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Introduction to Physical Hydrology explores the principal rules that govern the flow of water by considering the four major types of water: atmospheric, ground, soil, and surface. It gives insights into the major hydrological processes, and shows how the principles of physical hydrology inform our understanding of climate and global hydrology.

Physical Chemistry: Quanta, Matter, and Change 2nd edition takes an innovative molecular approach to the teaching of physical chemistry. The distinguished author team presents the subject in a rigorous but accessible manner, allowing students to gain a thorough understanding of physical chemistry.

Corrections: The Essentials responds to a need for a more concise presentation of corrections. It covers the essential materials for understanding the history, development and current operations of corrections in an understandable, non-complex discussion of the topics

Gangs: An Introduction provides a wide-ranging overview ideal for courses on gangs. Opening with a discussion of early research and perspectives from the late 1920s until the early 1970s, the book then moves on to cover sociological and legal definitions of gangs; daily life and risk and protective factors; race and immigration; female gang members; drug use and selling; violence and victimization; the cultural criminology of gangs; theories on g...

With clear explanations and many contemporary examples drawn from popular culture and everyday life, author Paul Herrick untangles the complexities of logical theory in Introduction to Logic. Offering a unique combination of two approaches—the historical and the technical—he presents logic as both a fascinating, evolving story and a body of essential technical information with applications to every area of human thought.

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With an author team led by Bonnie S. Fisher, one of the preeminent scholars in the field, Introduction to Victimology: Contemporary Theory, Research, and Practice is ideal for victimology survey courses at any level. In contrast with competing texts, this unique volume employs an integrated approach that focuses on theory, research, and practice. It covers a wider range of issues than other texts and also addresses unique topics such as victim de...

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College Ethics: A Reader on Moral Issues That Affect You is a collection of brief, engaging, and accessible readings on issues that directly affect--and matter to--today's college students. Ideal for courses in college ethics or introductory ethics, College Ethics can be used as either a main text or a supplementary reader.

Based on Russ Shafer-Landau's best-selling primer on ethical theory, The Fundamentals of Ethics, A Concise Introduction to Ethics offers a condensed and exceptionally well-written introduction to the essential moral theories. Its compact size and low price make this volume an ideal complement to any course where it is important that students understand moral theories.

Ideal for introductory studio art courses in drawing, Drawing Essentials: A Complete Guide to Drawing, Fourth Edition, explains clearly and in depth the essentials of depicting form and space on a two-dimensional surface, focusing on the cultivation of observational skills, increased sensitivity, critical thinking, technical refinement, and knowledge of materials.  The text is appropriate for use in all levels of drawing classes, from introd...

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This textbook will deliver a comprehensive, systematic introduction to homeland security today, including its conceptualfoundations, legal underpinnings, historical evolution, constituent federal agencies, emerging technologies, and linkages tobusinesses, non-profits, civic groups, and individual citizens.

An Introduction to Behavior Genetics introduces concepts from the field of behavior genetics at a level readily comprehended by upper-division undergraduates, or graduate students from a variety of disciplines including Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Anthropology, and Sociology.

Active, accessible, and assuming no prior knowledge: the ideal text for biologists encountering bioinformatics for the first time.

Pollock's introductory text intends to present corrections in a new way for instructors who desire to prepare students in a problem-based, data-driven, media-savvy approach to achieve competency as correctional professionals or knowledgeable consumers of corrections' news. Each chapter will utilize current news and governmental reports along with academic studies, and have a discussion of race/ethnicity when appropriate.

Combining the rigour of econometric theory with an accessible style, Dougherty's step by step explanations and relevant practical exercises ensure students develop an intuitive understanding of econometrics, and gain hands-on experience of the tools used in economic and financial forecasting.

This Introduction to Engineering text fills a need for a highly affordable, CEAB-compliant, gender-inclusive approach. No other text offers all this in addition to a full suite of digital ancillaries that will help professors engage their students and provide them with essential opportunities to apply their knowledge.

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Rigorous, yet friendly and accessible, Introduction to Formal Logic provides a nuts-and-bolts introduction to formal deductive logic, covering syntax, semantics, and natural deduction for propositional and predicate logics. Over 2,000 graduated in-text exercises offer a wealth of material for in-class work, hom...

