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FOOD, LOVE, FAMILY A Practical Guide to Child Nutrition By Maya Adam

Food, Love, Family: A Practical Guide to Child Nutrition explores the many facets of healthy eating for families around the world. The book summarizes the latest scientific findings and medical recommendations while providing practical tips and real-life examples of how to make wise food choices with the available resources. Readers learn about the nutrients needed to support growth and how to prepare simple, healthy foods that are appealing to children. With a foreword by Jamie Oliver, the chapters discuss infant feeding, the introduction of solid food to babies, and how parents and caregivers can teach children to love foods that will help them thrive. The guide also discusses school lunches around the world and the role of the family meal. Readers become aware of the impact of food marketing on children, how to manage food allergies, childhood obesity, the growing concern over environmental sustainability in food production, and the importance of prenatal nutrition. Designed to serve as a handbook, Food, Love, Family is geared toward readers seeking a solid introduction to the interrelationships between nutrition and child health. Filled with accessible language and easily implemented suggestions, it will also provide practical skills to parents and caregivers of young children around the world.

978-1-63189-370-4 | 216 Pages | $15.95 | ÂŠ 2016

Maya Adam, M.D., is a former professional ballet dancer who now lectures at the Stanford University School of Medicine with emphasis in Human Biology. She has been teaching courses on child health and nutrition since 2009. In addition to her work in the classroom, Dr. Adam produces on-line health education content for medical students, undergraduates, and the general public. Dr. Adam is the founder of Just Cook for Kids, a non-profit organization that creates and shares educational videos on healthy eating and cooking for families.

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FOOD, LOVE, FAMILY “Encouraging everyone to cook from scratch and share and enjoy that food with their loved ones has always been at the heart of what I do. This book provides parents and caregivers around the world with knowledge and practical advice that will enable them to feed their children using good sense and a do-it-yourself mindset. From baby’s first meal to the flavour adventures of older childhood, as parents we have the power to shape our children’s food preferences. By teaching them to enjoy real food, made simply with love, we can set them up for a lifetime of good health and happiness.” — Jamie Oliver

Asparagus Torta

Ingredients: 1/2 bunch of fresh asparagus 1/2 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove 4 eggs 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (regular or gluten-free) 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/8 tsp salt Pepper to taste Butter for greasing the pie dish 2 tbsp. olive oil for sautéing Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325–350°F. 2. Sauté chopped onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until glassy. 3. Add chopped asparagus and sauté until tender, remove from heat. 4. Whisk eggs together while asparagus is cooling. 5. Add sautéed vegetables, panko crumbs, grated parmesan, salt, and pepper to egg mixture and combine with whisk. 6. Generously grease a glass or ceramic pie dish with butter and pour the mixture into the dish. 7. Bake for about 20 minutes or until firm and beginning to turn golden brown. 8. Cool and serve. To see this recipe come alive in video and for more healthy lunch ideas, visit our online healthy lunch collection on Grokker.com: http://bit.ly/1H7xhzN

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EMBRACE YOUR EXCELLENCE A Psychopharmacology Primer and Mirror to the Soul By Diana Rangaves

To best prepare readers for careers in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evolving healthcare model, Embrace Your Excellence: A Psychopharmacology Primer and Mirror to the Soul combines sound instruction in psychopharmaceuticals with a modern, compassionate, holistic view of patient care. The book uses an instructional model that includes comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of learning to give readers a thorough understanding of stimulants, depressants, opiates/opioids, hallucinogens, and neuromodulators. Each standalone module of the text features learning objectives, key terms, multicultural case studies, text enquiries, and reader-centered learning activities. Activities can be adapted for use by individuals, small groups, or whole classes. In addition, the materials can easily be customized through selection of specific modules or activities within them. Embrace Your Excellence emphasizes the importance of developing and using critical thinking to make decisions that will ensure patient safety and quality of care. With its comprehensive examination of psychopharmaceuticals, their uses, advantages, and disadvantages, Embrace Your Excellence prepares pre-service healthcare practitioners to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.

978-1-5165-0414-5 | 286 Pages | $104.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Diana Rangaves holds a doctorate of pharmacy from the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Rangaves spent 26 years with Longs Drugs. Her professional experience has included working in pharmacy services management and serving as a clinical pharmacist. She is now a health sciences faculty member at Santa Rosa Junior College, where she teaches traditional, online, and blended courses and serves on the Pharmacy Technician Advisory Committee. In addition to her academic work, Dr. Rangaves has formed her own consulting firm. Her areas of expertise include medication reconciliation processes, formulary and therapeutic substitutions, and screening for potential adverse reactions.

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RESOLVE Strategies, Thoughts, and Beliefs for Healthy Living By Cheri Calcagno

Resolve: Strategies, Thoughts, and Beliefs for Healthy Living coaches readers through major lifestyle changes that can lead to better physical, emotional, and spiritual health. It helps them recognize emotions, beliefs, and behavior patterns that work against them and replace them with healthier choices. Part One encourages readers to focus on health rather than worrying about weight by addressing issues related to body image and culture. Part Two introduces the reader to physical, emotional, and spiritual tools that can help them achieve health goals. These include nutrition and exercise tips as well as strategies for using emotions effectively, managing stress, pursuing potential, and cultivating positive thinking. The book includes useful appendices such as basic health assessments, lists of calorie-smart foods, and instructions for correctly reading and interpreting food labels. Rooted in positive psychology and emphasizing the unique value of every individual, Resolve is about personal growth and enrichment, personal health, and healthy weight loss.

978-1-63487-053-5 | 286 Pages | $52.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Cheri Calcagno has spent two decades working as a health educator, program manager, and wellness coach specializing in weight management and disease prevention. She holds a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in exercise physiology and is currently a faculty member at Chabot College. In addition to teaching, Cheri is a writer and speaker, reaching people through her company, Inspiring Health. She has worked with clientele ranging from Mothers of Preschoolers groups to Fortune 500 companies.

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PRAGMATIC PUBLIC SPEAKING A Workshop Approach to Real World Speeches By Danna Prather Davis and Wren C. Levitt

Pragmatic Public Speaking: A Workshop Approach to Real World Speeches explains why speaking well is a necessary tool for professional success, and how to speak well in a variety of situations and genres. Using a workbook format, each chapter of the book discusses why a particular type of speech is useful and gives tips on preparation and provides two practice assignments. The initial chapters deal with speech preparation strategies such outlining and organizing informative speeches, researching, and creating visual aids. Then, readers learn about the components of effective delivery—voice and body language. The final chapters address the art of persuasive speaking, which includes understanding claims, fallacies, and advocacy. Every chapter includes a brainstorm box to help readers prepare, a speech checklist for review, an atomistic evaluation, and a holistic evaluation. As they move through the book, readers learn how to analyze speeches, look for logical chains of progression, and identify flaws in logic. Designed to prepare readers for a successful communication future, Pragmatic Public Speaking can be used in introductory communication and public speaking courses.

Danna Prather Davis is an assistant professor of communication at Suffolk County Community College in Selden, New York. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas and her graduate coursework at the University of Alabama and the University of Iowa. She currently teaches courses in human communication, public speaking, and gender and communication. In addition, Professor Prather Davis is the advisor to the Student Veteran’s Association, and the assistant forensics coach, and holds a leadership role with the National Communication Association.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS A Guide to Strategic Communication By Youngjoon Lim

Public Relations: A Guide to Strategic Communication gives readers a look into the real world of public relations. In a field that changes rapidly in both theory and practice, the book emphasizes current, practical information and reflects the newest trends. Comprehensive in scope, Public Relations: A Guide to Strategic Communication introduces readers to the general nature of public relations and discusses careers in the field. Readers learn about the history of public relations, academic research in the discipline, and the roles of public opinion, ethics, and the media in public relations. The book also covers employee relations, crisis communication, integrated marketing communication, government and nonprofit public relations, social media, and celebrity. Written specifically for college sophomores and juniors who are considering public relations as a career, Public Relations: A Guide to Strategic Communication helps readers prepare for internships and entry-level public relations jobs. It is ideal for courses in advertising, journalism, or marketing, corporate, and strategic communication.

978-1-63487-475-5 | 308 Pages | $98.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Youngjoon Lim, Ph.D. has worked in insurance sales, as a news reporter, and as a public relations specialist for the defense industry. Dr. Lim is now an assistant professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He is currently working on conceptualizing and theorizing strategic communication from the perspective of global business.

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TIGER IN THE OFFICE How to Capitalize on Opportunity and Launch Your Career By Mike Callahan

Don’t let your unfulfilling career be the elephant in the room; take control – become the tiger in the office! Career paths are often determined by what is available in the job market, leaving people unsatisfied with their careers. Tiger in the Ofﬁce: How to Capitalize on Opportunity and Launch Your Career puts to use lessons learned by entrepreneurs in order to push you towards your next step, rediscover buried career goals, learn to take action towards them, and pursue not just professional success, but true professional fulfillment. Based on his own experience in management, human resources, and career development, author and educator Mike Callahan explains the importance of understanding your professional self and learning to tell your own professional story. He offers up specific tools and strategies for bringing greater value to your current job or searching out and leveraging your ideal opportunity. You’ll learn how to best take responsibility for your own career, identify your own professional super powers, use social media resources to their fullest potential, and drive your career in the direction you choose. Aspiring and mid-career professionals alike will gain valuable insight into surviving, adapting, and flourishing in today’s workplace.

Mike Callahan has spent more than 25 years as a senior business professional working in career planning, project management, and human resources. While with Electronic Data Systems, he served as director of human resources for Latin America and worked in regional management. Callahan teaches at the University of Michigan-Dearborn where he also directs the Internship and Career Management Center for the College of Business. He is committed to helping his students, and now his readers, pursue their professional passions and both launch and develop successful careers.

