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Audio is a unique medium for communication. It's intimate, immediate, immersive, and creators can produce it at home. In The Podcaster's Manifesto, Sarah Lemanczyk draws from her experience as one of the first professors in the United States to teach a dedicated podcasting course as part of a journalism curriculum. The book takes the mystery out of audio: what makes it different, where its challenges lie, and what makes it such an enticing medium to work in. The book prepares readers to participate in the audio world by introducing them to terminology, equipment, and best practices, and then demonstrating how to put it all together to create audio that is impactful, engaging, and rich-audio that people will listen to. Dedicated chapters help readers find their voice, write for the ear, edit audio, set up a home studio, pitch a podcast, and more. Written in an easy, humorous style, The Podcaster's Manifesto is an exemplary resource for programs and courses in communication, especially those with emphasis in audio and podcasting. It is also an invaluable resource for any individual interested in developing their own podcast.

Recognizing that managers in all areas of work often spend a significant amount of their time dealing with conflict, The Conflict Management Skills for Leaders Reader helps students develop the knowledge and skillsets they need to effectively resolve, prevent, and navigate every aspect of conflict. Opening chapters feature readings that explain why conflict management skills are essential for leaders and introduce readers to key concepts in managing conflict. Additional chapters address heuristics and biases, negotiation skills, mediation, the necessity of effective communication, and interpersonal conflict. Readers learn how to resolve workplace issues, design dispute resolution systems, and handle conflict in groups and teams. Closing chapters focus on gender issues in managing conflict and cross-cultural conflict. Throughout the anthology, introductions from the editor, activities, and discussion questions enrich the reading experience and inspire critical thought. An essential resource for current and future leaders, The Conflict Managements Skills for Leaders Reader is an ideal text for courses in business management, organizational behavior, leadership, and any other course with an emphasis on managing others.

Introduction to Sociology: An Anthology provides students with a curated collection of readings that help them develop a foundational understanding of sociological concepts and how these concepts operate in the real world. The volume provides them with an introduction to a variety of social problems and the processes by which social change occurs. The text is organized into six distinct units, which explore core concepts in sociology; socialization, social interaction, and social change; stratification; politics, deviance, and social control; families and intimate relationships; and the environment, social movements, and social change. Students learn about cultural structures, sex and gender, the safety of women and girls in educational settings, crime and control, intimate partner violence, power dynamics and relationships, and more. Each unit features an editor's introduction to provide students with meaningful context and end-of-unit discussion questions to inspire critical thought and support retention of the material. Developed to help students better understand how culture, institutions, stratification, and inequality structure our lives, Introduction to Sociology is an ideal resource for foundational courses within the discipline.

A Christian Guide to Psychology and Counseling illuminates the many ways in which key tenets and concepts in psychology can support and even enrich the Christian faith. The book underscores the similarities between psychology and Christian texts and principles-namely that both present stories and ideas that help to explain human nature and help us confront emotional issues. It emphasizes that an understanding of psychology can enhance one's appreciation for the Gospel, and profound Christian faith can deepen one's appreciation for the psychology found in scripture. The book explores the workings of the human brain, the dynamics of human development, the processes of attraction and attachment, the diverse challenges of living, and how counseling is able to help people heal and grow. Readers learn about Christian counseling practices, denial and the mechanisms of escape, the problems of evil, fear, and inflated pride in the world, and the psychology of couple relationships. The book also addresses the nature and value of worship and the problems associated with misplaced worship. A concise yet enlightening and deeply heartfelt book, A Christian Guide to Psychology and Counseling is an invaluable resource for courses and programs in religion and theology. It is also an exceptional resource for practicing Christian clergymen and clergywomen.

Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Level 1 Lab Manual provides students with basic knowledge about bloodstain pattern analysis and the opportunity to conduct experiments to demonstrate the dynamics of blood in flight. The manual and associated exercises show how bloodstain pattern analysis is used as a forensic science discipline, illustrate the information that can be obtained from bloodstain evidence, and help students analyze actual bloodstain patterns. Upon completion of a course that uses this lab manual, students are qualified to join the International Association for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, which is the first step toward taking the International Association of Identification Bloodstain Analysis certification test. The second edition features a new introduction, as well as a new chapter on cognitive bias written by Kelsey Backry. Additionally, the chapters have been expanded slightly to include greater depth of historical background for each topic. Bloodstain Pattern Analysis is a dynamic lab manual that is ideal for students taking introductory forensic science, law enforcement, or criminology courses. This resource could be especially helpful for active police officers and forensic scientists.

Criminal Law: The Essentials provides students with a concise and straightforward introduction to the world of criminal law. The textbook presents readers with brief case excerpts and statutes to demonstrate how criminal laws can align or diverge depending upon location and jurisdiction. The opening chapter discusses the emergence of law, philosophies on punishment in society, constitutional limitations on criminal law in the United States, the classification of crimes, and more. Additional chapters explore the elements of a crime, anticipatory offenses and parties to crimes, defenses to criminal culpability, and criminal homicide. Students learn about the nuances of various types of crime: against the person, property, crimes against public order and public decency, crimes against the government, and substance abuse crimes. The final chapter addresses sentencing. New and/or expanded topics for the fourth edition include the insanity defense; intimate partner violence; elder abuse; academic and related fraud; animal law; contempt of court; mandatory minimum sentencing; capital punishment; sex offender registration; and more. Additional statutes, cases, and other materials are available in an online supplement to the text.

