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NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills is the ideal resource for exploring a career in the construction industry. Designed, written and reviewed by industry experts, the program features a highly visual design and technical tips from leading professionals, as well as numerous review and assessment questions.The 6th Edition features expanded coverage of math, construction drawings and the latest hand and power tools. Content has been reorganized to ensure a progressive understanding of concepts. New color-coded tabs help you quickly navigate to the information you're looking for. And review questions and assessments help you stay on track throughout the course.

Guide teachers to help all PreK-8 learners make sense of mathematics Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally illustrates how children learn mathematics, and then shows pre-service teachers the most effective methods of teaching PreK-8 math through hands-on, problem-based activities. As teacher candidates engage with the activities, they boost their own knowledge of the math and learn concrete, developmentally appropriate ways to incorporate problem-based tasks in their classrooms. Examples of real student work and new common challenges and misconception tables allow readers to visualize good mathematics instruction and assessment that supports and challenges all learners. An important reference to consult throughout a teaching career, this book reflects the Common Core State Standards and NCTMGÇÖs Principles to Actions, as well as current research and coverage of the latest teaching technology. Also available with MyLab Education MyLabGäó is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. The interactive, authentic application exercises, video examples, math practice, and self-check assessments in MyLab Education for Elementary and Middle School Mathematics help future teachers build their understanding of math content and pedagogy. Learn more about MyLab Education.

For courses in computer programming in Java. Provide a step-by-step introduction to programming in Java Starting Out with Java: From Control Structures through Objects provides a step-by-step introduction to programming in Java. Gaddis covers procedural programmingGÇôcontrol structures and methodsGÇôbefore introducing object-oriented programming to ensure that students understand fundamental programming and problem-solving concepts. As with all Gaddis texts, every chapter contains clear and easy-to-read code listings, concise and practical real-world examples, and an abundance of exercises. With the 7th Edition, JavaFX has replaced Swing as the standard GUI library for Java in chapters that focus on GUI development. The Swing and Applet material from the previous edition is available online. Also available with MyLab Programming MyLabGäó is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.With MyLab Programming, students work through hundreds of short, auto-graded coding exercises and receive immediate and helpful feedback based on their work. Learn more about MyLab Programming.

For introductory courses in criminal investigation.Blending theory and practice in criminal investigationCriminal Investigation: The Art and the Science GÇô by nationally recognized criminal investigation expert Michael Lyman GÇô is a clear, thorough examination of the fundamentals of criminal investigation and forensic science, as currently practiced throughout the US. It explores past experiences of investigators alongside forensic and technological innovations. Paralleling the steps of the criminal investigation, the 9th edition has been extensively updated with new and revised material, a new chapter on investigating officer-involved shootings, and updated case studies and graphics.Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science, 9th Edition, is also available via RevelGäó, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Learn more.

For pre-service teacher candidates studying to work with students and individuals with exceptionalities. An informative, accessible, and interesting introduction to the ongoing story of special education. Special education is an ongoing story of peopleGÇöof exceptional children, of the families of children with special needs, and of the teachers who work with them. Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education focuses on 15 experienced teachers to give readers first-person insight into this diverse field. It also details, step-by-step, how special educators use highly effective, research-based practices to promote student achievement in their classrooms. The 11th Edition includes new information that reflects the current professional practices, trends, and research that define the exciting and ever-evolving field of special education.

Research-based classroom and content strategies for the inclusive classroom. The Inclusive Classroom: Strategies for Effective Differentiated Instruction, Sixth Edition captures the best of inclusion practices. Using a non-categorical approach, Mastropieri and Scruggs explain the fundamentals of inclusive teaching, the most effective general teaching practices, and ways to differentiate instruction for specific content areas. Targeted teaching strategies show ways to improve all students' memory, attention, motivation, study skills, and peer interaction. Research Highlights features validate strategies and demonstrate why particular techniques are best practice. Filled with classroom-ready tips and checklists, this revision includes an expanded chapter on Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), more coverage of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and the latest strategies relating to academic success. Also available with MyLab Education MyLabGäó Education is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with the text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students see key concepts demonstrated through real classroom video footage, practice what they learn, test their understanding, and receive feedback to guide their learning and ensure they master key learning outcomes.

