Introduction to Soils and Soil Science: Laboratory Exercises

Author(s): JULIE HOWE, Sam Feagley, ANA BARRIENTOS VELAZQUEZ

Introduction to Soils & Soil Science is designed for use in a course that will give the student a comprehensive introduction to the nature and properties of soils. The thrust of the manual is to provide general information about each topic to be studied. As the work is completed, the student makes o...

Sustainable Cities and Regions

Author(s): Robert J. Patrick

Sustainable Cities and Regions introduces the concept of the sustainable city and then shares examples and experiences of how to build more sustainable cities and regions. The benefits of such an approach are appended with real examples from Canada and beyond. , basic_html

Advertising Fundamentals: How to Create and Deploy Effective Ads

Author(s): R. MICHAEL LATTA

Advertising Fundamentals: How to Create and Deploy Effective Ads discusses advertising as one of the most important elements of building a sustainable business model, as it provides the mechanism for attracting and retaining customers. The text ensures students achieve a concrete understanding of th...

Basic Macro Models: The Classical System and the Keynesian Revolution

Author(s): Roger Strickland

“Markets respond to disturbances by changing prices and output to reach a new equilibrium. It’s automatic, a function of the ‘self-interest’ of market forces. A reliance on market mechanisms eliminates the need for any outside authority to try to influence prices or other behaviors.” Really? F...

Interprofessional Approach to Assessment from a Nutritional Perspective

Author(s): Lisa Morse

It is essential to have critical thinking skills when assessing any patient or client, especially the complicated ones. In the real world, it is rare to see an individual with only one particular problem or concern. Furthermore, these critical thinking skills will help to determine the best therapie...

Introduction to Psychology Reader

Author(s): Robert Short

Negatrends: Larger Macro Social Problems in American Society

Author(s): Ivan Chompalov

Biblical Insights for Nursing Education and Practice

Author(s): Sylvia B. Heinze, Kristina M. Currier, Susan E.O. Draine, Debra J. Drake, Barbara L. Hulsman, Patricia Ann Kershaw

Today’s nurses are engaged in many roles. They are caregivers, teachers, advocates, clinicians, leaders, managers, and researchers in their professional lives. Outside of the workplace, they are also spouses, children, parents, and grandparents. They may be involved in activities in churches and com...

College Orientation and Life Career Planning at Bemidji State University

Author(s): SARAH YOUNG

This text is designed to give students an opportunity to use critical thinking skills, group interaction, assignments, and presentations to explore and analyze their values, skills, interests, and career goals. This course enables students to explore areas of interest and/or to focus on an already e...

Magnetic: How Great Leaders Persuade and Inspire

Author(s): Chris Lipp, Antoine de Morree

Based on a framework developed at Stanford University and honed through teaching business students and Stanford scientists, this book gives you the tools to be more convincing and be heard. Learn how to phrase ideas persuasively, overcome resistance, relate to strangers, and win support from difficu...