Engineering economy textbooks typically cover topics such as how to calculate a future value from a present value or from an annuity. However, most books describe these concepts using fictional situations that are not relatable to the students' financial reality. Engineering students need to connect engineering economy concepts to the realities ......
Introduction to Environmental Health: A Global Perspective explores the fundamentals of environmental health, giving students a solid grounding in current issues and controversies and enhancing understanding of the scientific data that drives these issues. Each chapter of the text begins with an introduction and concise review of each topic, ......
Embark on an innovative expedition with Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement for Professional Nursing Practice: A Competency-Based Approach that leads nursing students through a first-of-its-kind framework integrating evidence-based practice (EBP) and quality improvement (QI) methods. Crafted by a diverse and ......
Students of early childhood education need a foundation in infant and child development if they are to appreciate, understand, and apply the theories, principles, and practices of the field. Introduction to Infant and Child Development in Early Childhood Education integrates the fundamentals of infant and child development with real-world ......
Introduction to Latinx Studies: A Social Science and Cultural Studies Reader provides students with a collection of carefully curated primary sources and textbook style introductions that explore contemporary Latinx issues and experiences. In Unit I, Negotiating Identities, readings examine the various ways in which Latinx communities think about ......
Introduction to Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport examines the fundamentals of key areas of law that impact the sport industry and related ethical concepts that guide behavior and decision-making in sport settings. Each chapter begins with an opening statement that contains an overview of a specific area of law and ethics, followed by learning ......
Mathematical Techniques for Students in Engineering
Written primarily for students in mechanical engineering programs and designed to give them the math preparation they need to succeed in higher level courses, Introduction to Numerical Methods introduces key theories, practical engineering-related examples, and relevant laboratory exercises to help students develop and test their knowledge. The ......
Introduction to Organizational Communication: Theory and Research into Practice is designed to explore the various theories, research, and communication practices related to organizing within the context of a workplace. Unit I, Theories and Research of Organizing, delves into the foundational theories of organizational management. It covers ......
Introduction to Police Culture: An Anthology provides students with a carefully curated selection of articles that familiarize them with various aspects of the policing profession. The anthology is organized into four units. Unit I provides readers with an overview of the history of law enforcement in America, as well as the evolution of modern ......
