Bedford / St. Martin's
Exciting News-Two Stellar Franchises Acquired by Bedford/St. Martin's



Bedford/St. Martin's is pleased to announce that it has acquired two stellar franchises in history and college success. For the western civilization and world history courses, we now publish McKay, Hill, Buckler, Crowston, Wiesner-Hanks, A History of Western Society; and McKay, Hill, Buckler, Beck, Crowston, Ebrey, Wiesner-Hanks, A History of World Societies. For college success courses, we now publish Gardner, Jewler, Barefoot, Your College Experience; and Your College Experience, Concise Ed.; and Step by Step to College & Career Success.

Both franchises are highly successful, groundbreaking, and beloved. Both have remarkable author teams and grew out of the teaching experiences of their authors. It's a privilege for Bedford/St. Martin's now to become their publisher.

The History of Western Society and The History of World Societies were the first survey texts to bring social history into the western civilization and world history courses. Thanks to the authors' ongoing scholarship and engaging writing, these books continue to be known for their vivid coverage of what life was like throughout history.

John Gardner and his coauthors Jerome Jewler and Betsy Barefoot are the most respected names in the field of college success. In addition to teaching the course, they have founded two highly influential education centers, including the Policy Center on the First Year of College, based in Brevard, North Carolina. The Your College Experience series has had extraordinary success, helping generations of students at all levels of schools cope with the demands of college.

These wonderful books fit well with our publishing philosophy at Bedford/St. Martin's, emphasizing innovation, quality, and a focus on the needs of students and instructors. We hope to contribute to their future success with the care and attention to detail we give every book we publish.

Bedford/St. Martin's and Cengage are working together to ensure a smooth transition. Cengage will continue to provide fulfillment and customer service for these books and supplements through September 30, 2008. Instructors can contact Bedford/St. Martin's with any service or support questions through their local sales representative or by calling faculty services at 1-800-446-8923.

 
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