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Wittgenstein and Gadamer

Towards a Post-Analytic Philosophy of Language

By: Chris Lawn

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Wittgenstein and Gadamer

Towards a Post-Analytic Philosophy of Language

By: Chris Lawn

The book focuses on how Wittgenstein and Gadamer treat language in their accounts of language as game and their major writings on the subject - Philosophical Investigations and Truth and Method, respectively. Chris Lawn goes on to offer a critique of Wittgenstein's account of linguistic rules, drawing upon Gadamer's philosophical hermeneutics, particularly his emphasis upon tradition, temporality, historicality and novelty. The text demonstrates how paying attention to such elements - excluded by Wittgenstein's conception of rules - in fact strengthens Wittgenstein's position from a hermeneutical perspective. Finally, Wittgenstein and Gadamer investigates the possibility of connection between Wittgenstein's focus upon lexical particularity and Gadamer's greater concern for the universal and the general. A groundbreaking work of post-analytic philosophy, Wittgenstein and Gadamer brings the work of two major modern philosophers in to dialogue. It is required reading for anyone studying or researching the work of either philosopher, or the philosophy of language more generally.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1441199101

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Radial Flow Turbocompressors

By: Michael Casey,Chris Robinson

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Radial Flow Turbocompressors

By: Michael Casey,Chris Robinson

An introduction to the theory and engineering practice that underpins the component design and analysis of radial flow turbocompressors. Drawing upon an extensive theoretical background and years of practical experience, the authors provide descriptions of applications, concepts, component design, analysis tools, performance maps, flow stability, and structural integrity, with illustrative examples. Features wide coverage of all types of radial compressor over many applications unified by the consistent use of dimensional analysis. Discusses the methods needed to analyse the performance, flow, and mechanical integrity that underpin the design of efficient centrifugal compressors with good flow range and stability. Includes explanation of the design of all radial compressor components, including inlet guide vanes, impellers, diffusers, volutes, return channels, de-swirl vanes and side-streams. Suitable as a reference for advanced students of turbomachinery, and a perfect tool for practising mechanical and aerospace engineers already within the field and those just entering it.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108416675

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9781108416672

Key Maths

GCSE.. Foundation

By: David Baker,Chris Humble

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Key Maths

GCSE.. Foundation

By: David Baker,Chris Humble

This text provides preparation for GCSE success with a practical approach. It offers differentiation for a wide ability range with teacher guidance on an appropriate route through the materials according to exam board.

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Nelson Thornes

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0748762035

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9780748762033

Call Sign Chopper

By: Chris Nott

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Call Sign Chopper

By: Chris Nott

e;Chris's book is an exciting danger-filled journey from England to Haiti. A gripping read. I highly recommend it to all armchair adventurers."e; Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE - Named by the Guinness Book of Records as "e;the world's greatest living explorer"e;It's 1963. 13-year-old Chris watches 'Doctor No' and dreams of emulating his hero: James Bond, 007.Two years later Chris' world is shattered when the father he idolises deserts the family leaving him to help support his mother and younger brother. He quits school with no qualifications but miraculously finds a job as a clerical assistant with the Ministry of Defence, hoping that Martinis and Aston Martins will soon follow.Chris quickly realises however, that clerical assistants never get to be secret agents.One evening, a chat with a local copper convinces Chris to join the police. Twenty-six years of active service follow until his career is cut short by a car accident leaving him with a broken neck. Medically discharged from the police but still longing for adventurous work, Chris takes a job as a bouncer.When the BBC comes calling, looking for bouncers to star in 'Muscle' - a new documentary series investigating city centre violence - Chris finds himself unexpectedly in the spotlight.While filming 'Muscle' he's sent to Los Angeles to train as a weapons carrying bodyguard. Impressed by his skills, the organisation invites him to join an elite team of mercenaries tasked with guarding the president of the impoverished Republic of Haiti.Follow Chris's remarkable journey from the streets of Bristol to the land of Voodoo, violent revolution and the ever-present spectre of death.REVIEWS"e;Love it, my anxiety was trying to kick in after the first sentence"e;Rich Jones, Author of 'Charlie Four Kilo' www.CharlieFourKilo.com"e;I'd put you on par with Andy McNab"e;Kevin Timpson, Mid Glamorgan, Wales UK"e;Call Sign Chopper has the ring of authenticity about it. It's the precise little things, like When Chris Nott says of a burned body, "e;all I knew for sure was that they had been wearing boots."e; I was with Chris in Haiti. It was a different day but I can still remember with crystal clarity that one fly buzzing round a body and the rest, landed and feasting on the blood."e;Bill Brookman, Loughborough, Leicestershire

