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An Introduction to World Music: Exploring the Sound of Cultures

Author(s): WILLIAM S. CRATTY, JEFFREY AINIS

A fascinating doorway to music from around the world. Based on the authors’ ten years of experience teaching the first edition, this new edition of An Introduction to World Music: Exploring the Sound of Cultures journeys further into the cultures and their music, adds to the appreciation of song ...

Practical English Grammar: A Concise Guide to Usage

Author(s): HEATHER HARRIS, GREGORY CAMPBELL

New Publication Now Available! Practical English Grammar helps students think about how the English language is structured and how it works. The authors break down the basic elements of an English sentence, show students how the parts function, and give students the tools they need to parse and r...

This Book Is Taboo: An Introduction to Linguistics through Swearing

Author(s): Randall Eggert

Every known language has words that are taboo, that speakers aren't supposed to say. Yet these very words are said; simply put, people swear. In This Book is Taboo: An Introduction to Linguistics through Swearing, rather than condemning swearing or the people who swear, Randall Eggert applies the to...

Strategies for College Success

Author(s): PHOENIX COLLEGE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

The 2nd edition of Strategies for College Success by the Phoenix College Counseling Department features topics on motivation, education and career planning, critical thinking, and a variety of study skills. This textbook provides the foundation for topics that impact college and career success, and ...

Argumentation and Debate: A Public Speaking Approach

Author(s): Martin Remland, Kay Neal, Tim J Brown, ROGER DAVIS GATCHET

Argumentation and Debate: A Public Speaking Approach addresses the needs of students with no prior experience in formal debate, limited experience in public speaking, and little or no plans to compete in speech and debate tournaments. The publication takes content beyond the classroom by featuring a...

Abnormal Psychology: Myths of Crazy

Author(s): Drew Curtis, Leslie Kelley

For over a century, movies and media have promoted myths of psychopathology and normalcy that have been absorbed into our daily perception.Abnormal Psychology: Myths of ‘Crazy’ challenges students to reconsider the ideas they have concerning myths of “crazy” and how these ideas developed.Abnormal Ps...