Editorial Reviews Book Description The FE Review Manual is designed to prepare you to pass the general FE exam even if you have very limited study time. You get an efficient review of all the current exam topics; diagnostic exams so you can see what areas you need to study; more than 1,150 practice problems (with solutions); a realistic simulation of the complete 8-hour exam; and free software to help reinforce what you've learned. Plus, the Review Manual is completely in sync (same terminology, formulas, topic order, etc.) with the NCEES handbook that is used during the exam. This combination is so effective that the publisher offers a unique "Pass or Don't Pay" Guarantee: pass the exam, or get a full refund for the book. From the Publisher This manual is ideal for the engineering student or the practicing engineer who doesn't have much free time to devote to studying for the FE exam. The text is short and to the point, providing basic theory and relevant formulas and data for each exam topic. Each chapter can be easily covered in an hour or two. This review, coupled with over 1,000 FE-style practice problems and a full-scale practice exam, offers all the preparation needed to pass the test. Editorial Reviews From Book News, Inc. With this text, students who have taken an introductory course on computer systems, and who have some experience designing programs in several languages, will gain an understanding of systems development in an organizational context. Current practices, project management, database management, and oral and written communication skills are emphasized. Material is organized to parallel Hoffer's Modern Database Management, Sixth Edition. The text is for upper division undergraduates in management of information systems (MIS) and computer information systems, and MIS majors in MBS and MS programs. This third edition offers increased focus on make versus buy and systems integration, Internet-based systems, electronic commerce, and systems analysis as a profession. Hoffer teaches at the University of Dayton.Book News, Inc.?, Portland, OR Synopsis For Systems Analysis and Design courses. The third edition of Modern Systems Analysis and Design investigates the very latest of systems analysis and design. Rather than looking strictly at the technological aspects, Hoffer, George and Valacich focus on the business perspective and the human, organizational and technical skills an information systems professional needs to be successful. Editorial Reviews Book Info Packed into 768 pages, this pocket-sized book has an incredible amount of valuable information used by every contractor, builder, handyman, craftsman, and do-it-yourself. Softcover. Editorial Reviews From Book News, Inc. Explaining how nanotechnology works and looking at recent advances and the future of the field, this book offers a simple, brief, almost math-free introduction for nonscientists. Early chapters give background on concepts needed to understand nanotechnology, and later chapters visit research laboratories, look at breakthroughs in smart materials, electronics, and optics, and discuss the relationship of nanotechnology to society. Color illustrations are included. Mark Ratner teaches chemistry at Northwestern University; Daniel Ratner is an engineer and technology entrepreneur.Book News, Inc.?, Portland, OR