At the Global Turn: World History 1945-Present

Author(s): Thomas A Boogaart

Neoliberal globalization and technological time-compression have combined to alter the physics of history, breaking down the black box of the nation-state and creating a space for reconsidering postwar history from a transnational perspective. Thematic chapters explore global themes like the Cold Wa...

Intervention Planning for Communication Problems Across the Lifespan: Striving for Evidence-Based Practice

Author(s): NELSON MOSES, HARRIET KLEIN

When working with speech-language problems, the clinician engages in the complex decision-making, problem-solving process that is “intervention planning.” There are no failsafe therapeutic recipes for resolving such issues. Intervention Planning for Communication Problems Across the Lifespan: Str...

Project Management: Where Practical Meets Theory

Author(s): Eugene Spiegle, BENJAMIN RUFFLE

New Publication Now Available! History tells us that a great percentage of projects, especially large ones, have not ended successfully. It has also been said by some organizations that they would be happy just to have their projects finish with some degree of success. This last statement is not ...

Intercultural Communication: Building Relationships and Skills

Author(s): Helen Acosta, Bryan Hirayama, Mark Staller

Intercultural Communication: Building Relationships and Skills provides clear explanations of relevant communication theories and practical advice for improving communication skills. This text is designed to introduce students to the most important concepts, theories, and strategies related to inter...

Reputation by Design

Author(s): STEPHANIE VIGIL, Colleen A McMahon

Take an honest look at yourself. What are you saying to the world, both online and off? Answering this one question can unlock the door to many new opportunities in your life. Only you can answer this question, because truthfully most people won’t be honest with you when it comes to how they real...

Theories of Research Methodology: Readings in Methods

Author(s): Lior Gideon

Mastering research methods and designs should be a top priority of all students and scholars who are driven by curiosity and strive to acquire and advance knowledge. Aimed at both undergraduate and graduate students, Theories of Research Methodology: Readings in Methods provides the reader with s...

Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management: A Practitioner's Perspective

Author(s): William McLaury, Eugene Spiegle

Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management, A Practitioner’s Perspective is based on both authors many years of experience working in the field of supply chain management.  It addresses the most fundamental concepts and best practices of contemporary supply chain management from the tactical and strate...

College to the Career You Love

Author(s): Kenneth Buckley, Jeffrey S. Stubbs, Michael C. Estepp

College to the Career You Love was written to give college students the courage and confidence to take ownership of their careers. The book provides a process to position each student for the career they select and helps them overcome the fear in making career decisions when they have likely had no ...

Criminal Investigation: A Practitioner's Approach

Author(s): Ernie Dorling

A major difference between Criminal Investigation: A Practitioner’s Approach by Ernie Dorling and many of the other fine introductory books on criminal investigation is that this book aims to aid the student in walking and building the foundation of basic knowledge necessary to pursue a more advance...

Leveraging Technology for Learning

Author(s): Jane Legacy, Arlene Westphal, Gary Lewallen

Twenty-first century workplace skill requirements include the critical thinking involved in learning relevant software for a particular field, and knowing the best technology to use for given situations. Leveraging Technology for Learning helps students develop a deeper understanding of computer ...