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Back to the Lake (Fifth Edition): A Reader And Guide For Writers
by Thomas CooleyA balance of excellent model readings and writing advice that builds students’ skills with rhetorical patterns A “thorough and engaging writing guide for students who need direction and encouragement” (Matt Byars, instructor at Lubbock Christian University), Back to the Lake shows students the connections between smart writing strategies and effective model essays. Robust and practical writing advice—with innovative templates to get started writing—is supported by interesting readings arranged by rhetorical mode and written by a mix of classic, contemporary, and student writers. Now with a new chapter on “Elements of the Essay”; a new modes chapter on “Analysis” covering critical and process analysis; and almost 50 percent new readings. Now available in a more interactive ebook version that takes student reading to the next level with questions that help them check their comprehension as they read. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
The Human Past (Fifth Edition): World Prehistory And The Development Of Human Societies
by Chris ScarreA more diverse author team brings a fresh perspective to a comprehensive text With the most diverse author team to date, the Fifth Edition brings new specialists, new research, and new perspectives to the field, connecting our present to the past in a more equitable and representative way. Careful reconsideration of each chapter’s level of detail resulted in a book that is 13% briefer, but which remains a comprehensive authority on world prehistory, with each chapter written by leading experts on that region.
Archaeology (Ninth Edition): Theories, Methods, And Practice
by Colin Renfrew Paul Bahn Elizabeth DeMarraisStill authoritative, now thoroughly updated by new co-author Elizabeth DeMarrais This authoritative survey of archaeological practice takes a unique approach by launching each chapter with an important question that archaeologists consider. In this edition, new co-author Elizabeth DeMarrais, an expert in the archaeology of the Americas, introduces recent discoveries and advances in methodology, analysis, and interpretation, paying special attention to the contributions of women, people of color, and Indigenous communities, and to how the discipline is changing amid calls for decolonization and diversification.
The Norton Reader (Sixteenth High School Edition)
by Joseph Bizup Melissa A. Goldthwaite Anne FernaldThe Norton Reader: 100 Ways to Inspire Your Students to Think, Write, and Reflect Stimulating. Entertaining. Fresh. A treasure trove. These are just some of the words reviewers use to describe the Sixteenth Edition of The Norton Reader. Essays on timely issues and enduring ideas will welcome and engage students, and trusted introductions, notes, and question prompts provide the support they need. With nearly 50 new selections from today’s most influential and exciting voices (24 in the Shorter Edition), four new chapters, and enhanced digital tools, the Sixteenth Edition offers students a dynamic and flexible suite of resources to foster close reading and confident writing. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
Doing Ethics (Seventh Edition): Moral Reasoning And Contemporary Moral Issues
by Lewis VaughnDiscover the #1 introductory ethics textbook Doing Ethics by Lewis Vaughn is a Swiss Army knife for courses in introductory ethics. Instructors love that it combines the benefits of a moral theory primer, a handbook on moral reasoning, and an applied ethics anthology in one inexpensive volume. Throughout the text, clear writing and remarkably effective pedagogy reinforce core concepts and invite students to think critically about the material. InQuizitive—Norton’s easy-to-use learning tool—sharpens students’ understanding of moral reasoning fundamentals and prepares them to engage with real-world issues. New InQuizitive questions focus on the Seventh Edition’s updated coverage of the moral issues facing today’s students.
