Now in its Fifth Edition, this essential textbook has been used by thousands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The bestselling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction, emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frames, masonry bearing walls, steel frames, and reinforced concrete. New introductory material on the processes, organization, constraints, and choices in construction offers a better look at the management of construction. New sections covering the building envelope uncover the secrets to designing enclosures for thermal insulation, vapor retarders, air barriers, and moisture control. The Fifth Edition also features more axonometric detail drawings and revised photographs for a thoroughly illustrated approach and the latest IBC 2006, CSI MasterFormat, ASTM references, and LEED information.

Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 5th Edition

Engineering & Transportation

Allen, Edward

Iano, Joseph

Engineering

John Wiley &Sons

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach

Science & Math

Gary L Musser

Evolution

An updated edition of the ultimate guide to understanding biology Ever wondered how the food you eat becomes the energy your body needs to keep going? The theory of evolution says that humans and chimps descended from a common ancestor, but does it tell us how and why? We humans are insatiably curious creatures who can't help wondering how things work — starting with our own bodies. Wouldn't it be great to have a single source of quick answers to all our questions about how living things work? Now there is. From molecules to animals, cells to ecosystems, Biology For Dummies, 2nd Edition answers all your questions about how living things work. <ul>
<li>Written in plain English and packed with dozens of illustrations, quick-reference</li> <li>Cheat Sheets, and helpful tables and diagrams, it cuts right to the chase with fast-paced, easy-to-absorb explanations of the life processes common to all organisms.</li> <li>More than 20% new and updated content, including a substantial overhaul to the organization of topics to make it a friendly classroom supplement</li> <li>Coverage of the most recent developments and discoveries in evolutionary, reproductive, and ecological biology</li> <li>Includes practical, up-to-date examples</li> </ul>
Whether you're currently enrolled in a biology class or just want to know more about this fascinating and ever-evolving field of study, this engaging guide will give you a grip on complex biology concepts and unlock the mysteries of how life works in no time.

Biology for Dummies

René Fester Kratz

Donna Rae Siegfried

Biological Sciences

Designed for an introductory survey course in building construction, this text deals with the common materials of building and the methods by which they are incorporated into buildings. Written by a former MIT architectural member, it features clear, direct writing and simple, local organization based on the well-known CSI format. The book covers all of the most common construction systems and materials, including light wood frame, masonry bearing wall, steel frame, and reinforced concrete. Included are over 400 line drawings and 300 photographs.

Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods

Updated in a new 8th edition, this book goes beyond a simple presentation of data to include a critical analysis of the role of public opinion in American democracy. It provides an in-depth analysis of public opinion, beginning with its origins in political socialization, the impact of the media, the extent and breadth of democratic values, to the role of public opinion in the electoral process. Using the most current survey data from the 2008 elections and the latest literature on the subject, Erikson and Tedin analyze public opinion and its role in the policy and politics of the United States. 

American Public Opinion: Its Origins, Content, and Impact

Politics & Social Sciences

Erikson, Robert S.

Social Sciences

How to Read a Financial Report [Apr 09, 1980] Tracy, John A.

How to Read a Financial Report: Wringing Cash Flow and Other Vital Signs Out of the Numbers

Business & Money

Tracy, John A.

Economics

Slight shelf wear, price label on the back of the cover.

Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems

Boyce, William E.

Mathematics

Elementary Differential Equations

Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences

Updates the original, comprehensive introduction to the areas of mathematical physics encountered in advanced courses in the physical sciences. Intuition and computational abilities are stressed. Original material on DE and multiple integrals has been expanded.

Mathematical 2e Sol Manual

L. Boas, Mary

Research

Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems 6e and Coo

Richard C. DiPrima

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