Books from Thomson/Wadsworth
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The Exemplary Middle School
By Paul S. George, William Marvin AlexanderTHE EXEMPLARY MIDDLE SCHOOL has been the standard in the field of middle school education for two decades. Its comprehensive coverage remains unparalleled, and the authors have included a multitude...
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The Experience of Buddhism: Sources and Interpretations
By John StrongPart of the "Religious Life in History Series," this comprehensive anthology provides translations of texts illustrative of Buddhist philosophy and doctrine as well as descriptive, concrete accounts of Buddhist practices,...
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Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures
By Raymond G. MiltenbergerBEHAVIOR MODIFICATION: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE, THIRD EDITION helps students master the principles and concepts of behavior modification before they move on to the procedures. The author uses a precise, step-by-step...
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Study Guide for Health Psychology, an Introduction to Behavior and Health
By Linda Brannon, Jess FeistStudy Guide for Health Psychology, an Introduction to Behavior and Health
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Mississippi Freedom Summer
By John F. McclymerPart of the American Stories series, this book tells the story of Mississippi during the "Freedom Summer" of 1964. The summer of 1964 witnessed the most astounding successes of the...
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A Brief History of Chinese and Japanese Civilizations
By Conrad SchirokauerSchirokauer (Columbia U.) has now combined efforts with three other East Asia specialists--Brown (U. of Michigan), Lurie (Columbia U.), and Gay (Oberlin College)--to produce the revised, third edition of this...
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Gardner's Art Through the Ages
By Fred S. Kleiner, Christin J. Mamiya, Helen GardnerThe market-leading text for the art history survey course, GARDNER'S ART THROUGH THE AGES has served as a comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted guide to the defining phases of the world's...
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Media, Crime, and Criminal Justice: Images, Realities, and Policies
By Ray SuretteBecome a critical media consumer with MEDIA, CRIME, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE! With the rise of media's role in reporting crime and using crime as entertainment, the importance of the interplay...
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Daily Planning for Today's Classroom: A Guide to Writing Lesson and Activity Plans
By Kay M. Price, Karna L. NelsonLesson plans are required of all K-12 teachers. DAILY PLANNING FOR TODAY'S CLASSROOM instructs pre-service or in-service teachers how to write effective plans that in turn promote student learning.
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Outcome Uncertain: Cases and Contexts in Bioethics
By Ronald MunsonThis casebook presents both classic and current cases in bioethics, as well as the biomedical and social framework needed to understand the moral and social issues they raise. The text...
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Skills for Success: Developing Effective Study Strategies
By Cynthia JenkinsThis text not only presents information, tips, and tactics required for enhancing college study skills, but it does so by connecting with the student on a more personal level. In...
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Applied Sociology: Terms, Topics, Tools, and Tasks
By Stephen F. Steele, Jammie PriceThis concise, user-friendly book addresses a common question of many introductory sociology students: "What can I do with sociology?" The book introduces students to sociology as an active and relevant...
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Public Administration in America
By Michael E. Milakovich, George J. GordonThink you know how to run a city government? Find out how it's really done with PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN AMERICA. This edition shows you how the day-to-day operations work, plus...
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Conflict and Cooperation: Evolving Theories of International Relations
By Marc A. GenestDesigned to acquaint students with the fundamental principles of and treatises on international relations theory, CONFLICT AND COOPERATION combines a broad range of historical and contemporary readings that provide a...
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On the Meaning of Life
By Garrett ThomsonThis brief text assists students in understanding The Meaning of Life philosophy and thinking so they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent class dialogue and improve their understanding of...
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Sports and Fitness Nutrition
By Robert E. C. Wildman, Barry S. MillerSPORTS AND FITNESS NUTRITION is a unique offering to the sports and nutrition milieu. The text differs from its competitors with its extensive, up-to-date coverage of nutrition supplements and unique...
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On Popper
By Mark Amadeus NotturnoON POPPER, like other titles in the Wadsworth Philosopher's Series, offers a concise, yet comprehensive, introduction to this philosopher's most important ideas. Presenting the most important insights of well over...
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Constructions of Deviance: Social Power, Context, and Interaction
By Patricia A. Adler, Peter AdlerThis text is the industry standard for publishing the most recent and relevant articles in the field of deviance, by demonstrating to students how the concepts and theories of deviance...
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Understanding Dying, Death, and Bereavement
By George E. Dickinson, Michael R. LemingUsing a social-psychological approach, this edition remains solidly grounded in theory and research, but places greater emphasis on the individual and coping with death and dying. These two well-known authors...
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The Wadsworth Guide to MLA Documentation
By Linda Smoak SchwartzThis concise guide to the most commonly used kinds of MLA citations-now with the latest 2003 updates-is brief enough to be used as a supplement to a handbook or literature...