Category: E-Books

An integrated, case-based approach to machine design Machine Design: An Integrated Approach, 6th Edition, (PDF) offers machine design in a comprehensive and up-to-date manner with an emphasis on design. Author Robert Norton draws on his experience of over 50 years in mechanical engineering design, both in industry and as a

American Government And Politics Today: The Essentials, 2017-2018 Edition (PDF), inspires college students to join the exciting process of being active, informed citizens. Concisely organized, unbiased, and updated with Election 2016 coverage, the textbook’s fundamental theme continues to be the importance of participating in active citizenship, emphasizing critical thinking about

Understanding the Religions of the World: An Introduction offers a new approach to the study of religions which moves away from the purely descriptive and instead helps college students understand how religions actually ‘work’. Covering all the main faith traditions, it combines contemporary beliefs and practices, historical context, and original

Essentials of Oceanography 12th edition (PDF) guides all college students through the complexities of what lies beneath the ocean. With an interdisciplinary approach and accessible writing style, the textbook is engaging for all readers. The updated twelfth edition discusses the ocean’s biological, geological, chemical, and physical components for an in-depth

Using Geodata and Geolocation in the Social Sciences: Mapping our Connected World (PDF) provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the Geoweb with easy, step-by-step, and clear guides for: Visualizing Geodata using programmes including QGIS, GRASS, and R Capturing Geodata from sources including GPS, sensor networks, and Twitter Featuring practical exercises