Category: E-Books

Addresses the Question Frequently Proposed to the Designer by Architects: “Can We Do This? Offering guidance on how to use code-based procedures while at the same time providing an understanding of why provisions are necessary, Tall Building Design: Steel, Concrete, and Composite Systems (PDF) methodically explores the structural behavior of steel,

Help college students understand how culture impacts development – and why it matters. – Through current research and examples from around the world, Arnett/Maynard’s Child Development: A Cultural Approach (PDF) provides college students with a more accurate and practical understanding of how development works in the real world. Whether they travel

Sociology: The Essentials 9th edition (PDF), by the authors Margaret L. Andersen, Howard F. Taylor, and Kim A. Logio uses the theme of debunking myths to look behind the facades of everyday life, challenge common assumptions, and help sociology students develop critical thinking skills as well as better understand how

 Prehospital Emergency Care, 10th Edition, (PDF) meets the National EMS Education Standards and is the most complete resource for EMT-B training. This popular, student-friendly book includes clear, step-by-step explanations with comprehensive, stimulating, and challenging material that prepares users for real on-the-job situations. Featuring case studies, algorithms, state-of-the-art scans,  protocols, and

Computer Security: Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition, (PDF) is perfect for courses in Computer/Network Security. It also provides a solid, up-to-date reference or self-study tutorial for system engineers, programmers, network managers, system managers, product marketing personnel, system support specialists. In current years, the need for education in computer security and