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Designing Commercial Interiors
by Christine M. PiotrowskiPractical, comprehensive resource for commercial interior design, covering research, execution, safety, sustainability, and legal considerations Designing Commercial Interiors explores the entire design process of commercial projects from planning to execution to teach the vital considerations that will make each project a success. This book delivers a solid understanding of the myriad factors in play throughout designing restaurants, offices, lodging, retail and healthcare facilities. Updates to the newly revised Fourth Edition include changes to office space design to promote flexibility, post-pandemic considerations for work and interior design, the latest industry certification requirements, sustainable design considerations. and safety/legal codes. Updated supplemental instructor’s resources, including a revised instructor’s manual with sample test questions and exercises are available on the companion website. A list of terms fundamental to each chapter has also been added at the end of each chapter. Other topics covered in Designing Commercial Interiors include: A thorough review of relevant design and research skills and methods How the global marketplace shapes designers’ business activities Product specification principles, WELL, and LEED certification and credentials Accessible design in facilities, elements of evidence-based design, and adaptive reuse Project manager responsibilities, working with stakeholders, and special considerations for executive-level clients Project delivery methods, including design-bid-build, design-build, and integrated design Designing Commercial Interiors is an authoritative and complete reference on the subject for university and community college students in programs related to interior design and those preparing for the NCIDQ exam. The text is also valuable as a general reference for interior designers less familiar with commercial interior design.
The Go-to-Market Cheat Code: The Secret to Unlocking B2B Growth
by Justin Gray Josh WagnerUnlock the timeless secrets to building strong business partnerships based on the foundation of trust In The Go-to-Market Cheat Code: The Secret to Unlocking B2B Growth, award-winning entrepreneur Justin Gray and seasoned executive Josh Wagner deliver a research-rich and example-based exploration of why trust and relationships are the true foundation of every thriving business, and how you can build, maintain, and leverage trust in your own business dealings to gain an edge over competitors. This book avoids flash-in-the-pan trends and focuses instead on timeless proven principles that can help you scale your organization to the next level. Backed by a wealth of research and case studies, this book provides all of the practical tools readers need to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Readers will learn about topics including: The “digital mask” and how it has influenced the starting point of trust in any business relationship The perfect enterprise sales cycle and customer journey to get results without rushing through crucial trust-building stages Culture, customers, and context, and how the joining of these three elements creates a perfect business relationship The Go-to-Market Cheat Code: The Secret to Unlocking B2B Growth is a timely, essential read for all executives and founders seeking to understand the importance of trust in business relationships and unlock the secret to stronger, more lucrative business partnerships.
Global Waste Management
by Pradeep Kumar Brajesh KumarGlobal Waste Management raises awareness among readers about industrial application-based problems by encouraging self-evaluation and verification processes related to waste creation and its minimization. While other books discuss the “Do’s and Don’ts” of waste-related issues, our aim is to inspire readers to brainstorm solutions by providing appropriate data integrated with human values. This outstanding new volume highlights the relationship between human activities and their effects on ecology and the environment in the form of waste, including e-waste, industrial waste, radioactive waste (generated during medical treatment and diagnosis, the refining of radioactive materials, operations of nuclear power plants, and through weapons of mass destruction), and micro- and macro-plastic waste. Specifically targeting higher education levels—those teaching, studying, or conducting research on waste generated through various sources—this volume covers the outcomes of waste generation and its management. It draws on the experiences, practices, teachings, and leadership of academia, industry experts, process plant engineers, and researchers. This book is a collective effort to provide essential information on values and ethics, case studies, and the implementation of regulations from national and international governing bodies related to waste and the environment. It offers plausible solutions for the significant amounts of waste generated annually by the sectors mentioned.
