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The first edition of this textbook presented students with a variety of humanities-based readings in an effort to provide them with a culturally responsive approach to analyzing legal cases. The second edition of A Socio-Legal Approach to Constitutional Law: Cases and Controversies builds upon the previous edition and provides students with a clearer thematic approach and an even deeper commitment to culturally responsive analysis. Unit I presents constitutional law as a way of framing historical social change. The dual nature of constitutionalism is examined through competing conceptions of sovereignty. Unit II digs deeper into how the social production of difference is resisted by those experiencing injustice. In Unit III, readers are provided with the opportunity to apply the newly learned socio-legal framework to cases organized by theme, including racial injustice, gender and reproductive rights, privacy interests, political action committees and corporate influence, immigration and education rights, and climate change policy. The final unit returns to the framing of the constitution as a contradictory document that both reflects and produces social inequality. Developed to help students examine the most pressing civic challenges and controversies of today, A Socio-Legal Approach to Constitutional Law is ideal for courses in constitutional law, civic engagement, law and society, governmental institutions, and democratic theory.

The Why and How in Education: Honoring Our Past and Imagining Our Future is designed to help pre-service and current educators learn about and reflect upon the field of education, their passion and purpose for teaching, education in light of modern-day challenges, and the ever-evolving roles of teachers in society. The book is organized into four sections with each representing a key idea. In Idea I, chapters examine the history of education, the teacher's critical role in the development of society, the evolution of the world and its effect on approaches to education, and the idea of teacher as challenge seeker and resolution finder. Idea II helps readers determine their purpose for teaching and recognize their unique contribution to the educational system and teaching profession. Idea III discusses the governance, structure, finances, and the law in relation to schools. Its chapters explore the nuances behind the determination of school curriculum and how educators can confront the escalating challenges of our times. The final idea introduces the teacher as entrepreneur, underscoring how schools and teachers have become the great fixers of society and how educators can leverage an entrepreneurial spirit to effectively guide their students toward success. Throughout the text, journal prompts, links to enlightening videos via QR codes, pause and reflect boxes, and end-of-chapter activities and applications deepen and support the overall reading and learning experience.

Terrorism and National Security: Student Investigative File is a uniquely immersive educational experience that provides students with terrorism and national security-related fact patterns and hypothetical, fluid scenarios while challenging them to assume the role of an investigator. As the investigator, students examine the facts, build a case, and plan court-related outcomes within this affordable text/workbook with accompanying active learning materials. To complement the fact patterns, the text includes crime scene illustrations, worksheets, and example legal documentation. Students receive investigative updates throughout each section to help them organize and build their case while also learning professional record-keeping and report writing skills. With proper investigative techniques and application of the law, their investigation culminates in a hypothetical resolution and charge. This text helps students foster their knowledge of classifications and designations of terrorism, investigative techniques, legal considerations, examples of hate crimes, research of relevant case material, investigations of a group versus individual offenders, and more. Terrorism and National Security is part of From the Files of Fanelli and Moscato: An Investigative Criminal Justice Series, a collection of scenario-based textbooks and active learning materials that help students cultivate critical thinking and investigative skills while applying their knowledge of key criminal justice principles, techniques, and theories.

Brothers at Each Other's Throats: Regularity of the Violent Ethnic Conflicts in the Post-Soviet Space illuminates how, at the end of the Cold War, the collapse of the Soviet Union considerably enhanced and promoted ethnic conflicts in Eurasia. The text explains how the emergence of newly independent realms caused many ethnic groups to jump at each other's throats in an effort to claim territory and establish dominance. Opening chapters explore the meaning of ethnicity, review principal characteristics of ethnic groups and nations, and place ethnic groups within the context of the modern world. Students learn about the reaction of ethnicity to challenging circumstances through the historical example of the Ukraine and its interactions with neighboring groups and powers. Chapters 4 and 5 examine the impact of all-sided social crises on peoples and their interactions, as well as the driving forces of ethnic conflict: ethno-political elites and charismatic leaders. Additional chapters examine the ideology of ethnic conflicts and the cyclical pattern and typology of violent ethnic conflicts. Students review timeline-based accounts of violent ethnic conflicts in the post-Soviet space and between Russia and the Ukraine. The closing chapter covers external factors that exacerbate the conflicts, including conflict propaganda and the Eurasian debate in Russia and its impact on current Russian policy towards the Ukraine and the West.

Business Organizations: A Transactional Perspective teaches business organizations from a transactional practice perspective rather than a litigation-based one. By using this book, students will gain a solid foundation in the law of business organizations. Additionally, students will enhance their understanding of the business contexts in which the law operates, and they will gain an appreciation of the practice issues confronted by transactional lawyers when advising business organizations.The book incorporates both narrative text to explain core concepts of law and practice and actual statutory provisions, thus eliminating the need for a statutory supplement. Specific topics include forming, operating and terminating partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies. Additionally, the book presents basic accounting and tax issues any transactional lawyer should know.The revised third edition features state and federal cases that are highly edited to show specific points of law pertinent to transactional practice.Serving as both an instructional textbook and preparation for the bar exam, Business Organizations: A Transactional Perspective can be used not only in law school courses, but in any graduate or undergraduate legal course on business organizations and associations, corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies.

