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Economics
by Gary E. ClaytonThe nation's number one economics program. Economics: Principles & Practices is the only program with full coverage of the new economy and the impact of the digital revolution. It is correlated to the National Standards and, in addition to having current statistics and news events, this program has updated diagrams, charts, maps, photos, and illustrations.
Economics
by Campbell R. Mcconnell and Stanley L. BrueThe sixteenth edition is accompanied by and integrated with a phenomenal new enhancement, Discover Econ with Paul Solman Videos that brings to economics education an entirely new level of excellence and excitement not possible in earlier editions. This new program which consists of video tutorials by Paul Solman, interactive exercises and testing promises to set a new standard in the ease and excellence of economics instruction.
Edge
by Hampton-BrownInteractive reading selections, ample practice with vocabulary, reading and literary analysis skills.
Edge
by David W. Moore and Deborah J. Short and Michael W. Smith and Alfred W. TatumFull-color, interactive reading selections, ample practice with vocabulary, reading and literary analysis skills.
Elementary Statistics
by Ron Larson and Betsy FarberElementary Statistics: Picturing the World, Sixth Edition, provides stepped out instruction, real-life examples and exercises, and the use of technology to offer the most accessible approach. The authors carefully develop theory through strong pedagogy, and examples show how statistics is used to picture and describe the world. In keeping with the premise that students learn best by doing, it includes more than 210 examples and more than 2300 exercises, to make the concepts of statistics a part of students' everyday lives.
Environment
by Jay Withgott and Scott Brennan"Environment: The Science Behind the Stories" is an introductory textbook that uses case studies and real data to demonstrate the role of science in identifying and solving pressing environmental problems. The book integrates case studies into the body of the text to provide a contextual framework for the science readers are learning. With only 22 chapters, this book avoids the encyclopedic approach of other textbooks on the market. A panoramic view of environmental science and issues, including the important policy, economic, and ethical issues behind the scientific ones. For college instructors, students, and anyone interested in environmental science and issues.
Environmental Science
by Daniel B. Botkin and Edward A. KellerUpdated and revised to include the latest research in the field, the new Sixth Edition of Environmental Science continues to present a balanced analytical and interdisciplinary approach to the field. This approach equips readers with a solid scientific background in environmental science, so they can think through environmental issues and make their own decisions. Five central themes are weaved throughout the book: Human Population Growth, Sustainability, A Global Perspective, An Urban World, and Science and Values.
Environmental Science
by Daniel B. Botkin and Edward A. KellerAn introductory textbook that presents the most important concepts in the study of the environment from an analytical and interdisciplinary perspective, and encourages students to formulate their own thoughts about environmental problems. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc. , Portland, Or.
Environmental Science A Global Concern
by William P. Cunningham and Mary Ann Cunningham and Barbara Woodworth SaigoColor photos and diagrams illustrate this text for undergraduate students with little or no science background. Material is divided into five sections on environmental science and ecological principles; population, economics, and environmental health; food, land, and biological resources; physical resources; and society and the environment, emphasizing the global environment, a holistic approach, and sustainable development. This third edition contains new boxes on current topics including electromagnetic fields and biotechnology. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc. , Portland, Or.
The Essay Connection
by Lynn Z. BloomTHE ESSAY CONNECTION is a provocative, timely collection of rhetorically arranged essays by professional and student writers. It stimulates critical thinking on ethical, social, and political issues, enabling students to make connections and write with an informed viewpoint. Essays range from the personal to the scientific and cover a variety of modes--narration, process analysis, comparison and contrast, and persuasion--to prompt students' interest in different disciplines and genres. Professionally written essays (by scientists, economists, and journalists, among others) as well as student essays inspire and motivate students. Unlike excerpts found in other readers, most essays are printed in their entirety, thus serving as better models for student writing. Throughout the text, Bloom offers practical, clear advice on writing that complements the essays. Rich visuals, fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction provide a full set of models to bolster critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. The tenth edition offers 22 new selections to stimulate students' interest. An argument casebook as well as new visuals, poems, and works of creative nonfiction and fiction build on the strengths of previous editions. Material on the Book Companion Website strengthens students' writing and reading comprehension skills.
