Category: Textbooks

Air quality has a direct effect on the health, welfare, and production performance of livestock as the high quantities of noxious gases, dust, and airborne microorganisms are likely to lessen production efficiency and the overall welfare of farm animals. Long-term exposure to particulates in livestock buildings might also impact the

In many plants, vibration and noise problems occur due to fluid flow, which can greatly disrupt smooth plant operations. These flow-related phenomena are called Flow-Induced Vibrations. This ebook Flow Induced Vibrations: Classifications and Lessons from Practical Experiences (PDF) explains how and why such vibrations happen and provide hints and tips

Politics is relevant and participation matters — now more than ever — With fresh insight from new co-author Andrea Campbell, We the People, 12th Edition, (PDF) once again sets the standard for showing college students how government impacts their lives and why it matters who participates. Campbell relates personal, true stories

Used in a variety of courses in various disciplines, Asking the Right Questions: A Guide To Critical Thinking 11th edition (PDF) helps college students bridge the gap between blindly accepting information or simply memorizing, and the greater challenge of synthesis and critical analysis. Specifically, this concise textbook teaches undergraduate students

Nutrition concepts applied to our daily lives – Nutrition: An Applied Approach 5th edition (PDF) introduces non-majors (or even majors) to nutrition with an innovative format that promotes long-term learning without rote memorization. Key focus areas include: fluid and electrolyte balance, functions of vitamins and minerals in the body, bone health,