Rethink) system, students gain a sense of mastery and achievement as they move through the text; with the growth of their confidence comes the increased intellectual enthusiasm and personal discipline needed for them to excel.With the CourseSmart eTextbook version of this title, students can save up to 50% off the cost of a print book, reduce their impact on the environment, and access powerful web tools for learning. Faculty can also review and compare the full text online without having to wait for a print desk copy. CourseSmart is an online eTextbook, which means users need to be connected to the internet in order to access. Students can also print sections of the book for maximum portability.  (less)

seamless 1:24,000 scale USGS maps for the detail needed to plan weekend voyages. Users can create or trace over existing trails and get elevation profiles, GPS waypoints and even see the trail in 3D. 3-D rendering technology creates virtual relief maps that you can ""fly through"" or view alongside 2-D maps, letting you preview your hike and views. Live map update feature downloads the latest information for your defined area, ensuring you are always armed with the most up-to-date data. Traveling tool zooms and scrolls the map in any direction; each map has four zoom levels, including a National Geographic Atlas level. Software can determine the exact latitude/longitude and elevation of any point on the map, a feature that helps easily create usable GPS waypoints. Enhanced 3-D digital shading emphasizes changes in elevation, making the maps easier to read and use; shading toggles on and off. Add routes, symbols and text to customize your map; attach note boxes, web links and photos to the objects you place on the map. Select the exact area you need and print a photo-quality custom map on any ink-jet or laser printer or plotter. Transfer your custom waypoint and route information directly to or from most handheld GPS units. Print waterproof trail maps on National Geographic Adventure Paper (sold separately) to take along on your trips. Powerful search function finds trails, camps and campgrounds, lakes and ponds, parks, cities and towns, USGS 7.5' quad names and much more. Export images in standard raster formats (JPG, GIF, etc.) for use in other applications."  (less)

the full text online without having to wait for a print desk copy. CourseSmart is an online eTextbook, which means users need to be connected to the internet in order to access. Students can also print sections of the book for maximum portability. O’Brien’s Introduction to Information Systems 15e reflects the contemporary use of enterprise-wide business systems. New real-world case studies continue to correspond with this industry reality. The text’s focus is on teaching the future manager the potential effect on business of the most current IT technologies such as the Internet, Intranets, and Extranets for enterprise collaboration, and how IT contributes to competitive advantage, reengineering business processes, problem solving, and decision-making.  (less)

irrelevance that so often surrounds the art of fly tying and comes straight to the point: creating flies that will actually catch fish.brStarting with the basics, the author thoroughly covers fishhooks and the relative merits of the various points, bends, barbs, and styles for different types of fishing and all species of gamefish. He also covers equipment for the tier's bench, including vises, tools, and materials, with an in-depth discussion of fly-tying nomenclature and the fundamentals of the tying art.brLeonard then delves into the rich area of specific flies for specific fish. He offers dozens of patterns and tying instructions for drys, wets, nymphs, and streamers for catching trout, steelhead, salmon, bass, panfish, shad, pike, and all saltwater gamefish.brBeginners and advanced tiers alike will enjoy the unique features of Leonard's approach. Besides covering the standard flies, he also develops a theory of pattern selection that enables the reader to construct new and original ties from a synthesis of the time-tested basics.brBroad in scope, rich in detail, and beautifully illustrated by the author, THE ESSENTIAL FLY TIER is a classic book no fly fisher can afford to miss.brbr/divDIVThis is a marvelous and indispensable volume that belongs on every fly tier's bookshelf.br--Nick Lyonsbrbr/divDIVDon't let the name put you off - this isn't one of those gasbag opuses by some pretentious tweed-encased dilettante with a period for a first name. This guy knows, and shows, his stuff, and the book is all meat with zero grams of fat. He added, Simple, straightforward, and with just enough entertainment to keep you interested and involved, jus?ø  (less)

the full text online without having to wait for a print desk copy. CourseSmart is an online eTextbook, which means users need to be connected to the internet in order to access. Students can also print sections of the book for maximum portability. Prepare. Organize. Work. Evaluate. Rethink. This is the Power Learning advantage. Written from the perspective that all students have the potential and ability to excel, the authors developed a systematic framework that improves their chances of success in school and life. Woven into the material and pedagogy, the P.O.W.E.R. theme (Prepare Organize Work Evaluate Re-think) provides a simple and unique learning support system that equips students with the skills to accomplish any task, from writing an essay to managing personal finances.  (less)

user interface development tool that allows you to produce commercial-quality applications with a minimum of effort. The author describes fully the structure and operation of the TCL, including explanations of all code generated by the Visual Architect, any necessary custom code, and the operation of this code. Visual Architect tutorial provide you with a step-by-step approach for simplifying the development of complex Macintosh applications using the TCL. You'll also learn: how to use the Visual Architect to construct a user interface and custom application features; tips for constructing and implementing many different types of views; inside information on modal, modeless, and dynamic dialogs; how event processing works and how the TCL performs most of the work for you; how to read from and write to external data files; the inside scoop on how Apple events work inside the TCL; how Object I/O works and how to use it in your own applications; and printing secrets, including how to print multiple windows and offset panes. Mastering the THINK Class Library is an essential resource for every Macintosh developer using TCL and Visual Architect.  (less)

the full text online without having to wait for a print desk copy. CourseSmart is an online eTextbook, which means users need to be connected to the internet in order to access. Students can also print sections of the book for maximum portability. ""Harley Hahn's Guide to Unix and Linux"" is a modern, comprehensive text for anyone who wants to learn how to use Unix or Linux. The book is suitable as a primary or secondary textbook for classroom use, as well as for readers who want to teach themselves. The text covers all the basic concepts and tools Unix/Linux users need to master: Unix vs Linux, GUIs, the command line interface, the online manual, syntax, the shell, standard I/O and redirection, pipes and filters, vi, the Unix file system, and job control. Hahn offers a thoroughly readable approach to teaching Unix & Linux by emphasizing core ideas and carefully explaining unfamiliar terminology. The book walks readers through Unix & Linux systems from the very beginning, assuming no prior knowledge, and laying out material in a logical, straightforward manner. An experienced author, Hahn writes in a clear, engaging, and student-friendly style, resulting in a text that is both easy and entertaining to read. Motivating pedagogy, such as ""What's in a Name?"" boxes and highlighted Hints provide readers with interesting background and helpful tips."  (less)

Rethink) system, students gain a sense of mastery and achievement as they move through the text; with the growth of their confidence comes the increased intellectual enthusiasm and personal discipline needed for them to excel. With the CourseSmart eTextbook version of this title, students can save up to 50% off the cost of a print book, reduce their impact on the environment, and access powerful web tools for learning. Faculty can also review and compare the full text online without having to wait for a print desk copy. CourseSmart is an online eTextbook, which means users need to be connected to the internet in order to access. Students can also print sections of the book for maximum portability.  (less)

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