Solving, Resolving, and Dissolving Philosophical Problems: Essays in Connective, Contrastive and Contextual Analysis
by P. M. HackerEquips readers with the intellectual tools required to tackle perennial philosophical problems Solving, Resolving, and Dissolving Philosophical Problems is addressed to all who are interested in philosophical questions. It presupposes little philosophical knowledge, only curiosity and an open mind. It demands a willingness to learn not doctrine but method, and the courage to suspend judgement and to challenge received ideas. Advocating the method of the 3 C-s: Connective, Contrastive, and Contextual Analysis, the book demonstrates the method by putting it to work — examining fifteen salient philosophical questions that concern all thinking people. It is organized thematically into four parts. Part I introduces questions in philosophy of psychology (the nature of the mind; the mind/body problem; the nature of consciousness and its demystification; knowledge of other minds). Part II deals with epistemological questions (knowledge, belief; memory; imagination, thinking; dreaming). Part III deals with value (the roots of morality; the nature of good and evil; the need for a secular conception of the soul; happiness). The application of the method in the essays produces striking, original and unanticipated results that will give readers pause. The final part of the book articulates in detail the methodology of the 3 C-s exemplified by the fifteen essays and defends it against objections. Solving, Resolving, and Dissolving Philosophical Problems: On the Methodology of Connective, Contrastive, and Contextual Analysis is an excellent textbook for undergraduate students in introductory philosophy courses alongside more advanced scholars, as well as an invaluable resource for educated general readers with an interest in philosophical methodology.
Zen and the Art of Digital Transformation: Leading a Mindful Redesign of the Digital Enterprise
by Sara TeitelmanLearn practical methods for reducing technology overload and related employee burnout at your organization In Zen and the Art of Digital Transformation: Leading a Mindful Redesign of the Digital Enterprise, veteran digital transformation consultant, Sara Teitelman, MPH, shares her proven process for improving the state of an organization’s enterprise technology in ways that boost employee happiness and productivity. Grounded in best practices from human-centered design, knowledge management, and change management, these methods will help organizations of all sizes assess the performance of their digital tools and develop a phased plan of action for decluttering their digital landscape and realizing the full value of their IT investments. Importantly, it is these same actions that will position organizations to make best use of the growing collection of highly sophisticated, AI-driven capabilities that will soon be part of every workplace. Case studies and downloadable templates developed over hundreds of successful client projects are included to help readers immediately put the concepts presented to work. In this book, readers will learn how to: Assess the current state of their enterprise technology and uncover the ways that it is hindering productivity and employee satisfaction Quantify and reduce IT spend on recurring software subscriptions Address IT system overlap and duplication to streamline business processes and reduce user confusion Provide employees with clear guidelines and training on use of their enterprise digital tools Involve people from across the organization in technology decision-making to reduce inter-departmental friction and uncover synergies The antidote to an issue plaguing nearly every modern enterprise, Zen and the Art of Digital Transformation is an essential guide for all business leaders, executives, and managers seeking to tame their enterprise IT landscape and pave the way to higher employee satisfaction and a healthier bottom line.
Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food That Isn't Food
by Chris van TullekenNew York Times Bestseller International Bestseller Finalist for the 2024 IACP Award for Food Issues & Matters An Economist Best Book of 2023 • One of Smithsonian's Ten Best Books About Food of 2023 • A Financial Times Best Food and Drink Book of 2023 • A New Yorker Best Books of 2023 So Far • A Goodreads Choice Awards 2023 Nominee • An NPR 2023 "Books We Love" Pick A manifesto to change how you eat and how you think about the human body. It’s not you, it’s the food. We have entered a new age of eating. For the first time in human history, most of our calories come from an entirely novel set of substances called Ultra-Processed Food. There’s a long, formal scientific definition, but it can be boiled down to this: if it’s wrapped in plastic and has at least one ingredient that you wouldn’t find in your kitchen, it’s UPF. These products are specifically engineered to behave as addictive substances, driving excess consumption. They are now linked to the leading cause of early death globally and the number one cause of environmental destruction. Yet almost all our staple foods are ultra-processed. UPF is our food culture and for many people it is the only available and affordable food. In this book, Chris van Tulleken, father, scientist, doctor, and award-winning BBC broadcaster, marshals the latest evidence to show how governments, scientists, and doctors have allowed transnational food companies to create a pandemic of diet-related disease. The solutions don’t lie in willpower, personal responsibility, or exercise. You’ll find no diet plan in this book—but join Chris as he undertakes a powerful self-experiment that made headlines around the world: under the supervision of colleagues at University College London he spent a month eating a diet of 80 percent UPF, typical for many children and adults in the United States. While his body became the subject of scientific scrutiny, he spoke to the world’s leading experts from academia, agriculture, and—most important—the food industry itself. But more than teaching him about the experience of the food, the diet switched off Chris’s own addiction to UPF. In a fast-paced and eye-opening narrative he explores the origins, science, and economics of UPF to reveal its catastrophic impact on our bodies and the planet. And he proposes real solutions for doctors, for policy makers, and for all of us who have to eat. A book that won’t only upend the way you shop and eat, Ultra-Processed People will open your eyes to the need for action on a global scale.
