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  GACE Mathematics Assessment (022, 023)

  Gregory Chamblee, Georgia Southern University

  7-19-2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Gregory Chamblee authored GACE Mathematics Assessment (022, 023).

  Book Summary: If you’re ready to start teaching in Georgia, REA has the GACE test prep you need! REA’s GACE High School Mathematics Assessment (022, 023) Test Prep with TestWare® CD Puts Georgia Teachers in a Class of Their Own! New! First Edition! REA’s newest addition to our GACE (Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators) test prep library helps you get one step closer to teaching in a Georgia classroom. This test prep is perfect for teacher candidates, students, out-of-state teachers, and career-changing professionals who are ... Read more

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  Clinical Trial Data Analysis Using R

  Ding-Geng Chen, Georgia Southern University and Karl E. Peace, Georgia Southern University

  12-14-2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty members Karl E. Peace and Ding-Geng Chen co-authored Clinical Trial Data Analysis Using R.

  Book Summary: Too often in biostatistical research and clinical trials, a knowledge gap exists between developed statistical methods and the applications of these methods. Filling this gap, Clinical Trial Data Analysis Using R provides a thorough presentation of biostatistical analyses of clinical trial data and shows step by step how to implement the statistical methods using R. The book’s practical, detailed approach draws on the authors’ 30 years of real-world experience in biostatistical research and clinical development.

  Each chapter presents examples of ... Read more

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  The School Library Media Specialist's Policy and Procedure Writer

  Elizabeth Downs, Georgia Southern University

  2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Elizabeth Downs authored The School Library Media Specialist's Policy and Procedure Writer.

  Book Summary: In one detailed multimedia source, you'll find everything you need to evaluate your library's current policies and procedures, and suggestions to help you develop new ones in today's more complex digital content environment.

  Among the many areas covered are:

  * Collection Development
  * Acquisitions
  * Budgeting
  * Equipment and Materials Maintenance
  * Year-End Reporting
  * Scheduling
  * Web Publishing and Design
  * Reading Incentive Programs
  * Serving Students with Special Needs
  * Copyright

  You'll find more than 300 sample policies, procedures, ... Read more

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  College Algebra in Context with Applications to the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences (3rd. Ed.)

  Ronald J. Harshbarger, University of South Carolina - Beaufort and Lisa S. Yocco, Georgia Southern University

  1-1-2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Lisa S. Yocco co-authored College Algebra in Context with Applications to the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences.

  Book Summary: Harshbarger/Yocco’s College Algebra in Context with Applications for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences, Third Edition uses modeling and real-data problems to develop the skills that students will need for their future courses and careers. Applications anticipate the math that students will encounter in their professional lives, giving them the practice they need to become adept problem-solvers. Every chapter begins with the Algebra Toolbox, which reviews the skills and concepts necessary to master the material ahead. ... Read more

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  Minitab Manual with Solutions to Selected Problems (3rd Edition)

  Patricia B. Humphrey, Georgia Southern University

  1-1-2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Patricia B. Humphrey authored Minitab Manual with Solutions to Selected Problems (3rd Edition) for the publication Introduction to the Practice of Statistics.

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  TI Graphing Calculator Manual with Solutions to Selected Problems (7th Edition)

  Patricia B. Humphrey, Georgia Southern University

  1-1-2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Patricia B. Humphrey authored TI Graphing Calculator Manual with Solutions to Selected Problems (7th Edition) for the publication Introduction to the Practice of Statistics.

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  Dear Maxine: Letters from the Unfinished Conversation

  Robert L. Lake, Georgia Southern University

  9-30-2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Robert L. Lake edited Dear Maxine: Letters from the Unfinished Conversation.

  Lake also authored "Living Beyond Walls" in Dear Maxine: Letters from the Unfinished Conversation.

  Book Summary: This collection brings together a prestigious group of individuals who have wondered, looked at, revised, acted on, questioned, and changed their world because of their connection to American philosopher Maxine Greene. Over 75 teachers, students, colleagues, artists, and others, such as Gloria Ladson-Billings, Herb Kohl, Mike Rose, Deborah Meier, and William Ayers have written edgy, thoughtful letters addressed to Maxine about her work, their own, and ... Read more

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  Davis's Q&A for the NCLEX-RN Examination

  Kathleen A. Ohman

  1-1-2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Melissa K. Garno authored “Mental Health: Substance Abuse” and “Mental Health: Pharmacology and Parenteral Therapies” in the publication Davis's Q&A for the NCLEX-RN Examination 1st Edition.

