Category: Non Fiction

Extensively reorganized and rewritten, the new Evolution 4th edition (PDF) — featuring a new coauthor: Mark Kirkpatrick (The University of Texas at Austin) — offers additional expertise in evolutionary genomics and genetics, the fastest-developing area of evolutionary biology. Directed toward an undergraduate audience, the PDF etextbook emphasizes the interplay between

The Programmable Logic Controllers 5th edition (PDF) continues to provide an up to date introduction to all aspects of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) installation, programming and maintaining procedures. Improvements have been made to every chapter. The content, applied programming examples, available instructor and college student resources including lesson PowerPoint presentations (with

Research Methods, Design, and Analysis 12th edition (PDF) offers an understanding of the research methods used to investigate human thought and behavior. The coverage of qualitative, experimental, correlational, and survey research helps university students develop their research skills for all spheres of psychology. Information is presented in an easy and

Aboriginal peoples in Canada have varied cultures but share common political and social challenges that have contributed to their experiences of health and illness. This collection discusses the origins of mental health and social problems and the development of culturally responsive approaches to services and health promotion. Healing Traditions (PDF)

Advanced Thermoelectrics (PDF) offers an overview on nanostructured thermoelectric materials and devices, including fundamental concepts, device contacts and stability, synthesis techniques and potential applications, particularly in solar energy conversion and waste heat recovery. The contents emphasize on thermoelectric devices made from nanomaterials with high thermoelectric efficiency for use in large