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Selected Readings in US Foreign Policy provides students with a selection of curated readings that introduce them to fundamental concepts in foreign policy and also explore themes related to power, protection, national interests, and sovereignty. The book is organized into six chapters. Chapter 1 examines the role of the US in the global context of foreign policy and asks whether we should be the world's gatekeeper or to step back. In Chapter 2, students read about the current state of the world economy and specifically how it has been influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Chapter 3 discusses the omnipresent threat of nuclear aggression and war, and Chapter 4 investigates the ongoing conflicts and tension between the US and China. Chapter 5 focuses on the current state of affairs in Ukraine and the impact that the war has had on both economic and military power, as well as Russia's tenuous position in foreign affairs due to their recent actions. In the final chapter, students learn about two of the most pressing problems in foreign policy: war and climate change. Each chapter features an introduction, a list of key terms, pre-reading thought questions, and definitions to deepen student learning and encourage critical thought. Selected Readings in US Foreign Policy offers students an enlightening window into contemporary foreign relations. It is an ideal resource for courses in US foreign policy and international relations.

Credit Risk Management and Analysis provides students with a highly practical and relevant guide to banking and financial analysis. This comprehensive text explores the credit offered by global banks today, including corporate loans, project finance, leasing, M&A and LBO financing, real estate, and other asset-based loan products. Part I introduces the world of credit, including the basic concepts of credit, the history and role of credit, and credit markets and their place within financial markets. Part II provides readers with a detailed introduction to a bank's credit analysis process from the time the customer approaches the bank to obtain a loan to the time the bank closes and funds the loan. It addresses loan underwriting, syndications, and other procedural considerations. Part III introduces readers to the plethora of credit products financial institutions can provide to their customers. In Part IV, students learn about the tools and techniques required to perform a financial credit analysis, as well as basic valuation techniques on private and publicly traded companies. In the final part, students gain access to valuable formulas, financial models, and case studies that bring the material to life. Credit Risk Management and Analysis is an ideal primary textbook for advanced courses and programs in finance and banking.

Comprehensive Business Law uses real-life court cases combined with a wealth of strong supporting material to educate readers about key legal principles in the area of business law. The text introduces students to the history and structure of the United States legal system. Readers learn about court procedures as well as alternative forms of dispute resolution such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Dedicated chapters cover tort law, intellectual property law, constitutional law, criminal law, contract law, property law, consumer law, employment law, bankruptcy law, business entity law, and environmental law. Each chapter includes learning objectives, brief excerpts from real-world cases, essay questions, vocabulary, discussion questions, and comprehensive problems. The third edition has been fully updated to reflect changes to the law since the previous edition, as well as new examples of key concepts and cases. Michael Bootsma is a certified public accountant and attorney in the state of Iowa. He holds a J.D. and an M.A. from the University of Iowa, as well as a master's in taxation and an LL.M. from Golden Gate University. He is the dean's teaching fellow at the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University. Michael Thieme received a J.D. from the University of Iowa. He is a judge advocate in the United States Air Force. He previously served as an assistant professor of law at the United States Air Force Academy. Charles Damschen is a registered patent attorney and partner at Hamilton IP Law. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Iowa College of Law, where he received his J.D. with high distinction. Sophia Harvey is an attorney in the state of North Carolina. She holds a J.D. from the University of Iowa, a B.A. in government from Harvard University, and an LL.M. from the University of Florida. Craig Nierman earned a J.D. with high distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law, where he previously served as an adjunct professor. He practices insurance law in Iowa and serves nationally as an expert witness and consultant in insurance litigation.

Is warfare a uniquely human behavior? Do you know how many human races there are? Have you ever wondered how evolution can be both a fact and a theory? How can we know about the distant past if we weren't there to witness it? How did we become who we are as a species, and what does that mean for other species and the rest of the planet? The Human Experiment: Origins and Evolution of Humanity touches on these and other big questions, and provides students with an introduction to what anthropologists know about the origins of the human condition. Topics include the study of anthropology; science, myth, religion and pseudoscience; evolution; common misconceptions about race; why anthropologists study nonhuman primates; and the emergence of biologically modern humans. Students learn about culture as human adaptation, peopling of the New World, the origins and consequences of food production, civilizations, and global warming. Designed to help students better understand the evolution of humankind, The Human Experiment is an ideal textbook for introductory anthropology courses. It provides a concise and accessible overview of the key developments in human prehistory and examples of how the knowledge of our shared past is continually being updated as new information is discovered.

The Production Homebuilder is written to introduce and promote the homebuilding industry to construction college students and prepare graduates for a fast career start and an exciting and rewarding homebuilding career journey. This textbook is the first component in a series of companion homebuilding training tools for construction professors to use in training future homebuilders. In Part One, students explore the essential concepts and processes related to production homebuilding business practices, including an overview of the residential industry, careers paths, the land and lot acquisition process, and the vision and design process for land planning. Students learn about the roles of the production homebuilder, construction-sales team, architectural group, and purchasing department. Additional chapters address IT solutions for homebuilders; the starts, home delivery, and home warranty processes; and the role of the homebuilders association in the industry. Part Two provides students with a traditional residential construction manual, which guides them through the logical stages of building a home. Students learn the sequence of construction, the tasks at each stage, and builder's duties at each stage, leading to the delivery of the completed home to the buyer. Eight companion photo tours outlined in the construction manual provide students with illustrations of each task at every stage of the home delivery process. Designed to satisfy ACCE accreditation standards, The Production Homebuilder is an ideal resource for construction students as well as recent graduates in the field.