Written for students who need a refresher on Plane Euclidean Geometry, Essentials of Geometry for College Students, Second Edition, incorporates the... American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards on geometry, modeling, reasoning, communication, technology, and deductive proof. To make learning interactive and enjoyable, this new edition includes exciting new features such as Technology Connections and Hands-on Activities. Knowledge of beginning algebra and a scientific calculator are required for this text.

This custom edition was produced for Mt. San Antonio College, and is taken from "Essentials of Geometry for College Students, 2nd edition" by Lial, et... al; and from "Mathematical Ideas, expanded 10th edition," by Miller, Heeren & Hornsby.

Essentials of Global Community Health offers current and future clinicians, public health professionals, and administrators a comprehensive resource on... providing community-oriented health care. This essential reference delves into the individual, family, social, and global determinants that shape a community s health. Combining theory with practical application, Essentials of Global Community Health provides step-by-step guidance on interventions that promote health and prevent disease at the community level. With 16 structured case studies that span the globe from Cambodia and Chad, to Moldova, Israel, Spain, and others Essentials of Global Community Health explains and illustrates how principles of Community-Oriented Primary Care (COPC) and Community-Oriented Public Health (COPH) work in diverse settings worldwide. Jaime and Rosa Gofin bring 40 years of academic and field experience to bear in this text by offering a complete framework for putting community health into practice.

Essentials of Global Health is one of the newest texts in the Essential Public Health series. The book is a clear, concise, and user-friendly... introduction to the most critical issues in global health. It illustrates key themes with an extensive set of case studies, examples, and the latest evidence. While the book offers a global perspective, particular attention is given to the health-development link, to developing countries, and to the health needs of poor and disadvantaged people. This introductory level textbook is perfect for undergraduate students and others new to the field of public health or global health. It is based on and designed for a one-semester global health course.

In Essentials of Global Marketing, Subhash Jain makes the reader an informed observer of the global marketplace by providing a thorough analysis of... international operations. Jain takes a multidisciplinary approach, enabling students to fully understand twenty-first century marketing principles within the broader framework of such disciplines as accounting and finance. Throughout the 19 chapters, Jain concretizes concepts by using a wealth of examples from both theory and practice. He provides condensed coverage of the global arena without sacrificing thoroughness. The text includes 21 cases, both short and long, dealing with different situations in different nations.

Essentials of Global Marketing' has a clear structure, with a starting point in the SMEs and the five main decisions that SMEs (and larger firms) face... in connection with the internationalization process: Part 1: The decision whether to internationalize Part 2: Deciding which markets to enter Part 3: Developing the market entry strategies Part 4: Designing the global marketing programmes Part 5: Implementing and coordination the global marketing programme The book has a 100% global perspective, in delivering cases from all parts of the world to support chapters and parts. The book has the following key characteristics: - Excellent supplements (video cases, video clips, PowerPoints etc.) - Integrates the latest marketing trends - Overview model of the total global marketing planning process in the beginning of the book

The ideal resource for setting up and working with therapy groupsGroup therapy is an increasingly popular treatment modality for a variety of disorders... and client populations. Essentials of Group Therapy provides both professionals and students with a clear overview of the group therapy process, its history and development, and the critical skills required for working effectively with groups. This valuable guide presents several models and techniques for setting up and leading a number of different types of groups, explained with a distinct practitioner focus.As part of the Essentials of Mental Health Practice series, this book provides information mental health professionals need to practice knowledgeably, efficiently, and ethically in today's behavioral healthcare environment. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.Essentials of Group Therapy focuses on the practical aspects of deciding when and for whom group therapy is effective, building groups for long- and short-term therapy, as well as support and self-help groups, and managing the issues that can arise as groups develop. The authors provide examples of how to handle leadership, training, and diversity, as well as ethical and legal issues in an effective and compassionate manner. Essentials of Group Therapy provides an invaluable reference for mental health students and professionals studying or working in any practice.

Health promotion, education, and prevention programs ultimately focus on changing health behavior. Essentials of Health Behavior provides the groundwork... for understanding, assessing, and effectively applying theories of human behavior, within the practice of public health.In clear and accessible language, it provides the student with a background of the kinds of social and behavioral theories that guide our understanding of health related behavior and that form the background for health promotion and prevention efforts. Filled with real life examples and profiles, the text explores some of the ways in which these theories and approaches are used in applied health promotion efforts.

Essentials of Health Care Compliance provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand how a formal compliance program is implemented... at a health care facility. Managing several staff members and keeping a health care practice compliant with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations is a challenging job. Real-world examples and the author's hands-on approach will help you visualize yourself on-the-job, using the knowledge you have gained from this book to meet these challenges.

Essentials of Health Care Finance stands firmly in its place as the leading textbook on healthcare finance. No other text so completely blends the best... of current finance theory with the tools needed in day-to-day practice. Useful for all course levels as well as a professional reference, this text offers a comprehensive introduction to the field. The Seventh Edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the current economic environment in the healthcare industry, with thoughtful descriptions and real-world examples. As the not-for-profit health care sector has increasingly come under attack by legislators seeking new sources of tax revenue, this edition also features a new chapter on assessing community benefits including an examination of the new Schedule H of the IRS 990 form. Ancillary instructor materials for the Seventh Edition have been significantly expanded and updated. PowerPoint lecture slides now include selected examples from the chapters. Electronic versions of many of the charts and tables in the chapters are provided to enable the instructor to re-create and modify existing examples. An expanded set of test questions with detailed answers will be provided for each chapter. New excel spreadsheets for selected chapters will be created to help both the students and the instructors perform a variety of financial analysis tasks with spreadsheet templates. The instructor s manual has been revised to include key learning points, chapter overviews, and guidelines for class discussion.

This new book provides front-line health care managers with the practical skills needed to promote more efficient health care delivery. With its... glossary of key terms and section on future trends, this book is a valuable resource for any health care professional.

Essentials of Health Care Marketing, Second Edition, is a complete curriculum of marketing management tools and techniques and is ideal for graduate... courses, though advanced undergraduates can readily grasp the level of presentation. Chapters include learning objectives, key terms, and chapter problems for discussion. The text is filled with examples from a wide array of health care providers, health systems, HMOs, physician-hospital organizations, and more, the chapters cover market research, strategy, and the strategic marketing process. This book provides a reader with a foundational knowledge of the principles of marketing and their application in healthcare. Moreover, as health care has changed over the past twenty years, this text provides a perspective of how the application of marketing principles also must shift in terms of their strategic application to respond to the changing environmental forces of the marketplace.