University Textbooks
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History
A History of Indigenous Slavery in Ghana – Akosua Adoma Perbi
Academic research and publication on indigenous slavery in Ghana and in Africa more widely have not received attention commensurate with the importance of the phenomenon: the history of indigenous slavery, which existed long before the trans-Atlantic slave trade, has been a marginal topic in documented historical studies on Ghana.
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History
A History of Political Thought – Subrata Mukherjee & Sushila Ramaswamy
A history of political thought: plato to marx provides a comprehensive coverage of the classical political tradition ranging from plato to marx, elucidating the intriguing evolution of political ideas. Based on the works of thirteen key political thinkers and activists, this profound book delves into the thoughts and beliefs of plato, machiavelli, marx, aristotle, and others. Highlighting the decline and ultimate revival of the classic political theory, a history of political thought: plato to marx portrays the skirmish between localism and universalism in the traditional sense.
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Engineering
Building Construction handbook – Roy Chudley & Roger Greeno
Building Construction Handbook’ summarises concisely, in diagrams and brief explanations, all the basic building processes and techniques and the regulations that govern them. This practical approach – as familiar as the construction drawing and detail – makes it ideal for any builder. Every building contractor – every site manager, technician and craftsman – will find this handbook a mine of easily accessible information.
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Nursing
Clinical Nursing Procedures – Lisa Dougherty and Sara Lister
This new edition of The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures, sixth edition, meets the high standards set by the previous editions. It presents up_to_date, evidence_based expert knowledge, enabling nurses to deliver effective patient_focused care. Clinical procedures are a fundamental aspect of nursing care so it is essential that they are evidence_based. This book provides that evidence while remaining firmly grounded in current day_to_day nursing practice. Each chapter has been thoroughly revised based on an appraisal of current research and feedback from clinical experts.
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Nursing
Clinical Nursing Skills Fourth Edition – Pamela Lynn
A Nursing Process Approach aims to help you learn the nursing skills necessary for safe and effective patient care. The text includes unexpected situations that you may encounter, along with related interventions for how to respond to these unexpected situations. With both basic and advanced skills, this text will be an essential resource to you across the curriculum and throughout your career.
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Law
Comparative Politics in Transition – John McCormick
Everyone can be politically savvy. McCormick’s COMPARATIVE POLITICS IN TRANSITION, 7E, International Edition takes a story-based approach to explain concepts and terms clearly. Because the Seventh Edition is up-to-date and accurate, you will gain a real understanding of international politics around the world, from Africa to the Middle East to Latin America. McCormick emphasizes the non-Western world and explores the political influence of Islam and Iran.
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Nursing
Contemporary Nursing – Issues, Trends & Management – Barbara Cherry & Susan Jacob
6th Edition prepares you for the rapidly evolving world of health care with a comprehensive yet focused survey of nursing topics affecting practice, as well as the issues facing today?s nurse managers and tomorrow?s nurse leaders.
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Law
Criminal Law – Catherine Elliott & Frances Quinn
The ideal student textbook, Criminal Law combines the authors? trademark clarity of writing with coverage of the key topics, case law and statutes that you?ll need to understand in your study of this fascinating subject. Written and designed for use on an LLB or GDL programme, the book also highlights areas of academic debate, criticisms of the current law and reform options.
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Economics
Economics – David Begg, Gianluigi Vernasca, Stanley Fischer & Rudiger Dornbusch
Economics affects almost everything we do: from our decisions at work to our shopping habits, voting preferences and social attitudes. This new edition of the popular text by David Begg and Gianluigi Vernasca enables the reader to understand today’s economic environment by examining the underlying theory and applying it to real-world situations. Economics surveys the latest ideas and issues – such as the role of regulation in banking, the consequences of globalization and monetary union, and the efficacy of our current economic models.
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Economics
Economics Analysis of the Enviromental Impacts of Development Projects – John A. Dixon
It has always been thought that some level of pollution and waste is unavoidable in development projects. But no one has made much effort to quantify and assess the extent of this sort of damage.
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Economics
Economics for Business – David Begg & Damian Ward
Economics for Business 5th edition is an essential introduction to economics tailor-made for business students. Economic principles are clearly explained within the context of modern business, drawing on a wealth of contemporary examples that bring the topics to life.
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Economics
Economics for Managers – McGuigan, Moyer & Harris
Packed with powerful examples from actual managers, ECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS, 12e, International Edition teaches you how to think analytically — and make better business decisions. Written by a seasoned and well-respected author team, Managerial Economics equips readers with the economic tools to avoid analytic pitfalls and become more effective managers.
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Economics
Foundations of Microeconomics – Robin Bade & Michael Parkin
To help students focus on the most important concepts_and effectively practice application of those concepts_Foundations of Microeconomics is structured around a Checklist/Checkpoint system. The result is a patient, confidence-building program that prepares students to use economics in their everyday lives, regardless of what their future career will be.
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Engineering
Fundamental Building Technology – Andrew C. & Craig M
All students undertaking Level One undergraduate programmes in construction need to develop an understanding of basic building techniques. This up-to-date and dependable textbook takes the reader through the essential skills, concepts and methods of constructing a simple house to provide a solid grounding in building techniques.
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Economics, History, Law
Globalization Trade and Poverty in Ghana
The persistence of poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), in the face of increased globalization and rapid trade liberalization during the past two decades has inspired considerable debate on the impact of globalization, in general, and trade liberalization, in particular, on poverty.
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Test Prep
GMAT Official Guide 2019
An overview of the exam to help you get familiar with the content and format
Detailed answer explanations that explain how the test maker thinks about a question
Actual essay topics, sample responses, and scoring information
Comprehensive grammar and math review
Questions organized in order of difficulty from easiest to hardest to focus your study
Access to the same questions _ plus additional integrated reasoning questions _ online at gmat.wiley.com, where you can build your own practice setsSKU: 1903A191 -
Test Prep
GRE Official Guide
No other guide to the GRE revised General Test gives you:
Four complete, real tests–two in the book and two on CD-ROM
Hundreds of authentic test questions–so you can study with the real thing
In-depth descriptions of the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning measures plus valuable tips for answering each question type
Detailed overview of the two types of Analytical Writing essay tasks including scored sample responses and actual raters’ comments
Everything you need to know about the test, straight from the test makers!SKU: 1903A189 -
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History
How Europe Underdeveloped Africa – Walter Rodney
How Europe Underdeveloped Africa is a 1972 book written by Walter Rodney that takes the view that Africa was deliberately exploited and underdeveloped by European colonial regimes.
Rodney argues that a combination of power politics and economic exploitation of Africa by Europeans led to the poor state of African political and economic development evident in the late 20th century. In the book’s preface, Rodney praises the state of Tanzania, which had pursued the sort of Marxist political ideology that he advocated.
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Engineering
Instruments Of Planning – Rebecca L. & Crystal L
This book offers illustrations of planning instruments across different planning jurisdictions, and the tensions and challenges they introduce for achieving equitable and sustainable cities. One of the main themes presented consistently throughout this book is the notion that the political context, in which planning instruments themselves are situated, matters.
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