Category: Textbooks

In America’s criminal justice system, irrespective of the assumption of innocence until one is proved guilty, the accused is usually incarcerated in a county facility pending trials that can be postponed for years. This situation is worsened by the plea bargaining process, which makes those accused admit to crimes they

Cheese: Chemistry, Physics and Microbiology, 4th Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of the chemical, physical, microbiological, biochemical, and physico-chemical aspects of cheese, taking the reader from rennet and acid coagulation of milk, to the role of cheese and related foods in addressing public health issues. The work addresses the science from

Environment: The Science behind the Stories, 6th edition (PDF) is a best-seller for the introductory environmental science course known for its student-friendly narrative style, its integration of case studies and real stories, and its presentation of the latest science and research on the topic. The latest 6th Edition features new

The eBook by Harley and Miller, Zoology 10th edition (PDF) continues to offer students an introductory general zoology textbook that is manageable in size and adaptable to a variety of course formats. It is a principles-oriented textbook written for the non-majors or the combined course, presented at the sophomore or

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology, 2nd Edition, (PDF) is an authoritative survey of the key topics, current and upcoming trends, and contemporary issues in the study of institutions and human social relationships. A collection of contributions from internationally-recognized scholars and experts explore the theoretical and methodological foundations of sociology,