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New Generation Publishing

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1800317379

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Philosophy of Psychedelics

By: Chris Letheby

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Philosophy of Psychedelics

By: Chris Letheby

Recent clinical trials show that psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin can be given safely in controlled conditions, and can cause lasting psychological benefits with one or two administrations. Supervised psychedelic sessions can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and addiction, and improve well-being in healthy volunteers, for months or even years. But these benefits seem to be mediated by "mystical" experiences of cosmic consciousness, which prompts a philosophical concern: do psychedelics cause psychological benefits by inducing false or implausible beliefs about the metaphysical nature of reality? This book is the first scholarly monograph in English devoted to the philosophical analysis of psychedelic drugs. Its central focus is the apparent conflict between the growing use of psychedelics in psychiatry and the philosophical worldview of naturalism. Within the book, Letheby integrates empirical evidence and philosophical considerations in the service of a simple conclusion: this "Comforting Delusion Objection" to psychedelic therapy fails. While exotic metaphysical ideas do sometimes come up, they are not, on closer inspection, the central driver of change in psychedelic therapy. Psychedelics lead to lasting benefits by altering the sense of self, and changing how people relate to their own minds and lives-not by changing their beliefs about the ultimate nature of reality. The upshot is that a traditional conception of psychedelics as agents of insight and spirituality can be reconciled with naturalism (the philosophical position that the natural world is all there is). Controlled psychedelic use can lead to genuine forms of knowledge gain and spiritual growth-even if no Cosmic Consciousness or transcendent divine Reality exists. Philosophy of Psychedelics is an indispensable guide to the literature for researchers already engaged in the field of psychedelic psychiatry, and for researchers-especially philosophers-who want to become acquainted with this increasingly topical field.

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Oxford University Press

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0192581090

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9780192581099

Wipe Their Tears

By: Chris Aikoshoria Omiyi

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Wipe Their Tears

By: Chris Aikoshoria Omiyi

Wipe Their Tears is a book chronicling the true story of the unwarranted suffering of Nigerian youths who are forced into different crimes—like militancy, prostitution, frauds—and eventually flee the country in droves by road to Europe in search of the nonexistent greener pasture there. This is the tragedy of a nation wasting so much resources through corruption and leadership incompetency while the people are impoverished in the midst of abundant natural resources.

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AuthorHouse

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1546297391

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Bodyguard: Ambush (Book 3)

By: Chris Bradford

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Bodyguard: Ambush (Book 3)

By: Chris Bradford

IN AFRICA ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE. Teenage martial arts expert Connor Reeves is tasked with protecting a foreign ambassador's family on safari. Considered the perfect assignment, the holiday turns to hell when their convoy is ambushed by gunmen. Fleeing through the bush, Connor and his assigned family become the prey in a shoot-to-kill hunt across the African plains. As they fight for their survival, Connor realizes the gunmen are the least of their problems. For no amount of bodyguard training can prepare him for the wilds of Africa and one prowling hungry leopard...

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Penguin UK

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0141971525

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A World of Ideas

A Dictionary of Important Theories, Concepts, Beliefs, and Thinkers

By: Chris Rohmann

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A World of Ideas

A Dictionary of Important Theories, Concepts, Beliefs, and Thinkers

By: Chris Rohmann

How do you keep up in the age of information when there's so much to know and so little time? Here's the ideal solution: a practical book of knowledge offering in-depth analysis, detailed interpretation, and penetrating insight into the key concepts, the most influential minds, and the major intellectual movements in history. A World of Ideas is an essential tool for anyone who wants to be fully informed and stay ahead of the curve in today's world. Now you can get to the bottom of the big bang theory; find out where Freud's ideas were coming from, and where Einstein's may ultimately take us; demystify surrealism and survivalism, nature and nurture, communism and capitalism. With hundreds of in-depth entries, drawn from a wide range of fields--including religion, philosophy, psychology, economics, politics, history, art, literature, and science--A World of Ideas enables you to turn immediately to the term in question for a comprehensive description of its history, meaning, and context. - Hundreds of entries, alphabetically arranged, with key words and concepts highlighted and cross-referenced - Reviewed and approved by an academic board of leading scholars - A unique emphasis on multicultural influences and the long-neglected impact of women on the history of ideas - An extensive bibliography of further readings and resources Here are the concepts that shaped civilization . . . the minds that made history . . . the thinkers, the thoughts, and the theories--everything you need to know to fully understand the world we live in. Concise and authoritative, meticulously researched and lucidly written, this invaluable resource is sure to become a standard reference for years to come.

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Ballantine Books

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0307756408

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9780307756404

Shoot the Money

By: Chris Wiltz

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Shoot the Money

By: Chris Wiltz

A tale of guns, greed, and girlfriends in post-hurricane New Orleans by the author of The Last Madam: “One of the stars in mystery and crime fiction” (James Lee Burke). Karen and Raynie are roommates. LaDonna is Karen’s boss. Life in New Orleans after Katrina isn’t easy, but they’re all tough women—and they all want more. But right now, what they have more of is problems. Karen’s past comes back to bite her, along with a Miami thug who wants to retrieve his stolen money. Raynie’s dealing with a violent man out of control. And LaDonna’s new lover has a dangerous idea . . . These three women are about to unite to confront the mess together. Along the way, they’ll find out what money does to those who have it, lose it, pursue it, or steal it—and what happens when they try a little revenge on their rapid chase toward a better life . . . “[A] fast-paced, action-packed novel which will especially delight female fans of Elmore Leonard and Carl Hiaasen. Wiltz writes about New Orleans as only an insider can. . . . Unputdownable, funny, sad, and true.” —Valerie Martin, Orange Prize–winning author of Property

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Open Road Media

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1497655455

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From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries

The Extraordinary Story of Maths

By: Chris Waring

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From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries

The Extraordinary Story of Maths

By: Chris Waring

Do you want to know why the Ancient Greeks knew so much maths? Or, why there was so little maths studied in the Dark Ages? Read this fascinating book to uncover the mysteries of maths ...

