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Civil Engineering Formulas eBook by Hicks, Tyler Gregory

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 53:11:55 GMT

An indispensable pocket reference for all practicing civil engineers and students.

An Introduction to Numerical Analysis for Electrical and Computer Engineers eBook by Zarowski, Christopher J.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 53:11:55 GMT

* This book is an introduction to numerical analysis and intends to strike a balance between analytical rigor and the treatment of particular methods for engineering problems
* Emphasizes the earlier stages of numerical analysis for engineers with real-life problem-solving solutions applied to computing and engineering
* Includes MATLAB oriented examples

CliffsTestPrep Praxis II: English Subject Area Assessments (0041, 0042, 0043, 0048, 0049) eBook by Kern, Diane E.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 53:11:55 GMT

"Thirty-four states require this test for secondary school English teachers, and almost 28,500 exams were administered from September 2001 through July 2004. Subject review chapters cover the areas tested, and three full-length practice tests help examinees get comfortable with the testing process and format.

Diane E. Kern, PhD (Wakefield, RI), is Assistant Professor of Education at the Feinstein School of Education, Rhode Island College."

College Algebra eBook by Spiegel, Murray R.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 53:11:55 GMT

Supercharge your study time and jump-start your grades with this interactive tutorial from Schaum's--the best study and test-prep tool to use with your computer. Not just notes on-screen, this powerful study aid gives you real answers to your study needs and more study and test-prep tools for your money. By harnessing the power of StudyWorks by the makers of Mathcad--Today's leading technical calculation software--it will help you master college algebra and learn from live calculations. In less study time, you'll achieve greater comprehension, learn to solve problems more quickly, and improve your grades. Inside, you get hundreds of fully solved problems along with summaries of key theoretical points, hyperlinked cross-referencing, and more. And with cutting-edge StudyWorks technology, every number, formula, and problem is completely interactive. You can change variables in equations and watch as StudyWorks powerful engine recalculates the solution flawlessly every time! Based on the one-of-a-kind guide to college algebra from Schaum's popular Outline Series, your Electronic Tutor includes sections on fundamental operations, algebraic expressions, quadratic equations, linear equations, progressions, probability, and infinite series. Other subjects covered include simultaneous equations, problems with one or two unknowns, logarithms, partial fractions, permutations and combinations, inequalities, mathematical induction, and the binomial theorem.

65 Successful Harvard Business School Application Essays, Second Edition eBook by Sullivan, Lauren

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 53:11:55 GMT

YOUR LIFE . . . IN 300 WORDS OR LESSIt's a daunting task. Even the most seasoned professionals find business school application essays to be among the hardest pieces they ever write. With a diverse pool of talented people applying to the nation's top sc

Basic Statistics For Educational Research eBook by Kaufhold, John A

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 53:11:55 GMT

John A. Kaufhold shown with his wife, Sumita, at Stratford-Upon-Avon, is a Professor of Educational Leadership at Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina. He is the author of three books and numerous articles in the fields of Education and Civil War history.

A First Course in String Theory eBook by Zwiebach, Barton

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 53:11:55 GMT

An accessible introduction to string theory, this book provides a detailed and self-contained demonstration of the main concepts involved. The first part deals with basic ideas, reviewing special relativity and electromagnetism while introducing the concept of extra dimensions. D-branes and the classical dynamics of relativistic strings are discussed next, and the quantization of open and closed bosonic strings in the light-cone gauge, along with a brief introduction to superstrings. The second part begins with a detailed study of D-branes followed by string thermodynamics. It discusses possible physical applications, and covers T-duality of open and closed strings, electromagnetic fields on D-branes, Born Infeld electrodynamics, covariant string quantization and string interactions. Primarily aimed as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate courses, it will also be ideal for a wide range of scientists and mathematicians who are curious about string theory.

