MindTap from Cengage Learning represents a new approach to a highly personalized, online learning platform. A fully online learning solution, MindTap combines all of a students learning tools - readings, multimedia, activities and assessments into a singular Learning Path that guides the student through the curriculum. Instructors personalize the experience by customizing the presentation of these learning tools to their students; even seamlessly introducing their own content into the Learning Path via "apps" that integrate into the MindTap platform. Additionally, MindTap provides interoperability with major Learning Management Systems (LMS) via support for open industry standards and fosters partnerships with 3rd party educational application providers to provide a highly collaborative, engaging and personalized learning experience. Learn more at www.cengage.com/mindtap. Designed for the one- or two-semester general humanities course at the freshman and sophomore level or anyone interested in learning more about the evolution of world cultures, this popular text introduces learners to art, music, philosophy, and literature, from the beginnings of world civilization to today. New co-author Lois Fichner-Rathus adds a unique conversational style and features that encourage critical thinking.