Category: Textbooks

With traditional linear algebra textbooks, the course is relatively easy for most of the students during the early stages as material is presented in a familiar, concrete setting. However, when abstract concepts are introduced, college students often hit a wall. Instructors seem to agree that certain concepts (such as spanning,

Geert Hofstede has completely revised, rewritten, and updated Culture’s Consequences 2nd edition (PDF) for the 21st century, he has broadened the ebook’s cross-disciplinary appeal, expanded the coverage of countries examined from 40 to more than 50, reformulated his arguments and a large amount of new literature has been included. The

Dynamics is increasingly being identified by consulting engineers as one of the key skills which should to be taught in civil engineering degree programs. This is driven by the trend towards lighter, more vibration-prone structures, the identification of new threats such as terrorist attacks, the growth of business in earthquake

This ebook, Tobacco Smoking Addiction: Epidemiology, Genetics, Mechanisms, and Treatment (PDF) provide the most recent knowledge on almost all key aspects of the health impact of tobacco smoking. Its 21 chapters focus on both preclinical and clinical studies. The contents are broad, covering the epidemiology of tobacco smoking; genetic epidemiology;

Pioneers of Psychology, A History (PDF) tells the stories of the women and men who have created our understanding of what it means to be human. The authors clarify major themes and controversies in psychology’s history through carefully designed stories of real people, their personal journeys and their intellectual insights.