31 Best Licensing Books of All Time

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For years, students have turned to the DEWALT ELECTRICAL LICENSING EXAM GUIDE to prepare for professional licensing exams. Combining vital knowledge and valuable test-taking strategies, this trusted text features comprehensive coverage to help you pass your state and local electrical licensing exams. Now updated to reflect the 2017 National Electrical Code, the new edition covers Journeyman, Master, Maintenance, Residential, and Sign licensing exams. Rather than focusing coverage on specific state requirements, the author presents content from a national perspective to make the material... more

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Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.

Updated to reflect ASWB's revised 2018 test blueprint used for test construction.

Includes 6 months' free ExamPrepConnect Digital Access with print purchase!

Written by a renowned social work educator rather than an unknown at a test preparation company, this thoroughly updated guide helps readers identify their weak areas so they know what to focus on to pass the ASWB Masters...
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From the Graphic Artists Guild comes the complete pricing and ethical reference for designers—helping members and non-members alike navigate the world of charging and collecting payment for their designs as well as building their freelance business.

Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines, 15th Edition is an indispensable resource for people who create graphic art and those who buy it. As the graphic art marketplace continues to evolve to meet the needs of both digital and print media and as clients struggle with shrinking budgets in the current...
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If you're concerned about passing your New York State real estate licensing exams, this is the book for you! It addresses both school and state requirements for salesperson and broker candidates. Acclaimed teacher Kristen Bacorn believes real estate should never be boring or overly complex. In this book, she offers a fun, easy way to learn essential real estate concepts. Kristen has helped thousands of students master real estate principles and pass the challenging licensing tests. She has perfected a teaching style that conveys information simply - and with a healthy dose of humor. Kristen... more

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Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.

Updated to reflect ASWB's revised 2018 test blueprint used for test construction.

Includes 6 months' free ExamPrepConnect Digital Access with print purchase!

Written by a highly respected social work educator rather than an unknown at a test preparation company, this full-length practice test with answers and rationales covers all the content areas of the updated ASWB Masters...
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Your ticket to passing the real estate license exam In order to become a licensed real estate agent, you must pass your state's real estate licensing exam-and with this hands-on guide, you'll get everything you need to succeed. Inside, you'll find the latest and most up-to-date information on contracts, deeds, appraisals, leasing, and mortgage types, plus four full-length practice tests to help prepare you for test day. Before you know it, you'll have all the knowledge you need to pass the exam and join the ranks as a professional real estate agent.

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The Tech Contracts Handbook is a practical and accessible reference and training manual on IT contracts. It’s a clause-by-clause “how to” guide on cloud computing agreements, software licenses, technology services agreements, and other IT contracts — covering the issues at stake and offering negotiation tips and sample contract language. The first edition was the #1 bestseller for the IP Section of the ABA.

The Tech Contracts Handbook is for both lawyers and businesspeople, including contract managers, procurement officers, corporate counsel, startup CFO’s, and anyone else...
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For years, electricians and apprentices alike have turned to the DEWALT ELECTRICAL LICENSING EXAM GUIDE for their licensing exam preparation needs. With a commitment to delivering both the need-to-know knowledge and valuable test-taking strategies to demonstrate that knowledge, it is a comprehensive and thorough guide to successfully mastering various state and local electrical licensing exams. Its latest edition, based on the 2014 National Electrical Code, is no exception. Covering Journeyman, Contractor, Master, Maintenance, Residential and Sign licensing exams, it takes a... more

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Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.

Updated to reflect ASWB's revised 2018 test blueprint used for test construction.

Includes 6 months' free ExamPrepConnect Digital Access with print purchase!

Written by a renowned social work educator rather than an unknown at a test preparation company, this thoroughly updated guide helps readers identify their weak areas so they know what to focus on to pass the ASWB Clinical...
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Secrets of Success in Brand Licensing

Brand Licensing is the most exciting and inspiring element of the marketing mix, reaching all of us in every product sector from clothing, food, giftware, household, music and publishing to stationery and toys. Brand Licenses can come from a fantastic variety of backgrounds including the arts, design, entertainment, celebrities, online and sport. Whether you are a brand owner looking to license out your brand or a manufacturer thinking of buying into a license, getting it RIGHT has never been so important. Secrets of $uccess in Brand Licensing is written by Brand Licensing Industry experts,... more

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Includes a free mobile & web app!

Dawn gave us the tools we needed to take the exam, and let me tell you - she was on point! Not only did she cover the content areas we needed to focus in on, but she also showed us how to read and interpret the questions on the exam.

--Ammu D. Kowolik, LMSW, McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research

Students and social workers preparing for the social work bachelors licensure exam will find an invaluable study resource in the Social Work ASWB(R) Bachelors Exam Guide. Written by a prominent...
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If you've held back from developing open source or free software projects because you don't understand the implications of the various licenses, you're not alone. Many developers believe in releasing their software freely, but have hesitated to do so because they're concerned about losing control over their software. Licensing issues are complicated, and both the facts and fallacies you hear word-of-mouth can add to the confusion.

Understanding Open Source and Free Software Licensing helps you make sense of the different options available to you. This concise guide focuses...
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...[A]n invaluable tool if used as a study guide... Long term care is continually changing and this seventh edition includes some of these changes and updates the sample questions to align with them. This is an excellent tool for anyone preparing to take the national licensing exam. Score: 95 - 4 Stars!