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Michael O'Mara Books

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1843179210

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A new imperative

Regions and higher education in difficult times

By: Chris Duke,Michael Osborne,Bruce Wilson

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A new imperative

Regions and higher education in difficult times

By: Chris Duke,Michael Osborne,Bruce Wilson

At a time in history when global challenges are becoming more intractable and threatening, it makes sense to draw on the specialist expertise of our universities. Much of government interest in doing so has typically focused on the major research institutions with their records of new discovery and invention. However, there is extensive evidence that the greatest opportunities are at regional level. Despite globalisation, regions are becoming more and more important as sites of identity and policy intervention. Regions can take their futures into their own hands, and their local universities are a crucial resource of expertise to support these initiatives. However, there have been significant barriers to effective cooperation between universities and their regional authorities. This book provides an analysis of these circumstances and draws on an international research project to point academics, policy makers and practitioners in the right direction. It provides extensive evidence from this project to support its argument.

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Manchester University Press

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1526110482

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9781526110480

Reflective Teaching in Early Education

By: Jennifer Colwell,Helen Beaumont,Helen Bradford,Julie Canavan,Emma Cook,Denise Kingston,Holly Linklater,Sue Lynch,Catriona McDonald,Sheila Nutkins,Sarah Ottewell,Chris Randall,Tim Waller

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Reflective Teaching in Early Education

By: Jennifer Colwell,Helen Beaumont,Helen Bradford,Julie Canavan,Emma Cook,Denise Kingston,Holly Linklater,Sue Lynch,Catriona McDonald,Sheila Nutkins,Sarah Ottewell,Chris Randall,Tim Waller

Reflective Teaching in Early Education is the definitive textbook for reflective professionals in early education, drawing on the experience of the author team and the latest research, including the Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP) findings. It offers extensive support for both undergraduate and postgraduate students and career-long professionalism for early years practitioners working in pre-schools, child care settings and the first years of primary schools. Written by a collaborative author team of leading early years educationalists and practitioners led by Jennifer Colwell, Reflective Teaching in Early Education offers two levels of support: - comprehensive, practical guidance for practitioner success with a focus on key issues such as building relationships, communication, behaviour, inclusion, curriculum planning and learning, and teaching strategies; and - evidence-informed 'principles' and 'concepts' to aid understanding of the theories informing practice, offering ways to develop deeper understanding of early years practice in early childhood education and care. Reflective activities, case studies, diagrams and figures, end-of-chapter summaries and research briefings are provided throughout. This book, along with the companion reader and associated website, draw upon the work of Andrew Pollard, former Director of the TLRP, and the work of many years of accumulated understanding of generations of early years practitioners, primary school teachers and educationalists. The team includes: Early Years Educationalists: Jennifer Colwell (University of Brighton, UK) | Helen Beaumont (Early Years Advisor, Brighton, UK) | Helen Bradford and Holly Linklater (University of Cambridge, UK) | Julie Canavan, Denise Kingston and Sue Lynch (University of Brighton, UK) | Catriona McDonald and Sheila Nutkins (University of Aberdeen, UK) | Tim Waller (Anglia Ruskin University, UK) Early Years Practitioners: Emma Cook, Sarah Ottwell and Chris Randall (Oneworld Nursery, Brighton, UK) with staff from One World Nursery and Phoenix Nursery (Brighton, UK) Readings for Reflective Teaching in Early Education directly compliments and extends the chapters of this book. It has been designed to provide convenient access to key texts, working as a compact and portable library. The associated website, www.reflectiveteaching.co.uk offers supplementary resources including reflective activities, research briefings and advice on further readings. It also features a glossary of educational terms, links to useful websites and showcases examples of excellent research and practice. This book forms part of the Reflective Teaching series, edited by Andrew Pollard and Amy Pollard, offering support for reflective practice in early, primary, secondary, further, vocational, university and adult sectors of education.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1441184708

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9781441184702

A History of Fascism in France

From the First World War to the National Front

By: Chris Millington

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A History of Fascism in France

From the First World War to the National Front

By: Chris Millington

CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2021 A History of Fascism in France explores the origins, development, and action of fascism and extreme right and fascist organisations in France since the First World War. Synthesizing decades of scholarship, it is the first book in any language to trace the full story of French fascism from the First World War to the modern National Front, via the interwar years, the Vichy regime and the collapse of the French Empire. Chris Millington unpicks why this extremist political phenomenon has, at times, found such fervent and widespread support among the French people. The book chronologically surveys fascism in France whilst contextualizing this within the broader European and colonial frameworks that are so significant to the subject. Concluding with a useful historiographical chapter that brings together all the previously explored aspects of fascism in France, A History of Fascism in France is a crucial volume for all students of European fascism and France in the 20th century.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350006564

