The hallmark features of "Communicating: A Social and Career Focus" have made it a mainstay among introductory communication instructors: strong academic integrity, integration of diversity and culture, and a student-friendly tone. The text covers group and interpersonal communication and public speaking in a concise format.The Instructorand#039; s Resource Manual is valued for its accessibility, easy-to-implement small group exercises, and engaging content that appeals to students of diverse backgrounds."New " The online Hybrid Eduspace Course, powered by Blackboard, includes video clips of interpersonal, group, and public speaking scenarios, exercises, and self-assessments, a PowerPoint tutorial, and a self-directed speech outliner tool."New " Chapter 6 includes sections on gender communication, sexual harassment and bullying, and expanded coverage of electronic and computer-mediated interpersonal communication."New " Updated marginal activities and end-of-chapter exercises are easy for instructors to administer and require little preparation."New " A "Multicultural Activities Workbook" provides instructors with additional exercise ideas designed for a diverse student body."Learn By Doing" exercises provide individual and group activities that require little or no preparation on the part of instructors.