Books published by publisher Goodheart Willcox

Packed with a wealth of activities that help students apply what they learn about children and parenting, the Student Activity Guide encourages practical application of parenting strategies and the use of higher-order thinking skills. Some activities are thought-provoking and encourage students to form their own ideas about information presented in the text.

Contemporary Living presents a fresh look at life in today s world. It helps students understand their development as individuals, as family members, and as part of society. Life today offers more alternatives than ever before. Contemporary Living helps students evaluate the numerous alternatives they face. It gives the information needed to make individual decisions rather than tell them what to do or how to live. Contemporary Living explores all aspects of life: personality development, health, communication, relationships with family and friends, spouse selection, marriage, parenting, handling crises, aging, death, and managing family living. Other important topics that students will study include: deciding on a career, getting and keeping a job, and understanding lifestyle options and consequences. A chapter on balancing family and work is also featured. Practical information appears throughout the text to help students deal with real-life situations.

Exploring Drafting has been extensively revised to provide improved and expanded CAD drafting content, while retaining its strong emphasis on drafting fundamentals and basic drafting techniques. It introduces the basic drawing practices and skills used by drafters. Designed for introductory drafting students at any instructional level, this textbook teaches the fundamentals used to create drawings. It shows students how to apply sketching methods, line conventions, and industry standards to solve drawing problems. The book provides instruction on geometric constructions, orthographic views, dimensioning, pictorial drawing, pattern development, and computer-aided drafting (CAD). It introduces students to common drafting tools and the basic applications of CAD. This textbook emphasizes the importance of learning basic manual skills before progressing to CAD applications. Coverage addresses the practices and techniques used in a variety of different drafting disciplines, including mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, electrical and electronics drafting, welding drafting, and graphic design. Numerous examples of drawings from industry are presented in this heavily illustrated text.

Guide to Good Food helps students learn how to select, store, prepare, and serve foods while preserving their nutrients, flavors, textures, and colors. The appearance of this new edition has completely changed from earlier editions. 396 photos were replaced/added, and a new chapter focuses on staying active and managing your weight. New question-and-answer sidelights address common food myths and concerns, and technology activities are suggested. Career descriptions and case studies highlight workplace skills students gain through classroom learning. Health, consumer, safety, business etiquette, and environmental tips encourage students to apply information in their daily lives. Recipes included step-by-step directions and nutritional analyses. An extensive Foods of the World section introduces students to the culture and cuisine of over 30 countries and features tabbed pages to make chapters easy to find. The Teacher's Resource Portfolio contains exams, worksheets, recipe masters, food science activities, color transparencies, and other quality teaching tools.