The most current, complete and compellingly written textbook for those studying Genomics for the first time.

This brand new textbook equips the next generation of managers with the skills to succeed in a global business environment. Skillsets help students improve both their academic work and their employability, a truly international range of case studies broadens their horizons, and practitioner insights show them how skills are used in the real world.

Introduction to Mineralogy 4e provides a comprehensive survey of mineralogy and optical mineralogy and focuses on describing minerals within their geologic context. Presenting the important content of mineralogy--including crystallography, chemical bonding, controls on mineral structure, mineral stability, and crystal growth--it provides students with a foundation for understanding the nature and occurrence of minerals. New boxed topics focus on ...

Hailed as 'superb', 'thorough', and 'contemporary', this is the essential orthodontics text for all staff involved in orthodontic treatment, whether they are dental students, orthodontic therapists, postgraduate students at the beginning of their career, or more experienced clinicians wanting an evidence-based, concise update on the foundations of contemporary orthodontic care. 

Introduction to Philosophy: Classical and Contemporary Readings is the most comprehensive topically organized collection of classical and contemporary philosophy available. Ideal for introductory philosophy courses, the text offers a broad range of readings and depth. The text includes sections on God and Evil, Knowledge and Reality, the Philosophy of Science, the Mind/Body problem, Freedom of Will, Consciousness, Ethics, Political Philosophy, Ex...

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An Introduction to Population Genetics is intended as a text for a one-semester biology course in population genetics at the undergraduate or graduate levels. The goal of the book is to introduce both classical population genetics theory developed in terms of allele and haplotype frequencies and modern population genetics theory developed in terms of coalescent theory. Numerous applications of theory to problems that arise in the study of human a...

Neurons in Action 2 is the second version of a unique software learning tool that combines hyperlinked text with NEURON simulations of laboratory experiments in neurophysiology. Version 2 features nine new tutorials introducing new channel types, single-channel simulations, and a redesigned interface. Neurons in Action's moving graphs provide insight into nerve function that is simply not possible with conventional, static text and figure present...

Well known for its flexibility, clarity of presentation, and graphic excellence, Physical Geography: The Global Environment, Fifth Edition, provides a thorough, scientifically authoritative, accessible, and geographic view of Earth's physical systems.

Physical Geology Today combines a deep integration of plate tectonics with an emphasis on conceptual understanding in order to paint an integrated picture of how Earth works. Damian Nance and Brendan Murphy blend clear engaging prose with hundreds of meticulously crafted illustrations to tell a clear and accessible geologic story that introduces the right amount of terminology at the right time.

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This book is part of the plan to build out the successful Essentials series and is envisioned as a brief treatise on policing in a similarfashion to Criminal Justice: The Essentials. It responds to a need for a more concise presentation of policing without the in-depth review of policing with all the pictures, tables and figures found in most books. This book will include the essentialmaterials for understanding the history, development and curre...

Atkins' Physical Chemistry is widely acknowledged by both students and lecturers around the globe to be the textbook of choice for studying physical chemistry.

Criminal Evidence: An Introduction, Third Edition, provides comprehensive and applied coverage of the rules of evidence, along with numerous case excerpts that clearly illustrate those rules. Using engaging, straightforward language, authors John L. Worrall, Craig Hemmens, and Lisa S. Nored offer an invaluable and innovative resource for both students and instructors. Concentrating on the Federal Rules of Evidence, this distinctive text presents ...

A flexible and cost-effective alternative to larger texts, Criminal Justice: The Essentials, Sixth Edition, covers all the fundamental issues faced by law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and juvenile justice, leaving detailed specifics and tangential topics to the discretion of instructors to cover in class. With abundant examples—and just the right amount of sidebars and "highlights"—Criminal Justice, Sixth Edition, is the ideal resource f...

The most up-to-date book on the market, Criminal Law: The Essentials, Third Edition, provides a brief yet comprehensive introduction to this fascinating and ever-evolving field in a slim, flexible, and affordable format.

