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A Criminological Guide and Theoretical Analysis of Serial Killers and Infamous Murders
Author(s): John Paul, Michael Birzer, Robert Holland
Much of the general public’s knowledge of serial killers is a product of sensationalized and stereotypical presentations in the media. It’s time to break free of what we think we know and draw our information from factual analysis.Serial Killers provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of...Biology: Life as We Know It
Author(s): Andrew Baldwin
After two decades of teaching the two-semester sequence of general biology courses, requiring students to purchase a hefty textbook at a high cost that contained far more chapters than one could ever realistically cover in a typical academic year, the concept of this textbook was born.This text not ...Prioritizing the Victim: The 21st Century Transformation of Victimology
By: Debra Stanley, Heather Pfeifer, Gabriela Wasileski, Tracy Tamborra
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Prioritizing the Victim: The 21st Century Transformation of Victimology
Author(s): Debra Stanley, Heather Pfeifer, Gabriela Wasileski, Tracy Tamborra
This book is written for the new generations of brave souls who have and will continue to step into the shoes of the former leaders, activists, scholars, and victim service providers. It is vital to the future of victimology and all the future crime victims that the next generation be as brave and f...Race, Crime and Justice
Author(s): Robert III Bing
Race, Crime and Justice is the culmination of many years of research and teaching on the subject. It includes seminal studies and current research findings. The text recognizes the influence of politics; it also examines the flawed policies and practices that contribute to the disparate treatment of...Competent Communication at Work: Communication, Technology and Professional Practices
Author(s): Pamela Davis Hopkins, Holly J Payne, Patric Spence
New Fifth Edition Now Available!Communication skills could mean the difference between triumph and failure in countless situations in one’s professional life. Competent Communication at Work helps readers become effective and successful communicators via an array of channels through which they can e...Fundamentals of Sports Ethics
Author(s): Gregg Twietmeyer
Many students come into sports ethics courses with no previous exposure to academic philosophy. As a result, students no longer have basic philosophic literacy.The NEW Third Edition of Fundamentals of Sports Ethics sets a serious philosophic foundation upon which readers can engage sport ethics. The...Professional Selling in the 21st Century: 7 Ways, 7 Times...
Author(s): John Dietrich, Cary C Nichols
Selling principles permeate throughout our daily lives….Every job interview, relationship, team, or club one tries out for requires putting best sales skills and behavior forward.Professional Selling in the 21st Century: 7 Ways, 7 Times by John Dietrich and Cary Nichols not only demonstrates how rea...The Road to Success: Learning How to Become an Effective Negotiator
Author(s): Terry L Boles, Lon D Moeller, S. Beth Bellman
Think about what it felt like the first time you sat behind the steering wheel of a car. It was exciting because driving a car allowed you to go different places. Driving was frightening because of your new responsibilities and the possibility of making mistakes that could lead to an accident.The Ro...Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships
Author(s): Mark Knapp, Anita Vangelisti, JOHN CAUGHLIN
Whether it is with our roommates, our romantic partners, or our parents, we are constantly experiencing how communication behavior affects our relationships. Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships discusses the processes and principles of interpersonal communication in the context of de...Cost Control in the Hospitality Industry
Author(s): Agnes DeFranco, John Walker, Christopher John M. Walker
There is a difference between cost control and successful cost control.Cost Control in the Hospitality Industry takes a deep dive into the subject to illustrate that a mere balance of input and output isn’t enough – just as important is the use of products and services for their intended purposes. T...