For courses in introductory statistics.

Classic, yet contemporary; theoretical, yet applied—McClave & Sincich’s Statistics gives you the best of both worlds. This text offers a trusted, comprehensive introduction to statistics that emphasises inference and integrates real data throughout. The authors stress the development of statistical thinking, the assessment of credibility, and value of the inferences made from data. This edition is extensively revised with an eye on clearer, more con...

"In this compact and lively book, Jeff Kingston - one of the most lucid analysts of Japan today - takes readers on a fascinating journey through this country's contemporary history, exploring the key developments and forces, both at home and abroad, that are shaping Japan in the 21st century"--

From ancient times, mathematics has developed side-by-side with physics; only in the last two hundred years they came apart as different branches of science. Extensive use of mathematics in other sciences, such as biology, chemistry, economics, pharmacology, environmental and social sciences is even more recent. Nowadays, knowledge of mathematical techniques is indispensable also for students and researchers in these fields.

The series of textbooks “Mathematics that Works” presents mathem...

This book is available as open access through the Bloomsbury Open programme and is available on www.bloomsburycollections.com. Sociolinguistic evidence is an undervalued resource for social theory. In this book, Jan Blommaert uses contemporary sociolinguistic insights to develop a new sociological imagination, exploring how we construct and operate in online spaces, and what the implications of this are for offline social practice.

Taking Emile Durkheim's concept of the 'social fact' (social ...

The Integrated Chinese Volume 2 Workbook is designed to be used alongside the Volume 1 Textbook. Equal emphasis is given to the core language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

New to the 4th Edition:

New pinyin and tone exercises in each lesson for pronunciation practice

Extra writing exercises

Lesson opener checklists that let students track their learning

Exercises are labeled as interpretive, interpersonal, or presentation according to the ACTFL 21st Century Skills Map f...

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 Edition continues to set the standard for computer security with a balanced presentation of principles ...

Fundamental theories and concepts for understanding how business is done in Europe, linked to the current European business environment through a range of up-to-date case studies and examples.

- Gaat uit van het didactische concept van Werken met Logistiek;

- behandelt strategische én operationele thema's;

- bevat een nieuw hoofdstuk over Omni-channel distributie.

Fysieke distributie behandelt zowel de strategische als de operationele onderwerpen binnen de distributielogistiek. Het boek is opgebouwd volgens het succesvolle didactische concept van Werken met Logistiek . Op overzichtelijke wijze komen de drie deelsystemen van de fysieke distributie aan bod: voorraadbeheer en DRP, m...

Al ruim vijftig jaar zijn Prisma woordenboeken de beste keus voor de middelbare school. Elk voorjaar verschijnt een nieuwe editie, gecontroleerd en bijgewerkt door ervaren lexicografen en vertalers. Voordelig en robuust uitgevoerd.

Compleet: het pocketwoordenboek met de meeste trefwoorden, voorbeeldzinnen en vertalingen; inclusief compacte grammatica.

Betrouwbaar: samengesteld door vakmensen, aanbevolen door docenten.

Actueel: de nieuwste woorden en uitdrukkingen, zoals `obees' en `superfood'.

Helder:  nieuwe, ruime typografie en handige zoekhulpje...