For courses in introductory statistics. Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data gives students the tools to see a bigger picture and make informed choices. As a current introductory statistics instructor, Mike Sullivan III presents a text that is filled with ideas and strategies that work in today's classroom.

His practical emphasis resonates with students and helps them see that statistics is connected, not only to individual concepts, but also with the world at large.

Fundamentals of Differential Equations presents the basic theory of differential equations and offers a variety of modern applications in science and engineering. This flexible text allows instructors to adapt to various course emphases (theory, methodology, applications, and numerical methods) and to use commercially available computer software.

This one-semester text is designed for an upper-level majors course. Vertebrates features a unique emphasis on function and evolution of vertebrates, complete anatomical detail, and excellent pedagogy. Vertebrate groups are organized phylogenetically, and their systems discussed within such a context.

Morphology is foremost, but the author has developed and integrated an understanding of function and evolution into the discussion of anatomy of the various systems.

Invitation to Oceanography, Eighth Edition introduces students to the key concepts from geology, chemistry, physics, and biology as it relates to ocean environments and processes. This comprehensive text helps students learn how scientists interpret data, taking raw knowledge and transforming it into real understanding. As concepts are explained and described with words and numbers, students can apply their learning using questions at the end of each chapter, including the Review of Basic Con...

With over two decades of classroom experience, Michael Passer knows how to guide students through the ins and outs of research methods. In this remarkable text, Passer's experience leads to chapters filled with clear explanations, resonant examples, and contemporary research from across the breadth of modern psychology, all while anticipating common questions and misunderstandings. The new edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest APA style guidelines, as well as the updated APA Co...

Now available with Macmillan's new online learning tool Achieve, Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, 10th edition, prepares students for the application of statistics in the real world by using current examples and encouraging exploration into data analysis and interpretation. The text enforces statistical thinking by providing learning objectives and linked exercises to help students master core statistics concepts and think beyond the calculations. Achieve for Introduction to the Pr...

Primary source for learning pharmaceutical analytical chemistry, fully updated and revised to reflect current practice and Pharmacopoeia standards Introduction to Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry enables students to gain fundamental knowledge of the vital concepts, techniques, and applications of the chemical analysis of pharmaceutical substances, final pharmaceutical products, and drug substances in biological fluids. Extensively revised throughout to reflect the current European Pharmaco...

A unique blend of novel and textbook from bestselling author Andy Field that provides a complete introduction to statistics - alongside a terrifying probability bridge, zombies and a talking cat.

Van lightsaber tot tijdmachine bespreekt de boeiendste technologieën en concepten uit de wereld van sciencefiction aan de hand van de meest recente inzichten uit de wetenschap. Steeds weer stelt het boek daarbij de vraag: hoe dicht zijn we nu eigenlijk bij de realisatie ervan?

Dit is een boek voor iedereen die zich bij het lezen of zien van sciencefiction wel eens betrapt op de gedachte: ‘Wow, wat gaaf – dát zou ik nou echt graag willen hebben!’

Op dit moment maken we een revolutie in de biologie mee: onze kennis over waarom we ouder worden en sterven, en waarom sommige soorten langer leven dan andere, maakt enorme sprongen. Onsterfelijkheid, sinds mensenheugenis een vage hoop, is nog nooit zo dichtbij geweest.

Nobelprijswinnaar en moleculair bioloog Venki Ramakrishnan schreef een gezaghebbende beschouwing over de vraag waarom we sterven, en over de mogelijkheden om aan de dood te ontsnappen. Hij behandelt de recente doorbraken in we...