Breakneck: A Captivating Novel of Suspense (An Arliss Cutter Novel #5)
by Marc CameronA train ride through the austere beauty of Alaska&’s icy wilderness becomes a harrowing fight for survival at the Gateway to the Arctic in the thrilling new Arliss Cutter adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of TOM CLANCY POWER AND EMPIRE. "Cameron&’s novels hook you from the first line, cement your eyes to the page, and grip your heart in a vice. I can&’t think of another writer whose work I admire more." —William Kent Krueger &“Looking for authentic action, suspense, drama, and mystery? Look no further than U.S. Marshals Service veteran Marc Cameron whose thrillers capture the visceral nature of life in the trenches as only one who has lived it truly can.&” —Jack Carr Off the northeast coast of Russia, the captain and crew of a small crabbing vessel are brutally murdered by members of Bratva, the Russian mafia. The killers scuttle the vessel off the coast of Alaska and slip ashore. In Washington, DC, Supreme Court Justice Charlotte Townsend prepares for a trip to Alaska, unaware that a killer is waiting to take his revenge—by livestreaming her death to the world. In Anchorage, Alaska, Deputy US Marshals Arliss Cutter and Lola Teariki are assigned to security detail. Lola is tasked with guarding Justice Townsend&’s teenaged daughter while Cutter provides counter-surveillance. It&’s a routine assignment until the mother and daughter decide to explore the Alaskan wilderness on the famous Glacier Discovery train. Hiding onboard are the Chechen terrorists, who launch a surprise attack. While they seize control of the engine, Cutter manages to escape with Justice Townsend by jumping off the moving train—and into the unforgiving wilderness.&“Cameron&’s books are riveting page-turners.&” —Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author&“One hell of a book. Sharply drawn characters, intense action scenes, and a captivating narrative result in a white-knuckle thrill ride.&” —Simon Gervais, former RCMP counterterrorism officer and bestselling author of The Last Protector&“Great action in a colorful setting. This is fun!&” —Kirkus STARRED Review
When I Waked, I Cried To Dream Again: Poems
by A. Van JordanA dynamic, moving hybrid work that celebrates Black youth, often too fleeting, and examines Black lives lost to police violence. In this astonishing volume of poems and lyric prose, Whiting Award–winner A. Van Jordan draws comparisons to Black characters in Shakespearean plays—Caliban and Sycorax from The Tempest, Aaron the Moor from Titus Andronicus, and the eponymous antihero of Othello—to mourn the deaths of Black people, particularly Black children, at the hands of police officers. What do these characters, and the ways they are defined by the white figures who surround them, have in common with Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin, and other Black people killed in the twenty-first century? Balancing anger and grief with celebration, Jordan employs an elastic variety of poetic forms, including ekphrastic sestinas inspired by the photography of Malick Sidibé, fictional dialogues, and his signature definition poems that break down the insidious power of words like “fair,” “suspect,” and “juvenile.” He invents a new form of window poems, based on a characterization exercise, to see Shakespeare’s Black characters in three dimensions, and finds contemporary parallels in the way these characters are othered, rendered at once undesirable and hypersexualized, a threat and a joke. At once a stunning inquiry into the roots of racist violence and a moving recognition of the joy of Black youth before the world takes hold, When I Waked, I Cried to Dream Again expresses the preciousness and precarity of life.
