Explore BrainMass

Explore BrainMass

    BrainMass Need to Know Academic Help eBooks!

    BrainMass Need to Know eBooks are printable PDF documents that offer detailed explanations of specific topics of interest. Each book is authored by an expert on the subject and offers summary information, step-by-step explanations, answers to common questions, and additional resources for further study.

    Our authors hail from the best graduate schools in the world. All BrainMass eBooks are focused on a particular topic, ensuring that the content will be useful as well as applicable and practical. They are a fantastic resource for all students looking to improve their grades, or for anyone looking to improve their know-how.

    What's Included?

    What's Included in a Need to Know eBook

    BrainMass "Need to Know" eBooks provide you with study-ready explanations of key concepts and ideas. Our books are authored by our Experts, who are also available to answer questions. Here's a quick rundown of what each of our academic eBooks features:

    A Useful Introduction to the Concept

    Each Expert takes the time to explain the nature of the concept, where it comes from and why it's relevant for those studying that subject. Often, a real-world example of why it's important is included. Our introductions "set the stage" for you to read on and learn everything you "need to know."

    Key Points in their own Sections

    Each "Need to Know" eBook will be broken down into a few different sections. Each individual section will be dedicated to one aspect of the book's topic, which when put together, will ensure you have a full understanding of the topic at hand.

    Diagrams & Illustrations

    Many of our Experts will include illustrations and visual aids to enhance their eBooks. Often, having a diagram can really help in making something easy to understand, so we encourage our authors to use them as much as they can.

    A Glossary of Key Terms

    Every subject of study has terms and expressions that are unique to that field. Our "Need to Know"  eBooks help by providing a list of the most common terms and a definition for each one.

    Additional Resources & References

    Those students who are looking for more information will always have a place to continue their research. Our Experts will provide you with helpful and interesting links that will expand your understanding of the topic in question.

    BrainMass Need to Know academic eBooks are not only a fantastic way to get explanations of troublesome topics, but they also provide a great place to start studying a topic that's coming up in a class.

    Remember that if you have any comments or suggestions about our eBooks, we'd love to hear about it. Just send an email to [email protected].

    Our Top 10 Selling eBooks

    Dimensional Analysis

    Zach Hartman, PhD (#107608)

    Converting units using dimensional analysis is one aspect of chemistry that tends to give students trouble in the beginning stages of their education. It is the goal of this book to provide a simple pathway to mastering this extremely useful techniq READ MORE »

    13 Pages | 1,900 Words
    $4.98

    Shakespeare's Macbeth

    Jennifer Dykstra, MA (#107720)

    This is a complete study guide for William Shakespeare's play, Macbeth.

    This book includes a general synopsis of the play as well as in-depth summaries of each act. The document also supplies sample essay topics and a practice quiz (with detailed READ MORE »

    38 Pages | 9,559 Words
    $7.47

    Working Capital Management

    Vineet Swarup, MBA (#104722)

    Working Capital Management is an important issue for any organization as it directly impacts the profitability and the survival of the firm.

    This book addresses the following questions: What is working capital? Why it is important to manage workin READ MORE »

    15 Pages | 2,141 Words
    $4.98

    Strategic HR Management

    Ashish Sharma, MBA (IP) (#105419)

    Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the new face of the traditional Human Resource Management (HRM). If you are seeking a career in HRM, it presents you with numerous opportunities to explore people and their behavior.