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Rock Slope Engineering, Fourth Edition

Fourth edition

By: Duncan C. Wyllie,Chris Mah

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Rock Slope Engineering, Fourth Edition

Fourth edition

By: Duncan C. Wyllie,Chris Mah

The stability of rock slopes is an important issue in both civil and mining engineering. On civil projects, rock cuts must be safe from rock falls and large-scale slope instability during both construction and operation. In open pit mining, where slope heights can be many hundreds of meters, the economics of the operation are closely related to the steepest stable slope angle that can be mined. This extensively updated version of the classic text, Rock Slope Engineering by Hoek and Bray, deals comprehensively with the investigation, design and operation of rock slopes. Investigation methods include the collection and interpretation of geological and groundwater data, and determination of rock strength properties, including the Hoek Brown rock mass strength criterion. Slope design methods include the theoretical basis for the design of plane, wedge, circular and toppling failures, and design charts are provided to enable rapid checks of stability to be carried out. New material contained in this book includes the latest developments in earthquake engineering related to slope stability, probabilistic analysis, numerical analysis, blasting, slope movement monitoring and stabilization methods. The types of stabilization include rock anchors, shotcrete, drainage and scaling, as well as rock fall protecting methods involving barriers, ditches, nets and sheds. Rock Slopes: Civil and Mining Engineering contains both worked examples illustrating data interpretation and design methods, and chapters on civil and mining case studies. The case studies demonstrate the application of design methods to the construction of stable slopes in a wide variety of geological conditions. The book provides over 300 carefully selected references for those who wish to study the subject in greater detail. It also includes an introduction by Dr. Evert Hoek.

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CRC Press

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0203499085

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9780203499085

Math Dictionary With Solutions

A Math Review

By: Chris Kornegay

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Math Dictionary With Solutions

A Math Review

By: Chris Kornegay

I have never seen anything even close to this level of breadth. It′s a very thorough and comprehensive source book for mathematical ideas, terminology, definitions, and examples. Math Dictionary with Solutions, 2nd would be an excellent reference book for instructors of basic mathematics and statistics courses as well as for non-math majors taking required math and statistics courses." --Paul R. Swank, University of Houston "In addition to providing definitions as every dictionary must, it also provides clear and easy-to-follow examples that show how to carry out the most important mathematical operations to be used across these levels. This book is also a valuable resource for graduate students and academicians in the social sciences who are coping with the rapidly increasing emphasis on quantitative methods that, to be understood, require more familiarity with mathematical underpinnings than are typically a part of the academic background of many individuals in these fields." --Dennis W. Roncek, University of Nebraska, Omaha "This is a highly readable, accessible, reference source, the product of a huge amount of labor, obviously." --Hoben Thomas, The Pennsylvania State University Have you ever suddenly become stuck and not remembered how to divide a fraction or turn a fraction into a percentage? Or, have you taken a graduate statistics course and discovered that you can′t remember any of the terminology or techniques from a calculus course you took years ago? If either of these scenarios sounds familiar, then this book will provide you with the quick and easy review that you need. This reference book has math topics ranging from arithmetic through calculus arranged alphabetically by topic. Each topic is provided with a definition, explanation, and an example or two of how to solve a particular problem using the topic′s technique. Depending on the degree of difficulty of the topic, this material is covered in one or two paragraphs to several pages. To further facilitate learning, the topics are cross-referenced so that the reader can backtrack to easier topics if the current one is too difficult. This book is a "mathematics tutor-in-a-book" and provides a reliable reference for any researcher or manager who works with numbers or needs a review of mathematical concepts.

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SAGE Publications

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1452251576

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9781452251578

The LaTeX Companion

By: Frank Mittelbach,Michel Goossens,Johannes Braams,David Carlisle,Chris Rowley

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The LaTeX Companion

By: Frank Mittelbach,Michel Goossens,Johannes Braams,David Carlisle,Chris Rowley

This is the digial version of the printed book (Copyright © 2004). The LaTeX Companion has long been the essential resource for anyone using LaTeX to create high-quality printed documents. This completely updated edition brings you all the latest information about LaTeX and the vast range of add-on packages now available--over 200 are covered! Full of new tips and tricks for using LaTeX in both traditional and modern typesetting, this book will also show you how to customize layout features to your own needs--from phrases and paragraphs to headings, lists, and pages. Inside, you will find: Expert advice on using LaTeX's basic formatting tools to create all types of publications--from memos to encyclopedias In-depth coverage of important extension packages for tabular and technical typesetting, floats and captions, multicolumn layouts--including reference guides and discussions of the underlying typographic and TeXnical concepts Detailed techniques for generating and typesetting contents lists, bibliographies, indexes, etc. Tips and tricks for LaTeX programmers and systems support New to this edition: Nearly 1,000 fully tested examples that illustrate the text and solve typographical and technical problems--all ready to run! An additional chapter on citations and bibliographies Expanded material on the setup and use of fonts to access a huge collection of glyphs, and to typeset text from a wide range of languages and cultures Major new packages for graphics, "verbatim" listings, floats, and page layout Full coverage of the latest packages for all types ofdocuments--mathematical, multilingual, and many more Detailed help on all error messages, including those troublesome low-level TeX errors Like its predecessor, The LaTeX Companion, Second Edition, is an indispensable reference for anyone wishing to productivelyuse LaTeX. Appendix D talks about the TLC2 TeX CD at the end of the book, something you will have a hard time finding in the eBook. The most important content of the CD included with the print book is the full text of the examples. You can find the examples easily on the Internet, for example at http://www.ctan.org/tex-archive/info/examples/tlc2 as well as in many LaTeX installations.

