• Provides a basic foundation for the course.
• Text has been completely revised.
• Includes full range of exercises of varying difficulty.
• Incorporates new material on algorithms, tree-searches, and graph-theoretical puzzles.
• Full solutions are provided for many of the exercises.
• Includes a chapter on matroid theory, which is used to consolidate some of the material from earlier chapters.

• Uses a single popular microprocessor — the 8085A — as the primary instructional example.
• Provides numerous examples of hardware interfaces — and the software to drive them.
• Emphasizes the hardware/software tradeoffs which exist for implementation of most functions in microprocessor-based systems.

• Newly written and updated chapter on sampling and reconstruction of signals
• New addition on the discrete cosine transform
• Updated chapter on multirate digital signal processing.

• Four-part organization—Part I presents materials and their applications; Part II presents specific manufacturing processes; Part III emphasizes tolerances, measurement, and calibration; and Part IV discusses the design, tooling, and production aspects of manufacturing.
• Case studies and case problems—Included where appropriate.
• Technical, non-analytical approach.
• Clear and straightforward writing style.
• Emphasis on processes rather than hardware.

• Powerhouse author team with contributions from Doug Lea, Josh Bloch and David Holmes
• A practical, hands-on, example-driven guide for every working Java programmer
• Based on J2SE 5.0 which includes many new concurrency features that make concurrency development much more accesible (and necessary)

• Covers signal reflection, crosstalk, and noise problems that occur in high-speed digtal machines (above 10 megahertz).
• lncludes checklists that ask the questions an experienced designer would about a new system.
• Offers useful formulas for inductance, capacitance, resistance, rise time, and Q.
• Explains the trade-offs between signal cross talk, mechanical fabrication of tolerances, and trace routing density.
• Presents a methodology for determining how many layrs will be required to route a printed circuit board.

• Use of MATLAB (Version 7.0) to generate computer implementations of the techniques for signal and system analysis and design
• Wide range of examples and problems on different areas in engineering
• Chapters on feedback control, digital filtering, and state representation
• Time-domain aspects of signals and systems (Chs. 1 and 2)

• Scott Meyers is one of the world's foremost experts on C++ software development
• More than 30% new material and complete updates of tried-and-true material to bring it up to 2005 standards
• There is no better way to bring C++ programmers up-to-date on cutting edge practices than this book. It's a classic--the #1 book of its kind

• Essential guide to financial modeling with more accurate information to support decision making
• Gives managers the tools to build better financial models - now a core skill, this
• will improve organizational learning through improved assessment of collective knowledge
• Enables managers to create better targeting when building a financial model
• from forecasting and planning, to valuation and risk assessment, this is the definitive guide to building and manipulating financial models with confidence
• It will help executive and finance managers to turn business data into intelligent decisions

• Presents a broad introduction to fluid and turbulence physics and computational modelling techniques.
• Incorporates an advanced applications section.
• Uses easy-to-programme computer algorithms for the PC.
• Includes a substantial review of the latest turbulence modelling techniques.
• Features the predominant commercial CFD codes: PHEONICS, FLUENT, FLOW3D and STARCD.
• SI units used throughout.

Unique—presents expanded material on lattices not available in other texts.
• Assumes only a background of elementary probability concepts, transform calculus, and linear system theory.
• Over 160 examples are integrated throughout the text. And more than 380 end-of-chapter problems are provided.

• Comprehensive Coverage—Offers extensive coverage on C++ programming concepts.
  • Provides students with the fundamentals of C++.
• Object-Oriented Programming—Uses the C++ language.
  • Explains object-oriented programming to students through the C++ language.
• Emphasis on why these concepts exist and how to utilize them to create efficient applications.
  • Teaches students the background behind the concepts and how to make them work more effectively.
• Tutorial-style.
  • Gives the students a “hands-on” approach to object-oriented programming.
• Increased coverage of UML—Illustrates program structure and flow.
• Helps students comprehend important concepts.

• Illustrated concepts for students with relevant programming examples, many written in Visual C++ with embedded assembly language code.
• Coverage of how to develop software to control application interfaces to the microprocessor.
• Coverage of how to program the microprocessor using the popular Microsoft Visual C programming environment with embedded assembly language to control personal computers.
• Descriptions of how to use real mode (DOS) and protected mode (Windows) of the microprocessor.
• Explanation of the operation of a real-time operating system (RTOS) in an embedded environment.

