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Drawing: See, Study, Show: a Text for Beginners

Author(s): Georgia Tangi

This text was initially inspired by a need for a live/online companion to assist faculty and students in a beginning drawing class. The current version has been adjusted to encompass both online and face-to-face classes. In its current edition, it cannot be effective without regular meetings with st...

Dance Appreciation: Exploring Dance History and Performance

Author(s): Melissa Harden Velasco

New Second Edition Now Available! Dance Appreciation: Exploring Dance History and Performance is a journey through the world of dance focusing on the history of many dance forms, the connection of dance to society, and the human meaning and importance of dance as a living breathing practice. Buil...

The Fundamentals of Family and Consumer Sciences

Author(s): Lurline Whittaker

The Fundamentals of Family and Consumer Sciences is intended to be a comprehensive and up to date reference text for students of Family and Consumer Sciences, human development, family studies and nutrition.  This text will be a major source of information to health care professionals seeking to und...

Substance Abuse and Severe Mental Health Problems

Author(s): Brian Kelley

There is no single factor that directly causes addiction. This textbook examines the biological, psychological, and sociological factors that contribute to substance use and addiction.The behaviors that lead up to substance use, abuse, and dependence include a wide variety of biological, psychologic...

Introduction to Sociology

Author(s): Yvonne Vissing

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY has been designed to give you a strong conceptual base that will provide the skills essential for understanding sociological concepts. Each module provides a conceptual foundation in theory and research to help you understand topics such as substance abuse, war, sexism, and...

Anatomy of an Essay: Instructions and Readings

Author(s): Todd Scott Moffett, TINA D. ELIOPULOS

Anatomy of an Essay guides students in the essential elements of essay composition.  Anatomy of an Essay:  Focuses on Thesis, development and support, organization, and mechanics Provides readings from professional and student writers Promotes critical thinking through research and lite...