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Through a collection of captivating anecdotes and photographs, George Hatem: Doctor With a Chinese Cause recounts the touching story of Dr. George Hatem, who dedicated 55 years of his life to China. In the spirit of caring for humanity, Dr. George Hatem (Ma Haide), devoted himself to the Chinese revolution...

Journeying in China is a collection of anecdotes from foreigners working and living in China. Comprising contributors from the United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Kazakhstan, Venezuela, Japan, India and Sri Lanka among many other countries, they share their first impressions, experiences and observations of life...

Chinese Rice Bowl examines China’s efforts to become resilient and self-sufficient in its national food security strategy. As the most populous nation on the planet, China is currently experiencing a triple whammy of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and global uncertainty. In addition, internal challenges such as rising incomes pushing...

Shenzhen Rising: From Fishing Village to World-Class City traces the development of Shenzhen as an international metropolis and “global knowledge city” in the last four decades. Located just north of Hong Kong and once a rural borderland, it was designated by the Chinese government as the country’s first Special Economic...

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MindTap Literature for AP was designed specifically for the AP English Literature and Composition course. This digital only resource includes writing skills practice and guidance in multiple genres, analytical thinking and comprehension skills practice, and an examination and practice of literary criticism. All of these writing and literary background activities...

Basic Plumbing Services Skills: Sanitary & Drainage, 3e provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to complete tasks in the above ground (sanitary) and below ground (drainage) services. End-of-chapter tasks focus on theory as well as practice, while WHS references throughout the text explore important issues faced in the...

This text addresses the requirements for the Certificate III in Plumbing qualification. It includes study and revision tools such as worksheets, learning tasks and photo case studies that help you learn more effectively. 'Employability' boxes outline the responsibilities of employees, including skills you need to acquire and real-life challenges you...

This text addresses the roofing stream in Certificate III in Plumbing and has been updated in this edition to meet SA HB39-2015 ‘Installation Code for Metal Roof and Wall Cladding’, AS/NZS 3500.3:2021 ‘Storm water Drainage’ standards and and AS 3959:2018 ‘Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas’. The Cengage Plumbing...

The Business of Child Care addresses the managerial and operational aspects that you need to know in your role as manager in a Child Care setting. These include a wide range of responsibilities such as workplace health and safety, human resource management, strategic planning, financial and resource management, and sustainability....

Designed for learning with latest industry trends, Professional Beauty Therapy provides you with the specialist skills and knowledge you need to successfully practice beauty therapy. Now in its fourth edition, this industry bestseller includes step-by-step procedures clearly demonstrating the practical application of knowledge and techniques. The student-friendly text is packed...

The workbook has been structured to mirror the Professional Beauty Therapy textbook, keeping learning outcomes and section headings consistent across both texts, providing students with a streamlined learning experience. The workbook has been further enhanced with Performance and Knowledge Evidence icons to indicate where content in the workbook links to...

Economics for Today, 7e simplifies the array of confusing economic analyses and presents a straightforward and balanced approach that effectively teaches the application of basic economics principles. Only essential material is included in the book and key concepts are explained in clear and simple terms. Written in an engaging and...

Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching explores the development of the learner over time, the learning process, individual differences in the classroom, as well as educational psychology in contemporary classrooms. The text caters for those who are planning to work with any age range from early childhood to adolescence and...

Inclusion in Action outlines the philosophy of inclusive education. It focuses on the use of individualised planning to provide for the needs of every student in your class, and on using effective teaching practices to maximise learning outcomes, as well as creating positive and productive environments. This sixth edition is...

Technologies Education for the Primary Years explains what ‘technology’ really is, its role in human society and how it responds to different circumstances across history and geography. The text gives you an introduction to the two distinct technologies subjects in the Australian Curriculum: Technologies – Design and technologies, and Digital...

An Introduction to Language introduces you to the fascinating study of human language from an Australian perspective. Chapters explore the nature of human language, the grammatical aspects and psychology of language, as well as language and its relation to society. Popular features include learning objectives and margin definitions in each...

Strategic Management 7th Edition offers a comprehensive examination of regional and international issues to provide a complete, accurate and up-to-date explanation of the strategic management process. This edition includes new coverage on the public sector, not-for-profit organisations, Australian legal frameworks and corporate social responsibility as well as examples and cases...

ACCT4 Financial is ideal for students learning the preparers/debits and credits approach to accounting. Australian cases and examples have been included throughout the text to give you direct application to relevant, real-life concepts.

Basic Personal Counselling (BPC) is an easy-to-read introduction to counselling skills for both professional and volunteer counsellors, and workers in the helping professions. This ninth edition of Basic Personal Counselling includes new content on self-care and the use of technology in counselling, as well as examples of counselling skills in...

Research in Nursing Midwifery and Allied Health provides you with the theory and practical examples to enable you to differentiate between conducting research, critically appraising research and the clinical use of research in practice. You will learn about research and using research results with an evidence-base, and you will be...

The Communications Toolkit contains practical advice, tips and strategies to enable you to develop the communication skills you need to be successful in your studies. This resource helps you make a successful transition to tertiary studies, develop effective research skills for your discipline, approach academic writing with confidence, refine your...

The Australian Carer: A Training Manual for Ageing Support, 5th Edition addresses the Certificate III in Individual Support. It is a practical, down-to-earth training manual for personal care workers in the contemporary health and community services environment. Studying with this textbook will keep you up to date on the latest...

Clinical Psychomotor Skills: Assessment Tools for Nurses offers a unique blend of solid theoretical knowledge, linking it to clinical practice. The combined theory and workbook text covers the key clinical skills and knowledge that nursing students need, facilitating your mastery of provable competencies that fulfil the required standards. This edition...

Life Span Human Development is about the development of human beings – from conception to death. It highlights similarities as well as differences in developmental stages, and it asks fundamental questions about why we humans develop as we do. Each chapter focuses on a particular topic or domain of development...

‘Teaching’ is a comprehensive text for beginning teachers which focuses on teacher practice, research developments, and helping you become a confident and competent practitioner in a diverse and changing world. The text identifies the knowledge and skills needed for the teaching and learning process, and also explores the planning, teaching...

Construction Pathways is designed for the latest Certificate II in Construction Pathways (CPC20220). The text covers all the core competencies along with the main high-volume trade electives such as Carpentry, Bricklaying and Wall and Floor Tiling all in one book. It is packed with practice activities, exercises, illustrations and images...

Essential Clinical Skills (ECS) addresses the practical (skills) component of the Diploma of Nursing, HLT54121. Successful completion of the skills component is mandatory for accreditation. ECS links nursing theory to clinical practice and helps you to expand your skills and understanding of different care situations. Skills grids in the text...

Emerson, Writing Guidelines for Business Students is a reader-friendly text for all business students which provides guidance on various assignments you will be exposed to during your studies, including reports, case studies, reviews and online articles. It is the only guide available that focuses specifically on skills for business students,...