Macroeconomics (Sixth Edition)
by Charles I. JonesJones’s Macroeconomics helps students understand our interconnected world. The COVID-19 pandemic and the shocks of the 2007–2009 global financial crisis show how linked economies have become. While continuing to feature the strongest coverage of growth in the market, Jones now examines our global, interconnected economy with examples from the COVID-19 recession, the Great Recession, and other worldwide events. Students can reinforce their understanding of key concepts through Check Your Understanding questions with rich, answer-specific feedback, written by Chad Jones himself, in the Norton Illumine Ebook. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
The Human Story (First Edition): An Introduction To Anthropology
by Alexandra Brewis Amber Wutich Cindi SturtzSreetharan Kelly Knudson Christopher StojanowskiThe only true four-fields introduction to anthropology The Human Story is the first general anthropology textbook written by award-winning scholars and teachers from all four of the discipline’s subfields. In each chapter, the authors weave perspectives from cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and linguistic anthropology into an engaging narrative, inviting students to think anthropologically about themselves and the world around them.?By emphasizing contemporary research from a diverse cast of anthropologists, the authors provide students with a uniquely holistic, balanced, and up-to-date view of the discipline. To provide students with the most effective possible learning experience, a dynamic media package features a Norton Illumine Ebook with animations and Anthropology in 3D models. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
Social Computing and Social Media: 16th International Conference, SCSM 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14704)
by Adela Coman Simona VasilacheThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2024, held as part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, which took place in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29–July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The SCSM 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Designing, developing and evaluating social media; user experience and user behavior in social media; AI and language models in social media; Part II: Social media in learning, education and culture; social media in business and ecommerce; Part III: Computer-mediated communication; social media for community, society and democracy.
Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population: 10th International Conference, ITAP 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14726)
by Jia Zhou Qin GaoThis two-volume set LNCS 14725-14726 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population (ITAP 2024), held as part of the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2024 (HCII 2024), was held as a hybrid event in Washington DC, USA, during June/July 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2023 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The ITAP 2024 conference offers a broad range of relevant disciplines and domains to exchange 1) research contributions on older people's abilities and competencies, needs and requirements, and attitudes and behavioral patterns in relation to IT use; 2) innovative ideas, practices, and experiences related to the design, operation, and evaluation of IT applications, systems, and services for older people.
Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality: 16th International Conference, VAMR 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14707)
by Gino Fragomeni Jessie Y. C. ChenThis three-volume set LNCS 14706-14708 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The VAMR 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: : Perception, Interaction and Design; User Experience and Evaluation. Part II: Immersive Collaboration and Environment Design; Sensory, Tangible and Embodied Interaction in VAMR. Part III: Immersive Education and Learning; VAMR Applications and Development.
Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction: 18th International Conference, UAHCI 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14698)
by Margherita Antona Constantine StephanidisThis three-volume set LNCS 14696-14698 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The UAHCI 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: User Experience Design and Evaluation for Universal Access; AI for Universal Access. Part II: Universal Access to Digital Services; Design for Cognitive Disabilities; Universal Access to Virtual and Augmented Reality. Part III: Universal Access to Learning and Education; Universal Access to Health and Wellbeing; Universal Access to Information and Media.
HCI International 2024 Posters: 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2114)
by Gavriel Salvendy Margherita Antona Constantine Stephanidis Stavroula NtoaThe seven-volume set CCIS 2114-2120 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29–July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The posters presented in these seven volumes are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: HCI Design Theories, Methods, Tools and Case Studies; User Experience Evaluation Methods and Case Studies; Emotions in HCI; Human Robot Interaction. Part II: Inclusive Designs and Applications; Aging and Technology. Part III: eXtended Reality and the Metaverse; Interacting with Cultural Heritage, Art and Creativity. Part IV: HCI in Learning and Education; HCI in Games. Part V: HCI in Business and Marketing; HCI in Mobility and Automated Driving; HCI in Psychotherapy and Mental Health. Part VI: Interacting with the Web, Social Media and Digital Services; Interaction in the Museum; HCI in Healthcare. Part VII: AI Algorithms and Tools in HCI; Interacting with Large Language Models and Generative AI; Interacting in Intelligent Environments; HCI in Complex Industrial Environments.
Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics: 21st International Conference, EPCE 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14692)
by Don Harris Wen-Chin LiThis two-volume set LNAI 14692–14693 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, EPCE 2024, held as part of HCI International 2024,held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 - July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The papers included in the HCII-EPCE two-volume set were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Cognitive Processes and Performance in High-Stress Environments; Decision-Making Support and Automation. Part II: Engineering Psychology and User Experience; Human Factors in Aviation.