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A complete and practical introduction to employment law for the workplace written with human resources and business students in mind. Conversational and contextual, the authors guide readers through this technical subject supportively.

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Essentials of Human Nutrition provides a complete and student-friendly introduction to the field for those embarking on courses in nutrition, or related subjects, for the first time. Written by an international team of experts, every chapter is carefully edited to give consistently clear and coherent explanations of all of the essential principles of nutrition.

In today's complex workplace, no one wants to read what you write. The Essentials of Technical Communication, Fifth Edition, was developed with this principle in mind. The respected author team continues to provide students with accessible and comprehensive instructions for planning, drafting, and revising technical documents that are clear and concise.

The sixth edition provides an updated, integrated presentation of the study of hormone-behavior-brain interactions. Emphasizing a comparative approach, the text explores the endocrine mechanisms that have evolved in both human and nonhuman animals to solve common challenges in survival and reproduction. The text describes interactions among hormones, brain, and behavior from a historical perspective, emphasizing connections among key theories and...

The bestselling textbook in this subject area, Introduction to Business Law introduces students to the core legal areas relevant to the world of business and work. Known for its visual approach and engaging writing style, the book features over 90 full colour diagrams to illustrate complex issues, while practical examples and case studies are included throughout to put the law into context.

An Introduction to Comparative Politics offers an accessible, methodology-driven introduction to all the key aspects of the subject. Varied case studies from around the world broaden political understanding, and learning features develop skills and build confidence in interpreting quantitative data.

Fully revised and updated in its third edition, An Introduction to Conservation Biology is well suited for a wide range of undergraduate courses, as both a primary text for conservation biology courses and a supplement for ecological and environmental science courses. This new edition has been expanded and updated with hundreds of new examples, explanations, citations, and figures to enhance learning and excitement for the subject. Coverage of re...

Introduction to Criminology: A Brief Edition provides students with coverage of core concepts supported by student-tested pedagogical tools that promote student engagement, thought-provoking classroom discussions, and critical-thinking skills.

An Introduction to Drug Synthesis explores the central role played by organic synthesis in the process of drug design and development - from the generation of novel drug structures to the improved efficiency of large scale synthesis.

Acclaimed for its clear, concise explanations of difficult concepts, its comprehensive problem sets and exercises, and its authoritative coverage, Introduction to Electric Circuits has set the standard for introductory circuit resources in Canada and is the most accessible, student-friendly text available.

Introduction to Environmental Assessment: A Guide to Principles and Practices provides a practical, easy-to-follow guide to the principles, procedures, tools, and methodologies at the heart of environmental assessment.

In an era the United States is often presented as the only relevant player in the arena of International Relations, Introduction to Global Politics, Seventh Edition offers readers a truly global introduction to the discipline. By establishing a solid framework based on the history and ideologies that influence the ways in which world powers interact with one another; features and activities that promote active learning; and an intuitive textbook ...

Introduction to International Development integrates the work of leading experts to present foundational overviews as well as in-depth coverage of issues at the heart of today’s most pressing international debates. Fully updated to reflect our dynamic, changing world, this text provides students the conceptual tools required to understand the challenges, successes, and failures of international development.

An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry is the market-leading undergraduate medicinal chemistry textbook, offering practical and focused coverage through its supportive online resources. Clear and practical, the resources found here help students to effortlessly make the link from theory to real-life applications.

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Featuring vibrant full color throughout, A Brief Introduction to the New Testament,Fourth Edition, is a concise version of Bart D. Ehrman’s best-selling The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings, Sixth Edition. Retaining the approach of the longer textbook while condensing and simplifying much of its material, this volume looks at the New Testament from a consistently historical and comparative p...

This is the concise version of Bart Ehrman’s The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings, which is the #1 best-selling New Testament book in the market. This book condenses and simplifies The New Testament for instructors who do not have time to teach the unabridged version of the text. Ehrman’s exceptionally engaging writing brings the story of the New Testament to life for students, and the book’s introduction f...

