The MOST authoritative introduction to the AIN, its Structure function. Development and control of behavior available today. Presents both a comprehensive summary of the state of the science and a full discussion of historical issues in the study of the ain.
Neuroanatomy, cell and molecular mechanisms, mechanisms of signaling and development are thoroughly described in the context of the cognitive approaches to behavior. Thoroughly revised with a new full-color art program. This text was re-designed to be more user friendly. Also featured is an expanded treatment of the development of the nervous system. The genetic basis of neurological and psychiatric diseases. The cognitive neuroscience of perception and icon channel mechanisms.
The MOST authoritative introduction to the AIN, its Structure function. Development and control of behavior available today. Presents both a comprehensive summary of the state of…
With the eighth edition of First Aid for the USMLK Step 2 CK, we continue our commitment to providing students with the most useful and up-to-date preparation guide for the USMLE Step 2 CK. The eighth edition represents a thorough revision in many ways and includes:
- An all-new color design for better learning.
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- A revised and updated exam preparation guide for the USMLE Step 2 CK that includes updated study and test-taking strategies for the FRED v2 computer-based testing (CBT) format.
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The eighth edition would not have been possible without the help of the many students and faculty members who contributed their feedback and suggestions. We invite students and faculty to continue sharing their thoughts and ideas to help us improve First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK. (See How to Contribute, p. xiii.).
With the eighth edition of First Aid for the USMLK Step 2 CK, we continue our commitment to providing students with the most useful and up-to-date preparation guide for the USMLE…
McGraw-Hill's SSAT/ISEE offers complete coverage of both forms (grades 6-8 and 9-12) of the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) and all three forms (grades 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12) of the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE), the two exams required for admission by more than 2,000 private high schools nationwide and overseas.
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Foreword by the Dean of Admission, the Lawrenceville School
McGraw-Hill's SSAT/ISEE offers complete coverage of both forms (grades 6-8 and 9-12) of the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) and all three forms (grades 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12)…
Can't remember those grueling grammar lessons from junior high? Troubled that your professional writing lacks polish? Stop worrying! You've just picked up the painless prescription for proper English!
Acclaimed grammarians Mark Lester and Larry Beason know that English teachers aren't the only ones who expect careful and correct language choices. Precision in language can be the deciding factor when it comes to getting a job or winning a promotion. THE MCGRAW-HILL HANDBOOK OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND USAGE gives you bottom-line definitions, tips, and simple rules that summarize the essentials you need to know.
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Learn more than 3,000 English expressions and speak and understand the language easily
As a new speaker of English, you may hear some expressions in your daily conversations that you do not understand--yet. McGraw-Hill's Conversational American English will help you learn these expressions, so not only do you know what a person is saying to you, but that you can use the expression yourself! More than 3,000 expressions are organized by theme, so you can find what you are looking for quickly. And each topic is illustrated to further help you understand context.
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Learn more than 3,000 English expressions and speak and understand the language easily
As a new speaker of English, you may hear some expressions in your daily conversations…
Read and Write Russian Script will help you read and write simple Russian. This book is a step-by-step introduction to the script that will enable you to read Russian signs, notices, advertisements and headlines. Even if you think learning the script is a daunting prospect, this book will make it simple. The alphabet is introduced in stages and there's lots of practice of each new character before the next one is introduced. There are plenty of example words and phrases that are seen everywhere in any Russian-speaking environment so you can familiarize yourself with the most common signs and directions. By the end of the book, you will be reading and writing simple Russian with confidence and be prepared for your next trip to Russia or further study of the language.
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"Is there anything you'd like to ask us?" This question can paralyze even the most seasoned job applicants. But with "301 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interview" at your side, you'll be ready with a response that demonstrates your confidence and ability to see the whole picture and think on your feet. This second edition of the bestselling job seeker's resource delivers proven, up-to-the-minute tools for job hunters who want to shine in this most crucial part of the interview process.
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"Is there anything you'd like to ask us?" This question can paralyze even the most seasoned job applicants. But with "301 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interview" at your side,…
The ACT is growing into the most preferred entrance exam by colleges and universities across the country. So if you want to get into the school of your choice, you need to achieve your best score on the ACT. You need the experts on your side!
McGraw-Hill's 10 Practice ACTs offers the most ACT practice available anywhere. It includes 10 complete sample ACTs, with in-depth explanatory answers for every question that act as a mini-review for ACT test topics.
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McGraw-Hill's PodClass: TOEFL Vocabulary gives you a portable and dynamic tool to use when preparing for this difficult exam. With the iPod's easy navigation, you will gain access to 500 essential words in audio flashcard form for test success.
McGraw-Hill's PodClass: TOEFL Vocabulary gives you a portable and dynamic tool to use when preparing for this difficult exam. With the iPod's easy navigation, you will gain access…
Completely revised and updated for 2010, McGraw-Hill’s GMAT brings all of McGraw-Hill’s business and education expertise to bear on helping you achieve the best score possible. It’s packed with topic reviews, testtaking strategies, up-to-the-minute test information, and plenty of practice tests and drills. This authoritative and practical guide has been fully updated, with additional practice online and important information. The enhanced, fully redesigned CD-ROM is also now both PC- and Mac-compatible.
Completely revised and updated for 2010, McGraw-Hill’s GMAT brings all of McGraw-Hill’s business and education expertise to bear on helping you achieve the best score possible.…
Acquire the Life-Saving Skills Needed to Eliminate or Reduce Most Helicopter Accidents.