HCI International 2024 Posters: 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part IV (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2117)
by Gavriel Salvendy Margherita Antona Constantine Stephanidis Stavroula NtoaThe seven-volume set CCIS 2114-2120 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2024, held in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29–July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The posters presented in these seven volumes are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: HCI Design Theories, Methods, Tools and Case Studies; User Experience Evaluation Methods and Case Studies; Emotions in HCI; Human Robot Interaction. Part II: Inclusive Designs and Applications; Aging and Technology. Part III: eXtended Reality and the Metaverse; Interacting with Cultural Heritage, Art and Creativity. Part IV: HCI in Learning and Education; HCI in Games. Part V: HCI in Business and Marketing; HCI in Mobility and Automated Driving; HCI in Psychotherapy and Mental Health. Part VI: Interacting with the Web, Social Media and Digital Services; Interaction in the Museum; HCI in Healthcare. Part VII: AI Algorithms and Tools in HCI; Interacting with Large Language Models and Generative AI; Interacting in Intelligent Environments; HCI in Complex Industrial Environments.
Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population: 10th International Conference, ITAP 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14725)
by Jia Zhou Qin GaoThis two-volume set LNCS 14725-14726 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population (ITAP 2024), held as part of the 26th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2024 (HCII 2024), was held as a hybrid event in Washington DC, USA, during June/July 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2023 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The ITAP 2024 conference offers a broad range of relevant disciplines and domains to exchange 1) research contributions on older people's abilities and competencies, needs and requirements, and attitudes and behavioral patterns in relation to IT use; 2) innovative ideas, practices, and experiences related to the design, operation, and evaluation of IT applications, systems, and services for older people.
Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality: 16th International Conference, VAMR 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14708)
by Gino Fragomeni Jessie Y. C. ChenThis three-volume set LNCS 14706-14708 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29 – July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The VAMR 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Part I: : Perception, Interaction and Design; User Experience and Evaluation. Part II: Immersive Collaboration and Environment Design; Sensory, Tangible and Embodied Interaction in VAMR. Part III: Immersive Education and Learning; VAMR Applications and Development.
The Personality Puzzle (Ninth Edition)
by David C. FunderThe ultimate reading and active learning experience for personality science. The Personality Puzzle is heralded as the book that helps students think critically about the science of personality and find joy in the journey through David Funder’s unparalleled writing. New for the Ninth Edition, The Personality Puzzle introduces the latest scientific research and relevant social media applications, with a focus on the exciting work of underrepresented psychologists today. Student learning moves online with a new, assignable, interactive ebook that engages students with active learning opportunities. Students will be able to analyze their own personalities through online Try for Yourself surveys and assess their reading through Check Your Understanding questions that provide retrieval practice in every section. InQuizitive adaptive assessment rounds out the lesson, using research-proven techniques to help students “lock in” what they learn.
Earth Science (Third Edition): The Earth, The Atmosphere, And Space
by Stephen Marshak Robert RauberIntroducing the exciting science of earth systems Leading authors in their respective fields, Stephen Marshak (physical geology) and Robert Rauber (atmospheric science) bring decades of teaching and research experience to this remarkable textbook and media package.?Earth Science, Third Edition, connects today’s learners with the science of earth systems. Accessible explanations, extraordinary visuals, and rich, versatile media resources help students appreciate how earth science matters in their lives, communities, and careers.
