Murphy and Higgins' CONCEPTS IN FEDERAL TAXATION 2012 offers students a better way to learn tax through a conceptual approach. Instead of memorizing the... complex and often intimidating tax codes, regulations, exceptions, and qualifications, this approach presents taxation as a small number of unifying concepts. Once students understand these concepts, they can apply them to a wide range of tax rules and to basic aspects of everyday economic life. This straightforward approach balances tax concepts with the Internal Revenue Code to prepare students for immediate success on CPA exam tax simulations and in their careers. Extensive examples relate tax concepts to familiar business scenarios using an engaging discussion and answer format. In addition, Murphy and Higgins' CONCEPTS IN FEDERAL TAXATION 2012 promises more exercises than any other text of its kind for the practice students need. Each new copy of this text is packaged with H&R Block At Home™ software to provide your students with additional professional experience!

A remarkable continuation of Dudley Andrew's classic, The Major Film Theories, this work focuses on the key concepts in film study: perception,... representation, signification, narrative structure, adaptation, evaluation, identification, figuration, and interpretation. Beginning with a lucid introductory chapter on the current state of film theory, Andrew goes on to build an overall view of film, presenting his own ideas on each concept, and giving a sense of the interdependence of these concepts. By providing lively explanations of theories that involve perceptual psychology and structuralism, semiotics and psychoanalysis, hermeneutics and genre study, Andrew offers unique observations on these often obscure topics, allowing readers to acquire the background they need to enrich their understanding of film--and of art.

CONCEPTS IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS is the ideal book to provide readers with essential personal health information they can use to develop a lifetime of... wellness skills. This book is approachable, inviting and straightforward and will help readers develop the knowledge and motivation they need to maintain wellness throughout adulthood. More importantly, this book will empower readers with the skills to access credible health and wellness information now and in the years to come. CONCEPTS IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS meets the diverse needs and interests of readers regardless of the academic setting and is written in a style that is easily understood at all levels, but especially at the community college level. Each chapter contains special features that enhance the textual material and engage the reader through application exercises.

This book presents readers with the basic principles of integrated pest management as they apply to plant pathogens, weeds, nematodes, mollusks,... arthropods, and vertebrates. It reinforces the wisdom and soundness of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to crop protection, which attempts to limit the detrimental effects of pests in ways that are environmentally, economically, and socially acceptable. Includes diagrams and photographs as well as case histories and practical examples. Looks at the historical development of pest management, as well as IPM in the future. For pest management consultants and advisors, environmental issues specialists, gardeners, and public affairs activists.

Concepts in Male HealthConcepts in Male Health: Perspectives Across the Lifespan offers a practical approach to understanding the health of males of all... races, ethnicities, socioeconomic status, cultures, ages, and orientations. Each chapter of this book comprehensively reviews an important dimension of male health and examines the contributing historical, epidemiological,??psychosocial, cultural-ethical, legal, political, and economic influences. The diverse range of topics allows for complete coverage ranging from body structures??and sexuality to aggression and occupational health. ??The book contains the most recent research and evidence-based science and addresses issues in male health throughout the lifespan in an easy-to-understand format. ??Learning objectives are presented in an accessible format and reflect real life situations. Review questions provided at the end of each chapter address health-specific content included in the chapter and span both the scope and the breadth of the information. This book is ideal for programs in health education, public health, community health nursing, gender studies, and other health sciences.

This new book presents up-to-date concepts in periodontal therapy by teaching dental hygienists procedures on how to perform a thorough periodontal... assessment in an efficient manner. The text is organized into four major sections that present phases of therapy including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. A fifth section includes applications for the practice setting, as well as career development. Case studies and job placement information encourage readers to use critical thinking and problem solving skills based on practical experience. Supplements Instructor's Manual 0-8273-8518-8

This text stresses modern ideas, including simulation and interpretation of results. It focuses on the aspects of probability most relevant to... applications, such as stochastic modeling, Markov chains, reliability, and queuing.

Concepts in Programming Languages elucidates the central concepts used in modern programming languages, such as functions, types, memory management, and... control. The book is unique in its comprehensive presentation and comparison of major object-oriented programming languages. Separate chapters examine the history of objects, Simula and Smalltalk, and the prominent languages C++ and Java. The author presents foundational topics, such as lambda calculus and denotational semantics, in an easy-to-read, informal style, focusing on the main insights provided by these theories. Advanced topics include concurrency, concurrent object-oriented programming, program components, and inter-language interoperability. A chapter on logic programming illustrates the importance of specialized programming methods for certain kinds of problems.

A class-tested approach to Strategy with new focus on environmental sustainability. Introduction to Strategic Management and Business Policy;... Scanning the Environment; Strategy Formulation; Strategy Implementation and Control; Introduction to Case Analysis; Web Chapters: Other Strategic Issues; Cases in Strategic Management MARKET: This text equips readers with the strategic concepts they will need to know as we face the future consequences such as climate change, global warming and energy availability.