For courses in undergraduate Macroeconomics courses. A modern approach to teaching macroeconomics Macroeconomics uses a thoroughly modern approach by building macroeconomic models from microeconomic principles. As such, it is consistent with the way that macroeconomic research is conducted today. This approach allows for deeper insights into economic growth processes and business cycles-the key…
With the sixteenth edition of Financial and Managerial Accounting: The Basis for Business Decisions, the Williams author team continues to be a solid foundation for students who are learning basic accounting concepts. In this revision, the authors have added to and refined the coverage of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), particularly in Chapter 15 ("Global Business and Accoun…
Exploring Engineering, Fourth Edition: An Introduction to Engineering and Design, winner of a 2017 Textbook Excellence Award (Texty), presents the emerging challenges engineers face in a wide range of areas as they work to help improve our quality of life. In this classic textbook, the authors explain what engineers actually do, from the fundamental principles that form the basis of their work …
For one-semester courses on network security for computer science, engineering, and CIS majors, this text provides a practical, up-to-date, and comprehensive survey of network-based and Internet-based security applications and standards.
For courses in computer/network security Computer Security: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition, is ideal for courses in Computer/Network Security. The need for education in computer security and related topics continues to grow at a dramatic rate--and is essential for anyone studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Written for both an academic and professional audience, the 4th Edit…
Exploring the concepts involved in planning events, this study is designed to develop an understanding of the key issues which include: management, logistics, staging, marketing, promotion and post-event evaluation.
Instrumentation and Control Systems addresses the basic principles of modern instrumentation and control systems, including examples of the latest devices, techniques and applications in a clear and readable style. Unlike the majority of books in this field, only a minimal prior knowledge of mathematical methods is assumed. The book focuses on providing a comprehensive introduction to the subje…
Universal Principles of Design is the first comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia of design.
Preface -- Visual walk-through -- The financial statements -- Transaction analysis -- Accrual accounting & income -- Internal control & cash -- Short-term investments & receivables -- Inventory & cost of goods sold -- Plant assets, natural resources, & intangibles -- Long-term investments & the time value of money -- Liabilities -- Stockholders' equity -- Evaluating performance: earnings qualit…
An excellent resource for investors, Modern Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis, 9th Edition examines the characteristics and analysis of individual securities as well as the theory and practice of optimally combining securities into portfolios. A chapter on behavioral finance is included, aimed to explore the nature of individual decision making. A chapter on forecasting expected returns,…
This introduction to investigative journalism explains how investigative journalism should be understood within the framework of the mass media, how it relates to the legal system, the place of ethics, and the influence of technologies.
"MATLAB is a globally available standard computational tool for engineers and scientists. This text covers the major capabilities of MATLAB that are useful for beginning students." -- Provided by publisher.
Financial Accounting Theory provides a thorough presentation of financial accounting theories. This new edition continues to include considerable coverage of accounting standards oriented to IASB standards as well as major U.S. accounting standards. While the text discussion concentrates on relating standards to the theoretical framework of the book, the coverage provides students with exposure…