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Author(s): Shoshanah Jacobs
Humans in the Natural World teaches science to non-science majors without reinforcing the stereotypes that follow many students around. It demonstrates the scientific method and that tendency towards biophilia (attraction to biological things) could be harnessed to develop an appreciation for biological systems and, maybe, even science.
Humans in the Natural World by Shoshanah Jacobs:
Author(s): Christine Ballengee Morris
Visual Culture, Representations, & Misrepresentations confronts and addresses social and cultural issues through the exploration of visual culture. The goals of this exploration of visual culture include challenging biases, discriminatory representations, and practices within our society that hinder democracy and social justice.
Author(s): Raywat Deonandan
Introduction to International Health Theory: An Interdisciplinary Perspective guides students to think about how we approach and deal with health and wealth disparities between populations in different parts of the world.
Specifically designed for undergraduate students, Introduction to International Health Theory not only features a focus on medicine or health, but includes development, history, and economics.
Author(s): Doris P Screws, Angela Shorter
This book is designed to help individuals understand how their lives can be enhanced by making and implementing appropriate healthy fitness and wellness choices throughout one’s lifetime. Choices made today will shape your future in all dimensions of wellness. In order to enjoy the highest quality of life, combat degenerative diseases, and cope effectively with day-to-day stressors, a commitment must be made to implement and consistently practice positive fitness and wellness behaviors.
Author(s): Richard Blonna, Lillian Carter
Healthy Sexuality illustrates human sexuality to overall health and wellness. Sexuality impacts physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental/occupational health and well-being in a myriad of ways. It’s a key component of personality, identity and mental health. It also give a unique sense of interconnectedness with other humans, and the cycle of life.
Author(s): Maria Napoli, Susan Roe
Life by Personal Design: Realizing Your Dream is a journey: your journey...
One that offers you an opportunity to transform your life. The key to maximizing your personal experience with Life by Personal Design is becoming aware that you have choices … and then exploring those choices to direct you to a more fulfilling life. Your personal mission will be to actively engage in specially designed activities to help you live your Life by Personal Design.
Discover how to:
Author(s): Mellinee Lesley, Sally Ann McMillan, Shirley Anne Webb
New Edition Now Available!
During a time when the number of digital devices on the globe can double in one year, connecting school learning with students’ identities, interests, and home literacies is more important than ever.
It is no secret to classroom teachers that today’s students need effective instruction that is also engaging.
Author(s): Jeanette Wachtman
The workbook, Art for the Elementary Educator, is an excellent resource for education and art majors at the college level, current art and classroom teachers, and home-schooled students. It encompasses art education concepts and ideas with strategies for writing integrated lessons for grades kindergarten through fifth grade.
Author(s): Scott Stempson
Sporting events have become such a huge part of our culture that we can all remember certain athletic events in our own personal history that we were either involved in as a participant or watching as a fan.
American Sports History explores the big three team sports (baseball, basketball, and football) that have most affected American culture and vice-versa over the years.
Scott Stempson’s American Sports History:
