of policy chapters that are self-contained, allowing for a great degree of flexibility in course design. Boxes throughout the text introduce a large number of real-world examples and ongoing policy debates in order to bring new perspective to the issues being discussed.

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The Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Computer Science Student Book is aligned to the 2020 specification, bringing Computer Science to life with real-world examples, and providing support for the new practical on-screen assessment. The Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Computer Science 2020 Student Book offers: • plenty of practical activities for programming that follow the PRIMM pedagogy • real world examples and case studies of Computer Science in Action to help make the content relevant and inspiring to students • worked examples and activities using the PLS or ‘Programming Language Subset’ (Python) for a simple and comprehensive approach to programming • simplified content to make it as accessible as possible. This Student Book also helps students with concise and productive exam preparation. This includes: • exam questions at the end of every section to consolidate knowledge • extensive Preparing for the exam material, including student answers and examiner commentary, plus example exam questions using only the Pearson Edexcel command words • data files to support the on-screen assessment, which can be found in the interactive scheme of work.

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About our author Robert F. Blitzer is a native of Manhattan.  He received a Bachelor of Arts degree with dual majors in mathematics and psychology (and a minor in English literature) from the City College of New York. His unique combination of academic interests led him toward a Master of Arts in mathematics from the University of Miami and a doctorate in behavioral sciences from Nova University. Bob's love for teaching mathematics was nourished for nearly 30 years at Miami Dade College, where he received numerous teaching awards, including Innovator of the Year from the League for Innovations in the Community College and an endowed chair based on excellence in the classroom. In addition to Precalculus, Bob has written textbooks covering developmental mathematics, introductory algebra, intermediate algebra, trigonometry, college algebra, algebra & trigonometry, and liberal arts mathematics, all published by Pearson. When not secluded i

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Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: GCSESubject: Spanish REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Spanish Revision Cards are perfect for students who want to turbocharge their revision time!Each pack includes access to a FREE online edition of the REVISE Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Spanish Revision Guide and contains: 100 Revision Cards and three organising dividers (with a handy 'how to use' guide) Multiple choice questions and answers Worked examples Topic summaries and key facts to remember.

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Developed for the new International A Level specification, these new resources are specifically designed for international students, with a strong focus on progression, recognition and transferable skills, allowing learning in a local context to a global standard. Recognised by universities worldwide and fully comparable to UK reformed GCE A levels. Supports a modular approach, in line with the specification. Appropriate international content puts learning in a real-world context, to a global standard, making it engaging and relevant for all learners. Reviewed by a language specialist to ensure materials are written in a clear and accessible style. The embedded transferable skills, needed for progression to higher education and employment, are signposted so students understand what skills they are developing and therefore go on to use these skills more effec

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This book provides comprehensive coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) specification with progression, international relevance and support at its core. It is designed to supply students with the best preparation possible for the examination:   Integrated exam practice throughout, with differentiated revision exercises, exam practice and learning summary sections.   Provides free access to an ActiveBook, a digital version of the Student Book, which can be accessed online, anytime, anywhere supporting learning beyond the classroom.   Transferable skills, needed for progression into higher education and employment, are signposted allowing students to understand, and engage with, the skills they're gaining.   Pearson progression tools allows quick and easy formative assessment of student progress, linked to guidance on how to personalise learning solutions.   Reviewed by a language specialist to ensure the book i

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