Cengage Learning

Audio in media, 8th ed.

Alten's (Syracuse U.) enduring text familiarizes readers with fundamentals of major audio and audio-related media, encompassing radio, television, film, music recording, interactive media, and the internet. Non-technical, accessible chapters introduce the equipment and theory behind topics such as: recording and miking of speech, electronic news gathering, production of sports programs, sound design, radio dramatizations, sound effects, music underscoring, designing audio for interactivity, digital editing, mixing versus layering, and evaluating the finished product. This edition introduces coverage of game audio and podcasting, as well as recent developments in signal processors, digital recording, online collaborative recording and other phenomena. The appendix summarizes occupations in audio media. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Biology; a human emphasis, 7th ed.

This seventh edition of an introductory text for nonmajors consists of 30 chapters from the parent text, Biology: Concepts and Applications, repaginated with modified cross-referencing. Coverage encompasses principles of cellular life, inheritance, and how animals work. The missing units are on principles of evolution, evolution and biodiversity, and ecology. However, there are a few chapters from the missing units included in this version of the text: vertebrate animal evolution, population ecology, and behavioral ecology. For this edition, chapter introductions include a section-by-section list of key concepts, and a brief list of links to earlier concepts. Margin icons that link concepts are found throughout each chapter. The writing has been revised to make it accessible to second-language students. This edition also includes many new photos and new or updated figures in its color art program. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Biology; concepts and applications; without physiology, 7th ed.

This seventh edition of an introductory text for nonmajors consists of 30 chapters from the parent text, Biology: Concepts and Applications, repaginated with modified cross-referencing. Coverage encompasses principles of cellular life, inheritance, evolution, biodiversity, and ecology. The missing units are on how plants work and how animals work. For this edition, chapter introductions include a section-by-section list of key concepts, and a brief list of links to earlier concepts. Margin icons that link concepts are found throughout each chapter. The writing has been revised to make it accessible to second-language students. This edition also includes many new photos and new or updated figures in its color art program. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Biology; concepts and applications, 7th ed.

This seventh edition of an introductory text for nonmajors contains new tools that link concepts within and between chapters. Each chapter introduction includes a section-by-section list of key concepts, and a brief list of links to earlier concepts. Margin icons that link concepts are found throughout each chapter. For this edition, the editors have made it easier for students to determine which online material supports each section, with information on animations, tutorials, and videos listed in section summaries. The writing has been revised to make it accessible to second-language students. This edition also includes 350 new photos and 170 new or updated figures in its color art program. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Biology; the dynamics science.

Russell (biology, Reed College) et al. provide a large textbook on biology, with the objective of presenting fundamental concepts while maintaining student interest. Concepts are presented from the evolutionary viewpoint that connects the biological sciences, and discussions are based on research, with sections in each chapter on studies that influenced the state of biological knowledge. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Environmental science; problems, concepts, and solutions, 12th ed.

Miller, author of 54 textbooks for environmental science and related courses, teams with co-author Spoolman, a science writer and textbook editor, for this 12th edition of a visually appealing, approachable undergraduate environmental science text. The text features a concept-centered approach, with each chapter section built around one to three key concepts. Margin icons link the material in each chapter to appropriate key concepts in previous chapters. There are also margin icons linking material to four major scientific principles of sustainability. Visual learners will relish the text's superb color art program, featuring photos, maps, charts, and diagrams presenting complex ideas in understandable ways that relate to students' experiences. This edition offers a new design serving the concept-centered approach, and includes 140 new color figures. The text's companion web site now contains interactive animations referenced to the text and diagrams. This edition contains 19 illustrated, 2- to 10-page supplements on basic chemistry, geology, and weather, the earth's energy resources, case studies, US environmental history, and how to analyze a scientific article. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Mathematical statistics with applications, 7th ed.

