For courses in introductory calculus-based physics. Precise. Highly accurate.

Carefully crafted. Physics for Scientists and Engineers combines outstanding pedagogy and a clear and direct narrative with applications that draw the student into the physics at hand. The text gives students a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of physics in all its aspects, from mechanics to modern physics.

Each topic begins with concrete observations and experiences that students can relate to their eve...

From the thought leaders at Boston Consulting Group come lessons on how leading health systems around the world are delivering patient-centered, value-based care by focusing on the health outcomes that matter to patients.To address the growing crises confronting the global health sector, health systems need to deliver better health outcomes to patients for the money spent, an approach known as value-based health care. Contrary to traditional approaches to health-systems reform that emphasize ...

Through a unique combination of data visualisation and analytics (both theoretical and applied), this ground-breaking textbook provides you with the expertise to analyse, interpret and communicate data with confidence, to inform real-world decision making.

A fresh introduction to the European Union that helps students take an analytical look at this dynamic institution.

Die Nr. 1 der Bedeutungswörterbücher zeigt die deutsche Gegenwartssprache in einem Band. Die 10., 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. Rund 250 000 zusätzliche Angaben zu Bedeutungen, Rechtschreibung, Aussprache, Herkunft, Grammatik und Stil vervollständigen das Werk. Eine tabellarische Kurzgrammatik zum Lernen ...

De klimaatverandering plaatst de hedendaagse maatschappij voor een van de grootste uitdagingen van deze tijd: de transitie naar een duurzame economie. Deze transitie zal in alle sectoren van de economie moeten plaatsvinden en ziet niet alleen op de duurzaamheid van producten en diensten als zodanig, maar uitdrukkelijk ook op de logistiek daarvan. Die veroorzaakt immers ook een deel van de uitstoot van CO2, stikstof en fijnstof.

Dit rapport brengt in kaart welke rol Recht en handhaving spelen ...

Minors can be involved in judicial proceedings of a different Member State when they have – allegedly – committed an offence within the EU. Whereas the EU has developed instruments to facilitate cooperation between Member States in criminal matters, no specific instruments exist to deal with cross-border youth justice cases. This book assesses to what extent it is possible and feasible to develop EU cooperation in youth justice matters.

In EU youth justice: The personal scope of EU crimin...

A First Course in Probability explores the mathematics and potential applications of probability theory. It is an elementary introduction to the theory of probability for upper-level and graduate students majoring in mathematics, statistics, engineering and the sciences. Through clear and intuitive explanations, it presents not only the mathematics of probability theory but also the many diverse possible applications of this subject using numerous examples. The 10th Edition includes many new ...

Introduction to Probability Models: Thirteenth Edition is available in two manageable volumes: an Elementary edition appropriate for undergraduate use and an Advanced edition for graduate use. Together, and through their hallmark exercises and real examples, both versions offer a comprehensive foundation of this key subject with applications across engineering, computer science, management science, the physical and social sciences and operations research. Users will find comprehensive infor...

The newly revised and updated fifth edition of Grammar of the Shot teaches readers theoretical principles behind successful visual communication in motion media through discussions of shot composition, depth cues, lens choices, lighting, screen direction, camera movement, and shooting for editing. Many general practices are outlined that will help readers create rich, multi-layered visuals. Designed as an easy-to-use reference, this book presents each topic succinctly with clear photographs a...