Category: Textbooks

The Developmental Science of Adolescence: History Through Autobiography (PDF) is the most authoritative account of the leading developmental scientists from around the world. Written by the scholars who shaped the history they are recounting, every chapter is an engaging and personal account of the present, past, and future direction of

Empirical Nursing: The Art of Evidence-Based Care (PDF) aims to provide students and practicing nurses with the tools to better understand and engage in scientific arguments to back quality nursing and evidence-based practice. The nature of nursing and its association with science remains an area of ongoing debate, controversy, and

Digital Citizenship and Political Engagement (PDF) considers the radical impacts the emergence of digital politics and social media have had on the way that advocacy organizations activate and organize citizens into political participation. It debates that these changes are due not only to technological advancement but are also supported by

Juvenile Delinquency: Causes, Control and Consequences, (PDF) emphasizes the causes, control, and consequences of juvenile delinquency. Chapter One starts with an overview of the cultural, social, and interpersonal issues with justice-involved adolescents. Chapter Two’s aim is to help understand the major developmental theorist’s view of critical developmental milestones, understand the

The Practicum Companion for Social Work: Integrating Class and Field Work, 4th edition, (PDF), is the ideal companion for your first field/practicum experience. Filled with in-depth case scenarios, practical applications, and thought-provoking examples, it guides you through your placement while reinforcing the linkages between practice behaviors, classroom learning, and competencies.