Category: Textbooks

“A film is an art form with a language and an aesthetic all its own.” Since 1979 Kristin Thompson, David Bordwell, and now Co-Author Jeff Smith’s Film Art: An Introduction 12th edition (PDF) has been the most widely respected and the best-selling introduction to the unbiased analysis of cinema. Taking

The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, 7th Edition, (PDF) demonstrates the vital role research plays in criminology and criminal justice by integrating in-depth, real-world case studies with a comprehensive discussion of research methods. By pairing research techniques with practical examples from the field, authors Ronet D. Bachman

A True PDF Textbook for an Introductory Course, System Administration Course, or a Combination Course Linux with Operating System Concepts (PDF) merges conceptual operating system (OS) and Linux/Unix topics into one cohesive textbook for undergraduate students. The book can be used for a one- or two-semester course on Linux or

Research Design and Methods: A Process Approach 10th edition (PDF) takes college students through the research process, from developing and getting a research idea, to conducting and designing a study, through reporting and analyzing data. Information on the research process is presented in an engaging and lively way, highlighting the

For over three decades, Understanding Human Communication, 13th Edition, (PDF) has been the successful text for the Human Communication course. Solidly grounded in scholarship, it offers students with the insights and skills to do well in today’s changing world. This new thirteenth edition features updated coverage of culture, social media,