I recommend you to read the book titled 'Principle of Foundation Engineering by Braja M Das. or Foundation Engineering Hand book by Robert. W Day published by McGraw Hill company. Foundation analysis and design by J E Bowles. hope you would able to get the soft copy of these books. all the best in your student research..
The book written by Ornstein and Hunkins is the best to me. Because it mentions all dimensions of curriculum development process. Also, its language is clear.