1. World Politics: The Menu for Choice 10th Edition
By: David Kinsella, Bruce Russett & Harvey Starr (480 Pages)
“A great book for presenting leading theories, concepts and issues in IR, and it features the latest findings. It is the very best textbook for teaching international relations.”
“I do endorse the text for professors who wish to introduce their students to an analytical approach to explaining interstate relations and foreign policy behavior… very readable, clear presentation; overall, solid introduction to the field.”
https://www.amazon.com/World-Politics-Choice-David-Kinsella/dp/1111772010
2. Beginning & Intermediate Algebra: An Integrated Approach 6th Edition
By; David R. Gustafson, et al. (957 Pages)
The primary feature which prompted the adoption was the quality of writing.”
“There seems to be a good progression from easy to difficult problems with the greatest quantity in moderate to difficult. This is desirable. The vast majority of the systems have independent equations, which is also appropriate. Inconsistent systems and systems of dependent equations, however, are appropriately represented. The problems are fairly well balanced between those that involve fractions or have fractional solutions and those that are strictly integer based. This again is very good as excessive use of integer problems is usually a common problem in developmental texts. Good job on this! Finally, the problems appear to be exceptionally balanced on their distribution by the characteristics emphasized in each of the examples.”
“There is a good variety of problems with varying difficulty levels. Most answers come out nicely yet there are sufficient numbers of problems where a student gets no solution, infinitely many solutions, and fractional answers. I liked the fill in the blank questions and explanation problems.”
https://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Intermediate-Algebra-Integrated-Approach/dp/0495117935
3. Stern’s Introductory Plant Biology 13th Edition
By: James E. Bidlack & Shelley H. Jansky (640 Pages)
This introductory text assumes little prior scientific knowledge on the part of the student. It includes sufficient information for some shorter introductory botany courses open to both majors and nonmajors, and is arranged so that certain sections can be omitted without disrupting the overall continuity of the course. Stern emphasizes current interests while presenting basic botanical principles. This latest edition incorporates measurable learning outcomes and updated readings. Students will be introduced to the new classification of plants and plant-related species, integration of biotechnology into several chapters and inclusion of new text boxes addressing the areas of ecology, evolution and molecular biology. New photos have replaced older pictures or have been added also.
With this edition we introduce McGraw-Hill Connect® Botany, a web-based assignment and assessment platform that gives students the means to better connect with their coursework, with their instructors, and with the important concepts that they will need to know for success now and in the future. With McGraw-Hill Connect Botany, instructors can deliver interactive assignments, quizzes and tests online. Nearly all the questions from the text are presented in an autogradable format and tied to the text’s learning objectives.
https://www.amazon.com/Sterns-Introductory-Plant-Biology-Bidlack/dp/0073369446