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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/Paskelian''s best-selling FINANCIAL MARKETS & INSTITUTIONS, 14th Edition. Packed with real examples and practical applications, this engaging edition clarifies the management, performance and regulatory aspects of financial institutions. Explore the functions of the Federal Reserve System and the updated tools it uses to conduct monetary policy, major debt, 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, a new chapter explains how financial technology is changing the role and functions of financial institutions and providing new popular sources of funding, such as crowdfunding.

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Evans'' MANAGING FOR QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE, 12th EDITION, presents the latest developments in the field as students examine fundamental principles, historical underpinnings of total quality, and quantitative methods and applications, all with a strong focus on Six Sigma and the Malcolm Baldrige framework for performance excellence. Using numerous examples and illustrations of quality management approaches in real organizations, review and discussion questions, cases and experiential projects, it provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding quality management.

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You may not think that a history book could make you laugh, but THE AMERICAN PAGEANT just might. It's known for being one of the most popular, effective and entertaining texts on American history. Colorful anecdotes, first-person quotations and the authors' trademark wit bring history to life. Learning aids make the book as accessible as it is enjoyable: part openers and chapter-ending chronologies provide a context for the major periods in American history, while primary sources and introductions to key historical figures give you a front row seat to the nation's past.

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Master today's most effective professional selling concepts and skills with SELL, 7E by 4LTR Press. Updated, streamlined chapters cover the most relevant topics and current industry selling practices. This edition covers recent technology, including artificial intelligence, for use in the selling process. New or expanded coverage addresses storytelling in sales, customer engagement and the customer experience. This edition's visual presentation is complemented with new chapter-opening vignettes and new coverage of the latest ethical dilemmas and virtual selling strategies. Study tools and activities like case studies and role play videos help you prepare for real-world situations. MindTap digital resources let you read or listen to chapters and study with flashcards and practice quizzes. When it���s time to review, you can easily gather everything you���ve flagged or noted into a guide you organize. Track your scores so you know where to focus efforts to reach your learning goals.

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Master today's most current tax concepts and tax law with Young/Nellen/Persellin/Lassar/Cuccia/Cripe���s SOUTH-WESTERN FEDERAL TAXATION 2024: INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXES, 47th EDITION, and accompanying professional tax software. Updates emphasize the most recent tax changes impacting individuals, as well as financial statements. You examine updates and reforms to 2023 tax laws as you learn to work with individual taxation and the Form 1040. Recent examples, summaries and tax scenarios clarify concepts and sharpen your critical-thinking, writing and research skills. Sample exam questions from Becker C.P.A. Exam Review help you better study for testing. Each new book includes access to Intuit�� ProConnect tax software, Checkpoint�� Edge (Student Edition) from Thomson Reuters, and the online learning platform CNOWv2. Use this introduction to prepare for the C.P.A. exam or the Enrolled Agent exam, or to further your career in tax accounting, financial reporting or auditing.

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Bulliet/Crossley/Headrick/Hirsch/Johnson/Northrup's THE EARTH AND ITS PEOPLES: A GLOBAL HISTORY, 8th EDITION, presents world history in a balanced, global framework, shifting the focus away from political centers of power and toward the living conditions and activities of ordinary people. This truly global world history book employs a fundamental theme -- the interaction of human beings and the environment -- to compare different times, places and societies. Special emphasis is given to technology (in its broadest sense) and how technological development underlies all human activity. A new feature called "Daily Life" in each chapter is designed to help students see connections between their everyday experiences and the customs and technologies of the past.

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Although it offers an appropriately complex treatment of the American past, Boyer/Clark/Halttunen/Kett/Salisbury/Sitkoff/Woloch/Rieser's THE ENDURING VISION: A HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, 10th EDITION, requires no prerequisite knowledge from students. The approach is not only comprehensive, but readable, lively and illuminating. It is attentive to the lived historical experiences of women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and Native Americans -- that is, of men and women of all ethnic groups, regions and social classes who make up the American mosaic. This text seeks to encourage students��� spatial thinking about historical developments by offering a map program rich in information, easy to read and visually appealing. Visual culture -- paintings, photographs, cartoons and other illustrations -- is investigated throughout all chapters in the volume.