A LOOK INSIDE TIGER IN THE OFFICE Begin the Journey “When you are driving to work in the morning or taking the subway or the train, do you ever look around at the other people and wonder what they are doing with their careers? Are they happy? Are they fulfilled? How did they figure out what to do in their careers? It is possible that they too are dealing with some of the same career dilemmas that face you, but you have to admit that just the sheer number of people is a good indication that there are a lot of different opportunities to pursue. If, that is, you can just figure out a way to connect with them and choose the path that will give you the most personal satisfaction That is what we want to explore in this book. How do you go about tapping into the vast wealth of potential opportunities and pursue those situations that will give you the satisfaction that you deserve? What are these opportunities? How do people find them? Can you even create some of them on your own? […] Think about the degree of control that a tiger must have in his or her environment. They certainly do not wait for weak prey to walk across their path. A tiger is always on the prowl, looking for an opportunity. In fact, one would argue that a tiger is a relentless hunter even when it is not necessarily hungry. You want to embrace the idea that you are in control. That you are on the prowl and looking for opportunities and that you will achieve the desired results in your terms, not someone else’s. This book is aimed at those individuals who want to be in control of their career quest and are willing to take the risks and accept the uncertainty of being accountable for their lives and their careers.”

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READY FOR ANYTHING The Making of a Change Leader By Jeff Haldeman

Incorporating ideas and insights from diverse sources, Ready for Anything: The Making of a Change Leader examines organizational change leadership from a radical, existential perspective. By drawing on disciplines outside the business field, the material broadens readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; understanding of how organizations live, breathe, grow, and die, and empowers them to act. Recognizing that management tools alone are not necessarily enough to create change, the book presents fresh ideas such as using metaphor to change your experience at work, the psychological dilemmas of leadership, moving from a state of dysfunction to a state of grace, and the impact of intentionality as the power source of meaningful change. Each chapter features an essay on a change-related topic, brief case scenarios, and reflection questions that encourage selfexamination and discovery. Combining a holistic view of management and leadership with a dedication to the view that everyone is responsible for the reality they create, both at work and in life, Ready for Anything offers a fresh, vital viewpoint that will benefit courses on management and organizational behavior.

978-1-5165-0520-3 | 168 Pages | $62.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Jeff Haldeman is a management consultant and holds a Ph.D. in organizational behavior from Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Haldeman has provided organizational development, team development, and executive coaching services to over 40 public, private, and non-profit clients. He is a professor of management in the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Haldeman has taught courses on management theory and practice, quantitative and qualitative research methods, organizational behavior, human resource management, and organizational development and change. His professional writing has appeared in numerous journals including the Journal of Management and Marketing and Human Relations.

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DEVELOPING AN INTEGRATED MARKETING PLAN By Eric Stewart Harvey

A guidebook to the entire process from beginning to end, Developing an Integrated Marketing Plan introduces the fundamentals of integrated marketing communications. It shows readers how to put together a creative and effective integrated marketing communications plan that can be used by both marketers and their clients. Readers learn how an integrated marketing plan functions in the overall marketing communication environment. They learn how to conduct primary and secondary research and conduct a SWOT analysis. The book also discusses the role of the target market profile and how to define objectives and develop strategies. Other topics include establishing a budget and dealing with media objectives, strategy, and tactics. The final chapters of the text cover evaluations of the plan and the importance of creating an integrated marketing communications campaign plan book. Based on the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive experience as a professional marketer, Developing an Integrated Marketing Plan is well-suited to courses in marketing and advertising communication.

978-1-63487-925-5 | 110 Pages | $43.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Eric Stewart Harvey holds an M.B.A. in business administration and economics from Kennesaw State University. Eric is a faculty member in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University, where he teaches courses on the principles of marketing and integrated marketing communication. Prior to teaching, he spent more than 15 years as a marketing professional in the telecommunications industry, holding positions with GTE and Verizon. During his time with Verizon, Eric developed, marketed, and delivered the JetConnect product for Verizon Airfone, which pioneered the use of email and instant messaging on airplanes.

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PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING By Chris Samﬁlippo

Based on the premise that successful marketing is equal parts art and science, Principles of Marketing introduces the basics of marketing in a clear, reader-friendly way that’s comfortable presenting demographic profiles in the same section as examples of clever advertising slogans. The book presents the many facets of marketing as a function of business strategy. It describes familiar products and services and explores why some succeed and others do not. It is divided into four sections. The first section is devoted to understanding the market; the second discusses products and service offerings; the third addresses creating customer value through pricing and channels of distribution; and the fourth is about promotion. Specific topics include social media marketing, market segmentation, targeting and positioning, branding, product development, supply chain management, advertising, and public relations. Written in a concise manner that avoids extraneous detail, Principles of Marketing covers the foundational materials that readers can digest in a semester-long marketing course with the intention of preparing them for higher-level marketing courses. It can also be used to augment a casebook for a marketing management course.

Chris Samﬁlippo earned his M.B.A. in marketing at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He is a current faculty member at University of Michigan-Dearborn and has taught internationally, lecturing on relationship management in Uzbekistan, branding in Libya, and supply chain management in Jordan. He is also the director of the university’s International Summer Program in Management and sits on the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. He is the faculty advisor for the university’s chapter of the American Marketing Association and is a member of AMA-Detroit. In addition to his work in academia, he is the founder of MarketSpark!, a marketing communications firm specializing in startup ventures, and a founding partner of J. Rossi & Price, a datadriven digital advertising agency. He lives near Detroit with his wife of 36 years.

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SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT By John Zietlow, Matthew Hill, and Terry Maness

This fifth edition of Short-Term Financial Management provides a comprehensive overview of topics that are vital for anyone interested in a career in corporate finance. The opening chapter reviews the time value of money and the basics of financial statement analysis. This edition also emphasizes benchmarking the cash conversion cycle, revises the discussion of bank relationship management, and expands the section on account analysis statements. In addition, there is new material on the application of statistical tools through the use of Excel. Each chapter includes learning objectives, discussion questions, and sample problems. “Focus on Practice” sections introduce readers to real-world articles and case studies. The book also features resources that will allow readers to practice and apply the target concepts. ShortTerm Financial Management is an excellent introduction to many topics covered by the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) certification.

John Zietlow earned his D.B.A. at the University of Memphis. A former financial analyst for Ford Motor Company, Dr. Zietlow is now a professor of finance at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. Matthew Hill holds a Ph.D. in finance from Mississippi State University. Dr. Hill is the co-director of the Center for Strategic Finance and Corporate Treasury Management at Arkansas State University. Terry Maness completed his D.B.A. at Indiana University, Bloomington. Dr. Maness is the dean of the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University.

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A MORE PERFECT UNION Connecting the Dots Between Today’s Politics and the History of Political Thought By Antonio W. Campbell Being an American citizen today carries with it more rights and responsibilities than those possessed by any previous generation. Conservatives and liberals alike interpret the Constitution to define and protect our rights and separate the responsibilities of individuals from those of the federal government, and yet very few have read the document in total or understand how the founders of the Republic made the decisions surrounding our laws over 225 years ago. In A More Perfect Union, Campbell applies the great political writing of the past to contemporary issues of today, connecting the rich political thought our Constitution stems from to how it is applied in the practice of modern politics. He asks profound questions about the policy initiatives that are necessary if American society is to survive. Our founders anticipated debates between citizens with different opinions of what is right or wrong in American society and government; A More Perfect Union provides the groundwork to fuel those discussions as we further the “American experiment” illustrated in the American Constitution.

Antonio W. Campbell has spent over three decades in the political sphere including working on Capitol Hill and serving as an appointee in the administration of President George W. Bush. Now a political science faculty member at Towson University, Campbell teaches courses in political theory, American government, urban politics, and religion and politics. He has served as honorary statewide chairman of the Maryland 2012 Referendum Project and is currently a member of the National Governing Board for Republicans for Black Empowerment and chairman of the Black Republican Council for the Maryland Republican Party. Campbell’s unique and informed perspective is a reflection of his real-world political experience and his knowledge of political theory.

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POLITICAL RESEARCH DESIGN & THE SCIENCE OF POLITICS By Christopher Olds

Political Research Design & the Science of Politics offers readers detailed information about the basic principles and nuances of developing empirical research design procedures to predict and describe political phenomena. In chronicling the predominant approaches used in empirical political research, the strengths and limitations of various research strategies are contrasted. Major controversies in contemporary political science are discussed. The volume addresses issues like the appropriate procedures involved in research transparency and lingering debates about the need for political science to be more accessible to both the general public and formal political actors. As a result, this volume is bound to spark informed and passionate discussion, regardless of whether the reader is a novice or veteran to political science research. By simultaneously providing in-depth, substantive details and eliciting critical thinking, Political Research Design & the Science of Politics will stimulate a meaningful dialogue about the current state of systematic political research inquiry. This text is an excellent choice for classes that discuss research methodology and design in the field of political science or the social sciences.

978-1-5165-0770-2 | 186 Pages | $54.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Christopher Olds is a visiting assistant professor in political science at the University of Central Florida. As a researcher, he strives to combine theories and concepts from multiple fields of research together. Dr. Olds has published research in peer-reviewed journals spanning a variety of academic disciplines, such as Congress & the Presidency, American Journal of Medical Research, and International Journal of Innovation and Learning. A first generation college student, Dr. Olds earned his Ph.D. in political science from Texas A&M University, and B.A. degrees in political science and history at the University of California, San Diego.

