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Against the backdrop of a fluid domestic and external environment, Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed a new set of concepts, ideas and strategies for governing the world’s most populous nation. The Governance of China is the insider’s analysis of Xi’s theory of statecraft, and how the undisputed leader of...

THEORY AND PRACTICE OF GROUP COUNSELING, 9th Edition, gives students an in-depth overview of the eleven group counseling theories. In addition to illustrating how to put these theories into practice, this best-selling text guides students in developing their own syntheses of various aspects of the theories. With Corey's clear, straightforward...

Chinese calligraphy is a primary discipline in the traditional Chinese classics and a unique area in humanities studies worldwide. A Study of Chinese Calligraphy is the first English monograph that provides a thorough synthesis of the research findings on the subject to date, filling a gap in international sinology. Based...

In April 2018, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China’s four decades of reform and opening-up have generated many valuable inspirations. “The most important one is that for any country or nation to achieve rejuvenation, they must follow the logic of history and the trend of the times in their pursuit...

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Deliver sound statistical methodology, a proven problem-scenario approach and meaningful applications that clearly demonstrate how statistical information impacts business decisions with Anderson/Sweeney/Williams/Camm/Cochran/Fry/Ohlmann's leading ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, 9E. More than 350 actual business examples, current cases and hands-on exercises draw from the authors’ unmatched experience to present...

Introduction to Psychology heeds the increasing awareness of psychology as an understanding of people not just in North America and Western Europe, but also around the world. The text covers examples that Asian students can relate to and empirical studies that are aimed at understanding cultural influence on people’s thought,...

Introduce students to strategic management with the market-leading text that sets the standard for this course. Written by today's most prominent management scholars and award-winning instructors, Hitt/Ireland/Hoskisson's STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: COMPETITIVENESS AND GLOBALIZATION, 13E provides an intellectually rich, yet practical, analysis of strategic management. The authors combine a classic industrial organization...

Guide your students in mastering data analysis, modeling and the effective use of spreadsheets with Albright/Winston's popular BUSINESS ANALYTICS: DATA ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, 7E. This book's quantitative methods approach delivers the tools to succeed with a proven teach-by-example approach, student-friendly writing style and complete integration with the latest version...

Griffin/Phillips/Gully's applied approach in ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: MANAGING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS, 13E balances classic management ideas with today's most recent organizational behavior developments and trends. Your students learn to think and act like successful managers as this edition examines the fundamentals of employee behavior. Numerous learning features, including clear explanations of...

Adapted from the global bestseller Principles of Economics by N. Gregory Mankiw, this graphic edition of Professor Mankiw’s textbook offers easy-to-understand explanations of the most important concepts in economics. Starting with market supply and demand, Volume 2 presents illustrative examples and cases, before analyzing how markets work. The volume ends...

This edition introduces today's accumulated knowledge of strategic management scholarship in a way that is extremely accessible to students with engaging, cutting-edge research and 31 short and long case studies from well-known, leading global companies. MindTap for Hill/Schilling/Jones' STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, AN INTEGRATED APPROACH: THEORY & CASES, 13E is the digital...

Prepare students for management success as Daft/Marcic's market-leading UNDERSTANDING MANAGEMENT, 11E integrates classic management principles with today's latest management ideas. Acclaimed authors Richard Daft and Dorothy Marcic focus on management and entrepreneurial issues within small to midsize companies -- where most students begin their careers -- in addition to addressing...

This edition introduces today's accumulated knowledge of strategic management scholarship in a way that is extremely accessible to students with engaging, cutting-edge research and 31 short and long case studies from well-known, leading global companies. MindTap for Hill/Schilling/Jones' STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, AN INTEGRATED APPROACH: THEORY & CASES, 13E is the digital...

Introduce information systems development with today's latest practical and streamlined approach in Tilley’s SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN, 12E and MindTap digital resources. Students learn even more about emerging technologies and methodologies, including agile methods, cloud computing and mobile applications, as this edition provides an easy-to-understand approach to systems analysis and...