Engaging and accessible to students from all backgrounds, A Brief Introduction to the Old Testament: The Hebrew Bible in Its Context, Fourth Edition, is an updated and concise version of Michael D. Coogan’s best-selling The Old Testament: A Historical and Literary Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures, Fourth Edition (OUP, 2018). Coogan works primarily from a historical and critical methodology but also introduces students to literary analy...

This compact version of Canada's most trusted guide to research, writing, and documentation offers advice that is guaranteed to help writers of all skill levels master the writing process. With streamlined discussions of composition, grammar and style, spelling and punctuation, research practices, and a fully updated documentation section, this is an essential reference for all students.

Based on the best-selling World Religions: Eastern Traditions and World Religions: Western Traditions, A Concise Introduction to World Religions, Fourth Edition, is ideal for single-semester courses. Renowned contributors trace the origins and evolution of the major traditions, explain their essential teachings, outline their practices, and examine their interactions with modern culture and society, while insightful introductory and concluding es...

The fourth edition of Crime and Criminology is a concise, comprehensive overview of criminological theory. By relating classical and contemporary theories to current criminological concerns through case studies and examples—such as racial profiling, sex trafficking, domestic violence, and cybercrime—the fourth edition is an up-to-date and remarkably accessible introduction to the study of theory in Canadian criminology.

For instructors who teach through a critical approach, Critical Concepts takes what most texts consider alternative frameworks for understanding political science - feminism, environmentalism, disability - and shows their centrality to the contemporary study of politics, offering students an inclusive, accessible introduction to politics in Canada and beyond.

Essential Ethics for Social Work Practice provides students with clear and accessible explanations of the values, theories, and skills needed to practice ethical behavior written by a master ethicist and teacher. Brief and yet comprehensive, it covers as much ground as competing texts, but also presents the content in the most up to date and accessible manner. Its compact size and low price make it an ideal text for both standalone ethics courses...

Published in partnership with the NCTJ: the essential companion for students and professionals.

Essential Public Affairs for Journalism is an invaluable guide for both journalism students and journalists. It offers engaging coverage of the workings of both central and local government, and gives stimulating insights into how they are, and could be, covered by journalists.

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Renowned Homer scholar Barry B. Powell has already given the world powerful new translations of the Iliad and the Odyssey. Now his Homer's Iliad and Odyssey: The Essential Books brings together his translations of the most important books and passages from these two great poems in one handy volume.

Accessible, poetic, and accurate, Barry Powell's translations are an excellent fit for today's students. With swift, transparent language that rings b...

How We Hear provides an accessible, engaging, and interactive introduction to the perception of hearing. This book introduces readers to the basic components of sound and the human auditory system to consider how we hear, outlines fundamental processes that enable speech perception, music perception, and spatial hearing, explains how humans make sense of multiple sounds around them, which may occur all at the same time, and examines how we can me...

Human Sexuality, third edition, is the most engaging and up-to-date Canadian introduction to the diversity of human sexual experiences. Balancing biological coverage with an insightful exploration of social and cultural issues, this Canadian contributed text helps students understand human sexuality from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives. Incorporating the latest research, clinical practice, and developments, and revised with an eye to ...

An Introduction to Family Social Work celebrates social work's proud history as the first professional group to work with families. This book is written for BSW and MSW students who are employed in agencies that do not offer traditional office-based family therapy. Many beginning and community-based social workers are employed in agencies that provide support, teaching, and concrete services to families experiencing a wide spectrum of needs and p...

Succinct, applied, realistic: this highly-engaging introductory textbook is written by both an educator and two practitioners providing readers with the perfect balance of theory and practice.

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Introduction to Management is a uniquely accesible and engaging companion to managing in the real world. Placing issues of digital, environmental, and social disruption at the centre-stage, it guides students through the varied and complex reality of management with ease, encouraging them to develop their own critical view of this dynamic area.

An Introduction to Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics offers an engaging yet highly informative narrative to demonstrate how molecular data can be used to answer evolutionary questions.

This comprehensive introduction to social work integrates perspectives from English, French, and Indigenous peoples in Canada to provide an inclusive treatment of the history, foundational skills, and specific fields of social work practice and research. With an emphasis on diversity and drawing extensively on Canadian statistics and scholarship, this is an ideal text for introduction to social work courses. This updated, new edition features a s...