• Warm up is a pre-reading section that kindles the learner’s interest on the theme of the lesson.
• Word Power lists the meanings of all the difficult words; some word meanings are accompanied with visuals to aid effective retention and association.
• Comprehension tests factual recall and inferential understanding.
• Word Wise enriches the learner’s vocabulary through a variety of interesting exercises.
• Express teaches correct pronunciation through phonetic drills, exercises on syllable and stress in words, eventually leading to correct tone and intonation.
• Language in Use deals with fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
• Create initiates the learner into the world of independent composition.

• Warm up is a pre-reading section that kindles the learner’s interest on the theme of the lesson.
• Word Power lists the meanings of all the difficult words; some word meanings are accompanied with visuals to aid effective retention and association.
• Comprehension tests factual recall and inferential understanding.
• Word Wise enriches the learner’s vocabulary through a variety of interesting exercises.
• Express teaches correct pronunciation through phonetic drills, exercises on syllable and stress in words, eventually leading to correct tone and intonation.
• Language in Use deals with fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
• Create initiates the learner into the world of independent composition.

• Warm up is a pre-reading section that kindles the learner’s interest on the theme of the lesson.
• Word Power lists the meanings of all the difficult words; some word meanings are accompanied with visuals to aid effective retention and association.
• Comprehension tests factual recall and inferential understanding.
• Word Wise enriches the learner’s vocabulary through a variety of interesting exercises.
• Express teaches correct pronunciation through phonetic drills, exercises on syllable and stress in words, eventually leading to correct tone and intonation.
• Language in Use deals with fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
• Create initiates the learner into the world of independent composition.

• Warm up is a pre-reading section that kindles the learner’s interest on the theme of the lesson.
• Word Power lists the meanings of all the difficult words; some word meanings are accompanied with visuals to aid effective retention and association.
• Comprehension tests factual recall and inferential understanding.
• Word Wise enriches the learner’s vocabulary through a variety of interesting exercises.
• Express teaches correct pronunciation through phonetic drills, exercises on syllable and stress in words, eventually leading to correct tone and intonation.
• Language in Use deals with fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
• Create initiates the learner into the world of independent composition.

• Warm up is a pre-reading section that kindles the learner’s interest on the theme of the lesson.
• Word Power lists the meanings of all the difficult words; some word meanings are accompanied with visuals to aid effective retention and association.
• Comprehension tests factual recall and inferential understanding.
• Word Wise enriches the learner’s vocabulary through a variety of interesting exercises.
• Express teaches correct pronunciation through phonetic drills, exercises on syllable and stress in words, eventually leading to correct tone and intonation.
• Language in Use deals with fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
• Create initiates the learner into the world of independent composition.

• Warm up is a pre-reading section that kindles the learner’s interest on the theme of the lesson.
• Word Power lists the meanings of all the difficult words; some word meanings are accompanied with visuals to aid effective retention and association.
• Comprehension tests factual recall and inferential understanding.
• Word Wise enriches the learner’s vocabulary through a variety of interesting exercises.
• Express teaches correct pronunciation through phonetic drills, exercises on syllable and stress in words, eventually leading to correct tone and intonation.
• Language in Use deals with fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
• Create initiates the learner into the world of independent composition.

• Warm up is a pre-reading section that kindles the learner’s interest on the theme of the lesson.
• Word Power lists the meanings of all the difficult words; some word meanings are accompanied with visuals to aid effective retention and association.
• Comprehension tests factual recall and inferential understanding.
• Word Wise enriches the learner’s vocabulary through a variety of interesting exercises.
• Express teaches correct pronunciation through phonetic drills, exercises on syllable and stress in words, eventually leading to correct tone and intonation.
• Language in Use deals with fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
• Create initiates the learner into the world of independent composition.

• Warm up is a pre-reading section that kindles the learner’s interest on the theme of the lesson.
• Word Power lists the meanings of all the difficult words; some word meanings are accompanied with visuals to aid effective retention and association.
• Comprehension tests factual recall and inferential understanding.
• Word Wise enriches the learner’s vocabulary through a variety of interesting exercises.
• Express teaches correct pronunciation through phonetic drills, exercises on syllable and stress in words, eventually leading to correct tone and intonation.
• Language in Use deals with fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
• Create initiates the learner into the world of independent composition.

• Objectives list the topics to be taught in the chapter.
• Remarks contain additional information to complement the text.
• Note draws attention to important information related to the topic.
• In-text examples support definitions and explanations, making learning and retention easier.
• Exercise has practice questions based on each sub-topic to test application and hone mathematical skills.
• Remember facilitates revision of concepts at the end of the chapter.
• Revision exercise lists more questions at the end of the unit to provide additional practice for all the topics covered in the unit.
• Sample test papers in Class 10 prepare the students for the board examination.