    The aim of this READ MORE »

    21 Pages | 3,164 Words
    $4.98

    Leading Teams

    Paula DiBacco, MBA (#107048)

    The foundation of all team building is having shared goals to which all team members are committed. Team building is only productive if it establishes or builds on those goals. Teams are formed for many reasons including: process improvements, strate READ MORE »

    18 Pages | 2,336 Words
    $4.98

    Significant Figures

    Zach Hartman, PhD (#107608)

    Significant figures can be rather difficult for students to grasp. Why are they important? How are they used? The answers to these questions are not always readily understandable because they relate to practical lab aspects that are not always tau READ MORE »

    17 Pages | 2,034 Words
    $4.98

    Customer Service Excellence

    Aaron Barbee, MBA (#105647)

    "Customer Service" has been a buzzword (or even a catch phrase) for quite some time. There might even be occasions when employees think that if they aren't being rude to customers then their actions are effective enough and they are providing ample c READ MORE »

    21 Pages | 3,328 Words
    $4.98

    Handling Negativity

    Aaron Barbee, MBA (#105647)

    Is the glass half empty or is it half full? How do you view the situation and opportunities around you? Do you tend to see yourself as a pessimist or an optimist? And, just as importantly, are you able to gauge where your co-workers fit into these ca READ MORE »

    20 Pages | 2,915 Words
    $4.98

    SQL Database Objects

    Narasimha Rao, MSc (#105821)

    This book covers all basic Structured Query Language (SQL) statements including Data Definition Language, Data Manipulation Language, and Transaction Control statements. This book deals mainly with one of the database objects: Tables. It gives a bri READ MORE »

    39 Pages | 5,210 Words
    $7.47

    Differentiation

    David Terr, PhD (#109641)

    This book teaches students the basics of differentiation, which is a large part of first-year calculus. The student is first instructed on how to compute derivatives of most elementary functions. Next, the student is taught basic rules for differenti READ MORE »

    40 Pages | 3,205 Words
    $7.47

    Being a Great Online Student

    Stu Cooke (#108922)

    This book will help you with the challenge of being an online learner. On top of the responsibilities of school, which include new concepts, homework, exams, essays, assignments and studying, the online learner is often faced with the added trials of READ MORE »

    41 Pages | 8,209 Words
    $7.47

    Economic Decision Making

    Colin Dale, Ed. D. (IP) (#109101)

    This book is aimed at students of introductory Microeconomics courses. By following the detailed solutions to the sample problems, you will learn how to solve the most common math-based questions on Microeconomics assignments and tests. Focusing on t READ MORE »

    36 Pages | 4,792 Words
    $7.47

    Stress Management

    Aaron Barbee, MBA (#105647)

    This book describes how to identify the different types of stressors that might impact you, helps you decide which ones truly are affecting you, as well as assist you in realizing how you react to the different stressors, among other topics. For exam READ MORE »

    21 Pages | 4,384 Words
    $4.98

    Mendelian Inheritance

    Michelle Knowlton, PhD (#101031)

    With hundred-dollar genome sequencing on the horizon and medical treatments tailor-made for each individual a reality, it is more important than ever to understand how genes and alleles contribute to the inheritance of traits, such as disease suscept READ MORE »

    30 Pages | 4,463 Words
    $7.47

    Managing the Aging Workforce

    Beth Bertelsen, MBA (#108863)

    This e-Book describes the management of aging workers in an organization. First, it covers current and projected demographic information and the reasons behind the current aging of the labor force. Then, it describes the characteristics of the baby READ MORE »

    22 Pages | 5,839 Words
    $4.98

    Training & Development

    Azhar Karim, MBA (#107130)

    This book provides you with basic information about training and development processes and how training projects are managed. Upon completion of the book, you will gain sufficient knowledge on the subject to move onto advanced levels of study. Variou READ MORE »

    26 Pages | 5,090 Words
    $4.98

    Basic Chemistry Concepts

    Zach Hartman, PhD (#107608)

    What do the numbers on the periodic table mean? What were the halogens again? If these questions sound familiar, you are probably a beginner chemistry student. And like many new chemistry students, you may sometimes get tangled up in the details. READ MORE »

    30 Pages | 5,029 Words
    $7.47

    Internet Direct Marketing

    Robert Torte, MBM (#106701)

    This book focuses on Direct Response and Databases. We define what they are, and how they apply to the overall field of Internet Marketing. We will talk about direct marketing strategies, and critical strategy components. Then we will move on to fro READ MORE »

    19 Pages | 2,901 Words
    $4.98

    Cell Division

    Elisabeth Nicholson, PhD (IP) (#105483)

    This book will tell you everything you need to know about cell division. It describes the steps of cell division and explains the similarities and differences between mitosis and meiosis.