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AN ART APPRECIATION PRIMER Elements & Principles of Design By Jennifer Snyder

An Art Appreciation Primer: Elements & Principles of Design helps readers develop a thorough understanding of how the elements and principles of design can be applied to the understanding of composition. Readers will then be able to apply this knowledge to unfamiliar works of art, beyond those typically presented in standard textbooks. Principles covered in this primer include visual elements such as line and pattern, shape and mass, light and color. Readers will also enhance their ability to appreciate and interpret space, time, motion, and texture. The book helps readers recognize and value how balance, rhythm, repetition, contrast, scale, and proportion are used in the visual arts. Each chapter includes activities and project ideas that allow readers to immediately apply what they have learned. An Art Appreciation Primer takes learning beyond textbooks and makes it possible for readers to use their knowledge and skills to analyze and appreciate art in non-classroom contexts. The book is an excellent companion to standard textbooks for courses in art appreciation and introductory art history. It is also a great resource for high school art teachers.

978-1-5165-0580-7 | 78 Pages | $67.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Jennifer Snyder earned her Ed.D. in art education at Florida State University, Tallahassee. She is an assistant professor at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, where she also works with the London Study Abroad Program. Dr. Snyder is an active conference participant, most recently at the Society for Education through Art International Conference in Melbourne, Australia. In addition to her work with the university, she serves as the high school arts coordinator for the Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council. Dr. Snyder is a member of the National Art Education Association and the Public Arts Committee for the city of Clarksville.

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BECOMING AN ARTIST Design, Drawing, Value, and Color By Jan L. Christiansen

Developed for introductory courses, the readings in Becoming an Artist: Design, Drawing, Value, and Color break down major art concepts for those who have not previously studied them. Readers learn the basics of both drawing and painting with a focus on graphite, charcoal, and acrylic painting mediums. The material is organized into four primary concepts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; design, drawing, value, and color, with each building on the previous concept. Specific topics include design principles and elements, proportion and measuring, perspectives for interior and exterior drawing, parts of light and shadow, and color theory. The text features representational drawings and artwork, as well as paintings from life. Each chapter includes activities and assignments that help readers apply the concepts to create aesthetically pleasing works of art. Designed to help readers successfully use what they have learned, no matter their level of artistic mastery, Becoming an Artist is an excellent text for beginning art classes. With its emphasis on concepts that are universal to visual mediums, it can also serve as a supplemental reader for courses in clothing, floral, and theatre design.

978-1-63487-273-7 | 226 Pages | $56.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Jan L. Christiansen is an artist and educator who has worked as the lead designer for American Dancer Magazine and a web designer for the wellness company Melaleuca. A graduate of Brigham Young University - Idaho, she studied graphic design and painting and earned her degree in 2D studies. She is now a faculty member at Brigham Young University - Idaho where she teaches general art and drawing and continues to paint, thus pursuing both of her passions.

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ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY By James Palmer

Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology gives students foundational information on anatomy and physiology. The text explains all the major systems of the human body in a concise, accessible way that successfully prepares students for further study. The book begins by introducing necessary terms and concepts in anatomy and physiology. The next six chapters are intended for use in a single semester and are devoted to histology and the integument, skeletal, muscle, and nerve systems. The second half of the text addresses the circulatory and respiratory systems, the urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems, and the immune, endocrine, and lymphatic systems. The book includes appendices of useful tables for reference. Ideal for two-semester courses in anatomy and physiology, Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology is designed to serve as an ancillary text for classes in nursing programs, those for emergency medical technicians, or in paramedical studies.

978-1-63487-753-4 | 126 Pages | $49.95 | ÂŠ 2017

James Palmer earned his master of science degree in biological oceanography at the University of Alabama and is currently a doctoral candidate in environmental biology at Tulane University. He served in the United States Navy early in his career and was involved in injury mechanism research and applied medical technology. Now an educator, he has taught at several community colleges as well as at Southeastern Louisiana University. Professor Palmer has written on a variety of health and injury-related issues for the Aerospace Medical Journal and the Navy Flight Surgeonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manual, among others.

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HUMAN EVOLUTION Processes and Adaptations By Steven J. C. Gaulin

It has been suggested that a species comes of age not when its members master intergalactic travel, but when they understand the reasons for their own existence. Thanks to Darwin, Mendel, and their disciples, we can focus a scientific lens on human nature and begin to explain why humans are the way they are. Human Evolution: Processes and Adaptations develops the theory and methods of the modern evolutionist and applies this tool kit to both describe and explain the biological traits that define our species. Using many lively analogies, the book makes current research accessible to beginning readers. Topics addressed in the book include natural selection, genetics, adaptation, speciation and classification, making sense of the fossil record, and the evolutionary pressures that have made humans relatively unique. The evolution of behavior is discussed with focus on altruism, tool use, and language, as well as sex and sexuality. In addition, chapters address human variation in an evolutionary context, adaptive radiations, our relationship with archaic humans, and measuring the recent impact of evolution on our species. Human Evolution: Processes and Adaptations teaches students that science is not simply a body of knowledge. It is a method for acquiring and refining knowledge. The book is designed to engage and intellectually challenge, allowing students to stretch their mental muscles and truly become evolutionary thinkers. 978-1-5165-1221-8 | 258 Pages | $82.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Steven J.C. Gaulin earned his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley, and his Ph.D. at Harvard University. Currently, he is a professor of integrative anthropological sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Gaulin has done field research on voles and non-human primates and experimental research with both voles and humans. Much of his work focuses on the evolution of sex differences. In addition to 85 scientific articles, Dr. Gaulin co-authored the books Evolutionary Psychology, and Why Women Need Fat. He has just completed a 10-year term as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the journal Evolution and Human Behavior.

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PREHISTORIC WORLD CULTURES By Renee B. Walker

Prehistoric World Culture provides a broad overview of world prehistory while highlighting significant events, developments, and cultures. Organized chronologically and geographically, it gives students a clear understanding of changes through time from the evolution of our species to the development of complex civilizations. Chapter One focuses on how archaeologists study past cultures. Understanding this critical methodology enables students to better comprehend the significance of information presented in subsequent chapters. The text then discusses evolution, the beginning of agriculture, and early complex civilizations such as Mesopotamia, and the citystates of the Nile River Valley. Students will also learn about the early culture of East Asia, the Chinese Empire, South Asia, and ancient India. The New World—North, South and Mesoamerica—are addressed, as well as colonization and its effect on indigenous culture. The text gives students a firm grounding in world history, enabling them to better contextualize current news and events. Streamlined and straightforward, Prehistoric World Culture can be used in courses on world prehistory, world archaeology, and introduction to archeology.

Renee B. Walker received her Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is an associate professor of anthropology at the State University of New York, Oneonta and past recipient of the university’s Richard J. Siegfried Junior Faculty Prize and the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her research interests include Eastern North American archaeology, Paleo-Indian and Archaic period subsistence patterns, and the archaeology of huntergatherers. Dr. Walker’s professional writing includes Foragers of the Terminal Pleistocene in North America, co-edited with Boyce N. Driskell, and Bones as Tools: Archaeological Studies of Bone Tool Manufacture, Use and Classiﬁcation, co-edited with Christian Gates-St. Pierre. She also has numerous articles published in archaeology journals and edited book volumes.

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SUSTAINABLE HOUSING A Systems-Based Approach By Robert Seavey

Sustainable Housing: A Systems-based Approach introduces students to the issues and processes that must be considered when developing sustainable housing, particularly housing that can approach net-zero energy performance. The book considers the history of American thinking as it relates to the environment and development. It addresses challenges in community development, particularly the need to develop affordable housing and how such housing can also be made sustainable. It examines the relationship between energy and housing and the separate but important relationship between water resources and housing. Finally, it explains the basic concepts of building science. The material is rooted in a technological and systems-based approach. Thus, it examines how community systems, energy and water systems, and building systems work. For each of these systems, the book also identifies and evaluates the inherent technological component. Sustainable Housing is written for introductory courses in housing, community development, and building science.

978-1-5165-0728-3 | 182 Pages | $98.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Robert Seavey earned his masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree and Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota, where he is currently a teaching assistant professor in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering. He has served as the major coordinator for the sustainable systems management major at the University of Minnesota. He is the 2016 recipient of the Richard C. Newman Art of Teaching Award. His research and teaching interests include the challenges and opportunities in respect to energy consumption, resource conservation and wilderness restoration, and affordable housing worldwide. He is a member of the Society of Wood Science and within it, has served as the chair of the Education and Accreditation Committee.

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ARABIC CIRCLES An Introductory Language Text for Non-Native Speakers By Adel Amer

Developed to highlight the beauty of the Arabic language and maximize learning, Arabic Circles: An Introductory Language Text for Non-Native Speakers is a skill-based language-acquisition textbook that focuses on a single form of Arabic. This introductory text approaches the language in manageable, accessible steps that foster an environment conducive to languagelearning and allow students to access their own individual learning styles. Arabic Circles is intended for use in first-year courses for students with no previous exposure to the language.

978-1-5165-0670-5 | 380 Pages | $94.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Adel Amer earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Arabic-Linguistic Studies at Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. In Egypt, he was the chair of the World Language Department at Cairo American College where he taught both native and non-native Arabic speakers. He has served as a linguistic advisor to the Sesame Street Workshop and has experience as a news announcer and talk show host. Dr. Amer is currently a faculty member of the Department of Religion and the Department of Linguistics at the University of Georgia, Athens. His research interests include student-centered classrooms in Arabic studies, early Islamic literature, and the phonetics of the Quran. He is the Imam of the Islamic Center in Athens, Georgia.

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HOW TO TEACH MATH TO CHILDREN By Joohi Lee

How to Teach Math to Children is based on National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards and aims to help early childhood educators understand developmentally appropriate pedagogy in order to promote childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowledge and skills. This new edition provides information about how NCTM standards and Common Core Math Standards are aligned. Over the course of ten chapters, students learn important background information about school mathematics and young learners, and how to help children acquire important math knowledge and skills. The book provides useful, practical information on developing number sense, promoting algebraic thinking, teaching geometry, assessment of student learning, and approaching measurement, data analysis, and probability with young children. All chapters feature excellent graphic support and include clear and measurable learning expectations. Each chapter concludes with a reflection note that is specifically designed for pre-service teachers to encourage students to continue learning outside the classroom, whether through class observations or technology. How to Teach Math to Children is an excellent resource for courses on early math education and instructional strategies.

