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One diagnostic test and three complete SAT Subject Tests in Physics reflect the most recent actual tests in length, subject matter, and degree of difficulty. All questions are answered and explained. Self-assessment guides after each test can help improve the test-taker’s score. An extensive subject review covers all topics on the SAT Subject Test, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, thermodynamics, and more. Unique new features include a “What’s the Trick?” approach to solving problems quickly and effectively. Added tips, called out with “If You See…” are included within the chapters to give test takers critical insight into difficult concepts. Each chapter is followed by several review questions with answers and explanations. The authors also provide general examination strategies and a detailed appendix with equations, physical constants, and a basic math review.

It’s a Handbook…and Much More! Writers Inc. is, first and foremost, a complete writing handbook covering everything from writing paragraphs to writing research papers, from taking notes to taking essay tests, from writing with style to writing in the real world. No matter what type of information or help you need-guidelines, samples, rules, or friendly advice-you’ll find it in this handbook. Writers Inc. is also a multipurpose reference book with full-color maps, useful tables and charts, computer and Internet terms, and a historical time line. Any student interested in writing and learning hsould have a copy of Writers Inc. Here’s a preview of what’s inside: The Writing Process: Provides important strategies for all steps in the development of writing. The Basic Elements of Writing: Offers advice and insights for writing effective sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Forms of Writing: Addresses nearly every form of writing-from a personal narrative to an interview report, from a personal commentary to a cause-and-effect essay, from a found poem to a play script. Writing About Literature: Gives special attention to personal responses, book reviews, and literary analyses. Research Writing: Outlines the steps in the research process and provides sample paraenthetical references and bibliographic entries in the latest MLA and APA styles…and much more!

Contemporary Women’s Health provides a balanced, comprehensive understanding of the health issues affecting women. Health information is presented within the context of the social and political forces affecting women of all ages, races, and ethnicities. Prevention, health promotion and becoming a wise health care consumer are emphasized throughout the text, while the impact of lifestyle issues and relationships throughout the lifespan on women’s health are explored.