Digital library
Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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CPSI 24003 Database Applications
Michael Hostetler · Arkansas State University-Beebe
2nd Edition of Database Design, adapted from Adrienne Watt’s work as part of the B.C. Open Textbook project. It aims to enhance access to educational materials using open educational resources (OER). This resource is available for free in various e-book formats and in print at cost, under a Creative Commons license. Instructor inquiries can be directed to the provided email.
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Power of Selling
Lisa O'Halloran · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
This text aims to explore selling as a career and the success factors in selling. Learn the consultative selling process including product/industry knowledge, approach techniques, needs assessment, product presentation and demonstration, handling objections, and closing the sale successfully to build a relationship.
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Employee Benefits
Mabel Gehrett · Western Technical College
I developed the new Employee Benefits course to be used in the HR Management program at Western Technical College. This course is designed to explore the area of employee benefits with HR students including regulations, health insurance, retirement plans, time off programs, and other total rewards.
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BMK-2710: Personal Selling - Building Relationships
Milledge Mosby Jr. · Prince George's Community College
In the contents: 04: Business Ethics - The Power of Doing the Right Thing · 4.01: Introduction to Business Ethics · 4.02: Business Ethics - Guiding Principles in Selling and in Life
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Legal Synthesis and Analysis
Beth R. Pless · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
This text aims to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of: legal writing fundamentals; micro-synthesis of legal authorities; case briefing; macro-synthesis of legal authorities; analytical writing; legal research memos.
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Introduction to Social Media
Gabrielle Brixey · Coalinga College
Social media enables individuals to create, collaborate, and share information. This book will explore the possibilities and limitations of social media, examining various technologies such as Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and wikis. We will discuss how to use social media productively and evaluate new tools and platforms. The book will also explore the use of social media in business, marketing, and society, and look into the future of social media and AI creation.
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Project Management Fundamentals
Terri Brown · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
In the contents: 1.07: Business Case · 3.08: Business Case · 5.13: Business Case
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Leading with Cultural Intelligence
Anonymous · LibreTexts
This text outlines the important ideas of cultural intelligence and the steps that must be considered and then practiced to become a culturally intelligent leader. The most important aspect covered within this book is that cultural intelligence is both a strategy and a tool towards cultural competency and proficiency.
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Introduction to Intellectual Property
OpenStax · LibreTexts
Introduction to Intellectual Property provides a clear, effective introduction to patents, copyright, trademarks, and trade secrets. The text may be used by students and instructors in formal courses, as well as those applying intellectual property considerations to entrepreneurship, marketing, law, computer science, engineering, design, or other fields.
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Everyday Entrepreneurs: 54 Stories of Opportunity, Risk, and Execution
Allan J. Graves, Miguel Colón, and Kathrina Q. Miranda · Chabot College
Entrepreneurship is often introduced through concepts: opportunity recognition, innovation, markets, business models, financing, leadership, and growth. Those concepts matter, but they become meaningful only when students can see how people use them under pressure. Entrepreneurship is ultimately practiced through decisions—what to build, whom to serve, what to risk, when to adapt, and how to turn an idea into an organization capable of creating value.
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Basic Introduction to Family Law for Paralegals
Beth R. Pless · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
This OER textbook provides a basic introduction to family law practice, files, marital contracts, divorce, spousal support, property division, child custody and support, and adoption for paralegals.
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Legal Contexts of Education
Vanessa Garry · University of Missouri-St. Louis
This is a collection of readings relevant to local Saint Louis, Missouri state and United States federal, laws and cases as they relate to education policies. The readings are organized by topic.
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BMT 1600: Principles of Management
Thomisha M Duru-Nnebue · Prince George's Community College
In the contents: 1.02: Case in Point- Doing Good as a Core Business Strategy
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Principles of Strategic Management
Precha Thavikulwat · Towson University
This book is meant to complement a course in strategic management composed primarily of a simulation game and cases. The book is distinctive in its coverage of strategy implementation from a psychologist's point of view. Coverage of strategy formulation is basic, to encourage students to invest time and effort in the game and cases. Even so, this book neither includes nor recommends any particular game, nor does it include or recommend a particular set of cases.
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Criminal Procedure: A Free Law School Casebook 2e
Anne M Alexander and Ben Trachtenberg · University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law
This Casebook is designed for the “investigations” criminal procedure class commonly taught at American law schools. It focuses on the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Fourth Amendment topics include definitions of “search” and “seizure,” probable cause, warrants, exceptions to the warrant requirement (e.g., plain view, consent, automobiles), stop & frisk, and arrests.
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Katherine Carpenter · Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Learn about entrepreneurship and what makes entrepreneurs successful, all while developing your entrepreneurial skills.
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BMT 2610 Human Resource Management of the 21st Century: Centering the Human Dynamic in Organizations
Denean Robinson Ed.D. & Laura Lubin, Ed.D. · Prince George's Community College
The 21st century presents new opportunities and challenges for Human Resource Management as organizations navigate globalization, technological advancements, and evolving workforce expectations. HRM is increasingly focused on digital transformation, using tools like AI, data analytics, and HR information systems to enhance recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement. There is also a growing emphasis on diversity, inclusion, remote work, and employee well-being.
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BPM 1010: Residential Property Management
A. Roberts · Prince George's Community College
In the contents: 12.02: Budgeting and Business · 13: Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics · 15.03: Shaw Industries - Sustainable Business Entrepreneurial Innovation and Green Chemistry
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Solano Community College: Introduction to Criminal Justice
Alison S. Burke, David Carter, Brian Fedorek, Tiffany Morey, Lore Rutz-Burri, & Shanell Sanchez · Southern Oregon University
This course introduces students to the characteristics of the criminal justice system in the United States. Focus is placed on examining crime measurement, theoretical explanations of crime, responses to crime, components of the system, and current challenges to the system. The course examines the evolution of the principles and approaches utilized by the justice system and the evolving forces which have shaped those principals and approaches.
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Project Management
Adrienne Watt · BCCampus Open Textbooks
People have been undertaking projects since the earliest days of organized human activity. The hunting parties of our prehistoric ancestors were projects. Large complex projects such as the pyramids and the Great Wall of China were also projects. We use the term “project” frequently in our daily conversations. This book covers the basics of project management. This includes the process of initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout that all projects share.