Apparel Production Terms and Processes (Third Edition) by Janace Bubonia defines materials and terms relating to global mass production of raw materials, design and development, garment details and component parts, sizing and fit, patternmaking tools methods and computer technology, pre-production operations, assembly, production and manufacturing, labeling regulations, testing and quality control, inspection, finishing, and packaging.
2025 TAA Conference Bookstore Featured Book: ‘Fashion Wholesaling’
Get to know the wider fashion industry through wholesale selling. Clearly illustrated case studies and industry-focused exercises put the journey from apparel factory to retailer into a practical, real-world context. From working with fashion vendors, to navigating trade shows, and working in different territories, Fashion Wholesaling: From Manufacturer to Retailer by Linda B. Tucker, is the ultimate guide to an often-overlooked career.
Busy TAA People: Patricia Goodson, Margarita Huerta Author New Book for Academic Writers
TAA members Dr. Patricia Goodson, Presidential Professor for Teaching Excellence – Emerita at Texas A&M University, and Dr. Margarita Huerta, the Founder of Real Academics, published a new book, Keep Writing: 101 Strategies for Academic Writers, which contains 101 user-friendly, bite-sized suggestions for nurturing the motivation to sustain a healthy, productive, and joyful writing career, day after day after day. Congratulations Patricia and Margarita!
How to Start Writing (Even When You Don’t Know What You Want to Say!)
By Nathan Pritts
I’ve seen how writing—whether through a short reflection, a shared strategy, or a full article—can become a powerful tool for professional development. It’s about refining ideas, sparking discussions, and contributing to a community of practice.
But after a recent faculty workshop I led, a colleague pulled me aside and said, ‘I’d love to write more, but I have no idea what I’d even say.’ If this sounds familiar, here’s what I want you to know: You already have something worth sharing.
What might seem obvious or routine to you, isn’t to everyone else. I’ve seen this firsthand in my own work when I’ve delivered faculty training and said things as simple as, “Spread your discussion board responses throughout the week” or “Make sure to respond to students who respond to you.” These aren’t groundbreaking ideas, but they’re useful. And when something is useful, it’s worth sharing.
2025 TAA Virtual Conference Bookstore Featured Book: ‘A Visual Analogy Guide to Human Anatomy & Physiology’
The fifth edition of A Visual Analogy Guide to Human Anatomy & Physiology (VAGAP), by Paul A. Krieger, uses visual analogies to assist students in learning the details of human anatomy and physiology. This new edition has been digitized to enhance learning by adding interactive self-quizzes, 3D anatomical models, videos, downloadable coloring pages, and auto-graded assessments.
Busy TAA People: Andrea Honigsfeld Selected for Maroon Monocle Award
Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld, a Professor of TESOL Teacher Education at Molloy University, has been selected for Molloy University’s Maroon Monocle Award, presented in recognition of an individual’s ability to align their philosophy of teaching with research practices in a creative, yet meaningful manner. The ability to creatively align teaching and research practice suggests superior teaching skill that is informed by a faculty member’s research. Congratulations, Andrea!