978-1-5165-0347-6 | 86 Pages | $63.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Joohi Lee holds a Ph.D. in early childhood education with an emphasis on early math from Indiana State University. Dr. Lee is an associate professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Texas, Arlington. Dr. Lee is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences and has over 40 referred practical and research publications.

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A NON-MATHEMATICIAN’S GUIDE TO STATISTICS By Richard Flint

Designed to put statistics within reach of those who do not have strong mathematical backgrounds, A Non-Mathematician’s Guide to Statistics is a friendly, conversational introductory textbook. The information, sample problems, and practice tests are ideal for those in any field that collects and processes data without requiring mathematical skills beyond algebra. Emphasizing discussion, demonstration, and illustration, the book gives clear, understandable information that helps readers answer questions such as “What is a standard deviation?” “Why would someone prefer regression to ANOVA?” and “How do you actually use Bayes’ Theorem?” The material is organized into four chapters that cover descriptive statistics, estimation and hypothesis testing, regression, and discrete probability. Each chapter includes suggestions for further reading, a glossary, and class-tested mock examinations. A Non-Mathematician’s Guide to Statistics is an excellent teaching tool for any statistics course that emphasizes the practical, workplace use of statistics skills.

Richard Flint studied mathematics and theology at the University of Notre Dame, statistics at Cornell University, and public policy at the University of Chicago. Now a faculty member at the College of DuPage in Illinois, he has taught courses in statistics, calculus, college algebra, programming, and computer applications for 30 years.

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FINDING YOUR MATH POWER Concepts in Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers By Karla Karstens

Finding Your Math Power: Concepts in Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers helps pre-service teachers become more effective problem-solvers so they can better teach their students. Designed to reach the inner mathematician in each student, this math userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manual focuses on practical suggestions and tools. It goes beyond rote procedures for solving problems and emphasizes non-traditional methods that make sense to students. After a brief history of math education, the book discusses current standards and general problem-solving. Each subsequent chapter discusses a specific area of instruction and how to teach it effectively. Target skills include sets and Venn diagrams, whole numbers, fractions and decimals, percent, integers, and real numbers. Students learn various ways to approach and work through the problems in order to meet the varied needs of their students. Intended as an inspiring and encouraging guide, Finding Your Math Power helps each student increase their math abilities and embrace their own math power. The book is appropriate for elementary and middle school education programs for pre-service teachers. It is also an excellent reference for teaching professionals seeking to improve their skills as math educators.

978-1-63487-195-2 | 448 Pages | $104.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Karla Karstens is a senior lecturer and Kroepsch-Maurice Award winner at the University of Vermont. Karla taught high school mathematics in Elk River, Minnesota, after graduating from the College of St. Benedict. She then left to continue her studies and earned a master of science degree in mathematics at the University of Vermont in 1987. Upon graduation, she was hired by the University of Vermont to teach math to prospective elementary and middle school teachers. For 28 years, Karla has been instructing future educators in the math they need to know in order to be successful in their own classroom. Her many years of experience have led to the creation of this book.

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INTRODUCTION TO NUMERICAL METHODS By Aniruddha Mitra and Aditi Mitra

Written for sophomore-level readers in mechanical engineering programs and designed to give them the math preparation they need to succeed in higher level mechanical engineering courses, Introduction to Numerical Methods incorporates theory and worked-out engineeringrelated problems that apply that theory, as well as relevant laboratory exercises. The book covers errors in computation, rounding and chopping, solving equations with numerical techniques, matrices and vectors, and complex numbers. The material also includes an introduction to optimization, linear programming problems, and instruction in probability and statistics. It should be noted that many of the exercises in the book suggest the use of a Ti-83 calculator and tips for using this calculator successfully are integrated into the text. Introduction to Numerical Methods is a wellorganized, useful addition to undergraduate course work in engineering programs, especially in the mechanical discipline.

978-1-5165-0014-7 | 122 Pages | $64.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Aniruddha Mitra earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. Dr. Mitra is a full professor in the mechanical engineering department at Georgia Southern University where he teaches courses in engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, mechanism design, mechatronics, and finite element analysis. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He also holds a professional engineering license from the state of Georgia and serves as a national committee member of National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying in the mechanical discipline. He is the affiliate director for Project Lead The Way from the state of Georgia. Aditi Mitra earned her M.S. degree at University of Nevada, Reno. She is an instructor for the mathematical sciences department at Georgia Southern University and has more than 10 years of experience in teaching math classes at higher education institutions.

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THE EDUCATED LISTENER A New Approach to Music Appreciation By Jaren S. Hinckley

The Educated Listener: A New Approach to Music Appreciation gives professors the freedom to customize the material based on what is most relevant to their courses and allows students to engage deeply with classical music from the Middle Ages right up to the present day. Students will become conversant with music terminology, enabling them to talk intelligently about music with colleagues, family members, and friends. Well organized and comprehensive in scope, students will absorb and internalize this knowledge and use it to enrich their lives. Section One of the text serves as a prelude, educating students about music vocabulary, the instruments and ensembles of classical music, and the concert-going experience. Subsequent sections discuss the history of music from the Middle Ages to the present. Each time period features one chapter on forms, styles, and performance and compositional techniques; one chapter on various music genres; and one chapter on composers of that time period. Professors are free to select the topics most important for their students and then pair the written material with musical selections from the vast amount of online options, thus creating their own playlists. Now featuring updated composer biographies, an expanded bibliography, and added images, The Educated Listener is an ideal textbook for courses in music appreciation or music history.

978-1-5165-0462-6 | 298 Pages | $62.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Jaren S. Hinckley is the professor of clarinet at Brigham Young University and has performed with orchestras, chamber ensembles, and as a soloist at music festivals, conservatories, and conventions in Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He earned his D.M. from Florida State University and his M.M. from Indiana University. As a performer and composer, he has developed a deep love for music history and literature. Dr. Hinckley has taught introduction to music and music history courses for over 20 years at BYU and other schools. Most importantly, he loves music and wants to share that love of music with the entire world.

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TAKING PEOPLE SERIOUSLY A Defense of Ethical Theory By Linda L. Williams

Why should we study ethics if no one ethical theory is the right one? The answer Taking People Seriously: A Defense of Ethical Theory provides is a simple one. While all ethical theories are not alike, and no single theory is problem free, ethical theories do have something in common. They are all attempts at pulling people out of their self-centeredness and shifting their focus to finding the best way to treat others. Taking People Seriously gives readers a fresh and original answer to basic philosophical questions about human conduct. It specifically argues against both ethical egoism and ethical relativism, the two most prevalent theories readers hold when entering college. While the answer provided in the text is simple, putting it into practice requires skills of subtle discernment and nuance, and it explains why anybody and everybody would benefit from taking other people seriously. Taking People Seriously is designed for introductory or survey courses in normative ethics.

978-1-5165-0148-9 | 52 Pages | $31.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Linda L. Williams holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of California, Riverside. Now an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy at Kent State University in Ohio, Dr. Williams teaches courses in introductory ethics, ethical pluralism, and principles of thinking. Her articles have appeared in numerous journals including the Southern Journal of Philosophy, Philosophy Now, Philosophy Today, and the Journal of the History of Ideas. She is also the author of the book Nietzscheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mirror: The World as Will to Power.

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND WELL-BEING Applications for Enhanced Living By Frederick Brown and Cynthia LaJambe Positive Psychology and Well-Being: Applications for Enhanced Living introduces students to well-being from a positive psychology perspective, one of the original missions of psychology as a science, and encourages adopting proactive approaches to healthy living. It provides guidance for enhancing and maintaining lifelong well-being. Topics range from strengthening our immune system through nutrition, exercise, and sleep to recognizing physical and psychological stressors resulting from unhealthy lifestyles, ineffective thinking, unaccommodated differences, and poor communication. This book describes the breadth of gender identities and ways to maintain longterm healthy friendships that include pair bonding, marriage, and alternative relationships. It addresses integrating work and leisure activities to enhance awareness of personal consciousness and social responsibility. It discusses developing an individual value system that makes life worthwhile by finding connectedness to others and the universe. Sources of values include personal knowledge, cultural values, religion and spirituality, and scientific information. Designed to help students choose personalized constructive behaviors for total health maintenance based upon the best available information, Positive Psychology and Well-Being can be used in any college-level course that emphasizes a proactive, preventative approach to the study of psychology of adjustment and well-being. 978-1-5165-0672-9 | 388 Pages | $73.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Frederick Brown holds a Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of Virginia and is an associate professor in cognitive psychology at Pennsylvania State University, University Park. He initiated, with collaboration from the psychology faculty at the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statewide campuses, an introductory course in well-being and positive psychology. He is a member of the International Positive Psychology Association, Health and Wellness division.

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REVEALING OUR SOCIAL WORLD A Brief Introduction to Sociology By Mark Plume Based on over 20 years of classroom experience, Revealing Our Social World: An Introduction to Sociology is written with the teaching sociologist in mind. Humorous, accessible, and informal, the book introduces non-major students to the basic theories, concepts, and terms of sociology. Revealing Our Social World is organized into four sections, the first of which discusses the basics of the sociological perspective and imagination, along with the development of sociology as a discipline. In the second section, the material examines how people fit into their social landscapes. This section features topics such as culture, socialization, groups, social institutions, and deviance. The third section addresses various forms of inequality, while the fourth examines the structure of “the daily grind” as it applies to marriage and family, religion, education, politics, and the economy. Each chapter lays out the basic elements of the topic using vivid cross-cultural examples and includes suggested readings, practical activities, and a section titled “There’s an App for That.” Revealing Our Social World is a fresh and engaging text for introductory sociology courses at the undergraduate level.

