Category: Textbooks

Scott Freeman’s Biological Science, 6th Edition, (PDF) is favorite for its Socratic narrative style, its stress on experimental evidence, and its devotion to active learning. Science education research shows that true mastery of content needs a move away from memorization towards active engagement with the material in a personal, focused way. Biological

Introduction to the Chemistry of Food, (PDF) describes the molecular composition of food and the chemistry of its components. It offers college students an understanding of biochemical and chemical reactions that affect food quality and contribute to wellness. This innovative approach allows students in nutrition, food science, and culinology to

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

Autocratization in post-Cold War Political Regimes, (PDF) deals with post-Cold War processes of autocratization, that is, system change towards autocracy. While these processes are increasing in number and frequency, autocratization remains a comparatively understudied phenomenon, especially its latest manifestations. In this volume, the authors provide one of the first cross-regional

We live in an age in which informational, expressive, and technological subject matter are becoming increasingly important. Intellectual property is the key means by which the law seeks to regulate such subject matter. It intends to promote innovation and creativity, and in doing so to support solutions to global health