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A Sociological Smorgasbord: Concepts and Readings in Sociology
Author(s): Irene Fiala
This introductory book to Sociology is designed to introduce the undergraduate student to key concepts within the discipline of sociology. Using a combination of autobiography, ethnographic observations, anecdotal and empirical evidence, and student feedback over 2 and a half decades of teaching, th...
Caregiving
Author(s): Isik Abla Ministries
Arts in the Key of Musical Joy
Author(s): Allen Schantz, Mark Dorn
The exploration of music and the other arts can be a profoundly meaningful and enjoyable pathway into the endless imagination and beauty of our Creator. At their richest, the arts have such a transcendent quality that they can usher us into awe, worship, and delight. In the opening passages of Sc...
Anxiety
Author(s): Isik Abla Ministries
Just the Basics: An Introduction to Public Speaking
Author(s): Colleen McGoff Dean
New Publication Now Available! A Note to Students: For many, the thought of speaking in front of others prompts a whirlwind of questions and concerns: What if I make a mistake? What if I forget? What if I bore my audience? What do I do with my hands? I'm not an expert on anything, so what shou...
Fundamental Communication Skills
Author(s): Joni Butcher
It is important to know how to effectively communicate, both in personal and professional settings. Good communication skills enable us to get along more smoothly with others whether it is with friends, acquaintances, family members, romantic partners, or work relationships. Proper communication ...
How to Be a Happy Bachelor
Author(s): Craig Wynne
Everywhere around us, it seems that being “coupled up” is the norm, but the population of single people continues to increase. In fact, research shows that by 2030, 25% of adults between the ages of 45 and 54 will never marry. Yet songs, movies, books, our parents, and society as a whole tells us ...
Domestic Violence
Author(s): Isik Abla Ministries
The Criminal Justice System: Theory, Research, and Practice
Author(s): Melchor de Guzman, Maryann Stone White
The Criminal Justice System: Theory, Research, and Practice exposes students to the whole gamut of the business of administering justice in society. This book intends to serve as a comprehensive introduction to criminal justice. The objective is simply to provide an awareness of the issues of crime ...