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Introductory Statistics, 9th Edition is designed for a one‑ or two‑semester first course in applied statistics, especially for students who do not have a strong mathematics background. The only prerequisite is elementary algebra, making the book accessible to learners across business, health sciences, social sciences, and general education programs.

The text is known for its clarity, brevity, and realistic examples, helping students understand statistical concepts through practical applications rather than abstract theory. Its pedagogical approach emphasizes step‑by‑step explanations, worked examples, and practice exercises, making it a widely adopted introductory statistics textbook.

This textbook provides a comprehensive, practical foundation in the field of Health Information Management (HIM), preparing students for roles in healthcare data management, medical records, compliance, and health information technology. It explains how health information is created, stored, protected, analyzed, and used across modern healthcare systems.

The 4th edition reflects current industry standards, including updates related to electronic health records (EHRs), HIPAA, data governance, coding and classification systems, and

This workbook is a hands‑on companion to the bestselling Buck’s Step‑by‑Step Medical Coding textbook. It is designed to help learners build, strengthen, and test their medical‑coding skills through extensive practice aligned with real‑world coding scenarios.

The workbook mirrors the structure of the main textbook, offering more than 1,200 exercises that reinforce ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding concepts. It is widely used by students preparing for careers in medical coding, billing, and health information management.

Musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction affect people across all ages and activity levels, limiting movement, performance, and overall quality of life. Effective manual therapy requires not only technical skill but also a clear understanding of how the body responds to positioning, pressure, and neuromuscular cues. Positional Release Therapy (PRT) offers a gentle, evidence‑informed approach to reducing pain and restoring function by placing tissues in positions of comfort that promote neuromuscular reset.

This textbook provides a concise, accessible foundation in human anatomy and physiology, designed especially for students in career‑level health programs who benefit from clear explanations and real‑world connections. The book focuses on how the body’s structures and systems work together to maintain balance and health, using straightforward language and an engaging visual style to make complex concepts easier to understand.

It emphasizes need‑to‑know principles, avoiding unnecessary detail so learners can concentrate on the essential functions of tissues, organs, and body systems. The text is fully updated with a new art program and a strong pedagogical design that helps students reinforce learning as

Entering the nursing profession begins with a strong academic foundation and the ability to demonstrate essential skills on standardized entrance exams. These tests assess not only knowledge in reading, writing, math, and science, but also the critical‑thinking abilities that future nurses rely on in clinical practice. Preparing effectively requires structured review, realistic practice, and confidence in applying core concepts.

This book provides that preparation. Through focused content review, guided examples, and

Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology is a concise, student‑friendly introduction to how the human body is structured and how it functions. Written specifically for learners in allied health, nursing foundations, and introductory A&P courses, the book focuses on clarity, simplicity, and real‑world relevance rather than overwhelming detail.

The 8th edition continues the authors’ tradition of breaking down complex concepts into easy‑to‑understand explanations, supported by vivid illustrations, clinical examples, and learning tools that help students connect anatomy and physiology to everyday health and patient care.

The introduction emphasizes that effective leadership is essential for navigating today’s complex, rapidly changing health care environment. Health professionals must understand leadership theory, develop practical skills, and apply them in real‑world settings to improve patient care, team performance, and organizational outcomes.

Fei‑Fei Li—one of the most important figures in modern artificial intelligence—offers a memoir that blends personal storytelling, scientific discovery, and ethical reflection. She traces her journey from her childhood in China to her groundbreaking work in computer vision, including the creation of ImageNet, a dataset that helped ignite the deep‑learning revolution.

The book is not just about AI; it’s about human curiosity, the emotional and intellectual struggles behind scientific progress, and the responsibility that comes with building technologies that shape society. Li argues for human‑centered AI, insisting that innovation must be guided by empathy, ethics, and a deep understanding of human needs.

The introduction argues that ethnic conflict cannot be understood—or resolved—through narrow political or military frameworks alone. Effective peacebuilding requires historical awareness, ethical reflection, inclusive governance, and sustained engagement with local communities.

“A foundation in health care finance; practical skills to manage a budget and the vocabulary to communicate effectively with staff, other managers, and the health care executive management team. For students of Nursing and other allied health profess

The introduction establishes the book as a practical, beginner‑friendly guide for students entering the field of educational research. It explains that educational research is essential for improving teaching, learning, and decision‑making in schools, and the book aims to give readers the skills to understand, design, and evaluate research effectively.

The introduction emphasizes that the capability approach is fundamentally about freedom: what people are genuinely able to do and be. It argues that traditional economic measures (like GDP) fail to capture human flourishing, and that evaluating well‑being requires looking at people’s real opportunities, not just resources or outcomes.

This edition provides a comprehensive, population‑focused approach to public health nursing. It emphasizes prevention, health promotion, epidemiology, community assessment, and evidence‑based practice. The text is widely used in BSN, MSN, and DNP programs.