Chemistry is widely considered to be the central science: it encompasses concepts from which other branches of science are developed. Yet, for many students entering university, gaining a firm grounding in chemistry is a real challenge. Chemistry(3) responds to this challenge, providing students with a full understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry on which to build later studies.

Uniquely amongst the introductory chemistry texts currently available, Chemistry(3) is written by ...

This book promotes an evidence-based paradigm of fetal heart rate monitoring during labour, with a move away from the traditional 'pattern-based' interpretation to physiology-based interpretation. Chapters are presented in a systematic and accessible format, covering topics such as non-hypoxic causes of fetal brain injury, pre-existing hypoxia, types of intrapartum hypoxia, erroneous monitoring of maternal heart rate, fetal scalp blood sampling and fetal ECG (STAN), intermittent auscultation ...

The purpose of NATO: From Regional to Global Security Provider is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Alliance's new vision (the new Strategic Concept) and common security impact - associated tasks to be undertaken within a short and longer term time horizon. The book serves as a relevant and timely study of the most pressing issues facing NATO today - including recent lessons gained. It provides recommendations for consideration and further discussion (i.e., the "what" and the "how" r...

Avec son découpage chronologique et ses nombreuses illustrations, cet ouvrage permet de balayer onze siècles d'histoire littéraire.

Afin d'offrir un large panorama du sujet, cet ouvrage :

explique les grands mouvements de la littérature française, du Moyen Âge à nos jours,

expose les principes des différents genres littéraires,

recense les oeuvres et auteurs marquants de chaque courant littéraire.

Étudiants préparant une licence ou un CAPES de lettres classiques ou de lettres mode...

- Une organisation des contenus plus segmentée. Chaque unité thématique se divise en 2 dossiers constituant un ensemble pédagogique complet : un travail croisé des compétences, des entraînements spécifiques à la grammaire, un enrichissement du vocabulaire ainsi qu'en alternance, des éclairages ciblés sur la France ou la francophonie et l'interculturel.

- Des renvois réguliers vers le cahier d'exercices pour consolider les nouveaux éléments grammaticaux et lexicaux.

- DELF : une...

In het cahier d’exercices staan extra oefeningen om thuis of in de les te maken. Het cahier d’exercices biedt per unité 20 à 25 oefeningen. Elke unité bevat de volgende onderdelen:

- Oefeningen om woordenschat en taalfuncties te oefenen en te herhalen;

- Rendez-vous d’affaires met oefeningen om de verworven kennis toe te passen in werksituaties;

- Phonétique met oefeningen met betrekking tot de uitspraak;

- Test met 18 meerkeuzevragen.

De unités 4, 8 en 12 zijn herhalingsunités.

The Integrated Chinese Volume 2 Textbook is designed to cover the second semester of study at the college level. Learners develop real-life communicative skills as they discuss topics related to everyday life and learn useful grammatical structures presented alongside clear, jargon-free explanations. Two review lessons are included for cumulative practice.

The Volume 2 Textbook is also available as a fully integrated, multimedia-rich digital course on Cheng & Tsui’s FluencyLink platform

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Although interest in machine learning has reached a high point, lofty expectations often scuttle projects before they get very far. How can machine learning-especially deep neural networks-make a real difference in your organization? This hands-on guide not only provides the most practical information available on the subject, but also helps you get started building efficient deep learning networks. Authors Adam Gibson and Josh Patterson provide theory on deep learning before introducing thei...

Mann's Introductory Statistics is written for a one or two semester first course in applied statistics and is intended for students who do not have a strong background in mathematics. The only prerequisite is knowledge of elementary algebra. Introductory Statistics is known for its realistic examples and exercises, clarity and brevity of presentation, and soundness of pedagogical approach.

A timely and important new book that challenges everything we think we know about cultivating true belonging in our communities, organizations, and culture, from the #1 bestselling author of Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection. 'True belonging doesn't require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are.' Social scientist Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW has sparked a global conversation about the experiences that bring meaning to our lives - experiences of courage,...