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- Develops an elementary computer to demonstrate by example the organization and design of digital computers.
- Uses a simple register transfer language to specify various computer operations.
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- Covers significant new language features and new library modules that have been added since the previous edition
- Clearly written and concise organization
- Provides the most up to date coverage of Python available
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- Chapter-Opening Cases about how the economics about to be learned impact a real business (a) set a real context for learning (b) spark students' interest (c) provide a unifying theme for the chapter.
- Chapter Examples and Figures consistently revisit the business discussed in the opener and use that business (or industry) to motivate the economic principles.
- An Inside Look concludes chapters with a newspaper article illustrating how a key principle taught in the chapter was used by the chapter-opening case company to make a real business decision
About the Authors
R.Glenn Hubbard is the Dean and Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics in the Graduate School of Business at Columbia University and Professor of Economics in Columbia’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He is also a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research and a director of Automatic Data Processing, Black Rock Closed-End Funds, Dex Media, Duke Realty, KKR Financial Corporation, and Ripplewood Holdings. He received his Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University in 1983. From 2001–2003, he served as Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, and from 1991–1993, he was Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department. Glenn Hubbard’s fields of specialization are public economics, financial markets and institutions, corporate finance, macroeconomics, industrial organization, and public policy. He is the author of more than 90 articles in leading journals, including the American Economic Review, Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Public Economics, Quarterly Journal of Economics, RAND Journal of Economics, and Review of Economics and Statistics. His research has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, the National Bureau of Economic Research, and numerous private foundations.
Anthony Patrick O’Brien is a professor of economics at Lehigh University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1987. He has taught principles of economics for more than 15 years, in both large sections and small honors classes. He received the Lehigh University Award for Distinguished Teaching. He was formerly the director of the Diamond Center for Economic Education and was named a Dana Foundation Faculty Fellow and Lehigh Class of 1961 Professor of Economics. He has been a visiting professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the Graduate School of Industrial Administration at Carnegie Mellon University. Anthony O’Brien’s research has dealt with such issues as the evolution of the U.S. automobile industry, the sources of U.S. economic competitiveness, the development of U.S. trade policy, the causes of the Great Depression, and the causes of black–white income differences. His research has been published in leading journals, including the American Economic Review, the Quarterly Journal of Economics, the Journal of Money, Credit, and Banking, Industrial Relations, and the Journal of Economic History. His research has been supported by grants from government agencies and private foundations. In addition to teaching and writing, Anthony O’Brien also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Socio-economics.
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- Simple and interactive tasks
- Easy-to-understand instructions
- Colourful and attractive layout
- Topics covered include reverse painting, spray art, stencils, origami, crayon etching, mosaic colouring, sponge painting, paper collage, etc
- Teacher’s Notes provide additional input for interactive pedagogy
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- Simple and interactive tasks
- Easy-to-understand instructions
- Colourful and attractive layout
- Topics covered include reverse painting, spray art, stencils, origami, crayon etching, mosaic colouring, sponge painting, paper collage, etc
- Teacher’s Notes provide additional input for interactive pedagogy
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- Reorganization–The self-contained chapters on correlation and regression have been moved after t-test and analysis of variance.
- Writing revisions–The authors have thoroughly reviewed every sentence, simplifying constructions and terminology wherever possible and sometimes rewriting from scratch entire paragraphs or sections.
- Interesting examples throughout—Often include studies of or by researchers of diverse ethnicities.
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- Presents a very precise and simplified microeconomic model first, before introducing all the exceptions and subtleties of a more complex economic world.
- A detailed summary about simple demand and supply to aggregate demand & supply approach can be found in the preface.
- Updated and expanded end of chapter material.
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- Expansion and reorganization of chapters that now cover forward, futures, and swaps in a more student-friendly manner.
- Business Snapshots provide additional descriptions of real-world examples and issues of interest are highlighted throughout the text.
- New release of DerivaGem that includes Excel functions and examples of how they can be used.
- Extended chapter on the Introduction to Binomial Trees
- Completely updated and reorganized.
- Material on weather, energy, and insurance derivatives.
