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Provides instructors of introductory policing courses with creative and effective teaching methods to better engage students and guide them to a greater understanding of the US law enforcement system and its role in the administration of justice.

Provides social work students with video modules that expose them to clients and social workers in a safe and simple, but no less real, environment. The video modules are supplemented by written material and discussion questions that further apply social work concepts to practice and inspire in-depth analysis and critical thinking.

Introduces readers to a variety of recent works on applied ethical issues. While providing summaries of seminal works on applied ethics so that students are aware of the classics in the discipline, the book focuses on new ways of thinking about applied ethics that are representative of contemporary discourse.

By introducing students to vital primary sources and supplementing these with insightful secondary readings, this volume encourages students to think critically about key components of the American political system. It features readers on topics such as voter turnout, political parties, and influences on decisions made within the political system.

Examines the events that led to the establishment of the Department of Defense and how national security has changed since then. Chapters provide historical perspective, describing the nature and practice of national security. The latter half of the book provides an examination of homeland and national security concepts as we now understand it.

Interpersonal skills and the way in which you present yourself are paramount to success. This book is designed to help you develop the communication, interpersonal, and self-presentation skills required to successfully interact with instructors and peers during your academic career, and managers, colleagues, and teams in your working life.

Provides students with additional opportunities for practice and analysis using a three-step approach. For each section of the guide, students first review key learning objectives, read a full chapter outline, then test their knowledge and comprehension with multiple choice and short answer questions.

An application-focused guide for mental health providers delivering clinical supervision to diverse populations in a variety of contexts and settings. The casebook emphasizes the need to not only provide competency-based supervision, but also for supervising clinicians to understand and practice cultural competency within their work.

Provides simple, effective ways to think about and live a healthier lifestyle as you settle in to college life. The guide offers an holistic approach to self-care, presenting research and best practices you can easily apply to your daily life to foster mental, emotional, and physical well-being throughout your academic career.

There's more to college than studying and going to class. A Student's Guide to College Transitions highlights the myriad opportunities that are available to you outside the classroom and why it's in your best interest to get out there and participate in them.

Introduces students to fundamentals of the American political system and addresses both historical and contemporary issues. Readers become familiar with standard documents such as the Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation, but also benefit from exposure to outstanding writing from scholarly works.

Supplies world language, dual language, and English as a second language educators with a research-based model for using creativity to support language acquisition. The book includes innovative learning exercises and teaching guidelines that are based on research of the cognitive and sociocultural aspects of creativity and learning.

Features the work of seminal thinkers such as James Madison J. Edgar Hoover, and Clarence Darrow. The thoughts and writing of these contributors to the American tradition of criminal justice enlighten readers about its long history, and provide insight into the biases that are inherent within a system that dates back to 1619.

Invites the reader to explore and engage in positive classroom management and behaviour-change support. The book shares a wealth of information ranging from practical tips on arranging a classroom and its contents, to suggestions for fostering connection through collaboration, to recommended on-the-spot responses to unconstructive behaviour.

Introduces students to fundamental concepts in world religion. Lively, humorous, and engaging in its presentation of material, The Basics of World Religion is an ideal resource for introductory undergraduate courses in religion.

Developed for law enforcement training, this anthology emphasizes the importance of stress management and media relations when dealing with critical incidents ranging from natural disasters to workplace violence. It provides the tactical direction needed to prevent, contain, and resolve private and public sector emergencies efficiently and effectively.

"Early Literacy Assessment and Toolbox supports pre-service teachers in phonological and morphological assessment and instruction. The book addresses assessment and implementation strategies to teach students at developmental levels through a series of modules. Geared toward helping classroom teachers and reading specialists successfully and effectively differentiate their literacy instruction, the book can be used in teacher education literacy courses, fieldwork, and student teaching. The material features a usable assessment tool, and the mini-module lessons are designed for actual classroom use. Early Literacy Assessment Toolbox is an excellent supplement to standard textbooks for courses in early and middle literacy methods and literary assessment courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Michael S. Mott earned his Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction at Mississippi State University and M.S. in education from Bank Street College of Education. Dr. Mott is an associate professor of teacher education and the coordinator of the master's program in literacy education at The University of Mississippi. Jacqueline M. Mott earned her M.Ed. in literacy education at The University of Mississippi where she works as an adjunct instructor in teacher education. She also works as an elementary school teacher in Lee County, Mississippi. Susan S. McClelland earned both her M.Ed. and Ph.D. in education at The University of Mississippi where she is an associate professor of leadership and counselor education as well as chair of the Teacher Education Department."