Excerpting American History from 1877 to 2001: Primary Sources and Commentary provides students with a collection of government documents, newspaper accounts, manuscripts, letters, diaries, speeches, and more to provide them with an immersive and intimate exploration of the United States from the dawn of the Gilded Age to the harrowing events of September 11, 2001.This volume, the second in a two-book series, analyzes American history from 1877 to 2001. Each chapter features an introductory essay by the author to provide readers with critical context and perspective, excerpts from primary documents, and questions to stimulate reflection and deep learning.Readers learn about the industry, invention, and economic growth that boomed during the Gilded Age, but which also excluded many Americans, including new immigrants, farmers, African Americans, and women. They read about the progressive policies of Theodore Roosevelt, William Taft, and Woodrow Wilson. Select primary sources share perspectives on the Great War, the Second World War, the Jazz Age, the Harlem Renaissance, the Great Depression, the economic challenges of the 1970s, and more.Excerpting American History from 1877 to 2001 is an exemplary text for courses in American history. Students can rewind their exploration of American history and revisit the past in the first volume in the series, which features primary sources and commentary chronicling 1492 to 1877.

Business Case Studies in Applied Data Science: Supply Chains, eCommerce, and Consumer Lending provides students with a unique source of practical data science exercises with real-world data and enterprise platforms. Students are provided with a rich explanation of how data science practices can be helpful in business decision-making and problem-solving endeavors. The interactive ebook format allows students to read the text of each chapter and engage with digital learning activities throughout-including flashcards, videos, drag-and-drop skill-building activities, quizzes, and links out to additional resources-all within a single ecosystem. The ebook is organized into three modules, which explore supply chains, eCommerce, and consumer lending, respectively. Each module is built around a unique case study, with each referencing a different enterprise platform and dataset. The chapters in Module 1 address the economics of supply chains, operations and Porter's Five Forces, risk management, supply and demand, and more. In Module 2, students learn about the economics of bricks and clicks, the logistics of the digital economy, marketing and performance indicators, and accounting. The final module discusses the economics of consumer lending, finance and the process of creating a mortgage-backed security, and risk management and market risk versus credit risk with MBS.

"Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills provides readers with a comprehensive exploration of group counseling with emphasis on critical techniques for effective group leadership. The text is known for being hands-on and reader friendly. It successfully marries traditional theories and concepts with valuable strategies and sage advice that prepares group leaders for impactful practice. Readers also receive access to videos that show leaders demonstrating the skills discussed in the book. The ninth edition features new content related to the social justice movement as well as leading groups during times of crisis such as the global pandemic that began in 2020. Each chapter has been updated to include learning objectives, information on leading groups virtually, and case studies. The section about leading groups of children and adolescents has been expanded, and references throughout the text have been updated. Group Counseling is an indispensable resource for practicing or future counselors, social workers, psychologists, and others who currently lead or are preparing to lead groups in a variety of settings" --

Excerpting American History from 1492 to 1877: Primary Sources and Commentary provides students with a fresh and engaging exploration of key themes in America's past via a collection of documents and narratives. The text examines the themes of cultural interaction, the growth of the American Empire, freedom, and violent arguments over human bondage.This volume, the first in a two-book series, analyzes the period from 1492 to 1877. Each chapter features an introductory essay by the author to provide readers with critical context and perspective, excerpts from primary documents, and questions to stimulate reflection and deep learning. The book also includes five maps, which serve as critical references.Throughout the text, readers explore frozen Beringia, encounter historical figures such as Thomas Jefferson, Abigail Adams, and Benjamin Franklin, and learn about the Bostonians who helped toss East Indian tea into the harbor in 1773. They read the arguments of women fighting for gender equality at Seneca Falls, perspectives on freedom from emancipated slaves, and ideas surrounding Reconstruction.Excerpting American History from 1492 to 1877 is an enlightening text for courses in American history. Students can continue their exploration of American history in the second volume in the series, which features primary sources and commentary chronicling 1877 to 2001.

Student Resiliency: The Subtle Art of Wellness is a workbook designed to help college students not only adjust to college life but also to thrive and be more resilient through employing healthy choices and fostering critical wellness habits.The first chapter defines the terms wellness and resiliency, outlining benefits of different resiliency types including intellectual, social, emotional, environmental, academic, spiritual, and physical. Subsequent chapters focus on cognitive resilience and ways in which our thinking can affect our emotions, building emotional resilience, the importance of social support, and the role of decision-making in career wellness and resilience. Students are provided sound guidance in cultivating spiritual resilience, shaping their personal environments, and safeguarding and building their physical wellness. Throughout the book, chapter summaries, reflection questions, and insights support the learning experience and inspire critical thought.Written to help students achieve a happier and healthier way of navigating the stresses and strains of college life and beyond, Student Resiliency is an exemplary resource for student success and first-year orientation courses and programs.

The topic of race is often mentioned in conversations regarding politics and social issues. In fact, race ranks among the most frequently mentioned topics in the media and current political debates. Yet, most people and public officials are reluctant to talk about race other than stating, "I am not a racist" when, in fact, our thinking about many of these issues may be subconsciously grounded in racial perceptions. This book invites you to participate in a meaningful conversation about race and racism. It addresses the following questions: What is racism? Why does racism exist? Who is a racist? Why does racism matter in social, personal, and political contexts? What are strategies to address racism? Author Alexis Tan expertly addresses these important questions by weaving social science research with media stories that demonstrate everyday instances of both racism and hope. He shares personal experiences and observations as a man of color and a privileged American to underscore the complexity of issues related to race and racism. Who is a Racist? Why Racism Matters sheds a bright and enduring light on racism, its consequences, and how it affects us all.