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Does trauma spark brazen acts? Do eyewitnesses offer accurate reports? Can jurors distinguish truth from lies? Can experts predict mass shootings? What best explains biasing influences on police? You find the answers to these and other thought-provoking questions in the best-selling WRIGHTMAN'S PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM, 10E. This edition provides an eye-opening overview of psychology's contributions to the 2022 legal system and the important roles of trained psychologists within the legal system. Real cases, such as Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery, illustrate the flesh and blood of today���s psychological issues -- from the motivations of offenders to discretion in sentencing. The latest content explores social and racial injustice, current crime statistics and the impact of COVID-19 on crime. New content also examines the psychology behind the latest crime-countering technology as you examine psychology methods and research at work in today���s legal system.

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A favorite with students, Sellnow/Verderber's THE CHALLENGE OF EFFECTIVE SPEAKING IN A DIGITAL AGE, 18th Edition, equips you with the skills you need to become a confident public speaker in both in-person and virtual settings. Its signature six key Speech Plan Action Steps guide you step-by-step through topic selection, audience analysis and adaptation, effective research, organization (with an emphasis on outlining), a wide variety of presentational aids (including how to avoid succumbing to "death by PowerPoint"), and language and delivery. Online tools -- including videos of student speeches accompanied by critical assessment questions and a robust MindTap Speech digital learning solution -- further develop and strengthen your public speaking skills. Grounded in the latest research and best practices, this bestseller is an exceptional resource for creating and delivering speeches.

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READING KEYS offers a comprehensive introduction to reading skills by providing clear explanations followed by concrete examples to help students thoroughly understand reading concepts. Students will enjoy engaging excerpts that include timely topics such as the benefits and drawbacks of using technology programs like ChatGPT to facilitate reading comprehension.

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Kirszner/Mandell's PORTABLE LITERATURE: READING, REACTING, WRITING, 10th Edition is a highly accessible anthology that offers a broad selection of contemporary and classic, time-tested readings along with introductions to the literary genres, helpful study questions and prompts and a down-to-earth, accessible guide to writing about literature.

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TEACHING FOR STUDENT LEARNING: BECOMING A MASTER TEACHER, Fourth Edition, offers practical tools, skills and advice that pre-service and in-service teachers can implement immediately. Written by a team of experienced educators and authors, this trusted text promotes ambitious and powerful teaching and high levels of engagement and interaction. Ideal for both current and aspiring educators, this innovative text helps readers achieve their goals by focusing on essential teaching tasks and covering topics such as instruction, assessment and classroom management. The text also aids in teacher preparation by emphasizing get-the-job-done problem-solving skills and focused advice. Modules are presented in an easy-to-read and -reference format, giving readers ready access to the fundamental information and professional insights today's teachers need to succeed. The current edition also features a strong focus on interactivity, with videos embedded directly within the eBook to facilitate multimedia learning.

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HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD, Eleventh Edition, covers contemporary health, safety, nutrition and environmental issues that influence and support the development and well-being of infants and young children. This comprehensive, engaging, full-color resource guides you in implementing effective, developmentally appropriate classroom practices. Concepts are backed by the latest empirical research and linked to the new NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards, and the author emphasizes the importance of respecting and partnering with families to help children establish healthy lifestyle practices and achieve their full learning potential. Information is presented in a way that facilitates comprehension, application and retention, and features to promote learning are included throughout the text. Highlights include chapter objectives, review questions, Stop and Check questions to assess your understanding of key concepts, Connecting to Everyday Practice and Case Study features to apply chapter content to real-world challenges and Partnering with Families resources you can download and share with families. Ideal for current or aspiring early childhood educators and professionals, the text features up-to-date research and information on key topics including children���s mental health, emergency and disaster preparedness, healthy dietary and physical activity practices, food safety, childhood obesity, bullying and fostering resilient behaviors, chronic and acute health conditions, environmental quality and safety and children with special medical needs. Numerous checklists, tables, figures, activities and lesson plans serve as practical resources you can use in your daily interactions with children and families.

