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An Applied Approach to Macroeconomics

Author(s): Jack A Chambless

Some people would rather perform root canal surgery on a rabid wolverine than sit through a discussion of Federal Reserve policies.Jack A. Chambless’ An Applied Approach to Macroeconomics prepares readers to become economically literate human beings by presenting real world issues in a somewhat cont...

Criminal Justice and Mental Health: An Evidence Based Approach

Author(s): Hayden Smith

Criminal Justice and Mental Health: An Evidence Based Approach details the historical, social, and policy influences that have led to the criminal justice system now serving as a default mental health system. The three largest mental health facilities in the United States are jails and prisons and t...

Introduction to Energy, Environment, and Sustainability

Author(s): Paul Gannon

Human society has never before faced challenges like the present. Population has more than doubled since 1970; currently over 7 billion and growing fast. Much of this growth occurs in regions with developing infrastructure, placing increasing demands on natural resources and taxing ecosystem service...

Interdisciplinary Teaching: Movement-Based Solutions for the Whole Child

Author(s): MATTHEW CUMMISKEY

A mind that is wholly engaged in immersive teaching modalities learns best. Expand beyond education's narrow focus on visual and auditory teaching modalitites. Harness the power of kinesthetic and tactile instruction and of children's natural inclination and joy towards movement to make learning fun...

Communication Disorders: Foundations and Clinical Applications for Emerging Clinicians

Author(s): Rachel Glade, ALLIETE ALFANO

New Second Edition Now Available!Communication Disorders: Foundations and Clinical Applications for Emerging Clinicians is presented in an innovative e-book format that combines functional content knowledge with clinical application skills. The purpose of each chapter is to provide a brief review of...

Excel Alchemy: Mastering Financial Modeling

Author(s): Steven Lifland

Financial modeling is a critical tool for businesses today. It serves to enable managers to make informed decisions by analyzing financial data, projecting future outcomes, and evaluating potential investments. In today’s high-tech, fast-paced, and ever-changing business environment, financial model...

Fundamentals of Art for Elementary Educators: Art Teaching for the Early Elementary Grades

Author(s): MARA PIERCE

New Third Edition Now Available!Fundamentals of Art for Elementary Educators: Art Teaching for the Early Elementary Grades covers the essential information educators need to develop a holistic art curriculum for their students. The text offers practical steps for incorporating art into the classroom...

Science and Society: The Influence of Genetics on Human Life and Society

Author(s): Joseph Francis

The genetic revolution in biology we are experiencing today began early in the last century as biologists noted that dead bacteria could be resurrected by a “transforming principle.”  The structure of the transforming principle was determined to be DNA, in the middle of the last century, and within ...

Calculus: The Notebook

Author(s): DEBORAH C. ARANGNO

The study of Calculus enables us to solve problems and articulate abstract concepts far beyond the theoretical reach of Algebra. The power of Calculus derives from the ingenuity and simplicity of its notation. This mathematical language allows the mathematician the freedom and immense versatility to...