Understand the fundamental practices of modern software engineering. Software Engineering, 10th Edition, Global Edition, by Ian Sommerville, provides you with a solid introduction to the crucial subject of software programming and development. As computer systems have come to dominate our technical growth in recent years, they have also come to permeate the foundations of the world's major industries.

This text lays out the fundamental concepts of this vast, constantly growing subject area in...

Comprehensively covers new and existing methods for the design and analysis of composites structures with damage present Provides efficient and accurate approaches for analysing structures with holes and impact damageIntroduces a new methodology for fatigue analysis of compositesProvides design guidelines, and step by step descriptions of how to apply the methods, along with evaluation of their accuracy and applicabilityIncludes problems and exercisesAccompanied by a website hosting lecture s...

Bioanalysis of Pharmaceuticals: Sample Preparation, Separation Techniques and Mass Spectrometry is the first student textbook on the separation science and mass spectrometry of pharmaceuticals present in biological fluids with an educational presentation of the principles, concepts and applications. It discusses the chemical structures and properties of low- and high-molecular drug substances; the different types of biological samples and fluids that are used; how to prepare the samples by ex...

This is a fast-paced adventure for readers of all ages by bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, master of fantasy fiction. Here, in a school for the magically gifted, your talent could cost you your life...Joel is fascinated by the magic of Rithmatics, but few have the gift and he is not one of them. Undaunted, he persuades Professor Fitch to teach him magical theory. Joel can't infuse his protective lines and circles with power, or bring his chalk-drawn creatures to life, but he's quick to m...

A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel - a black man charged with the rape of a white girl. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with exuberant humour the irrationality of adult attitudes to race and class in the Deep South of the thirties. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina of one man's struggle for justice.

The book describes what it means to say the world is complex and explores what that means for managers, policy makers and individuals. The first part of the book is about the theory and ideas of complexity. This is explained in a way that is thorough but not mathematical.

It compares differing approaches, and also provides a historical perspective, showing how such thinking has been around since the beginning of civilisation. It emphasises the difference between a complexity worldview and the...

Para jóvenes y adultos que quieran conocer la cultura española a través de su historia, política, economía, manifestaciones artísticas y costumbres. Nivel B1 - B2 del MCER. La nueva edición incluye las soluciones a las actividades con explicaciones para poder ampliar algunos temas y abordar diferentes puntos de vista. Ideal para cursos de lengua y civilización y clases de cultura y conversación. Incluye también doce audiciones descargables que ayudan a explotar las actividades del l...

Fourth edition of the book in English Annotation.Intended as an intensive course for those who have just started to learn Chinese. The book consists of 40 lessons and eight reviews.

A powerful and inspiring book from the founders of IDEO, the award-winning design firm, on unleashing the creativity that lies within each and every one of us. Too often, companies and individuals assume that creativity and innovation are the domain of the 'creative types'. But two of the foremost experts in innovation, design and creativity on the planet show us that each and every one of us is creative.

In an entertaining and inspiring narrative that draws on countless stories from their wo...

For courses in digital circuits, digital systems (including design and analysis), digital fundamentals, digital logic, and introduction to computers Digital Fundamentals, Eleventh Edition, continues its long and respected tradition of offering students a strong foundation in the core fundamentals of digital technology, providing basic concepts reinforced by plentiful illustrations, examples, exercises, and applications. The text's teaching and learning resources include an Instructor's Manual...