Understanding the earth’s climate system has never been more crucial.

At a time when the evidence is stronger than ever that human activity is the primary cause for global climate change, Ruddiman's breakthrough text provides a thorough and multi-disciplinary introduction to the earth’s climate. It offers a clear, engaging, objective portrait of the current state of climate science, including compelling recent findings on global warming and important advances in understanding past climates.

The objective of this book is to assist readers to improve their communication skills in the Korean language. The format of the textbook and the workbook allows the learner to select and focus on any of the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). These skills are connected by a common learning objective in each lesson, enabling the student to build on each through new situations and repetition.

The students learn specific language functions through meaningful practic...

Ik weet wat van wijn is tot stand gekomen onder auspiciën van Stichting Wijn Onderwijs Nederland (SWON), het Wijninformatiecentrum (WIC) en Stichting Dranken Examens Normering (SDEN).

Kinderen met complex trauma (ook gehechtheidstrauma of vroeg ontwikkelingstrauma genoemd) worden in de hulpverlening aangemeld omdat ze moeilijk in de omgang zijn. Hun opvoeders, begeleiders en ouders kunnen een gespecialiseerde handleiding gebruiken om deze kinderen zonder kleerscheuren te helpen opgroeien. Ontwikkelingstaken die bij andere kinderen iets meer 'vanzelf' verlopen, of met slechts kleinere hobbels in de weg, zijn voor deze kinderen soms onoverkomelijke struikelblokken of doen de...

The book is an indispensable companion to all students of biology, but particularly those enrolled in courses concerning experimental design, data analysis, hypothesis testing, research methods, or any practical project work.

This bestselling introductory book offers practical and straightforward guidance on the basics of social research, ideal for anyone who needs to conduct small-scale research projects as part of their undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies. The book provides:* A clear, straightforward introduction to data collection methods and data analysis* Jargon-free coverage of the key issues* Checklists to guide good practice.

The sixth edition has been extensively updated and includes feat...

Alex Rogo is a harried plant manager who has been given 90 days to save his failing factory. If he doesn't improve the plant's performance, corporate headquarters will close it down and hundreds of workers will lose their jobs. It takes a chance meeting with Jonah, a former professor, to help him break out of his conventional thinking and figure out what needs to be done.

As Alex identifies the plant's problems and works with his team to find solutions, the reader gains an understanding of th...

A regional and global approach to world history that highlights society and culture Long praised by instructors and students for its accessible regional chapter structure, readability, and sustained attention to social history, the Eleventh Edition of A History of World Societies includes even more features and tools to engage today's students and save instructors time. This edition includes more help with historical thinking skills, an expanded primary source program in print and online, and...