Make a Pretty Sound: A Story of Ella Jenkins—The First Lady of Children's Music
by Traci N. ToddOnce upon a time, children's music was just Mother Goose, nursery songs, and lullabies. And then came Ella Jenkins.Ella Jenkins is an American folk singer and living legend dubbed "The First Lady of Children’s Music." For nearly 70 years, she has been writing and performing music that has entertained and engaged generations of young listeners. In Make a Pretty Sound, Ella’s life and legacy are captured in vibrant sights, sounds, and stories that leap right off the page. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Chicago, Ella grew up loving music of all kinds—the call-and-response of Cab Calloway, the exciting rhythms of Moroccan and Indian records spun in a local record shop, the bluesy notes her uncle teased from his harmonica. She listened to music from around the world, and no matter what language it was in, she could feel what it meant—the bridge in understanding and feeling that music offers from one heart to another. When she began working with children, she knew just what to do. She knew music would offer children a kinetic learning experience that engaged them physically, verbally, and empathetically, creating community out of song. Soon, she was recording her own albums and became an international star. In these beautifully illustrated pages, Ella’s journey—from the gritty streets of Chicago to the classrooms where she found her calling to an opportunity to raise her voice for freedom alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., to the spotlight of the world’s stage—is rhythmically, joyfully, brilliantly illuminated. For readers familiar with Ella Jenkins or new to her work, this nonfiction picture book offers a treasury of inspiration that touches on American history, civil rights, cultural awareness, and the incredible power of music.A LIVING LEGEND: Drawing on personal interviews the author conducted with Ella and her manager, this is Ella’s story told in her own words. For all who have felt the impact of her work in children's programming, in classrooms, and in their homes, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore the legacy of an artist who offers children the gift of music and the gift of knowing that another human heart reaches out to theirs. LYRICAL TEXT AND ART: Rhythmic text and colorful illustrations celebrate the musicality of Ella's life and convey the singular joy that is found in the sharing of music! BEAUTIFUL GIFT BOOK: With extraordinary writing and beautiful art, this book makes a perfect present for any young reader who loves music, biographies, or both.Perfect for: Fans of Ella Jenkins Parents, teachers, and caregivers of children who love music Teachers and librarians looking for a great picture book biography Anyone interested in multicultural music for kids Readers who enjoy the Little People, BIG DREAMS and Who Is/Who Was biography series Gift givers looking for a children’s music book for birthday, holiday, or any celebratory occasion
Wild and Distant Seas: A Novel
by Tara Karr RobertsA gorgeous debut, laced through with magic, following four generations of women as they seek to chart their own futures. Evangeline Hussey has made a home for herself on Nantucket, though she knows she is still an outsider to the island’s small, close-knit community, one that by 1849 has started to feel the decline of a once-thriving whaling industry. Her husband, Hosea, and the life they built together, was once all she needed—but now Hosea is gone, lost at sea. Evangeline is only able to hold on to his inn, and her place on the island, by employing a curious gift to glimpse and re-form the recent memories of those who would cast her out. One night, an idealistic sailor appears on her doorstep asking her to call him Ishmael. He seeks only a warm bed and a bowl of chowder, and yet suddenly, unsettlingly, her careful illusion begins to fracture. He soon sails away with Ahab to hunt an infamous white whale, and Evangeline is left to forge a new life from the pieces that remain. Her choices ripple through generations, across continents, and into the depths of the sea, in a narrative that follows Evangeline and her descendants from mid-nineteenth century Nantucket to Boston, Brazil, Florence, and Idaho. Moving, beautifully written, and elegantly conceived, Wild and Distant Seas takes Moby-Dick as its starting point, but Tara Karr Roberts brings four remarkable women to life in a spellbinding epic all her own.