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- Specially developed graded learning material organised in units based on NPE themes to allow infusion of different perspectives for a particular theme
- Supplementary readings given in the course books to enhance reading skills
- Learner-centric exercises hone language skills, discourage rote learning and encourage usage of applied grammar
- Word meanings in primary classes and Shabdkosh from class 4 give meanings with usage, synonyms, antonyms, etc
- Attractive layout and illustrations spur the imagination of the learner
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- Well laid out and beautifully illustrated Primer introduces the learners to the world of numbers.
- Notes for the teacher in the pre-primary level and class 1 act as guidelines and provide support while teaching. From class 2 onwards, these act as tips for the teachers and students alike on related topics.
- Let us revise revisits the concept/concepts already learnt.
- Try this! activities break the monotony of exercises and test application.
- Remember lays stress upon the concept learnt.
- Interesting facts engage the students with extra information n about the topic.
- Solved examples help in assimilation and retention of new topics.
- Exercises help to build confidence in the subject through ample practice questions.
- Worksheets and Model Test Papers at the end of the book are provided for recapitulation and self-evaluation.
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- Computer-based games have surpassed Hollywood movies in revenues, amounting to $40 billion annually worldwide!
- Fun projects, a wealth of diagrams and illustrations, and an accessible, friendly writing style, David Conger puts game development within everyone's reach.
- Author David Conger is an experienced game developer and teacher.
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- Well laid out and beautifully illustrated Primer introduces the learners to the world of numbers.
- Notes for the teacher in the pre-primary level and class 1 act as guidelines and provide support while teaching. From class 2 onwards, these act as tips for the teachers and students alike on related topics.
- Let us revise revisits the concept/concepts already learnt.
- Try this! activities break the monotony of exercises and test application.
- Remember lays stress upon the concept learnt.
- Interesting facts engage the students with extra information n about the topic.
- Solved examples help in assimilation and retention of new topics.
- Exercises help to build confidence in the subject through ample practice questions.
- Worksheets and Model Test Papers at the end of the book are provided for recapitulation and self-evaluation.
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- Comprehension tests literal, inferential, predicative and evaluative comprehensive powers of the learners.
- Word play helps in vocabulary building and encourages application of word skills.
- Say it right stresses the importance of correct pronunciation through phonetic drills at the primary level. At the upper primary and middle school level, emphasis has been given to syllable and stress in words.
- Language play deals with the fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
- Pencil talk initiates the learners into the world of writing.
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- Comprehension tests literal, inferential, predicative and evaluative comprehensive powers of the learners.
- Word play helps in vocabulary building and encourages application of word skills.
- Say it right stresses the importance of correct pronunciation through phonetic drills at the primary level. At the upper primary and middle school level, emphasis has been given to syllable and stress in words.
- Language play deals with the fundamental elements of grammar and their usage.
- Pencil talk initiates the learners into the world of writing.
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- After you have studied this lesson… lists topics to be discussed in the chapter.
- Step-by-step guidelines on new topics ensure a clearer understanding of the topics.
- Dialogue between young learners highlights practical problems before giving the solutions.
- Remember makes the learner aware of computer etiquettes.
- Activities, Examples and Learning games are provided to reinforce learning and understanding.
- Tech Talk provides a glossary of computer-related terms with their meanings.
- Revision tests the knowledge and applications of the chapter learnt.
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- One of the best-selling (and most affordable) Maya books on the market.
- Covers all of the latest Maya enhancements: character rigging and posing with MotionBuilder, creating Japanese manga/anime with a new Toon Shader, greater integration with Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and more.
- Popular task-based approach uses step-by-step instructions and screen shots to get readers up and running fast with Maya 7.
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Preparation and practice for the ALL NEW CCNA Security exam from the all-time best selling CCNA self-study test preparation series
- All new CCNA Security coverage from the No. 1 selling CCNA product line
- Includes coverage of all CCNA Security topics on the test, as well as a CD testing engine for exam practice and preparation
- Expert guidance from best-selling author Kevin Wallace and Michael Watkins reinforces conceptual knowledge, hones configuration skills, and better prepares you for the CCNA Security exam
About the Authors
Michael Watkins, CCNA/CCNP/CCVP/CCSP, is a full-time senior technical instructor with SkillSoft Corporation. With 13 years of network management, training, and consulting experience, he has worked with organizations such as Kraft Foods, Johnson and Johnson, Raytheon, and the U.S. Air Force to help them implement and learn about the latest network technologies. In addition to holding more than 20 industry certifications in the areas of networking and programming technologies, he holds a bachelor of arts degree from Wabash College.
