We spend our days, personally and professionally, communicating. These verbal and nonverbal messages are the sources of our greatest joys and deepest frustrations. Thankfully, researchers have spent years generating theories that help explain and predict communication processes. Connecting Communication Theory and Practice: From Classroom to Boardroom introduces readers to communication theories across a variety of contexts, including organizations, media, health, the classroom, and more.
The publication addresses specific issues of conflict, such as…
Story Driven Public Relations: A Practical Guide to Writing for Impact offers a hands-on, modern introduction to public relations that reflects how the field actually works today.
The book combines strategy, storytelling, and ethics to help students identify stories that matter and tell them in ways that move audiences, shape perception and build trust. Readers build core skills in audience awareness, message development, strategic writing and multi-platform storytelling while gaining a clear understanding of why these choices matter in real…
The Second Edition of A Guide to Writing Quality Police Reports is a comprehensive and practical resource for aspiring and current law enforcement professionals, emphasizing the critical role that strong written communication plays in effective policing. While reinforcing time-tested fundamentals of police report structure—such as identifying the reporting officer, detailing the incident chronology, and outlining investigative findings—this updated edition also addresses contemporary challenges and evolving expectations in law enforcement documentation.
Key…
Policing for the 21st Century: Realizing the Vision of Police in a Free Society provides a thematic overview of policing and its role in American society. This text is unique in that it provides extensive information about how police identify community problems, the methods police use to respond to problems, and police interrogation methods.
Policing for the 21st Century:
- examines the history and basic functions of law enforcement.
- highlights the role of police within a democratic society.
- discusses the…
Tourism: Concepts and Practices was written to empower students and help them become future leaders in this great industry. It provides an overview of the world’s largest and fastest growing industry groupings. Each chapter contains information about the numerous tourism segments, the many different areas of career opportunities, and career paths as well as profiles of industry practitioners and leaders.
Tourism: Concepts and Practices features:
- Chapter learning objectives
- Check Your Knowledge questions throughout…
School counseling is a critical component of a student's educational journey. School counselors are pivotal in supporting students' academic, social, and emoti…
Explore the gang phenomenon with respect to the core components of the criminal justice system: the police, the courts, and corrections.
Gangs specifically and sufficiently covers essential gang topics as well as groundbreaking information on new topics. This text presents a traditional and brief overview of the history of gangs and covers material not found in other textbooks: Gangs in the Media and Gangs in the Military.
Gangs:
- engages the reader with vignettes, points to…
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. This alone can make the difference between operational success and failure.
This second edition provides students, managers, and hospitality professionals with realistic steps to help manage resource control. The multi-faceted…
Researchers are like detectives. Both are trying to find something out. Both are asking and answering questions. Both are trying to put together a puzzle to come up with a solution. In both, answering questions leads to more questions. And, in both, seeing patterns is crucial to solving the puzzle.
Straight Talk about Communication Research Methods presents the foundations of research methods, the choices scholars make, and the methodological decisions driving communication scholarship to balance one’s desire to know and inquire into interesting…
Millennials, once the darlings of every marketing campaign, are now “old.” They have been replaced by Gen Zs. And we are already observing the unique behaviors and character traits of Gen Alpha, the first group to be born entirely in the 21st century.
The metamorphosis of communications and marketing have presented opportunities for extreme segmentation of publics and of the channels to reach those publics.
Every business, nonprofit and government entity needs solid communicators. And as diverse as the careers in our industry have become, one constant remains — the…
Regardless of one’s formal leadership title, academic major, or desired career path, leadership and communication are critical for success.
Leadership: Communication and Social Influence in Personal and Professional Contexts invites the reader to develop a more comprehensive understanding of leadership and the dynamics that occur between leaders and followers through communication. This book provides a point of entry into the study of leadership theory and practice and can be useful as readers interrogate what leadership means, why it matters, and the ways…
The Straight Talk about Communication Research Methods Student Workbook is intended to accompany Christine S. Davis and Kenneth A. Lachlan’s Straight Talk about Communication Research Methods (3rd edition). This workbook is designed to allow students the opportunity to practice the knowledge and skills learned in a communication research methods course. This workbook mirrors the structure of Straight Talk about Communication Research Methods dividing the sections into five parts with chapter-by-chapter exercises to help facilitate…
Think of this as the “recipe book” of writing lessons: you are not expected to follow it precisely. Just like family recipes deviate from the original, the best lessons for your students will not look just like the examples. Some lessons address a particular writing trait, some lessons are based around the state scoring rubric. This publication is intended to support teachers and students while helping them come to see themselves as competent and confident writers.
