Category: Textbooks

J.D. Lewis-Williams, one of the well-known South African archaeologists and ethnographers, excavates meaning from the complex mythological stories of the San-Bushmen to make a larger theory of how myth is used in culture. He extracts their “nuggets,” the far-reaching but rarely unspoken words and concepts of language and understanding that

Strategic Human Resources Planning for Academic Libraries: Information, Technology and Organization (PDF) provides an in-depth discussion of human resources as a strategic element of a library organization, especially as competencies change and staffing needs. The ebook focuses on the impact of human resource practices in a library setting, discussing several

For non-majors biology courses Biology: Science for Life with Physiology 6th Edition (PDF) weaves a compelling storyline throughout every chapter to grab student attention through the exploration of high-interest topics like genetic testing, global warming, and the Zika virus. The authors return to the storyline repeatedly using it as the

Building on established diagnostic techniques, Essentials of Internal Medicine, 3rd Edition, (PDF) features a modern approach to internal medicine, arming the reader with the skills to become an effective internist. This textbook offers practical approaches to diagnosis and up to date strategies for applying evidence-based treatments for prevalent conditions. In

Applying a unique nuts-and-bolts approach, California Politics And Government, 13th Edition, (PDF) gives insight into real-life politics as it brightly illustrates the complex principles at work in state government. Present examples and clear explanations give readers a good understanding of the ins and outs of the California government. Comprehensively updated,