Introduction to Political Philosophy

Author(s): Steven Barracca

New Edition Now Available! Introduction to Political Philosophy provides an accessible entree for college students to the important issues, concepts, and theories that comprise the on-going conversation of western political thought.  Rather than offer a comprehensive survey or thematic approach, ...

ETHNIC STUDIES: An Introduction

Author(s): Gregory Yee Mark, Boatamo Mosupyoe, Brian Baker, Julie Figueroa

The new 4th Edition of ETHNIC STUDIES: An Introduction reflects the interdisciplinary nature of Ethnic Studies - the readings are drawn from academic fields in the humanities and social sciences. A few first-person narratives are also included, so we can get a sense of how individuals experience the...

Nutrition & Health

Author(s): Melissa Gutschall

Nutrition and Health is designed to supplement any introductory nutrition course studying essential nutrients and the importance of good nutrition to health at various stages of life. The text is intended to guide the student in identifying key concepts with the use of topic outlines, project resour...

The Aspects of Contemporary Photographic Lighting

Author(s): Jesse Miller, Mark Zimmerman

The Aspects of Contemporary Photographic Lighting explores and explains how to work with lighting in photography in an effective way. Lighting has proven to be difficult for most beginners. Offering advice from personal experience, the author covers the many different aspects of lighting in photogra...

Something Bad Happened Last Night: The Study of the Victim's Role in the Criminal Justice System

Author(s): Cortney Fisher

Something Bad Happened Last Night: The Study of the Victim’s Role in the Criminal Justice System is not intended to be a comprehensive analysis of all crime victims and the various ways in which crime impacts crime victims. This text is an introductory exploration of crime victims, the impact of cri...

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...

Criminal Justice: Balancing Crime Control and Due Process

Author(s): Matt DeLisi

Criminal Justice: Balancing Crime Control and Due Process showcases the ways that criminal justice systems operate according to the at times conflicting, and at times complementary, goals of crime control and due process. Criminal Justice: Balancing Crime Control and Due Process helps students im...

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 ...

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 ...

Dancing with the World

Author(s): Ann Stabolepszy

Dancing With the World Part 1: The Mediterranean, West Africa and The New World explains the forces that shaped these international dance forms.  Beginning with an in depth history of the dance found in the civilizations around the Mediterranean Sea, the book explores: West Africa's complex...