What an exciting time for the golf industry!
Never before has there been so much interest in playing the game, and active participation in both on-course and off-course offerings. This $84 billion industry, in the United States alone, is truly seeing a rebirth and this text offers an introductory overview of the science and art of managing the golf enterprise. This text identifies the soft skills required in the forms of leadership, customer experience, marketing, diversity, and human resources management. The book also highlights the various…
Leadership in Academic Health Centers: Core Concepts and Critical Cases introduces current and aspiring academic leaders to key dimensions of effective leadership in an academic health context. Drawing upon critical incidents derived from the experiences of academic health leaders, the cases and concepts presented in this book will explore connections to the leadership, communication, and higher education/academic health literatures and encourage readers to apply the content to their experience of leading in a challenging and complex environment.
Business and Technical Communication: A Guide to Writing Professionally provides a communication foundation for professionals in business and technical industries. This text aims to guide those whose roles do not exclusively require writing and editing but whose day-to-day responsibilities demand that they focus in technical or business careers in which a professional level of communication is required.
Business and Technical Communication: A Guide to Writing Professionally:
- includes the most critical communication-…
Understandable Business Statistics, Third Edition is precisely what the title implies; Basic Business Statistics that is presented in an understandable manner. The pedagogical approach allows the reader to understand why they are studying the material and how it will be relevant to their professional future. The twelve chapters cover all of the topics offered in a typical introductory business statistics course. Each chapter includes end of chapter matching questions, multiple choice questions, short answer essay questions, problem…
Our text, Exceptionality in School and Society: A Guide for Future Educators is written for a unique audience and may appear a bit different than some other popular and excellent textbooks on special education. We have tailored the design, content, and writing style for an audience of aspiring educators who need a text to give them a solid foundation rather than a comprehensive summary. Further, the text has been written to convey important concepts in a manner that is more practical and accessible to future educators with an emerging understanding of the…
Business Communication in a Technological World is an audience centered approach to communicating with various publics and receivers in multiple types of organizations. There is no doubt technology has shaped the professional landscape with ever-changing modalities and programs. As a result, users of technological communication are compelled to stay up-to-date or move over when it comes to creating understanding. This text works to provide solutions that are not trendy or soon-to-be outdated. Instead, the goal is to introduce common sense approaches to technology…
Written from the perspective of an educator with over 25 years of experience working with students receiving various levels of special education services, Planning, Writing, and Implementing an IEP: A Christian Approach goes far beyond completing paperwork and conducting meetings, and addresses the comprehensive nature of the IEP process.
In addition, the publication approaches the IEP process from a Christian perspective, reminding the reader to look at each IEP as an opportunity to serve a family by providing hope and a vision for the student’s education…
In Nature: A Site of Teaching, Learning, Healing, and Well-being, Dr. Chris Omni —affectionately known as The Health Hippie—invites us to reimagine what wellness truly means. Drawing from her acclaimed TEDx talk and her award-winning, internationally recognized dissertation Black Joy in Green Spaces, Dr. Omni reframes the commercialized notion of “self-care” and advances a simple, yet profound alternative: self-restoration.
Through storytelling, cultural memory, doctoral experiences, and eco-womanist practice, she guides readers along three interconnected…
Personal Finance offers a practical, approachable guide to understanding and managing personal finances with confidence. Designed to meet readers where they are, it connects everyday financial decisions to long-term outcomes, emphasizing real-life applications over complex jargon. Beginning with the “why” behind financial literacy, the book helps readers explore their personal values, goals, and decision-making habits before moving into core topics such as debt, taxes, budgeting, banking, and investing.
As the chapters progress, readers…
Foundations of Education and Diversity in American Schools describes and examines the foundations for education in U.S. schools. The text is designed to prepare readers with initial background information and knowledge about the system of education in the United States as well as how that system attempts to be responsive to the diversity represented across the United States.
The authors have organized the book by chapters and themes in order to better unpack the complexity of schooling in the U.S. Each chapter has its own perspective and its own style…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Developing a Special Education Program in a Christian School was written to provide a detailed plan and process to help educators in a Christian school to serve students with special needs. This book not only provides the “why,” but the “how” for implementing a special education program in a Christian school that adheres to legal and moral guidelines and serves students who have special education needs but want to learn from a Christian perspective.
