• 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 spreadsheetsFeatures
  
  • The entire book is divided in four modules as per GPAT syllabus which also covers the syllabus of all entrance examination like NIPER, MAHCET, and GUJCET and MANIPAL entrance examination.
  • Each chapter of book summarizes with important definition, explanation of important theory, convert theory portion into tabular form to enable students to learn and revised quickly.
  • This book is prepared by examining the previous years GPAT, GATE and NIPER question paper.
  • This book also contains Previous years solved GPAT question paper, GPSC and UPSC exam’s solved question paper for Drug Inspector and Government lecturer examination and also having a model question paper with answer.About the Authors
    Umang H Shah is working as Assistant Professor, in RAMANBHAI PATEL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Charotar University of Science & Technology, CHARUSAT campus, Changa, Gujarat. Ashok H Akabari is working as Lecturer in C.K.Pithawalla Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Research, Surat, Gujarat. Amit Kumar Baser is working as Research Assistant in FDD-NDDS Department, Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat.Features
    
    • Based on the latest syllabus of the GATE, IES and PSUs.
    • Over 3,000 MCQs as well as a mock tests based on the real PSU, GATE and IES examinations
    • Three levels set in these books depending on the structure of the examination pattern
    • Includes diagrams, tables, step-wise listing of key concepts to help the students to clear the doubts.
    Features
    
    • Alignment with the new civil services preliminary examination (CSAT) pattern that is coverage as per the format of Paper I and Paper II
    • Dynamic CSAT Dashboard – a dynamic library of useful content for CSAT 2012
    • Provides four colour comprehensive map booklet
    • Special chapter “Aptitude Building for the CSAT” provides useful tips, strategies and activities on building the aptitude
    Features
    
    • Topics on graphical solution to linear programming, economic interpretation of dual variables as well as various computational techniques
    • Decision under uncertainty, decision under certainty and risk–decision tree and game theory
    • Characteristics of queuing problem and applications of simulation model with a focus on its occurrence in real-life situations
    • Detailed discussion of critical path method (CPM) and project evaluation review technique (PERT)
    • Non-linear programming problems, quadratic programming and separable programming along with their applications
    Features
    
    • Clear explanation of concepts and principles
    • Numerous numerical problems and case illustrations
    • Flow diagrammatic/schematic representation of many complex research issues
    • Computer-based solutions of multivariate statistical problems
    • Key terms with definitions highlighted in the margins for easy learning
    • Questions and exercises, suggested readings and summaries at the end of each chapter
    • Includes four university model question papers (with solutions for two of them)
    Features
    
    • Clear explanation of concepts and principles
    • Numerous numerical problems and case illustrations
    • Flow diagrammatic/schematic representation of many complex research issues
    • Computer-based solutions of multivariate statistical problems
    • Key terms with definitions highlighted in the margins for easy learning
    • Questions and exercises, suggested readings and summaries at the end of each chapter
    • Includes four university model question papers (with solutions for two of them)
    About the Authors
    K. N. Krishnaswamy is a consultant and former professor at the Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He has nearly three decades of teaching and research experience in management. Appa Iyer Sivakumar is an associate professor at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and a fellow of the Singapore–Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alliance. He was also associated with Gintic Institute of Manufacturing Technology, Singapore. M. Mathirajan is Principal Research Scientist at the Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He was also a visiting consultant at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.Features
    
    • 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
    Features
    
    • Student-centric: Classroom-simulative and written in a simple lucid language
    • Thorough coverage: The coverage includes the conceptual framework on entrepreneurship development and management of small business enterprises, as well as modern enterprises, cottage and village industries
    • Excellent pedagogical features: Numerous pedagogical features like Chapter Starters, Learning Objectives, Highlights, Snapshots, Revision Box, Key Words, and References
    • Industry-institute interface: Enriched by the author’s own industrial experience, the concepts linked to real-life situations, bringing integration between industry and institute
    • Self-learning exercises: Numerous exercises like project work, case study–based activities, assignments etc. at the end of chapters
    • Case study–centric: Real-life cases in the Indian context for discussion and analysis Includes two university model question papers with solutionsFeatures
      Human Resource Management is tailor-made to cover in detail such key HR topics as procurement, development, evaluation and compensation, integration, maintenance and control. Ethical issues in human resource management are also examined in detail, and miscellaneous topics such as human resource policies, cost-benefit analysis of recruitment sources, employee mobility and employee attrition are given due coverage. With a multifaceted approach and reader-friendly format, this all-inclusive text will be useful for students of human resource management as well as practicing human resource managersFeatures
      
      • Comprehensive coverage of syllabus
      • Chapter opening vignettes instantly kindle readers’ interest and connect them well with the study topics
      • Numerous box items within the chapters highlight the unique HR practices of Indian companies and provide students with real-world applications and perspectives
      • Includes four University model question papers and solutions for two of them.
      
      
      Table of Contents:
      
    • Preface
    • About the Author Part I HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT— A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
      1. Introduction to Human Resource Management
      2. The Evolution and Environment of Human Resource Management
      Part II HR PROCUREMENT
      3. Human Resource Planning
      4. Recruitment
      5. Selection
      6. Orientation, Socialization and Placement
      Part III HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
      7. Career Planning and Guidance
      8. Employee Training
      9. Management Development
      Part IV HR EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION
      10. Performance Evaluation and Job Evaluation
      11. Compensation Administration
      12. Incentives and Benefits
      Part V HR MAINTENANCE
      13. Job Rotations
      Part VI HR INTEGRATION
      14. Employee Grievances
      Part VII HR CONTROL
      15. Human Resources Audit
      16. The Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
      17. Human Resources Accounting
    • Miscellaneous Topics
    • Model Question Papers