A surprising assessment of the ways that virtual worlds are entangled with human psychology Proteus, the mythical sea god who could alter his appearance at will, embodies one of the promises of online games: the ability to reinvent oneself. Yet inhabitants of virtual worlds rarely achieve this liberty, game researcher Nick Yee contends. Though online games evoke freedom and escapism, Yee shows that virtual spaces perpetuate social norms and stereotypes from the offline world, transform play i...

Build a strong foundation on the principles and procedures of modern forensic science. Forensic Science, 4th edition, Global Edition, by Andrew Jackson, Julie Jackson, Harry Mountain, and Daniel Brearley, is a perfect introductory guide for newcomers to the field. Its learner-friendly text guides you through the entire process of conducting forensic science.

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Engineering Mathematics is the unparalleled undergraduate textbook for students of electrical, electronic, communications and systems engineering. Tried and tested over many years, this widely used textbook is now in its 5th edition, having been fully updated and revised. This new edition includes an even greater emphasis on the application of mathematics within a range of engineering contexts.

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Introduction to Organic Chemistry, 6th Global Edition provides an introduction to organic chemistry for students who require the fundamentals of organic chemistry as a requirement for their major. It is most suited for a one semester organic chemistry course. In an attempt to highlight the relevance of the material to students, the authors place a strong emphasis on showing the interrelationship between organic chemistry and other areas of science, particularly the biological and health scien...

Ed Sarafino and Timothy Smith draw from the research and theory of multiple disciplines in order to effectively demonstrate how psychology and health impact each other. The newly updated 9th Edition of Health Psychology: Biopsychsocial Interactions includes a broader picture of health psychology by presenting cross-cultural data. Furthermore, international examples are also included to further explore the psychologist's perspective of health issues around the world and highlight what works in...

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For undergraduate and MBA cost or management accounting courses. Horngren's Cost Accounting spells out the cost accounting market and continues to innovate by consistently integrating the most current practice and theory into the text. This acclaimed, market-leading text emphasises the basic theme of "different costs for different purposes," and reaches beyond cost accounting procedures to consider concepts, analyses, and management.

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Kompetent kommunizieren im Beruf - mit dem neuen Wirtschaftslehrwerk DaF im Unternehmen für Erwachsene sind Lernende bestens dafür vorbereitet. Das Buch trainiert die wichtisten berufssprachlichen Kompetenzen sowie die Redemittel und den Wortschatz aus Alltag und Beruf kennen. Die kurzen und klar strukturierten Lektionen bieten viele Übungen. Die Aufgaben zu den telc-Berufsprüfungen und BULATS sind integriert.

Basisboek Duurzame Ontwikkeling biedt studenten een brede introductie op duurzame ontwikkeling. Het boek is gericht op studenten van alle disciplines in het hoger onderwijs. Het beschrijft duurzame ontwikkeling op een evenwichtige manier, rekening houdend met people, planet en profit/prosperity. Het boek heeft oog voor de mondiale kant van duurzame ontwikkeling en de toekomstaspecten ervan. Basisboek Duurzame Ontwikkeling is tot stand gekomen in nauwe samenwerking met meer dan dertig docenten...

Financieel management van non-profit organisaties biedt een uitgebreid overzicht van het vakgebied inclusief de nieuwste ontwikkelingen. Het zet de belangrijkste theoretische perspectieven op een rij en belicht de toepassing in de Nederlandse praktijk.

Waarom kiezen voor Financieel management van non-profit organisaties?

* Uitgebreid overzicht van de benodigde theorieën;

* bevat de nieuwste ontwikkelingen;

* met aandacht voor thema's als ethisch management.

In dit boek wordt financieel manageme...