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British Literature I Press Release

Jillian Murphy
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British Literature I Anthology: From the Middle Ages to Neoclassicism and the Eighteenth Century
University of North Georgia Press, April 30, 2018

Dahlonega, GA—The University of North Georgia Press is pleased to announce the release of our latest Open Education Resource: British Literature I: From the Middle Ages to Neoclassicism and the Eighteenth Century, out April 30, 2018.

Featuring over 50 authors and full texts of their works, this anthology follows the shift of monarchic to parliamentarian rule in Britain, and the heroic epic to the more egalitarian novel as genre. Edited by Laura Getty, Ph.D., and BJ Robinson, Ph.D., the anthology offers historical, cultural, social, and aesthetic framing, paired with original Author Introductions, Reading and Review Questions, and Key Terms. A forthcoming ancillary will be supported by open-enabled pedagogy, allowing readers to contribute to the project.

As the University Press Partner for Affordable Learning Georgia, UNG Press is publishing this anthology as one of six Open Education Resources releasing this year. As an Open Education Resource, this text is completely open access. It can be reused, remixed, and reedited freely without seeking permission.

British Literature I: From the Middle Ages to Neoclassicism and the Eighteenth Century (978-1-940771-28-1) releases April 30, 2018. Print copies can be bought through Ingram, Amazon, and other major retailers for $49.99. Free digital copies can be downloaded from the University of North Georgia Press homepage at www.ung.edu/university-press.

Accounting I Cover Reveal

The University of North Georgia Press announces the release of its latest Open Education Resource: Accounting I, out April 30, 2018. We’re excited to reveal its cover. This Open Education Resource is developed in conjunction with Affordable Learning Georgia and the University System of Georgia. It is free to use and adapt without needing permission. Don’t miss out on our other exciting Accounting I events:

Apr 2— Cover Reveal
Apr 13 — Press Release
Apr 13 — Giveaway starts
Apr 18 — Sample Chapter
Apr 23 — Launch Info
Apr 30 — Book Release

British Literature I Anthology Cover Reveal

The University of North Georgia Press announces the release of its latest Open Education Resource: British Literature I Anthology, out April 30, 2018. We’re excited to reveal its captivating cover. This Open Education Resource anthology is developed in conjunction with Affordable Learning Georgia and the University System of Georgia. It is free to use and adapt without needing permission. Don’t miss out on our other exciting British Literature I Anthology events:

Mar 30 — Cover Reveal
Apr 9 — Press Release
Apr 13 — Giveaway starts
Apr 16 — Sample Chapter
Apr 23 — Launch Info
Apr 30 — Book Release

New Release: Accounting I – OER

The University of North Georgia Press is pleased to announce the release of our latest Open Education Resource: Accounting I by Dr. Christine Jonick, out April 30, 2018. As the University Press Partner for Affordable Learning Georgia, UNG Press is publishing this textbook as one of six Open Education Resources releasing this year.

Well-written and straightforward, Accounting I is an asset to the business education world. This textbook developed from Dr. Jonick’s years of teaching and commitment to effective pedagogy. She wrote this textbook in order to directly meet the needs of her students. Peer reviewed by academic professionals and tested by students, this textbook is a needed contribution to open source pedagogy. It has over 100 charts and graphs, instructional exercises appearing both in-text and for Excel, and resources for student professional development. As an Open Education Resource, this textbook is completely open access. It can be reused, remixed, and reedited freely without seeking permission.

We’re excited to share this textbook. Until it’s release, don’t miss out on our other exciting Accounting I events:

Apr 2— Cover Reveal
Apr 13 — Press Release
Apr 13 — Giveaway starts
Apr 18 — Sample Chapter
Apr 23 — Launch Info
Apr 30 — Book Release

New Release: British Literature I Anthology – OER

The University of North Georgia Press is pleased to announce the release of our latest Open Education Resource: an anthology of British Literature I: From the Middle Ages to Neoclassicism and the Eighteenth Century, out April 30, 2018. As the University Press Partner for Affordable Learning Georgia, UNG Press is publishing this anthology as one of six Open Education Resources releasing this year.

The anthology offers original Introductions to The Middle Ages; The Sixteenth Century: The Tudor Age; The Seventeenth Century: The Age of Revolution; and Neoclassicism and the Eighteenth Century. It features over 50 authors, with full texts of their works that follow the shift of monarchic to parliamentarian rule in Britain, and the heroic epic to the more egalitarian novel as genre. The anthology offers historical, cultural, social, and aesthetic framing with original Author Introductions, Reading and Review Questions, and Key Terms. As an Open Education Resource, this text is completely open access. It can be reused, remixed, and reedited freely without seeking permission.

We’re excited to share this anthology. Until its release, don’t miss out on our other exciting British Literature I events:

Mar 30 — Cover Reveal
Apr 9 — Press Release
Apr 13 — Giveaway starts
Apr 16 — Sample Chapter
Apr 23 — Launch Info
Apr 30 — Book Release

The Basics of American Government

In August, the University of North Georgia Press will publish the 3^rd edition of the textbook The Basics of American Government edited by Carl D. Cavalli. The textbook, or BAG, as we like to call it, comprises work from eight current members and one retired member of the UNG faculty. The authors created BAG because of their shared concern with “the rising cost and lack of academic rigor among American government texts on the market.”

The textbook is thorough yet cost-efficient. It provides a “no-frills” examination of the American political system, while also providing original academic pieces that emphasize the content discussed in each chapter. The textbook also poses questions to the reader to force them to think about the content discussed, and it furthers their involvement with the content through a civic engagement exercise.

The book includes fifteen chapters discussing topics ranging from the U.S. Constitution, to the presidency, and even U.S. foreign policy. The reader will gain an in-depth understanding of American government after immersing themselves in this textbook. For example, in the fourth chapter, Political Socialization and the Media, the importance of understanding government is proved: “Political socialization is a lifelong process” (Maria J. Albo & Barry D. Friedman, 50). It is important to be well-versed in politics as it is an undying aspect of society. The book has been updated to include recent and relevant events in American politics, such as the 2016 election and its aftermath. Carl Cavalli, PhD, explains how another significant addition is the update of the Georgia Public Policy supplement which includes a discussion about the controversial campus carry bill. All of this information is available for only $23.66. E-textbook options are available, as are used versions for a cheaper price. The textbook can be found online using the ISBN: 978-0-9792324-6-6.

The breadth of information concerning American government can be easily understood within the pages of this textbook. The jargon is easy to understand, and the layout of the textbook is neat. This textbook is perfect for anyone taking a course in political science or criminal justice or for someone who simply wants clarification on America’s government.