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RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: HVAC 2nd edition delivers training materials with a hands-on practical approach. Based on NAHB/HBI Skill Standards developed by an advisory board of leading builders and educators, this full color, comprehensive text is intended for aspiring technicians and covers the installation, startup and service of residential air conditioning and heating systems. This new edition continues to present material as a theory then explains with how-to instructions while at the same time adhering to the NAHB/Home Builders Institute's Skills Standards for HVAC. Instructions contain step by step procedures with illustrations side by side with the description, giving clarity to the instructions.The first section explores matter, energy, heat and the basics of refrigeration with a view towards building a working knowledge of the behavior of heat and how it is transferred. Next, the start up and service section illustrates the steps that must be followed to make certain that airflow through the system is correct and the amount of refrigerant in the system is within the acceptable range. Finally the installation and service of oil, gas, electric and geothermal heating systems is covered as well as boilers, hydronic heating and radiant heating.Now available with this text is The Complete HVAC Lab Manual, which features over 250 lab exercises, covering 15 topic areas.  See the supplements section for more details.

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Industrial Automated Systems: Instrumentation and Motion Control (Book Only)

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INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATED SYSTEMS: INSTRUMENTATION AND MOTION CONTROL, is the ideal book to provide readers with state-of-the art coverage of the full spectrum of industrial maintenance and control, from servomechanisms to instrumentation. Readers will learn about components, circuits, instruments, control techniques, calibration, tuning and programming associated with industrial automated systems. INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATED SYSTEMS: INSTRUMENTATION AND MOTION CONTROL, focuses on operation, rather than mathematical design concepts. It is formatted into sections so that it can be used for a variety of courses, such as electrical motors, sensors, variable speed drives, programmable logic controllers, servomechanisms, and various instrumentation and process classes. This book also offers readers a broader coverage of industrial maintenance and automation information than other books and provides them with a more extensive collection of supplements, including a lab manual and two hundred animated multimedia lessons on a CD.

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Aerospace Engineering: From the Ground Up

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Written with a visual appeal and engaging approach, AEROSPACE ENGINEERING provides an overview of the broad range of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) applications in aerospace engineering. An extensive overview of the history of aviation and technological innovations demonstrate the progression of aerospace technology. The use of case studies and real world examples further supports users' understanding and application of STEM to aerospace engineering. Real world connections combined with narratives make the technical material easier to comprehend. The book includes a complete glossary of all related aerospace terminology as well as firsthand accounts of aerospace professionals in their chosen career along with career opportunities.

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PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING will help readers better understand the engineering concepts, mathematics, and scientific principles that form the foundation of the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Principles Of Engineering course. Important concepts and processes are explained throughout using full-color photographs and illustrations. Appropriate for high school students, the mathematics covered includes algebra and trigonometry. Strong pedagogical features to aid comprehension include: Case Studies, boxed articles such as Fun Facts and Points of Interest, Your Turn activities, suggestions for Off-Road Exploration, connections to STEM concepts, Career Profiles, Design Briefs, and example pages from Engineers' Notebooks. Each chapter concludes with questions designed to test the reader's knowledge of information presented in the chapter, along with a hands-on challenge or exercise that compliments the content and lends itself to exploration. Key vocabulary terms are highlighted throughout the book and emphasized in margin definitions.

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Brett Handley, Craig Coon, David M. Marshall

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Essentials of Radiation, Biology and Protection

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Easy-to-read and engaging, this text offers a succinct overview of radiation biology and protection concepts. It teaches both why and how to protect yourself and patients from ionizing radiation. Emphasis is placed on integrating the theory of radiation protection as seen in radiobiology with radiation protection as it should be practiced in the clinical education setting. The text discusses cell structure, the direct and indirect effects of radiation at the cellular level, biological effects of radiation exposure, and protection practices for both patients and personnel. Current regulations and recommendations are in compliance with the educational requirements established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

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Taking a holistic approach to developmental reading, ENGAGE: COLLEGE READING is the third book in a 3-book series, covering reading levels grades 10-12. It guides students through a stepped and incremental approach, activating background or prior knowledge as many of the skills students need to become critical readers are skills they already possess and use on a daily basis. Often using popular media as a springboard, Dole and Taggart show students how the skills used when watching television or movies can easily transfer to their academic reading. In this third book, Engage offers a much greater emphasis on critcal thinking, academic reading and reading for careers. Reviewers have lauded the inclusion of varied, interesting readings that will stimulate students' interest in reading and will provide them with background knowledge needed for the most popular college courses.<br>Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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Soap, Sex, and Cigarettes: A Cultural History of American Advertising

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SOAP, SEX AND CIGARETTES examines how American advertising both mirrors society and creates it. From the first newspaper advertisement in colonial times to today's online viral advertising, the text explores how advertising grew in America, how products and brands were produced and promoted, and how advertisements and agencies reflect and introduce cultural trends and issues. The threads of art, industry, culture, and technology unify the work. The text is chronological in its organization and is lavishly illustrated with advertisements.

