ESSENTIALS OF COLLEGE PHYSICS provides a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and principles of physics without sacrificing any of the problem-solving support or conceptual understanding you will need. The powerful and interactive PhysicsNow™ is an online resource that uses a series of chapter-specific diagnostics to gauge your unique study needs, then provides a Personalized Learning Plan that maximizes your study time by focusing on the concepts you need to review most. PhysicsNow™ also allows you to access Personal Tutor with SMARTHINKING, a live web-based tutoring service. Personal Tutor with SMARTHINKING features two-way audio, an interactive whiteboard for displaying presentation materials, and instant messaging for easy communication with your personal tutor.

Ideal for use with any introductory physics text, Loyd's PHYSICS LABORATORY MANUAL is suitable for either calculus- or algebra/trigonometry-based physics courses. Designed to help students develop their intuitive abilities in physics, the third edition has been updated to take advantage of modern equipment realities and to incorporate the latest in physics education research. In each lab, author David Loyd emphasizes conceptual understanding and includes a thorough discussion of physical theory to help students see the connection between the lab and the lecture. Each lab includes a set of pre-lab exercises, and many labs give students hands-on experience with statistical analysis. Equipment requirements are kept at a minimum to allow for maximum flexibility and to make the most of pre-existing lab equipment. For instructors interested in using some of Loyd's experiments, a customized lab manual is another option available through the Cengage Learning Custom Solutions program. Now, you can select specific experiments from Loyd's PHYSICS LABORATORY MANUAL, include your own original lab experiments, and create one affordable bound book. Contact your Cengage Learning representative for more information on our Custom Solutions program. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.