    This book is designed to cover all of the information that READ MORE »

    24 Pages | 2,837 Words
    $4.98

    Normal Distribution Problems

    Timothy Ousley, MSc (#104240)

    This book introduces random variables and their probability distributions with two detailed examples. Following that, the focus is on solving normal distribution exercises. The example exercises and solutions will help students to recognize and sol READ MORE »

    46 Pages | 7,882 Words
    $7.47

    Business Communication

    Stephanie Morrow, MA (#109345)

    If you are currently in or will be in a professional business setting, everything you do will involve communication. Quality, respectable business communication requires the sharing of information so that your information is useful, practical, and f READ MORE »

    28 Pages | 5,914 Words
    $7.47

    SWOT Analysis

    Beth Bertelsen, MBA (#108863)

    This book describes the steps to take to complete a SWOT Analysis. First, you will consider your company's strengths and weaknesses, and then you will look outward to the marketplace and the industry and think about opportunities for growth, new mar READ MORE »

    18 Pages | 3,098 Words
    $4.98

    Writing a Business Plan

    Beth Bertelsen, MBA (#108863)

    This book describes the fundamental points you need to know in order to write a business plan. You'll be given key components of a business plan, the reasons they're included in a plan, and practical advice for your specific needs, whether you're wr READ MORE »

    23 Pages | 4,843 Words
    $4.98

    Linear Equations

    David Terr, PhD (#109641)

    The main focus of this book is how to solve general systems of linear equations. It also touches on matrices, but does not include more advanced topics in linear algebra, such as determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and ei READ MORE »

    83 Pages | 14,262 Words
    $7.47

    Sigmund Freud

    Maisah Robinson, PhD (#107553)

    This book is a study of the work of Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), the pioneer of psychoanalysis. The first part is an overview of his early life and training. The remainder of the book consists of a discussion of his major works and research. Freud's mo READ MORE »

    35 Pages | 7,584 Words
    $7.47

    Free Trade

    Cheryl Sedlacek, MS (#105382)

    International trade seems on its surface fairly straight forward. However, beneath the seeming simplicity lies a dynamic complexity which was first conceptualized centuries ago. Today international trade is ingrained in our lives, with great economi READ MORE »

    28 Pages | 6,083 Words
    $7.47

    Word 2010

    Aaron Barbee, MBA (#105647)

    While this book is ideal for students new to Word 2010, it will also be beneficial to those that have just started using the program and only have an introductory level of knowledge. The book will walk students through the advances of Word 2010 (when READ MORE »

    38 Pages | 6,809 Words
    $7.47

    Schizophrenia

    Maisah Robinson, PhD (#107553)

    This e-Book contains an extensive overview of schizophrenia. It focuses on the biologic, psychological, and social theories of causation and innovations. It contains a detailed discussion about the positive symptoms (including hallucinations and delu READ MORE »

    36 Pages | 9,008 Words
    $7.47

    Effective Sales Presentations

    Azhar Karim, MBA (#107130)

    This book has been written for students of marketing and sales and for beginners in the field of selling. The topics covered will give you a better understanding of the areas that you need to develop in order to sharpen your sales presentation skills READ MORE »

    37 Pages | 9,657 Words
    $7.47

    Psychopathology

    Abena Asantewaa, PhD (#108408)

    This book is an overview of the field of psychopathology, or the study of mental illness. It looks at what mental illness is, gives a brief history of how it has been viewed, and describes the methods used in evaluating abnormal behavior. The largest READ MORE »

    29 Pages | 6,798 Words
    $7.47

    Newton's Laws of Motion

    Vijay Bhatnagar, MTech (#105128)

    This book describes Newton's Laws of Motion, step-by-step, beginning with the definitions of various terms used. This book offers insight into the finer points not apparent in standard textbooks. Also included are frequently asked questions and sampl READ MORE »