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Dive deeper into the Spanish learning experience with this superb collection of cortometrajes (short films). ESTRENOS DE CINE is composed of eight short films and a versatile booklet containing activities around each film.

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Creativity and the Arts with Young Children

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CREATIVITY AND THE ARTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, Third Edition, is written for early childhood educators as well as those who work with children from birth through age eight. The book focuses on helping educators make the vital connection to the arts--including music, movement, drama, and the visual arts--throughout all areas of the classroom and curriculum, and on developing creative teachers who will be able to foster an artistic environment. Observations and photos of teachers and children demonstrate practical ways the arts can be used to help children reach their potential. Educators will find many ideas for open-ended activities that are important for the development of young children, and which will encourage them to think in new ways. Discussion of professional standards and recommendations allows teachers to be cognizant of goals that are important in the early years. Thorough in its coverage, the text speaks to children with special needs and cultural diversity, leaving readers with a complete information resource regarding arts in the young child's classroom.

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Cuadros Student Text, Volume 4 of 4: Intermediate Spanish

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CUADROS is Heinle's new 4-VOLUME INTRODUCTORY and INTERMEDIATE Spanish program. It was developed to address the needs of the 4-SEMESTER and 4-QUARTER Spanish course sequence taught at most 2- and 4- year colleges and universities. All 4 volumes are designed to help you connect to the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Throughout the program, cultural themes and related activities encourage you to engage in meaningful communication. CUADROS' realistic pacing of material, easy-to-use grammar, practical vocabulary, engaging videos, and robust technology package work together to help you gain confidence and move quickly toward proficiency.CUADROS' 4-volume configuration allows you to pay as you go - buy what you need when you need it...Grammar overview of CUADROS (please refer to Table of Contents for a full Scope and Sequence):CUADROS Volume 1 (1st Semester or 1st Quarter) includes: Present Tense including Reflexive Verbs.CUADROS Volume 2 (2nd Semester or 2nd Quarter) includes: Present Subjunctive, Future Tense, Present and Past Perfect.CUADROS Volume 3 (3rd Semester or 3rd Quarter) includes: Preterite & Indirect as well as Commands.CUADROS Volume 4 (4th Semester or 4th Quarter) includes: Conditional, Imperfect Subjunctive, and Future & Conditional Perfect.

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Sheri Spaine Long, Sylvia Madrigal Velasco, Kristin Swanson, Maria Carreira

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Cuadros Student Text, Volume 3 of 4: Intermediate Spanish

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CUADROS is Heinle's new 4-VOLUME INTRODUCTORY and INTERMEDIATE Spanish program. It was developed to address the needs of the 4-SEMESTER and 4-QUARTER Spanish course sequence taught at most 2- and 4- year colleges and universities. All 4 volumes are designed to help you connect to the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Throughout the program, cultural themes and related activities encourage you to engage in meaningful communication. CUADROS' realistic pacing of material, easy-to-use grammar, practical vocabulary, engaging videos, and robust technology package work together to help you gain confidence and move quickly toward proficiency.CUADROS' 4-volume configuration allows you to pay as you go - buy what you need when you need it...Grammar overview of CUADROS (please refer to Table of Contents for a full Scope and Sequence):CUADROS Volume 1 (1st Semester or 1st Quarter) includes: Present Tense including Reflexive Verbs.CUADROS Volume 2 (2nd Semester or 2nd Quarter) includes: Present Subjunctive, Future Tense, Present and Past Perfect.CUADROS Volume 3 (3rd Semester or 3rd Quarter) includes: Preterite & Indirect as well as Commands.CUADROS Volume 4 (4th Semester or 4th Quarter) includes: Conditional, Imperfect Subjunctive, and Future & Conditional Perfect.

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Sheri Spaine Long, Sylvia Madrigal Velasco, Kristin Swanson, Maria Carreira

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Cuadros Student Text, Volume 2 of 4: Introductory Spanish

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CUADROS is Heinle's new 4-VOLUME INTRODUCTORY and INTERMEDIATE Spanish program. It was developed to address the needs of the 4-SEMESTER and 4-QUARTER Spanish course sequence taught at most 2- and 4- year colleges and universities. All 4 volumes are designed to help you connect to the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Throughout the program, cultural themes and related activities encourage you to engage in meaningful communication. CUADROS' realistic pacing of material, easy-to-use grammar, practical vocabulary, engaging videos, and robust technology package work together to help you gain confidence and move quickly toward proficiency.CUADROS' 4-volume configuration allows you to pay as you go - buy what you need when you need it...Grammar overview of CUADROS (please refer to Table of Contents for a full Scope and Sequence):CUADROS Volume 1 (1st Semester or 1st Quarter) includes: Present Tense including Reflexive Verbs.CUADROS Volume 2 (2nd Semester or 2nd Quarter) includes: Present Subjunctive, Future Tense, Present and Past Perfect.CUADROS Volume 3 (3rd Semester or 3rd Quarter) includes: Preterite & Indirect as well as Commands.CUADROS Volume 4 (4th Semester or 4th Quarter) includes: Conditional, Imperfect Subjunctive, and Future & Conditional Perfect.