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Ivey/Ivey/Zalaquett's ESSENTIALS OF INTENTIONAL COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY IN A MULTICULTURAL WORLD, 4th EDITION, is your guide to counseling and psychotherapy in a stressed world. This reader-friendly text focuses on what you need to know to begin your journey to become an effective counselor or psychotherapist in a diverse world in dire need of well-prepared professionals. This edition retains the authors' microskills model, which revolutionized modern understanding of the counseling and therapy process by teaching vital interviewing skills step-by-step. This process breaks down counseling into manageable micro units and builds a bridge between theoretical understanding, learning the skills, and the practice of counseling. This edition includes a chapter on crisis counseling and effective information on relevant issues such as the pandemic, social inequities and eco-anxiety. The book includes video content, session transcripts and brief summaries of key theories.

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Get a frontline look at the field of corrections with Maroun/Siegel/Bartollas' CORRECTIONS TODAY, 5th EDITION. This more concise, visual paperback alternative to hardback Introduction to Corrections texts is ideal for readers who are interested in real-world concepts and applications. It examines the field of corrections through the lens of students -- perhaps like you -- who are giving serious thought to a career in the field or who are working in corrections while seeking an advanced degree in order to be promoted or switch job paths. Updated with new professional profiles and insightful coverage of restorative justice, special offender populations, the use of private prisons, COVID-19 impact and many other timely topics, this edition offers a practical, engaging, career-focused and authoritative introduction to corrections.

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Gain an understanding of advertising and brand strategy from an integrated marketing, advertising and business perspective with Close Scheinbaum/O���Guinn/Semenik's popular ADVERTISING AND INTEGRATED BRAND PROMOTION, 9E. Updates bring strategy to life in today's digital and mobile society as new content addresses industry shifts, such as pandemic-prompted changes in consumer behavior and e-commerce, influencer marketing, celebrity endorsements and streaming content. New examples highlight contemporary ads and current forms of branding and marketing for well-known brands like Target, Chanel, Amazon, Southwest, Netflix, Disney, ESPN, Apple, TikTok, Instagram, Adidas and Nike. You examine concepts in the context of advertising practice as you follow the processes of an advertising agency. Leading theory and practice keeps content relevant and applicable whether you are pursing business, marketing communication or advertising. MindTap digital resources further strengthen understanding.

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Master current microeconomic concepts with the most reader-friendly microeconomics text available -- MICROECONOMICS FOR TODAY, 11E by national award-winning author Irvin Tucker. No matter what your current level of microeconomic understanding, this edition provides an interesting writing style, unique presentation and visual learning system with helpful, colorful graphs that clarify important microeconomic principles and effectively explain the latest developments. Rather than presenting a confusing array of microeconomic analyses for you to memorize, this edition demonstrates how to apply basic microeconomic principles in daily life and recognize microeconomic concepts at work in today's news. You study the latest information on economic growth, income distribution, environmental issues and other emerging developments in microeconomics. Learning tools, road maps and corresponding interactive, digital MindTap resources with videos, tutorials and practice exercises immediately reinforce your understanding.

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The economy is tough -- but understanding macroeconomics doesn���t have to be. In fact, opening the world of economics can be exciting with Arnold's popular MACROECONOMICS, 14E. Economic tools, new thinking and theories show you how macroeconomic forces impact daily events and form an important part of life 24/7. Current, everyday macroeconomic examples and updated discussions and learning features illustrate many unexpected places economics can occur. You learn what money is and isn���t, how supply and demand play out on a freeway, how a person pays for good weather and why some countries are rich while others are poor. A new chapter examines the economic forces behind creative destruction and crony capitalism. Revised coverage of the Federal Reserve System reviews changes in monetary policy. Digital video lectures and digital features guide you in understanding macroeconomic diagrams and building graphs, while online MindTap, Aplia and A+ Test Prep help you assess your understanding.

