From the Department of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University and continuing in the tradition of award-winning educator and epidemiologist Dr. Leon Gordis, comes the fully revised 6th Edition of Gordis Epidemiology. This bestselling text provides a solid introduction to basic epidemiologic principles as well as practical applications in public health and clinical practice, highlighted by real-world examples throughout.

New coverage includes expanded information on genetic epidemiology, epid...

Establish strong computational skills while continually reinforcing the relevance of calculus in your studies and daily life as Calculus establishes balance between concepts.

Long established as the leading textbook on migration and used by students and scholars alike all over the world, this fully revised and updated sixth edition continues to offer an authoritative and cutting-edge account of migration flows, why they occur, and their consequences for both origin and destination societies. International migration is one of the most emotive issues of our times, reforging societies around the world and shaping debates on security, national identity and sovereignty...

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History and Philosophy of the Humanities: An Introduction presents a reasoned overview of the conceptual and historical backgrounds of the humanities.

The humanities include disciplines as diverse as literary theory, linguistics, history, film studies, theology, and philosophy. Do these various fields of study have anything in common that distinguishes them from, say, physics or sociology? The tripartite division between the natural sciences, the social sciences and the humanities may seem se...

Experience the transformative power of creative rituals in the workplace Rituals for Work shows us how creative rituals can make our personal and business lives more meaningful and rewarding. Rituals are powerful tools: they reinforce good habits, motivate personal and professional achievement, create a common bond between co-workers and build shared values; they can transform an organization's culture and provide a foundation to achieve common goals. Focusing on real-world examples, this boo...

Ornithology is the classic text for the undergraduate ornithology course, long admired for its evolutionary approach to bird science.

Ornithology, 4th Edition is a comprehensive introductory text covering a wide scope of topics essential for understanding the field of ornithology. This new edition infuses the most current research and a more conceptual approach alongside an evolutionary perspective. The 4th edition retains its hallmark readability, as well as a well updated narrative and bibl...

'One of the best books yet written on data and algorithms. . .deserves a place on the bestseller charts.' (The Times) You are accused of a crime.

Who would you rather determined your fate - a human or an algorithm?An algorithm is more consistent and less prone to error of judgement. Yet a human can look you in the eye before passing sentence. Welcome to the age of the algorithm, the story of a not-too-distant future where machines rule supreme, making important decisions - in healthcare, tran...

Die Nr. 1 der Bedeutungswörterbücher zeigt die deutsche Gegenwartssprache in einem Band. Die 9., überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage wurde mit rund 1 000 aktuellen Wörtern unserer Zeit ergänzt. Das „Deutsche Universalwörterbuch" umfasst mehr als 500 000 Stichwörter, Redewendungen und Anwendungsbeispiele. Auch Fach- und Sondersprachen, Mundarten und Stilebenen werden dabei berücksichtigt. Rund 250 000 zusätzliche Angaben zu Bedeutungen, Rechtschreibung, Aussprache, Herkunft, Gramma...

Het Mandarijn is een van de meest gesproken talen ter wereld. Ongeveer een miljard mensen in China, op Taiwan en in Singapore spreken het Mandarijn als moedertaal, en ook onder Chinezen buiten China is het aantal sprekers sterk toegenomen.

Grammatica van het Mandarijn is een overzichtelijke taalbeschrijving op basis van de hedendaagse spreektaal. Aan de hand van levendige voorbeeldzinnen worden klankleer, zinsbouw, woordsoorten, grammaticale functiewoorden en morfologie helder en gedetailleer...