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Sheri Spaine Long, Sylvia Madrigal Velasco, Kristin Swanson, Maria Carreira

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Cuadros Student Text, Volume 1 of 4: Introductory Spanish

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The Video Program reinforces vocabulary, themes and structures presented in the lesson dialogues. DVD available for instructors only.

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Sheri Spaine Long, Sylvia Madrigal Velasco, Kristin Swanson, Maria Carreira

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ENGINEERING DRAWING AND DESIGN, 5E provides readers with an easy-to-read, A-to-Z coverage of drafting and design instruction that complies with the latest ANSI & ASME standards. This fifth edition continues its twenty year tradition of excellence with a multitude of actual quality industry drawings that demonstrate content and provide problems for real world, practical application. The engineering design process featured in ENGINEERING DRAWING AND DESIGN, 5E follows an actual product design from concept through manufacturing, and provides readers with a variety of design problems for challenging applications or for use as team projects. Also included in this book is coverage of Civil Drafting, 3D CADD, solid modeling, parametric applications, and more.

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RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: PLUMBING, 2E is the ideal book to create a direct link between readers' education/training program and the residential construction industry. The result of a strategic partnership between the National Association of Home Builder's (NAHB) Home Builders Institute and Delmar, Cengage Learning, the Residential Construction Academy Series is the perfect way to learn essential workplace skills for readers new to the building trades. Written in partnership with the Home Builders Institute, and endorsed by NAHB, RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: PLUMBING, 2E provides a step-by-step approach to residential plumbing installations based on national skill standards. Focusing on ""Green"" advancement in the plumbing trades, this book thoroughly explains the process of installing residential plumbing systems by exploring topics such as tools of the trade and proper safety measures and by offering various tips to increase readers' on-the-job productivity. Logically organized to build a foundation of knowledge, this book progresses from the installation of common fixtures to troubleshooting techniques that will aid readers. An emphasis on creative layout and the importance of understanding code variations will foster readers' understanding of plumbing system installation that is based on typical situations as well as unique jobsite conditions.

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Get the scientific understanding of horses necessary for success in equine care and management with EQUINE SCIENCE, 4th Edition! Richly illustrated in full color, the book uses a logical, easy-to-follow outline to make learning simple, while addressing essential topics like care and feeding, training, development and reproduction, illness, inheritance, the history of horses, and more. Bursting with helpful features, EQUINE SCIENCE, 4th Edition piques interest with detailed photos and graphs, as well as informational sidebars, website references, and end-of chapter activities. Equine professionals and horse enthusiasts alike will turn to the book's helpful glossary and appendix for definitions of important terms, useful conversion factors and worksheets, and contact information for professional organizations.

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BASIC CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES, Sixth Edition demonstrates the techniques involved in basic clinical laboratory procedures, as well as the theories behind them. Performance-based to maximize hands-on learning, this ""work-text"" includes step-by-step instruction and worksheets to help users understand laboratory tests and procedures, such as specimen collection, types of analysis, laboratory instrumentation, CLIA and OSHA safety protocols, and much more. Learners and working professionals alike will find BASIC CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES an easy-to-understand, reliable resource for developing and refreshing key laboratory skills.

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Surgical Mayo Setups, Spiral bound Version

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Whether you're an experienced surgical technologist,or operating room personnel or just starting out in the field, SURGICAL MAYO SETUPS, 2nd Edition is the reliable, detailed resource you need for success in any operating room! Newly revised with more than 130 Mayo-stand and back-table setups, this handy pocket reference is smartly organized with tabs according to surgical specialty, which helps you find the right set-up quickly and easily. A new introductory section on setup methods provides variations and photos for reference depending on specialty, procedure, facility, OR layout and personal preference. Each of the 12 surgery sections includes a brief overview, key considerations, and an alphabetical procedure list, along with a detailed guide to the instruments and equipment required for the procedure. Selected illustrations throughout the guide show the general Mayo-stand and back-table setup for more complicated proceduresto increase your confidence as your experience grows.

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Introduce your students to the exciting world of journalism using the hands-on, relevant approach of EXPLORING JOURNALISM AND THE MEDIA, 2e. The instructional model presents timeless concepts and applications that will prepare students for scholastic journalism, as well as lay the ground work for future classes, jobs, and careers. Author Lorrie Lynch's experience as a USA Today journalist gives a unique perspective absent from most other journalism textbooks. Profiles of real journalists, authentic student writings from scholastic publications, 21st Century Career Skills, and discussion on legal issues and editorial ethics  will help students connect to the curriculum. EXPLORING JOURNALISM AND THE MEDIA, 2e will not only introduce students to the many different journalism career opportunities, but will also help them perform better in the classroom by providing academic connections, grammar tips, critical thinking activities, and writing activities.