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Fundamentals of Differential Equations presents the basic theory of differential equations and offers a variety of modern applications in science and engineering. Available in two versions, these flexible texts offer the instructor many choices in syllabus design, course emphasis (theory, methodology, applications, and numerical methods), and in using commercially available computer software. Fundamentals of Differential Equations, Eighth Edition is suitable for a one-semester sophomore- or j...

Practical skills form the cornerstone of chemistry. However, the diversity of skills required in the laboratory means that a student's experience may be limited. While some techniques do require specific skills, many of them are transferable generic skills that are required throughout the subject area.

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Climate change, population increase, and the demands made by the growing number of people adopting urban lifestyles and western diets threaten the world's supply of freshwater, edging us closer to a global water crisis, with dire implications for agriculture, the economy, the environment, and human health. Completely revised and updated, The Atlas of Water is a compelling visual guide to the state of this life-sustaining resource. Using vivid graphics, maps, and charts, it explores the comple...

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Chemical Engineering Volume 2 covers the properties of particulate systems, including the character of individual particles and their behaviour in fluids. Sedimentation of particles, both singly and at high concentrations, flow in packed and fluidised beads and filtration are then examined. The latter part of the book deals with separation processes, such as distillation and gas absorption, which illustrate applications of the fundamental principles of mass transfer introduced in Chemical Eng...

Als leerlingen gemotiveerd zijn, zijn ze betrokken en nieuwsgierig en beter in staat om te gaan met uitdagingen en tegenslagen. Ook halen gemotiveerde leerlingen vaak betere schoolresultaten. In de praktijk blijkt echter dat de motivatie van leerlingen gedurende hun schoolloopbaan afneemt. Ze vinden het saai op school en zijn minder betrokken bij schoolse taken. Gemotiveerd leren en lesgeven zet motivatieprocessen helder uiteen en geeft aan wat je als leraar zelf kunt doen om de intrinsieke m...

Get a solid understanding of the major concepts in microbiology with a textbook t hat offers cutting-edge research findings, powerful tools, and visuals. Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Global Edition, 16th Edition is the latest version of the most authoritative textbook in the field, offering powerful, accurate, yet accessible content surrounding the basic concepts of microbiology. The text guides you through the six major themes of microbiology - Evolution, Cell Structure and Function, Met...

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