Learn to assess published research in this best-selling introduction to evidence-based healthcare Evidence-based practices have revolutionized medical care. Clinical and scientific papers have something to offer practitioners at every level of the profession, from students to established clinicians in medicine, nursing and allied professions. Novices are often intimidated by the idea of reading and appraising the research literature. How to Read a Paper demystifies this process with a thoroug...

The only resource you need to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ exam CompTIA(R) Network+(R) Study Guide, Sixth Edition, is your one-stop resource for the ultimate in exam preparation. Featuring 100 percent coverage of Exam N10-009 objectives, this book walks you through the essentials of network technologies, installation, configuration, media, topologies, security, and more. Networking experts Todd Lammle and Jon Buhagiar draw from over 30 years of networking experience to explain key topics,...

This book presents a disciplined approach to the engineering of high-quality requirements. The approach covers the entire requirements lifecycle and integrates state-of-the-art techniques for requirements elicitation, evaluation, specification, analysis, and evolution. Modeling plays a central role in this approach.

An updated edition of the classic guide to technical communication Consider that 20 to 50 percent of a technology professional's time is spent communicating with others. Whether writing a memo, preparing a set of procedures, or making an oral presentation, effective communication is vital to your professional success.

The definitive reference book with real-world solutions you won't find anywhere else The Big Book of Dashboards presents a comprehensive reference for those tasked with building or overseeing the development of business dashboards.

A guide to the information and practical skills for successful instructional design, revised and updated The updated eighth edition of Designing Effective Instruction offers educators an essential guide for designing effective and efficient instruction that is exciting and interesting. The flexible model presented is based on research from many different disciplines. The authors—noted experts on the topic—draw on recent research that incorporates both behavioral and cognitive approaches ...

The essential guide to dealing with people Ever wished you could persuade people more easily, have more constructive conversations, or connect better with those around you? Let's face it, if you want to achieve success in life, you're going to have to deal with people. That's why great interpersonal skills will give you a huge advantage in life. They can make the difference to getting ahead at work, getting the best from your team, and even improving your family relationships. But dealing wit...

PUT STUDENT LEARNING FIRST Since the publication of Driven by Data in 2010, educators from schools across the world have adopted the foundational practices of data-driven instruction to make dramatic gains in student achievement. They have done so by focusing on two simple but powerful questions: How do we know if our students are learning? And when they're not, what do we do about it? The results of this approach are clearly highlighted in the book via multiple success stories from schools...

The new edition of the bestselling textbook on Innovation Management, provides a strong knowledge base and a creative and entrepreneurial management mindset Acclaimed for its practical, evidence-based tools and resources, Managing Innovation provides the knowledge base required to manage innovation, technology, and new product development. With an integrated process approach, this classic textbook helps students understand and develop the unique skill set required to manage innovation and inn...