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Perfect For Graduate And Undergraduate Students, This Book ... Read more

Perfect For Graduate And Undergraduate Students, This Book Helps The Reader Understand Some Of The Most Elusive Fundamentals Of Epidemiology And Biostatistics. The Sixth Edition Has Been Thoroughly Revised And Further Clarifies Difficult Concepts Such As Person-Time Incidence Rates, Confounding, Effect Modification, P Values, And Survival Analysis. The Authors Have Also Covered New Topics That Are Increasingly Seen In Current Literature Such As Attributable Risk, The Use Of Odds And The Application Of Probabilistic Concepts In Epidemiology, The Reliability Of Screening Tests, And Longitudinal Regression Models. Features: 46 Objectives, Expressed In Behavioral Terms, Cite The Concepts To Be Learned And The Level At Which Students Are Expected To Perform A Final Chapter Which Introduces A Systematic Procedure To Aid The Student In The Evaluation Of Health Science Articles Study Notes, Which Can Be Used As The Sole Source Of Input To Cover The Material Or Used To Supplement Attendance At A Lecture Series Chapter Exercises, Which Encourage Students To Immediately Use Their Newly Acquired Knowledge, And Thus Improve Retention Through Practice Multiple Choice Examinations, Which Have The Same Scope And Are On The Same Level That Students May Expect To Encounter In Professional Examinations Minimize

The SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System is a unique an ... Read more

The SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System is a unique and comprehensive combination of text, DVD-quality instructor-led training, and Web-based exam simulation and remediation. These components will give the student 100% coverage of all (ISC)² official exam objectives and realistic exam simulation.The SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System consists of:1. SSCP Study Guide The 1,000,000 readers who have read previous Syngress Study Guides will find many familiar features in the Study Guide along with many new enhancements including:· Exercises: There will be frequent use of step-by-step exercises with many screen captures and line drawings. Exercises will be presented in sidebar-like style, and will run 1 to 2 pages. · Anatomy of a Question: Question types will be diagrammed and analyzed to give readers access to the theory behind the questions themselves.· Teacher's Pet: These will be written from the instructor's perspective and will provide insight into the teaching methodologies applied to certain objectives that will give readers the "$2,000 worth of training in a $60 book feel." These will be presented in sidebar-like style and will run about 1 page.· Objectives Fast Track: End of chapter element containing each A-head from the chapter and succinct bullet points reviewing most important information from each section (same as current Solutions Fast Track). · FAQs: End of Chapter Frequently Asked Questions on objective content. These are not exam preparation questions (same as our current FAQ). · Test What You Learned: End of chapter exam preparation questions, which are in the format of the real exam.2. SSCP DVD: The DVD will contain 1 hour of instructor-led training covering the most difficult to comprehend topics on the exam. The instructor's presentation will also include on-screen configurations and networking schematics.SSCP from solutions@syngress.com The accompanying Web site will provide students with realistic exam-simulations software. The exam will emulate the content and the look and feel of the real-exam. Students will be able to grade their performance on the Web-based exam and automatically link to the accompanying e-book for further review of difficult concepts Ø $2,000 worth of training in a $60 book, DVD, and Web-enhanced training system. Consumers of this product will receive an unprecedented value. Instructor-led training for similar certifications averages $2,000 per class, and retail DVD training products are priced from $69 to $129. Consumers are accustomed to paying 20% to 100% more than the cost of this training system for only the DVD!Ø Changes to the CISSP Certification pre-requisites will result in an increase in the popularity of the SSCP certification. Recently the (ISC)² increased the work experience requirement of the CISSP certification to four years from three years. This increase will result into current candidates for the CISSP to shift to the SSCP certification, as the verifiable field requirement is only one year.Ø Syngress well-positioned in wide open playing field. The landscape of certification publishing has changed dramatically over the past month with Coriolis ceasing operations, Hungry Minds facing an uncertain future after their acquisition by John Wiley & Sons, and Syngress ending its long-term relationship with Osborne McGraw Hill in pursuit of publishing Study Guides independently. We are confident that Syngress' long history of best-selling Study Guides will continue in this new era. Minimize

The SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System is a unique an ... Read more

The SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System is a unique and comprehensive combination of text, DVD-quality instructor-led training, and Web-based exam simulation and remediation. These components will give the student 100% coverage of all (ISC)² official exam objectives and realistic exam simulation.The SSCP Study Guide and DVD Training System consists of:1. SSCP Study Guide The 1,000,000 readers who have read previous Syngress Study Guides will find many familiar features in the Study Guide along with many new enhancements including:· Exercises: There will be frequent use of step-by-step exercises with many screen captures and line drawings. Exercises will be presented in sidebar-like style, and will run 1 to 2 pages. · Anatomy of a Question: Question types will be diagrammed and analyzed to give readers access to the theory behind the questions themselves.· Teacher's Pet: These will be written from the instructor's perspective and will provide insight into the teaching methodologies applied to certain objectives that will give readers the "$2,000 worth of training in a $60 book feel." These will be presented in sidebar-like style and will run about 1 page.· Objectives Fast Track: End of chapter element containing each A-head from the chapter and succinct bullet points reviewing most important information from each section (same as current Solutions Fast Track). · FAQs: End of Chapter Frequently Asked Questions on objective content. These are not exam preparation questions (same as our current FAQ). · Test What You Learned: End of chapter exam preparation questions, which are in the format of the real exam.2. SSCP DVD: The DVD will contain 1 hour of instructor-led training covering the most difficult to comprehend topics on the exam. The instructor's presentation will also include on-screen configurations and networking schematics.SSCP from solutions@syngress.com The accompanying Web site will provide students with realistic exam-simulations software. The exam will emulate the content and the look and feel of the real-exam. Students will be able to grade their performance on the Web-based exam and automatically link to the accompanying e-book for further review of difficult concepts Ø $2,000 worth of training in a $60 book, DVD, and Web-enhanced training system. Consumers of this product will receive an unprecedented value. Instructor-led training for similar certifications averages $2,000 per class, and retail DVD training products are priced from $69 to $129. Consumers are accustomed to paying 20% to 100% more than the cost of this training system for only the DVD!Ø Changes to the CISSP Certification pre-requisites will result in an increase in the popularity of the SSCP certification. Recently the (ISC)² increased the work experience requirement of the CISSP certification to four years from three years. This increase will result into current candidates for the CISSP to shift to the SSCP certification, as the verifiable field requirement is only one year.Ø Syngress well-positioned in wide open playing field. The landscape of certification publishing has changed dramatically over the past month with Coriolis ceasing operations, Hungry Minds facing an uncertain future after their acquisition by John Wiley & Sons, and Syngress ending its long-term relationship with Osborne McGraw Hill in pursuit of publishing Study Guides independently. We are confident that Syngress' long history of best-selling Study Guides will continue in this new era. Minimize

Free Worldwide Delivery : TOGAF 9 Foundation Study Guide : ... Read more

Free Worldwide Delivery : TOGAF 9 Foundation Study Guide : Paperback : Van Haren Publishing : 9789087532314 : 9087532318 : 02 Sep 2009 : This study guide gives an overview of every learning objective for the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus and in-depth coverage on preparing and taking the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. It is specifically designed to help individuals prepare for certification. Minimize

For the one-semester survey of economics course, Mankiw now ... Read more

For the one-semester survey of economics course, Mankiw now provides an excellent resource for students who are seeing economics for the first time. His two-semester version of the text has received such praise as "perhaps the best ever" textbook in economic principles. Its no wonder MankiwÂ's prize project has quickly become one of the most successful books ever to be published in the college marketplace. The authorÂ's conversational writing style is superb for presenting the politics and science of economic theories to tomorrowÂ's decision-makers. Because Mankiw wrote it for the students, the book stands out among all other texts by intriguing students to apply an economic way of thinking in their daily lives. Minimize

Work more effectively and gauge your progress along the way ... Read more

Work more effectively and gauge your progress along the way!  This Study Guide is designed to accompany Huffman’s Living Psychology.  It includes chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms, key term cross-word puzzles, matching exercises, fill-in exercises, an additional Active Learning Exercise, and two Sample Tests (20 items each) with answers.Living Psychology was written for students like you, with real lives and real concerns. Full-timers. Part-timers. Working people. Heads of families. Career changers. All with two things in common. Everyone wants relevant material they can immediately use and apply to everyday, real life. And everyone is busy.With you in mind, Living Psychology emphasizes psychology's direct relevance to your modern busy life--careers, business, school, relationships, and society.Real life. Drawing on scientific research and recent advances in neuroscience, behavioral genetics, cognitive psychology, and related fields, Living Psychology shows how to use psychology to better understand everyday life. Using proven hands-on, active learning tools, interactive exercises, video clips, photos, and animations, Living Psychology also helps you learn psychology, while simultaneously teaching you to learn how to learn--so you can learn anything.Real time. Because students and professors are so strongly pressed for time, we organized Living Psychology into 15 chapters, each of which is condensed into brief, manageable modules to help you focus on key content. The accompanying study guides and fully integrated media will also save you time. Minimize

