Digital library
Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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Introduction to Historical Geology
Chris Johnson, Callan Bentley, Karla Panchuk, et al. · Maricopa Open Digital Press
In the contents: 08: Taphonomy - The Science of Death and Decay
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Professional Communications Foundations
J.R. Dingwall, Chuck Labrie, Trecia McLennon, and Laura Underwood · Olds College
This text is designed for introductory communications courses at colleges and universities in Canada, though it could be used by global institutions with some minor tweaks to the content. It will be of benefit to instructors of workplace communication, corporate communication, business writing and related subjects.
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Blueprint for Success in College - Career Decision Making 1e (Dillon)
Dave Dillon · Grossmont College
A college students' guide for career success, this free Open Educational Resource text focuses on major identification and career exploration. The Blueprint for Success series comprises three books for the College Success and FYE (First-Year Experience) genre.
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Marriage, Intimate Relationships and Families
Ron Hammond, Paul Cheney, and Bill Pelz · LibreTexts
This introductory level course provides an overview of core concepts and theories which contribute to our understanding of intimate relationships and families. The text provides a structure and sequence of issues for the course, but the students will contribute much of the content. A heutagogical instructional design allows students in the course to provide much of the substantive content and teaching presence.
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Rain or Shine: An Introduction to Soil Physical Properties and Processes (CRPSCI 036)
Tyson Oschner · Coalinga College
This book is a multi-faceted learning resource for people who want or need to learn introductory concepts of soil physics. Soil physics is a scientific discipline focused on using the principles and techniques of physics to understand: the properties of the soil, the processes which occur in and on soils, and how those properties and processes were, are, or would be affected by changes in environment or management. "Rain or shine near Chilcott, Somerset, UK" by Edmund Shaw. CC BY-SA 2.0
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Learning to Learn Online
Christina Page, and Adam Vincent · Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Learning to Learn Online helps you prepare for online learning success by introducing you to the online learning environment and your role as a learner within it. As you come to understand yourself as an self-directed learner, you will also be introduced to effective learning strategies: time management for online learners, information management, professional communication, and reading strategies. Welcome to your online learning journey!
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PSY 203 Research Methods in Psychology
Malaika Brown and Ross Seligman · Citrus College
In the contents: 01: The Science of Psychology · 1.01: Prelude to the Science of Psychology · 1.03: Understanding Science
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Advanced Theoretical Chemistry
Jack Simons · University of Utah
This text is intended to provide college science majors with a brief introduction to the field of theoretical chemistry, both in a historical context and as it is practiced today. It is also designed to offer practicing chemists and other scientists perspective about how this field can impact their own.
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Minority Studies
Ruth Dunn · Houston Community College
I have designed this brief textbook for use in a Sociology survey course for Minority Studies; thus, it looks at minorities from a very broad but shallow Sociological perspective and includes discussion of race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, aging, and disability. The last section is devoted to expulsion and genocide.
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Abnormal Psychology
Lumen Learning · Lumen Learning
Abnormal psychology is a field dedicated to understanding mental disorders, their causes, and effective treatment approaches. This textbook provides a comprehensive exploration of abnormal behavior, integrating historical perspectives, contemporary research, and clinical applications. With an emphasis on ethical considerations, cultural competence, and evidence-based treatments, this book serves as a guide for students, clinicians, and researchers interested in the complexities of mental health.
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Principles of Learning and Behavior
Lee W. Daffin Jr. · Washington State University
The text explores key concepts in learning across 13 modules, beginning with the definition and historical development of learning within psychology. It also examines the major research methods used to study behavior before moving into topics such as elicited behaviors, respondent and operant conditioning, observational learning, and related cognitive processes including sensation, memory, language, and concept formation.
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Abnormal Psychology
Jorden A. Cummings · University of Saskatchewan
This text has been created from a combination of original content and materials compiled and adapted from existing open educational resources.
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MA148: Calculus with Applications
Benjamin Bunck · Butler Community College
MA148 - Calculus with Applications. This course will enable the student to differentiate and integrate algebraic, logarithmic and exponential functions and apply those concepts to real-world business and social-science applications, including marginal analysis. This content is a remix of the Applied Calculus text by Calaway, Hoffman, and Lippman. The primary change to the LibreText edition has been to separate the "chapter" exercise sets into smaller exercise sets for each individual section.
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Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Kay Fischer, Mario Alberto Viveros Espinoza-Kulick, Ulysses Acevedo, Teresa Hodges, Melissa Leal, and Tamara Cheshire · LibreTexts
This text is ideal for an Introduction to Ethnic Studies course. It examines the development of Ethnic Studies as an interdisciplinary area of study to provide relevant education centering narratives, philosophies, histories, and cultures of Black Indigenous People of Color, while countering eurocentrism and white supremacy. The four core disciplines are a primary focus as well as intersectionality, the racial wealth gap, policing and state sanctioned violence, resistance and solidarity.
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Interpersonal Communication: Critical Connections
Nick Chivers and Nicole Stibbard · De Anza College
Interpersonal Communication: Critical Connections is a free, accessible introduction to interpersonal communication designed with diverse learners in mind. It combines essential communication concepts with inclusive examples and critical perspectives on identity, power, and privilege, helping students build stronger connections while thinking more deeply about the relationships and communities around them
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Parenting and Family Diversity Issues
Diana Lang · Iowa State University
This book has been created for students and all individuals who work with children and families in diverse contexts. It is imperative to understand how and what factors may influence child outcomes across the lifespan. Therefore, key concepts related to parenting, child-rearing, care-giving, and parenting education are outlined in this textbook to provide historical, theoretical, and practical perspectives across vast settings and developmental domains.
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Library 1600: Introduction to College-Level Research
Library Instruction Services · Iowa State University
You will learn how scholarly information is produced, organized, and accessed; how to construct and use effective search strategies in a variety of web tools and scholarly databases; how to choose finding tools appropriate to the type of information you need; critical thinking skills in the evaluation of resources; and best practices in the ethical use of information.
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An Introduction to Geology
Chris Johnson, Matthew D. Affolter, Paul Inkenbrandt, & Cam Mosher · Salt Lake Community College
In the contents: 01: Understanding Science · 1.01: What is Science · 1.06: Science Denial and Evaluating Sources
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CH104: Allied Health Chemisty I (2nd Edition)
Michael J. Mackel · Portland Community College
CH103 is a general chemistry course introducing atomic structure, the mole concept, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and gas laws tailored for health science and veterinary technology programs.
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Biological Anthropology - Laboratory Activities (Taub)
Alex A. G. Taub · Wenatchee Valley College
Students will need an assigned text to assist with these activities, identify bone and features, understand the proper use of Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, significance of primate taxonomy, and specific information about various early human forms.