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How to Pass Advanced Numeracy Tests Revised Edition by Mike Bryon

Numerical psychometric tests, often used as part of an employer's selection procedure, represent a considerable challenge to many candidates.?  
 
 
 
How to Pass Advanced Numeracy Tests provides a wealth of highly relevant practice questions and detailed explanations to help candidates prepare for such tests. Pitched at a more advanced "graduate" level, it also has much to offer the beginner, such as a section on revising the basics. Testing areas covered include quantitative reasoning, data interpretation, and business judgment.
 
 
 
With over 500 practice questions, plus four realistic practice tests, this book from testing expert Mike Bryon offers readers the opportunity to prepare themselves thoroughly.

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Essentials of Supply Chain Management by Michael Hugos 2nd Edition (Essentials Series)

Practical guide describes how the supply chain operates and discusses the issues and techniques that are relevant for companies seeking to improve the management of their supply chains.
 
  
Explains the metrics involve in measuring performance, and presents a pragmatic approach to designing and building supply chain systems.


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Essentials of Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences (Essentials of Behavioral Science)

Master the essential statistical skills used in social and behavioral sciences
 
 
Essentials of Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences distills the overwhelming amount of material covered in introductory statistics courses into a handy, practical resource for students and professionals. This accessible guide covers basic to advanced concepts in a clear, concrete, and readable style.
 
 
Essentials of Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences guides you to a better understanding of basic concepts of statistical methods. Numerous practical tips are presented for selecting appropriate statistical procedures. In addition, this useful guide demonstrates how to evaluate and interpret statistical data, provides numerous formulas for calculating statistics from tables of summary statistics, and offers a variety of worked examples.
 
 
As part of the Essentials of Behavioral Science series, this book offers a thorough review of the most relevant statistical concepts and techniques that will arm you with the tools you'll need for knowledgeable, informed practice. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.

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Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment 2nd Edition(Essentials of Psychological Assessment Series)

Provides a current overview of neuropsychological practice in schools, written by a leading school psychologist
 
 
With neuropsychological assessment more widely used in school settings than ever before, school psychologists require greater knowledge of both the discipline and its application within the school environment. Written by a leading expert in school neuropsychology, Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment is a practical resource providing learning specialists and school psychologists with clear coverage and vital information on this evolving area of practice within school psychology.
 
 
Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book is designed to help mental health professionals quickly acquire the knowledge and skills they need to make optimal use of major psychological assessment instruments. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforceyour grasp of the information covered.
 
 
Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment provides the most current, concise overview of all aspects of neuropsychological practice in schools and explains how to identify the need for testing, conduct a neurodevelopmental history, select appropriate assessment instruments, effectively evaluate students, and accurately interpret results. In addition to presenting a unique model of applying neuropsychological assessment principles in school settings in chapter 4, this valuable book includes case studies and practice examples.
 
 
Other titles in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series:
Essentials of Assessment Report Writing
Essentials of Processing Assessment
Essentials of Stanford-Binet (SB5) Assessment
Essentials of WISC?-IV Assessment
Essentials of WIAT?-II and KTEA-II Assessment
Essentials of WJ III Cognitive Abilities Assessment
Essentials of WJ III Tests of Achievement Assessment
Essentials of WPPSI-III Assessment
Essentials of Cross-Battery Assessment, Second Edition
Essentials of KABC-II Assessment
Essentials of NEPSY? Assessment
Essentials of WMS?-III Assessment

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Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment 1st Edition(Essentials of Psychological Assessment Series)

Provides a current overview of neuropsychological practice in schools, written by a leading school psychologist
 
 
With neuropsychological assessment more widely used in school settings than ever before, school psychologists require greater knowledge of both the discipline and its application within the school environment. Written by a leading expert in school neuropsychology, Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment is a practical resource providing learning specialists and school psychologists with clear coverage and vital information on this evolving area of practice within school psychology.
 
 
Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book is designed to help mental health professionals quickly acquire the knowledge and skills they need to make optimal use of major psychological assessment instruments. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforceyour grasp of the information covered.
 
