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The Responsibilities of Rhetoric מאת Michelle Smith Spanning topics from Rustic design to bot-written texts in Wikipedia, from the rhetoric of graphic novels to medieval Arabic rhetorical theory, The Responsibilities of Rhetoric combines reflections on today's globalized world with responsive glances toward the rhetoric of the future. A product of th...

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Economical Writing, Second Edition מאת Deirdre McCloskey Anyone who cares about direct, clear expression should read this lucid, delightful gem by an author who practices what she advises....

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The Anthropology of War מאת Keith F. Otterbein Keith Otterbein, a long-time authority on anthropological studies of warfare, provides a rich synthesis of theory, literature, and findings developed by anthropologists and scholars from other disciplines. This in-depth--yet concise--look at warfare opens with two well-known ethnographic examples of...

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Oral Communication: Skills, Choices, and Consequences מאת Kathryn Sue Young The second edition continues to be an affordable, accessible, concise--yet comprehensive--guide to acquiring oral communication skills. Superb examples engage students to think about the choices and consequences of their communication. Written in an informal, entertaining style, the book invites stu...

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The Art of the Song Recital מאת Shirlee Emmons The definitive work in its field! Since its original publication, the Emmons-Sonntag text has continually stood out as the definitive work on the song recital. The book presents imaginative advice and practical techniques for producing successful recitals and kindling audience excitement. Every asp...

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Translating Theory into Practice: A Student Guide to Counseling Practicum and Internship מאת Justin E. Levitov Practicum and internship courses are the most challenging and exciting components of a counselor's academic preparation. This hands-on text is the ideal resource for such students as they begin the process of translating counseling theory into effective clinical practice. The authors' clear, convers...

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Our Global Environment: A Health Perspective מאת Anne Nadakavukaren Human beings may be the dominant form of life on Earth today, but our health, well-being, and, indeed, survival are dependent on the health and integrity of the environment in which we live. Anne Nadakavukaren explores and clarifies this web of interdependency and interrelationships with uncommon in...

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Tools of Critical Thinking: Metathoughts for Psychology (Second edition) מאת David A. Levy This innovative text is designed to improve thinking skills through the application of 30 critical thinking principles—Metathoughts. These specialized tools and techniques are useful for approaching all forms of study, inquiry, and problem solving. Le...

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Leadership: A Communication Perspective מאת Michael Z. Hackman Leadership is fundamental to improving groups, organizations, and society and communication is fundamental to leadership. Leadership is an interactive process through which leaders and followers develop an effective approach to collective goals. Increasing understanding of the leadership process and...

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Inquiries into Chemistry, Third Edition מאת Michael J. Pavelich The laboratory experience should involve some of the kinds of mental activities a research scientist employs: finding patterns in data, developing mathematical analyses for them, forming hypotheses, testing hypotheses, debating with colleagues, and designing experiments to prove a point. For thi...

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Economics of Resources, Agriculture, and Food מאת Wesley D. Seitz Advanced communication systems, sophisticated financial markets, and new trading relationships interconnect nations and businesses like never before. Every farmer and agribusiness now competes in a world market. Agriculture and agribusiness are no longer limited to the traditional family farm while ...

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Courts and Justice: A Reader מאת G. Larry Mays Now in its fourth edition, Courts and Justice: A Reader continues to generate a constructive approach to the social and political nature of the U.S. court system. This updated collection of 26 carefully selected readings explores the public's incorrect assumptions about the role and functions of the...

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The Nicolet Corrigenda: New France Revisted מאת Nancy O. Lurie Corrigenda: A list of errors with corrections. Jean Nicolet, emissary of Samuel de Champlain, Commandant of New France, is memorialized in a huge bronze statue overlooking Green Bay, in half a dozen murals in public buildings in Wisconsin, and on a U.S. postage stamp. In search of the Northwest Pass...