With an introduction by Xiaolu GuoA classic memoir set during the Chinese revolution of the 1940s and inspired by folklore, providing a unique insight into the life of an immigrant in America. When we Chinese girls listened to the adults talking-story, we learned that we failed if we grew up to be but wives or slaves. We could be heroines, swordswomen.

Throughout her childhood, Maxine Hong Kingston listened to her mother's mesmerizing tales of a China where girls are worthless, tradition is e...

A springboard for success in Calculus.

With a unique framework and a fresh approach Preparation for Calculus equips students with the necessary skills and confidence to succeed in their foundational calculus course and beyond. The authors focus on challenges observed in the modern classroom to create an accessible resource that will help students develop strong calculation skills and mathematical sophistication.

Developing scientific literacy at an introductory level.

This title is focussed on developing scientific literacy at an introductory level. It presents scientific concepts whilst exploring the real impact of psychology across different cultures. As well as dedicating time to the science of psychology, this book discusses gender, sexuality, diversity and inclusion, helping students to connect concepts to real life examples. It presents concepts in an approachable way keeping things current a...

Principles of Life is engaging, active, and focused on skills.

Research shows that when students engage with a course, it leads to better outcomes. Principles of Life 3e Digital Update is now supported in Achieve, Macmillan’s new online learning system for biology. Achieve supports PoL’s holistic solution that has been designed from the ground up to actively engage students in mastering concepts and becoming skilled at solving biological problems. Achieve includes thoughtfully curated as...

The ideal text for students new to pharmacology based on the latest research and newest formulations.

Julien’s Primer of Drug Action continues to evolve side by side with the field it covers providing a thoroughly up to date look at psychotherapeutic and recreational drugs, including the latest research and the newest formulations. It introduces important concepts to build a strong foundation for students and then applies them to the most common recreational and psychotherapeutic drugs. Wri...

Expanding beyond the traditional focus on advanced companies to cover emerging markets and developing economies, Essentials of International Economics takes a modern approach to make the material more accessible.

Living Physical Geography focuses on interactions between people and physical geography, using pedagogical features (in the textbook and online) to create a modern synthesis of the science of physical geography.

The new edition of Living Physical Geography is now supported in Achieve, Macmillan’s new online learning platform. Achieve is the culmination of years of development work put toward creating the most powerful online learning tool for Geography students. It houses all of our renown...

Prompting students to question how they encounter biology in their daily lives.

Available for the first time with Achieve, What is Life? teaches students to ask the questions they need to understand how biology plays out in their daily lives. The rigorously updated fifth edition brings forward the features that made the book a classroom favorite (chapters anchored to intriguing questions about life, spectacular original illustrations, innovative learning tools) with a more focused and flexibl...

Introduce the work of clinical psychologists whilst remaining mindful client experience.

This is the ideal textbook for introducing undergraduates to Clinical Psychology. Focussed on the field’s professional issues and ethics, research methods, and evidence-based approaches to assessment.and intervention this title provides a comprehensive foundation for students. It does this with the critical backdrop of cultural sensitivity and a life-span perspective ensuring diversity of content and ex...

Digital innovation, trusted authorship and the latest research gives biochemistry students all they need to succeed.

Biochemistry 10e with Achieve builds on over four decades of exceptional writing, clear graphics, coverage of the latest research technique, and its signature emphasis on physiological and medical relevance with new emphasis on the importance of diversity and team work and a focus on problem-solving techniques and skills.

With a new and updated suite of online resources, includ...