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Peels and Chemical Exfoliation, from Milady's Aesthetician Series, successfully exposes the reader to a broad understanding of the use of specific peeling agents and how they react on the skin. In this text, the author addresses the advanced educational needs of aestheticians and nurses in such settings as medical skin care facilities, day spas and resort spas. Through specific case studies, clinicians will improve their knowledge of the peeling process. These studies validate and underscore the clinical information. Unique to this publication is an expanded chapter dedicated to peeling agents, indications for use and predictable outcomes. Finally, policy and procedure guides show the clinician, physician or facility how to implement ideas and programs.

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Welding: Skills, Processes, and Practices for Entry-Level Welders is an exciting new series that has been designed specifically to support the American Welding Society���s (AWS) SENSE EG2.0 training guidelines. Offered in three volumes, these books are carefully crafted learning tools consisting of theory-based texts that are accompanied by companion lab manuals, and extensive instructor support materials. With a logical organization that closely follows the modular structure of the AWS guidelines, the series will guide readers through the process of acquiring and practicing welding knowledge and skills. For schools already in the SENSE program, or for those planning to join, Welding: Skills, Processes, and Practices for Entry-Level Welders offers a turnkey solution of high quality teaching and learning aids.

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Permanent Makeup: Tips and Techniques, part of Milady���s Aesthetician Series, focuses on the newest techniques and the latest trends in permanent makeup, one of the hottest procedures in the aesthetics industry today. This growing industry is also one of the most technique-sensitive with high demand for informed permanent makeup artists in plastic surgeon's offices, cosmetic dermatologist's offices, and spas. Permanent Makeup: Tips and Techniques is designed to provide readers with comprehensive information regarding FDA and state laws, and current studies. Readers are also introduced to anatomy and physiology relating to permanent makeup and exercises are included to help reinforce the information. A section on tools and how they relate to the procedures is included, as well as information on inks and their different pigments, organic and inorganic pigments, and the various results achieved. With photos to help illustrate the techniques, this book is an absolute necessity for the permanent makeup professional.

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Easy to read and accessible to all students, WORLD OF CHEMISTRY includes National Geographic images and visuals, numerous problem-solving examples, a wide range of end-of-chapter exercises, and real world applications that truly bring the 'world of chemistry' together in one unique central learning resource. Offering a rigorous but understandable introduction to chemistry, this program reflects the authors' belief that chemistry is something students must construct for themselves with the help of the teacher, content support including introductions to National Geographic Explorers, and laboratory exploration. This new 4th edition has been completely redesigned to include National Geographic images, Explorers, and the incorporation of new engineering features.

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ELEMENTARY TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS helps students with minimal math background successfully prepare for technical, trade, allied health or tech prep programs. Author Dale Ewen focuses on fundamental concepts in basic arithmetic: the metric system and measurement, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics. Thousands of examples, exercises and applications cover such fields as industrial and construction trades, electronics, agriculture/horticulture, allied health, CAD/drafting, HVAC, welding, auto/diesel service, aviation, natural resources, culinary arts and business/personal finance--to engage students and provide them with the math background they need to succeed in future courses and careers.

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In the Sixth Edition of Tussy/Koenig's PREALGEBRA, new Look Alikes help you compare and contrast problem types to help you understand the correct meaning of the questions and determine the necessary steps to work the problem. The authors help you understand the language of algebra and teach you how to read, write, and think mathematically.

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For many, American politics and government have never been more interesting. And it's never been more important to understand America's complex and fascinating political system. Need help making sense of what's going on in the White House, Congress and the courts? Who doesn't? Let AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS TODAY: Brief Edition, 2018-2019, be your guide. Find out how easily and effectively you can participate in today's political process. Learn about all the key components and concepts of American Government. And get clear on how our political system is supposed to work, your roles and responsibilities--and what you can do to make a difference. You'll like the colorful design and the affordable price, too.

