Democracy and Difference Through the Aesthetics of Film

Author(s): Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein

Can we envision U.S. democratic politics in ways that both respect and transcend difference lines? In our response we draw from our own experiences and our own politics-regardless of whether clearly defined. For many, visual imagery, especially film, has been a significant contributor to the soci...

Discovery English: Speaking and Listening for Advanced English Language Learners

Author(s): George Ellington, Laya Vivian Smith Ellington

Discovery English: Speaking and Listening for Advanced English Language Learners is a complete course in academic speaking and listening for advanced ESL students. This text mimics introductory level college courses and prepares students for future academic careers. Features of Discovery English ...

To Fetch Some Golden Apples: Course Pack for Readings in Indo-European Myth, Religion, and Society

Author(s): Roger Woodard

This course package includes: A printed copy of To Fetch Some Golden Apples: Readings in Indo-European Myth, Religion, and Society Access to the eBook version of Indo-European Myth and Religion: A Manual Indo-European Myth and Religion:  A Manual, now in its fourth edition, is a unique ...

Music as a Multicultural Experience w/ CD

Author(s): Shelley Davis

After having presented and shared the ineffable beauties of music with undergraduates and non-majors for over a quarter of a century, Shelley Davis has gained a revitalized perspective from the experience, particularly with regard to music-appreciation curricula. Today’s society and our music st...

The Career Research Project

Author(s): Denise Lagos

 Research is the gathering of data, information, and facts for the advancement of knowledge. There are various approaches in research to gather information. The qualitative approach is emphasized in ethnography. Learning how to conduct an ethnographic interview: experiential learning, how to write a...

General and Applied Entomology: Insect Activity Manual

Author(s): Christian Oseto, Emily L Shebish

Plant Production Systems: Food, Fuel, Feed, Fiber

Author(s): Russell E Mullen

Plant Production Systems: Food, Fuel, Feed, Fiber provides a solid foundation of the principles and information necessary to understand the management and problems facing agricultural systems throughout the world. This text includes introductory concepts of plant, soil, tillage, pest, environmental,...

Art Elements: Biological, Global and Interdisciplinary Foundations

Author(s): Cynthia Bickley-Green

Why Is Visual Communication and Design Important in Contemporary Society? Visual images are the foundation for communication in most forms of fine art popular media. Visual technologies such as television, film, World Wide Web, digital cameras, and videos are omnipresent forms of communication in de...

Engaging Net Natives in Creative Learning

Author(s): Andrea J Harmer

Teaching Elementary Music: Integrative Strategies Between Music and Other Subjects

Author(s): Nicole R Robinson, Fred P Spano, Suzanne N. Hall

Teaching Elementary Music creates cross-curricular transfers between music concepts and language arts, mathematics, social studies, physical education, and science. This text provides the elementary classroom teacher with a vast toolbox of contemporary approaches using clear, relevant, and practical...