--Dave Walker, BSE, LNHA, MU Sinclair School of Nursing, Doody's Reviews


Sixth Edition A Doody'��s Core Title!

The seventh edition of this classic review guide for nursing home administration licensure is revised and updated...
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High Pressure Boilers

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REVISED PRACTICE EXAM (11/29/18)50 Question Practice Exam with answers/analysis included!!!The Second Edition of this independent study guide expands the already proven test-prep approach established in its initial publication. Helping thousands of MFTs prepare for and pass the national exam, this study guide leaves readers with everything they need to know in earning that passing score. Far more than just a review of content covered in graduate school, this study guide deconstructs the exam itself while uncovering the secrets to navigating test questions in ways that increase confidence and... more

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With intellectual property rights assuming greater importance in today s world and licensing issues and developments constantly evolving, this book is an essential resource for lawyers who need to understand software licensing. The sixth edition examines the fundamental issues that both licensors and licensees confront in the negotiation of a software license and, where appropriate, looks at relevant ancillary issues such as software development, cloud computing, professional services, and maintenance and support. It primarily focuses on non-mass market agreements, since most retail or mass... more

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The 2017 Journeyman study guide will help you prepare for the exam by providing 12 practice open book exams and 2 Final Closed Book Exams. This book also covers most topics that are included on all Journeyman Electricians exams such as conductor sizing and protection, motors, transformers, voltage drop, over-current protection and residential and commercial load calculations. The text contains the most widely used electrical calculations and formulas the reader needs to pass the Journeyman electrical competency exam. less

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Property and Casualty Insurance License Exam Cram

If you are preparing for a career in property and casualty insurance, you need to pick up a copy of Property and Casualty Insurance License Exam Cram. You will quickly learn the concepts, laws, rate calculations and state and federal regulations that will be covered on the exam. You'll also receive a CD that includes a fully-customizable test engine, detailed score report and state-specific law supplement. No matter where you are taking your exam or which area you need to focus on in your studies, Property and Casualty Insurance License Exam Cram is your smartest way to get... more

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Get Everything You Need to Help You Pass the Certified Welding Exams on the First Try

The "Welding Licensing Exam Study Guide" contains everything needed to pass the Welding Code Book and Fundamentals exams with flying colors. This career-building resource includes calculations and troubleshooting tips that equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to ace these certification tests.

"The Welding Licensing Exam Study Guide" features: Over 850 exam-style multiple choice and true/false questions & answers Numerous welding calculations and...
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*NEWER EDITION NOW AVAILABLE: This is the retired first edition of the study guide. "I passed my exam the first time!" -Amazon Customer 5-Star Review "Absolutely worth it. The way the information is presented by Dr. Volini is easy to understand yet comprehensive. Learning how to think about things from the various systemic perspectives, and then learning to answer the exam questions appropriately has already increased my practice exam scores. I'm thankful, and feel more competent and ready to take the MFT national exam. Thank you Dr. Volini!" -MFT Licensing Exam Customer Everything you need... more

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Barron's Real Estate Licensing Exams

This study guide and test preparation manual has been updated to provide the latest information in real estate finance, federal law and regulation, and appraisal license requirements.Explains all aspects of real estate law and finance, including contracts, deeds, appraisals, brokerage, leasing, mortgages, federal regulation of Fair Housing, Truth-in-Lending, and environmental mattersPresents more than 1,600 practice questions similar to those found on licensing exams, including 9 model testsAll questions answered and explained
The authors, who are experienced brokers and teachers, have...
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You're probably thinking this is just another typical study guide. Because we know your time is limited, we've created a resource that isn't like most study guides. With Trivium Test Prep's unofficial Property & Casualty Insurance License Exam Study Guide: Test Prep and Practice for the Property and Casualty Exam you'll benefit from a quick-but-comprehensive review of everything tested on the exam via real-life examples, graphics, and information. These materials give you that extra edge you need to pass the first time.


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Florida Real Estate Sales Pre-Licensing Course Companion

The Florida Real Estate Sales Pre-Licensing Course Companion is the go to resource to study for a Florida Real Estate License. It pairs with the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Pre-Licensing Course I. Course I is a licensing course which follows the Florida Real Estate Commission syllabus required to become a real estate licensed agent in Florida. Florida Real Estate Laws as well as general real estate concepts are presented. There are nineteen section broken down into the 122 topics that the Florida Real Estate Commission requires licensees to test for aptitude. Topics studied include:... more

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Florida Real Estate Exams

This book offers ideal preparation for Florida residents seeking success on their state’s real estate sales and broker license examinations, as well as the Florida appraiser certification exams. In this new, up-to-date edition, the authors, both veteran real estate experts, provide thorough review of all subject matter covered in all Florida real estate exams. New in this edition are summaries of the latest information and changes in Florida laws, rules, and regulations that Florida test takers must know to succeed on the exams. Seven simulated exams and more than 1,000 end-of-chapter... more

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This is a comprehensive book on the practice of licensing from both the licensee's and licensor's perspectives. It covers the history as well as current industry specifics and statistics, both in the U.S. and in every international market. The book details marketing and advertising procedures, legal clearances, accounting, and ethics considerations. It contains an extensive appendix with sample forms that can be downloaded and customized by the purchaser of the book. less

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