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Grab it and go! HARBRACE ESSENTIALS WITH RESOURCES FOR WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINES, 3rd Edition answers all of your essential writing questions in one easy-to-navigate, easy-to-carry handbook. Inside, you'll find brief yet thorough explanations of important grammar, style, mechanics and punctuation topics. You'll also find model student papers in a variety of disciplines, extensive MLA citation examples and more.

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From the dawn of civilization to the modern dilemmas of nation building in Africa and the Middle East, WORLD HISTORY takes a fascinating look at the common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and inform the future. Authors William J. Duiker and Jackson J. Spielvogel's best seller uses colorful visuals, maps, and dramatic first-hand historical accounts to give you an insightful perspective on the human experience over time. The easy-to-read narrative is organized around seven major themes (Science and Technology; Art and Ideas; Family and Society; Politics and Government; Earth and the Environment; Religion and Philosophy; and Interaction and Exchange). Important to all cultures from all time periods, these themes help you understand the course of world history and make connections across chapters.

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Intimidated by the thought of taking Western civ? You may be in for a pleasant surprise because THE GLOBAL WEST isn't a typical Western civ textbook. Developed by authors who've spent years helping a diverse range of students understand history, the book uses stories of ordinary people and their impact on history, along with stunning images and maps that make the subject interesting. You'll also have lots of help learning concepts with learning objectives, an easy-reading narrative and a clear message that helps you "get" the origins of today's interconnected world.

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The only book written specifically for Intermediate or Advanced Corporate Finance courses, Brigham/Daves' INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, 13E combines in-depth discussions of core issues with current coverage of the topics that are reshaping finance today. This best-selling author teams provides a unique balance of theory and practical applications to equip you with a thorough understanding of the financial problems facing businesses -- as well as the best solutions. Corporate valuation as a unifying theme emphasizes the theoretic groundwork for value maximization, while numerous Excel�� examples help you sharpen the practical skills needed to analyze business decisions. Real-world examples, integrated Mini-Cases, end-of-chapter problems and Excel�� spreadsheet models illustrate how financial theory in practice leads to stronger financial decisions.

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Writing well is just a step away! Join the thousands of students who have learned to write well with Jean Wyrick���s clear, thoughtful advice. STEPS TO WRITING WELL WITH ADDITIONAL READINGS, 10th Edition, is the ultimate step-by-step guide to writing effective academic essays. Wyrick offers friendly, practical guidelines for composing different types of essays, with discussion of everything from choosing a topic to developing an essay to polishing your prose. This 10th edition includes new ���Visualizing the Process��� flowcharts that provide at-a-glance summaries of the steps for completing each of the major assignments in the text; many new professional readings and sample essays that offer useful models for academic writing and also touch on engaging topics intended to spark ideas for your own writing; and a wealth of exercises, group activities, and longer assignments that provide additional essay topic ideas and opportunities to apply and review what you are learning. This edition has been updated to reflect guidelines from the 2016 MLA HANDBOOK, Eighth Edition.

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Gain a solid foundation in accounting to ensure you are prepared for future business courses and the real world with Warren/Reeve/Duchac���s market-leading ACCOUNTING, 27E and CNOWv2. This edition helps you connect concepts to the bigger picture with features such as the new chapter opening schema that allows you to see how each chapter���s specific content fits within the overall framework of the book. A focus on why accounting is important to business and a prosperous society is reinforced throughout with Why It Matters Concept Clip animations in CNOWv2 and a new CNOWv2 Journal Entry Tool that illustrates the impact of transactions on the accounting equation. In addition, the Warren/Reeve/Duchac hallmark accounting cycle coverage provides unmatched foundation so you are prepared to succeed in later chapters.

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EVERGREEN, which has brought success to thousands of students across the country, takes you through the writing process step by step. The book provides you with clear instructions, numerous models of student writing, helpful diagrams and visuals, and plenty of practice exercises. This edition includes a new focus on improving your papers through writing better thesis statements. Photographs accompany and enhance the readings and encourage thoughtful consideration of advertisements, websites, and illustrations. Twenty readings at the end of the book, by authors who represent many different backgrounds and ethnic groups, discuss topics as diverse as multitasking, creating apps, preparing for the zombie apocalypse, and more.