Developed for use in both on-line and blended courses, Deep in the Heart: A Brief Texas History is an interactive textbook with embedded links. This unique textbook connects the facts of Texas's founding and development to the mystique and mythology that surround it.

Written from a comparative perspective using examples from animal physiology, this text illustrates key principles and sheds light on what is known about physiological mechanisms in humans. Over the course of ten chapters the book examines and describes these various mechanisms in detail.

Includes articles, excerpts, and case studies that address socio-cultural factors influencing the roles of women and men from the perspectives of the visual and performing arts. This text offers perspectives that examine underlying social structures that affect how we define art and artists and how those structures inspire the art from a perspective of gender.

Provides comprehensive information on every aspect of practicing the law with professionalism and the highest of ethical standards. Filled with examples and stories from legal history, Professional Responsibility brings professional rules to life while making them both accessible and comprehensible. It is an excellent choice for courses in legal ethics and legal practice.

Written for those who are new to the study of art, this book familiarizes readers with foundational concepts of art appreciation and teaches them all they need to know in order to consider and discuss what artists create. The book concentrates on the formal elements and mediums, and introduces art-related vocabulary commonly used by artists and art historians.

Addresses the specific writing and research skills students need to succeed in their academic careers. Recognising that good academic thinking precedes good academic writing, the book offers practical instruction in a clear, precise way that introduces students to both the steps and styles of college and university level writing.

"The anthology Sustainability: Global Issues, Global Perspectives gives readers a firm grounding in issues related to sustainability today. The book is rooted in the idea that to achieve sustainability requires an understanding of many global topics, and it uses global examples and case studies. The readings are organized into three sections. The first introduces major concepts and trends in environmental thinking, the second identifies current challenges to sustainability, and the third addresses paradigm shifts for sustainability. The selections are a blend of environmental science, especially as it relates to agriculture, soils, and land management with social topics such as how to govern fairly and equitably to ensure that the voices of all seven billion of earth's inhabitants will be heard. Specific topics include the global food economy, environmentally sound landscaping, waste management, and human migration. Figures and tables throughout the book provide visual support. Forward-looking, the book discusses governance structures that work and what different countries are doing to reform their education systems to respond to sustainability issues. Sustainability: Global Issues, Global Perspectives is intended for introductory or survey courses in environmental studies and global issues. Astrid Cerny is a faculty member in the liberal studies program at New York University, where she teaches environmental studies. She holds a Ph.D. in geography from the University of Washington and her research interests include human-environment interactions, global food markets and food security, migration, and sustainability and human behavior. She has extensive research experience in China, Central Asia, and Europe. Dr. Cerny's previous editorial work has been published in Research in Social Problems and Public Policy, Volume 20. She has translated works from German to English, published in peer reviewed journals as well as in Chinese, Russian, and Uzbek publications."

Developed to incorporate the best of both core cell biology content and educational methodology, this book is a concise, practical workbook for university and advanced-level high school biology students. Through a combination of targeted activities that enhance knowledge and strategies for successfully approaching challenging topics, the workbook increases student achievement.

A companion text to the anthology of the same title. The workbook is a valuable learning tool that supports mastery of the material from the main text through meaningful, rigorous questions, and data analysis exercises. While the workbook is intended for regular, weekly use, its flexible design allows instructors to use chapters selectively as well as comprehensively from start to finish.

Teaches students basic economic concepts such as the production of goods and services, supply and demand, and the driving forces of economic progress and prosperity. The book also reminds them that economics is the business of everyday life, and that their interests, choices, challenges, and goals drive economies at both the micro- and macro- levels.

Gives students an overview of the American version of justice. The book discusses the problems and challenges faced by the system and dispels some of the myths about criminal justice that students bring to class with them.

Teaches students the background and theory of laboratory calculations and practices, provides clear instructions and examples to help complete specific calculations, and gives students confidence in their laboratory skills. Students learn terminology, concentration units, and how to convert units. They study basic chemistry, chemical equilibria, multicomponent assays, and laboratory measurements.

Extensively class-tested, Learning American Sign Language to Experience the Essence of Deaf Culture develops readers' awareness of and sensitivity to the Deaf community in America. The book is an excellent addition to courses in American Sign Language, Deaf history and culture, and communication sciences and disorders.