    54 Pages | 12,508 Words
    $7.47

    Effector T Cell Responses

    Bridgett Payseur, PhD (#110098)

    This book describes the activation and functions of effector T cells. We'll begin by discussing the different types of T cells, which are CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. Then, we'll move on to the specific functions of the different types and subtypes of T c READ MORE »

    18 Pages | 3,398 Words
    $4.98

    Complex Numbers

    John Gillis, PhD (#110764)

    This book is a study guide for the set of complex numbers and basic operations on complex numbers. The imaginary unit i and the complex numbers are defined. Plotting numbers on the complex plane and representing complex numbers as vectors is illustr READ MORE »

    30 Pages | 3,330 Words
    $7.47

    MLA Citations

    Stephanie Higley, MEd (#106985)

    This book is a complete reference guide for MLA (Modern Language Association) citations and formatting. It includes a general overview of MLA citations, including formatting, parenthetical or in-text citations, footnotes, and everything you need to k READ MORE »

    24 Pages | 4,535 Words
    $4.98

    Transformational Leadership

    Wendy Morton, MA (#108724)

    This book describes the theory of transformational leadership. It begins with a general summary of the concept of transformational leadership, then progresses to in-depth reviews of the major theories of transformational leadership, and provides some READ MORE »

    22 Pages | 5,341 Words
    $4.98

    Motivational Factors

    Laurie Simonson, MSc (#109811)

    This book describes what motivational factors influence employees to excel in their job, as opposed to just doing their job. You will learn the factors that work on the majority of people, as well as those that work on specific groups of people. You READ MORE »

    24 Pages | 5,647 Words
    $4.98

    Upgrading to Excel 2010

    Aaron Barbee, MBA (#105647)

    While this book will certainly assist students new to Excel 2010, it will be most valuable to those that have just upgraded from Excel 2003 to the 2010 version. The book will walk students through the advances of Excel 2010 (when compared to the 2003 READ MORE »

    42 Pages | 8,254 Words
    $7.47

    The Schrodinger Equation

    David Terr, PhD (#109641)

    The main focus of this book is how to find solutions to the Schrodinger equation, an important part of any introductory course in quantum mechanics. First we introduce and derive both the time-dependent and time-independent versions of the Schrodinge READ MORE »

    64 Pages | 8,217 Words
    $7.47

    eCommerce for Non-Profits

    Beatrice Martino, MEd (#107515)

    This eBook is a guide to how nonprofit organizations can utilize the principles of eCommerce to improve business processes within their organizations. The focus of the book is on the various forms of eCommerce available to nonprofit organizations and READ MORE »

    23 Pages | 5,978 Words
    $7.47

    Employee Motivation

    Beth Bertelsen, MBA (#108863)

    This eBook considers motivation in employees. It describes both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors and how corporations can effectively manage employee motivation to increase engagement with the organization. Traditional and non-traditional READ MORE »

    23 Pages | 5,984 Words
    $7.47

    Chemical Nomenclature

    Mary Barrett, MS (#110353)

    The purpose of this book is to aid chemistry students in understanding how to name inorganic and organic chemical compounds, as well as inorganic and organic acids, bases and ions.

    This book is intended for students of introductory chemistry wheth READ MORE »

    30 Pages | 5,795 Words
    $7.47

    Employee Orientation

    Jessica Reyling, MSc (#110947)

    This book describes how to properly develop and implement a new employee orientation program (NEOP). Topics include: description of costs involved and complimentary cost savings techniques, ways to gear the program to meet your organization?s specifi READ MORE »

    34 Pages | 6,646 Words
    $7.47

    Performing a Network Risk Analysis

    Rob Beachy, MS (#110890)

    Within this eBook you will learn the steps involved in performing a risk analysis and why they are important. A proper risk analysis will allow you and management to understand your technology assets and their vulnerabilities. You will also identify READ MORE »

    26 Pages | 4,561 Words
    $7.47

    Basic Bookkeeping

    Scott S, MS (#106621)

    This eBook is a complete guide to basic bookkeeping. It discusses, with examples, the role of a bookkeeper or financial accountant, the types of accounts, debits and credits (including a way for them to remember which is which and when they are appro READ MORE »

    104 Pages | 22,211 Words
    $9.96

    Plato's Republic

    Dylan Futter, PhD (#102773)

    This book offers general suggestions for approaching Plato's Republic, a thematic overview of the text, and discussion of the work's main philosophical themes.