Mark Plume earned his Ph.D. in sociology at the University of Southern California. Dr. Plume has been teaching sociology for more than 20 years and is currently a professor at Reynolds Community College, where he teaches traditional and online courses in introductory sociology, marriage and family, and cultural and physical anthropology. Dr. Plume also teaches sex and gender and research methods at Virginia Commonwealth University. His research interests include alcoholic families, gender, and social class. His most recent work examines millennials and their belief in the afterlife. He is a member of the American Sociological Association and the Gerontological Society of America. Dr. Plume, his wife, and their Miniature Schnauzer make their home in central Virginia.

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ELEMENTARY BIBLICAL HEBREW An Introduction to the Language and its History By Chet Roden

Elementary Biblical Hebrew: An Introduction to the Language and its History gives students a general overview of the language and focuses on its main characteristics. While many standard textbooks assume that students plan to study the language academically and in-depth, Elementary Biblical Hebrew avoids a heavy-handed academic approach and instead emphasizes the basics of general understanding. Students are exposed to commentaries and word studies that provide a strong linguistic foundation while introducing Biblical Hebrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary components. Chapters include strategies and hints for learning the language, as well as activities and exercises that allow for application. Elementary Biblical Hebrew takes an ancient language and places it in an engaging, relevant context to make it come alive. The text is enriched with charts, illustrations, and full-color photography. Elementary Biblical Hebrew is an excellent choice for courses in the language, as well as introductory or survey courses on the Old Testament.

978-1-63189-211-0 | 100 Pages | $42.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Chet Roden holds a Ph.D. in Biblical studies and the Old Testament from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Roden is now an associate professor and chair of the Department of Biblical Studies at Liberty University School of Divinity. His writing has appeared in the Near East Archaeological Society Bulletin, the Midwestern Journal of Theology, and the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. In 2015 and 2016, Dr. Roden participated in archaeological field work, excavating water systems and exploring Iron Age gates and fortifications systems at the Tel Gezer archaeological site in Israel.

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LEARNING LEARNING Facts, Theories, and Principles Student Manual By B. Charles Tatum

Learning Learning: Facts, Theories, and Principles Student Manual is a guide that helps students most effectively use the main text of the same name. By using the manual, students will have a better understanding of the material and more actively engage with the ideas and concepts. Each chapter of the manual features key terms, thought questions, and engagement activities such as problem analyses, puzzles, data charting, matrix completion, and hypothesis testing. The chapters also include two sets of sample questions – one set to encourage retention of facts and another to enhance critical thinking. Students will be motivated by the high-interest content and activities as they explore topics including learning domains, animal learning models such as Pavlovian conditioning and operant conditioning, social and language learning, and the impact of evolution, genetics, and adaptation. Learning Learning is a useful adjunct to the primary text. The books are well-suited to courses in the fields of learning, education, or cognition.

B. Charles Tatum earned his Ph.D. in research psychology from the University of New Mexico and taught for 12 years at Cornell College, serving as chair of the psychology department for seven. Currently, Dr. Tatum is a full-time faculty member at National University, where he teaches human behavior and administers the M.A. in human behavior. He also teaches learning and industrial/organizational psychology at San Diego State University. Dr. Tatum’s research interests include organizational psychology, adult education, and accelerated learning. He has served as a consultant to both private and public organizations.

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A SOLUTION TO SOLUTIONS A Practical Guide to Understanding and Preparing Solutions in Biological Chemistry By T. Michelle Jones-Wilson A Solution to Solutions: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Preparing Solutions in Biological Chemistry teaches students the background and theory of laboratory calculations and practices, provides clear instructions and examples to help complete specific calculations, and gives students confidence in their laboratory skills. Students learn terminology, concentration units, and how to convert units. They study basic chemistry, chemical equilibria, multicomponent assays, laboratory measurements, and the dangers of “rough handling” in the lab. Chapters and subchapters are divided into sections focusing on specific tasks. Math anxiety is reduced by a clear, concise review of basic algebra and the necessary logarithms. Laboratory exercises feature success tips and calculation exercises include a “reality check” component that encourages students to consider whether or not their calculations make real-world sense. A Solution to Solutions is a class-tested, accessible, and studentfriendly resource that provides all the skills necessary to survive and succeed in laboratory work. It is well-suited to biology, chemistry, and biochemistry laboratory courses, particularly those at level 200 and above.

T. Michelle Jones-Wilson earned her Ph.D. in radiopharmaceutical chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where she was both a Louderman and a Harris fellow. As a National Institutes of Health fellow, Dr. Jones-Wilson went on to complete a postdoctoral appointment at the Malinkrodt Institute of Radiology before beginning her academic career. She is currently an associate professor and director of the biological chemistry program at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Jones-Wilson’s recent research has focused on the scholarship of teaching and learning in the sciences and watershed monitoring and analysis in the Pocono Mountains.

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MICROPROCESSOR INTERFACE By Chung S. Leung

Microprocessor Interface uses a step-by-step explanation and clear illustrations to explain how to implement a microprocessor interface and develop a robotic project. Based on real classroom experiences and projects, the text shares knowledge and experience rooted in real-world student implementation. Part I of the text addresses foundational ideas in microprocessor interface such as working with character-based LCDs and how to linearize a GP2Y0A02 IR sensor with an 8-bit ATD conversion. In Part II, the focus is on robotics. Students learn how to control a servo motor and choose a chassis. Both Parts I and II feature a variety of projects that allow students to immediately apply what they have learned. Part III is composed of 11 microprocessor labs on topics such as conditional flags and rotate instruction, bit testing and manipulation, and siren generation. Developed and organized to fully support students as they complete projects, Microprocessor Interface can be used in laboratory classes that accompany microprocessor systems I and II courses, or any class devoted to autonomous robots or microprocessor interface studies.

978-1-5165-0555-5 | 114 Pages | $74.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Chung S. Leung holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Leung is an associate professor at Texas A&M University, Kingsville, where his courses include digital logic design, digital systems engineering, and communications engineering. In addition to teaching, Dr. Leung serves as the faculty mentor for the South Texas Science Olympiad. He has received research funding from numerous sources including Texas Instruments and the National Science Foundation. A registered professional engineer in the state of Texas, Dr. Leung is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

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HOW THE EARTH WORKS Essentials in Earth System Science and Geology By Charlotte Mehrtens

How the Earth Works: Essentials in Earth System Science and Geology teaches students the essential geology content needed to understand how the earth works. The material focuses on selected geology topics including discussions of how they impact the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and climate. The book begins with a discussion of science in general as a process of discovery and an introduction to earth system science in particular. Students then learn about the ingredients and structure of the earth and how the solid earth works. The final chapters of the text examine water, air, the earth’s climate, and the relationships between the three. Specific geology topics include Earth’s most important molecules (minerals and water), the rock cycle, magnetism, plate tectonics, seismology, and the origins of mountains. Students will also learn about geological time, the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and the energy budget of Earth. The text concludes with a discussion of the geologic record of the Quaternary climate change. How the Earth Works: Essentials in Earth System Science and Geology is ideal for introductory survey courses that focus on geoscience’s role in the earth system.

Charlotte Mehrtens earned her Ph.D. in geology at the University of Chicago. Her area of expertise is stratigraphy and sedimentology and she is particularly interested in the evolution of the Northern Appalachians and reconstructing ancient environments. Dr. Mehrtens teaches at the University of Vermont, where her course offerings include introductory earth system science, earth history, and stratigraphy and sedimentation for advanced undergraduates. In addition, Dr. Mehrtens co-teaches the regional geology summer field class. Her professional writing has appeared in the Journal of Paleontology, Northeastern Geology, and Tectonics.

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MECHANICAL TESTING OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS By Kyriakos Komvopoulos

In Mechanical Testing of Engineering Materials readers learn how to perform specific mechanical tests of engineering materials, produce comprehensive reports of their findings, and solve a variety of materials problems. The book features engaging, instructive experiments on topics such as the modification of material microstructure through heat treatment, hardness measurement and the interpretation of hardness data, and the extraction of elastic and plastic material properties of different materials from uniaxial monotonic and cyclic loading experiments. Students also learn about the mechanical behavior of viscoelastic materials, wear testing, and how to correlate measured fatigue properties to microstructure characteristics. This latest edition of Mechanical Testing of Engineering Materials includes illustrative examples, important formulae, practice problems and their solutions, and updated experiments with representative results. In addition, each chapter features a question set which can be used for laboratory assignments. Based on the requirements for undergraduate courses in the discipline, the book is ideal for classes on the mechanical behavior of materials.

978-1-63487-866-1 | 135 Pages | $71.95 | ÂŠ 2017

Kyriakos Komvopoulos is a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where he teaches and conducts research on mechanics and physics of surfaces, tribology, fracture and fatigue of engineering and biological materials, and surface nanoengineering. The holder of several patents and awards, he has also published extensively with his work appearing in more than 300 publications at premiere journals on surface physics, mechanics, materials, bioengineering, and nanotechnology.

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REAL-WORLD LEARNING Preparing for your Profession Outside of the Classroom By Bernadette Friedrich

The workbook Real-World Learning: Preparing for your Profession Outside of the Classroom was developed and designed to help readers get the most out of experiential education opportunities. Twelve engaging chapters explore topics such as lifelong learning after college, professionalism in managing workplace relationships, work-life balance, how managing a project differs from managing one’s own life, the importance of professional ethics, the mindfulness mindset, and whether to pursue a career in academia or in industry. Each chapter is designed around a specific career-related or career development topic. Students benefit from learning the theory behind the reasons for exploring each topic, as well as from the practical understanding of the knowledge they gain. All chapters feature clear learning objectives, real-life examples, personal reflection and development activities, key terms, suggested readings, and a concluding worksheet that allows for more exploration of the topic and how it relates to the student’s future career. While some of the material may be of special interest to engineering students, it is all very applicable to any reader.

