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Learn by doing with Bell's THE U.S. CONGRESS: A SIMULATION FOR STUDENTS, Second Edition, where you step into the role of House of Representatives member and engage in role-playing activities to understand the inner workings of Capitol Hill. As you join a political party, write legislation, craft strategies to shepherd...

Providing an intriguing overview of the fundamental principles of the American legal system, Schubert's INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM, 12th edition, uses current cases to illustrate the major functions of U.S. law. This student-friendly resource equips you with a general understanding of American substantive and procedural law --...

Combining emerging trends, challenges and ethical considerations with current research, Milakovich/Gordon's PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN AMERICA, 12th edition, gives you a behind-the-scenes look at day-to-day operations of government administrative agencies as it examines policies and procedures across various levels of U.S. government. The most current concerns in public administration are analyzed...

A longtime student favorite, Anderson/Moyer/Chichirau's bestselling PUBLIC POLICYMAKING explains public policy fundamentals by emphasizing the process behind the creation of legislation. As you examine each individual step of the policymaking process -- from policy formation and budgeting to implementation and impact -- you will gain a thorough understanding of how...

Using a process-writing approach, Krueger/Fauvel's TACHES D'ENCRE: FRENCH COMPOSITION, 5th edition, helps you master your writing skills, find your voice in written French and -- ultimately -- become a confident author. Organized in a workbook format, this third-year composition text is written entirely in French, except for the introductory chapter....

Gain a clear understanding of the basic principles of learning and behavior and how you can apply this information to better understand and improve today's world with Powell/Honey/Symbaluk's INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR, 6E. This engaging, student-friendly behavioral approach to psychology uses examples derived from both animals and humans to...

Discover the importance of industrial and organizational psychology in everyday life with Aamodt's INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: AN APPLIED APPROACH, 9E. This updated edition presents the latest developments and technology in use as the award-winning author balances recent research and proven theory with practical application. You master critical skills as you analyze...

Examine the psychology behind women and gender with the engaging narrative and latest research in Matlin/Foushee's best-selling THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN AND GENDER, 8E. This well-written comprehensive introduction is known for its balanced scholarship, readability and inclusion of intersectional and LGBTQIA+ perspectives. The authors demonstrate a genuine interest in and...

Examine learning through an evolutionary lens as Chance/Furlong's LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR, 8E demonstrates how learning has evolved as a biological mechanism to aid in survival. This clear, engaging presentation embraces a scientific approach to studying behavior with updated content, numerous learning features and current examples to capture your interest and...

Learn how and why culture influences mental processes and behaviors in humans with Matsumoto/Juang/Hwang's market-leading CULTURE AND PSYCHOLOGY, 7E. This edition provides current, insightful take-away knowledge and information as updates address each major area of psychology from a cross-cultural perspective. Using today's most relevant theory and the latest research, this...

Gain a strong understanding of the issues, forces and outcomes that shape individuals into the people they become as you study the captivating content in Kail/Cavanaugh's HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: A LIFE-SPAN VIEW, 9E. This comprehensive, yet succinct, narrative offers a rich description of all life-span stages, tracing development from conception through...

Barlow/Durand/Hofmann's PSYCHOPATHOLOGY: AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO MENTAL DISORDERS, 9th edition, is the perfect text to help you succeed in your psychopathology or abnormal psychology course! The authors -- all internationally recognized experts in the field -- show you how psychological disorders are rooted in multiple factors: biological, psychological, cultural, social,...

Engaging and thoroughly updated, Solberg/Bertrand/Dugas' CONTROVERSES, 4th edition, presents timely and provocative issues that are important to the French and francophone world -- and relevant to today's learners. This student-centered, advanced intermediate French program is built around the goals of the ACTFL proficiency standards and French thought. Ideal for the...

Make powerful connections between what you're learning now and the skills you'll need for your future with Ellis' BECOMING A MASTER STUDENT: MAKING THE CAREER CONNECTION, 17th edition. Helping you successfully bridge the gap between college and career, tools like Career Connection, Practicing Critical Thinking and the Discovery and Intention...

Current through the most recent Supreme Court term, Belmas/Shepard's MAJOR PRINCIPLES OF MEDIA LAW, 2023, delivers a comprehensive summary of the latest additions, changes and developments in communication law. The text focuses on the issues most critical to media law. Helping you truly engage with the material, student-friendly features include...