• Objectives list the topics to be taught in the chapter.
• Remarks contain additional information to complement the text.
• Note draws attention to important information related to the topic.
• In-text examples support definitions and explanations, making learning and retention easier.
• Exercise has practice questions based on each sub-topic to test application and hone mathematical skills.
• Remember facilitates revision of concepts at the end of the chapter.
• Revision exercise lists more questions at the end of the unit to provide additional practice for all the topics covered in the unit.
• Sample test papers in Class 10 prepare the students for the board examination.

• Well graded selections that cover all genres of literature.
• Well-balanced selection of prose andpoetry encourages the learners to develop an extensive reading habit.
• Text exploitation guides learners to appreciate literature.
• Relate section suggests an additional reading list, provides information on authors and poets, the various genres, rhetorical devices, etc.
• All extracts have an introductory note, providing the background to the story.
• Attractive and very colourful presentation of text.

• Well graded selections that cover all genres of literature.
• Well-balanced selection of prose andpoetry encourages the learners to develop an extensive reading habit.
• Text exploitation guides learners to appreciate literature.
• Relate section suggests an additional reading list, provides information on authors and poets, the various genres, rhetorical devices, etc.
• All extracts have an introductory note, providing the background to the story.
• Attractive and very colourful presentation of text.

• Well graded selections that cover all genres of literature.
• Well-balanced selection of prose andpoetry encourages the learners to develop an extensive reading habit.
• Text exploitation guides learners to appreciate literature.
• Relate section suggests an additional reading list, provides information on authors and poets, the various genres, rhetorical devices, etc.
• All extracts have an introductory note, providing the background to the story.
• Attractive and very colourful presentation of text.

• Well graded selections that cover all genres of literature.
• Well-balanced selection of prose and poetry encourages the learners to develop an extensive reading habit.
• Text exploitation guides learners to appreciate literature.
• Relate section suggests an additional reading list, provides information on authors and poets, the various genres, rhetorical devices, etc.
• All extracts have an introductory note, providing the background to the story.
• Attractive and very colourful presentation of text

• Well graded selections that cover all genres of literature.
• Well-balanced selection of prose andpoetry encourages the learners to develop an extensive reading habit.
• Text exploitation guides learners to appreciate literature.
• Relate section suggests an additional reading list, provides information on authors and poets, the various genres, rhetorical devices, etc.
• All extracts have an introductory note, providing the background to the story.
• Attractive and very colourful presentation of text.

• Well graded selections that cover all genres of literature.
• Well-balanced selection of prose and poetry encourages the learners to develop an extensive reading habit.
• Text exploitation guides learners to appreciate literature.
• Relate section suggests an additional reading list, provides information on authors and poets, the various genres, rhetorical devices, etc.
• All extracts have an introductory note, providing the background to the story.
• Attractive and very colourful presentation of text.

• Well graded selections that cover all genres of literature.
• Well-balanced selection of prose and poetry encourages the learners to develop an extensive reading habit.
• Text exploitation guides learners to appreciate literature.
• Relate section suggests an additional reading list, provides information on authors and poets, the various genres, rhetorical devices, etc.
• All extracts have an introductory note, providing the background to the story.
• Attractive and very colourful presentation of text

• Well graded selections that cover all genres of literature.
• Well-balanced selection of prose andpoetry encourages the learners to develop an extensive reading habit.
• Text exploitation guides learners to appreciate literature.
• Relate section suggests an additional reading list, provides information on authors and poets, the various genres, rhetorical devices, etc.
• All extracts have an introductory note, providing the background to the story.
• Attractive and very colourful presentation of text.

• Warm up is a pre-reading section that kindles the learner’s interest on the theme of the lesson.
• Word Power lists the meanings of all the difficult words; some word meanings are accompanied with visuals to aid effective retention and association.
• Comprehension tests factual recall and inferential understanding.
• Word Wise enriches the learner’s vocabulary through a variety of interesting exercises.
• Express teaches correct pronunciation through phonetic drills, exercises on syllable and stress in words, eventually leading to correct tone and intonation.
• Language in Use deals with fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
• Create initiates the learner into the world of independent composition.

• Warm up is a pre-reading section that kindles the learner’s interest on the theme of the lesson.
• Word Power lists the meanings of all the difficult words; some word meanings are accompanied with visuals to aid effective retention and association.
• Comprehension tests factual recall and inferential understanding.
• Word Wise enriches the learner’s vocabulary through a variety of interesting exercises.
• Express teaches correct pronunciation through phonetic drills, exercises on syllable and stress in words, eventually leading to correct tone and intonation.
• Language in Use deals with fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
• Create initiates the learner into the world of independent composition.