    This book is ideal for undergraduate students reading the Republic for the first time. READ MORE »

    44 Pages | 11,852 Words
    $7.47

    The Heart and All Its Parts

    Michele Tiggle, PhD (#109218)

    This book describes the heart and its parts as a major entity of the cardiovascular system. The main focus of the book will be the function of the heart, its various structures, and the pathway of blood through the heart. By reading this book one w READ MORE »

    22 Pages | 3,688 Words
    $7.47

    Nursing School Success

    Carmel Philistin, MBA/HCM (#106802)

    This book describes the entire process from applying to nursing school to landing a job as a Registered Nurse. For example, it discusses what nursing programs look for as well as the challenges nursing students face, such as using the right study tec READ MORE »

    29 Pages | 7,817 Words
    $7.47

    The Basics of Surface Adsorption

    Tania Dey, PhD (#109041)

    This book describes two main categories of adsorption, differences between adsorption and absorption, thermodynamic parameters associated with adsorption, factors affecting the adsorption process, properties of surface films, some application areas, READ MORE »

    28 Pages | 3,314 Words
    $7.47

    Math for General Chemistry

    Joseph Williams, PhD (#110895)

    This book describes the fundamental math concepts encountered in a typical one year course sequence of general chemistry. Topics include variable isolation, significant figures, unit conversions, logarithms, quadratic equations and graphing. Topics a READ MORE »

    68 Pages | 11,984 Words
    $7.47

    Writing a 5-Paragraph Essay

    Emeline Bakaj, MA (#110649)

    This book describes the steps needed to write a dynamic five-paragraph essay. By learning this basic essay format, the writer will be prepared to conquer all types of college writing.

    This book is ideal for high school and college students, Engli READ MORE »

    17 Pages | 2,852 Words
    $4.98

    Corruption in Police Departments

    Selah Melig, MS (#111159)

    This book describes everything you need to know about corruption within police departments. The purpose of this eBook is to present the issue of corruption within police departments in an easy to read format, specific for students that are studying l READ MORE »

    40 Pages | 9,928 Words
    $7.47

    Polynomial Equations

    John Gillis, PhD (#110764)

    This book is a study guide for solving polynomial equations. As a prelude to this topic, polynomial functions are graphed and discussed. The different factoring techniques of polynomials are also covered and later used to solve equations. The secon READ MORE »

    33 Pages | 3,796 Words
    $7.47

    Classroom Management

    Brian Dalton, MA (#109627)

    This book describes how classroom disciplinary issues can be minimized, by utilizing simple management tools. Since classroom behavior has a direct correlation on the teaching and learning that take place within the classroom; it is important to reco READ MORE »

    27 Pages | 5,320 Words
    $4.98

    Study Skills

    Aaron Barbee, MBA (#105647)

    This book provides various ideas that should you help maximize your study time, as well as suggestions for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of your studying. If you have been in school for a while, you may not realize that there are other t READ MORE »

    20 Pages | 4,822 Words
    $4.98

    Atomic Term Symbols

    Joseph Williams, PhD (#110895)

    This book describes the calculation of atomic term symbols. The term symbols for s, p, and d orbitals are calculated for a number of individual and mixed electron configurations. The selection rules for allowed transitions between energy states and a READ MORE »

    57 Pages | 8,735 Words
    $7.47

    The Time Value of Money

    Scott S, MS (#106621)