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The only media law text published in partnership with the NCTJ, McNae's Essential Law for Journalists provides unparalleled treatment of the core legal issues affecting journalists. Clear, succinct, and practical, it is the absolute handbook for students and practising journalists.

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Adapted to better meet the needs of American college students, The Oxford Latin Course, College Edition, retains its trademark reading-based approach, but does so now in two companion volumes–Readings and Vocabulary and Grammar, Exercises, Context–that cover all of the topics essential to a first-year Latin course. The College Edition features a streamlined organization; additional and more robust grammar explanations; revised cartoon...

Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences provides a balanced presentation of the concepts of physical chemistry, and their extensive applications to biology and biochemistry.

World Regional Geography: A Short Introduction is a compact, focused, and affordable book that provides foundational materials with an emphasis on contemporary issues. The crisp text introduces students to the character of world regional geography--the distinctiveness of different parts of the world--but also the linkages and connections. Part One sets the scene: one introductory chapter discusses the opportunities and dangers in using maps, data...

Black Liberation from Reconstruction to Black Lives Matter is a module in Oxford University Press’s new series, Debating American History. This series embraces an argument-based model for teaching history and encourages students to participate in a contested, evidence-based discourse about the human past. The series rejects the idea of history as an undisputed narrative and instead presents the past as understood through the direct engagement wit...

With a focus on empirical evaluation and practical application, Criminological Theories: Introduction, Evaluation, and Application, Eighth Edition, helps students draw connections between criminological theory and practical applications. In clear, engaging language, authors Ronald L. Akers, Christine S. Sellers, and Wesley G. Jennings explore each principal criminological theory using a three-part analysis: An Introduction presents a succinct exp...

Essential Skills of Social Work Practice, Third Edition presents the basics of effective social work practice and helps students develop competence in assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Its broad coverage explores the counseling, case management, and research skills necessary to implement evidence-based practice in contemporary social work. Part I of the text includes three chapters that address the core foundations of social work practice...

Departing from the style of typical manuals, Hands-On Introduction to LabVIEW for Scientists and Engineers, Fourth Edition, uses a learn-by-doing approach to guide students through using this powerful laboratory tool. It helps students--who are not assumed to have prior experience--master the computer-based skills they need to carry out effective experiments.

Social work is rooted in the values of service, social justice, and strong interpersonal relationships. But as the profession evolves, so must the approach to education. Michael E. Sherr and Johnny M. Jones have created an introductory textbook written for the future of social work. The second edition integrates the knowledge of practice, policy, research, HBSE, and field work with the skills and practice behaviors necessary for students to becom...

Introduction to Criminal Justice: A Brief Edition 2e provides students with a mainstream table of contents and critical perspective, supported by boxed features to promote engaging and thought-provoking classroom discussions. The text includes extensive pedagogical tools to help students succeed and develop critical thinking skills.

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The most accessible, succinct introduction to the principal international relations theories, with an emphasis on how theory can be used to analyse key global issues.

Introduction to Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies is the most contemporary, interdisciplinary, and intersectional introduction to women’s and gender hybrid text/reader on the market. By providing historical, intersectional, and interdisciplinary perspectives, it guides instructors and helps students to have a deeper and clearer understanding of the field.

Introduction to Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies is the most contemporary, interdisciplinary, and intersectional introduction to women’s and gender hybrid text/reader on the market. By providing historical, intersectional, and interdisciplinary perspectives, it guides instructors and helps students to have a deeper and clearer understanding of the field.

The most comprehensive and critical textbook on knowledge management, in an accessible, concise format.

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Intended for engineering and physical science students, Making Sense in Engineering and the Physical Sciences, 6e provides detailed information on writing summaries, lab reports, and proposals; conducting research and using academic sources; grammar, punctuation, and usage; conducting presentations; using graphics; and more. This revised edition includes more information on including graphics in notes, formal writing, and presentations, as well a...

Engaging, up-to-date, and accessible, Mediated Communication & You introduces you to crucial questions and issues in media use, the possible negative effects of media, and theories and research on mediated communication.

