This new edition expands coverage to include a wider scope of English structure usage, with new units on: pronoun usage; connecting ideas; sentence punctuation; and comparisons.
"Alexander and Sadiku's sixth edition of Fundamentals of Electric Circuits continues in the spirit of its successful previous editions, with the objective of presenting circuit analysis in a manner that is clearer, more interesting, and easier to understand than other, more traditional texts. Students are introduced to the sound, six-step problem solving methodology in chapter one, and are cons…
"[This book] discussed general terms and examples as financial manager, basic concept underlying corporate finance and emphasize the role of the financial manager as decision maker.'--Adapted from back cover.
The best-selling Fundamentals of Corporate Finance (FCF) has three basic themes that are the central focus of the book: 1) An emphasis on intuition—the authors separate and explain the principles at work on a common sense, intuitive level before launching into any specifics. 2) A unified valuation approach—net present value (NPV) is treated as the basic concept underlying corporate finance.…
For database systems courses in Computer Science This book introduces the fundamental concepts necessary for designing, using, and implementing database systems and database applications. Our presentation stresses the fundamentals of database modeling and design, the languages and models provided by the database management systems, and database system implementation techniques. The book is mean…
Creating stylish sketches by hand is easy and fun with this inspiring guide. Freehand breaks down basic drawing techniques into bite-sized chunks, and reveals their practical application in dazzling examples by today's coolest artists. Over 200 innovative works of art demonstrate all the fundamentals—line, tone, composition, texture, and more—and are presented alongside friendly text explai…
A 256-page deluxe art-and-making-of gift book on the upcoming Walt Disney film, Frankenweenie, directed by Tim Burton.
Based on the ACM model curriculum guidelines, this text covers the fundamentals of computer science required for first year students embarking on a computing degree. Data representation of text, audio, images, and numbers; computer hardware and software, including operating systems and programming languages; data organization topics such as SQL database models - they're all [included]. Progress…
This book teaches ActionScript to both aspiring ActionScript developers and experienced ones who want to upgrade their knowledge to the new version. It details how to use ActionScript through both Flash CS2 and Flex 2 (open source ActionScript developers should also be able to make use of the book). Coverage focuses on essential real world techniques and assumes no previous ActionScript knowled…
It’s tough to remember all the minute details of packaging standards and conversions when you are a designer juggling varied projects. With Forms, Folds & Sizes – Revised, you can just look them up! Including updated information and new topics, this handbook provides designers with all the little details that can make or break a design, such as how much space to leave in the gutter when des…
This fully updated sixth edition of Food and Beverage Cost Control provides students and managers with a wealth of comprehensive resources and the specific tools they need to keep costs low and profit margins high. In order for foodservice managers to control costs effectively, they must have a firm grasp of accounting, marketing, and legal issues, as well as an understanding of food and bevera…
Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics offers comprehensive topical coverage, with varied examples and problems, application of visual component of fluid mechanics, and strong focus on effective learning. The text enables the gradual development of confidence in problem solving. Each important concept is introduced in easy–to–understand terms before more complicated examples are discussed. Continu…
If Raymond Williams' concept of flow challenges the idea of the discrete television text, then convergence destabilizes the notion of television as a discrete object. From viral videos on You Tube to mobile television on smart phones and beyond, TV has overflowed its boundaries. Flow TV examines television in an age of technological, economic, and cultural convergence. Seeking to frame a new se…
For the introductory finance course-undergraduate corporate finance or financial management-required at all undergraduate business schools. Get the picture and develop a fundamental understanding of finance. Students often miss the big picture, viewing finance as a set of unrelated topics, tools, and techniques. In order to help students see the big picture, this text provides an introduction t…
Valuation is at the heart of investing. A considerable part of the information for valuation is in the financial statements. Financial Statement Analysis and Security Valuation, 5 e by Stephen Penman shows students how to extract information from financial statements and use that data to value firms. The 5th edition shows how to handle the accounting in financial statements and use the financia…
Financial Statement Analysis, 9e, emphasizes effective business analysis and decision making by analysts, investors, managers, and other stakeholders of the company. It continues to set the standard (over 8 prior editions and hundreds of thousands in unit book sales) in showing students the keys to effective financial statement analysis. It begins with an overview (chapters 1-2), followed by ac…
Looks at the sources of risk and return in both domestic and foreign financial markets and institutions. Includes analytical techniques to assist students in understanding the operations of modern financial markets and institutions.
Financial Accounting Theory and Analysis: Text and Cases, 11th Edition continues to focus on showing readers how accounting standards directly affect daily decision making on the job. The new edition of this text has been updated and revised to provide students and professionals with the theoretical background they need to keep up with the convergence issues and succeed in today’s increasingl…