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This comprehensive and engaging text presents the complexities of strategic management through up-to-date scholarship and hands-on applications. Highly respected authors Charles Hill and Melissa Schilling integrate cutting-edge research on topics including competitive advantage, corporate governance, diversification, strategic leadership, technology and innovation, and corporate social responsibility through both theory and case studies. Based on real-world practices and current thinking in the field, the 14th edition features an increased emphasis on the changing global economy and its role in strategic management. The appendix walks students through the case-analysis process, and explains key ratios that managers use to compare the performance of firms. The high-quality case study program contains 31 cases covering small, medium, and large companies from a large range of industries and nations. Featured cases in this edition include Tesla Motors, Alibaba, Google, Microsoft, Boeing, Ikea, Zeta Energy, and many others. When paired with this student-centric text, the MindTap learning solution will prepare the next generation of strategic leaders.

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Ensure you have the job-ready writing and communication skills that today's employers demand with Guffey/Loewy's ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION, 12E. This market-leading text and its online study tools help you develop the professional and communication skills that employers seek, including writing, speaking, critical thinking and teamwork. Updated employment chapters offer insights into a labor market that is more competitive and dependent on technology than ever before. The latest trends, technologies and practices, based on interviews with practitioners and the research of thousands of articles and blogs emphasize transferable professional skills. Timely advice guides you through building your brand, searching for a job, writing a winning r��sum��, interviewing effectively and using LinkedIn. Optional editing challenges and grammar reviews and a complete grammar guide at the end of the book help you improve critical language skills. MindTap online study tools let you further refine your communication abilities.

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Explore and investigate problem-solving approaches throughout the engineering design process with Striebig's DISCOVERING ENGINEERING DESIGN IN THE 21ST CENTURY: AN ACTIVITIES-BASED APPROACH. This engaging text teaches you how to apply principles of math and science to solve real-world problems that engineers commonly face. Throughout the text you'll learn about the engineering design process through activities and examples. These examples are designed to connect elements of visual drawing, safety and error analysis, and math and science principles together into a coherent framework. WebAssign's digital resources are also available for review and reinforcement.

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Examine the basic concepts behind today's power systems as well as the tools you need to apply your newly acquired skills to real-world situations with POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN, SI, 7th Edition. The latest updates throughout this new edition reflect the most recent trends in the field as the authors highlight key physical concepts with clear explanations of important mathematical techniques. New co-author Adam Birchfield joins this prominent author team with fresh insights into the latest technological advancements. The authors develop theory and modeling from simple beginnings, clearly demonstrating how you can apply the principles you learn to new, more complex situations. New learning objectives and helpful case study summaries help focus your learning, while the updated PowerWorld�� Simulation works seamlessly with this edition's content to provide hands-on design experience. WebAssign for Glover/Overbye/Sarma's Power System Analysis and Design, SI, 7th Edition, helps you prepare for class with confidence. Its online learning platform for your math, statistics, science and engineering courses helps you practice and absorb what you learn.

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Gain a clear understanding of the basics of the finite element method (FEM) with this simple, direct, contemporary approach in Logan's A FIRST COURSE IN THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD, Enhanced 6th Edition, SI Version. This unique presentation is written so you can easily comprehend content without the usual prerequisites, such as structural analysis. This book is ideal, whether you are a civil or mechanical engineering student primarily interested in stress analysis and heat transfer, or you need a foundation for applying FEM as a tool in solving practical physical problems. New and expanded real-world examples and problems demonstrate FEM applications in a variety of engineering and mathematical physics-related fields. Each chapter uses a consistent structure with step-by-step, worked-out examples, ideal for undergraduate or graduate-level study. A new WebAssign digital platform provides additional online resources to clarify concepts and assist you in completing assignments.

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Helping you quickly get up to speed, TECHNOLOGY FOR SUCCESS AND THE SHELLY CASHMAN SERIES�� MICROSOFT�� 365�� & OFFICE�� 2021, 1st edition, includes the latest on Microsoft 365 and Office 2021 features along with enhanced support for Mac users. Its trademark step-by-step, screen-by-screen, project-based approach enables you to expand your understanding of Office applications through hands-on experimentation and critical thinking. Module Learning Objectives are mapped to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification objectives, reinforcing the critical skills needed for college and career success. Other Ways boxes reveal alternate click paths to achieve a step, while BTW call-outs offer helpful hints as you work through your projects so you can make the most of Microsoft Office tools. In addition, MindTap and SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) online resources help maximize your study time -- and results.