    This eBook is a complete guide to computations involving the time value of money. This book will discuss and illustrate the concept of the time value of money. It will discuss the discount rate and how to compute the weighted-average cost of capital READ MORE »

    68 Pages | 15,401 Words
    $7.47

    The Vietnam War

    Melanie Storie, MA (#103931)

    Capitalist countries led by the United States grew alarmed at communist calls for world revolution, particularly since many of the Soviet leaders were authoritarians with deplorable records on human rights. This ideological struggle between the Unit READ MORE »

    29 Pages | 6,962 Words
    $7.47

    Quadratic Equations

    John Gillis, PhD (#110764)

    This book is a study guide and review for solving quadratic equations. As a prelude to this topic, quadratic functions are graphed and the different forms of quadratic functions are discussed and related to the graph. The second section shows four d READ MORE »

    29 Pages | 2,939 Words
    $7.47

    Risk and Return

    Kulaea Dudley, MBA (#106590)

    This book focuses on risk and return on investments. It describes how one can measure the risk and return of investing in an asset. It describes the changes in risk and return depending on changes in different factors, such as interest rate, time, pr READ MORE »

    48 Pages | 11,223 Words
    $9.96

    Studying Gender Theory

    Sara McCleary, MA (#110865)

    Gender history is a popular field (and growing), but it is not always as straightforward as some may think the name suggests. When studying it, there are specific questions to ask, pitfalls to watch out for, and ways to read sources, for instance. READ MORE »

    23 Pages | 6,022 Words
    $4.98

    Muscles and Contraction

    Logan Edmiston, MD (#111101)

    This book describes muscle contraction and the structure and physiology that make muscle contraction possible. The following sections will cover the three major muscle types (skeletal (striated), smooth, and cardiac), explaining how each contracts, w READ MORE »

    56 Pages | 12,441 Words
    $7.47

    Exam Preparation

    Stephanie Higley, MEd (#106985)

    This book is a complete reference guide on how to prepare for an exam. It includes a general overview of different exam formats (multiple choice, essay, true/false, etc.) and how to adapt your study skills to meet those formats. Additionally, you wil READ MORE »

    25 Pages | 5,205 Words
    $7.47

    Writing a Paper in MLA Format

    Emeline Bakaj, MA (#110649)

    MLA formatted papers are the most common type of essay assigned in high school and undergraduate college, so it is important to understand the purpose and the format of it. This guide will serve as a valuable tool in this process! Since this type of READ MORE »

    18 Pages | 3,104 Words
    $4.98

    Writing an In-Class Essay

    Emeline Bakaj, MA (#110649)

    This book discusses the proper way to write a five paragraph essay under the time constraints of an in-class assignment. This type of assignment is very popular in high school and college, so it is important to understand the purpose and the format o READ MORE »

    15 Pages | 3,187 Words
    $4.98

    The Philosophy of Religion

    Keila Carvalho, MA (#107851)

    This book describes the four basic arguments for the existence of God; the Ontological, Cosmological, Teleological and Moral arguments for God s existence. This book will also offer an explanation of the Problem of Evil in dealing with questions o READ MORE »

    25 Pages | 6,710 Words
    $7.47

    MySQL®

    Narasimha Rao, MSc (#105821)

    This book includes an introduction to basic concepts such as working with database objects and functions. The first chapter of this book includes an insight into the most commonly used database object (i.e. tables) and will help students in how to w READ MORE »

    62 Pages | 9,163 Words
    $9.96

    Accounting for Merchandise Inventory

    Scott S, MS (#106621)

    This book describes how to record purchases and sales of merchandise inventories for manufacturers, and for wholesalers and retailers. It explains and illustrates each valuation method in detail, providing you, the reader, and a path to follow to val READ MORE »

    141 Pages | 16,951 Words
    $9.96

    Business Ethics

    Ed Konczal, MBA (#106039)

    This study guide is about Business Ethics as it applies to business organizations. It focuses on the application of ethics within a corporation. This guide excludes Ethics theory. Ethics theory or philosophy is an important field of study and involve READ MORE »

