Category: Textbooks

After the publication of the popular first edition, planetary and stellar scientists have produced numerous new theories, observations, and interpretations, including the “demotion” of our previous ninth planet Pluto as a dwarf planet. Including all of these new discoveries, Planetary Science: The Science of Planets around Stars, 2nd Edition, (PDF)

Human beings evolved in the company of others. Mutually reinforcing connections between brains, minds, and societies have profound effects for physical and emotional health. Social Neuroscience: Brain, Mind, and Society (PDF) provides a comprehensive new framework for studying human brain development and human behavior in their social context. NOTE: The

In this fully updated Leadership: Theory and Practice 8th edition, (PDF), by Peter Northouse, a new chapter on Followership examines the central role followers play in the leadership process and unpacks the characteristics of both effective and ineffective followers. The new eighth edition also includes a new Ethical Leadership Style

Particle Image Velocimetry: A Practical Guide 3rd Edition (PDF) is an immensely practical guide to Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), which provides a condensed, yet exhaustive guide to most of the information needed for experiments employing the technique. This latest 3rd edition has updated chapters on the principles and extra information

Employing the central integrative theme of power, Power and Society: An Introduction to the Social Sciences 14th Edition (PDF), introduces you to each of the social sciences and demonstrates how they differ in their methods and focus. It also presents an interdisciplinary viewpoint to illustrate the uses and nature of