For most of his life (1898-1982), Maria Montessori’s son, Mario Montessori, was his mother’s dedicated companion and collaborator. And he was indeed her interpreter – both literally during her life and substantively after her death in 1952.

The first section of the book, Theory to Practice, consists of essays which explore significant theoretical aspects. In the second section, Practice to Theory, we explore specific aspects of Montessori educational practice which then illuminate theor...

Bioprocess Engineering Principles, Third Edition provides a solid introduction to bioprocess engineering for students with a limited engineering background. The book explains process analysis from an engineering perspective using worked examples and problems that relate to biological systems. Application of engineering concepts is illustrated in areas of modern biotechnology, such as recombinant protein production, bioremediation, biofuels, drug development, and tissue engineering, as well as...

Leading you from the fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry right through to cutting-edge research at the frontiers of the subject, Inorganic Chemistry is the ideal course companion for the duration of your degree.

Introduction to Food Engineering, Sixth Edition brings a much more in-depth and didactic presentation of classic food engineering topics, such as the relationship of engineering to the chemistry, microbiology, nutrition and processing of foods. The book brings more quantitative analyses and problem-solving content, adding more descriptive topics at the end of each chapter to facilitate teaching and student comprehension. Topics cover engineering fundamentals, principles of food processing and...

Illustrations drawn from real specimens, presented in surface-to-deep dissection sequence, set Grant’s Atlas of Anatomy apart as the most accurate illustrated reference available for learning human anatomy and referencing in dissection lab. A recent edition featured re-colorization of the original Grant’s Atlas images from high-resolution scans, also adding a new level of organ luminosity and tissue transparency. The dissection illustrations are supported by descriptive text legends with ...

Familiarise yourself with the essential accounting and finance principles for business decision-making Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists, 13th edition by Peter Atrill and Eddie McLaney is a highly accessible introduction to the principles and practice of accounting and finance, and is the gold standard textbook for anyone studying these subjects as part of a different course. You will explore the major financial statements, what they contain, and why they are useful in business, and ...

This book is a hands-on manual for crafting and conducting useful experiments in real-life settings.

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance offers a practical introduction to modern-day core finance principles. The text arms you with a problem-solving methodology, real-life financial management practices, and an overarching valuation framework that you can apply in your future career.

Updated with new data, examples and exercises, the 6th Edition gives you the opportunity to practice and apply course concepts. It also connects you to the latest financial issues and policy in today's world of busi...

Magill’s Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications introduces the study of motor learning and control to students pursuing careers in exercise science, physical education, and other movement-oriented fields. Each chapter presents motor learning and control as a set of principles and guidelines based on research evidence. Recent scholarship is interpreted and used to explore core concepts and basic theory.

Application Problems guide students to consider real-world applications of...

Principles of Comparative Politics by William R. Clark, Matt Golder, and Sona N. Golder offers a view into the rich world of comparative inquiry, research, and scholarship. The Fourth Edition of this groundbreaking book gives readers meaningful insight into how cross-national comparison is actually conducted and why it matters.