How to Think Critically helps students develop their understanding of and ability to cultivate critical thought in support of their educational pursuits, as well as their personal and professional endeavors. The opening chapter describes the appropriate attitude required to think critically, the various stages of critical thinking, why critical ......
If you have been referred to mediation or mediation has been suggested to you, you may not be sure what to expect. No matter what kind of dispute you're dealing with, longtime mediator and mediation trainer Fred Jandt takes you step-by-step through the mediation process so you will know how to prepare, what to expect, and what to do to reach an ......
Written for those new to art and art history, How to Speak Art: Understanding Its Language, Issues, and Themes uses thematic organization to explore works of art from prehistoric cave paintings to modern artists such as Christo. The book provides definitions of "art" and "artist," explains the role of the art historian, and addresses common ......
How To Do the Right Thing: A Practical Guide for Ethical Decision Making presents a focused exploration of ethical decision making and frameworks for moral judgment. Emphasizing moral character and the notion that ethical choices are within our power, this book guides readers through the process of making principled decisions. The text covers ......
How to Conduct Communication Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods features 48 short, digestible chapters that cover the most essential and practical information students need to know to better understand various approaches and methods for conducting research. Students learn how to use tools from both qualitative and quantitative research ......
Homeland Security Law: Issues and Analysis provides readers with a comprehensive examination of the legal aspects of homeland security within the United States. It explores the balance between national security measures and the protection of individual liberties as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. The book is structured into four main parts, ......
Homegrown: The New Age of Terrorism provides students with a concise and accessible introduction to modern-day terrorism related to the motivations, tactics, and strategies of domestic acts of terror. The text is organized into eight chapters. The opening chapters introduce contemporary terrorism and extremism as it exists in the United States. A ......
Hola, ?Que tal? A Communicative Approach to Learning Spanish provides beginning Spanish speakers with real-world communication activities to help them develop and practice their language skills. Through this unique and effective approach, students induce and discover grammatical rules through exercises that require them to negotiate meaning and to ......
Hip Hop Music: History and Culture explores core hip hop elements, including graffiti art, breakin', DJing, MCing, and the knowledge of self. It covers innovators of the art form from the 1970s to present, providing readers with a deeper understanding of hip hop through the styles and terminology that have made it a significant, enduring aspect of ......
