Category: Textbooks

Ice Mechanics for Geophysical and Civil Engineering Applications, (PDF) offers the tools and concepts of ice mechanics, along with examples of their application in the fields of glaciology, civil engineering, and climate research in cold regions. It begins with an account of the most important physical properties of sea and

Mastering Academic Writing in the Sciences, (PDF) provides a comprehensive and coherent step-by-step guide to writing in scientific academic disciplines. It is a vital resource for those working on a Ph.D. thesis, dissertation, research paper, or report. Writing these documents can be a long and difficult experience for students and

In Precalculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic 8th edition (PDF), the authors encourage numerical, graphical, and algebraic modeling of functions as well as a focus on conceptual understanding, problem solving, and facility with technology. They have created an ebook that is designed for instructors and written for students making this the most

Connect Essential MIS Concepts to Everyday Life. Essentials of MIS 12th edition (PDF) takes an in-depth look at how today’s businesses use information systems and technologies to achieve corporate objectives. Current real-world business cases illustrate how companies have identified and ultimately solved key business challenges using information technologies and systems.

Caring for the Vulnerable: Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice, and Research 5th edition (PDF) focuses on vulnerable populations and how nurses can care for them, conduct research, develop programs for them, and influence health policy. Units 1 and 2 focus on theories and concepts; Unit 3 on research; Units 4,