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Establish a strong foundation in accounting fundamentals that will help you succeed in your career and business with Warren/Jones/Tayler���s FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING, 16E. The latest business illustrations and current examples provide a meaningful context that demonstrates how each chapter���s content fits into the "big picture." The authors clearly connect fundamental accounting concepts to real businesses today. Each chapter begins with a real company opener that is referenced throughout the chapter. New examples and cases in each chapter highlight how to use and apply data analytics. These cases use data sets related to the chapter content while showing you how to analyze and develop reports using Excel and Tableau. In addition, updated Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam questions prepare you for professional success. Pathways Challenges also help you hone critical-thinking skills. CNOWv2 online resources are also available to reinforce understanding.

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Including the latest Microsoft 365 features and enhanced support for Mac users, Cengage's Illustrated Series�� Collection, Microsoft�� Office 365�� & Excel�� 2021 Comprehensive, 1st edition, helps you quickly master the nuances of Microsoft�� Office. Its concise, student-friendly approach uses a proven two-page layout that allows you to work through an entire task without turning the page. Each module begins with a brief overview of the principles covered while large, full-color screen images illustrate what you see on your computer. Module Learning Objectives are mapped to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification objectives, and module scenarios are based on Burning Glass market insights data -- helping you sharpen the critical skills you need for real-world success. In addition, MindTap and SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) online resources help maximize your study time -- and results.

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RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS: A CRITICAL THINKING APPROACH, 5th Edition, successfully illustrates the integration between statistics and research methods by demonstrating the ways to use statistics in analyzing data collected during research. This combined book adopts an inviting narrative style that speaks directly to readers and draws them into the material, helping them overcome the initial apprehension they may feel at the prospect of learning both subject areas at once. Focusing on the logic of the process and the methodology aspect of research, Jackson incorporates a friendly critical-thinking approach and presents examples and exercises to which readers can relate.

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A must-read for counselors in training, Sharf's APPLYING CAREER DEVELOPMENT THEORY TO COUNSELING, 6th Edition, shows you how to apply the principles of career development to a variety of counseling settings. This book is clearly written, filled with useful case examples, and includes integrated diversity coverage to give you the advantage in your course and your career. You'll find information about websites on internships, education, counseling organizations, and jobs. The book's Companion Website provides case studies, tutorial quizzes, and relevant links. Available with InfoTrac�� Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac.

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Combining the latest research with compelling examples, Kendall's SOCIOLOGY IN OUR TIMES, 12th edition, helps you understand how sociology applies to a changing world. Mirroring the richness and complexity of society, "Sociology and Everyday Life" boxes highlight such relevant topics as bullying and social media abuse, digital-age methods to increase school attendance, food trucks and the spread of culture, modern slavery and weight bias -- giving you a framework for learning chapter material. The text's emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion includes updated coverage of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, global positioning and more. With an engaging writing style, hands-on applications and thorough presentation of sociological theory and contemporary perspectives, this bestseller helps you see sociology's relevance to your own life. Also available: MindTap.

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Learn how to plan, draft, revise, format and produce professional documents and graphics in today's global workplace with Kolin's SUCCESSFUL WRITING AT WORK, 12E. This inviting, easy-to-read approach provides detailed writing guidelines using numerous real examples. Revisions ensure a diverse and inclusive approach to writing, while new coverage examines the impact of COVID-19 on workplace communication and highlights social media and audience analysis. This edition begins by discussing the writing process and collaboration, whether it's in-person or remote. You then examine basic business communication, including resumes and other job search materials. You learn to conduct research and document sources using the latest MLA or APA guidelines. You also master advanced tasks, such as preparing visuals, websites, proposals and presentations. Each assignment strengthens your abilities to solve problems and select the best communication technologies to further your goals.

