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Myers' Psychology for the AP Course
by David G. Myers and C. Nathan DeWallWith an undeniable gift for writing, David Myers will lead your students on a guided tour of psychological science and poignant personal stories. This ground-breaking text is correlated directly to the AP (R) course. Whether you are new to AP (R) Psychology or have many years under your belt, this uniquely AP (R) book program can help you achieve more.
Economics
by Rubb SumnerEconomic Principles: A Business Perspective leverages student fascination with business by drawing clear connections between fundamental economic theory and the business decisions that students—whether they are future CEOs, small business owners, managers, or independent workers—will make in their careers.
Macroeconomics
by N. Gregory MankiwMankiw’s Macroeconomics has been the number one book for the intermediate macro course since the publication of the first edition. It maintains that bestselling status by continually bringing the leading edge of macroeconomics theory, research, and policy to the classroom, explaining complex concepts with exceptional clarity. This new edition is no exception, with Greg Mankiw adding emerging macro topics and frontline empirical research studies, while improving the book's already exemplary focus on teaching students to apply the analytical tools of macroeconomics to current events and policies
Psychology of Sex and Gender
by Susan R. BurnsPsychology of Sex and Gender also includes the necessary coverage of what is considered foundational to the understanding of sex and gender and issues, but much more time is spent on the current research and implications that guide our present understanding of the topics. The majority of the research cited is recent, covering important topics like PTSD and women in the military, research on sex and gender differences in the use of opioids, differences in neural responding in men based on sexual orientation, the evolving portrayal of female characters in video games, and the varying socialization of normative masculinity across cultures.
The Social Animal
by Elliot Aronson and Joshua AronsonA landmark text that maintains its relevance and unique approach edition after edition, The Social Animal offers a brief, compelling introduction to modern social psychology. Through vivid narrative, lively presentations of important research, and intriguing examples, Elliot Aronson probes the patterns and motives of human behavior, covering such diverse topics as terrorism, conformity, obedience, politics, race relations, advertising, war, interpersonal attraction, and the power of religious cults.
Julien’s Primer of Drug Action
by Robert M. Julien and Claire D. Advokat and Joseph E. ComatyJulien’s Primer of Drug Action continues to evolve side by side with the field it covers providing a thoroughly up to date look at psychotherapeutic and recreational drugs, including the latest research and the newest formulations.
The thoroughly updated 14th edition features:
New coverage of opioids of abuse, and drugs used to treat of opioid dependence and opioid overdose.
New research on the use of marijuana to treat Alzheimers, PTSD, and Epilepsy.
New coverage of pharmacological, physiological, and psychoactive effects of synthetic marijuana including its toxicity.
New research on Cannabidiol (CBD) and its therapeutic uses
New research of the efficacy of antipsychotics to treat dementia, Parkinson’s, bipolar, OCD, PTSD,
New research on hallucinogenics for the treatment of various disorders including MDMA for the treatment of PTSD, Psilocybin for treatment of depression and end-of-life anxiety, and Ayahuasca to treat psychiatric disorders
The use of genetic testing to predict effectiveness of antidepressant treatment
New research on the use of ketamine for the treatment of depression
Thinking About Psychology
by Blair-Broeker ErnstWritten by a distinguished team of teachers, this fourth edition of Thinking About Psychology reflects up-to-date DSM-5 content and research, emphasizes psychology as a science, answers goal-oriented guiding questions, and provides a vast amount of assessment opportunities for students to regularly test their understanding.
Students are sure to be engrossed by the engaging and conversational tone of authors Charlie Blair-Broeker and Randy Ernst, who have a combined 54 years of high school teaching experience and have led Psychology workshops in more than 30 states!