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Author : Marilyn Stokstad
Edition : 3
Number of Pages : 288
Publisher : Prentice Hall
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Product Description Art History Portable Edition by Marilyn Stokstad offers exactly the same content as Art History, Third Edition but in smaller individual booklets for maximum student portability. The combined six segment set consists of four booklets that correspond to major periods in Western art and two that cover global art. Each book is available individually, making them ideal for courses focused on individual periods. Book 6: Art History: Eighteenth to Twenty-First Century can be used for such courses as: -
Eighteenth-Century Art in Europe and the Americas -
Nineteenth-Century Art in Europe and the United States -
Modern Art in Europe and the Americas, 1900-1945 -
The International Scene Since 1945 Book 1: Art History: Ancient Art Book 2: Art History: Medieval Art Book 3: Art History: A View of the World, Part One: Asian, African, and Islamic Art and Art of the Americas Book 4: Art History: Fourteenth to Seventeenth Century Art Book 5: Art History: A View of the World, Part Two: Asian, African, and Oceanic Art and Art of the Americas Book 6: Art History: Eighteenth to Twenty-First Century Related Search : 18th 21st , series bk , book 6  |
Author : Project Management Institute
Edition : 3
Number of Pages : 380
Publisher : Project Management Institute
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Product Description A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)—2000 Edition is now available in eight additional languages to help project managers around the world. Each of PMI’s official translations includes a bilingual glossary of newly translated and standardized project management terminology. This allows candidates to study the guide in the same language in which they plan to take the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam. PMI undertook a rigorous, year-long process to ensure the maximum effectiveness of each official translation. Each translation team included qualified bilingual PMPs as well as professional translators and editors. Official translations: Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Korean, German and Italian. Customer reviews Good intent, poor execution, must read regardless  by .. Sinesie Somosan (Victoria, BC, Canada)
This review is for the 3rd edition of the PMBOK.
I used the book to study for the PMP exam as my main study source together with Rita's PMP Exam Prep book.
The intent of the book is great. The concepts in the book are sound and undoubtedly useful, after you decipher them :), but the writing is just so poor and so unnecessarily complicated, that makes the reading a real pain. I guess it is what you typically get when books are written by committees. There is a lot of duplication, and also many mistakes... way too many.
Regardless, if you really want to truly understand PMI's take on PM you need to read and understand the book. Just keep in mind that it is a model after all for project management and that in reality each situation requires proper judgement of what should be used out if it, at what extent, and so forth.
In the end, the content of the book did help me learn a lot, pass the exam and become a much better project manager. No question about this.
A final note, keep in mind that the book does not contain all the aspects that one needs to know for passing the PMP exam. It does not claim that it does though either; just be aware of that. My take would be use this book with another exam preparation guide that will fill that gap. It will also make your life easier from a point of view of "digesting" the concepts. I used Rita's Exam Prep book and it did the job for me.
Professional field guide for project management  by .. Rolf Dobelli (Luzern Switzerland)
Volunteer committees at the Project Management Institute (PMI) created this guide to the processes involved in managing projects. Communication among clients, the project team and vendors is crucial to project management, so the book establishes a common vocabulary and a standard way of discussing a project. The book focuses on going from step to step with reliable coordination and smooth communication. Newcomers will find it helpful as they become conversant in the way professionals view and discuss project management. And, given that this is a standard work in the field, professionals are likely to regard it already as a reliable reference, including the useful process checklist. getAbstract applauds this manual's solid utility for its targeted audience. It is even quite readable, though it is directed only to insiders.
Good book  by .. GoHokies ()
This book has a lot of good information and is a must for any up and coming project manager.
Classroom book by .. Arman Sassani (Irvine, CA USA)
Great book for generic and basic info about PM and being a PMBOK, it is a reference book. Currently using it for the PM class at CSUF.
Very good condition by .. Vicki L. Mangol (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
This book came to me in very good condition. It looks like it wasn't used at all. Good job!
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Author : Catherine Mullahy
Edition : 3
Number of Pages : 893
Publisher : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.
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Product Description Written by an active and nationally recognized case management consultant, The Case Manager's Handbook, Third Edition is the ultimate how-to guide for Case Managers. It is designed to define good case management, examine the case management process and present practical procedural information. Virtually every chapter has been revised. Packed with tried-and-true approaches to care and claims management, you'll find this book to be an excellent daily reference or a resource for a different approach. It can be used as a training guide for new case managers, or a teaching tool for client groups. Customer reviews Buy if you're looking for insurer side case management by .. Emma (TN)
I was disappointed since I was focusing on hospital case management. Alot of info if you're interested in the insurer side...heavy reading though.
Blame USPS?  by .. Jamell J. Acree (Alvin, Texas)
It was reported that the item was received at Dallas, TX. But, I never received it. I am still waiting.
