Category: E-Books

Sociology (16th Edition) by John J. Macionis (Author). This is the Global Edition. For courses in Introductory Sociology, See sociology in everyday life. Macionis’ Sociology 16th Global Edition (PDF) empowers college students to see the world around them through a sociological lens, helping them better understand their own lives and

Varieties of Secularism in Asia: Anthropological Explorations of Religion, Politics and the Spiritual, (PDF) is an ethnographically rich, theoretically well-informed, and intellectually consistent volume which builds off the work of Talal Asad, Charles Taylor, and others who have engaged the issue of secularism(s) and in socio-political life. The volume aims

The Soils of the USA, (PDF),  gives an overview of the properties, distribution, and function of soils in the U.S., including Hawaii, Alaska, and its Caribbean territories. It explains the history of soil surveys and pedological research in the U.S., and offers general descriptions of the country’s geology, climate and

Administrative Law: Bureaucracy in a Democracy, 6th Edition, covers the procedural and constitutional dimensions of governmental agencies, including delegation, freedom of information, adjudications, rulemaking, investigations, liabilities of governments and their employees, judicial review, and other considerations, such as the concept of fairness. Instructor resources (sold separately) include an Instructor’s Manual,

Peter G. Northouse’s bestselling Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice, 4th Edition, (PDF) provides readers with a clear summary of the complexities of practicing leadership and concrete strategies for becoming better leaders. The ebook Introduction to Leadership 4e is organized around key leader responsibilities like creating a vision, establishing a