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Gain a clear understanding of the basic principles of learning and behavior and how you can apply this information to better understand and improve today's world with Powell/Honey/Symbaluk's INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR, 6E. This engaging, student-friendly behavioral approach to psychology uses examples derived from both animals and humans to vividly illustrate the relevance of behavioral principles in comprehending and impacting human behavior. Updated, expanded coverage and a dedicated appendix address self-control and behavior self-management in detail with specific tactics you can immediately apply. "Study Tip" guide you in strategies, from effectively reading texts to using procedures to increase concentration and reduce procrastination. You also see how principles apply to managing relationships and raising children. Numerous innovative and updated review, self-testing, learning and independent study features further your understanding of key concepts.

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Discover the business law text you���ll actually enjoy reading. Time after time, students like you have commented that this is the best text they have ever read and they had no idea law could be so interesting. The student choice every time, Beatty/Samuelson/Abril's ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS LAW, 7E is packed with current examples and real-life scenarios relevant to you -- from marijuana contracts to the impact of Covid-19 and #MeToo in the workplace. This reader-friendly book uses conversational writing to explain complex topics in easy-to-understand language. Because the authors actually practiced law before teaching, they are able to explain how law really works in everyday business practice. The authors have carefully selected topics sure to pique your interest. This edition emphasizes today's digital landscape with new information on privacy and intellectual property. An updated ethics chapter offers a practical approach, using the latest research to explain why people make unethical decisions. MindTap digital resources further reinforce learning with more than 1200 cases.

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Become the "go to" paralegal at your firm as you prepare for a career in law with Putman/Albright's popular LEGAL RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND WRITING, 5E. This reader-friendly, step-by-step approach shows you how to conduct reliable digital and traditional legal research, analyze the results and write clear memoranda and other legal documents that are well supported. Each chapter begins with an interesting hypothetical scenario and ends by showing you how the chapter���s concepts apply to the scenario. You walk through the legal process as chapters discuss key facts and issue spotting, analysis and counter-analysis, research, secondary sources, citations and writing strong legal briefs and memoranda. Updates show you trusted sources for digital research, while the latest examples, Practice Alerts learning features and optional Cengage Infuse digital resources help you refine skills to stand out as a legal professional in today's tech-driven, competitive job market.

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The Complete HVACR Lab Manual is a comprehensive resource that covers the essential knowledge and skills required to be an HVAC technician. Featuring over 250 lab exercises, this lab manual is designed to support the hands-on application and practice needed to confidently approach HVAC/R system issues.

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Whether you are preparing for a career as a business manager, computer programmer or system designer, or you simply want to be an informed home computer user, West's DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER NETWORKS, 9th Edition provides an understanding of the essential features, operations and limitations of today's computer networks. You learn about systems both on premises and in the cloud as the author balances technical concepts with practical, everyday issues. Updates address the latest developments and practices in cloud business principles and security techniques, software-defined networking, 5G, the Internet of Things, data analytics and supporting remote workforces. This edition also covers the CompTIA���s Cloud Essentials+ exam to help you prepare for this vendor-neutral, business-oriented cloud computing certification. Hands-on learning features and thought-provoking content also guide you through virtual networking technologies, industry convergence and wired and wireless LAN technologies.

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Providing the most up-to-date coverage available, Short/Levin-Goldstein's HEAD, NECK & DENTAL ANATOMY, 5th Edition, combines engaging yet concise instructional content with full-color figures and photos that illuminate anatomical details of the mouth and teeth -- giving you a go-to resource throughout your education and career. More student friendly than ever, the new edition includes worksheets with additional multiple choice and labeling questions -- helping you maximize your success in the course and on the CDA exam. Photos of actual teeth are also included, and the most important features of each tooth are detailed in brief charts that make excellent study guides.

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Known for its strong focus on allied health and integrated technology, CHEMISTRY FOR TODAY: GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOCHEMISTRY, 10th Edition, helps you understand the vital connections between chemistry fundamentals and today's healthcare professions. Thoroughly updated with step-by-step solutions, additional organic chemistry and biochemistry practice problems and photos from real-world job settings, this edition supports today���s diverse learners with a wide range of applications, examples, boxed features and interactive technology tools. In addition, the text includes sample questions found on entrance exams for allied health professional programs and information on different career paths and the qualifications you'll need to pursue them. With abundant learning features, an accessible writing style and clear explanations, this engaging text makes chemistry seem less intimidating while helping you gain an appreciation for the role chemistry plays in daily life. The text also provides strong support for both problem solving and critical thinking--two essential skills necessary for classroom and career success. Available with OWLv2, the most trusted online learning solution for chemistry, the tenth edition offers answer hints and answer-specific feedback for selected questions to improve your confidence and self-awareness while helping you work to master key course concepts.