The Norton Sampler (Eleventh Edition): Short Essays For Composition
by Thomas CooleyA variety of short, diverse essays relevant to students’ lives—for an affordable price An engaging collection of 70 short essays organized by the rhetorical modes all writers use: narration, description, comparison, and more. Readings on diverse experiences and perspectives make The Norton Sampler a book students enjoy reading, and brief, practical writing advice helps them learn. One-third of the readings are new—including two new thematic clusters on technology and censorship—and the Eleventh Edition includes a new chapter on “Analysis.” Now available in a more interactive, assignable ebook that takes student reading to the next level with Check Your Understanding questions to encourage comprehension as they read. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
The Real World (Ninth Edition): An Introduction To Sociology
by Kerry Ferris Jill SteinThe most relevant textbook for today’s students The Real World is the best-selling book for the introductory course because students love it. In every chapter, Ferris and Stein use examples from everyday life, the media, and pop culture to get students thinking sociologically and to show the relevance of sociology to their relationships, jobs, and the future of society. Innovative and assignable Data Workshops give students a chance to apply theoretical concepts to their own lives and get hands-on experience with the tools of social science. New Theory in Everyday Life interactives in the Norton Illumine Ebook, along with Check Your Understanding questions with answer-specific feedback and rich multimodal tools such as short video clips and Dynamic Data Figures, support students as they develop their sociological imaginations. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
Framing America (Fifth Edition): A Social History Of American Art
by Frances K. PohlThe most socially conscious introduction to American art, now even more inclusive. With its sweeping continental perspective, Frances Pohl’s Framing America has long been hailed as the most progressive introduction to the history of American art, from prehistory to the present. The Fifth Edition builds on that reputation, increasing the diversity of artists and other Americans represented, and foregrounding the role Native Americans, African Americans, and immigrants from around the world have played both in producing and inspiring American art.
Gateways to Drawing (Second Edition): A Complete Guide
by Stephen CP GardnerFlexibility for any drawing course and every student Designed to guide your students—whether in the studio or online, in a one- or two-semester course, from beginning through intermediate drawing, both art majors or non-majors, in fine art, design, or applied art. From basic setup and choice of materials to self-critique and evaluation of drawings, this adaptable guide covers the full drawing sequence. Abundant, full-color illustrations provide inspiration and showcase a diversity of media and artists.
The Family (Fourth Edition): Diversity, Inequality, And Social Change
by Philip N. CohenLearn the story—and the sociology—behind the data about today’s families Now the #1 book for the course, Philip Cohen’s The Family is an accessible, data-driven introduction to contemporary sociological thinking on families. Drawing on his expertise as a sociologist, demographer, and teacher, Cohen uses data to elucidate key trends in family life and to show how the story of today’s families is a story of diversity, inequality, and social change. A new Norton Illumine Ebook for the Fourth Edition brings this story to life through embedded Check Your Understanding questions with rich answer-specific feedback, Story Behind the Numbers animations, and new Dynamic Data Figures that help students develop their data literacy skills while learning about the biggest trends in family life. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
Archaeology Essentials (Fifth Edition): Theories, Methods, And Practice
by Colin Renfrew Paul Bahn Elizabeth DeMarraisStill authoritative, now thoroughly updated by new co-author Elizabeth DeMarrais This authoritative survey of archaeological practice takes a unique approach by launching each chapter with an important question that archaeologists consider. In this edition, new co-author Elizabeth DeMarrais, an expert in the archaeology of the Americas, introduces recent discoveries and advances in methodology, analysis, and interpretation, paying special attention to the contributions of women, people of color, and Indigenous communities, and to how the discipline is changing amid calls for decolonization and diversification.
The Webs of Humankind (Seagull Second Edition) (Vol. Volume 1): A World History
by J. R. McNeillGive your students a bird’s-eye view of world history McNeill’s The Webs of Humankind offers a refreshingly clear view of world history through the lens of connective “webs” of interaction—along which trade, religious beliefs, technologies, pathogens, and much else traveled. Instructors have hailed McNeill’s approach as “integrative” and “accessible,” and students call the book “easy-to-absorb” and “fun to read.” In response to helpful instructor feedback, McNeill has made the Second Edition easier to fit into the standard two-term sequence, with more emphasis on the kinds of connections and comparisons that world history instructors want students to make. He also dramatically expanded primary source offerings and strengthened coverage of Indigenous peoples throughout. Students have flocked to the affordable ebook—and with the Second Edition, this format will provide increased support through embedded assessment and engaging author videos. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.