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology (4th Edition)
by Frederic H. Martini and Edwin F. BartholomewThis textbook is designed as an introduction to the specialized terms, basic concepts, and principles important to an understanding of the human body. It helps students place information in a meaningful context and develop their problem-solving skills. Thr text uses a learning system that simplifyies the processes of teaching and learning anatomy and physiology. The Visual Introduction outlines the pieces that make up our specific teaching framework and shows the many learning aids that are built into this text. The Fourth Edition also provides students and instructors with new media that will benefit their learning and teaching.
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
by Elaine MariebEssentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Eighth Edition continues to set the standard for A&P texts by helping readers better visualize and understand the structure and function of the human body. New information on hot topics like DNA fingerprinting, bone implants for children, stem cell research, and obesity draws readers into the material. Elaine Marieb's clear and friendly writing style emphasizes the relevance of anatomy and physiology to readers' lives and careers. It clarifies concepts, defines key terms, and offers just the right balance of anatomy, physiology, and clinical coverage to make the content complete without being overwhelming.
Explorations in Economics
by David A. Anderson and Alan B. KruegerAre you taking Economics because it was a required course or because you are interested in learning more about the economy? Either way, learning how to use the Explorations in Economics program effectively will help you achieve success in the class and in life. Each chapter in the book is divided into two to four short modules.
Expository Reading and Writing Course
by California State University (CSU) Expository Reading and Writing Course Advisory CommitteeThe reading selections in this collection form the basis of the CSU Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC). The course is designed to foster critical thinking through a rhetorical approach to reading and writing.
From Slavery to Freedom
by John Hope Franklin and Evelyn Brooks-HigginbothamFrom Slavery to Freedom remains the most revered, respected, and honored text on the market. The preeminent history of African Americans, this best-selling text charts the journey of African Americans from their origins in Africa, through slavery in the Western Hemisphere, struggles for freedom in the West Indies, Latin America, and the United States, various migrations, and the continuing quest for racial equality. Building on John Hope Franklin's classic work, the ninth edition has been thoroughly rewritten by the award-winning scholar Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham. It includes new chapters and updated information based on the most current scholarship. With a new narrative that brings intellectual depth and fresh insight to a rich array of topics, the text features greater coverage of ancestral Africa, African American women, differing expressions of protest, local community activism, black internationalism, civil rights and black power, as well as the election of our first African American president in 2008.
Fundamentals of Physics (7th edition)
by David Halliday and Robert Resnick and Jearl WalkerNo other book on the market today can match the 30-year success of Halliday, Resnick and Walker's Fundamentals of Physics! In a breezy, easy-to-understand style the book offers a solid understanding of fundamental physics concepts, and helps readers apply this conceptual understanding to quantitative problem solving. This book offers a unique combination of authoritative content and stimulating applications.
Gateways to Democracy
by John G. Geer and Wendy J. Schiller and Jeffrey A. SegalNIMAC-sourced textbook
Geography Alive! Regions and People
by Diane HartGeography is a field of study that tries to make sense of the world around us. It helps us understand how people, places, and environments came to be and how they affect each other. When geographers look at something on Earth, they ask questions. Where is it? Why is it there? How did it get there? How does it affect the people living there? How does it affect the natural environment in this area? That "something" could be as ordinary as a nearby factory. Or it could be as extraordinary as a distant, fire-belching volcano. To answer such questions, geographers look at the world in spatial terms
Glencoe Economics
by Roger Leroy MillerThe book makes the study of economics accessible and exciting. The program is reader-friendly text, resources for all ability levels, and easy-to-use technology. In addition to current statistics and news events, this program has updated diagrams, charts, maps, photos, and illustrations. In-depth coverage of the new economy and the impact of the digital revolution are included, along with features from "BusinessWeek" and exclusive analysis and information from "Standard & Poor's.
Glencoe Precalculus, Common Core Edition
by John A. Carter and Gilbert J. Cuevas and Roger DayNIMAC-sourced textbook