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Fifth Edition (Fundamental and Clinical Cardiology)
by Theodore E. Warkentin Andreas GreinacherAlthough first reported in 1973, immune heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) remains one of the most frequent and devastating adverse drug reactions encountered by physicians. This thoroughly updated fifth edition from international experts Professors Warkentin and Greinacher is the gold standard for accurate diagnosis and management of this cond
Hood (Object Lessons)
by Alison KinneyObject Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. We all wear hoods: the Grim Reaper, Red Riding Hood, torturers, executioners and the executed, athletes, laborers, anarchists, rappers, babies in onesies, and anyone who's ever grabbed a hoodie on a chilly day. Alison Kinney's Hood explores the material and symbolic vibrancy of this everyday garment and political semaphore, which often protects the powerful at the expense of the powerless-with deadly results. Kinney considers medieval clerics and the Klan, anti-hoodie campaigns and the Hooded Man of Abu Ghraib, the Inquisition and the murder of Trayvon Martin, uncovering both the hooded perpetrators of violence and the hooded victims in their sights. Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.
Stella & Marigold
by Annie BarrowsA USA Today and National Indie Bestseller!From the creators of the New York Times–bestselling Ivy + Bean comes a fun and funny new series about two small sisters with very big imaginations.★ — “Readers will long for a sibling like Marigold or Stella.” — Publishers Weekly, Starred Review ★ — “All the heart. None of the pablum. Sisterhood at its finest and freshest.” — Kirkus, Starred ReviewGenerations of readers have fallen in love with Ivy + Bean, which has sold over 8 million copies and been adapted into a popular Netflix Original Film series. Now, bestselling author Annie Barrows and illustrator Sophie Blackall are back with the first book in a bright new series about a pair of sisters named Stella and Marigold.Stella, who’s seven, is kind, a good storyteller, and ponders big questions like, what do animals think of people? Marigold, at four, tells imaginative stories (her mother calls them “fibs”) and likes to wear her favorite Halloween costume year-round. Stella and Marigold do all the regular things—like going to school, playing, getting sick sometimes, and visiting the zoo—but even the most regular things have a secret side.Sure to delight fans of Ivy and Bean, these adventure tales—animated with full-color illustrations of the sisters’ encounters with magical bathrooms, snow monkeys, dream lions, howling wolves, a lost Vice President, and much more—are filled with vibrant characters, creative storytelling, and a whole lot of laughs.BELOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK CREATORS: Annie Barrows is the author of numerous award-winning and New York Times–bestselling books for children and adults, including The Magic Half, The Best of Iggy Series, and The Truth According to Us. Sophie Blackall is an award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including the 2016 Caldecott Medal winner Finding Winnie and the 2019 Caldecott Medal winner Hello Lighthouse, which she also wrote.CLASSIC / CONTEMPORARY CHARACTERS: No one creates universal yet unique characters the way Annie and Sophie do. Their distinctive combination of stories and art centered on family connection, empathy, and understanding appeal to adults, who find them lovely, and kids, who find them relatable (and laugh-out-loud funny!).GREAT FOR NEWLY INDEPENDENT READERS: With lots of adventure, a dynamic relationship that captures an enormous range of emotions, and colorful pictures that bring the text to life, this series is perfect for emerging readers.STRONG SIBLING RELATIONSHIP: The warm, loving relationship between Stella and Marigold is at the heart of this book. Parents looking for a positive depiction of the ups and downs of sisterhood will love this series.Perfect for:Independent readers age 6-9Parents, teachers, and librarians seeking entertaining elementary school chapter booksGift-givers looking for an early readers series for kids who enjoy stories full of humor and heartReaders who love such bestselling book series as Ivy + Bean, Junie B. Jones, Beezus and Ramona, Dory Fantasmagory, and Princess in Black
Family Life Now
by Kelly J. WelchWritten with a down-to-earth and student-focused approach, Family Life Now, 4th edition, delivers a comprehensive examination of interaction among family members and intimate partners. With an emphasis on today’s diverse and complex individual, family, and the evolving impact of societal issues, this text engages students through a balanced, integrated approach of the human development and family science disciplines. Author Kelly Welch uses a first-person narrative style of writing to engage readers, encourage them draw upon their own background and experiences to understand theories and concepts, and to paint a realistic view of families and intimate relationships. This text lays the foundation to understanding relationships better, applying research and theory, and promotes the ways in which those considering a helping profession career (such as social worker, therapist, psychologist, teacher, early childhood, childcare provider, or healthcare provider) can employ strengths-oriented, best practices to create and deliver effective, quality couple and family life education.
