An introduction to Ancient Greek which provides full exposure to the grammar and morphology that students are likely to encounter in the classical texts. It presents fundamental features of the language and explanations of both common and esoteric constructions.

Suitable for music theory courses, this title emphasizes practicality and ease of use for both the student and the instructor. It includes a collection of audio examples on CD and also an Instructor's Manual.

A text for symbolic or formal logic courses which presents various techniques and concepts with comprehensive explanations. It includes a wealth of carefully constructed examples.

Offers an analytical overview of Western civilization, giving students an introduction to the achievements in Western thought, art, and science - as well as the social, political, and economic context for understanding those developments.

Clear explanations of theory and design, broad coverage of models and real systems, and an up-to-date introduction to modern database technologies result in a leading introduction to database systems. With fresh new problems and a new lab manual, students get more opportunities to practice the fundamentals of design and implementation. More real-world examples serve as engaging, practical ...

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This style manual offers practical advice on improving writing skills. This 'little' book can help students communicate more effectively, showing them how to enliven their sentences, put statements in the positive form and write in a clear and simple style.

Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, Republic is an enquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. This work addresses the purpose of education and the role of both women and men as 'guardians' of the people.

Careful and detailed explanations of challenging concepts, and comprehensive coverage in this quantum mechanics text, aim to set the standard in physics education. Included in this edition is a new chapter on the revolutionary topic of quantum computing.

Composed towards the end of the first millennium of our era, the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf is a Northern epic and a classic of European literature. In this new translation, Seamus Heaney has produced a work that is true, line by line, to the original poem.

Intended for three-semester undergraduate-level courses in Calculus and for standard undergraduate Calculus courses, this book covers transcendental functions, and focusses on differential equations.

For algebra-based introductory physics courses taken primarily by pre-med, agricultural, technology, and architectural students, this book presents biological applications and a fresh pedagogy. It aims at giving students the basic concepts of physics in a manner that is accessible and clear, to view the world through the eyes that know physics.

Focusing on Analytical Chemistry, this textbook offers a modern portrait of the tools and techniques of chemical analysis, incorporating real data, spreadsheets and applications, all presented in a personable style that engages students without compromising the science.

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Considered a classic by many, A First Course in Abstract Algebra is an in-depth introduction to abstract algebra. Focused on groups, rings and fields, this text gives students a firm foundation for more specialized work by emphasizing an understanding of the nature of algebraic structures.

Offering learning package for introductory astronomy, this fifth edition in two volumes, aims to focus on the process of discovery and convey how science is done. It concisely presents scientific terms to the non-science student. Volume 1 includes: Chapters 1-16, plus chapter 28, and Volume 2 includes: Chapters 1-5 plus 16-28.

A guide to the biology of the brain and the systems that underlie behavior. It provides coverage of taste and smell, circadian rhythms, brain development, and developmental disorders and includes information on molecular mechanisms and functional brain imaging.

Helps show students how and why psychology is relevant to the world around them. This work introduces a different approach built around a new part structure, questions and contemporary themes, providing students with the coherent picture of the field.