Packed with Information by .. Shirley McLain (Plano Texas)
I purchased this book in order to help me with a new project I am working on. The book is packed full of very usefull information. It is the type of book you can carry with you so you always have a great resource available. I would buy it again.
The Case Management Bible by .. Deborah K. Jensen (New York)
I am not a case manager, however I work with them on a regular basis. I have found this book extremely helpful in understanding the field, the impact case management can and does have on the health care delivery process, and how it helps improve outcomes and contain costs, especially in critical and chronic care cases. This book is an invaluable tool for case managers and anyone who requires proven, nuts and bolts information on the process of case management and the role of case managers in health care. Lots of basic, hands-on, how-to information.
A terrific resource for new case managers !!! by .. ()
I have used this book in developing case manager inservice programs and it has been invaluable as a framework for the case manager's role and responsibilities. It is great !!
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Author : Geoffrey Swain
Edition : 3rd
Number of Pages : 224
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
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Product Description Substantially expanded and rewritten, this new edition takes into account the momentous changes since the first edition was published in 1992. With several Central European states joining the European Union, the authors set the historical context in which, since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe is itself increasingly dividing into two blocks: those where democracy and pluralism appear firmly established, and those where they do not. Related Search : third edition , since 1945 , world  |
Author : Wayne C. Booth
Edition : 3
Number of Pages : 336
Publisher : University Of Chicago Press
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Product Description With more than 200,000 copies in print, The Craft of Research is the unrivaled resource for researchers at every level, from first-year undergraduates to research reporters at corporations and government offices.
Now, seasoned researchers and educators Gregory G. Colomb and Joseph M. Williams present an updated third edition of their classic handbook, whose first and second editions were written in collaboration with the late Wayne C. Booth. The Craft of Research explains how to build an argument that motivates readers to accept a claim; how to anticipate the reservations of readers and to respond to them appropriately; and how to create introductions and conclusions that answer that most demanding question, “So what?”
The third edition includes an expanded discussion of the essential early stages of a research task: planning and drafting a paper. The authors have revised and fully updated their section on electronic research, emphasizing the need to distinguish between trustworthy sources (such as those found in libraries) and less reliable sources found with a quick Web search. A chapter on warrants has also been thoroughly reviewed to make this difficult subject easier for researchers.
Throughout, the authors have preserved the amiable tone, the reliable voice, and the sense of directness that have made this book indispensable for anyone undertaking a research project. Customer reviews Disappointing by .. PHILIP H. MCGEE ()
The third edition of this classic text pales when compared to the second edition. Many of the changes are cosmetic in nature and often blur what was clearly and succinctly stated in the second edition. For example, rearranging paragraphs within chapters often detract from what were logical sequences of ideas and information found in the second edition. Unfortunately, the authors, sans Booth, appear to abandon their own advice in order to create a new edition that will bolster sales. I hope the fourth edition, if there is a fourth edition, returns to the high standards one comes to expect from the University of Chicago and its press.
A classic by .. Jennifer (Our nation's capital, DC!)
I used the 2nd edition of this book and it got me through writing my honors thesis, and now that I'm in grad school I've found it useful, as have many of my colleagues. Sometimes it really helps to work your ideas out step by step - and this technique works whether you're using print or electronic resources. I find the authors' style to be candid and refreshing, and their approach can make any scholarly writing feel more doable. And while some people (like Freston) may find this book too elementary in its approach, I will say that in my experience as an editor of my department's working papers, I have found that many good papers could be made great if there was a bit more attention paid to the seemingly simple advice in this book like properly introducing data and clearly stating your focus. This book isn't just about becoming a better writer, it's also about becoming a better thinker.
Clean cut and straightforward by .. Rob the researcher (Wales UK)
I remember picking the second edition up off the University library shelf when i was in my second year after wandering aimlessly around the shelves looking for something to read (yea people still do that). This book is definatley the best of it's kind. It elminates all the anecodotal nonsesne of research theory and gets down to brass tacks, ASKING QUESTIONS. There are all to often books on how to do research but they learn more towards the gathering of information rather than how to formulate your topic and how to put the information together once you've got it. It may seem obvious to the experienced researcher but to most this book is a clean cut guide on how to do research properly. i recoomend this to anyone (i used my second edition so much the book fell apart hence i updated to the third edition) KUDOS AUTHORS
Good Antidote for "Just the Facts" Writing by .. John M. Ford (near DC, MD USA)
We all respect scientists--even budding science students--for their commitment to accuracy and objectivity. Sometimes our strengths are also our weaknesses. Beginning scientists can naively believe that their writing only needs to report the facts, that anything further is bias, sophistry or even dishonesty. This book lays out the path to a better writing style. Readers will learn how to arrange and present their facts and evidence as coherent arguments. As a result, they will better serve their own readers.
