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For courses in algebra-based introductory physics. Make physics relevant for today's mixed-majors students College Physics: A Strategic Approach, 4th Edition expands its focus from how mixed majors students learn physics to focusing on why these students learn physics. The authors apply the best results from educational research and MasteringTM Physics metadata to present basic physics in real...

For courses in introductory calculus-based physics. Precise. Highly accurate. Carefully crafted. Physics for Scientists and Engineers combines outstanding pedagogy and a clear and direct narrative with applications that draw the student into the physics at hand. The text gives students a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of physics in...

*Picked as one of the best books of 2013 by the Association of Booksellers for Children* "The story and illustrations will hold a child's interest […] written in a voice they can easily identify with." —The Japan Times "Absolutely packed with cultural information: geography, breakfast, school, origami, history, rice harvest,...

Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology addresses the needs of today's A&P students with an easy-to-understand narrative, precise visuals and steadfast accuracy. The authors incorporate research that explores how students use and process visual information, guiding them through complex figures to deconstruct and better understand complicated processes.   The 12th Edition...

"Boye Lafayette De Mente is a legend among writers on Japan. Other writers have directed their wisdom toward those who want to know something about Japan. De Mente's contribution has been to help those who want to do something in Japan." —Alex Kerr, author of Hidden Japan Understanding Japanese cultural...

"Soseki remains the great master of modern literature in Japan." —Norma M. Field Botchan has a chip on his shoulder. His elder brother is his parents' obvious favorite and Botchan only receives any attention at all if he misbehaves. After his parents die, Botchan is cut off by his brother...

A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia is the most extensive photographic reference available for Indonesia's incredible birdlife. Home to the world's most diverse avifauna, Indonesia's vast size and unique geography make it a premier destination for bird-watching enthusiasts. With over 1,600 species—including 235 rare species found nowhere else—Indonesia...

Chinese Made Easy for Kids (Books1-4) is designed for primary school children, who start learning Chinese as beginners. After completing this series, children will be able to recognize over 500 Chinese characters, write from memory approximately 100 simple Chinese characters and develop communication skills in Chinese from an early age. Topics explored in the series: Greetings...

"Dazai's brand of egoistic pessimism dovetails organically with the emo chic of this cultural moment and with the inner lives of teenagers of all eras." —Andrew Martin, The New York Times "… translator O'Brien excels, his unembellished use of language allowing the comically dry but fraught moments of Dazai's prose...

Chinese Made Easy for Kids (Books1-4) is designed for primary school children, who start learning Chinese as beginners. After completing this series, children will be able to recognize over 500 Chinese characters, write from memory approximately 100 simple Chinese characters and develop communication skills in Chinese from an early age....

The third edition of Chinese Made Easy (Books1-7) is written for primary 5 or 6 students and secondary school and university students who are learning Chinese as a foreign/ second language. This series is also designed for young students taking exams such as SATⅡ, IGCSE, IB, HSK, or for those students who are starting to learn Chinese...

  F or courses in experimental methods and research methods in the social and behavioral sciences This book presents an unintimidating look at the basics of research, describing how to collect and analyze data and providing thorough instruction on how to prepare and write research proposal s and manuscript s...

  Is death truly the end if you are never forgotten?   Like most girls, Lala loves music, her friends and her family. However, Lala is not like most girls. Lala is a "collector" from the Memory Clan, a group of enchanted beings who are called upon to remember the...

  "Dazai's best novel […] focusing on a woman forced to deal with the consequences of heedless, Dazai-like behavior" —The New York Times   A completely new translation of one of Osamu Dazai's best-loved novels, by award-winning translator, Juliet Winters Carpenter.   The Setting Sun tells the story of Kazuko,...

  Make the most of your organic garden—with this playful yet wonderfully detailed guide!   Manga artist and passionate home gardener Hideki Yoda illustrates the joy and simplicity of raising vegetables in your own small home garden. He covers everything from creating the rows and preparing the soils to building...

  A gorgeously illustrated collection of 19 classic Korean tales of the supernatural!   From spooky tales of shape-shifting beasts and vengeful demons to romantic stories of enchanted love, the 19 stories in this collection bring together the best of Korea's supernatural folklore. Thirty-six gorgeous watercolor paintings and pencil drawings...

  Learn about contemporary Japan while improving your language skills!   JAPAN NOW! A Japanese Language Reader contains 17 fascinating stories and essays about contemporary Japanese society in parallel Japanese and English versions on facing pages. The stories are written by a number of experienced commentators on Japan, each with...

Retrace the road of progress for women pioneered by the St. Maur Sisters, visit their convents to experience nostalgia in pictures and marvel at their achievements for more than 170 years. Known presently as the Infant Jesus Sisters, their epic journey through Malaya transitioning into Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and Thailand...

  Book contents are in 4-color printing   This textbook is suitable for polytechnic and higher education students taking the Engineering Mechanics course.   Engineering Mechanics Second Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles and applications of mechanics in engineering, designed to help students understand both static and...

Antologi Karya Penulis Malaysia Antologi ini lahir menerusi projek penulisan yang diusahakan oleh Kumpulan Sasterawan Kavyan (Kavyan) dan merupakan kesinambungan kepada Vanakam (2002), Busana Bahasa (2019), dan Landasan Hidup (2020). Sejumlah 16 penulis pelbagai kaum, agama, dan latar belakang bergabung menghasilkan 28 buah karya prosa (fiksyen dan non-cereka) dan 35...