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Addison-Wesley Professional

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013338764X

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States of Matter

By: Chris Oxlade

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States of Matter

By: Chris Oxlade

What are the four states of matter? What happens when a substance changes state? Why is water different from many other liquids? This title explores how elements change from one state to another, how the water cycle works, and how changes of state are used in our everyday lives. You will also find several experiments that can be done at home.

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Heinemann-Raintree Library

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1432900552

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Bodyguard: Ambush (Book 5)

By: Chris Bradford

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Bodyguard: Ambush (Book 5)

By: Chris Bradford

Teenage bodyguard Connor must survive the wilds of the African savanna in a life-or-death mission--perfect for fans of Alex Rider, Tom Clancy's The Division, and James Bond! With two successful missions under his belt, Connor Reeves is quickly rising up the ranks of the covert teen bodyguard organization known as Guardian. So he’s the natural choice when a French diplomat seeks Guardian’s services to protect his family on a safari in Africa. With no obvious threats at hand, it sounds like the vacation of a lifetime. But deep in the savanna, the safari turns to chaos when their convoy is ambushed by brutal gunmen seeking bloodshed and riches. Fleeing through the bush, Connor and those under his protection become the prey in a deadly hunt across the African plains. Combining pulse-pounding action, diabolical enemies, and an insider's knowledge of the tricks of the trade, the Bodyguard series is the perfect target for fans of Alex Rider, James Bond, Jack Bauer, and Jason Bourne. Praise for the Bodyguard series: “Breathtaking action . . . as real as it gets.”—Eoin Colfer, author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series "Bradford has combined Jack Bauer, James Bond and Alex Rider to bring us the action-packed thriller"—Goodreads.com "A gripping page-turner that children won't be able to put down"—Red House

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Penguin

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1524737054

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Africa’s Billionaires

Inspirational stories from the continent’s wealthiest people

By: Chris Bishop

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Africa’s Billionaires

Inspirational stories from the continent’s wealthiest people

By: Chris Bishop

A masterclass in becoming a wealth-generating entrepreneur! Do you have what it takes to become a billionaire? Written by the founder of Forbes Africa, this is a masterclass on how the brightest and most successful entrepreneurs across Africa made their fortunes, as well as a timely look at how the work of entrepreneurs can influence lives in Africa and create the jobs that empty state coffers can no longer afford. Chris Bishop gets up close and personal with the biggest names in business on the continent: Aliko Dangote, Patrice Motsepe, Nicky Oppenheimer, Christo Wiese, Wendy Appelbaum and Stephen Saad, among others. These are the stories of how they not only survived, but thrived, in the fast and furious world of African business: Narendra Raval, the penniless priest who became a steel baron; Tim Tebeila, the barefoot apple-seller who turned into a mining millionaire; Herman Mashaba, the ‘knocksman’ who went from running dice games and dealing drugs to running a city; Pascal Dozie, the economics student who studied with Mick Jagger ... This is a rich tapestry of stories about the super-wealthy and the qualities that make them so spectacularly successful, in arguably the most challenging economic arena in the world.

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Penguin Random House South Africa

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1776091221

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9781776091225

Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Automate and manage your environment using PowerShell 7.1

By: Chris Dent

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Mastering PowerShell Scripting

Automate and manage your environment using PowerShell 7.1

By: Chris Dent

This complete guide takes you on a tour of PowerShell from the basics to its advanced functionality, helping you automate your tedious and time-consuming system admin tasks Key Features Automate complex tasks, manipulate data, and secure your environment Work with dual code for PowerShell 7 and Windows PowerShell to maintain compatibility with older versions See PowerShell in action, from learning the fundamentals to creating classes, scripts, and modules Book DescriptionPowerShell scripts offer a convenient way to automate various tasks, but working with them can be daunting. Mastering PowerShell Scripting takes away the fear and helps you navigate through PowerShell's capabilities.This extensively revised edition includes new chapters on debugging and troubleshooting and creating GUIs (online chapter). Learn the new features of PowerShell 7.1 by working with parameters, objects, and .NET classes from within PowerShell 7.1. This comprehensive guide starts with the basics before moving on to advanced topics, including asynchronous processing, desired state configuration, using more complex scripts and filters, debugging issues, and error-handling techniques. Explore how to efficiently manage substantial amounts of data and interact with other services using PowerShell 7.1. This book will help you to make the most of PowerShell's automation features, using different methods to parse data, manipulate regular expressions, and work with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).What you will learn Optimize code with functions, switches, and looping structures Test and debug your scripts as well as raising and catching errors Work with objects and operators to test and manipulate data Parse and manipulate different data types Use jobs, runspaces, and runspace pools to run code asynchronously Write .NET classes with ease within PowerShell Create and implement regular expressions in PowerShell scripts Make use of advanced techniques to define and restrict the behavior of parameters Who this book is for This book is for system administrators who want to automate and speed up their processes using PowerShell and Windows PowerShell. You’ll need to know the basics of operating systems, but beginners with no prior experience with PowerShell will have no trouble following along.

