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New Society, Ninth Edition
by Robert J. Brym
Previously published by Nelson. New Society is an introductory sociology textbook overseen and edited by bestselling author Robert Brym, with contributed chapters by 15 well-respected sociological experts. Social problems are complex and controversial, and New Society is prided on its ability to build excitement for students around sociology as an academic…
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Observing Young Children: Transformative Inquiry, Pedagogical Documentation, and Reflection, 6th Edition
by Kristine Fenning et al.
The sixth edition of Observing Young Children continues to focus on promoting and encouraging pedagogically sound observation and documentation practices in early childhood settings as a collaborative, meaningful, and reflective learning experience and process. This product encourages students to take time to reflect and inquire through a variety of…
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OpenStax: Sociology
by Openstax Content
Get your students excited about solving sociology problems by engaging them every step of the way with this interactive text by Openstax.
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Other People's Money: Politics of Pennsylvania
by Philip Harold et al.
An introduction to the politics and government of Pennsylvania, focusing on what active citizens need to know of how politics in the Commonwealth actually works. “A comprehensive account of Pennsylvania government and politics.” —G. Terry Madonna, author of Political Pennsylvania: The New Century. “For a state with tremendous historical and…
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Personal and Professional Development for Inquiring Minds
by Emmanuel Ayim, Ph.D
A comprehensive look at personal and professional development for all majors.
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Personality Science: The Science of Human Diversity
by Ulrich Schimmack
This book provides a modern and up-to-date introduction to personality psychology. The first six chapters introduce basic research methods, measurement, structure, stability and predictive validity of behaviour. The next four chapters examine causes of human diversity from evolutionary, biological, environmental, and cultural perspectives. The last…
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Physiological Psychology for Psych Students
by Dr. Ilyse O'Desky, PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Chief of Psychology at Saint Barnabas Medical Centre, Associate Professor of Psychology at Kane University
This is a basic textbook for an undergraduate course in physiological psychology. It discusses the basic physiological processes involved in human behavior. Fundamentals of neuronal and synaptic activity in the nervous system and endocrine system, and their impact on behavior are presented. Also included are chapters detailing perceptual systems,…
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Planning Canadian Communities, 7th Edition
by Gerald Hodge et al.
Previously published by Nelson. With this edition, Planning Canadian Communities begins its 34th year of analysis of the public endeavour of community planning in the cities, towns, and regions of Canada. The past three decades have been a time of immense learning, both for the field of community planning and for the authors. Winner of the Canadian…
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Programming for Behavioural Science
by Tim Martin
Whether it's called programming, coding, or software engineering, many people find it almost as intimidating as formal mathematics, and as a result avoid learning to use a computer to its fullest potential. This is particularly true of behavioural scientists. Computers can be used to conduct tightly controlled experiments, analyze data in new and unique…
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Public Administration in Canada, 2nd Edition
by Paul Barker, Tim Mau
Nelson - This second edition of Public Administration in Canada tackles the current and emerging trends, the changing and evolving institutions of government, ethics, and many other challenges in public administration. It brings the study to life for students, demonstrating the intersection of theory with the practice of government program and service…
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Reaching Out: Working Together to Identify and Respond to Child Victims of Abuse, 2nd Edition
by Pearl Rimer et al.
Previously published by Nelson. Everyone has a role to play in identifying and responding to child abuse and family violence. This book is written for professionals and paraprofessionals who work with children and their families, and post-secondary students. Early childhood educators, teachers, nurses, social workers, and others are in unique positions…
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Research Methods in Psychological Science
by Laura Freberg et al.
Research Methods in Psychological Science engages students in critical thinking as consumers and producers of research. Developed in a digital-first approach with interactive data and digital class activities, this comprehensive textbook covers psychological research with engaging examples that students can relate to and apply in their own lives. Each…
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