Bernadette Friedrich earned her Ph.D. in higher education administration at Michigan State University, where she is now the Director of Student Engagement at The Center for Spartan Engineering. Dr. Friedrich works with students and alumni at all levels to integrate their classroom knowledge with real-world work opportunities such as internships, cooperative education, and research experiences. A member of the American Society of Engineering Education, Dr. Friedrich received their Alvah K. Borman award in 2016 for her contributions to cooperative education in engineering.

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ANCIENT GREEK NATURAL PHILOSOPHY By J. Baird Callicott and Keith Brown 978-1-63189-238-7 | ÂŠ 2017

Ancient Greek Natural Philosophy in Ancient Greece makes use of multiple primary sources and interprets them in a straightforward way to tell a coherent story about the astonishing development of natural philosophy in ancient Greece. As readers go through the book, they will see how Greek thought moved from the closed mythopoeic worldview of Hesiod to the rational worldview of Thales and his Milesian successors. This is followed by Heraclitus, then Parmenides and his

Eleatic successors, and the qualitative pluralisms of Anaxagoras and Empedocles. It concludes with the Atomists and later Pythagoreans, whose work culminated in the ideas that were adopted virtually unchanged by Galileo, Newton, and the other architects of modern science.

THE WORLD TRANSFORMED Modern Civilization Since 1648 By Charles Carter and Terry Morris 978-1-5165-1462-5 | ÂŠ 2017

The World Transformed: Modern Civilization Since 1648 is an innovative text that combines world history and western civilization. Rather than approaching history and civilization as a purely chronological study, the book considers the differing approaches to life and politics that prevailed at various times and in various places. Beginning with the rise of the sovereign state, the 12 chapters explore intellectual transformation in 17th and 18th Century Europe, globalization and

war in the early modern period, traditional East Asian states, Muslim empires, and the emergence of the nation-state. Helping readers understand what it actually means to be a part of modern civilization and have a modern world view, The World Transformed is well-suited to classes in world history, western or modern civilization, and the history of globalization.

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The Aesthetics of Art: Understanding What We See teaches readers how to look at and understand art, and how to describe the art they see. The book begins with a review of the basic rules of perspective from the Italian Renaissance, Da Vinci’s scientific and mathematical concepts, Alber’s theory of color, and Arnheim’s visual perceptions. This understanding of foundational concepts prepares readers to perceive the aesthetics of art as it transitions to abstraction at the

end of the 19th Century. Each chapter includes a writing assignment, critical questions, further readings, and ideas for hands-on activities so readers can explore art through experience. The book includes essential terms and lists of styles and artists. Written to increase curiosity about and joy in art, The Aesthetics of Art is an excellent resource for survey courses in art history and appreciation.

An Abbreviated Art History: From the Renaissance to the Present is a condensed survey of western traditions in art from the 15th to 20th centuries. It uses representative examples of artworks to demonstrate various styles and movements in painting, sculpture, and architecture and discusses the historical, cultural, religious, and political context of each era. Readers learn about the art, sculpture, and architecture of the Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, Romantic, Realist, and Impressionist periods. They see how the Industrial Age influenced

architectural style and construction technologies. They study the avant garde movements of Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Dadaism, and Surrealism. They explore modern art as expressed in abstract expressionism, pop art, minimalism, and conceptualism, and they examine the influential roles of environmental and performance art. Clear and concise, An Abbreviated Art History serves as a textbook and a reference for project-based learning.

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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR THEORY FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT By Roxanne Helm-Stevens and Daniel Kipley 978-1-5165-0794-8 | ÂŠ 2017

Understanding organizational behavior is essential for managerial success. Organizational Behavior Theory for High Performance Management gives readers a firm understanding of the important principles and theories of organizational behavior alongside actionable tips to put these principles into practice. These tips will help leaders, managers, and supervisors effectively lead employees in order to reach important objectives while fostering a positive workplace

culture. Topics include employee motivation, job design and employee involvement, teamwork, communication, leadership styles and approaches, company culture, effecting and surviving change, and more.

MEASURING UP Personnel and Organizational Assessment By Charles Tatum 978-1-5165-0006-2 | ÂŠ 2017

Measuring Up: Personnel and Organizational Assessment looks at the business of recruiting, selecting, assessing, training, and developing employees to lay the foundation for assessing individuals and teams. It examines the larger issues of organizational design and performance to create a comprehensive understanding of work behavior and organizational dynamics.

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Giving detailed mechanistic explanations of how drugs work, from the microscopic effects on a brain’s neuron to the holistic and psychological effect on the person, Pharmacology of Recreational Drugs presents an information-rich study of pharmacology, broken down for the nonexpert reader. Beginning with an introduction to how the brain normally works and what happens when drugs disrupt this normal function, readers gain comprehensive, big picture knowledge on the effects of

drug (alcohol, opioids and CNS stimulants) absorption, distribution and metabolism within the body, brain chemistry and function, addiction, and cognitive disorders.

Dr. Christopher L. Brown’s Microbrewing Science takes the seemingly daunting task of home-brewing and provides a step-by-step, processoriented approach with an attention to detail, suitable for the novice or more advanced home-brewer. Good brewing requires healthy yeast culture populations. Aquaculture methods and monitoring approaches are explained for those wishing to brew excellent beer. By emphasizing a focused range of beer types, Brown instructs

readers on how to maximize the quality of their home-brewing efforts, achieve reproducible results, and avoid common brewing mistakes, all necessary skills for the brew-master.

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Hunt succinctly retells 12 of the most well-known Greek mythological stories, bringing them to life by presenting archaeological evidence behind some of the stories. These metaphysical tales of the human imagination—derived from the landscape of ancient Greece—create a priceless treasure that outlines the very foundations of Western culture, art, and history.

Navigate to your dream job with this step-by-step guide to sailing through the interview process. Readers practice interview skills based on the author’s advice to pre-interview preparedness, interview etiquette, communication, and how to handle that pre-interview stress. Also included are the 20 toughest interview questions commonly asked with guidance to formulating the perfect answer.

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MEDITATION Waking Up to Life By Americ Azevedo

Written for the people who have a meditation practice and for those who have never meditated, Meditation: Waking Up to Life is a collection of spontaneous reflections on meditation and daily life. Short passages express the flavor of the meditative experience. Meditation is different for each person. There is no right or wrong way; there is no successful or unsuccessful outcome. Focusing on results is antithetical to the meditative process. In hopes of freeing you to come up with your own

personal experience and practice, the author leaves his thoughts: Let go, relax. Be present. Here-and-Now. Find a moment, any moment; anywhere; any time; right now. Meditate into Life.

7 ESSENTIALS FOR MANAGING VIRTUAL TEAMS By Dana Jarvis 978-1-93555-190-4 | ÂŠ 2017

This resource provides practical knowledge, skills, and tools for Virtual Team Managers to effectively engage teams around the world. It provides managers a roadmap to success by maximizing team performance based on building and sustaining trust, stimulating a culture of excellence, establishing purposeful goals, accelerating peak performance, proactively engaging employees, embracing change, and maximizing technology.

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GET YOUR $&$! FLU SHOT! By Benjamin Rowley

978-1-63487-262-1 | 214 Pages | $81.95 | © 2016 This book presents clear, scientifically sound information on the personal and societal benefits of influenza vaccinations. Readers learn the basics about the flu virus and immune responses, the production of flu vaccines, and common misconceptions about vaccinations, making the case that everyone should receive a flu shot each year.

AFRICAN HEALTH SECRETS By Kukuwa Kyereboah-Nua mah

978-1-62661-649-3 | 106 Pages | $34.95 | © 2014 This book offers a refreshing perspective on how nature affects the body and how to practice self-care through a simpler, organic lifestyle. The chapters include information on African home remedies and reframes good eating habits, focusing on positive lifestyle choices rather than dieting.

HOME VEGETABLE GARDENING By Alan Walters

978-1-62661-117-7 | 370 Pages | $138.95 Pages | © 2015 Home gardening is an important part of culture, and many gardeners now grow their own vegetables in the highly urbanized areas where they live. This book serves as a resource for growing better vegetables and proves anyone can grow a garden.

MENTAL SKILLS TRAINING FOR SPORT By Moira E. Stuart

978-1-93555-102-7 | 60 Pages | $29.95 | © 2009 With this book, readers experience the hands-on mental training tools needed to be able to respond well under pressure, sustain enjoyment in sport, and experience the best that competition has to offer.

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LOVE YOURSELF

THE FIRST STEP TO A SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP

By Daniel Beaver

978-1-60927-830-4 | 196 Pages | $29.95 | © 2011 This book is a guide to developing the skills necessary to increase your ability to have a successful intimate relationship. Lessons include how to set better psychological boundaries in life, how to improve self-esteem, how to communicate with yourself like you would a lover, and how to handle anger in a constructive manner.

CREATING THE INTIMATE CONNECTION THE BASICS TO EMOTIONAL INTIMACY

By Daniel Beaver

978-1-60927-831-1 | 212 Pages | $29.95 | © 2011 We are taught how to read, write, drive, play sports, and use a computer, but nowhere in our society are we taught how to develop or maintain an intimate relationship. This book delivers information that addresses a major need and fulfills our desire for details on how to experience greater fulfillment in an intimate relationship.

FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS

A GUIDE TO APPROACHING PEERS ABOUT THEIR POTENTIAL EATING DISORDER

This book is a guide on how to approach someone you love, be it a friend or family member, about their potential eating disorder. It provides resources and insights regarding body image, dealing with personal issues, treatment options, risk factors, and more. The book is accompanied with a workbook to help the reader gain the confidence and courage to lay out an approach.

