Category: E-Books

With the failure of economics to predict the recent economic crisis, the image of economics as a rigorous mathematical science has been subjected to increasing interrogation. One explanation for this failure is that the subject took a wrong turn in its historical trajectory, becoming too mathematical. Using the philosophy of

The field of human resource development (HRD) has emerged as one of the most dynamic and multifaceted areas of business and management for both academics and practitioners. Human Resource Development: A Concise Introduction (PDF) is an engaging and succinct PDF textbook that deals with HRD at a basic introductory level,

Over the last three decades huge effort has gone into strengthening public health information systems (HIS). They are now a main element of health sector reform initiatives, but are growing in complexity. This is driven by the growing diversity of technology platforms, the multitude of actors involved, increasing demands for

Since its publication Human Behavior in the Social Environment: A Social Systems Approach 6th edition (PDF), several generations of students have successfully used this classic textbook, which takes a social systems approach to human behavior. This systems approach is still widely accepted in the human services disciplines, including education, social

University Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 4th edition (PDF) helps college students generalize and apply the key ideas of calculus through precise and clear explanations, meticulously crafted figures, thoughtfully chosen examples, and superior exercise sets. This textbook offers the right mix of conceptual, basic and challenging exercises, along with meaningful applications. In