Ranging across both standard philosophical territory and the landscape of cutting-edge cognitive science, Mindware: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Science, Second Edition, is a vivid and engaging introduction to key issues, research, and opportunities in the field. Starting with the vision of mindware as software and debates between realists, instrumentalists, and eliminativists, Andy Clark takes students on a no-holds-barred jour...

Practices of Looking, Fourth Edition, bridges visual culture studies, media studies, communication, and design to investigate how images and the activity of looking carry meaning across different arenas in everyday life. The fourth edition has been updated to represent new trends in design, digital art and media, Indigenous art, disability, and environmental media, and new directions in social media and computing, including artificial intelligenc...

Unlike textbooks that emphasize the memorization of facts, Asking Questions About Cultural Anthropology: A Concise Introduction, Third Edition, teaches students how to think anthropologically, helping them view cultural issues as an anthropologist might. This approach demonstrates how anthropological thinking can be used as a tool for deciphering everyday experiences. The book covers the essential concepts, terms, and history of cultural anthropo...

Daly and Doyen's Introduction to Insect Biology and Diversity is respected for the balanced presentation and evolutionary perspective it brings to the study of entomology.

Teaching an introductory course in gender and women's studies today presents a number of challenges. Students come to class with preconceived notions about feminism, and many believe the course is only about issues related to women, with little understanding of the importance of an intersectional perspective. Some students are resistant to the material, with little exposure to identities different from their own. In addition, some students do not...

This engaging text gives readers a practical guide to the many ways in which social workers effect change in their communities and the world. The authors offer an overview and history of the profession; introduce readers to the practice of social work at the micro, mezzo, and macro level; and look closely at the many settings and populations that social workers work with.

Medieval Art 250-1450: Matter, Making, and Meaning is a new innovative textbook for the undergraduate medieval art course. Using a case-studies approach, the textbook engages students in close readings of medieval objects and buildings in their devotional and experiential contexts. It also asks students to consider the fascinating trajectories of medieval images and objects, from invention to production and from reception to preservation.

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The Oxford History of Western Music, College Edition, Second Edition, immerses students in the engaging story of the Western musical tradition. By emphasizing the connections among works, both within each cultural era and across time and place, the text goes beyond a basic retelling of the music's history to build students' ability to listen critically to key works.

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Your gateway to criminal law: drawing on the exceptional clarity and authority of Smith and Hogan, with a wealth of unique supportive learning features and guidance on assessment.

This textbook is part of the Smith, Hogan, and Ormerod criminal law resources collection.

This textbook for the prehistory course in archaeology introduces the archaeological past from approximately seven million years ago through later politically complex stories. The author does not attempt to discuss every archaeologically important site and development in prehistory and early history, but instead presents key issues from earlier prehistory and then organizes the chapters on politically complex societies using a similar framework. ...

A comprehensive history of the Civil War based on fresh research, written by an eminent scholar, and complemented by digital learning resources designed expressly for college students.

Succinctly blends practical know-how with a sound theoretical base to empower students for success throughout university and beyond.

This text provides comprehensive coverage of the effects of the digital age on juveniles, specifically social media, sexting, cyberbullying, and child pornography and abduction. A separate chapter covers the effects of media violence on juveniles,including how television, movies, and modem virtual reality video games have advanced in both content and accessibility. At the end of each chapter a world view of the topics covered offer comparative pe...

Integrating original texts with explanations, interpretations, and theory, Introduction to Mythology: Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths, Fifth Edition, introduces students to a wide range of myths drawn from sources all around the world and approached from various critical perspectives.

Focused on the period 200 BCE to 200 CE, this contributed volume provides a thematic introduction to the social aspects of ancient Rome - its composition, institutions, structures, and cultural products - and challenges students to consider Roman society as more than a series of chronological events.

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Introduction to Human Services and Social Change: History, Practice, and Policy is a core, introductory text that provides a foundation for future human service professionals interested in the intersection of theory, research, and practice. Providing an exciting blend of theory and research, the text uses frameworks derived from contemporary learning science to provide students with thought-provoking opportunities to apply concepts to service lea...