Category: Textbooks

Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing 9th edition (PDF) is a compact but complete guide to argumentation and critical thinking. Comprising the textbook portion of the widely adopted Current Issues and Enduring Questions, it draws on the authors’ dual expertise in comprehensive rhetorical strategies and effective persuasive writing to help college

Political Decision-Making in Switzerland, 2015 edition, (PDF) provides a detailed study of the decision-making processes of the early 2000s reveals that the Swiss consensus democracy has transformed considerably. Power relations have changed, the clash has increased, coalitions have become more unsteady and outputs less expectable. Still, these challenges to consensus

At a time when the proof is stronger than ever that human activity is the key cause for global climate change, William Ruddiman’s revolutionary textbook returns in a thoroughly updated new edition. Earth’s Climate: Past and Future, 3rd Edition, (PDF) provides a clear, engaging, objective portrait of the current state

Mechanics of Materials 10th edition (PDF) clearly and thoroughly presents the theory and supports the application of essential mechanics of materials principles. Professor Dr. Hibbeler’s countless real-world examples, concise writing style, and stunning four-color photorealistic art program — all shaped by the comments and suggestions of 100s of reviewers —

Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment, 4th edition (PDF) gives students and practitioners with a clearly structured outline of the subject, along with critical analysis and support for further studies. Written by three authors with wide research, training and practical experience in EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment), the ebook covers the latest