Modern Operating Systems incorporates the latest developments and technologies in operating systems (OS) technologies. Author Andy Tanenbaum's clear and entertaining writing style outlines the concepts every OS designer needs to master. In-depth topic coverage includes processes, threads, memory management, file systems, I/O, deadlocks, interface design, multimedia, performance tradeoffs, and trends in OS design.

Case studies explore popular OS and provide real-world context. Tanenbaum also p...

Business in Action remains the premier text for important introductory business principles and concepts. Featuring a highly organized, objective-driven structure, it incorporates relevant, contemporary examples and trends from the business world. From the life-changing impact of the pandemic to the prospect of conducting business in the metaverse to a spark of hope in the union movement, the past several years have been momentous for business.

The 10th Edition has been thoroughly revised to r...

Completely revised and updated, this textbook continues to offer the most comprehensive resource available. Concise chapters from a diverse mix of established and emerging global scholars offer accessible, in-depth coverage of the history and theories of international organization and global governance and discussions of the full range of state, intergovernmental, and non-state actors. All chapters have been revised and rewritten to reflect the rapid development of world events, with new chap...

Choices & Connections combines current scholarship and effective pedagogy, developed by a diverse community of expert voices, to provide all students with foundational communication skills to support their succes in the classroom, their lives, and their communities.

Ths new edition has been revised with the continuing guidance of Macmillan Learning's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Editorial Board to equitably support the learning of all students. The text has been thoroughly updated with do...

Now in a fully rewritten fourth edition, this is the authoritative presentation of motivational interviewing (MI), the powerful approach to facilitating change. It has been updated and streamlined to be even more user-friendly as a practitioner guide and course text. MI originators William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick elucidate the four tasks of MI--engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning--and vividly demonstrate what they look like in action. A wealth of vignettes and interview examples ...

Based around the NMC's Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (2018), this book offers clear, practical advice on how to develop the knowledge and skills required to supervise and assess a range of students in practice. It explores challenging issues, such as learners in difficulty, and considers how to develop resilience and wellbeing from the perspective of both the student and the supervisor and assessor.

A guide for primary and secondary school teachers on interacting and working with parents with a strong focus on developing empathetic professional skills.

Empowering early years teachers to see the learning potential of playful mathematics

The perfect companion for your early years of practice on how to establish a teaching routine that works for you.

This book is an easy-to-read guide to the most common medications for mental health issues. It provides facts on all of the main mental health drugs while also explaining the pharmacology and care considerations.