Showing 45 results for Nelson titles

Global Issues: Perspectives on Controversies

by Paul U. Angelini et al.

Tophat’s Global Issues: Perspectives and Controversies is now in its 4th Edition. Designed for an introductory audience, the first 3 chapters provide the foundation for analyzing important political and social issues through a global lens. The text begins with a brief introduction to ‘What is politics?’ followed by short descriptions of different…

Canadian Professional Engineering and Geoscience, 6th Edition

by Patricia Shaw et al.

Nelson - Canadian Professional Engineering and Geoscience: Practice and Ethics, 6e, is a unique and comprehensive text for today’s Canadian students and practising professionals. Structured in five parts, the text is written in an approachable and engaging style that effectively covers practice and ethics topics while offering advice for readers to…

Constructing Meaning: Teaching Language and Literacy K-8, 6th Edition

by Joyce Bainbridge et al.

Nelson - Children develop their language abilities through meaningful interactions with people at storytime, at meal times, during chores, while searching for information, while playing, and while at school. In the classroom, teachers serve a crucial role in maximizing learners’ language and literacy acquisition. They serve as strong models, providing…

Dental Office Administration, 1st Edition

by Sandie Baillargeon

Nelson - This book has been designed to guide new and/or existing Dental Office Administrators through many of the complex issues that they will face, such as the changes in privacy laws, insurance adjudication, personnel performance issues, client relations, marketing and advertising and many other valuable topics. One change that will be consistent…

Ethics and Law for Teachers, 2nd Edition

by Kenneth Crook et al.

Nelson - The practice of teaching in Canada is regulated both by law and professional codes of ethics and conduct. Ethics and Law for Teachers, Second Edition, engages readers in an authentic, personal consideration of the professional expectations and benefits of reflective practices of teaching in Canada. Not only does the text delve into the objective,…

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…

Recruitment and Selection in Canada, 7th edition

by Victor M. Catano, Willi H. Wiesner, Rick D. Hackett, and Monica Belcourt

Nelson - Recruitment and Selection in Canada, Seventh Edition, is designed to meet the needs of both students and practitioners working in human resources or personnel psychology. It provides an up-to-date review of the current issues and methodologies that are used in recruiting and selecting employees to staff Canadian organizations. Over the years,…

Social Work Practice: Problem Solving and Beyond, 3rd Edition

by Tuula Heinonen, Len Spearman

Nelson - Social Work Practice: Problem Solving and Beyond presents a view of social work that incorporates, not without criticism, problem solving as foundational to traditional practice. While drawing upon international and American content, the text emphasizes Canadian social work experience and developments. Tuula Heinonen and Len Spearman also argue…

Sociology in Action, 3rd Edition

by Tami M. Bereska et al.

Nelson - The essence of sociology lies in the sociological imagination. Sociology in Action: A Canadian Perspective, Third Edition, articulates the importance of developing a sociological imagination and highlights the tools that are necessary to develop that skill: empirical research methods that create verifiable knowledge, sociological theories that…

Strategic Compensation in Canada, 6th Edition

by Richard Long et al.

Nelson - Strategic Compensation in Canada is part of the market-leading Nelson Series in Human Resources Management. In this sixth edition, we welcome Dr. Parbudyal Singh onto the project, who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, while maintaining the foundation built by the late Dr. Richard Long. Recognizing that no single compensation systems…

The Bare Essentials, 9th Edition

by Sarah Norton et al.

Nelson - Known for clear explanations, a multitude of opportunities for practice, and a strong instructor support package, The Bare Essentials has, for over 25 years, been the preferred choice for students and instructors who need coverage of grammar and sentence- and paragraph-writing skills. For the next edition, we are moving to a more flexible format…

A Human Voyage: Exploring Biological Anthropology, 2nd Edition

by Anne Keenleyside et al.

Previously published by Nelson. A Human Voyage is a ground-up Canadian text designed to help students understand biological anthropology and the evolution of humanity. Comprehensive, balanced, and well-written, it features Canadian contributions, along with research from around the world. This book is written for students with little to no background…