Have you ever wondered why people commit crime? What about how the commonly held explanations for why people commit crime came to be?
From the Enlightenment Era, to current day, Evolutions in Criminological Theory provides a guide, and acts as a reference, for theories of crime and criminality. Each chapter opens with a historical context explaining historical themes and events that inspired the works of notable theorists and contributors in the fields of sociology, criminology, and criminal justice. Such theories essentially guide criminal…
In The Dream Home: How to Create an Intimate Christian Marriage, Drs. Elias and Denise Moitinho use the home as a metaphor for marriage, along with multiple analogies, to address the various areas of marriage in a creative way. They offer practical tips and relationship skills grounded on a solid biblical worldview to guide couples through the process of creating an intimate Christian marriage.
As someone who has taught both English and psychology, I found this book engaging and insightful. The juxtaposition of personal narrative and writing instruction made the book easy to read; all readers (students and teachers alike) will find this book helpful in developing voice, structure, and texture in their writing. It has earned its place on the shelf next to Anne Lamott, Natalie Goldberg, and Stephen King.
Leigh Boyd, Assistant Professor, Psychology
The Practice of Authentic Coaching: Models, Skills, and Organizational Applications
Unleash the transformational power of coaching in your organization by developing the one instrument that matters the most: yourself. Blending personal stories, client examples and practical tools, this book will help you embrace the essence of your own authentic and powerful self as you navigate various situations your clients face.
For thousands of years, money was a reliable measure of value, shaping economies and societies. America's founders too built a stable money system using only precious metals. But later politicians and bankers dismantled American money and replaced it with something far more fragile: credit money.
Cash, credit cards, electronic bank credits, and the like weaken in value over time and are not a trustworthy measure of economic value. The American credit money bubble, which has blown ever bigger for over 160 years, has been the cause of vast inflation, avoidable financial hardship, and…
Allie has been dreaming of getting a puppy for as long as she can remember. She imagines cuddly walks, playful games, and a loyal friend by her side. With Christmas approaching, Allie’s wish is simple but heartfelt: she hopes Santa will bring her the most special gift of all: a puppy to call her own.
As the holiday season unfolds, Allie’s excitement grows, and she learns that sometimes the magic of Christmas comes in the most unexpected ways. Full of warmth, hope, and holiday cheer, this story captures the joy of dreaming, the thrill of believing, and the love that comes with a furry…
A timely presentation of the most prominent ethical issues facing the use and design of software and artificial intelligence in the modern world. Technical language is kept to a minimum to be accessible to a wide audience, yet Christian Ethics in Computers, Software and Artificial Intelligence is designed to equip students and professionals in computer science, software engineering, and related fields to engage these issues in deep and practical ways that uphold time-honored values as embodied by Judeo-Christian principles. Includes thought provoking questions…
Christian Integration in School Counseling is a textbook unlike any other in today’s culture. It appears schools around the world are experiencing many challenges. Likewise, children and families around the world are also experiencing many challenges. The authors in this textbook believe school counselors are uniquely situated to help address some of these frontline issues children face in K-12 private, public, charter and Christian school settings. Irrespective of the setting, school counselors globally appear to be in a constant battle of trying to decide the…
Christmas with Carolina illustrates the story of a lovely pet who shared an unconditional love for her owner and family. Carolina, a delightful, gentle, and curious black cat, was able to bring during Christmas, her favorite time of the year, a part of her that only a pure-hearted animal is capable of conveying. Carolina displayed such inspiration that it not only brought joy to all but also created a new, tender tradition passed down to her owners’ children. This reveals to us that unquestioning devotion can be portrayed in the simplest of ways…
What do we as Christians believe? And why do we believe it? And are we confidently prepared to communicate and defend what it is we believe? These are the kinds of questions we will be answering together in our Christian Doctrine course here in the College of Christian Faith at Dallas Baptist University.
In your Course Lecture Outline Workbook you will find helpful, detailed outlines that go along with each of your instructor’s lectures. You will need to fill out these outlines as you observe and listen to each lecture and its accompanying PowerPoint presentation.…
The first edition of How Different Religions View Death and Afterlife earned widespread acclaim for its objective, thoughtful and practical explanation of the often confusing and troublesome subjects of death and afterlife. In the same tradition as the first, this new third edition presents a clear, concise and comparative overview of the teachings and the death beliefs of the largest and fastest-growing religions in North America.