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Gain a thorough understanding of today's sometimes daunting, ever-changing world of technology as you learn how to apply the latest technology to your academic, professional and personal life with TECHNOLOGY FOR SUCCESS: COMPUTER CONCEPTS. Written by a team of best-selling technology authors and based on extensive research and feedback from students like you, this edition breaks each topic into brief, inviting lessons that address the ���what, why and how��� behind digital��� advancements to ensure deep understanding and application to today's real world. Optional online MindTap and SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) learning tools offer hands-on and step-by-step training, videos that cover the more difficult concepts and simulations that challenge you to solve problems in the actual world. You leave this course able to read the latest technology news and understand its impact on your daily life, the economy and society.

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Nilsen's WEEK BY WEEK: PLANS FOR DOCUMENTING CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT, 8th Edition, provides an overview of accepted observation and recording methods, including examples and guidance about the advantages and disadvantages of each. Each chapter summarizes a developmental domain to focus your observation skills as you practice a specific recording method. These are integrated into a concrete, systematic plan for recording each child's development in all developmental areas -- a plan that can be extended over 40 weeks while in practicum, field experiences or your own classroom. It provides numerous practical observation forms and integrates NAEYC standards and Developmentally Appropriate Practices and learning objectives. Real-life anecdotes, practical tips, forms with clear instructions and step-by-step guidelines make this a valuable resource for teachers in training and practicing professionals.

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Written by bestselling author Larry Siegel, CRIMINOLOGY, 8th Edition, guides you through the fast-paced field of modern criminology, its most current research and fascinating examples that help you understand criminological theory. Details on the crimes of real-life people illustrate concepts, while unbiased coverage of even the most controversial topics -- ranging from responses to sexual assault on campus to cybercrime -- enables you to form your own opinions about current issues and events. The 8th edition offers insights into racial bias, political crime, terrorism, green-collar crime, ransomware attacks, human trafficking, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and more. Features such as "Crime of the Century" provide in-depth discussions of notorious crimes that captivated the public and shaped the way we view the true meaning of justice. Also available: MindTap digital learning solution.

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Practical and up-to-date, TECHNICIAN'S GUIDE TO PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS, Seventh Edition, provides you with the most comprehensive introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) available on the market today. Written by professionals with experience in industrial automation, the text covers each topic in a way that makes even complex material easy to understand and apply, while all-new color figures, step-by-step programming information and detailed examples provide valuable practical insights. Theory, hardware, instructions, programming, installation, startup and troubleshooting are discussed in detail, and programming examples using PLC instructions from the text help you understand the various instructions and how they can be used to create simple yet effective control logic solutions for today's world. This thorough guide will give you a solid understanding of PLC and industrial automation fundamentals, helping you prepare for success in the classroom and your future career.

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Adobe�� InDesign Creative Cloud Revealed, 2nd Edition encourages students to use both imagery and data to create curated spreads and high impact layouts to make large amounts of information consumable and attractive. The REVEALED Series extends step-by-step software instruction to creative problem-solving for real-world impact with more projects than any other Adobe curriculum. Through our exclusive partnership with National Geographic, students create unique and meaningful projects inspired by National Geographic storytellers with a focus on how design principles create meaningful compositions, layouts, and infographics, all while meeting most recent Adobe Professional Certification requirements. This updated series includes professional examples of photographs, infographics, and visually impactful layouts from National Geographic�� Magazine. Students will connect concepts with real-world projects with featured interviews National Geographic Explorers, Designers and Creatives for a revered, professional perspective. Flexible for a variety of digital devices, these texts include instruction for ipad users as well as desktop/mac machines.

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Learn how to think and act like an effective marketer and forward-focused disruptor in today's dynamic, fast-paced business environment with Ferrell/Hartline/Hochstein���s MARKETING STRATEGY, 8E. You learn to develop long-term, customer-oriented marketing strategy and successful marketing plans with this edition's systematic, reader-friendly approach. The latest examples from organizations as familiar as Spotify, Nintendo and Microsoft work with updated vignettes and the latest research and data. New cases from Tesla, Netflix and even the recent COVID-19 pandemic clearly illustrate the need for marketers to think proactively and anticipate change. You examine today's trends, from strategic digital marketing tools and integrated marketing communication to new marketing models. This edition also discusses product labeling, social media segmentation, crisis preparedness and innovation in global marketing as you learn to analyze, plan and implement effective marketing strategies.

