Offers an introduction to sociology text that applies and relates key sociological concepts and theories to the forces of globalization-forces shaping virtually every aspect of daily life. This book discusses forces such as social robotics, social relationships in the digital age , mass surveillance and the industrial food system.

PRINCIPLES OF INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS, 7th Edition, places an emphasis on operating principles of each type of instrument, its optimal area of application, its sensitivity, its precision, and its limitations. You'll also learn about elementary analog and digital electronics, computers, and the treatment of analytical data. The book companion website has supplemental tutorials on instrumental methods, Excel files of data analysis and simulations of analytical techniques to help you visualize imp...

Master organic chemistry with the help of this proven best-seller! John McMurry's ORGANIC CHEMISTRY is consistently praised as the most clearly written book available for the course. In John McMurry's words: "I wrote this book because I love writing. I get great pleasure and satisfaction from taking a complicated subject, turning it around until I see it clearly from a new angle, and then explaining it in simple words." Through his lucid writing and ability to show the beauty and logic of org...

This applied, student-oriented approach emphasizes how to think and act like a successful manager as students examine the fundamentals of employee behavior. Updated learning features and chapter-opening "Real-World Challenges," the latest research findings and revised content all reflect today's most recent changes in organizational behavior(OB).

Current, applied examples from well-known organizations work with in-chapter cases, self-assessments, video cases and exercises to create a reader-f...

TRANSPORTATION: A SUPPLY CHAIN PERSPECTIVE, 9E equips you with a solid understanding of what is arguably the most critical and complex component of global supply chains. You learn the fundamental role and importance of transportation in companies and society as you study the complex environment of transportation service. The authors provide an overview of the operating and service characteristics, cost structure, and challenges providers of transportation face.

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Study more effectively and improve your performance at exam time with this comprehensive guide! Written by Susan McMurry, the Study Guide and Solutions Manual provide answers and explanations to all in-text and end-of-chapter exercises. Content has been updated to match the new in-text and end-of-chapter exercises.

Stewart/Redlin/Watson's best-selling PRECALCULUS: MATHEMATICS FOR CALCULUS, 8th INTERNATIONAL METRIC EDITION with WebAssign digital resources prepares students to succeed in future calculus courses. This best-selling author team emphasizes problem-solving and mathematical modeling as this edition presents concepts with unparalleled clarity and precision. Updated content and revised learning features remove barriers for a carefully planned, inclusive learning experience.

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Using a reader-friendly style and straightforward, interesting approach, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A LOGISTICS PERSPECTIVE, 11E blends logistics theory with practical applications. The latest content highlights emerging issues, technology developments, and global changes in the constantly evolving field of supply chain management today. This digital edition examines today's real companies and how public and private organizations are responding to the continual pressure to modernize and transfo...

Greek philosophers were among the first to contemplate how the world outside of us is represented inside of us. Henley's HERGENHAHN'S AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY, 9th Edition, examines the philosophical questions about the influence of nature and nurture -- experience and environment -- and the nature and existence of the human mind and brain. It explains that most of the "big questions" that still concern psychologists today are manifestations of themes that have recurred fo...

Now in its sixth edition, Business Analysis and Valuation: IFRS Standards edition has successfully taught students how to interpret IFRS-based financial statements for more than twenty years. With the help of international cases, the authors illustrate the use of financial data in various valuation tasks and motivate students to build a thorough understanding of theoretical approaches and their practical application.