The table of contents, outlined below, shows that the authors cover more than putting fingers to keyboard. Introductory chapters discuss the perspective and information needs of readers and how to connect with them. The authors address development of one's own authentic authorial "voice"--a topic often neglected in books about research writing. The next four chapters teach us how to conceptualize a research question, then find relevant and credible sources of information to answer it. The third edition contains a needed revision of the authors' earlier avoidant stance on the credibility of web-based information, containing good guidance for weeding flakey from factual online sources.
Chapter 7, "Making Good Arguments: An Overview," is the keystone chapter and a relatively quick read at eleven pages. It's where to focus when deciding whether to read the rest of the book. The authors define their working vocabulary of arguments, reasons, evidence, claims and warrants. In this and the following four chapters they show us how to use these concepts to present our points and how to acknowledge and respond to positions with which we disagree. They demonstrate how to do this with integrity as well as skill.
The final six chapters address the actual writing of a research report. Much of the advice on planning, drafting and revising is standard and consistent with other writing guides. Some, such as advice on graphical presentation of data, is an overview of information covered more thoroughly in other books (e.g., Tufte's Envisioning Information). But there is also a great deal of guidance on revising and fine-tuning arguments that is unique to these authors and their framework of written arguments. The closing chapter on style will help writers create clear and understandable structure while following their own authorial style. Recognizing they have presented only an introductory measure of what good writers need to know, the authors close with a comprehensive bibliography of readings, both online and in print.
This book, thoughtfully read and put into practice, is as good as a course in professional writing. Read it, underline in it, bend back the page corners, and keep it nearby when you write your next report.
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Brief Table of Contents
I. Research, Researchers and Readers
- 1. Thinking in Print: The uses of Research, Public and Private
- 2. Connecting with Your Reader: (Re-)Creating Yourself
II. Asking Questions, Finding Answers
- 3. From Topics to Questions
- 4. From Questions to a Problem
- 5. From Problems to Sources
- 6. Engaging Sources
III. Making a Claim and Supporting It
- 7. Making Good Arguments: An Overview
- 8. Making Claims
- 9. Assembling Reasons and Evidence
- 10. Acknowledgements and Responses
- 11. Warrants
IV. Planning, Drafting and Revising
- 12. Planning
- 13. Drafting Your Report
- 14. Revising Your Organization and Argument
- 15. Communicating Evidence Visually
- 16. Introductions and Conclusions
- 17. Revising Style: Telling Your Story Clearly
V. Some Last Considerations
Wonderful, concise resource for students and researchers by .. Shannon (Suburbs of Chicago)
Have you ever faced a blank computer screen and were at a complete loss of what you should write about for a 10-page research paper due the next week? Or maybe you knew what you wanted to write about but didn't know how to start? Or maybe you had all your sources, wrote out a draft and realized that no one cares if The Great Gatsby illustrates the three Aristotelian elements of a tragedy?
The Craft of Research helps students and researchers solve dilemmas like these and more. The authors dissect the anatomy of a research paper and create step-by-step stages that guide you all the way from choosing a topic to polishing your final product.
The major sections of this book address how to form a good research claim that your readers will care about; how to find and evaluate sources; how to support your claim with evidence, reasons and warrants; and how to prepare, draft and revise your paper. The authors use simple and clear language, and if that's not enough, they provide easy-to-understand visuals and diagrams to help make their point.
The authors also cover useful areas such as ethics (why you must always cite even when just discussing an idea of another writer's), the Internet (when it's acceptable to use web-based sources), and visuals (why 3-D graphs are a bad idea).
Sure, some of the advice they provide you may already know, but as the authors cover nearly everything to do with research papers (albeit in a generalized way), there's something for everyone. It's also nice to have a guide that will remind you of everything you learned in your freshman English classes. Clear, concise, and accessible, the Craft of Research is one of the best books on research.
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Author : Harry Mileaf
Edition : 3
Number of Pages : 1024
Publisher : Prentice Hall
List Price : $79.00
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Product Description Adhering to a one-concept-per-page philosophy, this standard-setting book combines a series of volumes designed specifically to teach electricity. From producing electricity to electromagnetism, from power sources to dynamotors, each volume offers complete coverage of a given area of knowledge, with topics progressing in carefully constructed, incremental steps designed to fully prepare readers for the volume ahead. Contains complete studies on producing electricity, D-C circuits, A-C circuits, LCR circuits, test equipment, power sources, and electric motors. Covers only one discrete topic or concept per page, and visually corresponds the concept with one or more illustrations relating to it on that same page. Defines and highlights all technical terms and key words at their point of introduction, and reiterates major points covered in prior topics to reinforce knowledge, aid in retention, and pave the way for smoother transitions. Third Edition now updates the atomic table list of elements, demonstrates current examples of electricity's uses; incorporates National Electric Code data throughout; expands coverage on the table of Standard Wire; includes considerable data on digital test equipment as well as electronic test meters, and much more. Ideal for Electrical Apprentice Training, Electrical Technology courses in trade schools, and for Corporate Training Programs. Customer reviews Jake Conner by .. Jared Jaeger ()
I first found this book in a dumpster behind a school. I was 6 years old and read this book. Many of the concepts were easy enough to understand as a youngster. I will never forget the concept of 3phase electricity that I grasped from that book. Thanks to this book I have put instrumentation on the International Space Station and work with Femtosecond laser systems.