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Packt Publishing Ltd

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180020857X

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9781800208575

Chemistry Workbook For Dummies

By: Peter J. Mikulecky,Chris Hren,Christopher R. Hren

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Chemistry Workbook For Dummies

By: Peter J. Mikulecky,Chris Hren,Christopher R. Hren

Hundreds of practice problems to help you conquer chemistry Are you confounded by chemistry? Subject by subject, problem by problem, Chemistry Workbook For Dummies lends a helping hand so you can make sense of this often-intimidating subject. Packed with hundreds of practice problems that cover the gamut of everything you'll encounter in your introductory chemistry course, this hands-on guide will have you working your way through basic chemistry in no time. You can pick and choose the chapters and types of problems that challenge you the most, or you can work from cover to cover. With plenty of practice problems on everything from matter and molecules to moles and measurements, Chemistry Workbook For Dummies has everything you need to score higher in chemistry. Practice on hundreds of beginning-to-advanced chemistry problems Review key chemistry concepts Get complete answer explanations for all problems Focus on the exact topics of a typical introductory chemistry course If you're a chemistry student who gets lost halfway through a problem or, worse yet, doesn't know where to begin, Chemistry Workbook For Dummies is packed with chemistry practice problems that will have you conquering chemistry in a flash!

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Bodyguard: Survival (Book 6)

By: Chris Bradford

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Bodyguard: Survival (Book 6)

By: Chris Bradford

Perfect for fans of Alex Rider and Jason Bourne, this action-packed conclusion to Connor’s third mission sees him evading lethal hunters, both human and animal, in the African plains. Following their heart-pounding, narrow escape at the end of book 5, Ambush, Connor Reeves and the diplomat’s family under his protection are forced to run for their lives through the perilous jungle. With their safari vacation cut short, and a band of heavily armed rebel soldiers in hot pursuit, Connor must use every skill and trick he’s learned during his Guardian training to ensure their survival. But as they fight for their lives, Connor realizes the gunmen are the least of their problems—no amount of bodyguard training can prepare him for the bloodthirsty predators who roam the savanna. Combining pulse-pounding action, diabolical enemies, and an insider's knowledge of the tricks of the trade, the BODYGUARD series is the perfect target for fans of Alex Rider, James Bond, Jack Bauer, and Jason Bourne. Praise for BODYGUARD “Breathtaking action . . . as real as it gets.”—Eoin Colfer, author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series "Bradford has combined Jack Bauer, James Bond and Alex Rider to bring us the action-packed thriller"—Goodreads.com "A gripping page-turner that children won't be able to put down"—Red House

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Penguin

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1524737070

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O-level Physics Teacher's Reference (Yellowreef)

By: Thomas Bond,Chris Hughes

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O-level Physics Teacher's Reference (Yellowreef)

By: Thomas Bond,Chris Hughes

• advanced trade book • complete coverage of all question-types since 2000 • comprehensive “trick” question-types revealed • full set of all possible step-by-step solution approaches • examination reports revealing common mistakes & unusual wrong habits • short side-reading notes • easy-to-implement check-back procedure • complete edition eBook available

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Chemistry Workbook For Dummies

By: Chris Hren,Peter J. Mikulecky

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Chemistry Workbook For Dummies

By: Chris Hren,Peter J. Mikulecky

Take the confusion out of chemistry with hundreds of practice problems Chemistry Workbook For Dummies is your ultimate companion for introductory chemistry at the high school or college level. Packed with hundreds of practice problems, this workbook gives you the practice you need to internalize the essential concepts that form the foundations of chemistry. From matter and molecules to moles and measurements, these problems cover the full spectrum of topics you'll see in class—and each section includes key concept review and full explanations for every problem to quickly get you on the right track. This new third edition includes access to an online test bank, where you'll find bonus chapter quizzes to help you test your understanding and pinpoint areas in need of review. Whether you're preparing for an exam or seeking a start-to-finish study aid, this workbook is your ticket to acing basic chemistry. Chemistry problems can look intimidating; it's a whole new language, with different rules, new symbols, and complex concepts. The good news is that practice makes perfect, and this book provides plenty of it—with easy-to-understand coaching every step of the way. Delve deep into the parts of the periodic table Get comfortable with units, scientific notation, and chemical equations Work with states, phases, energy, and charges Master nomenclature, acids, bases, titrations, redox reactions, and more Understanding introductory chemistry is critical for your success in all science classes to follow; keeping up with the material now makes life much easier down the education road. Chemistry Workbook For Dummies gives you the practice you need to succeed!

