Little or no background in economics or higher level mathematics? Not a problem. FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS focuses on the economics, not the mathematics, of the managerial decision process. You'll learn how managers use economics to make decisions and stay ahead of change. And in this version, you'll learn it fast through captivating examples and uncomplicated math. Plus it comes with Economics Applications Access! This powerful program walks you step-by-step through the decision-making process using economics.
From basic biology and the lymphatic system to human growth and development, this comprehensive reference—organized by systems of the body—makes the sometimes perplexing nature of anatomy understandable through an engaging question-and-answer format.
The title of astrophysicist Livio's latest wide-ranging science survey is a teaser since God rarely makes an appearance; along with the French astronomer Laplace, Livio has no need of that hypothesis. Rather, Livio (The Golden Ratio) is concerned with the contentious question: is mathematics a human invention? Or is it the intricate design of the universe that we are slowly discovering? Scientists in past centuries have argued for the latter, Platonist position. In the last 50 years scientists, calling into question the whole idea of scientific discovery, maintain that we have invented mathematics.
"In this utterly fascinating follow-up to her bestselling The Female Brain, Harvard neuropsychiatrist Brizendine leads readers through the lifespan of a man's brain, using lively prose and personable anecdotes to turn complex scientific research into a highly accessible romp. Among other salient info, readers will learn why it is what young boys seem unable to stay still (they are learning through "embodied cognition"); why behaviors may change so suddenly during puberty (among other changes, testosterone increases 20-fold)...
Step-by-step guidelines for successful marketing management! Designed for college- and graduate-level marketing students, Marketing Management: Text and Cases is also a valuable resource for anyone trying to market a product or service. This volume integrates understandable marketing concepts and techniques with useful tables, graphs, and exhibits. Three leading experts in marketing management teach you how to market any business.