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CI ... Read more

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation is the most respected certification an IT professional can obtain during their career. It demonstrates the ability to understand a broad range of security issues in many areas. This is the ultimate study guide for the Certified Information Security Systems Professional CISSP Exam. You pass or your money back! * It is designed for the experienced Security Professional. This guide will help to supplement your studies and further your goal of acquiring the CISSP designation. The book is designed for a security professional by a security professional. The author has strived to take the information that is needed to be successful in the security arena and to condense it into one concise volume. In addition, this book is also a great resource for anyone interested in getting a better handle on how to secure ones organization and enterprise. This guide will help you to understand the common body of knowledge that is set forth by ISC2* and many security professionals today. * CISSP is a registered Trademark of ISC2, Inc. This publication is not endorsed nor sponsered by ISC2, Inc. The information here within is that of the authors and his intent to consolidate this information. The test and quiz questions are not official test questions set forth by ISC2, but intended only for the purpose of learning the knowledge needed to prepare for this test. Minimize

ISBN13: 9780470955994. ISBN10: 0470955996. by Usma. Publish ... Read more

ISBN13: 9780470955994. ISBN10: 0470955996. by Usma. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.. Edition: 11 Minimize

The goal of this insightful book is to prepare aspiring and ... Read more

The goal of this insightful book is to prepare aspiring and current firefighters for effective and professional fire department entrance interviews. Practical topics such as recommended attire, language choice, and appropriate responses prepare you for presenting in an interview, while topics such as formulating an answer, developing alternatives and options, and avoiding common interview errors help you face the challenges of the question and answer session. The book describes the importance of interview preparation and outlines several areas that require background knowledge and research. It also provides a framework to structure your overall preparation in order to avoid canned answers and emphasize your unique qualifications, leading to success in acquiring the job. Minimize

Provides a practical and applied approach to managing costs ... Read more

Provides a practical and applied approach to managing costs for foodservice managers and studentsFor foodservice managers to control costs effectively, they must have a firm grasp of accounting, marketing, and legal issues, as well as food and beverage sanitation, production, and service methods. This fully updated fourth edition of Food and Beverage Cost Control provides students and managers with a wealth of comprehensive resources and the specific tools they need to keep costs low and profit margins high.This new edition features the latest information on foodservice cost control in a global setting, addressing relevant cultural, legal, and technological questions. Highlights of this fourth edition include:A new look at international foodservice cost control in the age of globalization, with a special emphasis on using advanced technologies internationallyNew Leaders are Readers! features provide students with additional readings related to key topics and concepts for each chapterNew Technology Tools have been added throughout the book alongside relevant topics because technology affects practically every aspect of cost control todayExpanded and updated Test Your Skills questions help students to reinforce their understanding of the tools and concepts presentedApply What You Have Learned exercises focus on practical applications of topics and concepts toreal-world industry scenariosA bonus CD-ROM packed with exercises that utilize manager-developed Microsoft® Excel spreadsheetsA newly created Study Guide provides several additional resources to help students review the material and exercises to test their knowledge of key topics and conceptsStudents in foodservice management courses will find that Food and Beverage Cost Control, Fourth Edition provides a modern and focused treatment of this vital subject. Working managers will appreciate this useful reference as a source of ready-to-use forms and formulas that can be easily applied to their operations.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. Minimize

Students can master key concepts and earn a better grade wi ... Read more

Students can master key concepts and earn a better grade with the help of the clear, concise writing and creative, thought-provoking exercises found in this Study Guide, written by Berdell Funke, one of the textbook authors. Revised to correspond with changes in the Tenth Edition, the Study Guide includes concise explanations of key concepts, definitions of important terms, art labeling exercises, critical thinking problems, and a variety of self-test questions with answers. Minimize

The textbook study guide provides students on the go with a ... Read more

The textbook study guide provides students on the go with a valuable resource. It consists of chapter outlines, student exercises, study quizzes. The study guide can be packaged at a low cost with new copies of this text or as a separate supplement. Minimize