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  Clinical Trial Methodology

  Karl E. Peace, Georgia Southern University and Ding-Geng Chen, Georgia Southern University

  7-20-2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty members Karl E. Peace and Ding-Geng Chen co-authored Clinical Trial Methodology.

  Book Summary: Now viewed as its own scientific discipline, clinical trial methodology encompasses the methods required for the protection of participants in a clinical trial and the methods necessary to provide a valid inference about the objective of the trial. Drawing from the authors’ courses on the subject as well as the first author’s more than 30 years working in the pharmaceutical industry, Clinical Trial Methodology emphasizes the importance of statistical thinking in clinical research and presents the methodology as a key component of clinical ... Read more

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  An Examination of Mississippian Period Craft Production on the Georgia Coast

  Charles E. Pearson and Fred C. Cook

  1-1-2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Frederick J. Rich authored “Identification of Silicified Wood Samples, Appendix B in Excavation at the "Bead Maker's Midden," Ossabaw Island, Georgia” in the publication An Examination of Mississippian Period Craft Production on the Georgia Coast.

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  Environmental Geology

  James S. Reichard, Georgia Southern University

  1-1-2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member James S. Reichard authored Environmental Geology.

  Book Summary: Environmental Geology is an exciting new entry for introductory geology courses. This text skillfully weaves the important themes of energy, human interactions, and global climate systems into a readable and contemporary view of geologic processes within the environmental framework. In addition, the author has utilized specific learning aids to pique student interest and to enhance the learning experience.

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  Organizational Control

  L. B. Sitkin and L. B. Cardinal

  2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Misty L. Loughry authored “Peer Control in Organizations” in the publication Organizational Control.

  Chapter Summary: Peer control occurs when workers who are at the same organizational level or in the same field exert lateral control over their peers. Peer control is widespread in organizations, yet is not well understood. This chapter discusses the scope of the peer control concept, including different types of formal and informal peer controls designed by managers and workers. The potential benefits and drawbacks of peer control are also discussed. Five theoretical perspectives that can be used to examine informal peer ... Read more

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  Galaxy Wars: Star Formation and Stellar Populations in Interacting Galaxies

  B. Smith; James L. Higdon, Georgia Southern University; Sarah J.U. Higdon, Georgia Southern Universtiy; and N. Bastian

  6-1-2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty members James L. Higdon and Sarah J.U. Higdon co-editedGalaxy Wars: Star Formation and Stellar Populations in Interacting Galaxies.

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  Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective, Volume 1: Coal – Geology and Combustion

  Glenn Stracher, Anupma Prakesh, and Ellina V. Sokol

  11-29-2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Karen M. McCurdy authored “The Policy Setting for Coal Fires: Indicators for Government Action” in the publication Coal and Peat Fires: A Global Perspective, Volume 1: Coal – Geology and Combustion.

  Chapter Summary: A reference volume for the international coal and peat fire research community, that includes geoscientists and engineers. The article establishes the policy setting for coal fires, explaining why some governments will take action to ameliorate naturally occurring and man-made fires while others will not.

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  The Encyclopedia of Geography

  Barney Barney Warf

  9-16-2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Robert A. Yarbrough authored “Racial Segregation” in the publication The Encyclopedia of Geography.

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  Educating the Posthuman: Biosciences, Fiction, and Curriculum Studies

  John A. Weaver, Georgia Southern University

  2-5-2010
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member John A. Weaver authored Educating the Posthuman: Biosciences, Fiction, and Curriculum Studies.

  Book Summary: Educating the Posthuman is an exciting and refreshing book. Bravo! This book is unique and unusual. Weaver explores the intersections between literature, biosciences and curriculum theory. Understanding the posthuman best happens when scholars explore these three interrelated areas of study. From Frankenstein to Einstein, Weaver creates a fascinating text that all educators, literary scholars and scientists should read. From the problematics of pharmaceuticals to the promise of scholarly debate, this text dazzles. Weaver argues that the scientific issues of our day ... Read more

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  Introductory Differential Equations with Boundary Value Problems

  Martha L. Abell, Georgia Southern University and James P. Braselton, Georgia Southern University

  1-1-2009
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Martha L. Abel and James P. Braselton authored Introductory Differential Equations with Boundary Value Problems.