• In-depth coverage of
• Symmetrical fault analysis and unbalanced fault analysis
• Exclusive chapters on power flow studies
• A comprehensive chapter on transient stability
• Precise explanation supported by suitable examples
• The book is replete with objective questions and review questions

• Covers all topics comprehensively and systematically
• Numerous multiple-choice questions
• Five full-length model question papers
• Examples solved in a logical and step-wise manner

• Dozens of figures and tables that simplify and illuminate key concepts
• 50% more “field-tested” homework problems
• Strong discussion of design principles for effective security
• Up-to-date coverage of viruses, worms, and other malware
• Keyword lists, recommended readings, and glossary

• Finance in Practice introduces key chapter concepts by presenting short vignettes about the financial practices of organizations.
• Business Insights and Business Snapshots present useful facts and rules of thumb, and provide insights into financial practices in organizations.
• Solved Examples, Solved Problems and Excel Worksheets help enhance students’ understanding of numerical and MS Excel-based problems.
• Concept Check questions, Classroom Exercises, Unsolved Problems and Case Applications assist student learning by providing ample opportunity for practice.
• Includes four University model question papers and solutions for two of them

• The content of this book is mapped to the BPUT syllabus.
• A roadmap gives the location of each topic of the syllabus within the book.
• Three solved university question papers have been appended to the book.
• This book contains 169 solved examples, 208 review questions and 179 practice problems.
• Outline, Objectives and Points to Remember within each chapter help in easy recapitulation of the topics covered.

• 20 Most common laboratory experiments
• 350 Review questions
• 125 Solved problems
• 280 MCQs
• 152 Line Diagrams
• 35 Tables

• Fully updated to reflect the new features in Photoshop Elements 5.
• Loaded with tips and techniques and amply illustrated with hundreds of screenshots.
• Step-by-step instructions, accessible prose, and low price point make this an ideal guide to Elements.

• A powerful short-term trading technique that any investor or trader can master and use, regardless of their previous experience.
• Draws on the latest research on market reactions to earnings announcements: empirical findings based on huge samples, not intuition or cherry-picking.
• Shows how to minimize market risk, and structure trades to profit wherever the market moves.

John Shon is Professor of Accounting at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business and Graduate School of Business Administration. He has received several teaching awards throughout his teaching career. Shon publishes extensively in academic journals and has received several grants and awards for his research on equity markets. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.

Ping Zhou, Portfolio Manager and Senior Vice President of the Quantitative Investment Group at Neuberger Berman, currently manages U.S. and global equity funds for institutional investors. Zhou’s expertise is in portfolio theory, market anomalies, investor behavior, corporate finance, and risk management. He previously served as Accounting Professor at City University of New York—Baruch College. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from Georgia State University.

• The Learning Goal System frames each chapter, giving students a clear roadmap through a tightly woven structure that links to each header, the end-of-chapter summary, discussion questions, problems, and cases
• The friendly and engaging writing style helps students learn the material the first time, and review the material before exams
• A rich variety of built-in learning aids help students apply their new investments tools:
• Investing in Action boxes describe investing situations or events, demonstrating the book’s concepts at work in the real world of investing
• Ethics Boxes provide real-life scenarios in the investments world that focus on ethical issues
• Investor Facts sidebars give interesting statistics or cite unusual investment experiences, rounding out the reader’s knowledge of the field
• Key Equations are called out in shaded boxes, drawing students’ attention to the most important mathematical relationships
• Concepts in Review questions at the end of each section allow students to test their understanding of each section before moving on in the chapter
• Excel with Spreadsheets end-of-chapter exercises ask students to solve financial problems and make decisions using spreadsheets
  
  Table of Contents:
  PART ONE: PREPARING TO INVEST
  1. The Investment Environment
  2. Markets and Transactions
  3. Investment Information and Securities Transactions
  PART TWO: IMPORTANT CONCEPTUAL TOOLS
  4. Return and Risk
  5. Modern Portfolio Concepts
  PART THREE: INVESTING IN COMMON STOCKS
  6. Common Stocks
  7. Analyzing Common Stocks
  8. Stock Valuation
  9. Technical Analysis, Market Efficiency, and Behavioral Finance
  PART FOUR: INVESTING IN FIXED-INCOME SECURITIES
  10. Fixed-Income Securities
  11. Bond Valuation
  PART FIVE: PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
  12. Mutual Funds: Professionally Managed Portfolios
  13. Managing Your Own Portfolios
  PART SIX: DERIVATIVE SECURITIES
  14. Options: Puts and Calls
  15. Commodities and Financial Futures
• Appendix A: Financial Tables
Online Chapters at the Companion Website
16. Investing in Preferred Stocks
17. Tax-Advantaged Investments
18. Real Estate and Other Tangible Investments