Category: Textbooks

The design of structures in general, and prestressed concrete structures in particular, requires considerably more information than is contained in building codes. A sound understanding of structural behaviour at all stages of loading is essential. This textbook presents a detailed description and explanation of the behaviour of prestressed concrete members

Entrepreneurship is the outcome of various contextual factors in the community, which are molded by social challenges and business needs. Current research efforts have focused on the dynamics of communities and how they aid entrepreneurship among a diverse group of people and organizations. Entrepreneurship and the Community (PDF) highlights research

The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology, 2nd edition, PDF is the seminal reference in the field of positive psychology, which in recent years has transcended academia to capture the imagination of the general public. The digital PDF handbook provides a roadmap for the psychology needed by the majority of the

In University Physics for the Physical and Life Sciences Volume 1 (PDF), authors Philip R. Kesten and David L. Tauck take a fresh and innovative approach to the university physics (calculus-based) course. They combine their experience teaching biology (Tauck) and physics (Kesten) to create a textbook that engages college students

Written by 4 leading teachers and scholars, Giddens/Carr/Duneier/Appelbaum’s Introduction to Sociology 11th edition, (PDF)  provides an authoritative introduction to fundamental concepts, major theories, and the latest research in a streamlined, easy-to-navigate format. A consistent four-part chapter structure makes the reading manageable without compromising coverage. At the end of every chapter,