For undergraduate courses in management information systemsA modern, case study-based exploration of Management Information Systems Information Systems Today: Managing in the Digital World opens each chapter with a case study so students can quickly understand how and why information systems are essential in today's evolving business landscape. The authors selected cases that highlight real-world companies, technologies, and issues that illuminate the chapter topics. Aligning major concepts with the latest trends, the 9th Edition expands its exploration of the ways digital density and the API economy, mobile and cloud computing, social media, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things affect information systems.This title is also available digitally as a standalone Pearson eText, or via MyLab MIS, which includes the Pearson eText. Contact your Pearson rep for more information.MyLab® empowers you to reach every student. This flexible digital platform combines unrivaled content, online assessments, and customizable features so you can personalize learning and improve results, one student at a time. Learn more about MyLab MIS.Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook available within MyLab that lets students read, highlight, take notes, and review key vocabulary all in one place. For instructors not using MyLab, Pearson eText can also be adopted on its own as the main course material. Learn more about Pearson eText or contact your rep for purchase options.

Organizational Behaviour, 11th edition is well-known for its accessible content around themes such as people's behaviour, personality study, and communication, challenging students to explore these concepts drawing from their personal, everyday experiences and helping them develop their critical understanding of the organisational environment.

Find out how to nurture your intuition and intuitive intelligence so you can make quicker and more accurate decisions in fast-moving situations with limited information, gain insights into other peoples states of mind, motives and intentions, sense whats the right thing to do when youre ethically challenged, and seek out creative solutions to your decisions and dilemmas.

Criminal Law (Longman Law series), 8th Edition, by William Wilson and Laura Lammasniemi, combines coverage of the core legal principles with discussion of the theories and academic debates that underpin the subject. Enhance your understanding of criminal law and make use of the reading references to pertinent academic articles, hypothetical case examples that clarify complex issues, and end-of-chapter summaries.

This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives students the flexibility to take only what they need to class and add their own notes-all at an affordable price. For courses in personal health (health & kinesiology). Mindful students equal successful students The 3rd Edition of My Health delivers the latest in personal health, including a new mindfulness theme where research on the benefits of mindfulness practices and the tools to incorporate them in all aspects of health are included in new modules. The book's modular organization allows students to focus on learning the core material they need to know, while Learning Outcomes and review questions provide immediate feedback on what they've learned, allowing them to customize their study plan. Meanwhile, a concise text and a comprehensive supplements package allow instructors to zero in on what students need--without the jargon--making personal health courses more rewarding. Also available with Mastering Health Mastering(TM) is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools developed to engage students and emulate the office-hour experience, Mastering personalizes learning and often improves results for each student. NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; Mastering(TM) Geography does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering Geography, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the loose-leaf version of the text and Mastering Geography, search for: 0134738268 / 9780134738260 My Health, Books a la Carte Plus MasteringHealth with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 3/e

For introductory courses in animal science.Long-standing leader for introductory animal science coursesBest-selling Scientific Farm Animal Production: An Introduction to Animal Science is the single best integrated resource combining a strong disciplinary focus with best practices in production for the major livestock and poultry industries. A detailed study of eight primary livestock industries is examined along with market forces affecting demand across the supply chain as well as related societal issues and challenges. The 12th edition has updated industry data and insights, improved graphics and images, and simplified material adding greater meaning for students without a livestock production background.

Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy provides a collection of collaborative learning, inquiry-based activities for use in introductory astronomy courses. These activities were created using educational research and designed to lead you to deeper, more complete understanding through a series of structured questions. The questions prompt you to use reasoning to identify and correct misconceptions. All content has been extensively field tested and responds to reviewer demand, numerous interviews and nationally conducted workshops.

Compilers: Principles, Techniques and Tools, known to professors, students, and developers worldwide as the "Dragon Book," is available in a new edition. Every chapter has been completely revised to reflect developments in software engineering, programming languages, and computer architecture that have occurred since 1986, when the last edition published. The authors, recognizing that few readers will ever go on to construct a compiler, retain their focus on the broader set of problems faced in software design and software development.

