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Introduction to Gender Studies
Katie Coleman · College of the Canyons
This text provides an overview of the academic field of women's studies, including the social and cultural consequences of living in a "gendered world." Socialization, communication, politics, crime, sexuality, and religion are examined, as well as the historical and cross-cultural aspects of gender relationships.
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CHEM 440: Structure Determination
Lafayette College
This text discusses the use of infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, and X-ray crystallography in the determination of the structures of organic molecules. These methods also have application to the problems of inorganic chemistry.
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Chem 110C: Physical Chemistry III
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Development and application of the general principles of thermodynamics and statistical thermodynamics. Chemical kinetics, rate laws for chemical reactions and reaction mechanisms.
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UC Davis: Chem 2C General Chemistry iiI
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This class is a continuation of Chemistry 2B and includes kinetics, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, structure and bonding in transition metal compounds, application of principles to chemical reactions. Laboratory experiments in selected analytical methods and syntheses.
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Nature of Geographic Information
David DiBiase et al. · The Pennsylvania State University
The purpose of this text is to promote understanding of the Geographic Information Science and Technology enterprise (GIS&T, also known as "geospatial").
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Introduction to Petrology
Elizabeth Johnson and Juhong Christie Liu · James Madison University
Learn about igneous and metamorphic rocks (and how to analyze them), the fun way! Students learn concepts and practice knowledge by conducting inquiries guided with examples based on videos and interactive diagrams.
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Debating Democracy: An Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics
Joseph Braunwarth · Grossmont College
Democracy is not a static system but an ongoing conversation—one shaped by disagreement, compromise, and debate. Toward a More Perfect Union: An Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics is built on the premise that students best understand American government when they are encouraged to grapple with competing ideas about how democracy should function and whose interests it should serve. While the text provides thorough coverage of the core institutions, processes, and policies of U.S. politi
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Introduction to General Relativity
Evan Halstead · Skidmore College
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2021 University of Minnesota Duluth MoSI
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Introduction to Earth Science
Nancy Ikeda · Fullerton College
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Start Here, Speak Anywhere! 2e
Angela Elbanna et al. · Borough of Manhattan Community College
This book serves as a comprehensive and practical guide to public speaking, equipping readers with essential knowledge and skills to communicate effectively in a wide range of contexts. It explores the fundamental principles of public speaking, emphasizing historical perspectives, ethical considerations, and the role of listening in effective communication.
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Biology of Aging
Libretexts · Herkimer College
Includes the study of the gross and microscopic structure of the systems of the human body with special emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, the systems of the human body, and mechanisms responsible for homeostasis.
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Precarious Creativity: Global Media, Local Labor
Michael Curtin and Kevin Sanson · LibreTexts
Precarious Creativity examines the seismic changes confronting media workers in an age of globalization and corporate conglomeration. This pathbreaking anthology peeks behind the hype and supposed glamor of screen media industries to reveal the intensifying pressures and challenges workers face. The authors take on crucial issues and provide insightful case studies of workplace dynamics regarding creativity, collaboration, exploitation, and cultural difference.
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Practical Meteorology
Roland Stull · University of British Columbia
This book is an algebra-based survey of atmospheric science. This book is designed for students and professionals who want to understand and apply basic meteorological concepts, but who do not need to derive equations. The equation and could serve the fields of Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Air Quality, Climatology, and Geography. The text involves primarily algebra to allow the physical meaning.
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CHE 201: Organic Chemistry I
Hernan D. Biava · Brevard College
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Chem 325: Inorganic Chemistry
Joya Cooley · California State University, Fullerton
This text addresses the chemistry of the main group elements and an introduction to transition metal chemistry.
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GSU-TM-Physics II (2212)
Taha Mzoughi · Georgia State University
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Mathematical Methods in Chemistry
Marcia Levitus · Arizona State University
This text introduces student to mathematical/computational methods in chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, quantum chemistry.
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Beliefs: An Open Invitation to the Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
Amanda Zunner-Keating, Madlen Avetyan, and Ben Shepard · Los Angeles Valley College
This book was the combined efforts of the authors, contributors and editors who have been teaching these concepts to students for a number of years.
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COMM 325: Intercultural Communication (Williams)
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