The ideal resource for supplementing classroom presentation ... Read more

The ideal resource for supplementing classroom presentations, the Study Guide includes "Chapter in a Nutshell" descriptions, key concepts review, learning objectives, fill-in-the-blank questions, step-by-step interpretations of graph boxes, multiple-choice and true-false questions, and crossword puzzles to help students reinforce concepts and prepare for class. New content in the Study Guide has been thoroughly updated to correspond with new content throughout the new edition of the text. For your convenience, the Study Guide is available in print and in Microsoft Word files on the Instructor's Resource CD. Minimize

Students can master key concepts and earn a better grade wi ... Read more

Students can master key concepts and earn a better grade with the help of the clear, concise writing and creative, thought-provoking exercises found in this Study Guide, written by Berdell Funke, one of the textbook authors. Revised to correspond with changes in the Tenth Edition, the Study Guide includes concise explanations of key concepts, definitions of important terms, art labeling exercises, critical thinking problems, and a variety of self-test questions with answers. Minimize

The ideal resource for supplementing classroom presentation ... Read more

The ideal resource for supplementing classroom presentations, the Study Guide includes "Chapter in a Nutshell" descriptions, key concepts review, learning objectives, fill-in-the-blank questions, step-by-step interpretations of graph boxes, multiple-choice and true-false questions, and crossword puzzles to help students reinforce concepts and prepare for class. For your convenience, the Study Guide is available in print and in Microsoft Word files on the Instructor's Resource CD. New content in the Study Guide has been thoroughly updated to correspond with new content throughout the new edition of the text. Minimize

Linda Wilson of the University of Texas at Arlington and Ma ... Read more

Linda Wilson of the University of Texas at Arlington and Mark Maier of Glendale Community College have teamed up to produce the Study Guide which helps reinforce the material in the textbook. Sections include Quick Reviews, Learning Objectives, Using Key Terms, True or False, Multiple Choice Questions, Problems and Applications, and Common Errors. Minimize

The Study Guide is made up of a series of fine study sectio ... Read more

The Study Guide is made up of a series of fine study sections that correspond to concepts in the main text and incorporate questions and exercises that range from definitions, fill-in-the-blank, labeling, and completion study questions to critical thinking questions, broken down into sections: Know It, Find It, Think About It, Apply It, and Test It. The Study Guide also includes end of chapter Two Points of View activities. Minimize

In this accompanying study guide to The Many Worlds of Logi ... Read more

In this accompanying study guide to The Many Worlds of Logic, 2/e, author Paul Herrick opens each chapter with a summary of its content and the skills that students will learn or master at its end. To avoid repetition, the Selected Answers section from the back of the main text--consisting of approximately one-third of the book's problems--is not presented in this study guide. Instead, students have access to the answers to most of the remaining problems. The author has purposely left some questions unanswered in both the textbook and this study guide so that they can be assigned as homework assignments. Minimize

by Martha R. Taylor. This printed learning aid provides a c ... Read more

by Martha R. Taylor. This printed learning aid provides a concept map of each chapter, chapter summaries, word roots, chapter tests, and a variety of interactive questions including multiple-choice, short-answer essay, labeling art, and graph-interpretation questions. Minimize

Linda Wilson of the University of Texas at Arlington and Ma ... Read more

Linda Wilson of the University of Texas at Arlington and Mark Maier of Glendale Community College have teamed up to produce the Study Guide which helps reinforce the material in the textbook. Sections include Quick Reviews, Learning Objectives, Using Key Terms, True or False, Multiple Choice Questions, Problems and Applications, and Common Errors. Minimize

Principles of Physics is a textbook for a one year algebra- ... Read more

Principles of Physics is a textbook for a one year algebra-based introduction physics course. The book is intended for students in the life sciences, the premedical curriculum, the earth and environmental sciences, and the liberal arts.Since for many students this is their first encounter with physics, I introduce new concepts by qualitative and intuitive discussions whenever possible. And to motivate students and to maintain their enthusiasm, I have drawn on examples from sports, biology, medicine, and everyday life, chosen to match the background and special interests of the students. Minimize

In this accompanying study guide to The Many Worlds of Logi ... Read more

In this accompanying study guide to The Many Worlds of Logic, 2/e, author Paul Herrick opens each chapter with a summary of its content and the skills that students will learn or master at its end. To avoid repetition, the Selected Answers section from the back of the main text--consisting of approximately one-third of the book's problems--is not presented in this study guide. Instead, students have access to the answers to most of the remaining problems. The author has purposely left some questions unanswered in both the textbook and this study guide so that they can be assigned as homework assignments. Minimize