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Seager/Rye-McCurdy/Yoder's FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY FOR TODAY helps you hone your critical-thinking skills with ample problem-solving opportunities throughout the text. Fresh examples won't bog you down with incessant repetition, and new figures relevant to health professions add context and color to the core source material. FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY FOR TODAY covers all the necessary components of the GOB curriculum in sufficient depth to prepare you for future studies.

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Build a strong understanding of today's public finance and public policy with the economics-oriented approach in Hyman's PUBLIC FINANCE: A CONTEMPORARY APPLICATION OF THEORY TO POLICY, 12E. Popular author and respected economist Dr. David Hyman clearly illustrates the role government plays in today's economy as he explains how and why the public sector makes decisions. This timely edition addresses public issues confronting the United States and other nations throughout the new millennium. You examine expenditure and tax topics as you develop analytical tools to understand major government policy and finance issues. Packed with current, real examples, this edition sparks lively discussion and debate with its coverage of hot topics, such as today's national defense and homeland security, pollution rights, Social Security reform, federal tax reform and the Iraq war. Numerous study tools and exercises help you sharpen your economic insights.

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Gain the hands-on experience and knowledge to solve real financial problems while taking your Excel�� spreadsheet skills to a new level with Mayes' FINANCIAL ANALYSIS WITH MICROSOFT�� EXCEL��, 9E. This edition provides a reader-friendly solid foundation in corporate finance while teaching you to maximize the spreadsheet tools that professionals use every day. Packed with interesting examples, this edition covers today's most important corporate finance topics and tools, including financial statements, budgets, the Security Market Security Line, pro forma financial statements, cost of capital, Visual Basic Applications (VBA) programming and Excel�� pivot tables. You study the latest information on time series forecasting and work with Excel��'s Get & Transform feature to process large data files. This edition's self-directed learning approach and numerous self-study tools let you strengthen spreadsheet skills while equipping you with the expertise today's employers want in corporate finance.

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Knowing how to handle money effectively is more important today than ever. Billingsley/Gitman/Joehnk���s market-leading PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING, 15E provides the tools, techniques and understanding you need to define and achieve your financial goals. Numerous examples and practical illustrations complement a common-sense approach. Interesting features and insightful financial planning tips work with current updates to keep content both timely and relevant. New content guides you in using today���s financial tools and technology as you learn how to improve your spending habits, ask a financial adviser the right questions, budget effectively and choose the right bank for your individual needs. You also learn how to evaluate if it's best to buy or lease a vehicle, select the best credit card, recognize priorities in buying a home and even plan for retirement. In addition, MindTap online learning system is available to assist in completing homework and mastering key skills.

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Updated with the latest data and research, Cohen/Strong's THE MARRIAGE & FAMILY EXPERIENCE: INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS IN A CHANGING SOCIETY offers a realistic look at modern relationships, helping you understand the underlying issues at work in marriages, families and other relationships. It explores adoptive parenting, childbearing patterns, gay and lesbian families, the transgender experience, virginity, gender roles, communication and conflict resolution, the influence of popular culture, working families and more. Thorough coverage reflects the diversity of families and relationships, illustrating how racial, cultural, economic and sexual differences shape relationships and families. Real-life examples and self-assessment features encourage you to reflect on your own life, while a straightforward overview of key topics helps you maximize your course success. Also available: MindTap.

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Provides consolidation and extension for language, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and fluency

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Provides consolidation and extension for language, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and fluency

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Provides consolidation and extension for language, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and fluency

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Gain a strong understanding of business law as it's practiced today with the comprehensive, yet clear, approach found in today's number one business law resource with summarized cases: ANDERSON'S BUSINESS LAW & THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT, COMPREHENSIVE VOLUME, 24E. This reader-friendly approach helps you grasp legal concepts and principles without overwhelming detail. You examine the latest developments in law with new cases as recent as 2020 and examples from current headlines. Clearly identified content helps you prepare for the current CPA exam. In addition, summarized cases, numerous examples of today's real legal dilemmas, meaningful applications and interesting learning features emphasize the relevance of what you are learning. You examine legal concepts at work in examples such as rapper 50 Cent's bankruptcy, Netflix's battle with Hollywood and popular online retailer Wayfair's legal battles. MindTap digital resources are also available to help you succeed in your business law course.

