A foundational introduction to the field with the latest in geographic technologies.

Introduction to Geospatial Technologies demonstrates the wide range of geographic technologies available to and used by geographers today. Each chapter contains an introduction to the key concepts and a lab activity, so that in addition to gaining a basic foundation of knowledge, students also obtain hands-on experience with the relevant software.

This is a fast-paced adventure for readers of all ages by bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, master of fantasy fiction. Here, in a school for the magically gifted, your talent could cost you your life...Joel is fascinated by the magic of Rithmatics, but few have the gift and he is not one of them. Undaunted, he persuades Professor Fitch to teach him magical theory. Joel can't infuse his protective lines and circles with power, or bring his chalk-drawn creatures to life, but he's quick to m...

Mom, I went to the store. See inside the fridge. I watered the plants.

I cleaned out Peter's cage. I tidied the sitting room. And the kitchen.

And I did the washing up. I'm going to bed. Your live-in servant, Claire Life on the Refrigerator Door is told exclusively through notes exchanged by Claire and her mother, Elizabeth, during the course of a life-altering year.

Their story builds to an emotional crescendo when Elizabeth is diagnosed with breast cancer. Stunningly sad but ultimately upli...

Think critically, consider diverse perspectives, and improve your everyday life.

Best-selling authors David Myers' and Nathan DeWall’s briefest introduction to psychology speaks to all students, with no assumptions made in the vocabulary, examples, or presentation. The manageable and effective chapters help students apply psychological concepts to their own lives in meaningful and engaging ways.

A detailed overview of the theories, concepts, research methods, and findings in the field of language policy is provided here in one accessible source. The author proposes new methodological, theoretical, and conceptual directions and offers guidance for doing language policy research.

'This was where her dreams drifted to if she didn't blot her nights out with drink; this was where her thoughts settled if she didn't fill her days with chat. She remembered this tiny, remote foreign village on a molecular level and the sight of it soaked into her like water into sand, because this was where her old life had ended and her new one had begun.'Portobello - home to the world-famous street market, Notting Hill Carnival and Clem Alderton. She's the queen of the scene, the girl ever...

Business Statistics is a student-friendly book written to encourage first year business students to understand (and enjoy!) their first experience of statistics. Each topic is well illustrated, with worked examples, tutorial sheets, supplementary exercises, and computer worksheets in SPSS, Minitab and Excel - all with answers provided.

Introductory psychology with an evolutionary perspective.

Peter Gray’s evolutionary perspective and emphasis on critical thinking have made his comprehensive yet accessible introduction to psychology a widely respected classroom favourite. The eighth edition continues this tradition with co-author David Bjorklund who engages and stimulates students to investigate the big ideas in psychological science.

And what can Richard Gere, a beautiful librarian, a struggling priest and a foul-mouthed and troubled young man teach Bartholomew about finding love and happiness?Whatever it is, Bartholomew is in for a lot more than he bargained for . . .'The Good Luck of Right Now is original, compelling, and uplifting . . . His writing is shot through with wit and humanity' Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project

The newest edition of Knisely's Student Handbook for Writing in Biology is the helping hand your students are looking for, offering the support they need to write within the conventions of biology. Topics range from reading technical literature and writing scientific papers, to preparing lab reports and giving oral presentations of scientific findings. Students get practical advice from MS Office appendices, tutorial videos, and various checklists.

Examples and resources throughout the text s...