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The fast, easy way to master the fundamentals of physics
Here is the most practical, complete, and easy-to-use guide available for understanding physics and the physical world. Even if you don't consider yourself a "science" person, this book helps make learning key concepts a pleasure, not a chore. Whether you need help in a course, want to review the basics for an exam, or simply have always been curious about such physical phenomena as energy, sound, electricity, light, and color, you've come to the right place! This fully up-to-date edition of Basic Physics:
- Has been tested, rewritten, and retested to ensure that you can teach yourself all about physics
- Requires no math—mathematical treatments and applications are included in optional sections so that you can choose either a mathematical or nonmathematical approach
- Lets you work at your own pace with a helpful question-and-answer format
- Lists objectives for each chapter—you can skip ahead or find extra help if you need it
- Reinforces what you learn with end-of-chapter self-tests
Synopsis
Contiene métodos para aprender los puntos claves del espa?ol con rapidez y facilidad
(The fast, easy way to master the finer points of Spanish)
Unsure about conjugating irregular Spanish verbs? Using the subjunctive? Determining the appropriate definite article? This complete, accessible guide clarifies grammatical structure and explains vocabulary usage to help you master Spanish. Whether you need extra help for a course, want a quick review for a test, or simply want to brush up your language skills, this is the book to have. In this completely revised edition of More Practical Spanish Grammar, you'll find:
- An interactive format that lets you work at your own pace
- Exercises to reinforce what you've learned
- Over 1,000 practical Spanish words and terms
- Explanations of the more intricate grammatical rules of Spanish
- Special ?Atenci?n! sections that focus on problematic words and structures
Synopsis
Contiene metodos para aprender los puntos claves del espa?ol con rapidez y facilidad
(The fast, easy way to master the finer points of Spanish)
Unsure about conjugating irregular Spanish verbs? Using the subjunctive? Determining the appropriate definite article? This complete, accessible guide clarifies grammatical structure and explains vocabulary usage to help you master Spanish. Whether you need extra help for a course, want a quick review for a test, or simply want to brush up your language skills, this is the book to have. In this completely revised edition of More Practical Spanish Grammar, you'll find:
* An interactive format that lets you work at your own pace
* Exercises to reinforce what you've learned
* Over 1,000 practical Spanish words and terms
* Explanations of the more intricate grammatical rules of Spanish
* Special !Atencion! sections that focus on problematic words and structures
About the Author
MARCIAL PRADO is Professor of Spanish and International Business at California State University, Fullerton. Born in Spain, he received his Ph.D. in linguistics and Spanish from Georgetown University. He is the author of Practical Spanish Grammar, another Wiley Self-Teaching Guide.
Table of Contents
Force and Motion.
Newton's Laws of Motion.
The Conservation of Momentum and Energy.
Gravity.
Atoms and Molecules.
Solids.
Liquids and Gases.
Temperature and Heat.
Change of State and Transfer of Heat.
Wave Motion.
Sound.
Diffraction, Interference, and Music.
Static Electricity.
Electrical Current.
Magnetism and Magnetic Effects of Currents.
Electrical Induction.
Electromagnetic Waves.
Light: Wave or Particle?
The Quantum Nature of Light.
Reflection, Refraction, and Dispersion.
Lenses and Instruments.
Light as a Wave.
Color.
Appendices.
Index.