Learning Evidence-based Research Skills the Peak Practice Way: A Beginners Guide by Debra R. Hanna is the first book in a three-volume series designed to help undergraduate students develop evidence-based research skills. Supplemental digital learning exercises leverage Dr. K. Anders Ericsson’s peak practice principles. This first book focuses on research language and nine basic research skills.
TAA Reduces Nomination Fees for Member Author Nominators
Starting with the 2026 Textbook Awards, TAA member author nominators will be able to nominate their works at a discounted rate. The TAA member-author nomination rate will be $250 (one book or two-book series) and $400 (three-book series). Publisher nomination rates will increase to $450 (one book or two-book series) $700 (three-book series). 2026 Textbook Awards Nominations are open September 1 to November 1.
IBPA Compiles List of AI Tools Used By Publishers
The Independent Book Publishers Association (IPBA)’s Legislation & Standards Committee compiled a list of AI tools currently in use by publishers. Available to IBPA members only, it includes over 50 tools that can help with proofreading, image generation, manuscript evaluation, plagiarism checking, writing and posting on social media, summarizing book plots, and many more. The IBPA AI Resource Center also contains many resources such as a sample AI policy statement, and a site that helps you find out if your book has been used to train AI without your consent.
2025 TAA Virtual Conference Bookstore Featured Book: ‘Dynamics of American State and Local Governments’
In The Dynamics of American State and Local Governments, Regina Lewis-Ward provides a thorough and insightful exploration of the intricate workings of state and local governments in the United States. With a keen focus on the interplay between power, politics, and conflict, Lewis-Ward unpacks the complexities and nuances that define governance at critical levels.
2025 TAA Virtual Conference Bookstore Featured Book: ‘Foundations of Academic Writing’
In its short-chapter format, Foundations of Academic Writing by Julie P. Combs focuses on the skills of reading, writing, searching, and organizing a research study. Instructors have used this book to advise thesis/dissertation students and in courses about writing and literature reviews. Students learn to select a topic, take notes using systems, summarize, avoid plagiarism, develop editing strategies, and build a writing practice.
2025 TAA Virtual Conference Bookstore Featured Book: ‘The Force Continuum’
The Force Continuum, by Wendi Zimmer, is a series of four pillars that, when strengthened, allow us to apply the information we already know. When strengthened, the Force Continuum, which consists of our mindset, identity, energy, and habits, gives us permission to take control of our lives.