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Develop strong ethical decision-making skills that are essential for success in the field of criminal justice with the insights and principles found in Pollock's ETHICAL DILEMMAS AND DECISIONS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 11E. Packed with engaging, current examples, this edition addresses ethics at work within the police, the courts and corrections. You master principles and theories that form the foundation of ethical decision-making as you gain insights into the latest challenges, issues and dilemmas in criminal justice today. New content examines developments such as Black Lives Matter, George Floyd and other 2020 protests; the defund police movement; governmental restrictions to control the pandemic; the January 2021 assault on the capitol; prosecutorial misconduct and the misuse of power. Exercises, cases, practical scenarios and MindTap digital resources further illustrate the importance of ethics in criminal justice and prepare you to deal effectively with ethical challenges on the job.

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Discover the foundations, components and contemporary controversies within the U.S. criminal justice system with the interdisciplinary approach in Cole/Smith/DeJong's best-selling CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA, 10E. The authors draw ideas, themes and theories from criminology, sociology, law, history, psychology and political science to create an engaging approach that highlights the most recent challenges for today's criminal justice professionals. You examine topics such as controversial police practices, persistent discrimination, efforts to reduce prison populations, consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and the impact of new technologies. This edition prompts you to consider what justice means in society and your role, as you review the processes defining the fate of those in the justice system and the impediments to achieving "equal justice under law." MindTap digital resources reinforce concepts and skills with brief audiocast episodes, career decision-making scenarios and riveting examples.

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Prepare for a successful career as a paralegal with the key concepts and practical principles of tort law clearly presented in Edwards/Cull's TORT LAW, 7E. Interesting, updated content presents the latest legal developments while current cases demonstrate tort concepts applied in today's real world. Realistic situations in this edition are designed to help you further hone your legal understanding and skills. Internet references throughout the text also introduce the latest digital tools and guide you to reliable sources of legal information. This edition's proven learning features, such as "Tort Teasers," show you how to carefully consider variables in a case and potential resolutions. In addition, "Practice Pointers" and "Practical Ponderables" highlight skills such as drafting pleadings, preparing medical authorization requests, documenting damages, drafting jury instructions and assembling trial exhibits to equip you for a rewarding paralegal career.

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Reader-friendly and packed with useful tips, photos and charts, COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION FOR AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIANS, Fourth Edition, helps you apply existing HVACR skills to new concepts in order to service medium- and low-temperature refrigeration equipment such as walk-ins, reach-ins, refrigerated cases and ice machines. The text focuses on the food service industry and includes ���how-to��� advice from experienced professionals on installing, servicing and troubleshooting commercial equipment. Extensively updated throughout the text, the Fourth Edition includes a simplified, step-by-step flowchart for quickly diagnosing and addressing the nine most common refrigeration problems on the job--as well as new information on the latest advances in commercial refrigeration. Ideal for advanced refrigeration courses, this trusted text is equally valuable as a real-world resource you can take from the classroom to keep on hand in the truck or shop. COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION FOR AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIANS, Fourth Edition, is an indispensable tool for any technician working with commercial refrigeration today.

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Language * Literacy * Content Reach Higher guides students to learn English, learn about the world, and learn about themselves through authentic content with a global perspective. Primary students develop the academic language skills and content knowledge they need to get an education in English. ��� Cross-curricular, six-level program showcases original fiction, science, and social studies content to develop English literacy skills ��� Academic skill-building with phonics support develops students��� understanding of different cultures while fostering independent learning ��� All-in-one Classroom Presentation Tool provides the resources teachers need to prepare for, address, and assess a comprehensive range of instructional priorities and requirements ��� Read on Your Own phonics readers use fiction and non-fiction texts to reinforce the phonics and high-frequency words in Reach High through science and social studies content

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Join the more than 1 million students who have used Spielvogel's texts to succeed in their Western civilization course. There's a reason why WESTERN CIVILIZATION is a bestseller: It makes history come alive. Updated with the most current scholarship, the 11th Edition is packed with primary source features that highlight real voices from the past, a variety of end-of-chapter study tools to help you prepare for exams, colorful maps, vivid photographs and visuals and dramatic firsthand historical accounts -- bringing to life the stories of the people and events that have shaped Western civilization. In addition, MindTap equips you with anywhere, anytime digital learning tools.