  Book Summary: This text is for courses that are typically called (Introductory) Differential Equations, (Introductory) Partial Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Fourier Series and Boundary Value Problems. The text is appropriate for two semester courses: the first typically emphasizes ordinary differential equations and their applications while the second emphasizes special techniques (like Laplace transforms) and partial differential equations. The texts follows a traditional curriculum and takes the traditional (rather than dynamical systems) approach.

  Introductory Differential Equations is a text that follows ... Read more

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  Mathematica By Example

  Martha L. Abell, Georgia Southern University and James P. Braselton, Georgia Southern University

  1-1-2009
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty members Martha L. Abell and James P. Braselton co-authored Mathematica By Example.

  Book Summary: Introduces users to new Mathematica features and applications in clear, understandable language.

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  Philosophical Foundations of Health Education

  Jill M. Black, Cleveland State University; Steven R. Furney, Texas State University; Helen W. Bland, Georgia Southern University; and Ann E. Nolte, Illinois State University

  12-2009
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Helen Bland co-edited Philosophical Foundations of Health Education alongside non-faculty members Jill M. Black, Steven R. Furney, and Ann E. Nolte.

  Book Summary: This book covers the philosophical and ethical foundations of the professional practice of health education in school, community, work site and hospital settings, as well as in health promotion consultant activities. Designed to be flexible, readers are prompted to develop their own philosophical and ethical approach(s) to the field after becoming familiar with the literature related to the discipline. It provides a state-of-the-art, conceptual framework and is targeted for health education majors ... Read more

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  Sistah MC Droppin’ Rhymes with a Beat: Rap, Rhetoric and Resistance

  Elizabeth F. Desnoyers-Colas, Georgia Southern University

  2-27-2009
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Elizabeth F. Desnoyers-Colas authored Sistah MC Droppin' Rhymes with a Beat: Rap, Rhetoric and Resistance.

  Book Summary: For over three decades rap music has served as the lyrical mouthpiece for another disenfranchised segment of the African American society-- young Black women. Although rap has been largely a male dominated genre, Black women have also used it to ¿drop their rhymes¿ and articulately channel resistance via their own funky beat. This book outlines the challenges African American women have faced in their collective historic quest to establish and sustain their own voice and ultimately reveals ... Read more

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  Convergence Foundations of Topology

  Szymon Dolecki, Burgundy University and Frédéric D. Mynard, Georgia Southern University

  1-1-2009
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Frédéric D. Mynard co-authored Convergence Foundations of Topology.

  Book Summary: The textbook is an alternative to a classical introductory book in point-set topology. The approach, however, is radically different from the classical one. It is based on convergence rather than on open and closed sets. On the one hand, convergence of filters is a natural generalization of the basic and well-known concept of convergence of sequences, so that convergence theory is more natural and intuitive to many, perhaps most, students than classical topology. On the other hand, the framework of convergence is easier, more powerful ... Read more

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  Best Practices in Access Services

  Lori L. Driscoll, University of Florida and W. Bede Mitchell, Georgia Southern University

  2009
  

  Georgia Southern faculty member W. Bede Mitchell co-edited Best Practices in Access Services alongside non-faculty member Lori L. Driscoll.

  Book Description: Access Services departments in libraries have become highly complex organizations responsible for a broad range of functions, often including circulation, reserves, interlibrary lending and borrowing, document delivery, stacks maintenance, building security, photocopying, and providing general patron assistance. This book offers effective solutions to familiar problems, fresh ideas for responding to patron needs, and informed speculation on new trends and issues facing access services departments.

  This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Access Services.

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  Graphing Calculator Manual for Stats

  Patricia B. Humphrey, Georgia Southern University

  4-1-2009
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Patricia B. Humphrey authored Graphing Calculator Manual for Stats for the publication Stats: Modeling the World.

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  Minitab Manual with Solutions to Selected Problems (2009)

  Patricia B. Humphrey, Georgia Southern University

  1-1-2009
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Patricia B. Humphrey authored Minitab Manual with Solutions to Selected Problems (2009) for the publication Essential Statistics.

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  Minitab Manual with Solutions to Selected Problems (5th Edition)

  Patricia B. Humphrey, Georgia Southern University

  1-1-2009
  

  Georgia Southern University faculty member Patricia B. Humphrey authored Minitab Manual with Solutions to Selected Problems (5th Edition) for the publication The Basic Practice of Statistics.