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Gardner's Art through the Ages: A Global History

by Fred S. Kleiner

Notable to the 13th edition of this celebrated textbook is the upgrading of a large percentage of the images around which the text is based. Professors accustomed to the 12th edition will be relieved to learn that the content and its organization have not been altered. The volume includes online access to a site where students can find flashcards, visual compare and contrast examples, links to Google earth coordinates, interactive maps, video clips, and practice tips, among other study aids. The art of western Europe, which was the basis for the original Gardner History, is now interspersed with chapters on the art and architecture of South and Southeast Asia, China and Korea, Japan, Oceania, Africa, the Islamic world, and Native American art. Many maps and inset boxes, as well as an accompanying fold-out timeline are included. Earlier editions are cited in Resources for College Libraries. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

An Introduction to Policing

by John S. Dempsey Linda S. Forst

Aimed at students considering a career in law enforcement, this textbook offers an insider's look at the policing profession. Topics discussed include (for example) the organization of police departments, the representation of minorities in today's police forces, the role of computers in policing, and the debate surrounding community policing. Most chapters in the fourth edition feature a "Guest Lecture" by a practitioner addressing a key issue in law enforcement. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)

Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior

by Dennis Coon John O. Mitterer

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Introduction to Psychology

by Rod Plotnik Haig Kouyoumdjian

Like reading a magazine-not studying from a text-Plotnik's PSYCHOLOGY, EIGHTH EDITION will draw you in and show you how visual and exciting the study of psychology can be. Rod Plotnik's modular, visually-oriented approach to the fundamentals of psychology makes even the toughest concepts engaging and entertaining. Incorporating the latest research updates, the text breaks concepts down into small, easily digested chunks that give you and great flexibility how you approach and study the subject. This Eighth Edition expands upon Plotnik's commitment to helping you learn. For instance, For instance, "Learning Links" features in the text connect you to the newly updated PowerStudy 3. 0 CD-ROM. In addition, you can access the Book Companion Website that includes personalized Self-Study Assessments-giving you even further assistance in reviewing and prioritizing study time for maximum effectiveness.

Liberty, Equality, Power: A History of the American People

by John M. Murrin Paul E. Johnson James M. Mcpherson Alice Fahs Gary Gerstle Emily S. Rosenberg Norman L. Rosenberg

Integrating social and cultural history, this college textbook tells the political story of a country that, over a relatively brief period, transformed itself into the most powerful nation on earth, and explores the role of power in shaping American politics, society, and economics. The fifth edition adds a final chapter on Presidents Clinton and Bush. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Perrine's Literature: Structure, Sound, and Sense

by Thomas R. Arp Greg Johnson

The 10th edition of this long-established and esteemed anthology for undergraduate courses contains 100 new selections. After a 60-page introduction to writing about literature, chapters in the fiction section cover plot and structure, characterization, theme, point of view, symbol and allegory, and humor and irony. Chapters in the poetry section cover denotation and connotation, imagery, figurative language, musical devices, and patterns. Chapters in the drama section cover the nature of drama, realistic and nonrealistic drama, and tragedy and comedy. Concepts in each chapter are illustrated with works by established writers of the past and present. Discussion questions and suggestions for writing are included for each selection. Arp is affiliated with Southern Methodist University, and Johnson, with Kennesaw State University. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Perrine's Sound and Sense: An Introduction to Poetry (12th Edition)

by Greg Johnson Thomas R. Arp

The book works to balance the classic with the contemporary, to represent a wide diversity of poets, and to emphasize the importance of the close reading of poetry as the avenue to enjoy and appreciate it. Although there are many flourishing approaches to poetry and its effects, we believe that the initial step must be understanding the elements of poetry through which it presents itself. This book is addressed to the student who is beginning a serious investigation of poetry. We have attempted to offer that student a sufficient grasp of the nature and variety of poetry, some reasonable means for reading it with appreciative understanding, and a few primary ideas of how to evaluate it. One important principle established in the earliest editions is the need for conciseness and compactness, so that the book will have a friendly, welcoming appeal and will not seem daunting in its comprehensiveness. In matters of theory, in an introductory textbook some issues are undoubtedly simplified, but none we hope seriously so, and some more sophisticated theoretical approaches have had to be excluded in the interests of space. Another principle is that the elements of poetry are presented in a progression in which each new topic builds on what preceded it. The separate chapters gradually introduce the student to the elements of poetry, putting the emphasis always on how and why: How can the reader use these elements to get at the meaning of the poem, to interpret it sensibly, and to respond to it adequately? Why does the poet use these elements? What values have they for the poet and reader?

Psychology: Themes and Variations

by Wayne Weiten

A more concise version of the introductory psychology text offering thorough coverage of the major theories (and controversies) in the field today. The focus is on ideas rather than facts, integrating research and application in the areas of biological behavior concepts, sensation and perception, consciousness, conditioning, memory, language and thought, intelligence and psychological testing, emotion, human development, personality theory, stress, psychological disorders, psychotherapy, and social behavior. Includes very jazzy color photographs and illustrations. Paper edition (unseen), $48.75. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Western Civilization

by Jackson J. Spielvogel

The goal of this undergraduate text is to present a balanced work in which political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military aspects of Western civilization are integrated into a chronologically ordered synthesis. The latest research on social history and women's history is integrated, rather than isolated in separate chapters. For this seventh edition, Spielvogel (The Pennsylvania State University) adds material reflecting current scholarship on everything from the Neolithic Age to the war in Iraq, and including considerable new material on the impact other parts of the world have had on the West. Pedagogical features include boxes of primary source documents, detailed chronologies, illustrated timelines, chapter outlines, critical thinking questions, and a glossary. The text's updated color maps feature detailed captions. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)

Business Math

by Robert A. Schultheis Raymond M. Kaczmarski

BUSINESS MATH provides comprehensive coverage of personal and business-related mathematics. In addition to reviewing the basic operations of arithmetic, students are prepared to understand and manage their personal finances, as well as grasp the fundamentals of business finances. Basic math skills are covered in a step-by-step manner, building confidence in users before they try it alone. Spreadsheet applications are available on the Data CD and a simulation activity begins every chapter. Chapters are organized into short lessons for ease of instruction and ease of learning.