This new fourth edition will be of enormous value to all readers who would like to obtain a better understanding of the various…
Connecting Christianity and Computer Science is a collection of computer science readings to serve students and faculty at Christian universities as a supplement to their computer science textbooks. This volume makes deep connections between Christ and computing. It is not a resource for superficially adding a “Christian component” to the classroom. In other words, it doesn’t advocate opening class with a prayer or asking a student to lead a devotion. Instead, it provides profound and meaningful connections. This work can be…
You are an educator. You do the most important job imaginable. You help students learn and grow so that they can flourish now and in the future. In a time when distress and disruption can make the work exhausting, this book reaffirms the human values at the core of true education: love and wisdom.
Here you'll renew your sense of how love and wisdom can shape every dimension of education. You'll revisit your own "why", your sense of mission and vision, what brought you to teaching in the first place. You'll be reminded that you are not alone, that you are meant to flourish in a…
TAKE A TRIP AROUND THE WORLD OF WINE
Wine Appreciation is a study of the history of global winegrowing, universal winemaking principles, and the economic and political impact of the wine industry as a vital part of modern agriculture. As a reader, you will visit notable wine regions from around the globe, including France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Portugal, Chile and Argentina, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, and of course the United States. Wine appreciation as an inspiring STEM education topic is…
The textbook, Social, Cultural, and Christian Integration in Counselor Education, was written by over 40 different authors from a wide range of cultural, ethic, and racial backgrounds from more than five institutions of higher education. Similarly, the editors also represent diversity in their social and cultural identities grounded in European, Asian, African, and Native American descent. This textbook aims to guide professional counselors who hold a Biblical worldview in integrating faith with contemporary counseling practices. The editors and authors emphasize…
The United States criminal justice system plays a key role in the maintenance of law and order and public safety in society. At its core, our American criminal justice system is tasked with upholding justice fairly and equitably while also ensuring responsibility and accountability for those who break the law. It is also responsible for advocating for and protecting the innocent and underserved, promoting peace, and fostering a peaceful society. For those of us who are Christians, these functions are our duties and keep us deeply connected to the characteristics and heart of Christ and His…
Igniting the Spark: Activating Your Creative Mind is a book about the field, application and practice of creativity. This book is geared toward students and is designed to help them understand from a theoretical and practical perspective what it means to be a creative person and live a creative life. Creativity is defined as "using the imagination to make something new". The chapters focus on a list of concepts that the authors believe are central to the cultivation of a creative mindset. The book begins with the concept of openmindedness and describes how being…
Educators face many challenges each day in their classrooms, and it is clear they want to address these challenges to improve the learning environment for themselves and their students. But what can be done to guide this improvement process and become Agents of Change? Teacher inquiry is the key. It is through the inquiry process in-service and pre-service teachers can become active participants in improving what happens in their classroom.
This book, Agents of Change, outlines the inquiry process starting with the first chapter…
This book, Educational Leadership: Authentic Case Studies for Today’s Leaders, was created as one part of a larger philosophical project at Austin Peay State University. Teachers across the state of Tennessee needed a pipeline to educational leadership that removed the barriers of proximity, time, and finances that prevented excellent teachers from pursuing principal licensure. In 2020, the Eriksson College of Education endeavored to address each of these hurdles for educators in our state. We reimagined our MAED Educational Leadership Studies program such that it…
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, or for those with general curiosity for the subject, The Sociological Vision offers a glimpse into the fascinating, revelatory, and occasionally fun world of sociology. Consider it as a “sampler platter” for the study of human…
"REActivate independence in lab learning! Organic chemistry REActivities (Second Edition) is a lab workbook designed to be student-guided and not instructor taught. Students are encouraged to self-guide, and interact with the instructor to answer questions and request help where needed.
Independent inquiry is encouraged as students must read the worksheets and follow the instructions step-by-step as they go along.
During the labs, students will have time to:
Practice:
When learning techniques for the first time, students will…
Planet Earth is a wonderful place! It is the only object in the universe where everything necessary for life, as we know it, exists. All the clean air, clean water, good soil, and systems for handling "waste" operate on their own - day in and day out. Up until now, we haven't even had to know how they work. For the most part, they just function as we go about living our lives.
