Category: Textbooks

This classic PDF etextbook, Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists 9e (global) provides a rigorous introduction to basic probability theory and statistical inference, with a unique balance between methodology and theory. Interesting, relevant applications use real-life data from actual studies, showing how the concepts and methods can be used to

Recent Advances in System Reliability Engineering (PDF) evaluates and describes the latest techniques, tools, strategies, and methods in this topic for a variety of applications. Special emphasis is put on modelling and simulation technology which is growing in influence in the industry and presents many challenges as well as opportunities

This advanced undergraduate Analytical Mechanics (PDF) textbook begins with the Lagrangian formulation of Analytical Mechanics and then passes directly to the Hamiltonian formulation and the canonical equations, with constraints incorporated through Lagrange multipliers. Hamilton’s Principle and the canonical equations remain the basis of the remainder of the text. Topics considered

The prize-winning Transformational Leadership in Nursing: From Expert Clinician to Influential Leader, 3rd Edition, (PDF) guides nursing graduate students and professionals in the development of skills required to meet emerging leadership roles in our increasingly complex healthcare system. It offers a wealth of critical information, creative vision, practical tools, and

Nutrition concepts applied to our daily lives – Nutrition: An Applied Approach 5th edition (PDF) introduces non-majors (or even majors) to nutrition with an innovative format that promotes long-term learning without rote memorization. Key focus areas include: fluid and electrolyte balance, functions of vitamins and minerals in the body, bone health,