El cine en el aula de español: una propuesta pedagógica provides students with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and use of the Spanish language through critiquing films from the Spanish-speaking world. This interactive workbook is organized into four units that focus on horror/supernatural films, Hispanic cinema, Spanish cinema, and immigration in film. Each chapter features topical questions, readings followed by comprehension questions, activities with short-answer responses, and links to short videos and related comprehension questions. Featured films include El laberinto del fauno, Los ojos de Julia, El orfantato, Nueve reinas, Bienvenido Mr. Marshall, La cabina, La lengua de las mariposas, Los invisibles, Flores de otro mundo, and others. Designed to provide students with an engaging and dynamic way in which to build their language proficiency, El cine en el aula de español is an ideal resource for advanced courses in Spanish.

Developed to bridge the content covered in psychology survey courses and more advanced undergraduate psychology curriculum, Psychology as a Science and a Profession helps students better understand psychological science and the variety of potential careers available to them within the field. Throughout the text, students are empowered to find relevant research articles in scientific journals, recognize their predictable structure, and comprehend the main points of a study. They learn how to evaluate scientific claims made in the media and other non-scientific outlets. In exploring these various facets of psychological science, students gain a greater understanding of the discipline and can better determine if a career in psychology is for them. The book is organized into three sections. Unit I defines psychology and psychologists' roles, presents the rationale for studying the discipline, shares best practices to help students succeed in their psychological studies, and provides an overview of careers in psychology and other related areas. The chapters in Unit II begin with an overview of scientific principles, next address strategies for success in finding, reading, and writing psychological science, and conclude with ethics in psychology. The final unit addresses principles of research as applied to psychology. Psychology as a Science and a Profession is an ideal textbook for courses and programs in psychology, especially those emphasizing research methodology.

Los Documentos de la Alianza: Volver a Leer la Biblia por Primera Vez is a Spanish translation of the previously published text Covenant Documents: Reading the Bible Again for the First Time. The book helps readers peek behind the familiar pages of the Bible to discover historical, literary, and contextual information that bring new vibrancy to old words. It posits that the internal testimony of the Bible's earliest books assumes a structured, formative event between Israel and its God, known as the Sinai Covenant. The book shows how the various later biblical writings fit into patterns of ancient covenant document and their historical supplements. Readers are provided with fascinating history and literary analysis, gaining helpful background, structure, and cultural dynamics that enliven the reading and rereading of the most famous book in the world. Part introduction, part overview, part handbook, Los Documentos de la Alianza is an ideal resource for introductory courses in biblical literature and Christian doctrine. It can also serve as a sourcebook for pastors, teachers, and Bible study groups.

Intermediate Algebra: Keeping it Simple emphasizes the basic math skills students need to succeed in a variety of major fields of study. This student-friendly text is filled with clear examples and practice problems, and incorporates study skills to support learning and retention. The book opens with a brief introduction to the general idea of functions and associated notation. The remainder of the chapters are devoted to the study of specific algebraic functions including rational, absolute value, radical, and quadratic functions. A dedicated chapter takes a deeper look at functions, including inverse functions and composition, before tackling the infamous logarithmic and exponential functions. The text provides an introduction to complex numbers in the chapter on radicals, which are incorporated as solutions to quadratic equations in the following chapter. The revised first edition features revised content in Chapter 7, as well as updates to homework assignments throughout. Intermediate Algebra: Keeping it Simple is written to minimize anxiety and make math skills accessible. An ideal resource for foundational-level courses, the book can be used as a standalone text or as a reference guide for anyone in need of a quick review. It is also an excellent choice for bridging or fast-track programs.

Super Simple Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual contains 32 simple, safe, and cost-effective activities to improve student insight into body structure and function. Though the lab manual is designed to support the textbook by the same name, it can effectively supplement other foundational textbooks within the discipline. The activities can be performed in either laboratory or non-laboratory environments. They do not require the use of special reagents or supplies, testing kits, or safety equipment. Instead, the manual utilizes sticky easel pads, markers, and crayons, rendering the activities accessible, affordable, and fun. Each activity is self-explanatory and easy to understand, encouraging students to dive in. Additionally, the pages are easy to tear out and can be used as individual pre-lab and lab team worksheets. For the second edition, many of the labs have been reordered, and some have been renamed to reflect more specific functions and aspects of the bodily systems. Additionally, a few of the original labs have been split into separate labs to allow for greater exploration of specific topics, e.g. the CVS. Super Simple Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual is an engaging, interactive resource for foundational courses in anatomy and physiology or as a review tool for practicing healthcare providers.

For many students, study skills and confidence are the biggest hurdles to learning algebra. Beginning Algebra: Keeping it Simple introduces key concepts in a clear and concise manner with advice on how to study and persevere when the material seems too difficult.Designed to enhance confidence and minimize math anxiety, the text keeps explanations simple and provides plenty of practice problems to help students master the skills needed to succeed in their math studies.Students learn how to evaluate and simplify algebraic expressions and solve first degree equations and inequalities. The text covers integer exponents, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, and graphs of lines. Students learn to solve polynomial and rational equations, as well as the dreaded word problem.In response to student feedback, the revised second edition features corrections and revisions throughout. Thoroughly class-tested and developed to help students approach math as a subject they can master, Beginning Algebra: Keeping it Simple is an excellent text for developmental education departments and pre-college programs offering courses in elementary or introductory algebra.