Category: Textbooks

To prepare materials scientists and engineers of the future, Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, 6th Edition, (PDF) is designed to provide diverse topics in the field with appropriate depth and breadth. The strength of the ebook is in its balanced presentation of concepts in the science of materials (basic

Astrobiology is a multidisciplinary pursuit that in various guises encompasses astronomy, chemistry, planetary and Earth sciences, and biology. It relies on mathematical, statistical, and computer modeling for theory, and space science, engineering, and computing to implement observational and experimental work. Consequently, when studying astrobiology, a broad scientific canvas is needed.

For the last decade, suicidal behavior in military and veteran populations has been a persistent feature in the media and in the news, with suicide rates among active-duty American military personnel reaching their highest level in about three decades. Handbook of Military and Veteran Suicide, (PDF) studies the most advanced

Wardle’s Writing about Writing 4th edition (PDF/ePub) has enabled tens of thousands of students to evaluate preconceptions about writing and research how writing works since its initial release. It accomplishes this by making writing the object of study. The textbook Writing About Writing includes “threshold concepts” regarding writing, which are

The Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing 2nd edition (PDF), uses a conversational style to teach statistics or nursing students how to use statistical methods and procedures to analyze research findings. Nursing students are guided through the complete analysis process from performing a statistical analysis to the rationale behind doing so.