Kevin Wallace, CCIE No. 7945, is a certified Cisco instructor working full time for SkillSoft, where he teaches courses in the Cisco CCSP, CCVP, and CCNP tracks. With 19 years of Cisco networking experience, he has been a network design specialist for the Walt Disney World Resort and a network manager for Eastern Kentucky University. He holds a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky. He is also a CCVP, CCSP, CCNP, and CCDP, with multiple Cisco security and IP communications specializations.
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- New flow sheets
- New and expanded appendices, including Tactical EMS
- Updated photo and art program throughout
- Student CD-ROM packaged with text includes review questions, games, animations, and much more!
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- New terms facilitate understanding of new words.
- Facts and Do You Know enrich knowledge by giving additional information.
- Case studies included for detailed study of some topics.
- Activity and Let’s do reinforces learning through activities and projects.
- Frequently Asked Questions with answers facilitate recapitulation.
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- New terms facilitate understanding of new words.
- Facts and Do You Know enrich knowledge by giving additional information.
- Case studies included for detailed study of some topics.
- Activity and Let’s do reinforces learning through activities and projects.
- Frequently Asked Questions with answers facilitate recapitulation.
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- Excellent pedagogy – multiple-choice questions, true/false questions, review questions and practice problems
- Exclusive chapters on databases, multimedia, internet services and computer security
- Includes topics on sixth generation computers, USB, zip disk, notebook computers etc
- New terminology checklist at the end of each chapter
- Introductory coverage in Windows 7
- Detailed discussion on MS Office 2007 tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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· Business Insight boxes at the beginning and end of chapters for better understanding of concepts
· Boxed items featuring interesting themes focusing on entrepreneurial challenges, global business implications, ethical and social considerations
· A case study in each of the thirty six chapters
· Large number of case examples from Indian companies such as Reliance Industries, Tata Motors, Genpact, ICICI Bank, Infosys, State Bank of India, Hero Honda, Tata Steel, etc.
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- Easy to understand text coupled with simple to understand examples
- Every data-structure is supported with a pictorial representation and its possible implementations.
- Over 100 solved problems
- All programs tested using Turbo ‘C’.
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- Five years later, a thorough and entertaining re-examination of XP that explains what's good, what still needs work, and where the methodology is headed
- New afterword recounts the author's experiences that led him to develop and refine XP -- an insightful section that should inspire any organization to adopt XP
- Product launch at October's OOPSLA in Vancouver, BC
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- Each chapter begins with a feature called ‘The Situation’, in which managers in a fictitious company must make certain key decisions in the derivatives market
- Details about the Indian derivatives market, including the latest data from the various stock exchanges
- The chapters are interspersed with boxes that provide interesting facts related to the topic discussed in the chapter
- Examples and case studies drawn from organizations based in India offer an extensive view of the functioning style of Indian companies across diverse sectors
- Net-wise Exercises expose students to online data so that they can access a wealth of information on various additional topics related to the chapter and also apply the chapter concepts to this data
About the Authors
R. Madhumathi is Professor, Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
M. Ranganatham was Professor and Head of the Department of Commerce at the University of Madras, Chennai.Features
- The content of this book is mapped to the 2011 PTU syllabus
- More than 250 solved programs and 250 practice problems will help students to prepare for their exams
- Three years’ solved question papers have been added to the book
- Step-by-step programming procedures are explained in detail
About the Authors
Ashok N. Kamthane is an associate professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, SGGS Institute of Engineering and Technology, Nanded, Maharashtra.
ITL Education Solutions Limited (ITL ESL) is a part of the ITL group, which has operations all over the world with a significant presence in computer education and IT-enabled services.Features
- 130 solved examples
- Each concept explained with the help of examples
- Complete programs have been provided
- Wide array of questions to test the understanding of the student
- Both elementary level and advanced level topics covered
- All end-of-chapter questions solved
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- Interactive sessions, peer group activities, practice exercises
- Self assessment/evaluation modules at every stage
- Comprehensive coverage of all soft skills
- Effective teaching tool for communicative approach
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- Complete coverage of syllabus.
- Solved problems in each chapter incorporate vivid details to guide the student through the subject.
- Replete with exercises and multiple choice questions, the chapter-end pedagogy provides enhanced and discerning inputs to a streamlined and systematic learning approach.
- Solved question papers of previous university examinations have been included to equip the student with adequate practice material.
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- Complete coverage of syllabus.
- Solved problems in each chapter incorporate vivid details to guide the student through the subject.
- Replete with exercises and multiple choice questions, the chapter-end pedagogy provides enhanced and discerning inputs to a streamlined and systematic learning approach.
- Solved question papers of previous university examinations have been included to equip the student with adequate practice material.
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- Picks up where DHTML and CSS Visual QuickStart Guide leaves off, allowing advanced designers to create ever more ambitious sites!
- Author is a seasoned Web designer, having created sites for Coca-Cola, CNN, Bell South, DuPont, and more.
- Up-to-date volume covers the latest developments in DHTML and CSS Web design -- accessible sites, migrating from table-based layouts, and more!
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- Filled with expert, immediately usable code for accomplishing PHP 5 programming tasks
- Presents the reader with solid, well-written code that can directly solve programming problems
- Using excellent coding standards, this book teaches the reader PHP 5 coding practices that will stand the test of time and varying environments
About the Authors
Elliott White III has been a professional programmer since 1995. He has given various presentations at international PHP and Web conferences on topics such as PHP, CSS, and XHTML, as well as helping Brainbench develop some of their programming certifications. He currently works for Digg.com as a senior PHP programmer.
Jonathan Eisenhamer has served as systems administrator and software developer for the Astronomy department at UCLA. From there, he moved on to the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), where he began his work in PHP, developing websites to disseminate the scientific results from the Hubble Space Telescope to the general public. He currently is the supervisor of the Web and Print group at STScI.
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The definitive guide to optimizing large-scale IP routing operation and managing network growth
- Build scalability into new designs and optimize existing, overly complex networks with design best practices presented in this book
- Learn from real-world case studies leveraging the authors' vast design and support experience
- Understand the latest routing protocol enhancements and design practices for cutting-edge technologies such as high availability, security, MPLS, and VPNs
About the Authors
Russ White, CCIE® No. 2635, is a member of the Cisco® Routing Deployment and Architecture team in RTP NC. He works in all areas of routing protocol design, routed network design, and routed network deployment.
Don Slice, CCIE No. 1929, is a development engineer on the Cisco Distance Vector Routing Protocol team, responsible for creating new features and resolving software defects with EIGRP and RIP. Previously, Slice worked on the Cisco Routing Deployment and Architecture and Routing Protocol Escalation teams designing, implementing, and troubleshooting networks running all of the IP routing protocols.
Alvaro Retana, CCIE No. 1609, is a technical leader in the IP Routing Deployment and Architecture team at Cisco, where he works directly on advanced features in routing protocols. His current work includes topics such as BGP Security and ad-hoc networking.
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The comprehensive guide to implementing QoS in multiservice networks using IP/MPLS
- Understand the technology components of implementing QoS in a multiservice network
- Learn how to configure the MPLS QoS functionality in Cisco IOS--configuration details help you deploy QoS in your network
- Design optimal networks with confidence through knowledge of multiple QoS design options
- Understand the market potential of service differentiation using QoS
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- 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
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- The build process is perhaps the least understood and least documented part of the software engineering process
- One thing that Microsoft does very well is build software, and this book is written by one of the top Microsoft experts on the build process
- Foreword by bestselling author Jeffrey Richter
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- Update to the best-selling first edition!
- Python popularity growing at a rapid pace
- Written in a fun, easy-to-understand style
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Mapped to the latest syllabus
Figures and Tables to illustrate the major concepts
Solved Examples after every key topic to build a strong foundation in analysis
Objective Questions, Review Questions and Practice Problems
Solved University Question papers
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- A roadmap gives the location of each topic of the syllabus within the book
- Includes exercises—with hints and solutions—at the end of each chapter
- Five university solved question papers appended at the end of the book
- Important symbols and formulae have been collected at the beginning of the book for ready reference
- More than 670 solved problems and 240 practice exercises
About the Authors
Babu Ram is currently the director of the MCA programme at Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad. Prior to this, he was a professor of mathematics and the dean of the faculty of physical sciences at Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak. He is a member of the Indian Mathematical Society and the American Mathematical Society. On the board of reviewers of both American Mathematical Reviews and Zentralblatt für Mathematik und ihre Grenzgebiete, he has over 42 research papers on real and functional analysis in reputed international journals to his credit.