Unfortunately, the human impact on our global environment has gotten so large, we must now learn how our planet works. That is why Make Earth Sustainable Again (MESA) was written. It is the story of how our…
This book provides information on how exceptional learners are present in every school and at all grade levels. These exceptional learners include students with disabilities, gifted and twice-exceptionalities. Educational leaders and educators must know the needs, legal requirements and best practices in serving these students. Each chapter presents different elements of the what, why, and how concerning the needs of exceptional learners and supports that must be present to help them grow to reach their potential. At the conclusion of each chapter are several suggested discussion…
Many have dreams of playing in front of sold-out shows and looking out at the sea of faces that are dancing and singing to music. Chris Knauer, a music aficionado, a former DJ, and keyboardist delineates the musical perseverance and achievements of playing in a band that opened for a successful 70's & 80's soft-rock duo. In his autobiography, Play Something For Me, My Musical Exploration Chris puts into words his creativity side, and brings to life his interests, and dedication of his entire music connection. Chris'…
The book Right from the Start is intended to introduce developing athletes to essential mental and behavioral skills that support personal growth and performance. Targeted primarily at youth and adolescent athletes and performers, this book also serves as a valuable resource for family members, coaches, and sport psychology professionals who play a crucial role in a young athlete’s development and fostering a supportive environment for their athletes.
The book is structured to provide clear and engaging explanations of foundational and performance-based…
2025 International Impact Award for Inspirational Memoirs
Dr. Christopher Gardner’s journey to Sierra Leone, his passion for developing a hybrid leaning school system in the northern part of the country, and the friendships that were created along the way, make this compelling story a once in a lifetime experience. At the center of the story were the relationships formed by the author, their shared passions for the anticipated GenHybrid Systems project, and the courage of the Salonian people to embrace their freedom and to live life to the fullest…
Introduction to Visual Communication is creating a solid foundation for entry level design students to grasp the fundamentals of visual communication and essential graphic design principles. Dr. Gardner is showcasing real world collateral design examples to better illustrate the complexities of composition and balance or typography and hierarchy to create visual flow. Introduction to Visual Communication enlightens the reader on key differences between print and digital design. A strong focal point is image optimization, utilization of web safe…
In a world where fitting in is the norm, one sock named Ben and his band of rebellious friends embark on a journey to discover the true meaning of belonging. Ben, feeling out of place, finds comfort in the unlikeliest of companions, a colorful crew of mismatched socks!
Together, they explore a magical world, facing whimsical challenges and uncovering hidden truths. Can they unravel the age-old mystery of what it means to truly be a match?
Dive into this heartwarming tale of friendship, magic, and the undeniable power of being unique…
As both counselor educators and deeply committed followers of Christ, we recognize the need more than ever to integrate a Christian perspective on issues in the professional counseling field. The primary motivation for this book is to empower faith-based CACREP-accredited counseling programs to integrate robust Christian principles and values into the counseling profession while upholding and honoring the ethical standards outlined in the American Counseling Association's Code of Ethics. This work comprises the perspectives of 55 contributing…
Over the years, both Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli have spoken about the lobbying profession and Ray has operated his successful Lobbying 101 and Lobbying 201 courses for more than a decade. They both have shared many insights and real-life stories about the legislative and lobbying processes in Sacramento.
