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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 ...

Music 101: A Guide to Active Listening for a Generation Online

Author(s): James E Shearer, Fred Bugbee

Music 101: A Guide to Active Listening for a Generation Online presents a balance of commentary, historical documentation, and insightful listening guides into the diverse world of classical, jazz, and world music. Music 101 is a highly readable text that offers students a lifelong guide into all fo...

Nutrition Basics Better Health & Performance: Customized Version designed for Concordia University

Author(s): Patricia Rehel

Take Charge of Your BodyNutrition Basics for Better Health & Performance is a book for nutrition courses taught at the introductory level. A minimum of scientific terminology is used and an emphasis is put on physical activity.This text covers a wide array of nutrition topics from basics about fats,...

Visual Culture and Literacy: Art Appreciation from Multicultural Perspectives

Author(s): Masami Toku

Visual Culture and Literacy: Art Appreciation from Multicultural Perspectives develops students’ appreciation of art including observation, articulation, and critical thinking skills through visual arts. Additionally, this text provides student opportunities to develop understanding of human creativ...

Strength Training for Total Health and Wellness

Author(s): Timothy Sebesta, Ronald Nespeca, Matthew C. Wagner

This course offers the reader a beginning guide to ensure proper weightlifting techniques, safety procedures, training programs and different methods of physical conditioning.  This e-book also offers the reader the knowledge and skills of strength training and conditioning that can be enjoyed throu...