Wackerly (University of Florida) presents the theory of statistics in the context of practical problem solving and real world applications, in this text for a one-year undergraduate sequence on mathematical statistics. This text differs from others in three ways: treatment of statistical inference, an emphasis on connectivity, and a practical orientation. The presentation of probability is preceded by a clear statement of the objective of statistics — statistical inference — and its role in scientific research. Connectivity is emphasized by explaining not only how major topics play a role in statistical inference, but also how the topics are related to one another. This seventh edition offers computer applets to visually reinforce concepts, available online at a companion web site. This edition also includes 350 new exercises. The only mathematical prerequisite is a thorough knowledge of first-year college calculus, including sums of infinite series, differentiation, and single and double integration. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Microeconomic theory; basic principles and extensions, 10th ed.

Nicholson (economics, Amherst College) and new co-author Snyder (economics, Dartmouth College) present a textbook on microeconomic theory that focuses on building intuition about economic models while providing students with the math tools to continue their studies. It gives many numerical examples, advanced problems, and extended discussions of empirical implementation. Three new chapters by Snyder are included in this edition: an extended and more advanced explanation of game theory, a reworked and expanded chapter on models used in industrial organization theory, and a new chapter on asymmetric information. Other chapters that have been revised or expanded cover mathematical background, with expansion of integration, basic models of dynamic optimization, and an introduction to statistics; uncertainty and risk aversion; theory of the firm; general equilibrium modeling; and capital and time. In addition, problems have been organized into basic and analytical, and end-of-chapter extensions have been expanded and rewritten. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Nutrition and diet therapy; principles and practice, 7th ed.

This introductory textbook explains the nutritional needs of the human body, and encourages students to evaluate and interpret new nutrition research. The four parts show how nutrition supports health, describe nutrient needs changes throughout the life cycle, look at ways that poor nutrition can lead to disease, and assess the impact of illnesses, medications, and complementary therapies on nutritional health. The seventh edition reflects the Dietary guidelines for Americans 2005 and the 2007 Eating well with Canada's food guide. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Nutrition for sport and exercise.

Dunford (California State University) and Doyle (Georgia State University) explain the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, the effect exercise has on fluid and electrolyte balance, the role of vitamins in energy metabolism, and the minerals needed for body functions. The textbook also provides background material on the energy systems for replenishing ATP in the body, eating disorders, and body composition. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Physics laboratory manual; 3d ed.

This three-hole-punched, perforated-page lab manual for a two-semester course emphasizes conceptual understanding and includes a discussion of physical theory to help students see the connections between the lab and the lecture. It is specifically designed to keep equipment requirements at a minimum. Each lab includes objectives, a list of equipment, an explanation of underlying theory, and a set of pre-lab exercises to prepare students for the quantitative processes needed to perform the lab. Labs contain explicit instructions for performing measurements, detailed descriptions of calculations, and questions. Complete solutions to all portions of each lab are included. This third edition contains new labs using computer-assisted data-taking equipment. The theory section of each lab has been rewritten to include only what is required to prepare students to take the needed measurements. The manual is suitable for any algebra-based or calculus-based introductory physics course. Loyd is affiliated with Angelo State University. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Spreadsheet modeling & decision analysis; a practical introduction to management science, 5th ed. (CD-ROMs included)

Ragsdale (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State U.) introduces the most commonly used techniques in spreadsheet modeling and decision analysis used in operations research and management science and demonstrates how these tools can be used with Microsoft Excel. Step-by-step instructions and annotated screen shots are given for each example, along with some software tips. Emphasis is on model formulation and interpretation rather than on algorithms. Prior experience with Excel is not required, but a familiarity with computers and the spreadsheet concepts in introductory computer courses is needed. This edition has new cases in every chapter, an interactive graphical tool for understanding changes in linear programming model coefficients, a new version of Crystal Ball and coverage of its Distribution Gallery Tool and other tools and diagrams, expanded discussion of the use of array formulas in project management models, and new and revised problems. A student CD accompanies the text, containing spreadsheet files, the Crystal Ball Professional Edition, Premium Solver for Education, other add-ins, and cases and problems within the text. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Statistics; the exploration and analysis of data, 6th ed.

Following the order of the data analysis process, this textbook explains techniques for collecting data sensibly, describing variability in the data, estimating probability, modeling distribution, and drawing conclusions. The examples use real data sets. The sixth edition moves advanced topics and the last chapter on nonparametric methods to a web site. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)