Books published by publisher Mcgraw-Hill College

"Andrew Robinson has now followed up his beautifully illustrated The Story of Writing with a highly appropriate sequel­­Lost Languages, on undeciphered scripts. Many, it seems likely, will never be deciphered ..."­­Sir Arthur C. Clarke, C.B.E. A landmark study of the world's most important undeciphered writing systems and the current race to crack them Maybe it's the tantalizing possibility of giving new voice to long-hushed peoples and civilizations. Perhaps it's the puzzle solver's delight in the mental challenges posed by breaking their codes. Whatever the reasons, the public has long been fascinated with undeciphered ancient scripts and the ongoing efforts to crack them. In Lost Languages, Andrew Robinson reports from the front lines of the global efforts now under way to crack the Meroitic hieroglyphs of ancient Nubia, the Etruscan alphabet, the Indus Valley Sealstones, the Zapotec script­­the earliest in the Americas­­and five other major "lost languages." An enthralling story of genius, passion, and competition, Lost Languages provides a revealing look at how decipherment is done. In what is truly an archaeological mystery book, the author examines each script in detail and reviews what is known about the people who created it, while weaving in the intriguing cast of characters currently competing for the glory of cracking these ancient codes.

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION is recognized as being one of the most comprehensive books available in the market. It is widely used in undergraduate courses in Criminal Investigation, and also by Police Departments who purchase it for their officers to study when preparing for promotional examinations. The book features the latest investigative techniques and discussion of latest technology. New additions and revisions include a new section on crimes against children (Chapter 13), new material on larceny offenses (Chapter 16), and expanded sections on follow up investigation (Chapter 7) and recognition, control, and investigation of drug abuse (Chapter 21).

Here are dozens of ready-to-use activities from the premier environmental organization in the U.S., exploring the changing face of our planet. Through the age-appropriate projects and fascinating facts in this jam-packed resource book, adults can inspire students in grades K-8 to learn about the natural phenomenaÑsuch as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, geysers, and faultlinesÑthat make living on Earth a "moving" experience. Includes reproducible handouts, indoor and outdoor activites, geology trivia, and much more.

Anatole was a good mouse and the father of a loving family. One day, when he arrived home from work, he discovered that his wife and children were missing. He receives word from his friend, Pierre the Pigeon, that his family had been captured by M'sieu Barat, the mean owner of of a toyshop in Paris. Barat forces the mice to ride around on their little bikes in his front window to attract customers. He then sets his cat, Clotilde, to watch them so that they cannot escape. Anatole would do anything to get them back. Will he be able to save his family without having to sacrifice his own life? This story recognizes the amazing love that people have for their families. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a good story. I know you won't regret reading it. (Amazon customer)

Santrock – connecting research and results!As a master teacher, Santrock connects students to current research and real world application. His integrated, personalized learning program gives students the insight they need to study smarter and improve performance.Children, 13e, ensures students complete and understand the assigned material in a number of ways: Santrock’s hallmark Learning Goals pedagogy provides a comprehensive roadmap to the text material, clearly pointing out the core concepts fundamental to students’ learning and performance. Now available with McGraw-Hill’s LearnSmart Advantage, Children’s adaptive study tools increase students’ efficiency in studying by identifying what they know, and more importantly what they don’t know, providing immediate remediation for the areas in which they are struggling. At the same time, instructors have access to powerful visual reports allowing them to quickly see where students’ strengths and weaknesses lie.Connect Child Development takes your instruction and your students’ learning experience to the next level without requiring hours of setup whether you are teaching face-to-face, online, or in a hybrid setting.The 13th edition continues with the connections theme to help students better understand the concepts among the different aspects of child development. This recurring theme of connections—Developmental Connections, Topical Connections, Connecting Development to Life, Connecting with Careers, and Connections through Research—ties together concepts from across chapters to reinforce the learning process and connects the material to students’ everyday lives and future aspirations. OurMilestones of Development video series helps bring the course material to life, allowing students to witness development as it unfolds. And of course, all of the text material is informed by Children’s uniqueboard of expert consultants—a who’s who of developmental psychology—who make sure the material is as accurate and up-to-date as possible.