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Astronomy for Beginners

Author(s): Frederick Ringwald

Too many textbooks leave the students gasping, “Do I need to know all this?” Astronomy for Beginners isn’t intended to be an encyclopedia. It’s intended to be an introduction, so that it’s short, but it covers the essentials. It’s also written to accommodate how today’s students learn about the w...

Fundamental Communication Skills

Author(s): Joni Butcher

It is important to know how to effectively communicate, both in personal and professional settings. Good communication skills enable us to get along more smoothly with others whether it is with friends, acquaintances, family members, romantic partners, or work relationships. Proper communication ...

Practical English Grammar: A Concise Guide to Usage

Author(s): HEATHER HARRIS, GREGORY CAMPBELL

New Publication Now Available! Practical English Grammar helps students think about how the English language is structured and how it works. The authors break down the basic elements of an English sentence, show students how the parts function, and give students the tools they need to parse and r...

The Transportable Writing Tool: A Guide for Writing and Revising

Author(s): Kerrie Farkas

Transportable Writing Tool: A Guide for Writing and Revising transforms the way writing is viewed and practiced by delivering a comprehensive and focused tool that allows writers to use more effective writing processes and produce more effective texts. The multifaceted yet accessible tool synthes...

Weather and Climate Forecasting: The Scientific Method in Action

Author(s): Thomas Kovacs

Weather and Climate Forecasting is an introductory college textbook focusing on applying the scientific method to everyday, severe weather, and climate change forecasting. Studies have shown that these topics are most relevant and engaging to students interested in weather and climate courses satisf...

Countering Hate: Leadership Cases of Non-Violent Action

Author(s): Kristine Hoover

Countering Hate explores how ordinary people have accomplished extraordinary things to counter hate groups in communities across the United States. The book is relevant to college and university students and community members alike, providing examples from across the United States for people to draw...