Teddy Bears and Beer Ice Cream: “Small Business is Where The Action Is”

Jul 27

Teddy Bears and Beer Ice Cream: “Small Business is Where The Action Is”

Share|That’s a quote from Flat World Knowledge authors David Cadden (Quinnipiac University) and Sandra Lueder (Southern Connecticut State University) in an article this week in the Cheshire Herald. Boy, we couldn’t agree more! The interest in their new book, Small Business Management in the 21st Century, has been astounding.  Given both the economic downturn, as...

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Earth Day 2012: A Sustainable Business Case

Apr 20

Earth Day 2012: A Sustainable Business Case

Share|Sunday marks the 42nd Earth Day, and it is remarkable to observe where environmental activism is now coming from.  Some of the most significant agents for change and sustainability are now businesses.  Businesses are no longer only the enemy … they  are now an important part of any sustainable solution to our environmental problems. Businesses, and...

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Sociological Research Methods by Amy Blackstone *Published and Live*

Mar 26

Sociological Research Methods by Amy Blackstone *Published and Live*

I've always tried to find creative ways to help ensure that my students have access to the materials they need to fully participate in class. Flat World was the perfect solution to the problem I'd been working to overcome individually for years.

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Criminal Law by Lisa Storm Published and Live!

Mar 22

Criminal Law by Lisa Storm Published and Live!

Share|This week we hear from one of our favorite authors Lisa Storm, author of the newly-minted textbook Criminal Law, on why she signed with Flat World and a few of her favorite things. Why Did You Publish a Book with Flat World? I published a book with Flat World because I wanted to provide students with an affordable, interesting, and interactive textbook that...

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A History of the United States, Volume 2 Published and Live!

Mar 21

A History of the United States, Volume 2 Published and Live!

Share|This week we hear from David J. Trowbridge, our United States History author, on what makes him tick. What’s Your Favorite Part of the Book? I think my favorite part of the book is the way it provides a truly global approach to the history of the Cold War. This was something important to both myself and the reviewers. Given the lack of exposure of most...

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World Regional Geography: Content Capers

Mar 06

World Regional Geography: Content Capers

Share|Textbooks have a ton of moving parts–there’s information to manage, content to source, art that needs creation, schedules to monitor and keep.  How do we keep all this stuff straight, accurate, affordable and produce it superfast? Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you behind-the-scenes stories from Flat World Knowledge–our editorial team’s...

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