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Available for the first time with Macmillan’s new online learning tool, Achieve, Introductory Chemistry is the result of a unique author vision to develop a robust combination of text and digital resources that motivate and build student confidence while providing a foundation for their success. Kevin Revell knows and understands students today. Perfectly suited to the new Achieve platform, Kevin’s thoughtful and media-rich program, creates light bulb moments for introductory chemistry students and provides unrivaled support for instructors. The second edition of Introductory Chemistry builds on the strengths of the first edition – drawing students into the course through engagement and building their foundational knowledge – while introducing new content and resources to help students build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Revell’s distinct author voice in the text is mirrored in the digital content, allowing students flexibility and ensuring a fully supported learning experience―whether using a book or going completely digital in Achieve. Achieve supports educators and students throughout the full flexible range of instruction, including resources to support learning of core concepts, visualization, problem-solving and assessment. Powerful analytics and instructor support resources in Achieve pair with exceptional Introductory Chemistry content to provide an unrivaled learning experience. Now Supported in Achieve Achieve supports educators and students throughout the full flexible range of instruction, including resources to support learning of core concepts, visualization, problem-solving and assessment. Powerful analytics and instructor support resources in Achieve pair with exceptional Introductory Chemistry content provides an unrivaled learning experience. Features of Achieve include: A design guided by learning science research. Co-designed through extensive collaboration and testing by both students and faculty including two levels of Institutional Review Board approval for every study of Achieve An interactive e-book with embedded multimedia and features for highlighting, note=taking and accessibility support A flexible suite of resources to support learning core concepts, visualization, problem-solving and assessment. A detailed gradebook with insights for just-in-time teaching and reporting on student and full class achievement by learning objective. Easy integration and gradebook sync with iClicker classroom engagement solutions. Simple integration with your campus LMS and availability through Inclusive Access programs. New media and assessment features in Achieve include:

Offshore Compliant Platforms provides an authoritative guideto the analysis and design of compliant offshore structures and puts the focus on a new generation of platforms such as: triceratops, Buoyant Leg Storage and Regasification platforms. Whilst the authors – noted experts on the topic – include basic information on the conceptual development of conventional platforms, the book presents detailed descriptions of the design and development of new deep-water platforms.

The book describes the preliminary design of triceratops in ultra-deep waters and presents a detailed analysis of environmental loads that are inherent in offshore locations such as wave, wind and current. The new methodology for the dynamic analysis of triceratops under ice loads, predominantly in ice-covered regions, is also examined with detailed parametric studies. In addition, the book covers the structural geometry and the various methods of analysis for assessing the performance of any other similar offshore platform under the special loads. A discussion of the fatigue analysis and service life prediction is also included. This important book:

•    Includes the analysis and design of compliant offshore structures with a focus on a new generation of platforms

•    Examines the preliminary design of triceratops in ultra-deep waters

•    Covers an analysis of environmental loads that are inherent in offshore locations such as wave, wind and current

•    Reviews the structural geometry and various methods of analysis for assessing the performance of any other similar offshore platform under special loads

•    Discusses fatigue analysis and service life prediction

Written for engineers and researchers across engineering including civil, mechanical, structural, offshore, ocean and naval architecture, Offshore Compliant Platforms fills the need for a guide to new offshore platforms that provides an understanding of the behaviour of these structures under different loading conditions.

“The Management of Strategy: Concepts and Cases, 8e”, International Edition, is a comprehensive Strategic Management text that combines proven scholarship; cutting-edge research; a practical global focus; and the most thorough, up-to-date, and relevant business examples and cases available. Now, this trusted business text is enhanced by the addition of powerful new media and technology resources, including an updated video program, CengageNOW online learning tools, and the Business and Company Resource Center (BCRC) – a complete electronic business library that makes in-depth research simple. The highly respected authors, all active teachers and experts in the strategic management field, use a unique model to illustrate how real-world businesses use strategic management to build a sustained competitive advantage. The text includes current and relevant examples, outstanding figures and models, and a wide selection of case studies to give students an effective overview of critical issues they will confront as rising professionals in today’s evolving business environment.