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Gain a thorough, applied understanding of critical database issues with Starks/Pratt/Last's CONCEPTS OF DATABASE MANAGEMENT, 9E. Real cases, examples and screenshots in this concise presentation help clarify database design, data integrity, normalization, concurrent updates, data security, and big data. Completely updated to SQL Server 2016, Microsoft�� Access 2016, and Office 365 standards, this edition explores SQL in a database-neutral environment while addressing E-R diagrams, normalization, and database design. Detailed coverage presents the relational model (including QBE and SQL), normalization and views, database administration and management. You also examine advanced topics such as distributed databases, data warehouses, stored procedures, triggers, data macros and Web Apps. This introduction to database is ideal for mastering today's database techniques.

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Now you can master the MATLAB language as you learn how to use it effectively to solve typical problems with ESSENTIALS OF MATLAB® PROGRAMMING, 3E. Author Stephen Chapman emphasizes problem-solving skills throughout this book as he teaches MATLAB as a technical programming language. This edition clearly shows you how to write clean, efficient and well-documented programs, while simultaneously introducing you to many of the practical functions of MATLAB. The first seven chapters offer an ideal introduction to programming and problem solving with MATLAB. The last two chapters address more advanced topics of additional data types and plot types, cell arrays, structures, and new MATLAB handle graphics to give you the skills you need.

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Succeed in your course, improve your problem-solving skills, and enrich your understanding of the world around you with COLLEGE PHYSICS, Volume 1, 11th Edition! This proven text combines a logical presentation of physical concepts with a consistent strategy for solving problems and an unparalleled array of worked examples to help you master the concepts and skills of the course.

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THE CHALLENGE OF DEMOCRACY: AMERICAN GOVERNMENT IN GLOBAL POLITICS explores globalization's impact on American politics and the clash of values surrounding freedom, order, and equality. Extensively updated -- including coverage of the 2016 election -- this 14th edition includes new examples, art, figures, data, and current discussions. You can further your understanding of the chapter content with MindTap, an optional digital solution. Featuring an interactive e-book, self-graded assignments, videos, flash cards, RSS feeds, and an online discussion board, MindTap allows you to easily see where you stand in the class while making the content more relatable to you.

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Engage both computer rookies and today���s pros as you guide them in thoroughly mastering Microsoft�� Word 2016 applications with ILLUSTRATED MICROSOFT�� OFFICE 365 & WORD 2016: COMPREHENSIVE. Praised by instructors for its concise, focused approach and user-friendly format, the Illustrated Series incorporates a hallmark two-page layout that allows students to see an entire task in one view. Each presentation is easy to follow with Learning Outcomes that outline skills covered in each lesson. Larger full-color images reflect exactly what students should see on their own computer screens. Each module begins with a brief overview of the lesson���s principles and introduces a case study for further application to ensure your students gain a complete understanding of Microsoft�� Word 2016. In addition, new Productivity Apps visually introduce Microsoft�� OneNote, Sway, Office Mix and Edge using hands-on activities.

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Engage both computer rookies and today�s pros as you guide them in thoroughly mastering Microsoft� Access 2016 application efficiently with ILLUSTRATED MICROSOFT� OFFICE 365 & ACCESS 2016: COMPREHENSIVE. Praised by instructors for its concise, focused approach and user-friendly format, the Illustrated Series incorporates a hallmark two-page layout that allows students to see an entire task in one view. Each presentation is easy to follow with Learning Outcomes that outline skills covered in each lesson. Larger full-color images reflect exactly what students should see on their own computer screens. Each module begins with a brief overview of the lesson�s principles and introduces a case study for further application to ensure your students gain a complete understanding of Microsoft� Access 2016. In addition, new Productivity Apps visually introduce Microsoft� OneNote, Sway, Office Mix and Edge using hands-on activities.