Thank you Harry Mileaf! Well done.
Amazing! by .. Andrew Havryliv (Sydney, Australia)
Clearly, logically organised with the best illustrations and supporting, explanatory text. Worth every cent. A masterpiece!
My all time favorite basic electricity book. by .. ()
I'm a power plant operator. I've had to take basic electricity courses for job promotions, (after taking a written test). This is the only book written (that my co-workers and I have had to study) that you can learn from on your own. The other books seemed to be written for a classroom setting, with an instructor.
Great Book! Have taught from it for over 25 years. by .. ()
Suited for study of basic electricity. The book provides excellent illustrations. Have written competency based individualized lessons for major portions of the book.
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Author : Jeffrey O. Bennett
Edition : 3
Number of Pages : 512
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
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Product Description Teaches students how to be better consumers of information by showing the role of statistics in many aspects of everyday life. KEY POINTS: Uses real examples and case studies to build an understanding of the core ideas of statistics that can be applied to the social sciences. Includes data from real sources to help students become better critical thinkers and decision makers. Customer reviews Written well, easy to understand, but lacking depth at times by .. Christine Robbins (Somewhere in Georgia)
I purchased this book for a distance learning course at Univ. of Phoenix, and found that while it gave lots of good information and was written in an easy to understand style, it lacked detailed explanation at time. Overall, though, if you have to study statistics, this is a perfectly decent textbook.
Easy to understand by .. Julie Hathaway (Mary Esther, FL USA)
This textbook was a breath of fresh air when compared with other statistics textbooks required for university level classes. I found this text to be very easy to understand, and the examples used were very helpful.
Delivers On Its Promises by .. mathtrix (Jacksonville, Florida United States)
This textbook is well-conceived and well-executed. The authors have a strong background in science as well as a keen interest in making technical subjects accessible to a broad audience. They have succeeded in presenting statistics with a minimum of mathematics. Emphasis is placed upon the application of these concepts to real life situations taken from news sources, the internet and individual experiences. The graphics, sidebars, focus sections and case studies are timely, relevant, engaging, lucidly written and enlightening. A one-page epilog provides a nice summary statement to the entire textbook. A glossary, index, answer key , appendices and suggestions for further reading are also included.
This is an excellent textbook for a general education student whose career would not require the direct use of statistical tools. None of the usual tables are discussed or present in this textbook, but all of the main topics are treated in a thorough and thought-provoking fashion. The authors' discussion of correlation and causality is especially good, although their definition of causality in the glossary as " the relationship present when one variable is a cause of another " is circular. Instead, the authors should reiterate their assertion from the main text that a "cause" is a "physical mechanism" based upon a "physical model" which is generally acceptable as a scientific explanation.
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Author : K. F. Riley
Edition : 3 Sol
Number of Pages : 544
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
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Product Description Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering, Third Edition is a highly acclaimed undergraduate textbook that teaches all the mathematics for an undergraduate course in any of the physical sciences. As well as lucid descriptions of all the topics and many worked examples, it contains over 800 exercises. New stand-alone chapters give a systematic account of the 'special functions' of physical science, cover an extended range of practical applications of complex variables, and give an introduction to quantum operators. This solutions manual accompanies the third edition of Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering. It contains complete worked solutions to over 400 exercises in the main textbook, the odd-numbered exercises, that are provided with hints and answers. The even-numbered exercises have no hints, answers or worked solutions and are intended for unaided homework problems; full solutions are available to instructors on a password-protected web site, www.cambridge.org/9780521679718. Customer reviews Very good book by .. Julia Litvinov ()
The book is excellent not only for giving the solution, but explaining the problem, clarifying what exactly is being asked and giving major guidelines for how to solve the problem. Thank you very much!
Solutions manual by .. Sotirios Mamalis (Ann Arbor, MI USA)
The solutions manual of a very good book. Useful for instructors and students as well.
Reviewing Student Solution Manual for Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering Third Edition by .. Jose De Jesus Bueno ()
The book was in excellent conditions and its content have been very useful. This is a book with a high level but at the same time easier to follow and understand. The examples shown are illustrative enough to consider that the topic was completely covered and understood.
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