Learn how to plan, draft, revise, format and produce professional documents and graphics in today's global workplace with Kolin's SUCCESSFUL WRITING AT WORK, 12E. This inviting, easy-to-read approach provides detailed writing guidelines using numerous real examples. Revisions ensure a diverse and inclusive approach to writing, while new coverage examines the...

Thoroughly examine how microeconomic principles apply to health care delivery and its policies with Henderson's insightful HEALTH ECONOMICS AND POLICY, 8E. Updates and expanded content help you explore the changing nature of health care, the social and political sides of issues and the future of health care delivery and finance...

Ideal for anyone who has never programmed, McMullen/Matthews/Parsons' READINGS FROM PROGRAMMING WITH JAVA uses a beginner's approach that combines conceptual content with rich examples and hands-on learning activities. Straightforward and student friendly, it emphasizes fundamental computer concepts from a Java programming approach in a clear presentation with little technical jargon....

Ideal for anyone who has never programmed, McMullen/Matthews/Parsons' PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON uses a beginner's approach that combines conceptual content with rich examples and hands-on learning activities. Straightforward and student friendly, it emphasizes fundamental computer concepts from a Python programming perspective using a clear presentation with little technical jargon. Modules introduce...

Discover the power of learning calculus with the intuitive, discovery based, problem-solving approach found in Stewart/Kokoska’s CALCULUS: CONCEPTS AND CONTEXTS, 5th Edition. This easy-to-read, updated edition is designed using the latest learning principles to remove typical barriers to learning. The carefully planned, inclusive learning experience provides new guided, step-by-step explanations...

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND CURRICULUM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, Twelfth Edition, is written for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of creative and aesthetic development, the importance of arts experiences in childhood, supporting creativity in children, expanding creative approaches to teaching and integrating creativity across the curriculum. Whether you're an early...

Considered the profession's ideal learning resource, DIRECT SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE: THEORY AND SKILLS, Eleventh Edition, prepares you for effective real-world practice. Packed with case examples, illustrations and relevant learning experiences from the authors and other social work practitioners, the text integrates the major theories and skills needed for contemporary direct...

Now you can better understand and prevent disease transmission in today's clinical settings with the logically organized, current coverage in Rodriguez's MICROBIOLOGY FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS, 3E. Updated content, meaningful case studies, learning features and supporting visuals help you explore the fascinating relationship between complex human systems and the microscopic world...

Nilsen's WEEK BY WEEK: PLANS FOR DOCUMENTING CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT, 8th Edition, provides an overview of accepted observation and recording methods, including examples and guidance about the advantages and disadvantages of each. Each chapter summarizes a developmental domain to focus your observation skills as you practice a specific recording method. These...

Packed with hands-on tips, Beaver/Wyatt's EARLY EDUCATION CURRICULUM: A CHILD'S CONNECTION TO THE WORLD, 8th Edition, shows you how to conduct observations and assessments, plan and implement a curriculum, set up an inclusive child-centered environment, plan developmentally appropriate activities in 11 subject areas and use technology in early learning programs....

Practical and up-to-date, TECHNICIAN'S GUIDE TO PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS, Seventh Edition, provides you with the most comprehensive introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) available on the market today. Written by professionals with experience in industrial automation, the text covers each topic in a way that makes even complex material easy to...

Pharmacology in Nursing focuses on the use of medications within the healthcare environment in Australia and New Zealand. The text helps you understand medications and how they act on the various body systems and its disorders. It also highlights the need for nurses to understand the science behind medications alongside...

Supporting Education is the handbook for anyone who works with qualified teachers in a role supporting the education and development of school children. Supporting Education, 4e is designed for the Certificate III in School Based Education Support CHC30221 and Certificate IV in School Based Education Support CHC40221 qualifications. It provides...

Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice provides you with key concepts and practical information that you will use in your study of human resource management. A range of contemporary regional and international examples are included alongside detailed coverage on the future of work and emerging issues in human resource management....

Essential Guide to Fitness has been written for the Certificate III in Fitness. When you’ve successfully completed your course, the qualification is your pathway to work as an aqua exercise instructor, group exercise instructor, gym instructor or multi-skilled fitness instructor in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure, and community...