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NAKAMA 2 Enhanced is the second part of a two-year proficiency-oriented program that emphasizes practical communication and the development of listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. The eleven thematic chapters, plus one preliminary chapter, focus on high-frequency communication situations; while chapter dialogues illustrate typical daily events representative in Japanese life and provide realistic contexts in which to learn vocabulary and grammar.

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Milady Standard Foundations with Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, 12th edition, addresses everything a student must learn to become an esthetician. Packaged together for a complete curriculum, Milady Standard Foundations focuses on introductory topics including science basics, infection control and the importance of soft/business skills while Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, 12th Edition focuses on the esthetics-specific content essential to becoming a licensed professional. Available in digital and print forms, this product provides the basics of an esthetics curriculum for every state.

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The original contextualized approach brings grammar to life. Grammar in Context brings grammar alive through engaging and informative readings that are relevant to learners��� lives. National Geographic photography and stories deliver real-world content to improve grammar awareness and retention. Students learn more, remember more, and use language more effectively when they learn grammar in context.

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Combining a student-friendly presentation with cutting-edge digital resources, Wright/Candelaria's LISTENING TO MUSIC, 9th EDITION, equips you with the tools to actively listen to and inspire a lifelong appreciation for music. Known for its clear, conversational style, LISTENING TO MUSIC, 9th EDITION, guides you -- even if you have no music background -- about what to listen for and why it is important to the piece. The music clips are curated and clipped to keep you focused and engaged on a few musical elements at a time. The text is organized chronologically and discusses musical examples from each era in its social context, describing the construction and culture of each piece. LISTENING TO MUSIC is fully integrated with MindTap to better help you develop your listening skills and maximize your course success. Online resources include interactive exercises, streaming music, Directed Listening Guides, chapter and listening quizzes.

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Gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts and applications behind operations and supply chain management with the reader-friendly approach in Collier/Evans' popular OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 2E. The authors present detailed, solved problems throughout this edition to illustrate key formulas and computations as you learn to complete both manual and digital calculations using Excel spreadsheet templates and other Excel models for optimization and simulation. Even more review questions, cases, experiential activities, problems and exercises as well as feature boxes teach you how to work with the latest operations management (OM) and supply chain management (SCM) concepts and tools. New content examines process analysis and resource utilization, analytics in OM, capacity measurement, applications of linear optimization and other critical OM and SCM topics. You can further your understanding with interactive digital resources and new algorithmic exercises within MindTap's complete learning applications.

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Develop a clear understanding of why financial markets exist, how financial institutions serve these markets, and what services those institutions offer with Madura's best-selling FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS, 13E. Packed with today's real examples and practical applications, this engaging edition clarifies the management, performance, and regulatory aspects of financial institutions. You explore the functions of the Federal Reserve System and its recent changes, major debt and equity security markets, and the derivative security markets. Expanded coverage now discusses stock valuation, market microstructure strategies, and liquidity in today's financial markets. In addition, new content explains popular sources of funding, such as crowdfunding. Real examples connect concepts to today's financial trends as online resources in MindTap digital learning solution highlight Excel Online, an integrated eBook, Aplia homework tools, and resources for strengthening your understanding.

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MKTG from 4LTR Press connects students to the principles of marketing���bringing them to life through timely examples showing how they���re applied at the world���s top companies every day.

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Introducing "Policing in the U.S.: Past, Present, and Future" ��� a comprehensive and timely text that examines the current state of American policing. Written from a social justice perspective, this book offers a fresh and balanced look at contemporary issues in law enforcement. It challenges students to think critically, illuminates problems in policing, and explores workable solutions. With a focus on accountability and professional responsibility, the text delves into controversial topics such as defunding the police, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the use of technology in policing. Drawing on real-life examples and legal cases, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by police agencies today. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply interested in the field, this engaging and thought-provoking text will reshape your perspective on modern policing and inspire further exploration.

