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Author(s): Stephen Husarik
Humanities Across the Arts is organized around two approaches to the Humanities, a structural approach and a case study approach. The first half of the title uses the structural approach to define and identify the techniques of various art forms using critical terminology; the second half presents a series of case studies in chronological order that present cultural close-ups. The publication is interactive by fusing video examples, audio examples, assessments, and grade books that can be implemented to any LMS.
Author(s): Octavio Roca, Matthew Schuh
An engagingly clear and accessible introductory text with readings, Powerful Ideas guides students through a journey of exploration and self-discovery, critically examining profound and perennial questions such as "Who am I and what am I doing here?", "How can I be sure?", "Is there a God?", "What should I do?" and "How should I live?"
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Author(s): Lauren Tapp, Pamela Anderson
Overview / Use Cases: This book was designed to accompany undergraduate Exercise Physiology textbooks which are either applied or more clinically based. Each chapter provides multiple methods to measure the physiologic parameters for the relevant topic. This provides options which are aligned with applied and advanced outcomes.
Author(s): Jennifer H Waldeck, Patricia Kearney, Timothy G. Plax
For even the most successful business executives, political leaders, and entertainers, the process of giving a speech can be a frightening and humbling experience.
Based on the author’s experience teaching thousands of individuals on how to prepare and deliver a speech, Public Speaking in a Diverse Society, explains how students can manage their fears and anxieties about speaking and be able to adapt to culturally diverse audiences.
Author(s): Frank Scalambrino
Introduction to Ethics: A Primer for the Western Tradition is designed for Introduction to Ethics courses which survey the history of ideas in the Western philosophical tradition. Introducing students to essential normative and meta-ethical distinctions both in regard to perennial primary sources and in abstract form, this book has been deliberately constructed in a style geared toward learning and remembering core material, while facilitating the comparison of ideas across the history of the Western tradition.
Author(s): Christopher Montpetit
What is Theatre? An Introduction to Theatre is a textbook written for and geared towards those who are not familiar with the ancient and lively art known as theatre.
Available in a convenient and affordable eBook format, What is Theatre? is an introductory and interactive look at the theatrical history, artists, skills and expertise needed to create live art to a new generation of theatre artists and audiences.