Introduction to Public Relations: Strategic, Digital, and Socially Responsible Communication
by Janis Teruggi Page Lawrence J. ParnellIntroduction to Public Relations: Strategic, Digital, and Socially Responsible Communication presents a comprehensive introduction to the field of public relations, examining its current practices and future directions. In response to the dynamic shifts in technology, business, and culture, authors Janis T. Page and Lawrence J. Parnell illustrate how today’s PR professionals craft persuasive messages using modern technologies while working in line with the industry′s foundations. The text skillfully balances this approach by delving into communication theory, history, processes, and practices, demonstrating how these elements can be integrated into strategic public relations planning. Page and Parnell guide students toward becoming socially responsible communicators, where fostering trust and respect with diverse communities is valued over creating the next viral campaign. The Third Edition responds to the rising focus on social responsibility, sustainability, CEO and investor activism, and consumer demand for ethical brands, and addresses these changes with updated content, including new features, recent examples, case studies, and chapter-opening scenarios.
Business and Society: Ethical, Legal, and Digital Environments
by Cynthia E. Clark Kabrina K. ChangRecipient of a 2021 Most Promising New Textbook Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) Business and Society: Ethical, Legal, and Digital Environments, Second Edition prepares students for the modern workplace by exploring the opportunities and challenges that individuals and businesses face in today′s increasingly global and digital world. Authors Cynthia E. Clark and Kabrina K. Chang present unique chapters on social media, big data and hacking, and privacy, diving deeper into the new legal and ethical challenges that are unleashed by our society′s use of and dependence on technology. Real-world case studies, ethical dilemmas, and point-counterpoint debates provide students with hands-on opportunities to apply chapter concepts and develop critical thinking skills as they explore the relationship among businesses, their stakeholders, and their shareholders. The Second Edition includes new cases and expanded coverage of global issues, the future of work, artificial intelligence and consumer rights.
Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action
by Anna Leon-GuerreroIn Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action, Anna Leon-Guerrero provides a thorough exploration of the social problems that permeate our world today. The book is designed around three key connections: the link between sociology and the study of social problems, the relationship between social problems and their solutions, and the personal connection readers can make in recognizing and addressing social problems in their own communities. Each chapter focuses on a specific social problem, examining its roots in social inequality and its manifestations in various social policies and programs. The Eighth Edition is enriched with personal stories of ordinary individuals who have accomplished extraordinary feats in their communities, providing readers with inspiration and guidance on how they too can make a difference.
Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing: Foundational Skills for a Digital Age
by Vincent F. FilakDynamics of News Reporting and Writing: Foundational Skills for a Digital Age shows students how to approach their stories and think on their feet in the evolving media landscape. Recognizing that well-crafted stories are founded on sharp prose, author Vincent F. Filak guides students through the essential elements of newswriting, such as lead writing, structure, and storytelling, in a chapter-by-chapter approach, while also teaching them how to think critically and focus on what matters most to their readers. The Third Edition features expanded writing and grammar exercises, discussions on social and digital media advancements, new coverage of artificial intelligence and generative AI, and additional career-related examples to help students succeed upon entering the field.
Management
by Christopher P. Neck Jeffery D. Houghton Emma L. MurrayManagement, Fourth Edition introduces students to the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions of management, with an emphasis on how managers can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. The text includes 34 case studies profiling a wide range of companies including The Progressive Corporation, Catch+Release, and Sephora. Authors Christopher P. Neck, Jeffery D. Houghton, and Emma L. Murray use a variety of examples, applications, and insights from real-world managers to help students develop the knowledge, mindset, and skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, dynamic workplace.
