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"The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynmansaid late in his career, looking back on the origins of hislectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful,spawning a book that has remained a definitive introduction tophysics for decades. Ranging from the most basic principles ofNewtonian physics through such formidable theories as generalrelativity and quantum mechanics, Feynman's lectures stand as amonument of clear exposition and deep insight. Now, we arereintroducing the printed books to the trade, fully corrected, forthe first time ever, and in collaboration with Caltech. Timelessand collectible, the lectures are essential reading, not just forstudents of physics but for anyone seeking an introduction to thefield from the inimitable Feynman.
For beginning econometrics students or practitioners interested in updates and a refresher. A thorough and beginner-friendly introduction to econometrics. Using Econometrics: A Practical Guide provides students with a practical introduction that combines single-equation linear regression analysis with real-world examples and exercises. This text also avoids complex matrix algebra and calculus, making it an ideal text for beginner econometrics students. New problem sets and added support make Using Econometrics modern and easier to use.
Chapter Openers Chapter Openers provide a motivating photo and application toshow students an example of the relevance of what they'll belearning in the chapter. Chapter Overviews A Chapter Overview begins each chapter to give students a senseof what they are going to learn. This overview provides a roadmapof the chapter as well as telling how the different topics in thechapter are connected under one big idea. It is always helpful forstudents to remember that mathematics isn't modular, butinterconnected, and that the different skills they are learningthroughout the course build on one another to help them understandmore complex concepts.
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Since it first appeared twenty-five years ago, Psychology has been widely recognized as the most cohesiveoverview of the discipline. Drawing from the liberal artsand natural sciences and emphasizing psychology’s historicaldimensions, this gold-standard text shows students how and whypsychology is relevant in their lives and to the other disciplinesthey are studying. The Seventh Edition introduces a new four-partstructure that highlights the central issues that motivatepsychological research and previews them through thought-provokingintroductory essays. Throughout, the part reorganization isreinforced by carefully refined questions and themes, providing acoherent and exciting view of psychology today.
专门为1-6年级小朋友运用原版英语做数学练习的,为小朋友中高年级阶段数学做准备。 本书亮点: 1、先学后练 通过新加坡学习法训练思维 方式,系统学习基础知识。 2、基础练习 课程配套同步基础练习题,巩固 知识点,了解孩子的薄弱项。 3、建模数学 新加坡数学注重建模教学,化抽象为具体,让孩子轻松理解题目的含义记忆牢固,理解深刻。 4、答案详解 配备详细解题答案,让孩子更加清晰知道解题思路。
produced by WGBH Boston with the American Psychological Association. Author Phil Zimbardo narrates the video series, as leading researchers, practitioners, and theorists probe the mysteries of the mind and body and bring psychology to life for introductory students. Each new copy of the text comes packaged — at no additional cost — with access to MyPsychLab, an online tool that includes links to the “Discovering Psychology” videos, as well as interactive viewing activities tied to the videos. Students can go to MyPsychLab to launch the videos and then either complete the viewing activities in their textbook or do the assignments online. There’s also an Index of Multimedia that makes it easy for instructors to find and launch specific video segments for classroom presentation. Psychology and Life continues to provide a rigorous, research-centered survey of the discipline while offering students special features and learning aids that will spark their interest and excite their imaginations.
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Why are some countries rich and others poor? David N. Weil, one of the top researchers in economic growth, introduces students to the latest theoretical tools, data, and insights underlying this pivotal question. By showing how empirical data relate to new and old theoretical ideas, Economic Growth provides students with a complete introduction to the discipline and the latest research. With its comprehensive and flexible organization, Economic Growth is ideal for a wide array of courses, including undergraduate and graduate courses in economic growth, economic development, macro theory, applied econometrics, and development studies. Preview online! An interactive tour of Economic Growth is available here.
教程:本书是专门为1年级小朋友运用原版英语做数学练习的,为小朋友中高年级阶段数学做准备。 本书亮点: 1、先学后练 通过新加坡学习法训练思维 方式,系统学习基础知识。 2、基础练习 课程配套同步基础练习题,巩固 知识点,了解孩子的薄弱项。 3、建模数学 新加坡数学注重建模教学,化抽象为具体,让孩子轻松理解题目的含义记忆牢固,理解深刻。 4、答案详解 配备详细解题答案,让孩子更加清晰知道解题思路。 练习册:learn master系列专门用来巩固提高知识点,以简答题为主,单项训练配合。没有压力感的刷题模式,提高小朋友解题效率。 每个主题有3个练习部分: 1、认知概念 让小朋友认识数学概念,并对数学概念逐步理解。 2、理解问题 通过考试式的习题,强化所学的概念并深化它们。 3、拓展思维 拓展分析能力,思考能力解决更具有挑战性的问题