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No matter what your depth or range of experience, the practical, user-friendly Shelly Cashman Series�� MICROSOFT�� WINDOWS 10: COMPREHENSIVE can equip you with the complete skills and thorough knowledge you need to effectively navigate and fully utilize Microsoft�� Windows 10. Part of the acclaimed Shelly Cashman Series��, this book offers a trademark, step-by-step, screen-by-screen approach that encourages you to expand your understanding of the Microsoft�� Windows 10 operating system through experimentation, exploration, and advanced planning. You���ll find proven, hands-on features and accompanying online resources specifically designed to keep your attention and prepare you for future success in working with MS Office and Windows.

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The leading Heintz/Parry's COLLEGE ACCOUNTING, 22E combines a step-by-step approach and excellent examples with an online homework tool that makes accounting understandable, regardless of your accounting background or business experience. Known for its clarity and accompanying technology, this book focuses on the skills needed to transition from the classroom to the workplace.The book begins with a basic foundation and simple service company examples before advancing to accounting within the more challenging merchandising and manufacturing environments. Engaging learning features reinforce the relevance of skills you're learning and ensure an understandable presentation. To optimize study and help you efficiently complete homework, CNOWv2 provides interactive support, Show Me How Videos, and an adaptive learning path that focuses on areas most challenging to you individually. Plan for success in tomorrow's workplace with COLLEGE ACCOUNTING, 22E.

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Gain the full understanding of today���s digital world with the cohesive framework and logical organization found only in NEW PERSPECTIVES ON COMPUTER CONCEPTS 2016, ENHANCED, COMPREHENSIVE. This dynamic book provides the latest updates on emerging technology with engaging learning features, informative visuals and hands-on activities proven to increase your understanding. An insightful introduction highlights today���s digital evolution, while coverage of social media and online security examines concepts behind today���s important trends in technology. You gain insights into the underlying principles supporting the wide scope of digital devices in use today with an emphasis on the connectivity that pervades modern life. This Enhanced Edition includes a new hands-on programming chapter that teaches you how to program using Python���.

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Annotated Instructor's Edition contains solutions and other information appearing on an overprint of the student pages. Teaching method instructions are included as well as teaching tips, instructions for each chapter, suggestions for activities and projects, and ideas for classroom discussion.

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Master the fundamentals of electric circuits with Kang���s ELECTRIC CIRCUITS. You learn the basics of electric circuits with common design practices and simulations as the book presents clear step-by-step examples, practical exercises, and problems. Each chapter includes several examples and problems related to circuit design with answers for odd-numbered questions so you can further prepare yourself with self-guided study and practice. ELECTRIC CIRCUITS covers everything from DC circuits and AC circuits to Laplace transformed circuits. MATLAB�� scripts for certain examples give you an alternate method to solve circuit problems, check answers, and reduce laborious derivations and calculations. This edition also provides PSpice�� and Simulink�� examples to demonstrate electric circuit simulations.

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With ANTHOLOGY OF WORLD SCRIPTURES, 9th Edition you will encounter the most notable and instructive sacred texts from major world religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. You'll also examine scriptures from new religious movements including Baha'i, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the Christian Science Church, and the Unification Church. You'll study scriptural readings in context, see how each religion is actually practiced today, as well as be introduced to its history, teachings, organization, ethics, and rituals. To help you understand the readings, you'll find introductions, study questions, glossaries, extensive footnotes explaining more challenging parts of the readings, scriptural charts, and suggestions for further reading.

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Introduce your students to the latest, industry-leading, website development practices with the newest book in the remarkable Shelly Cashman Series��. For more than three decades, the Shelly Cashman Series�� has effectively introduced computer skills to millions of students. Now, Minnick���s HTML5 AND CSS3: COMPREHENSIVE, 8E makes a huge leap forward, bringing today���s best practices in website development into focus with meaningful applications. The webpage development process starts with a semantic wireframe and weaves proven principles of responsive design into each chapter. This edition contains a raft of new, fresh projects that logically build in complexity and also probe for understanding. This edition and accompanying teaching resources strive to not only help you teach valid HTLM and CSS, but also help you reveal deeper conceptual issues essential to the field of web development.

