Undertaking a writing project for assessment can be a challenging prospect for students of all disciplines and especially those new to academic writing in higher education. The unique 12-step approach in this book leads students through the different stages that apply to any form of academic writing - gathering relevant information, processing that information through effective planning, creating the text and developing writing for future assignments including exam writing. The authors follow...

For all courses in quality management, quality engineering, quality technology, and continuous process improvement, in universities, colleges, community colleges, and corporate environments. This practical, student-focused text shows how to focus all of an organization's resources on continuous and simultaneous improvement of quality and productivity - thereby continually improving both performance and competitiveness. It coherently addresses all elements of quality management, including Lean...

For courses in architecture and civil engineering. Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design uses the theory of reinforced concrete design to teach students the basic scientific and artistic principles of civil engineering. The text takes a topic often introduced at the advanced level and makes it accessible to all audiences by building a foundation with core engineering concepts.

The Seventh Edition is up-to-date with the latest Building Code for Structural Concrete, giving students access t...

For introductory courses in Differential Equations. This best-selling text by these well-known authors blends the traditional algebra problem solving skills with the conceptual development and geometric visualization of a modern differential equations course that is essential to science and engineering students. It reflects the new qualitative approach that is altering the learning of elementary differential equations, including the wide availability of scientific computing environments like ...

Engage with key historical and conceptual issues in psychology Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology, 3rd Edition, by Brysbaert & Rastle offers a unique and engaging introduction to key historical and conceptual issues in psychology. The text draws on a broad range of issues and themes, both contemporary and historical, helping you understand the philosophical context from which psychology has emerged as a discipline. Every chapter reflects the newest findings and insights in the fie...

Extensively revised, the updated Study Guide and Solutions Manual contains many more practice problems.

Choosing the right market for your innovation is the first, and trickiest, question for innovators. Research has shown that all too often entrepreneurs don't spend enough time researching the first stage - instead they jump at the first opportunity that looks good, and fail to properly evaluate other opportunities. These common mistakes means that you often choose the wrong market and pursue too many opportunities at once.

For three-semester or four-quarter courses in Calculus for students majoring in mathematics, engineering, or science Clarity and precisionThomas' Calculus helps students reach the level of mathematical proficiency and maturity you require, but with support for students who need it through its balance of clear and intuitive explanations, current applications, and generalized concepts. In the 14th SI Edition, new co-author Christopher Heil (Georgia Institute of Technology) partners with author ...

Gain consulting insights into business decision-making in today's environmentBusiness and Management Consulting, 6th Edition, by Wickham and Wilcock, first published as Management Consulting over 20 years ago to guide students through the consultancy process. This edition, renamed Business and Management Consulting, reflects the way in which the consulting world has changed over the past two decades - new digital technologies have made information more accessible and changed the way businesse...

Introduction to Health Psychology, fifth edition, is a comprehensive guide on the subject, linking theory to real-world examples.

With its popular structure, increased use of case studies, and learning tools, it is a must-have edition guaranteed to keep your students engaged.

• The edition retains its popular structure of the three multi-chaptered sections, 'Being and Staying Healthy', 'Becoming Ill', and 'Being Ill', essentially helping you maintain your teaching structure.

• A final sec...