 
Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment provides the most current, concise overview of all aspects of neuropsychological practice in schools and explains how to identify the need for testing, conduct a neurodevelopmental history, select appropriate assessment instruments, effectively evaluate students, and accurately interpret results. In addition to presenting a unique model of applying neuropsychological assessment principles in school settings in chapter 4, this valuable book includes case studies and practice examples.
 
 
Other titles in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series:
Essentials of Assessment Report Writing
Essentials of Processing Assessment
Essentials of Stanford-Binet (SB5) Assessment
Essentials of WISC?-IV Assessment
Essentials of WIAT?-II and KTEA-II Assessment
Essentials of WJ III Cognitive Abilities Assessment
Essentials of WJ III Tests of Achievement Assessment
Essentials of WPPSI-III Assessment
Essentials of Cross-Battery Assessment, Second Edition
Essentials of KABC-II Assessment
Essentials of NEPSY? Assessment
Essentials of WMS?-III Assessment

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Essentials of Psychological Testing 2nd Edition (Essentials of Behavioral Science Series)

An easy-to-understand overview of the key concepts of psychological testing
 
 
Fully updated and revised, the second edition of Essentials of Psychological Testing surveys the basic principles of psychometrics, succinctly presents the information needed to understand and evaluate tests, and introduces readers to the major contemporary reference works in the field.
 
 
This engaging, practical overview of the most relevant psychometric concepts and techniques provides the foundation necessary for advanced study in the field of psychological assessment. Each clear, well-organized chapter includes new examples and references, featuring callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as “Test Yourself” questions that help gauge and reinforce readers’ grasp of the information covered. The author’s extensive experience and deep understanding of the concepts presented are evident throughout the book, particularly when readers are reminded that tests are tools and that, like all tools, they have limitations.
 
 
Starting with a basic introduction to psychological tests, their historical development, and their uses, the book also covers the statistical procedures most frequently used in testing, the frames of reference for score interpretation, reliability, validity and test item considerations, as well as the latest guidelines for test selection, administration, scoring and reporting test results. Whether as an orientation for those new to the field, a refresher for those already acquainted with it, or as reference for seasoned clinicians, this book is an invaluable resource.
 
 
SUSANA URBINA, PHD, is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of North Florida, where she taught courses in psychological testing and assessment. A Diplomate of the American Board of Assessment Psychology and a licensed psychologist, Dr. Urbina practiced in the field of psychological assessment for over a decade. She coauthored the seventh edition of Psychological Testing with Anne Anastasi and has published numerous articles and reviews in the area of psychological testing.
 

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Essentials of Psychological Testing (Essentials of Behavioral Science Series)

An excellent primer on the key concepts of psychometrics
 
 
 
Essentials of Psychological Testing surveys the basic principles of psychometrics, supplies the information needed to understand and evaluate tests, and introduces readers to the major contemporary reference works in the field. It is the only book to provide such a thorough and up-to-date overview of psychometrics in an engaging, accessible format.
 
 
 
As part of the Essentials of Behavioral Science series, this book offers an overview of the most relevant psychometric concepts and techniques that provides the foundation necessary for knowledgeable, informed practice. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help to gauge and reinforce readers’ grasp of the information covered.
 
 
 
Starting with a basic introduction to psychological tests, their historical development, and their uses, Essentials of Psychological Testing also covers the statistical procedures most frequently used in testing, the frames of reference for score interpretation, reliability, validity, and test item considerations, as well as guidelines for test selection, administration, scoring, and reporting test results. Whether as an orientation for those new to the field, a refresher for those already acquainted with it, or as a reference for seasoned clinicians, Essentials of Psychological Testing is an invaluable resource on the fundamentals of this evolving area of practice.

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Essentials of Patents by Andy Gibbs and Bob DeMatteis (Essentials Series)

Leverage patents as a powerful competitive business tool
 
Employ powerful new patent strategies for marketing, R&D, and finance managers
 
Exploit patents to slash product time-to-market and boost profits
 
Implement the best intellectual property asset management (IPAM) software solutions
ESSENTIALS OF PATENTS
 
 
Full of valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices, this handy and concise paperback will help you stay up-to-date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments, and technologies in patents.
 