Introduction to Public Relations: Strategic, Digital, and Socially Responsible Communication
by Janis Teruggi Page Lawrence J. ParnellIntroduction to Public Relations: Strategic, Digital, and Socially Responsible Communication presents a comprehensive introduction to the field of public relations, examining its current practices and future directions. In response to the dynamic shifts in technology, business, and culture, authors Janis T. Page and Lawrence J. Parnell illustrate how today’s PR professionals craft persuasive messages using modern technologies while working in line with the industry′s foundations. The text skillfully balances this approach by delving into communication theory, history, processes, and practices, demonstrating how these elements can be integrated into strategic public relations planning. Page and Parnell guide students toward becoming socially responsible communicators, where fostering trust and respect with diverse communities is valued over creating the next viral campaign. The Third Edition responds to the rising focus on social responsibility, sustainability, CEO and investor activism, and consumer demand for ethical brands, and addresses these changes with updated content, including new features, recent examples, case studies, and chapter-opening scenarios.
Mass Communication: Living in a Media World
by Ralph E. HansonThe best-selling Mass Communication: Living in a Media World offers an accessible introduction to mass communication, equipping students with the critical thinking skills to become savvy media consumers. Using a storytelling approach, the text weaves in examples drawn from everyday life, making it easier for students to retain the material and connect it to their own media experiences. Readers are encouraged to consider the media industry from the inside out and, in doing so, discover the many dimensions of mass communication that operate in our society. This newly revised Ninth Edition highlights the aftermath of how the media industry and media consumers have evolved since the global pandemic, closely examining the changing the face of media today.
Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action
by Anna Leon-GuerreroIn Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action, Anna Leon-Guerrero provides a thorough exploration of the social problems that permeate our world today. The book is designed around three key connections: the link between sociology and the study of social problems, the relationship between social problems and their solutions, and the personal connection readers can make in recognizing and addressing social problems in their own communities. Each chapter focuses on a specific social problem, examining its roots in social inequality and its manifestations in various social policies and programs. The Eighth Edition is enriched with personal stories of ordinary individuals who have accomplished extraordinary feats in their communities, providing readers with inspiration and guidance on how they too can make a difference.
Management
by Christopher P. Neck Jeffery D. Houghton Emma L. MurrayManagement, Fourth Edition introduces students to the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions of management, with an emphasis on how managers can cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. The text includes 34 case studies profiling a wide range of companies including The Progressive Corporation, Catch+Release, and Sephora. Authors Christopher P. Neck, Jeffery D. Houghton, and Emma L. Murray use a variety of examples, applications, and insights from real-world managers to help students develop the knowledge, mindset, and skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, dynamic workplace.
Family Life Now
by Kelly J. WelchWritten with a down-to-earth and student-focused approach, Family Life Now, 4th edition, delivers a comprehensive examination of interaction among family members and intimate partners. With an emphasis on today’s diverse and complex individual, family, and the evolving impact of societal issues, this text engages students through a balanced, integrated approach of the human development and family science disciplines. Author Kelly Welch uses a first-person narrative style of writing to engage readers, encourage them draw upon their own background and experiences to understand theories and concepts, and to paint a realistic view of families and intimate relationships. This text lays the foundation to understanding relationships better, applying research and theory, and promotes the ways in which those considering a helping profession career (such as social worker, therapist, psychologist, teacher, early childhood, childcare provider, or healthcare provider) can employ strengths-oriented, best practices to create and deliver effective, quality couple and family life education.
Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing: Foundational Skills for a Digital Age
by Vincent F. FilakDynamics of News Reporting and Writing: Foundational Skills for a Digital Age shows students how to approach their stories and think on their feet in the evolving media landscape. Recognizing that well-crafted stories are founded on sharp prose, author Vincent F. Filak guides students through the essential elements of newswriting, such as lead writing, structure, and storytelling, in a chapter-by-chapter approach, while also teaching them how to think critically and focus on what matters most to their readers. The Third Edition features expanded writing and grammar exercises, discussions on social and digital media advancements, new coverage of artificial intelligence and generative AI, and additional career-related examples to help students succeed upon entering the field.