This second edition of Microeconomics is filled with learni ... Read more

This second edition of Microeconomics is filled with learning-by-doing problems that   give students a chance to make economics their own. These fully worked-out problems provide a step-by-step road map to help students solve numerical problems. Each problem correlates to similar practice problems at the end of each chapter. In addition, the authors include many extensive real-world examples in the text. These examples are contemporary applications of the theory and are longer and more extensive to show the evolution of the example. Each chapter opens with an example to draw readers into the topic. Minimize

***Includes Practice Test Questions***Police Exam Secrets h ... Read more

***Includes Practice Test Questions***Police Exam Secrets helps you ace the Police Exam, without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive Police Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. Police Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; Police Officer Education Requirements: Police Officer Academy, Job Requirements, Important Websites, Job Outlook, Psychological Evaluation, Universal Precautions; Writing Essay Guidelines: How to Approach a Topic, Strength Through Diversity, Keys to Weeding Your Garden, The Logical Path to Churning Out an Essay; Testing Secrets: Subject Review, Order Priorities, Event Memorization; Oral Interview Secrets: Interview Tips & Techniques, Mind and Body, Controlling Nervousness, How to Articulate, Maintaining Confidence, An Attitude Review, When to Buy Time, How to Practice, and much more... Minimize

Design, build, configure, and support networks based on Ver ... Read more

Design, build, configure, and support networks based on Version 6 of the Internet Protocol Coverage includes: Overview of history and motivations behind the new protocol, including the limitations of the IPv4 address space, Network Address Translation (NAT), fast growth of the Internet routing table, international issues, mobility, security, and many other topics Header format, addressing, Path MTU Discovery (PMTUD), IPv6 over link-layer technologies, Extended Unique Identifier-64-bit (EUI-64) format, Internet Control Message Protocol Version 6 (ICMPv6), autoconfiguration, neighbor discovery protocol, Duplicate Address Detection (DAD), and use of DNS with IPv6 Comparison with BGP4+, RIPng, IS-IS for IPv6, and OSPFv3 with Cisco IOS(r) Software routing references and examples Transitioning from and co-existing with IPv4 using Dual Stack, configured tunnel, generic routing encapsulation (GRE), 6to4, 6to4 Relay, Intra-Site Automatic Tunnel Addressing Protocol (ISATAP), and Network Address Translation-Protocol Translation (NAT-PT) configurations Enabling, configuring, and operating a Cisco router with IPv6 addresses, prefixes, IPv6 ACLs, IPv6-enabled routing protocols, CEFv6, and several coexistence mechanisms Host-router interaction with Microsoft Windows, Solaris, FreeBSD, Linux, and Tru64 UNIX Preview of Internet IPv6 and address allocation on 6Bone Deploying production IPv6 connectivity in enterprise networks using prefixes allocated by ARIN, RIPE, and APNIC With the proliferation of Internet devices that require a globally unique host address such as handhelds, 3G phones, and other wireless devices, the supply of Internet addresses available will soon be exhausted. Cisco Self-Study: Implementing Cisco IPv6 Networks (IPV6) shows you how to use Version 6 of the Internet Protocol to stay ahead of the curve, safeguard against running out of address space, avoid awkward address-expansion efforts, and apply the power of the new Internet to meet your needs over the coming decades.   Complete with practical examples that show the real-world application of IPv6, Cisco Self-Study: Implementing Cisco IPv6 Networks (IPV6) presents in-depth technical coverage of designing, configuring, deploying, and debugging IPv6 on Cisco routers. Within, you'll find strategies for management, integration, and international implications. To help you remember key concepts, each chapter ends with challenging review questions that test your knowledge of the subject matter. Whether you are searching for a comprehensive reference to the new version of the Internet Protocol or require a solutions-based implementation guide based on official Cisco content, Cisco Self-Study: Implementing Cisco IPv6 Networks (IPV6) is your complete networking resource for this valuable and inevitable technology.   Cisco Self-Study: Implementing Cisco IPv6 Networks (IPV6) is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco Systems that can include simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.   This volume is in the Self-Study Guide Series from Cisco Press. Books in this series provide Cisco authorized, self-study solutions to help networking professionals understand technology implementations and prepare for the Cisco Career Certification examinations. Minimize

Students can master key concepts and earn a better grade wi ... Read more

Students can master key concepts and earn a better grade with the help of the clear, concise writing and creative, thought-provoking exercises found in this Study Guide. Revised to match changes in the Ninth Edition, the Study Guide includes concise explanations of key concepts, definitions of important terms, art labeling exercises, critical thinking problems, and a variety of self-test questions with answers. Minimize