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Understanding Laboratory Investigations

A Guide for Nurses, Midwives and Health Professionals

By: Chris Higgins

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Understanding Laboratory Investigations

A Guide for Nurses, Midwives and Health Professionals

By: Chris Higgins

The purpose of this book is to help nurses, midwives and health professionals to better understand how the work of clinical laboratories contributes to patient care. It answers the following questions: Why is this test being ordered on my patient? What sort of sample is required? How is that sample obtained? And most importantly: What is the significance of the test result for my patient? Retaining its accessible and user-friendly style, the aim of this book remains the same: to provide nurses with as much relevant information as possible about the most commonly requested laboratory rests. This is not a book about laboratory technique - its focus is on the clinical significance of test results, and therefore the patient. The third edition is more comprehensive in terms of the number of tests discussed, incorporates colour to aid the accessibility, and includes more paediatric content.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118480120

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Trustee Investment Strategy for Endowments and Foundations

By: Chris Russell

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Trustee Investment Strategy for Endowments and Foundations

By: Chris Russell

Trustees are responsible for the stewardship of assets and for implementing the mission of their endowment or foundation. Almost invariably trustees delegate the management of those assets to agents who are investment professionals. In this increasingly sophisticated and litigious financial world there can be a growing gap of comprehension, exacerbated by mathematics and jargon, between trustees who are responsible and agents who are accountable. This book aims to fill that gap. The book draws on the author's own experience and research and that of generations of investment professionals and academics to explain the fundamentals of investment strategy. Key features are therefore: Foreword by George Keane (founder and former president of Commonfund, won the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award from Foundation & Endowment Money Management) one of the icons of endowment fund management in the US Aimed at professional trustees An holistic approach to strategy Avoidance of jargon and mathematics Focus on principles underlying asset strategy

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0470032227

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How to Do Things with Forms

The Oulipo and Its Inventions

By: Chris Andrews

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How to Do Things with Forms

The Oulipo and Its Inventions

By: Chris Andrews

The Oulipo (Ouvroir de littérature potentielle, or Workshop for Potential Literature) is a literary think tank that brings together writers and mathematicians. Since 1960, its worldwide influence has refreshed ways of making and thinking about literature. How to Do Things with Forms assesses the work of the group, explores where it came from, and envisages its future. Redefining the Oulipo’s key concept of the constraint in a clear and rigorous way, Chris Andrews weighs the roles of craft and imitation in the group’s practice. He highlights the importance of translation for the Oulipo’s writers, explaining how their new forms convey meanings and how these famously playful authors are also moved by serious concerns. Offering fresh interpretations of emblematic Oulipian works such as Georges Perec’s Life: A User’s Manual, Andrews also examines lesser-known texts by Jacques Roubaud, Anne F. Garréta, and Michelle Grangaud. How to Do Things with Forms addresses questions of interest to anyone involved in the making of literature, illuminating how writers decide when to stop revising, the risks and benefits of a project mentality in creative writing, and ways of holding a reader’s interest for as long as possible.

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0228012430

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9780228012436

Flying on Your Own Wings

A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design

By: Chris Heintz

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Flying on Your Own Wings

A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design

By: Chris Heintz

Some have said that if God had wanted us to fly, He would have given us wings. And yet, we were given the ability to dream, to think with our heads, to have courage in our hearts, and to build with our hands. Truly, we have been given everything we need: We really can fly on our own wings! Chris Heintz is a professional aeronautical engineer with a prolific career spanning over 40 years designing and building light aircraft. Recognized worldwide as a uniquely talented and accomplished designer, his aircraft are known and appreciated for their simplicity of construction, pilot-friendly cabins and controllability as well as remarkable performances. Today, Chris Heintz designs are flown throughout the world, mostly by recreational pilots who have assembled their own planes from a kit. His most popular models are also factory-assembled and sold as ready-to-fly sport aircraft on three continents. In FLYING ON YOUR OWN WINGS, Mr. Heintz shares his knowledge and insights into the art and science of light aircraft design. He “walks” readers through the essential understanding and skills required to conceive, develop, build and even test-fly their own personal light airplane. Basic mathematics, essential aerodynamics and stress analysis are just a few of the chapters of this fascinating book. Heintz even provides a sample design to help would-be designers take their first step towards imagining and creating their own wings. Truly a beginner’s guide to everything you need to know in order to achieve that age-old dream: To fly on your own wings!