Business Principles and Management

by James L. Burrow Brad Kleindl Kenneth E. Everard

BUSINESS PRINCIPLES AND MANAGEMENT 12E provides an introduction to business management concepts and principles in a realistic, investigative, and enriching manner. Business Operations are approached from the entrepreneurial and management perspective. All the functions of business management are covered extensively, including the use of technology and communication as tools of business. Explore the global dimension of business and possible career opportunities.

Century 21™ Computer Applications and Keyboarding, Comprehensive, Lessons 1-150

by Jack P. Hoggatt Jon A. Shank

Provide students with the best in keyboarding education from the proven keyboarding leader--now stronger than ever! This latest edition helps to prepare students for a lifetime of keyboarding success with a complete family of proven solutions updated for a new decade of business challenges. Students tap into the latest keyboarding technology, learn to master computer applications, and increase communication skills with the proven presentation from this best-selling text. Trust the leader who has taught more than 85 million to type--now bringing 100 years of publishing experience and a century of innovations together in a complete line of keyboarding solutions for you.

Century 21™ Computer Keyboarding: Essentials, Lessons 1-75

by Jack P. Hoggatt Jon A. Shank

Century 21 Computer Keyboarding gives you what you are looking for in a one semester course on new key learning, document formatting and word processing. This text is a combination of 50 lessons of key learning/ technique mastery and 25 lessons on word processing/document formatting.

Century 21™ Plus: Computer Applications with Document Formatting

by Jack Hoggatt Jon Shank Karl Barksdale

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Contemporary Economics

by William A. Mceachern

McEachern, an economist and teacher, provides an introductory textbook on economics that explains related theory, events, and institutions by using timely real-world examples. Each of the National Content Standards of the National Council on Economic Education is covered. Two new chapters in this edition discuss personal finance, specifically consumer responsibilities and protections and managing money. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Digital Desktop Publishing

by Susan E. L. Lake Karen Bean

Using a non-software-specific approach, this richly illustrated textbook teaches students the fundamentals of digital desktop publishing. Sample topics include importing graphics, understanding character spacing, using color, and designing newsletters. Information about designing for the Web is incorporated throughout the text. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)

Digital Multimedia: The Business of Technology

by Susan E. L. Lake Karen Bean

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DigiTools: Technology Application Tools

by Karl Barksdale Jack P. Hoggatt Jon A. Shank

DIGITOOLS is a one-semester course that reflects a new direction being taken in keyboarding. It not only includes the standard teaching methods for learning to type and format documents, but also covers computer applications such as word processing, presentations, speech recognition, database and spreadsheet, and the Internet.

Economic Education for Consumers

by Roger Leroy Miller Alan D. Stafford

This textbook helps high school students to become informed consumers and prepares them to make wise financial decisions. Sample topics include choosing a career, filing taxes, budgeting expenses, using credit, and investing for the future. Among the pedagogical features is a capstone project in which students incorporate course material into a comprehensive lifespan plan for achieving their personal goals. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)

Investigating Your Career

by Ann K. Jordan Lynne T. Whaley

Many states now require or recommend a semester length career course before graduating to high school. This gives students the opportunity to direct their attention toward an area of interest that might develop into a career path and to identify high school and college course offerings related to their career choices. Investigating Your Career, 2e helps students: Identify their passions, talents, values, and goals. Investigate the 16 career clusters with an eye toward their future. Learn critical success skills such as how to budget their money, the value of credit, and how to manage their time. Use practical planning and decision-making tools to develop a personal career plan. Practice the education search skills and job search skills needed to implement their career plan.

Investigating Your Career (Second Edition)

by Ann K. Jordan Lynne T. Whaley

By beginning your planning now, you will have a better chance for future success and happiness. Career success starts with your passions, attitude, talents, and heart.

Investing in Your Future

by National Association of Investors Corporation

This practical and accessible guide explains the benefits of long-term investment, illustrates how to evaluate mutual funds and corporations, and walks through the stock selection guide developed by BetterInvesting. The worksheets and career advice suggest the book could also be used in community college courses. The second edition devotes an entire chapter to stock selection. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Managing Your Personal Finances

by Joan S. Ryan

Challenges students with vocabulary exercise, review questions, problem-solving activities, financial check-ups, and template disk activities.

Marketing

by Charles W. Lamb Joseph F. Hair Carl Mcdaniel

New edition of a text that introduces the key principles of marketing. Lamb (business, Texas Christian U. ), Joseph F. Hair (Entrepreneurship Institute, Louisiana State U. ) and Carl McDaniel (marketing, U. of Texas) present 20 chapters that discuss the world of marketing; analysis of marketing opportunities; product, distribution, promotion, and pricing decisions; and technology driven marketing. The included CD-ROM features two new video cases, PowerPoint slides, E-Marketing planning worksheets, practice quizzes, and supplemental Competitive Intelligence information, and other material. Annotation c. Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)

The Office: Procedures and Technology

by Mary Ellen Oliverio William R. Pasewark Bonnie R. White

Textbook for technical or business college courses on basic skills.

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