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Developed to meet the demand for a low-cost, high-quality history book, this economically priced version of LIBERTY, EQUALITY, POWER, 7th Edition offers the complete narrative while limiting the number of features, photos, and maps. All volumes feature a paperback, two-color format that appeals to those seeking a comprehensive, trade-sized history text. A highly respected, balanced, and thoroughly modern approach to U.S. History, LIBERTY, EQUALITY, POWER uses these three themes in a unique approach to show how the United States was transformed, in a relatively short time, from a land inhabited by hunter-gatherer and agricultural Native American societies into the most powerful industrial nation on earth. This approach helps readers understand not only the impact of the notions of liberty and equality, which are often associated with the American story, but also how dominant and subordinate groups have affected and been affected by the ever-shifting balance of power. The text integrates the best of recent social and cultural scholarship into a political story, offering readers a comprehensive and complete understanding of American history.

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ATELIER is your studio for learning French and francophone language and culture. With its blend of online learning tools and class activities, ATELIER guides your learning of French so that you are ready to communicate with others both in the classroom and online. ATELIER brings you the sights, sounds and stories of everyday life in tightly designed units centering on themes such as social life, academic studies, hobbies and food.

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Master the principles of economics, and gain an understanding of current economic situations with the solid introduction and policy-based examples and applications found in MICROECONOMICS: PRINCIPLES AND POLICY, 13E. Written by two of the most respected economists in the world, this edition provides significant updates that reflect the latest economic situations and timely economic data. The authors combine the right level of rigor and detail to clarify even the most complicated concepts. A new chapter highlights U.S. economic leadership and assesses prospects for future U.S. growth based on strengths and weaknesses in key areas, such as productivity, innovation, entrepreneurship, health care, education, inequality, trade, the budget deficit, and climate change. Well-developed examples, intriguing puzzles and meaningful economic issues provide a good balance of theory to application.

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WESTERN CIVILIZATION: A BRIEF HISTORY, Eleventh Edition, offers a concise introduction to political, cultural, and intellectual history. Easy to read and updated with recent scholarship, the Eleventh Edition retains many popular features, including comparative timelines, full-color art essays, and primary source boxes in each chapter. New technology resources (available separately), including MindTap���featuring the interactive MindTap Reader eBook and a variety of web apps���make learning about history more engaging.

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Only MICROSOFT� VISUAL BASIC� 2015: RELOADED pairs fundamental programming concepts with both business applications and fun, engaging game applications. This fully revised 6th Edition provides a solid foundation in programming principles while clearly demonstrating how to most effectively use those principles. The book begins by covering the basics, from creating user interfaces to understanding variables, constants, and calculations. Building on this knowledge, coverage progresses to more advanced topics, such as manipulating and querying a Microsoft� Access database, creating Web applications, and creating classes and objects. This new edition combines powerful, proven learning features from previous editions with the latest content. Clear explanations detail the new features of Visual Basic� 2015 while new examples and applications illustrate how those features can work for you.

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This book has received wide acclaim for its practical and reader-friendly approach to educational psychology, which demonstrates how complex psychological theories apply to the everyday experiences of in-service teachers. Coverage of educational psychology is framed so that aspiring or developing teachers can see themselves as professionals who continuously seek, find, and test better ways to help their students succeed. PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO TEACHING, 14th Edition, combines fresh concepts and contemporary research with long-standing theory and applications to create a book that addresses the needs of today's teachers and students. This edition also features integration of InTASC Standards, new Learning Objectives correlated with chapter headings and summaries, new Guides to Reading and Studying, new first-person accounts (Improving Practice through Inquiry: One Teacher's Story), and more.

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