It is with great pleasure that we present the thirteenth edition of Vatider's Human Physiology. The cover of this edition reflects some of the major themes of the textbook: homeostasis, exer¬cise, pathophysiology, and cellular and molecular mechanisms of body function. These themes and others have now been introduced in Chapter 1, called "General Principles of Physi¬ology." These principles h…
The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSS-M) includes both Content Standards and Standards for Mathematical Practice. The Content Standards specify skills and understandings that students should develop at each grade, whereas the Standards for Mathematical Practice identify "processes and proficiencies" that students should develop throughout their mathematical education at all leve…
75 Readings a cross the curriculum, the newest offering in McGraw- Hill's line of inexpensive readers, gathers seventy-five multidisciplinary es¬says together at a student-friendly price. Organized around specific disciplines within the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences, 75 Readings Across the Curriculum helps students make connections between disciplines and provides excellent models …
Wolves, like the one shown on the front cover guarding a skeleton of a caribou, were close to extinction in the 1930s. In Yellowstone National Park, the removal of the wolves had ripple effects on the ecosystem. Without a natural predator, the elk population increased, and the preferred food source of the elks— cottonwood and willow trees—began to dwindle. With fewer trees to stabilize the …
In 19901 began asking the two questions that would eventually help shape this book. First, "Why is success so difficult to sustain?" And second, "Is successful innovation really as unpredictable as the data suggests?" By that time I'd been a strategist at the Boston Consulting Group, where I'd had unusual opportuni¬ties to see at every level how companies competed, and I had cofounded CPS Tech…
Ethical Obligations and Decision Making in Accounting: Text and Cases is designed to provide the instructor with the best flexibility and pedagogical effectiveness. To that end it includes numerous features designed to make both learning and teaching easier and more meaningful
The lemon-kiwi is here to remind you to ask questions. Just as not everything is what it seems, there often is not one right answer. Writing effectively is a means to exploring and sharing what you see, read, experience, and think. Whether you are presenting information, comparing perspectives, or making a case, thinking critically during the process produces more effective writing. Engaging Qu…
The history of Western civilization is broad, and it is easier to learn with the right tools that help you understand the larger themes and get the big picture. Many Europes offers new tools and pedagogy to show how "choice" and "chance"—the decisions made by key individuals in tumultuous times—altered the course of European history. This completely integrated print and digital program incl…
As a leading introductory women's studies reader, Shaw and Lee's Women's Voices, Feminist Visions offers an excellent balance of classic, conceptual, and experiential selections including new contemporary readings. This student-friendly text provides short and accessible readings reflecting the diversity of women's experiences. With each new edition, the authors keep the framework essays and se…
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This brief introduction to the issues, problems, perspectives, and personalities of philosophy is perfect for introduction to philosophy courses that last eight to fifteen weeks. Miller and Jensen organize this popular text around four easily recognizable questions: The Question of Reality, The Question of Knowledge, The Question of God, and The Question of Morality. With accessible and plenti…
Benson's Microbiological Applications has been the "gold standard" of microbiology laboratory manuals for over 30 years. This manual has a number of attractive fea¬tures that resulted in its adoption in universities, colleges, and community colleges for a wide variety of microbi¬ology courses. These features include user-friendly dia¬grams that students can easily follow, clear instructions,…