Calculus Workbook For Dummies eBook by Ryan, Mark

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 53:11:55 GMT

From differentiation to integration - solve problems with ease Got a grasp on the terms and concepts you need to know, but get lost halfway through a problem or, worse yet, not know where to begin? Have no fear! This hands-on guide focuses on helping you solve the many types of calculus problems you encounter in a focused, step-by-step manner. With just enough refresher explanations before each set of problems, you'll sharpen your skills and improve your performance. You'll see how to work with limits, continuity, curve-sketching, natural logarithms, derivatives, integrals, infinite series, and more! 100s of Problems! Step-by-step answer sets clearly identify where you went wrong (or right) with a problem The inside scoop on calculus shortcuts and strategies Know where to begin and how to solve the most common problems Use calculus in practical applications with confidence

A-Plus Study Notes CFA 2007 Level I Certification: (with Download Exam) A complete course of Study For Chartered Financial Analyst eBook by Gottlieb, CFA, Samuel, J.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 53:11:55 GMT

A-Plus Study Notes teaches the entire CFA Level I curriculum, eliminating the impossible task of predicting what will be covered on the actual examination. Its purpose is to help you master the Learning Outcome Statements as quickly and as effectively as possible so you can pass the CFA Level I exam your first time. This one compact study guide and accompanying test engine will give you with all the information, practice exams, and test-taking tips that you need to reach a passing level and feel confident that you are ready for the real exam.
You can also feel confident that your are getting some of the best advice and coaching available, since our authors are not only CFA charter holders and successful investment professionals, but also teach CFA exam preparation courses in college, online, and in seminars. You get the benefit of their combined international experience.
This book is divided into Study Sessions (1 - 18) and Appendix A (Exhibits 1 - 3). Appendix A is a collection of Exhibits and flow charts for condensed reference and review, including examples of accounting statements, puts and calls, PE breakdown, and financial ratios.
Ethical and Professional Standards
Study Session 1: Ethical and Professional Standards
Investment Tools
Study Session 2. Quantitative Methods: Basic Concepts
Study Session 3. Quantitative Methods: Application
Study Session 4. Economics: Microeconomic Analysis
Study Session 5. Economics: Macroeconomic Analysis
Study Session 6. Economics: Global Economic Analysis
Study Session 7. Financial Statement Analysis: Basic Concepts, Cash Flow & IASB GAAP
Study Session 8. Financial Statement Analysis: Financial Ratios and Earnings Per Share
Study Session 9. Financial Statement Analysis: Inventories, Long-Term Assets, Economic Reality
Study Session 10. Financial Statement Analysis: Taxes, Balance-Sheet Debt, Economic Reality
Study Session 11. Corporate Finance: Corporate Investing & Financing Decisions Portfolio Management
Study Session 12. Portfolio Management
Asset Valuation
Study Session 13. Analysis of Equity Investments: Securities Markets
Study Session 14. Analysis of Equity Investments: Industry and Company Analysis
Study Session 15. Analysis of Fixed Income Investments: Basic Concepts
Study Session 16. Analysis of Fixed Income Investments: Analysis and Valuation
Study Session 17. Derivative Investments
Study Session 18. Alternative Investments

A Is for Admission eBook by Hernndez, Michele A.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 53:11:55 GMT

Plenty of college admission guides promise to help students crack the Ivy League, but few of these have detailed knowledge to backup their advice. Michele Hernandez, on the other hand, is the ultimate insider. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Dartmouth College, she also worked as Dartmouth's assistant director of admissions for four years. In A Is for Admissions, Hernandez describes the step-by-step process Ivy League schools use to evaluate an application. Along theway she settles some ancient debates, including the comparative importance of SATs versus high-school grades, public versus private high schools, and extracurricular activities versus part-time employment. She evaluates every possible factor affecting chances for admission, including special categories of students such as recruited athletes, minority applicants, and legacies. Most dramatically, Hernandez reveals the precise mathematical formula used by admissions officers to rank applicants. Using her guidelines, readers canc alculate their own AI (Academic Index) and--should their scores come up short--learn ways to compensate in other areas. Refreshingly, Hernandez helps would-be Ivy Leaguers keep their goals in perspective. Level-headed and clearly written, A Is for Admission is the perfect guide for the student (or parent) who has his eyes set on the stars.

