Helmet Design: From Biomechanics to Health & Social Disparities in Sports

Author(s): Stefan Duma, Steven Rowson

This textbook provides a multidisciplinary description of helmet design with applications to all sports. The biomechanical design parameters for helmets are presented in the broader context of health and social disparities. Students will investigate different materials and padding designs relative t...

Applied Robotics Theory, Economics, and Practices for Engineering Technology Students

Author(s): Hazem Tawfik

Applied Robotics Theory, Economics, and Practices for Engineering Technology Students is designed to enrich the educational experience of engineering technology students with an in-depth understanding of the three main aspects of a robotics system: economics, theory, and practices. The purpose is to...

Protecting Our Children Understanding and Preventing Trauma, Abuse and Neglect in Early Childhood

Author(s): ELAINE ANN ZWEIG, LIN MOORE

This book has been written to assist teachers, childcare and education administrators, health care providers, social service workers, and all who work with young children to recognize and understand the abuse, neglect, and trauma of children. While the book is focused on educational interventions, i...

International Justice: A Critical and Comprehensive Introduction

Author(s): Arnaud Kurze, Daniela Peterka-Benton, Gabriel Rubin

This textbook introduces students to think and write critically against the backdrop of a broad theoretical and empirical foundation of the concept of international justice. It brings together several global and transnational issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. It exposes students to a wid...

Writing as a Tool: Fixing Life's Issues through Language, Preliminary Edition

Author(s): Mark Walls

The Sociological Vision

Author(s): Christopher Pieper

New Edition Now Available! What is sociology? Will I like it? Does it matter in the world? Can it help me? The Sociological Vision is designed to answer these questions and cultivate a new way of seeing social life. Geared primarily toward students beginning a journey into the social sciences,...

Essentials in Community and Public Health

Author(s): Lesley Rennis, Beverly Xaviera Watkins

When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot become manifest, strength cannot be exerted, wealth becomes useless, and reason is powerless. - Herphilus, 300 B.C Essentials in Community and Public Health, First Edition is an introduction to community and public health. The text p...

Courtship and Marriage and the Changing American Family

Author(s): Lauren Kelly

Courtship & Marriage and the Changing American Family provides an overview of topics related to dating, marriage, and family dynamics. Current research and findings are discussed and reviewed to shed light on contemporary issues facing families. Past studies are also used for context in an attempt t...

Principles of Microeconomics: Understanding Our Material World

Author(s): Fred G Newbury, Dave Shorow, Gus Herring

Principles of Microeconomics: Understanding Our Material World provides a fully integrated multi-modal format (printed text, if desired, as well as eBook, video, audio, animations, interactive exercises and more) to help guide your students through the challenging world of microeconomics. Princip...

Interpersonal Communication: Principles and Practice

Author(s): Annette Hamel

Interpersonal Communication: Principles and Practice focuses on the principles of Interpersonal Communication, while placing special emphasis on everyday life applications.  It equips students with a set of practical tools that will boost their successes in personal and workplace relationships. , b...