A Constant Struggle: Documents and Readings in African American History to 1865, Volume 1

Author(s): Yohuru R Williams, Tamara Brown, Dr. Roger Davidson

A Constant Struggle: Documents and Readings in African American History volumes provide essential primary source documents and informative essays for the study of African American history from its African origins to contemporary times. The volumes assist in building critical thinking skills for the ...

Race, Crime and Justice

Author(s): Robert III Bing

Race, Crime and Justice is the culmination of many years of research and teaching on the subject. It includes seminal studies and current research findings. The text recognizes the influence of politics; it also examines the flawed policies and practices that contribute to the disparate treatment of...

Listening Across Lives

Author(s): Teri Lynn Varner, Molly Stoltz, Carl M Cates

Listening Skills Contribute to Successful Careers and RelationshipsWritten by a myriad of experts, including contributors to the International Journal of Listening and other academic journals, Listening Across Lives features a unique contextual approach to the study of listening.  Each of Listening ...

Communications Internship Handbook: What All COMMS Students Need to Know

Author(s): Rochelle Daniel, Karima Haynes

Many college students majoring in communications and related fields are required to complete an internship before they graduate. Students often have a lot of questions including how and where to find a communications internship. This engaging and easy-read e-handbook will answer these questions and ...

Safety, Nutrition and Health in Early Education

Author(s): CATHIE ROBERTSON

Safety, Nutrition and Health in Early Education explores early childhood safety and nutrition in a variety of facets, including indoor and outdoor safety, emergency procedures, nutrition and food safety, as well as a chapter on holistic wellness in early childhood education. Topics such as diversity...

Foundations of Special Education: Understanding Students with Exceptionalities

Author(s): Michael Fitzpatrick, Raschelle Neild, Penny Craig

This textbook introduces to the future educator theories, philosophies, and concepts surrounding educating students with exceptionalities. We examine the treatment and education of individuals with disabilities, significant litigation, and landmark legislation in special education including the  pri...

Business Communication on the Edge of Technology

Author(s): Jackie Martin

View Video Walk-Through of Web PublicationBusiness Communication on the Edge of Technology combines a textbook (print / eBook) and companion website – creating a package that students place on their office shelves!Business Communication on the Edge of Technology begins with the theory of written and...

Drugs, Brain, and Behavior

Author(s): John Salamone

It has been more than more than half a century since the “Psychopharmacology Revolution” swept through modern society, radically changing mental health practice, and altering the way people view psychiatric disorders. Large numbers of people in the US and other countries are now being treated with p...

Contemporary Environmental Issues

Author(s): Michael Slattery

Scientists say we are in a new stage of the Earth’s history, the Anthropocene, when we humans have become the globe’s principal agent of change.To begin a shift toward a “sustainable society,” significant action is required now on a range of issues. Fortunately, people are capable of changing their ...

Media Law: A Guide to Understanding Mass Communication Law

Author(s): Mark P. Hanebutt

The health of the American democracy in the 21st Century will depend largely upon the health of American media. Information is the lifeblood of a free republic. Yet, the internet and social media have provided media professionals with new legal challenges regarding privacy, security and credibility....