 
"Gibbs and DeMatteis give us a very up-to-date and clear entry point into patent management in the context of the real world of business, including insightful perspectives on finance, banking, taxes, and insurance. Both the generalist and specialist will benefit from learning how to deal with patents in a variety of established business systems." —Steve Fox, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Intellectual Property, Hewlett-Packard Company
 
 
"At last, a quality reference text I can heartily recommend to my corporate clients and independent inventors alike. Gibbs and DeMatteis have drawn upon a wealth of experience in pulling together a remarkable book, deftly placing invention and the U.S. Patent System in a real-world business context." —Don Kelly, CEO, Intellectual Asset Management Associates, LLC, former director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
 
 
"...compelling, 'how-to' manual for generating and fostering a sustainable patent-consciousness in all corporate employees, now a critical task in our knowledge-driven economy. The authors talk directly to each role and suggest what each individual must do to create, grow, and protect shareholder value through the development and exploitation of patents. This is a cornerstone book which will definitely impact business processes in corporate America." —Lucy Teixeira Akers, Chairman, PIUG, Inc., The International Society for Patent Information, former IP Management Program Team Leader, ExxonMobil Chemical Co. 

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Essentials of Neuropsychological Assessment 2nd Edition (Essentials of Psychological Assessment Series)

Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to confidently administer, score, and interpret the most popular neuropsychological assessment instruments
  
 
Neuropsychological testing can identify changes in cognition, behavior, and emotion; aid in determining the cause of a disorder or developmental problem; and assist clinicians in planning treatment and rehabilitation. To use these tests properly, professionals need an authoritative source of advice and guidance on how to administer, score, and interpret them. Now fully revised and in a second edition, Essentials of Neuropsychological Assessment is that source.
 
  
Completely updated to include the most current instruments, including the Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS), the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition (WISC-IV), the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV), and the Wechsler Memory Scale-Fourth Edition (WMS-IV), Essentials of Neuropsychological Assessment, Second Edition presents an overview of the assumptions, logic, knowledge base, and skills underlying the practice of neuropsychological assessment. Neuropsychological experts Nancy Hebben and William Milberg describe how clinical history, behavioral observations, and formal test results are used to make inferences about the contribution of brain dysfunction to psychological functioning.
 
 
 
Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book is designed to help busy mental health professionals quickly acquire the knowledge and skills they need to make optimal use of major neuropsychological assessment instruments. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.
 
 
 
Essentials of Neuropsychological Assessment, Second Edition provides comprehensive instruction on neuropsychological test administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing. It also addresses practical and conceptual issues related to neuropsychological assessment in geriatric, pediatric, forensic, and other specialized settings.
 
 
Other titles in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series:
Essentials of Assessment Report Writing
Essentials of WAIS-IV Assessment
Essentials of WISC-IV Assessment, Second Edition
Essentials of WIAT-II and KTEA-II Assessment
Essentials of WJ IIITM Cognitive Abilities Assessment
Essentials of WJ IIITM Tests of Achievement Assessment
Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment
Essentials of Cross-Battery Assessment, Second Edition
Essentials of KABC-II Assessment
Essentials of NEPSY Assessment
Essentials of Executive Function Assessment

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Essentials of Knowledge Management by Bryan Bergeron(Essentials Series)

Chock-full of valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices, this handy and concise paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments and technologies in knowledge management.
 


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Essentials of Intellectual Property (Essentials Series)

Essentials of Intellectual Property is an essential read for anyone managing an enterprise that invests resources in innovation.
 
  
This book provides, with the clarity of plain English, valuable guidance for both protecting the intellectual property created by a firm's creative efforts, and deriving revenue and value from them as well.
 