It is often said that what we do in California leads the nation, for good or bad, and how that policy is made is important. So, Ray and Chris decided to put together a textbook from leading practitioners on the ground that they know would provide an engaging read for students…
Let's face the facts. Between the hustle and bustle of public schools, the shortage of mentor teachers, and the theory-based instruction of most graduate school programs, alternatively licensed teachers are forced to learn the practical components of teaching on the battlefield called the classroom. Because the average 2nd career teacher lacks the practical skills to properly set up their classroom, they quickly find themselves plagued with academic and behavioral problems long before they know what to do with them. Sadly, this generally marks the beginning of the end for far too many of…
Applied Cognitive Psychology: A Christian and Ethically Integrated Approach investigates the principal theories and contemporary scientific findings in perception, memory, and thought, including sensations, attention, knowledge representation, problem-solving, reasoning, language, information processing, decision-making, creativity, and intelligence. It also focuses on disorders of memory, perception, and cognition, as well as strategies for improving these processes across development. The neural basis underlying these processes is emphasized in…
Congratulations! You've decided to become a teacher. You might still have some doubts and questions. That's normal. We all do when we start on this journey. This text will help you sort through your questions, determine your mission and vision, and take a deep dive into the wonders of teaching and learning. Here you'll find out how love and wisdom can shape every dimension of your teaching, from your understanding of learning to your classroom management strategies to your ability to include and empower all students. You'll learn to see every student through a strengths-based, asset-based…
Jesus said that the greatest commandment is to love God and love others. While much of the secular social and emotional learning (SEL) focuses on the elevation of self, Growing with One Another focuses on teaching students to grow in their relationship with Christ and with others. Drawing from the 50+ “One Another” passages in the New Testament, Drs. Groves and Coley engage research-based and data-driven SEL literature from the lens of a Christian worldview. The result is a trusted resource for Christian educators to study and implement an SEL plan that is in…
The central premise of Lifespan 360: Christian Perspectives on Human Development is to examine the human being from conception to death while focusing on the biological, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual changes that occur throughout the lifespan. As a research-centered book, it may serve as a core text that draws upon the methods and key principles of several fields in psychology in terms of their application to childhood, adolescence, emerging adulthood, middle adulthood, late adulthood, and death and dying. Every effort has been made to create a text…
Why is this book titled Story (by) Design? Here is the simple but not so obvious or apparent truth. The success of any story depends on a balance of two key elements. One is on the rightness and accuracy as told within the given story. Two is how a particular story is functional, shaped, and guided by the key insights of the overall design.
So, the reasoning as stated in the title [and truth] of this book, goes like this: story is the right brain, primarily creative. The left brain oversees design, and focuses, for example, on math, logic, chess-…
Introduction to Counseling: Integration of Faith, Professional Identity, and Clinical Practice provides a comprehensive introduction to the profession and faith integration. The publication helps students understand how to be and think like an ethically responsible Counselor who is also a Christian and sought an education, which included a Christian worldview.
Introduction to Counseling: Integration of Faith, Professional Identity, and Clinical Practice:
- is not focused on training Christian counselors. Rather, it is…
"Music, Poetry & Dancing Died: The Famine Killed Everything.
The Bad Times (An Drochshaol) is a new graphic novel set during the Great Hunger, a disaster precipitated by the failure of the potato crop, but exacerbated by the inadequate policies of the British government and the cruelty and opportunism of some landowners and merchants. It takes place between 1846 and 1849.
The Bad Times is based on the experiences of three young adults, Dan, Brigit and Liam, who are close friends, and their loyal dog, Cœ. When the story commences, in late summer…
In the practical publication California Lobbying Manual: A Practitioner's Guide to Lobbying and Advocacy in California, there are 58 authors who have contributed chapters to explain the lobbying business in and around California’s State Capitol. The authors have built upon an earlier version of this book, titled “A Practitioner’s Guide to Lobbying and Advocacy in California.” Because this revised and greatly expanded book is really more like a “how to manual,” the authors decided to call it just that. This handbook contains over 90 chapters,
The…
Toots the Tulip is having trouble making friends in the valley where he lives. The bees won’t play with him, and the other tulips don’t include him. Until one day a new visitor comes to the valley...
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Eighth Edition Now Available!
The information in Oklahoma Government and Politics: An Introduction helps to create educated and informed citizens and perhaps educated and informed civic leaders as well. A culmination of articles written by experts on Oklahoma government and politics, the publication examines cultural and Constitutional contexts of Oklahoma, the legislative and executive branches of government, the state court system, tax system, education system, and much more.
In addition, the…
Geared for 4- to 8-year-olds, Home Is Where the Heart Is tells the story of a homeless man and a homeless cat who find comfort in one another. Teachers and families can use this book to begin conversations about homelessness, loneliness, and the important role that animals can play in companionship. This book can also be used to begin discussing how we should treat homeless people and homeless animals.
California’s political and election laws have been in place for decades and there is an extensive number of statutes and appellate court decisions in these areas. The state’s political laws began in earnest with the voters’ adoption of Proposition 9 in 1974, which established the Political Reform Act (PRA) in the Government Code. California’s elections laws are contained in their own volume of the Codes – the Elections Code – with hundreds of sections.