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DISCRETE MATHEMATICS WITH APPLICATIONS, 5th Edition, Metric Edition explains complex, abstract concepts with clarity and precision and provides a strong foundation for computer science and upper-level mathematics courses of the computer age. Author Susanna Epp presents not only the major themes of discrete mathematics, but also the reasoning that underlies mathematical thought. Students develop the ability to think abstractly as they study the ideas of logic and proof. While learning about such concepts as logic circuits and computer addition, algorithm analysis, recursive thinking, computability, automata, cryptography and combinatorics, students discover that the ideas of discrete mathematics underlie and are essential to today's science and technology.

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Discover how statistical information impacts decisions in today���s business world as Anderson/Sweeney/Williams/Camm/Cochran/Fry/Ohlmann's leading ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, 9E connects concepts in each chapter to real-world practice. This edition delivers sound statistical methodology, a proven problem-scenario approach and meaningful applications that reflect the latest developments in business and statistics today. More than 350 new and proven real business examples, a wealth of practical cases and meaningful hands-on exercises highlight statistics in action. You gain practice using leading professional statistical software with exercises and appendices that walk you through using JMP�� Student Edition 14 and Excel�� 2016. WebAssign's online course management systems is available separately to further strengthen this business statistics approach and helps you maximize your course success.

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Examine strategic management with the market-leading book that sets the standard as today's most intellectually rich, practical analysis of strategic management. Written by prominent management scholars and award-winning instructors, Hitt/Ireland/Hoskisson's STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: COMPETITIVENESS AND GLOBALIZATION, 13E incorporates cutting-edge research and new examples from more than 600 companies to reveal how firms effectively use the strategic management process. This edition combines a classic industrial organization model with a resource-based view of the firm to demonstrate how businesses establish competitive advantages and create value for stakeholders in the global marketplace. You study how firms govern themselves, the value of strategic alliances to global companies and the value firms create by melding strategic management and entrepreneurial behaviors when competing. MindTap online learning solution is also available with new real-world activities designed to help you outperform and excel as a strategic leader.

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PFIN7 relates personal finance to students��� day-to-day lives. It provides decision-making frameworks and up-to-date information on key topics that include buying a home or car, setting up and maintaining a budget, handling student loans, insuring your life, health and property, investing to meet goals like retirement, and doing your taxes. Learn Personal Finance YOUR Way with PFIN! PFIN���s easy-reference, paperback textbook presents course content through visually-engaging chapters as well as Chapter Review Cards that consolidate the best review material into a ready-made study tool. It's your course, so study it your way with MindTap. Read or listen on any device, learn and study the topics needing extra attention and get your professor's notes instantly. Set reminders so you're always confident and prepared. -Make your own flashcards to study for quizzes -Read or listen to your book, plus add highlights and notes -Get mobile access to study whenever, wherever

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Learn your world. Achieve more with Our World, Second Edition, a best-selling seven-level series for young learners of English. Experience more of the real world with content that motivates learners to use English, including surprising photography, meaningful stories and readings, immersive video, and incredible National Geographic Explorers. Learn more about the world through cross-curricular topics that challenge learners and deepen their understanding of the world in English. Help learners achieve more through collaborative projects, extensive critical thinking and visual literacy work, and activities that inspire meaningful thinking and sharing. Our World truly brings the world into the classroom and improves learning outcomes, motivating learners to use English to show the world what they can do ��� and achieve more.

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Learn your world. Achieve more with Our World, Second Edition, a best-selling seven-level series for young learners of English. Experience more of the real world with content that motivates learners to use English, including surprising photography, meaningful stories and readings, immersive video, and incredible National Geographic Explorers. Learn more about the world through cross-curricular topics that challenge learners and deepen their understanding of the world in English. Help learners achieve more through collaborative projects, extensive critical thinking and visual literacy work, and activities that inspire meaningful thinking and sharing. Our World truly brings the world into the classroom and improves learning outcomes, motivating learners to use English to show the world what they can do ��� and achieve more.

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The new edition of the Great Writing series provides clear explanations, extensive models of academic writing and practice to help learners write great sentences, paragraphs, and essays. With expanded vocabulary instruction, sentence-level practice, and National Geographic content to spark ideas, students have the tools they need to become confident writers. Updated in this Edition: Clearly organized units offer the practice students need to become effective independent writers. Each unit includes: Part 1: Elements of Great Writing teaches the fundamentals of organized writing, accurate grammar, and precise mechanics. Part 2: Building Better Vocabulary provides practice with carefully-selected, level-appropriate academic words. Part 3: Building Better Sentences helps writers develop longer and more complex sentences. Part 4: Writing activities allow students to apply what they have learned by guiding them through writing, editing, and revising. Part 5: New Test Prep section gives a test-taking tip and timed task to prepare for high-stakes standardized tests, including IELTs and TOEFL. The new guided online writing activity takes students through the entire writing process with clear models for reference each step of the way.