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Any class in Population/Demography is a lot more interesting when you are using this book. POPULATION does more than give you information; it also shows you how to put it into practice. From the debates over how to manage population growth in some countries, and aging populations in others, to the issues of how amazingly different the world is when people are living in urban areas with considerable control over their own mortality and fertility, POPULATION helps you understand how the world really works and how population dynamics relate to socio-economic transitions and sustainable development. You'll find compelling writing, intriguing essays and built-in study aids that help you review and prepare for tests -- while also equipping you for the rest of your life on this planet.

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Gain a clear understanding of the important relationships between accounting, financial statements and business decisions with Rich/Jones/Myers' FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, 5E. This edition's proven approach is built around the way students like you read and use texts. This edition helps you master the fundamentals of financial accounting more quickly and independently so you can focus on how accounting information is used in real companies today. The authors illustrate each major concept using memorable examples from familiar organizations and conceptual insights that explain the reasons behind the processes. You watch leading companies, like Apple, Verizon or Google, use accounting information to make better decisions, as you learn how to analyze and interpret financial data yourself. Helpful videos from the authors are available to reinforce concepts and optional CNOWv2 digital resources provide support with homework, study and review.

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Succeed in your biology course with this updated Sixth Edition of BIOLOGY TODAY AND TOMORROW WITHOUT PHYSIOLOGY. Packed with real-world applications, the book offers chunked content in a clear, straightforward writing style, beautiful art and a variety of in-text learning tools. The accompanying MindTap for Biology includes multimedia instruction, assessments, videos, personalized study tools and more. With this easy-to-read, engaging text, you'll learn about biology from the perspective of issues relevant to your daily life.

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Reading Explorer, a six-level reading series, prepares learners for academic success with highly visual, motivating National Geographic content that features real people, places, and stories.

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Our World Phonics with ABC, Second Edition, is a three-level series plus alphabet book that uses National Geographic content to introduce young learners to the English alphabet and help them learn, practice, and understand the sounds of English and sound/spelling relationships.

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A practical, skill-building approach to teaching leadership, LEADERSHIP provides an ideal balance of essential theory and real-world applications.

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HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD, 10th Edition, covers contemporary health, safety, and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children--and guides teachers in implementing effective classroom practices--in one comprehensive, full-color volume. Concepts are backed by the latest research findings and linked to NAEYC standards. The book emphasizes the importance of respecting and partnering with families to help children establish healthy lifestyles and achieve their learning potential. Early childhood educators, professionals, and families will find the latest research and information on many topics of significant concern, including food safety, emergency and disaster preparedness, childhood obesity, children's mental health, bullying, resilience, chronic and acute health conditions, environmental quality, and children with special medical needs. Also provided are easy-to-access checklists, guidelines, and activities that no early childhood student or professional should be without.

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Prepare for HR and career success with the book that has set the standard for excellence in human resource management. Valentine/Meglich/Mathis/Jackson's HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, 16E offers today's most current look at HRM and its impact on the success of organizations today. A leading resource in preparing for professional HR certification, this edition ensures you are familiar with all major topics for professional examinations from the Society for Human Resource Management and Human Resource Certification Institute. You examine the latest HR research as well as HR theory in contemporary practice. This edition highlights emerging trends driving change in HRM today, including technology, globalization, competencies and HR metrics. Accompanying MindTap digital resources offer a personalized, online learning platform with a tailored presentation created by your instructor. MindTap's Learning Path Navigator guides you in completing reading assignments, annotating readings, finishing homework and checking your understanding with quizzes and assessments.

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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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