MIND THE GAP

COPING WITH STRESS IN THE MODERN WORLD

By Mary McNaughton-Cassill

978-1-60927-814-4 | 172 Pages | $42.95 | © 2013 This book explores the stress of modern life and how thoughts and feelings can both create and bridge the gap between what we have and what we want. The text explores how stress is generated in the brain and body and provides realistic suggestions for learning to manage these responses.

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This book teaches microeconomic concepts and theories in a concise, clear manner. Readers master economic models, supply and demand theory, markets in action, and market structures through real-world applications and ready-to-use, in-class experiments. High-interest, timely examples make the topics and concepts accessible and relevant.

PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS By Joshua Lewer

978-1-63189-938-6 | 458 Pages | $122.95 | © 2016 While true that economic analysis is often a difficult and complex subject, readers of this book will easily and effectively gain a solid grasp of macroeconomic fundamentals. From learning about the events that led up to the Great Recession to how a bank with $8 billion in cash can go bankrupt, readers interact with content that is exciting and relevant.

BASIC MACROECONOMICS By Thomas Kemp

978-1-63189-579-1 | 270 Pages | $154.95 | © 2016 This book teaches economics in the manner of the hard sciences, requiring readers to use real data in the application of theory. Readers also become familiar with the language of economics as it is used in today’s media, the economy’s role in society and how it is measured, and how to develop and use basic economic models, and contemporary economic policy and development, enhancing their ability to understand current, real-world economic issues.

Stressing the interrelatedness and complexity of global economy, this book helps readers understand the international financial environment and its various implications. Topics explored within the text include the structure, conduct, and performance of the foreign exchange market, market efficiency, purchasing power parity, variables that influence exchange rates, forecasting approaches, risks posed by exchange rate volatility, and major characteristics of financial markets operating across borders.

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MANAGEMENT DECISION THEORY MANAGING PRAGMATICALLY

By Howard Flomberg

978-1-93426-929-9 | 160 Pages | $31.95 | © 2008 In this book, readers will learn the two broad classifications of decision theory, qualitative and quantitative. The text also presents a set of decision analysis tools from both these categories that can be applied on the job without a preconceived notion of which category excels over the other.

HOW BUSINESS WORKS

MAKING PROFITS, TAKING RISKS, AND CREATING VALUE IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY

This dynamic book takes a holistic, comprehensive, real-world approach to introduce readers to the fundamentals of business. The book offers a fresh, timely perspective on the way business is taught by organizing concepts around the unifying framework of value. This text prepares readers to meet the challenges of global business head-on, developing into successful learners and leaders along the way.

THE INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION GUIDEBOOK

RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL INTERACTIONS

By Alexis Tan

978-1-63189-980-5 | 164 Pages | $79.95 | © 2016 This book is a guide to successfully interacting with people from different cultures and developing satisfying relationships. The book blends communication theory with a variety of strategies that can be used in everyday intercultural interactions from casual social encounters to more permanent relationships between immigrants and host cultures.

WHY COMMUNICATION MATTERS By Daniel Walsch

978-1-5165-0115-1 | 202 Pages | $64.95 | © 2016 This book is a compilation of entries from the blog of the same name. Whether taken together or read individually and occasionally, the essays make the case for the relevance of real, meaningful, effective communication in both professional and personal life.

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ADAPT AND OVERCOME

ESSAYS ON THE STUDENT VETERAN EXPERIENCE

Edited by Mary E. Mcnaughton-Cassil

978-1-62661-605-9 | 196 Pages | $37.95 | © 2015 The essays in this collection explore issues faced by student veterans when confronting the demands of college. With contributions from veterans, university students, and university faculty and staff, the book seeks to increase the understanding of those who study and work with veterans as they pursue higher education.

REAL WORLD, REAL CHALLENGES ADOLESCENT ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

Using a problem-based learning format to engage readers, facilitate learning and retention, and foster critical thinking skills, this text serves as a comprehensive discussion of adolescent psychology. The book uses common contemporary issues such as school and dating violence, mood and eating disorders, and the impact of technology and social media to illustrate developmental psychology concepts.

TLC

APPROACH TO GOOD REASONING

By Robert Shanab and Shannon Gould 978-1-63487-316-1 | 324 Pages | $66.95 | © 2016 This text teaches the critical thinking skills necessary to analyze societal problems and then devise potential solutions for contemporary issues. This book includes a plethora of real-world examples that teach readers about various forms of reasoning and argumentation. Readers will also become familiar with the TLC (truth, logic, clarity) method of evaluating arguments.

MORE THAN JUST SEX

A COMMITTED COUPLES’ GUIDE TO KEEPING RELATIONSHIPS LIVELY, INTIMATE, AND GRATIFYING

By Daniel Beaver 978-1-63487-085-6 | 210 Pages | $71.95 | © 2015 Based on the premise that while many individuals may be educated about the biology of sex, few are taught how to maintain a long-term, fulfilling sexual relationship, this book teaches that sexual intimacy is not necessarily natural or instinctive, but learned. Readers will learn about psychological and sociological influences that shape sexual attitudes and behavior.

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SEX, ETHICS, AND COMMUNICATION

A HUMANISTIC APPROACH TO CONVERSATIONS ON INTIMACY

By Valerie V. Peterson

978-1-62131-497-4 | 160 Pages | $26.95 | © 2013 This book addresses the need for a thoughtful consideration of the ethics of sex, sex-relevant communication, and the relation between ethical sex and other territories of cultural concern.

CONSTRUCTING EFFECTIVE SPEECHES

A Step-by-Step Guide to Public Speaking By Amy Muckleroy Carwile

978-1-62131-808-8 | 234 Pages | $56.95 | © 2013 This book serves as an easy-to-understand guidebook for novice public speakers, providing readers with critical tools needed to build effective speeches.

CHILDHOOD UNMASKED

THE AGENCY OF BRAZIL’S STREET AND WORKING CHILDREN

By Marcia Mikulak 978-1-63487-470-0 | 388 Pages | $122.95 | © 2015 Based on two years of ethnographic fieldwork with street and working children in Brazil, this book explores the adverse effects the Western European social construct that defines childhood as a time of innocence and vulnerability has had on the lives of economically poor children. The lives of Brazilian youth are examined through various lenses, including self-esteem, racial stereotypes, violence, hunger, and living conditions, then contrasted by the expectations of an idealized childhood.

WORLD POLITICS AND THE AMERICAN QUEST FOR SUPER-VILLAINS, DEMONS, AND BAD GUYS TO DESTROY By Christopher Xenakis 978-1-62131-711-1 | 616 Pages | $119.95 | © 2015 This book introduces readers to basic concepts in world politics, addresses common misperceptions and their impact on foreign policy, and explores forms of bureaucratic dysfunction in key American agencies. Readers will learn about transitions from authoritarianism to democracy, the Middle East conflict and its widespread impact, and the long-lasting consequences of war and occupation in Iraq.

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QUEER IN AZTLÁN

CHICANO MALE RECOLLECTIONS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND COMING OUT

Edited by Adelaida R. Del Castillo and Gilbrán Guido 978-1-62131-805-7 | 452 Pages | $48.95 | © 2013 This anthology provides readers the opportunity to experience deeply personal narratives from queer Chicanos/Mexicanos. The book explores issues of queer youth identity, sexuality, masculinity, homophobia, sexism, and violence in Mexican and American culture, presenting a complex view of queer Chicanos/ Mexicanos and contesting dominant sexual norms.

JAZZ JOURNEY

A GUIDE FOR LISTENING

By John Valerio 978-1-63189-056-7 | 370 Pages | $66.95 | © 2015 This book spans jazz from its 19th Century forerunners through the 20th century. This jazz journey takes readers on an historical audio and video tour of some of the great jazz performances of the last hundred years. For easy access to music described in the text, the book includes links to audio and video recordings along with listening guides.

A QUESTION OF BALANCE THE STUDY OF RELIGION

By Suchismita Sen 978-1-63189-096-3 | 168 Pages | $58.95 | © 2015 Taking a fresh, innovative approach, this book explores the nature of religious phenomena and diverse expressions of religion across cultures. It blends classical studies of religion with contemporary knowledge of neurobiology and behavioral biology to demonstrate how religion is both an expression of the self and a long-standing cultural practice.

RELIGIOUS THOUGHTS IN PERSPECTIVE

AN INTRODUCTION TO CONCEPTS, APPROACHES, AND TRADITION

By Ibigbolade Aderibigbe 978-1-60927-203-6 | 180 Pages | $66.95 | © 2012 This book provides readers a comprehensive overview of the phenomenon of religion and offers a complete exploration of origin and historical development of many world religions.

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HOW TO SPEAK ART

UNDERSTANDING ITS LANGUAGE, ISSUES, AND THEMES

By Julia C. Fischer 978-1-63189-781-8 | 292 Pages | $88.95 | © 2016 Written for readers new to art and art history, this book employs thematic organization to explore works of art from prehistoric cave paintings to modern artists. Readers will learn to decode art through visual analysis and use the language of the visual arts in writing. Readers will also consider issues such as the destruction and restoration of art, art theft, forgeries and misattributions, and the fate of numerous works during and after World War II.

FROM EYE TO HEART

EXTERIOR SPACES EXPLORED AND EXPLAINED

By Jon Burley and Patricia Machemer 978-1-63487-685-8 | 622 Pages | $149.95 | © 2016 This text blends science, art, theory, and history to survey environmental design across significant cultures and places. Readers will learn what makes a good environment, explore international architecture and design, and examine links between art and environmental theory and research. The book incorporates stunning visuals as well as opinion pieces and short stories to support retention of places and settings.