A vital resource for pilots, helicopter enthusiasts, and aircraft maintenance technicians, Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots analyzes all aspects of helicopter accidents, including flight basics, engineering, meteorology, flight training, and human factors. This life-saving guide shows how proper preparation can help prevent accidents by addressing causes such as aerodynamic problems, mechanical failures, poor loading, mid-air collisions, and more.
Filled with case studies and first-hand accounts of accidents, the book organizes accident types by primary causes, presenting proven methods for eliminating or reducing the possibility of each type. Greg Whyte, an ex commercial helicopter pilot and professional aviation writer, draws on his own flying experiences and those of other flight veterans to provide a wealth of practical information and safety tips that are essential for everyone who flies, maintains or crews in helicopters. Filled with over 100 helpful illustrations, Fatal Traps for Helicopter Pilots enables readers to:
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Acquire the Life-Saving Skills Needed to Eliminate or Reduce Most Helicopter Accidents.
A vital resource for pilots, helicopter enthusiasts, and aircraft maintenance…
"Easy Spanish Step-by-Step" is based on the idea that the quickest route to learning Spanish is through a solid grounding in grammar basics. Now don't be put off by the "G-word." What you won't find in this book is a lot of pointless drills. Instead, you get an original, step-by-step approach to learning Spanish based on the way people naturally acquire language. From the very beginning, you are introduced to the most essential structures - allowing you to communicate in Spanish almost immediately. Gradually, through a series of interconnected "steps," you progress in a logical way to more common concepts that govern how Spanish is spoken and written. And along the way you are introduced to hundreds of carefully selected verbs and vocabulary words presented on the basis of how often they are used in everyday Spanish.
Guaranteed to get you quickly up and running with the knowledge and skills you need to communicate in Spanish with confidence, "Easy Spanish Step-by-Step" features:
- A unique "building-block" approach to mastering essential grammar, verbs, and vocabulary;
- Down-to-earth explanations of important rules and concepts;
- 300 verbs and hundreds of key terms introduced on the basis of frequency;
- Exercises to help you test what you've learned and measure progress;
- Engaging readings that help you hone your skills in everyday contexts.
"Easy Spanish Step-by-Step" is based on the idea that the quickest route to learning Spanish is through a solid grounding in grammar basics. Now don't be put off by the "G-word."…
"CMOS Digital Integrated Circuits: Analysis and Design" is the most complete book on the market for CMOS circuits. Appropriate for electrical engineering and computer science, this book starts with CMOS processing, and then covers MOS transistor models, basic CMOS gates, interconnect effects, dynamic circuits, memory circuits, BiCMOS circuits, I/O circuits, VLSI design methodologies, low-power design techniques, design for manufacturability and design for testability. This book provides rigorous treatment of basic design concepts with detailed examples. It typically addresses both the computer-aided analysis issues and the design issues for most of the circuit examples. Numerous SPICE simulation results are also provided for illustration of basic concepts. Through rigorous analysis of CMOS circuits in this text, students will be able to learn the fundamentals of CMOS VLSI design, which is the driving force behind the development of advanced computer hardware.
"CMOS Digital Integrated Circuits: Analysis and Design" is the most complete book on the market for CMOS circuits. Appropriate for electrical engineering and computer science,…
Эта книга - перевод руководства по внутренним болезням, занимающего исключительное положение в мировой медицинской литературе. Ею пользуется уже несколько поколений врачей. Она переведена на французский, немецкий, греческий, итальянский, японский,
Эта книга - перевод руководства по внутренним болезням, занимающего исключительное положение в мировой медицинской литературе. Ею пользуется уже несколько поколений врачей. Она…
For the United States Army, grace under fire isn't an ideal--it's standard operating procedure. In Winning Under Fire, you'll discover Army techniques for managing stress in the heat of battle, and you'll learn how to put them to work in your own organization.
Winning Under Fire was written by a combat-experienced Army major who served in Europe and Vietnam, held leadership positions at two Fortune 500 companies, and ran successful businesses of his own. Drawing upon his own experiences and those of top military leaders--as well as the latest stress management research--Major Collie combines military know-how and business savvy to show you how to: Channel stress into positive energy for achieving goalsKnow the sources of organizational stressDetect and eliminate stress fracturesStay resilient under all conditionsBuild teams that work under any extremesPrepare a game plan to get you and your team through every battleBe a great leader in times of great duress
For the United States Army, grace under fire isn't an ideal--it's standard operating procedure. In Winning Under Fire, you'll discover Army techniques for managing stress in the…
Bring the miracle of Lean Six Sigma improvement out of manufacturing and into services Much of the U.S. economy is now based on services rather than manufacturing. Yet the majority of books on Six Sigma and Lean--today's major
Bring the miracle of Lean Six Sigma improvement out of manufacturing and into services Much of the U.S. economy is now based on services rather than manufacturing. Yet the…
Hedge funds have long been viewed as mysterious, high-risk investments, unsuitable for most investors. All About Hedge Funds debunks these myths and explains how any investor can take advantage of the high-potential returns of hedge funds
Hedge funds have long been viewed as mysterious, high-risk investments, unsuitable for most investors. All About Hedge Funds debunks these myths and explains how any investor can…
Now in paperback, "Guerrilla P.R. Wired" transports Michael Levine's legendary street-fighting P.R. tactics to the wide-open domain of the World Wide Web. Start-up owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to garner the greatest publicity for the
Now in paperback, "Guerrilla P.R. Wired" transports Michael Levine's legendary street-fighting P.R. tactics to the wide-open domain of the World Wide Web. Start-up owners,…