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The tenth edition thoroughly involves students with financial statements by using real-world examples. It builds skills in analyzing real financial reports through statements, exhibits, and cases of actual companies. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and interpretation of the end result of financial reporting--financial statements.

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Drawing from the combined experiences of Mike Peng and Klaus Meyer, International Business provides a comprehensive insight into contemporary business practices. Covering recent global developments and current issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, the social and environmental impact of globalization and progress in responsible business practices, as well as the historical context of international business, this fourth edition highlights the complex nature of global business.

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Major global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the UN Sustainable Development Goals have changed the business landscape with significant consequences for trade. Understanding such environmental issues, politics, economics and more, is critical in international marketing strategy. Fully updated and revised, the ninth edition of this popular text reflects the changing focus of international marketing and ensures students are fully up-to-date with the challenges posed by new patterns of development in global markets. It provides accessible content from around the world including newly emerging economies as well as explaining increasingly global risks and the role of digital developments. An exciting range of features including Management Challenges, Illustrations and contemporary case studies guide students through the complexities of international marketing as it responds to a rapidly changing environment.

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With a new component array and strong digital support, the new edition of Close-up has been fully updated to be in line with the new First for Schools 2015 specifications. Close-up is still as interesting, topical and up-to-date as ever with spectacular National Geographic photography and facts that have been carefully selected to appeal to the inquisitive minds of young teenagers.

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The Pocket Guide to Key Terms for Beauty Therapy is fully endorsed by Habia and is THE essential reference tool to all the key terms learners will need to know for their Beauty Therapy studies. This easy-to-use revision tool provides quick and simple definitions for all key topics at Level 1, 2 and 3 to help learners prepare for assessments and the exciting world of work. The Pocket Guide works alongside our leading series of Beauty Therapy textbooks by Lorraine Nordmann and our successful Nail textbook, The Complete Nail Technician 3rd edition, by Marian Newman.

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Learn how your life connects to the latest discoveries in physics with MODERN PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS. This updated fifth edition offers a contemporary, comprehensive approach with a strong emphasis on applications to help you see how concepts in the book relate to the real world. Discussions on the experiments that led to key discoveries illustrate the process behind scientific advances and give you a historical perspective. Included is a thorough treatment of special relativity, an introduction to general relativity, and a solid foundation in quantum theory to help you succeed. An updated WebAssign course features a mobile-friendly ebook and a variety of assignable questions to enhance your learning experience. WebAssign for MODERN PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS helps you prepare for class with confidence. Its online learning platform helps you unlearn common misconceptions, practice and absorb what you learn and begin your path as a future physicist or engineer. Tutorials walk you through concepts when you're stuck, and instant feedback and grading let you know where you stand--so you can focus your study time and perform better on in-class assignments and prepare for exams. Study smarter with WebAssign!

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Milady Standard Nail Technology, 8th Edition is packed with new and updated information on several important topics including infection control, manicuring, pedicuring, chemistry, UV gels, and the salon business. Brand new procedural photography enhances step-by-step instructions. Also included, is a new ���Why Study?��� section at the beginning of each chapter, outlining the importance of understanding the concepts presented. Chapter objectives have also been revised to provide measureable, outcomes-based goals that can later be assessed using the end-of-chapter review questions. This latest edition of Milady Standard Nail Technology gives the aspiring nail technician the tools they need to launch themselves into a rewarding and successful career.

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Learn to identify, detect, investigate and prevent financial fraud today with the latest edition of Albrecht/Albrecht/Albrecht/Zimbelman's FRAUD EXAMINATION, 6E. Develop fraud skills as you become a better interviewer, stronger and more skeptical document examiner, better technology user and more informed decision maker. Closely examine and gain a strong understanding of the types of fraud and nature of fraud investigation today with current business examples and numerous actual fraud cases, delivered first-hand from the authors' experience. FRAUD EXAMINATION presents today's most important fraud concepts with an emphasis on the growing areas of ebusiness and cyber fraud. Significant discussion familiarizes you with forensic analysis as well as legal options for victims of fraud. New discussion also highlights how experts use technology to accomplish fraud and detect fraud.

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