Latest developments in the neuroscience and science of learning have affirmed the theories of the late cognitive psychologist Professor Reuven Feuerstein. The theory of Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) and Structural Cognitive Modifiability (SCM), which have their genesis in the 1950s continue to make advances in its implementation science. This book...

This book aims to present a comprehensive account of the history, major policies, and outstanding achievements of China’s opening up to the outside world over the past four decades. Focusing on China’s grand program of opening-up launched in 1978 and based on an in-depth analysis of a huge amount of...

Adapted from the global bestseller, Principles of Economics, by N. Gregory Mankiw, this graphic edition of Professor Mankiw’s textbook offers easy-to-understand explanations of the most important concepts in economics. Starting with the ten fundamental principles of economics, Volume 1 presents illustrative examples and cases, before introducing the lives and philosophies...

The Principles of Singapore Business Law, first published in 2009, was followed by a second edition in 2013. This third edition provides a timely update of the legal changes that have taken place since then, stating the law as on 4th May 2019. In keeping with the aims of this...

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD, 10th Edition, covers contemporary health, safety, and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children--and guides teachers in implementing effective classroom practices--in one comprehensive, full-color volume. Concepts are backed by the latest research findings and linked to NAEYC standards. The text emphasizes the...

Present the most current, complete coverage of today's supply management process from a managerial perspective with Monczka/Handfield/Giunipero/Patterson's PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 7E. This edition draws from the authors' extensive first-hand experiences and relationships with executives and practitioners worldwide to highlight critical developments in the field. Students examine recent advancements...

BASIC MARKETING RESEARCH, 9E balances a reader-friendly, accessible approach with an ideal level of coverage. The authors introduce two dominant approaches to gathering marketing information: marketing analytics on data that exist within the firm and customer insights gathered for a specific purpose. The book merges these approaches in an ongoing...

SOCIOLOGY: THE ESSENTIALS, Tenth Edition, uses the theme of debunking myths to look behind the facades of everyday life, challenge common assumptions, and help students develop critical thinking skills as well as better understand how society is constructed and sustained. This thorough yet streamlined text employs a reader-friendly presentation and...

Blend logistics theory with practical applications as you offer students a refined focus on the supply chain approach with Langley/Novack/Gibson/Coyle's SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A LOGISTICS PERSPECTIVE, 11E. This digital edition highlights emerging issues, technology developments, and global changes in today's constantly evolving field of supply chain management. Updates examine significant...

With a new emphasis on the same "real data" professionals use to make evidence-based decisions, Healey's STATISTICS: A TOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS, 11e, introduces fundamental concepts and their practical application to current social issues -- no advanced math knowledge required. Examples from daily life illustrate that statistics...

Introduce your students to today's most important investment topics from the perspective of an individual financial planner with Mayo's INVESTMENTS: AN INTRODUCTION, 13E. This edition uses an inviting approach to present the process of investing and the many alternatives available for constructing a strong investment portfolio. Through this process, students...

The standard in ear training instruction is Horvit/Koozin/Nelson MUSIC FOR EAR TRAINING. The Fourth Edition takes a hybrid approach to deliver a wealth of practical material that will help students quickly improve their listening and ear training skills. The accompanying digital resources for this text are easy to use and...

Packed with hands-on applications, Babbie's THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH, 15th Edition, equips your students with the tools they need to practically apply research concepts as both researchers and consumers. Known as the "gold standard" for research methods, the text delivers a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research...

Distinguished by a unique emphasis on current events, Kassin/Fein/Markus' SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, 11th Edition, combines scholarship with real-world applications as it draws engaging connections between chapter concepts and students' everyday lives. One of the most scholarly and well-written texts in the field, it includes both classic and emerging research, a strong...

Introduce your students to the most progressive thinking about organizations today as acclaimed author Richard Daft balances recent, innovative ideas with proven classic theories and effective business practices. Daft’s best-selling ORGANIZATION THEORY AND DESIGN presents a captivating, compelling snapshot of contemporary organizations and the concepts driving their success. Recognized as...