  
After being read, it should be kept close as a handy desk reference.
( Norman Zafman, Founding partner of Blakely, Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman) 
 
 
 
This book is the liveliest, best-written and most thorough introduction to the fundamentals of this subject. Yet it goes beyond the framework of basic IP protection to discuss emerging concepts as well as inside information immediately useful in the real world. In short, it forms the next rung in the advancement of IP management up the ladder from an art to a science.

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Essentials of Foyes Principles of Medicinal Chemistry

Written in response to reader requests for a short, “to the point” text that clearly summarizes the most important chemical elements of therapeutically relevant drug classes, Essentials of Foye's Principles of Medicinal Chemistry is a concise, quick-reference source of reliable information in the field.
 
 
 
Derived from the highly regarded Foye's Principles of Medicinal Chemistry, this focused text provides an essential understanding of drug action and demonstrates its practical application to today’s pharmacy practice.
 
 
 
Highlights the “take home” chemical points of every chapter in the parent text, and uses an easy-to-read, bulleted format to convey essential concepts.Covers mechanism of action (MOA), structure-activity relationships (SAR), physicochemical and pharmacokinetic properties, metabolism, and clinical applications in all chapters.
 
 
 
Uses numerous figures and tables to illustrate key concepts and make reference quick and easy.Summarizes additional information such as adverse effects, drug-drug or drug-food interactions, chemical points of interest, and unique aspects of clinical use in side boxes or Chemical Note side bars.Concludes each chapter with a section emphasizing the clinical relevance of chapter content, as well as review questions for self-assessment.Written by the same international team of renowned researchers and academicians as Foye’s Principles of Medicinal ChemistryNow with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like:
 
 
 
Complete content with enhanced navigationPowerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the webCross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigationHighlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the textAbility to take and share notes with friends and colleaguesQuick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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Essentials of Financial Analysis (Essentials Series)

Essentials of Financial Analysis shows how to analyze a company as a prospective investment.
 
 
This one-stop resource includes a basic introduction to accounting;shows how to use ratio analysis to evaluate a company`s profit, liquidity, and solvency;and provides actual financial statements of variety of companies as illustrations.   
 

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Essentials of Evidence-Based Academic Interventions (Essentials of Psychological Assessment Series)

Essentials of Evidence-Based Academic Interventions puts at your fingertips the successful instructional techniques and materials necessary for accurate and effective use of evidence-based interventions.
 
  
Written by Barbara Wendling and Nancy Mather, two experts in educational assessment and intervention, this intervention-oriented reference presents clear descriptions of research-based interventions in the areas of: phonological awareness and beginning reading phonics; phonics and sight word instruction; reading fluency; vocabulary and reading comprehension; spelling, handwriting, and written expression; basic math skills; and math problem-solving.
 
  
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. General Principles of Evidence-Based Instruction.
Chapter 2. Phonological Awareness and Beginning Phonics.
Chapter 3. Phonics and Sight Word Instruction.
Chapter 4. Reading Fluency.
Chapter 5. Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension.
Chapter 6. Spelling.
Chapter 7. Handwriting and Written Expression.
Chapter 8. Basic Math Skills.
Chapter 9. Math Problem-Solving.


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Essentials of Credit Collections and Accounts Receivable (Essentials Series)

* Best techniques for extending business credit
* Proven techniques to reduce unauthorized deductions and unearned discounts
* Latest Internet, electronic, and high-tech applications
* Practical real-life strategies to improve collections
 
 
Full of valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices, this handy and concise paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments, and technologies in credit, collections, and accounts receivable.


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Essentials of Business Communication 9th Edition

This cost-effective textbook/workbook/handbook presents a streamlined, no-nonsense approach to business communication that includes comprehensive Web resources and unparalleled author support for instructors and students.
  
 
ESSENTIALS provides a three-in-one learning package: (1) authoritative text, (2) practical workbook, and (3) self-teaching grammar/mechanics handbook. Especially effective for students with outdated or inadequate language skills, ESSENTIALS offers extraordinary digital and printed exercises to help students build confidence as they review grammar, punctuation, and writing guidelines.
 
