The overall objective of this second edition is to reaffirm that data management is an exciting and valuable capability - one that deserves dedicated time and effort. Building on the foundation of the first edition, this updated version introduces new chapters, fresh insights, and additional interviews with practitioners to reflect the evolving landscape of the field.

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The first half of ‘Databases and SQL’ discusses what a database is, the essence of what a database management system is, the place of database technology in system development and the relational model on which relational databases are based.

The book gives definitions of the concepts of the relational model, it shows the way a relational database is designed, how to verify the design of a relational database and how to implement a relational database with the use of SQL.

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For most of his life (1898-1982), Maria Montessori’s son, Mario Montessori, was his mother’s dedicated companion and collaborator. And he was indeed her interpreter – both literally during her life and substantively after her death in 1952.

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Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists 13th edition provides an excellent foundation for your future career in business, as it covers techniques widely used in financial accounting, management accounting, and financial management. Easy-to-read and use, the book is also filled with up-to-date examples of real-life financial issues.

Familiarise yourself with the essential accounting and finance principles for business decision-making Accounting and Finance for Non-Specialists, 13th edition by Peter Atrill and Eddie McLaney is a highly accessible introduction to the principles and practice of accounting and finance, and is the gold standard textbook for anyone studying these subjects as part of a different course. You will explore the major financial statements, what they contain, and why they are useful in business, and ...

The go-to textbook for medical students Designed to be as easy to understand as it is comprehensive, Kumar & Clark's Clinical Medicine is the definitive guide for medical students and doctors in training. Revised and updated to reflect the structure of modern medical care, an all-new Acute Medicine chapter focuses on the initial, problem-based assessment of the unwell patient. Chapters on Medical Specialties explore the diagnosis and management of patients with chronic disease across the spec...

Written by experts in the field, this well-established book covers the core fundamentals of HRM, contemporary issues and contains a rich array of research-based case studies.

The new fifth edition of Principles of Business Information Systems features new cases, new questions and assignments and the latest technologies, whilst retaining its comprehensive coverage of Information Systems issues. It also boasts a wealth of real-world examples from a broad range of countries and updated coverage of IT and technological issues, making it perfect for courses that prepare students for the modern corporate world.