Vijay Gupta is Associate Professor in Department of Applied Mathematics in University Institute of Technology (UIT-RGPV), Bhopal.
- The focus of this book is on the Boost libraries--general usage, best practices, implementation techniques, and design rationale
- Not only a tutorial on Boost, but also presents some important things about the future of C++
- Boost is about making programming in C++ more elegant, more robust, and more productive
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- Definitions of important terms are provided in the margins for easy reference.
- Concept quizzes and cases are provided to foster inquisitiveness and to strengthen the impact of key points.
- A large number of solved examples and practice questions introduced throughout the chapters help students master concepts.
- Includes four university model question papers and solutions for two model question papers of Anna University.
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- Offers readers a comprehensive coverage of total quality management
- Design for Six Sigma is covered in the chapter on quality by design
- Revised updates on quality standards like ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 series, and other sector-specific standards like TL 9000 have been included
- Many case studies, including Indian cases and examples, have been added
- Includes PowerPoint slides and a solution manual for instructors
- Includes four university model question papers and solutions for two model question papers
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- Numerous case studies and real-life examples drawn from companies across various sectors correlate the theory presented to the actual practice in the industry
- Discussion questions and exercises that provide insight into behavioural dispositions
- Field Projects that involve students in data collection and analysis
- Numerous photographs, cartoons, marginalia definitions, and key terms that enhance the learning process
- A companion Web site featuring multiple-choice questions, learning objectives, instructor’s manual, and PowerPoint lecture slides
- Includes four university model question papers, and solutions for two of them
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- Each chapter starts with a vignette called Communication at Work, which provides a snapshot of some of the key issues addressed in the chapter.
- Communication Snapshots and Exhibits illustrate samples of written business communication and explain them in detail.
- Margin notes highlight important definitions and facts, and draw attention to the learning objectives covered in a particular section.
- Review Your Learning questions, Reflect on Your Learning questions, and Self-check Your Learning questions provide a host of practice questions for students to improve their chapter concepts and analytical skills.
- Includes four university model question papers, and solutions for two of them.
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- Comprehensive coverage of syllabus
- Full-fledged chapters on theories of international trade elaborating the theory of intra-industry trade and theory behind outsourcing
- Discussions on trade barriers and taxation issues
- Case studies, study topics and intensive discussion on inward- and outward-oriented policies of international trade
- Tables, figures, and examples for better understanding of students and to provide up-to-date information
- Includes four university model question papers, and solutions for two of them
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- Concepts in accounting explained with the help of diagrams and step-by-step illustrations
- More than 400 solved examples
- Exercises include more than 500 practical exercises, and 500 short- and essay-type questions
- Includes four university model question papers (with solutions for two of them
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- Definitions of important terms are provided in the margins for easy reference.
- Concept quizzes and cases are provided to foster inquisitiveness and to strengthen the impact of key points.
- A large number of solved examples and practice questions introduced throughout the chapters help students master concepts.
- Includes four university model question papers and solutions for two model question papers of Visvesvaraya Technological University.
Features
- Each chapter starts with a vignette called Communication at Work, which provides a snapshot of some of the key issues addressed in the chapter.
- Communication Snapshots and Exhibits illustrate samples of written business communication and explain them in detail.
- Margin notes highlight important definitions and facts, and draw attention to the learning objectives covered in a particular section.
- Review Your Learning questions, Reflect on Your Learning questions, and Self-check Your Learning questions provide a host of practice questions for students to improve their chapter concepts and analytical skills.
- Includes four university model question papers, and solutions for two of them.
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- About the Authors
PART I: THEORY OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Case Study: The Profile of an Effective Communicator
- The Nature and Process of Communication
- Organizational Communication
- Intercultural Communication Skills
PART II: FORMS OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
- Oral Communication
- Conversation Skills
- Listening
- Non-verbal Communication
- Written Business Communication
PART III: TYPES OF WRITTEN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
- Business Letters, Memos, and E-mails
- Report Writing
PART IV APPLICATIONS OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
- Presentation Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Business Etiquette
- CVs, Personal Interviews, and Group Discussions
- Written Analysis of Cases
- Solved Model Question Papers