NOTE: This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives you the flexibility to take only what you need to class and add your own notes -- all at an affordable price. For loose-leaf editions that include MyLab(TM) or Mastering(TM), several versions may exist for each title and registrations are not transferable. You may need a Course ID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use MyLab or Mastering products. For introductory Nutrition courses for Majors. Move students beyond memorization with a functional approach to nutrition The Science of Nutrition helps students master tough nutrition concepts while providing rich support to save instructors time. This best-selling, thoroughly current, research-based nutrition text is uniquely organized around the highly regarded functional approach, which organizes vitamins and minerals based on their functions within the body and is easily seen in the organization of the micronutrient (vitamin and mineral) chapters. The 5th Edition includes the most up-to-date scientific research in the field of nutrition, an increased emphasis on nutrition and disease content, and new icons in the margins directing students to Oregon State University's FoodHero.org. The text covers key concepts in nutrition with new and updated Focus Figures; updated Nutri-Case case studies; and Nutrition Concept Videos, which feature author Janice Thompson explaining difficult course concepts. Additionally, instructors can assign updated NutriTool activities and autogradable MyDietAnalysis Personalized Dietary Analysis activities in Mastering Nutrition Also available with Mastering Nutrition By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, Mastering personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.Mastering Nutrition includes single-sign-on access to MyDietAnalysis software to give students the tools to track their diet and activity and run reports on various macro- and micro-nutrients consumption. NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; Mastering Nutrition does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with Mastering Nutrition, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the loose-leaf version of the text and Mastering Nutrition, search for: 0135217261 / 9780135217269The Science of Nutrition, Loose-Leaf Edition Plus Mastering Nutrition with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0135210925 / 9780135210925 The Science of Nutrition, Loose-Leaf Edition 0135180880 / 9780135180884 Mastering Nutrition with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for The Science of Nutrition

A practical step-by-step guide to building your digital transformation master plan The Digital Transformation Canvas by Marc K Peter will help you find your way through the seven steps of digital transformation for your organisation with its structured and practical approach to the subject. Key features include: multiple checklists and templates you can use in your organisation short case studies in each chapter to help you further engage with the subject and understand the objectives over 80 illustrations to support your understanding of how to apply content into practice The Digital Transformation Canvas will not only help you work with teams to drive a bottom-up strategy, but you will also be able to agree on key strategic initiatives with senior management for a top-down approach too, and identify new market potential and strategic projects.

Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual is designed for students in health-related programs and the fast-paced, 1-semester A&P course. The 27 full-color, hands-on laboratory exercises include the Histology Atlas and offer easy-to-follow activities, checklists of materials, Pre-Lab Quizzes, learning objectives and review sheets. The lab manual is written to compliment Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 13th Edition and can be used with any 1-semester text. The 8th Edition uses an intuitive design, clarifies lecture concepts, covers terminology and review questions, and streamlines content in tables.

American Sign Language is a rich and complex language. Recently declared as an official language and recognized by 48 states as a foreign language, more and more high school teachers across the country are teaching American Sign Language as an elective. Learning American Sign Language: Levels I & II - Beginning &Intermediate is designed to prepare teachers to successfullyinteract with American Sign Language (ASL) users. Lessons are structured around language needed for common-life situations, and examples are presented in the form of dialogues coupled with grammar and vocabulary instruction. Information is also included about the culture of deaf people in the United States. Learners will discover that the book: Contains lessons designed around the conversational language needed for common life situations. Illustrates hundreds of sentences and vocabulary with over 2,000 high quality colorized drawings that aid in study and memory. Contains over 100 grammar and cultural notes, 72 exercises, and charts of the American Manual Alphabet (Finger spelling) and ASL number system. Teaches the rules of ASL in a natural order that is predictable and compatible with everyday language of native users of American Sign Language. Incorporates information about the cultural lives of Deaf people in the United States. Is supported by a video demonstrating all the conversations and important structures in the text. Order the Video! Video to Accompany American Sign Language, 2/eOrder No. 0-205-27554-0 American Sign Language students will find themselves captivated and entertained by this state-of-the-art Video that presents all 72 dialogues and each key structure from the text in a clear and natural way. Four internationally known Deaf actors animate the dialogues bringing life to the illustrations in the text allowing students to preview and review instructional materials at home to enhance their classroom learning. About the authors: Tom Humphries is Associate Director of the Teacher Education Program and also teaches in the Department of Communication at the University of California, San Diego. He is currently coordinating a program to train teachers of deaf children using a bilingual approach. Prior to this he taught at Gallaudet University in the Department of English for several years and later served as an Associate Dean for the San Diego Community College District where he coordinated the development of an ASL program and an interpreter-training program. He holds a Ph.D. in Cross Cultural Communication and Language Learning. Dr. Humphries is co-author with Carol Padden of Deaf in America: Voices from a Culture and several other books and articles related to ASL and the culture of Deaf people. Carol Padden is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, San Diego where she teachers courses on language, culture and media. She is a graduate of Georgetown University and received a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of California, San Diego. Her recent research includes studies of reading development in young deaf children and she has written extensively about the cultural lives of Deaf people in the United States. She received a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship, in addition to numerous other awards and grants for her work. In addition to the books she has co-authored with Tom Humphries, she has published several other books and articles on American Sign Language structure. Humphries & Padden (Learning American Sign Language, 2e).