In putting together this casebook, like in other areas of California law, there are just too many topics to cover. While most…
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This concise compendium examines money laws, economics, and ethics from Biblical antiquity to the digital economy. The few other related academic works typically proceed from the unfounded assumptions that money laws, economics, and ethics – and money itself – are only evolving tokens of subjective preferences.
Money Law, Economics, & Ethics presents the opposing view, shared by most policymakers and economists until 1861: money issued and used apart from sound money laws and…
Designing for the Modern Web is a comprehensive guide for aspiring designers navigating the complexities of web design. Through clear instruction and insightful guidance, Dr. Gardner empowers readers to overcome challenges and cultivate both technical skills and creative thinking. By seamlessly integrating marketing, usability, branding, and web analytics, this book offers a holistic approach to modern design practice. Dr. Gardner's emphasis on bridging the gap between technical proficiency and artistic expression ensures that readers not only learn the mechanics…
Spiritual and religious beliefs are often central to a person’s worldview, or the lens through which we view all of life. These beliefs are shaped over the course of time and influenced by our life experiences, significant relationships, and the values espoused by the cultures and systems we live and grow up in. Our spiritual and religious beliefs tend to provide meaningful answers to life’s big questions while our affiliation with spiritual/religious groups often provide us with life purpose and meaningful relationships. It is no wonder that many people seeking help for mental,…
Introduction to Psychology from a Christian Worldview is an introductory Psychology textbook designed to familiarize students with the science and practice of Psychology while also equipping them to critically analyze research and theory. In addition to presenting research and theory in the major subfields of Psychology, this text also presents students with a Biblical foundation from which to evaluate research and grow in their understanding of human behavior. Students are encouraged to explore what the Bible says on different psychological…
The 12 Days of Christmas and the Women & Recipes Who Inspired my Love for Baking shares pictures, memories, and recipes of the women who shaped the life and talents of author Julie Mueller. Starting out as an office tradition over a decade ago, Julie began sharing holiday treats with her coworkers in the business days prior to Christmas. Soon, the “Twelve Days” became part of the holiday experience. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced employees to work remotely, Julie found the beloved…
Leadership in Digital Contexts features research-informed ideas, strategies, and guiding reflection questions that will encourage readers to explore the dynamics of leadership in an increasingly globalized and mediated world.
Four central ideas provide a foundation for this text:
- Communication theory provides a productive and appropriate lens through which to explore the complexities of leadership in a digital context.
- While many factors associated with the study and practice of leadership are consistent across situations and contexts,…
Anthropology & the Global World: An Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology presents a global perspective on humanity and on human culture, poverty, exploitation, work, beliefs, and the primary institutions that make up human societies. The text takes a traditional approach to chapters, presenting a range of anthropological topics typical to the study of social and cultural anthropology. The aim is to introduce students to the discipline while sensitizing readers to human differences, cultural diversity, global inequities, impacts of colonization,…
Corporate and Social Responsibility: Road Map for a Sustainable Future, second edition, highlights the social and environmental importance of corporate actions.
The book outlines how corporate social responsibility and sustainability ideas align with a corporation’s purpose and can create firm value, foster…
Living and Working in the Digital Age: A Digital Fluency Handbook guides students through what it means to be digitally fluent. Students will learn the roles that technical proficiency, digital literacy, and social competence play in building their digital fluency, as well as what it means to participate ethically and responsibly in the digital world.
Through practical examples and an exploration of various digital tools, students can develop the skills to intuitively select and adaptively use digital technologies in…
Game Changer: Exploring Christ-Centered Critical Thinking Skills is curriculum written to teach students the skills they need to approach their thought processes from a biblical and Christ-centered approach. Students will learn to collect data, analyze data, search for the truth, and think for themselves with the Bible as their guide. Students are bombarded with information, much of which is inaccurate, misleading, and even hurtful. This curriculum is designed to teach students to think critically and make wise decisions based on evidence.
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This textbook is designed to make learning to speak, write, and understand German an effective, time-efficient, and engaging process.
Included are vocabulary, grammar, listening, writing, and speaking exercises to prepare you for assessments as well as to equip you for simple communication with German speakers at home and abroad.
Additionally, and most importantly, this book includes ways to share the Gospel with German natives and other German speakers. Throughout the text, you will find information…
This curriculum is designed to teach students the skills they need to approach their thought processes from a biblical and Christ-centered perspective. Students will learn to collect data, analyze data, search for the truth, and think for themselves with the Bible as their guide.
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