    36 Pages | 7,470 Words
    $9.96

    Game Theory in Economics

    Cheryl Sedlacek, MS (#105382)

    This book describes the development, uses, and implications of game theory in economics. Game theory is the systematic exploration of interactive, strategic decision-making. As such, it has applications in many fields, including biology, psychology, READ MORE »

    31 Pages | 8,087 Words
    $9.96

    Political Ideology

    Matthew Johnson, PhD (#108832)

    Political ideas are philosophies and concepts that seek to both understand and reorder society. In the most general sense, they are approaches to comprehend the sources and purpose of social power. Ideology is at the root of most contemporary politic READ MORE »

    27 Pages | 8,055 Words
    $7.47

    Basic Formulas in Excel 2010

    Aaron Barbee, MBA (#105647)

    This book provides an introductory look at formulas in Excel 2010, including different methods for inserting or inputting formulas into your workbook. Microsoft often provides various methods for each process or function; formulas are no different. F READ MORE »

    37 Pages | 4,912 Words
    $7.47

    Organizational Culture

    Wendy Morton, MA (#108724)

    This eBook discusses organizational culture. This eBook will offer a summary of the concept. Organizational culture can be viewed as the shared values and practices an organization follows. Schein (2004) suggest, in order to make sense of certain a READ MORE »

    24 Pages | 5,074 Words
    $9.96

    Reading Comprehension

    Amanda Peterson, MA (#111556)

    Everything You Need to Know about Reading Comprehension describes information that the most recent reading research identifies as the basic mental and physical functions that support reading and comprehending what you read. Everything You Need to Kno READ MORE »

    31 Pages | 7,674 Words
    $9.96

    The Human Brain

    Michele Tiggle, PhD (#109218)

    This book describes the anatomy and function of the human brain. The general focus of the book will be the organization of the brain (i.e., ventricles, the cerebral hemispheres-cerebrum, the diencephalon, the brain stem, and the cerebellum), function READ MORE »

    41 Pages | 7,416 Words
    $7.47

    Business Creativity and Innovation

    Ed Konczal, MBA (#106039)

    In Business Creativity and Innovation you will learn why creativity and innovation are becoming crucial for companies as they face an increasingly complex business environment. Existing management tools and employee skills are becoming ineffective fo READ MORE »

    36 Pages | 6,067 Words
    $7.47

    The Sociological Imagination

    Katherine Eion, MS (#111409)

    This book describes the theory of the sociological imagination as developed by C. Wright Mills. The sociological imagination theory was and remains a ground-breaking change in sociological thought and how sociological study is undertaken. The socio READ MORE »

    21 Pages | 4,196 Words
    $7.47

    The Progressive Movement

    Melanie Storie, MA (#103931)

    This eBook describes a widespread reform movement that took place during the early years of the twentieth century. During this time the United States was growing rapidly; it was becoming a land of factories and large, sprawling cities. For the most READ MORE »

    36 Pages | 6,979 Words
    $9.96

    Informed Consent

    Rebecca Wescott, MEd (#106531)

    Everything You Need to Know About Informed Consent will explain what it means for a person to give informed consent. It will discuss the things a person must be told and must understand for their consent to be considered “informed”. Everything Yo READ MORE »

    25 Pages | 5,707 Words
    $9.96

    Teaching with Technology

    Aaron Barbee, MBA (#105647)

    This book describes various multimedia and technology options and resources that will likely benefit an instructor in a college setting. Teachers will learn about the different tools at their disposal as an instructor: from instruction to assessment. READ MORE »

    23 Pages | 5,307 Words
    $9.96

    SOAP Notes

    Rebecca Wescott, MEd (#106531)

    Everything You Need to Know About SOAP Notes describes the SOAP format of documentation. SOAP is an acronym for “subjective, objective, assessment, and plan”, and this form of documentation is widely used in medical, counseling, psychology, socia READ MORE »

    22 Pages | 3,958 Words
    $7.47

    Audit Risk

    Carol Sargent, PhD (#107956)

