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Global Socioecomic Perspectives
Author(s): Terrance Bensel, Lisa Dale, Michael Maniates
This textbook examines historical forces behind current social, political, economic, and environmental conditions, and seeks solutions for achieving a just and sustainable world. Focus on issues of globalization, economic and social justice, and sustainability contextualizes opportunities and challe...
American Federal Government: Roots, Rules, Realities, and Relationships
Author(s): Conner Alford
American Federal Government: Roots, Rules, Realities, and Relationships furnishes students with an understanding of the structure and function of the United States federal government as well as the roles, behaviors and attitudes of non-governmental agents in the political process. The publication us...
Observational Astronomy for Undergraduates
Author(s): Joseph DalSanto
Astronomy is one of mankind’s oldest and most fascinating fields. For centuries, humans looked to the night sky and wondered what they saw – but astronomers today can provide answers based on their observations. But how does that happen?Observations of planets, stars, galaxies and the universe are j...
Introducing Cosmic Granny in A Score to Settle
Author(s): Edward Rice
It was a quiet day for retired Intergalactic Space Commander and Defender of the Cosmos, Norma Gnarly aka Cosmic Granny. She was having a pleasant time at home preparing for a fun weekend with her grandchildren Ashton and Ashley, aka the Astrokids.The day took a drastic turn when Cosmic Granny arriv...