THE ART OF SPACE By Mary Cook 216 Pages | 978-1-62661-009-5 | $62.95 | © 2014 This book presents a revolutionary synthesis of the principles of successful interior design into seven fundamentals collectively known as “The Art of Space.” Each of the seven fundamentals is explained and also demonstrated in scores of beautiful, enlightening, and inspiring original photographs that illustrate exactly how the elements work.

ESPAÑOL COMERCIAL

COMUNICACIÓN AVANZADA PARA PROFESIONALES DE NEGOCIOS

By Fabian Faccio 978-1-62661-700-1 | 270 Pages | $77.95 | © 2016 Designed to be highly practical, this book is a concise, well-organized resource for advanced, fluent Spanish speakers who want to improve their speaking skills for business purposes. The book increases vocabulary and teaches speaking skills for use in professional environments. A practical tool for improving cross-cultural communication, the text also helps readers recognize and employ the appropriate register for negotiating successfully in Spanish.

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LA GRAMMAIRE POUR LE DIRE By Edward Ousselin

978-1-63189-664-4 | 336 Pages | $142.95 | © 2016 This book uses authentic French documents, particularly well-crafted literary texts, to expose readers of the language to customary French grammar. The selected readings clearly exhibit the grammatical structures typically covered in a French grammar review course, and exercises constructed around the readings help to solidify grammatical concepts such as determiners, adjectives and adverbs, comparatives and superlatives, prepositions, conjunctions, and pronouns.

SPANISH FOR THE PROFESSIONS By Marta Boris Tarré and Lori Celaya

978-1-63487-238-6 | 438 Pages | $87.95 | © 2016 This book teaches specific Spanish vocabulary and language skills in the context of the professions that use them. Each chapter includes grammar lessons, an interview with a professional, and a case study in professions such as information technology, housing and real estate, banking and finance, and public health.

NON È SEMPRE LA SOLITA STORIA (LEVEL 1) By Chiara Carnelos

978-1-62661-918-0 | 96 Pages | $31.95 | © 2015 This book is a beginning Italian reader that tells the story of two young people from different continents who happen to meet and begin a relationship. An immersion text, the language, grammar, and cultural instruction come together seamlessly. A visual dictionary provides pictorial clues to new words in the text.

NON È SEMPRE LA SOLITA STORIA (LEVEL 2) By Chiara Carnelos 978-1-62661-920-3 | 86 Pages | $31.95 | © 2015 This book helps readers explore the language and culture of Italy in a meaningful, up-to-date context. Readers will engage in and learn from the story of a group of young artists who start their own company. They collaborate with an American artist to stage an exhibition set in Ca’ Dario, the most haunted house in Venice.

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NON È SEMPRE LA SOLITA STORIA (LEVEL 3) By Chiara Carnelos

62 Pages | 978-1-62661-922-7 | $39.95 | © 2015 Readers are immersed in the Italian language as they engage in and learn from the story of two brothers who embark on an adventure across Italy and explore some of the most beautiful regions. An immersion text, the language, grammar, and cultural instruction come together seamlessly. A visual dictionary provides pictorial clues to new words in the text.

BARE BACKBONES

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY

By Rene M. Bonzani

978-1-63189-670-5 | 206 Pages | $61.95 | © 2015 This book gives readers basic, fundamental information about the four subfields of anthropology: physical or biological anthropology, archeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology. The book covers topics such as evolution, genetic diversity, the origin of food production, language diversity, systems of food collection, territoriality, nationalism, and more, providing a framework to examine complex human relations.

INTEGRATIVE DESIGN

BUILDING SYSTEMS FOR ARCHITECTS AND ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERS

By Khaled Mansy

978-1-63487-265-2 | 314 Pages | $157.95 | © 2016 This text helps readers envision the interconnections between different building systems. Rather than presenting systems one at a time, the book approaches building systems by following the real-world sequence of the design process. This begins with pre-design analysis followed by schematic design and finishes with design development.

A BASIC APPROACH TO PRECALCULUS TRIGONOMETRY PREPARING TO SUCCEED IN CALCULUS

This book provides a concise, accessible introduction to trigonometry, covering topics including rational functions, trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, applications of trigonometric functions, and sequences and series. The instruction is organized in easy-to-use sections with example problems, solutions, and practice opportunities.

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KNOWING REALITY

A HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

By Edward T. Richards, Jr.

978-1-60927-184-8 | 75 Pages | $36.95 | © 2015 This book teaches beginning readers in philosophy about different theories of reality and the nature of knowledge. The chapters focus on individual major philosophical figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Wittgenstein, Kant, and Quine, and successfully paints a clear picture of the history of western philosophical exploration.

UNDERSTANDING LIFE

PERSPECTIVES FROM PHYSICAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY

By Ronald J. Duchovic

978-1-63487-138-9 | 490 Pages | $153.95 | © 2016 This anthology presents an atoms-first approach to chemistry. The text covers a broad range of topics and provides a clear, comprehensive overview of physical, organic, and biological chemistry. The selected readings recognize important changes that have taken place in the scientific field in recent years and cover topics such as modern bonding models, entropy, metabolism, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and quantum theory.

A PRIMER OF FLIPPED PLANT BIOLOGY By Eric Ribbens 978-1-62661-592-2 | 174 Pages | $77.95 | © 2016 Designed for courses that use the “flipped” method, this text prepares readers to learn by presenting prelecture concepts and information for use in conjunction with clickers. Because students enter class ready to apply and develop what they have learned from the text, concepts can then be fully mastered during class sessions. Students will learn about plant anatomy, plant reproduction, plant evolution, and plant responses to various environments.

GENERAL CHEMISTRY NATURE’S MYSTERY

By Narayan Hosmane

978-1-63189-503-6 | 698 Pages | $158.95 | © 2016 This book raises readers’ awareness of how chemistry permeates every aspect of daily life, from the attraction between two people to the role of kinetics in traffic. The book moves the study of chemistry past the purely scientific and abstract, making it fresh, relevant, and relatable. The material includes Dalton’s Theory of Atomic Matter, explorations of chemical reactions stoichiometry, and thermochemistry. Readers will also learn about gases, quantum mechanics, electron spin, valence electrons, and the principles of molecular orbital theory.

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CHILDREN DOING PHYSICS

HOW TO FOSTER THE NATURAL SCIENTIFIC INSTINCTS IN CHILDREN

By John Hauptman and EunJin Bang

978-1-63487-381-9 | 310 Pages | $83.95 | © 2016 This book serves as a guide for future teachers to help children learn physics. Activities in each chapter are aimed to help children enjoy physics. Experiments within these activities are designed for teachers and children to participate in tinkering, building, modeling, articulating, and measuring. This book leads teachers to develop confidence in performing physics experiments and enhances science content knowledge.

12 PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS By Ian H. Redmount

978-1-62661-137-5 | 502 Pages | $124.95 | © 2016 This book introduces readers to important concepts and techniques in introductory physics. The book focuses on exploring major concepts in depth through exciting, detailed examples. The book begins with the “Flight of the Rocket” and important kinematic and dynamical concepts such as vertical and angled flight and drag. It progresses to “Nonstop Service to Anywhere,” with information on flight range, work and energy, and more. Readers will also learn about collisions, rotation, the harmonic oscillator, electrons, neurons, the solenoid, electromagnetic waves, and optics.

MINERALS & HUMAN HEALTH By Larissa Dobrzhinetskaya

978-1-62661-342-3 | 322 Pages | $53.95 | © 2016 This book addresses issues associated with the physical and geological processes of Earth, the sustainability and fragility of Earth’s resources, and the interplay between health, industrial activities, and environments. It combines mineralogy, medicine, and environmental, life, and political sciences to develop solutions to ease suffering from geological toxicity. Rights sold: Chinese (Simple & Complex)

BEST PRACTICES IN DIGITAL MEDIA

A BEGINNING DEVELOPER’S GUIDE TO PROJECT ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE

By Todd Shelton

978-1-63487-301-7 | 64 Pages | $52.95 | © 2016 This book teaches digital media beginners how to initiate, organize, and structure a digital media project, employing strong organizational skills that will help them thrive in the industry. Topics within the text include creating project structure, understanding project paths, creating templates for projects, and creating harmonies with directories.

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This text introduces readers to effective visual communication and creative design strategies using a range of media from digital drawings and graphics to the physical fabrication of 3D models that demonstrate each stage of the design process. Readers experiment with digitally driven design processes such as pixels and images, lines and curves, and surfaces and solids. Exercises include collage, planar and isometric drawings, the translation of diagrams into three dimensions, surface and solid editing operations, generative systems and tectonic assemblies of components, and fabrication modes of digital designs.

AN INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT A CONCEPTUAL APPROACH

By Evelyn Stiller

978-1-62661-630-1 | 208 Pages | $91.95 | © 2016 This text presents essential computer and Internet concepts along with the “how to” information needed to be a well-informed beginning web developer. Readers will learn how the web works, how images are represented digitally, introductory guidelines for website design, and how to use web page development tools, image editing software, and animation software. Readers will also explore the societal and ethical issues related to web development including the digital divide, the ethics of image editing, and privacy concerns.

75 CLASSICAL MYTHS CONDENSED FROM THEIR PRIMARY SOURCES By David Mulroy

978-1-60927-034-6 | 192 Pages | $42.95 | © 2012 This anthology is designed to familiarize readers with classical myths in the most economical and accessible way possible. This text provides condensed versions of the essential myths and legends of the Greeks and Romans, as told by their primary sources. Rights sold: Brazil (Portuguese)

MORE THAN JUST FAIRY TALES

NEW APPROACHES TO THE STORIES OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

By Julie Allen

978-1-62661-018-7 | 172 Pages | $51.95 | © 2014 This book takes an innovative look at the classic tales of Hans Christian Andersen, teaching readers to employ critical reading strategies and literary theory to explore thematic connections and patterns between the tales, thereby illustrating meaningful patterns in Anderson’s oeuvre.

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