This engaging text presents the fundamental mathematics and modelling techniques for computing systems in a novel and light-hearted way, which can be easily followed by students at the very beginning of their university education. Key concepts are taught through a large collection of challenging yet fun mathematical games and logical puzzles that require no prior knowledge about computers. The text begins with intuition and examples as a basis from which precise concepts are then developed; d...

Physical Chemistry: Quanta, Matter, and Change 2nd edition takes an exciting and innovative molecular approach to the teaching of physical chemistry. The text focuses on our understanding of the properties of matter at the molecular level, and how these can be linked to the macroscopic world via statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. For the second edition the structure of the text has been radically re-organised.

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First published in 1945, Maurice Merleau-Ponty monumental Phenomenology de la perception signalled the arrival of a major new philosophical and intellectual voice in post-war Europe. Breaking with the prevailing picture of existentialism and phenomenology at the time, it has become one of the landmark works of twentieth-century thought. This new translation, the first for over fifty years, makes this classic work of philosophy available to a new generation of readers.

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Philosophy of Economics: A Contemporary Introduction is the first systematic textbook in the philosophy of economics. It introduces the epistemological, metaphysical and ethical problems that arise in economics, and presents detailed discussions of the solutions that have been offered. Throughout, philosophical issues are illustrated by and analysed in the context of concrete cases drawn from contemporary economics, the history of economic ideas, and actual economic events.

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With this book, learners can confirm the meaning and content of Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Dai 2-Han Honsatsu (Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Second Edition - Main Text) in English. This book is very useful when learners are studying by themselves, particularly for class preparation or for reviewing what has been studied in class, or when the instructor does not have time to introduce new vocabulary. Learning efficiency will improve if the learner looks up the vocabulary before class.

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This is the translation and grammar notes to be used with Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Dai 2-Han Honsatsu (Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Second Edition - Main Text). Changes in vocabulary and to the text in the second edition of the main text have been incorporated into this book. Each chapter has the following sections: Vocabulary; Translation of the Sentence Patterns, Example Sentences and Conversation; and Grammar Explanation.

A practical and accessible guide and introduction to the field of Western Esotericism

Quartier d'affaires, méthode de français professionnel et des affaires, s'adresse à des étudiants grands adolescents ou adultes ayant acquis le niveau A1 du Cadre européen de référence pour les langues (CECRL). Elle répond aux besoins des cours de français sur objectifs spécifiques (FOS) et aux objectifs de ceux qui souhaitent améliorer leur français en contexte professionnel ou de recherche d'emploi dans un environnement francophone.

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Quartier d'affaires, méthode de français professionnel et des affaires, s'adresse à des étudiants grands adolescents ou adultes ayant acquis le niveau A1 du Cadre européen de référence pour les langues (CECRL). Elle répond aux besoins des cours de français sur objectifs spécifiques (FOS) et aux objectifs de ceux qui souhaitent améliorer leur français en contexte professionnel ou de recherche d'emploi dans un environnement francophone.

Communicative, actionnelle, claire et structur...

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...