As the authors of Contemporary World Regional Geography, we are pleased to bring you the third edition of Essentials of World Regional Geography. We created this text because many instruc¬tors teach under circumstances that make a shorter, streamlined text more desirable than the standard world regional text. It has its own unique features. In preparing this text, we adopted a fresh approach t…
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Social Psychology explores the human world around us. Written in the tradition of the liberal arts, Social Psychology's style allows any student to access the rich teachings of this young and exciting science. Whether students are interested in business, teaching, law, psychology, or other areas that invite exploring our social world, the text is accessible and easy to understand. In Social Ps…
The elusive eden charts the historical development of California, beginning with landscape and climate and the development of Native cultures, and continues through the census of 2010 and the election of Jerry Brown to his third term as governor. It portrays a land of remarkable richness and complexity, settled by waves of people with diverse cultures from around the world. Organized in ten par…
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The 20th century brought us the dawn of the digital information age and unprecedented changes in information technology. In fact, the rate of change is clearly increasing. As we begin the 21st century, computer literacy is undoubtedly becoming a prerequi¬site in whatever career you choose. The goal of Computing Essentials is to provide you with the basis for understanding the concepts necessa…
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Align Your Physical Education Instruction with National Standards In an easy-to-read, fluent style, this expert author team brings you Instructional Strategies for Secondary School Physical Education, a comprehensive overview of secondary-level physical education teaching methods and program and curriculum design. This revision retains the strong theoretical background and focus on extensive…
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First 90 Days has become the go-to resource for anyone being promoted, onboarding into a new company, or taking on a new professional role. Since its original publication in 2003, hundreds of thousands of leaders have trusted this classic guide to help them navigate and master critical career transitions. Now, in this updated and expanded tenth-anniversary edition, internationally recognized …