    This book provides instruction about inherent risk, control risk, and detection risk. The discussion examines each ingredient individually, with theory and a bullet list of examples, before combining to see how the audit model elements interact with READ MORE »

    26 Pages | 5,331 Words
    $2.49

    Monetary Policy

    Zulkiply Omar, PhD (#114045)

    This book describes all what you want to know about monetary policy. You will learn why such policy is undertaken, how it is carried out and by whom. The book will also explain in detail all the monetary policy tools used, how they work, and what t READ MORE »

    25 Pages | 6,564 Words
    $7.47

    The Balanced Scorecard

    Ashvini Ravi, PhD (#113458)

    The Balanced Scorecard (Kaplan & Norton, 1992) is a tool that helps businesses to align their strategic objectives with their resources and to maximize their intangible resources. Usually, organization budgets are allocated to functional silos. The l READ MORE »

    41 Pages | 8,677 Words
    $9.96

    APA Citation

    Marnie Binder, MA (#114776)

    Everything you Need to Know about APA Citations describes all the key, pertinent details of how to use APA style for formatting your writing. The first section of this book is about understanding what needs to be formatted in the first place; i.e., h READ MORE »

    27 Pages | 5,866 Words
    $4.98

    Group Skills

    Nicoletta Nance, PhD (#113587)

    Everything You Need to Know About Group Skills describes a range of clinical and organizational interventions that are conducted in groups. In clinical settings, treatment is often delivered in the context of group therapy, group counseling, and psyc READ MORE »

    29 Pages | 6,064 Words
    $4.98

    12 Step Programs

    Nicoletta Nance, PhD (#113587)

    Since the foundation of Alcoholics Anonymous 1935, 12 step programs have become the keystone of recovery from substance abuse, eating disorders, compulsive gambling, and sexual addiction. Everything You Need to Know About 12 Step Programs describes h READ MORE »

    26 Pages | 4,481 Words
    $4.98

    Overcoming Speech Anxiety

    AnnaMaria Bliven, MBA (#115522)

    Everything You Need to Know about Overcoming Speech Anxiety will help you use your “jitters” in a positive way to make a great presentation. This book describes in detail the techniques that celebrities and college students use all the time that READ MORE »

    21 Pages | 4,529 Words
    $4.98

    Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

    Nicoletta Nance, PhD (#113587)

    Everything You Need to Know About Posttraumatic Stress Disorder describes the causes, symptoms, and available treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder. The acute stress response is a natural response to unnatural events. When a serious, troubling READ MORE »

    24 Pages | 3,921 Words
    $4.98

    Theories of Counseling

    Nicoletta Nance, PhD (#113587)

    Sigmund Freud introduced “the talking cure” in the late 19th century with his psychoanalytic theory. Since that introduction, talk therapy has become a staple among the treatments for mental and emotional disorders. Freud’s psychoanalytic theor READ MORE »

    21 Pages | 4,054 Words
    $4.98

    Electrochemistry Basics

    Paula Perez, PhD (IP) (#117279)

    Electrochemistry deals with the interaction between chemistry and electricity. Everything You Need to Know About Electrochemistry Basics describes the main principles of electrochemistry. It comprises all chemical reactions in which there is an excha READ MORE »

    28 Pages | 4,976 Words
    $4.98

    Constant Rate Word Problems

    Thomas Schulte, MSc (#106099)

    This book describes constant rate word problems. Everything You Need to Know About Constant Rate Word Problems begins from perhaps the easiest concepts to work with: a speedometer, odometer, and clock. Students have a high comfort level with relating READ MORE »

    21 Pages | 4,393 Words
    $4.98

    Financial Literacy for Business Owners

    Scott S, MS (#106621)

    This book will focus on the most critical financial aspects of running a small business. It will discuss the financial resources needed to start a business, including the budgeting process and how to compute the business’s cost of capital, and the READ MORE »

    67 Pages | 18,035 Words
    $7.47