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Trafford Publishing

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1426982232

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The Computer

By: Chris Oxlade

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The Computer

By: Chris Oxlade

Are you prepared?Whether you work with a special collection in a local archive or museum, in a large national library or managing records for a healthcare agency, an emergency plan is critical to your organization's future. Dadson draws on a decade of experience and award-winning training in this essential practical toolkit, enabling you to respond quickly and effectively to flood, fire and other emergencies. Expert advice is interwoven with cross-sectoral and international case studies drawn from high profile and smaller and medium-sized organizations offering a breadth of relevant experience and advice. Regardless of your time or cost constraints this text will outline exactly how to minimize risk, tackle real emergencies and ensure business continuity. Each chapter guides you through the essentials including:an introduction to emergency planning in the information and heritage sectorsgetting started on your planalarm raising and incident containmentthe recovery operationsalvaging collectionscritical documents such as priority lists, floorplans and disaster kitsbusiness continuity and IT recoveryensuring the plan's efficacyrisk management and disaster prevention.This is the ultimate resource for all those who work with collections in libraries, archives, museums and historic houses internationally, whether large or small. It's also an invaluable tool for records managers in companies, local authorities and healthcare agencies. Lastly it offers a concise introduction to emergency planning and response for international library and information students.

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Heinemann-Raintree Library

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1432938290

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The One Year Hearing His Voice Devotional

365 Days of Intimate Communication with God

By: Chris Tiegreen

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The One Year Hearing His Voice Devotional

365 Days of Intimate Communication with God

By: Chris Tiegreen

This year, learn to listen for the voice of the One who loves you most. We know for sure that God speaks to His people. Throughout the pages of Scripture, He guides, instructs, corrects, inspires, encourages, and reveals. Inspired writers even call Him "the Word." He has always been vocal, and He always will be. But what does He say to you? How does He say it? How can you know when you've heard Him? The One Year Hearing His Voice Devotional, written by acclaimed author Chris Tiegreen, will help you discover patterns and practices you can adopt to hear God better. Listening to God is a process, a journey, and an adventure. He promises that those who seek Him will be rewarded with His presence and His voice. And the words of the living God are powerful and life-changing.

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Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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141436685X

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Thought Experiments

History and Applications for Education

By: Chris Edwards

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Thought Experiments

History and Applications for Education

By: Chris Edwards

Thought experiments do not require a laboratory and need no funding, yet they are responsible for several major intellectual revolutions throughout history. Given their importance, and the way that they immediately engage students, it is surprising that thought experiments are not used more frequently as teaching tools in the academic disciplines. Thought Experiments: History and Applications for Education explains how thought experiments developed and shows how thought experiments can be applied to subjects as varied as theoretical physics, mathematics, politics, personal identity, and ethics. Teachers at all levels and in all disciplines will discover how to use thought experiments effectively in their own classrooms.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1475860765

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Angel of Brassario

By: Chris Grummitt

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Angel of Brassario

By: Chris Grummitt

A sleepy village at the foot of the Alps bears a terrible curse. Fr. Joseph O’Connor is plucked from his comfortable seminary in Ireland and plunged into a nightmare in Lombardy. His Bishop demands he banish the evil besetting the people and raise the region to its former glory. They hatch a plot so bizarre that only by divine intervention is...

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Destiny Image Publishers

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0768405963

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The Joy of Finite Mathematics

The Language and Art of Math

By: Chris P. Tsokos,Rebecca D. Wooten

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The Joy of Finite Mathematics

The Language and Art of Math

By: Chris P. Tsokos,Rebecca D. Wooten

The Joy of Finite Mathematics: The Language and Art of Math teaches students basic finite mathematics through a foundational understanding of the underlying symbolic language and its many dialects, including logic, set theory, combinatorics (counting), probability, statistics, geometry, algebra, and finance. Through detailed explanations of the concepts, step-by-step procedures, and clearly defined formulae, readers learn to apply math to subjects ranging from reason (logic) to finance (personal budget), making this interactive and engaging book appropriate for non-science, undergraduate students in the liberal arts, social sciences, finance, economics, and other humanities areas. The authors utilize important historical facts, pose interesting and relevant questions, and reference real-world events to challenge, inspire, and motivate students to learn the subject of mathematical thinking and its relevance. The book is based on the authors' experience teaching Liberal Arts Math and other courses to students of various backgrounds and majors, and is also appropriate for preparing students for Florida's CLAST exam or similar core requirements. - Highlighted definitions, rules, methods, and procedures, and abundant tables, diagrams, and graphs, clearly illustrate important concepts and methods - Provides end-of-chapter vocabulary and concept reviews, as well as robust review exercises and a practice test - Contains information relevant to a wide range of topics, including symbolic language, contemporary math, liberal arts math, social sciences math, basic math for finance, math for humanities, probability, and the C.L.A.S.T. exam - Optional advanced sections and challenging problems are included for use at the discretion of the instructor - Online resources include PowerPoint Presentations for instructors and a useful student manual

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Academic Press

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0128029854

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9780128029855

The Visual C++ Handbook

By: Chris H. Pappas,William H. Murray

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The Visual C++ Handbook

By: Chris H. Pappas,William H. Murray

A multifaceted resource that shows programmers all the inner workings of the most important tools for the Visual C++ environment. Coverage includes everything from fundamentals to techniques for using the Visual C++ compiler, resource editors, debuggers, profilers, and special tools for creating Windows applications.

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0078821258

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9780078821257

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