 
 
Textbook chapters teach basic writing skills and then apply these skills to a variety of e-mails, memos, letters, reports, and resumes. Realistic model documents and structured writing assignments build lasting workplace skills. The Seventh Edition of this award-winning favorite features increased coverage of employment communication, communication technology, and professionalism in the workplace.

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Meeting Special Needs in English by Tim Hurst (Meeting SEN in the Curriculum Series)

All teachers are meeting more pupils with special needs in mainstream classrooms. Although there are general issues to be aware of subject specialists will always want specific guidance and examples.
 
 
 
This series combines SEN expertise with subject knowledge to produce practical and immediate support.
 
 
 
Covers:
· Policy writing and how to do it
· Simply explanation of SEN labels
· Creating an inclusive classroom environment
· Working with TA's

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Illinois Math Connects Grade 5 Interactive Student Edition

Math Connects is intended for use in all elementary math classes as a balanced basal approach to teaching mathematics. Math Connects is the elementary portion of the vertically aligned PreK to 8 Math Connects program.
 
 
 
This program is designed to excite students about learning mathematics while at the same time providing teachers with all the tools and materials they will need to teach the program. Students will be motivated as they solve real-world problems such as creatures under the sea; emperors of the ice; and roller coaster physics.
 
 
CONTENTS
Start Smart
Chapter 1: Use Place Value
Chapter 2: Add and Subtract Whole Numbers and Decimals
Chapter 3: Multiply Whole Numbers
Chapter 4: Divide Whole Numbers
Chapter 5: Use Algebraic Expressions
Chapter 6: Use Equation and Function Tables
Chapter 7: Display and Interpret Data
Chapter 8: Develop Fraction Concepts
Chapter 9: Use Factors and Multiples
Chapter 10: Add and Subtract Fractions
Chapter 11: Use Measures in the Customary System
Chapter 12: Use Measures in the Metric System
Chapter 13: Identity, Compare, and Classify Geometric Figures
Chapter 14: Measure Perimeter, Area, and Volume
Chapter 15: Use Probability to Make Predictions
 
Looking Ahead to Next Year
Problem-Solving Projects
Student Handbook
- Built-In Workbook
-- Extra Practice
-- Preparing for Standardized Tests
-- Concepts and Skills Bank
- Reference
-- Photo Credits
-- English-Spanish Glossary
-- Index
-- Measurement Conversions
-- Formulas

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Illinois Math Connects Grade 4 Interactive Student Edition

Math Connects is intended for use in all elementary math classes as a balanced basal approach to teaching mathematics. Math Connects is the elementary portion of the vertically aligned PreK to 8 Math Connects program from Macmillan/McGraw-Hill and Glencoe.
 
 
 
This program is designed to excite students about learning mathematics while at the same time providing teachers with all the tools and materials they will need to teach the program. Students will be motivated as they solve real-world problems such as creatures under the sea; emperors of the ice; and roller coaster physics.
 
CONTENTS
 
Start Smart
 
Chapter 1: Use Place Value to Represent Whole Numbers
Chapter 2: Solve Addition and Subtraction Problems
Chapter 3: Organize, Display, and Interpret Data
Chapter 4: Apply Multiplication and Division Facts
Chapter 5: Describe Algebraic Patterns
Chapter 6: Multiply by One-Digit Numbers
Chapter 7: Multiply by Two-Digit Numbers
Chapter 8: Divide by One-Digit Numbers
Chapter 9: Identify and Describe Geometric Figures
Chapter 10: Understand and Develop Spatial Reasoning
Chapter 11: Measure Length, Area, and Temperature
Chapter 12: Measure Capacity, Weight, and Volume
Chapter 13: Describe and Compare Fractions
Chapter 14: Use Place Value to Represent Decimals
Chapter 15: Add and Subtract Decimals
 
Looking Ahead to Next Year
Problem-Solving Projects
Student Handbook
- Built-In Workbook
-- Extra Practice
-- Preparing for Standardized Tests
-- Concepts and Skills Bank
- Reference
-- Photo Credits
-- English-Spanish Glossary
-- Index

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