A Mind at a Time: America's Top Learning Expert Shows How Every Child Can Succeed eBook by Levine, Melvin D.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 53:11:55 GMT

Different minds learn differently, writes Dr. Mel Levine, one of the best-known education experts and pediatricians in America today. And that's a problem for many children, because most schools still cling to a one-size-fits-all education philosophy. As a result, these children struggle because their learning patterns don't fit the schools they are in. In A Mind at a Time, Dr. Levine shows parents and others who care for children how to identify these individual learning patterns.

A First Course in Finite Elements eBook by Fish, Jacob / Belytschko, Ted

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 53:11:55 GMT

Developed from the authors, combined total of 50 years undergraduate and graduate teaching experience, this book presents the finite element method formulated as a general-purpose numerical procedure for solving engineering problems governed by partial differential equations. 

Focusing on the formulation and application of the finite element method through the integration of finite element theory, code development, and software application, the book is both introductory and self-contained, as well as being a hands-on experience for any student.

This authoritative text on Finite Elements:

Adopts a generic approach to the subject, and is not application specific
In conjunction with a web-based chapter, it integrates code development, theory, and application in one book
Provides an accompanying Web site that includes ABAQUS Student Edition, Matlab data and programs, and instructor resources
Contains a comprehensive set of homework problems at the end of each chapter
Produces a practical, meaningful course for both lecturers, planning a finite element module, and for students using the text in private study.

A First Course in Finite Elements is the ideal practical introductory course for junior and senior undergraduate students from a variety of science and engineering disciplines.  The accompanying advanced topics at the end of each chapter also make it suitable for courses at graduate level, as well as for practitioners who need to attain or refresh their knowledge of finite elements through private study.

A Course in Financial Calculus eBook by Etheridge, Alison

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 53:11:55 GMT

Finance provides a dramatic example of the successful application of advanced mathematical techniques to the practical problem of pricing financial derivatives. This self-contained text is designed for first courses in financial calculus aimed at students with a good background in mathematics. Key concepts such as martingales and change of measure are introduced in the discrete time framework, allowing an accessible account of Brownian motion and stochastic calculus: proofs in the continuous-time world follow naturally. The Black-Scholes pricing formula is first derived in the simplest financial context. The second half of the book is then devoted to increasing the financial sophistication of the models and instruments. The final chapter introduces more advanced topics including stock price models with jumps, and stochastic volatility. A valuable feature is the large number of exercises and examples, designed to test technique and illustrate how the methods and concepts can be applied to realistic financial questions.

CliffsTestPrepTM GED eBook by Bobrow, Jerry

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 53:11:55 GMT

Customer Review: If your trying to get your GED, this is a great book to start. Thank GOD for ebooks, instead of carry around a GED book, you can read this on your laptop without feeling embrassed that you are working on your GED at 30 years old.

Classroom Instruction That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement eBook by Marzano, Robert J., Pickering, Debra J., Pollock, Jane E.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 53:11:55 GMT

What works in education? How do we know? How can teachers find out? How can educational research find its way into the classroom? How can we apply it to help our individual students? Questions like these arise in most schools, and busy educators often don't have time to find the answers. Robert J. Marzano, Debra J. Pickering, and Jane E. Pollock have examined decades of research findings to distill the results into nine broad teaching strategies that have positive effects on student learning: * Identifying similarities and differences. * Summarizing and note taking. * Reinforcing effort and providing recognition. * Homework and practice. * Nonlinguistic representations. * Cooperative learning. * Setting objectives and providing feedback. * Generating and testing hypotheses. * Questions, cues, and advance organizers. This list is not new. But what is surprising is finding out what a big difference it makes, for example, when students learn how to take good notes, work in groups, and use graphic organizers. The authors provide statistical effect sizes and show how these translate into percentile gains for students, for each strategy. And each chapter presents extended classroom examples of teachers and students in action; models of successful instruction; and many "frames," rubrics, organizers, and charts to help teachers plan and implement the strategies.