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Das Lehrbuch vermittelt in klarer Form die wichtigsten Grundlagen der berufsspezifischen Sprache (Lexik und Grammatik) für die im Hotelgewerbe tätigen Berufsgruppen.

In sechs Lektionen werden relevante Themen wie verschiedene Arten der Reservierung, der Empfang von Gästen und der Umgang mit Reklamationen behandelt.

Oxford English Grammar Course Intermediate is a revision and expansion of the highly successful How English Works.

Now in its third edition, the classic book on game design has been completely revised to include the latest developments in the game industry. Readers will learn all the fundamentals of concept development, gameplay design, core mechanics, user interfaces, storytelling, and balancing. They'll be introduced to designing for mobile devices and touch screens, as well as for the Kinect and motion-capture gameplay.

They'll learn how indie developers are pushing the envelope and how new business mo...

This handy guide provides numerous insights and shortcuts to drawing and sketching effectively. Describing mandatory skills for beginning and advanced students, the text covers such subjects as diminution, foreshortening, convergence, shade and shadow, and other visual principles of perspective drawing.

Accompanying a concise and thoughtfully written text are more than 150 simply drawn illustrations that depict a sense of space and depth, demonstrate vanishing points and eye level, and explain...

An approachable, hands-on guide to understanding how computers work, from low-level circuits to modern software.

From Amps to Apps: How Computers Work takes an informal approach to topics often reserved for textbooks. Each chapter covers one foundational aspect of computing. Exercises and hands-on activities throughout are designed to help the reader learn.

Exercises mostly involve mental problem solving, while hands-on activities require the reader to actually try various aspects of computin...

The latest edition of this highly successful textbook introduces the key techniques and concepts involved in cloning genes and in studying their expression and variation. The new edition features: Increased coverage of whole-genome sequencing technologies and enhanced treatment of bioinformatics. Clear, two-colour diagrams throughout.

A dedicated website including all figures. Noted for its outstanding balance between clarity of coverage and level of detail, this book provides an excellent in...

Materials are the stuff of design. From the very beginning of human history, materials have been taken from the natural world and shaped, modified, and adapted for everything from primitive tools to modern electronics. This renowned book by noted materials engineering author Mike Ashby and industrial designer Kara Johnson explores the role of materials and materials processing in product design, with a particular emphasis on creating both desired aesthetics and functionality.

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Get a true understanding of the essential concepts in Biology with trusted content that sets the standards for excellence, accuracy, and innovation. Biology: A Global Approach, Global Edition, 12th Edition is the latest version of the ultimate text in the field coming from a leading team of authors, advancing Neil Campbell's vision of delivering an accurate and pedagogically innovative experience. This latest version reflects the most recent developments in the field, with hallmark and new fe...

De vijfde druk van Basisboek Bouwkunde is grondig vernieuwd. Basisboek Bouwkunde behandelt helder en toegankelijk alle bouwfasen, vanaf het ontwerp tot en met de oplevering, in theorie en praktijk, met volledige integratie van constructieleer en technologie.

Met duidelijke foto’s en 2D- en 3D-tekeningen maakt Basisboek Bouwkunde het gehele bouwproces snel inzichtelijk. Wat zijn belangrijke basisbegrippen en constructies? Welke basiskennis heb je nodig om andere vakken binnen Bouwkunde te ku...

Jeanne Liedtka and Tim Ogilvie educate readers in one of the hottest trends in business: "design thinking," or the ability to turn abstract ideas into practical applications for maximal business growth. Liedtka and Ogilvie cover the mind-set, techniques, and vocabulary of design thinking, unpack the mysterious connection between design and growth, and teach managers in a straightforward way how to exploit design's exciting potential. Exemplified by Apple and the success of its elegant product...