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MTH 098 Elementary Algebra
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Contemporary Sociology of Marriage and Family
Sarah Earl-Novell · Chabot College
"Contemporary Sociology of Marriage and Family" introduces family life through a sociological lens. The book examines theoretical perspectives and diverse family forms, using an intersectional framework to explore how gender, race, social class, and sexuality shape family experiences and inequalities. Later chapters examine attraction, love, relationship formation, marriage, childfree lives, pathways to parenthood, and parenting, as well as family violence, divorce, and remarriage.
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General Biology
OpenStax · LibreTexts
Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. Modern biology is a vast and eclectic field, composed of many branches and subdisciplines. However, despite the broad scope of biology, there are certain general and unifying concepts within it that govern all study and research.
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Corpus Linguistics: A Guide to the Methodology
Anatol Stefanowitsch · Freie Universität Berlin
This book attempts to frame corpus linguistics systematically as a variant of the observational method. The first part introduces the reader to the general methodological discussions surrounding corpus data and the second part consists of a number of case studies from the main areas of corpus linguistics (lexical associations, morphology, grammar, text and metaphor).
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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Debbie Klein · Gavilan College
Today’s 21st century world is changing at a breathtaking pace! We are connecting with people, ideas, and systems at intensifying speeds. Communication technologies and economic activities are linking people instantaneously across the globe. In this course, we explore how anthropology helps us understand and engage today’s diverse and complex world as we move through it. We also explore how each of us is empowered to create positive change in and beyond our communities.
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Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Gayle Julian et al. · Washington State Early Childhood Faculty
Introduction to Early Childhood Education is found in the common course inventory in Washington State. It is one of the first courses found in the ECE Initial Certificate and holds a set of common student learning outcomes that are aligned with Washington State Core Competencies as published by the Department of Children Youth and Families www.dcyf.wa.gov as well as the national organization: National Association for the Education of Young Children www.naeyc.org.
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A Primer for Computational Biology
Shawn T. O’Neil · Oregon State University
A Primer for Computational Biology aims to provide life scientists and students the skills necessary for research in a data-rich world. The text covers accessing and using remote servers via the command-line, writing programs and pipelines for data analysis, and provides useful vocabulary for interdisciplinary work.
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Adolescent Psychology (Arduini-VanHoose)
Nicole Arduini-Van Hoose · Hudson Valley Community College
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Math C104: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
Chau D. Tran · Coastline College
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The Western World - Daily Readings on Geography
Joel Quam & G. Scott Campbell · College of DuPage
In essay format, this textbook considers examples of various sub-categories of Geography in combination with five regions of the Western World.
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Math For Liberal Art Students 2e
Darlene Diaz · Santiago Canyon College
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Anlytical Chemistry Volume I
David Harvey · LibreTexts
This is the first half of David Harvey's Analytical Chemistry 2.1 Textbook. To allow printing in our bookstore we have divided that book into two volumes, this the first, is an introduction to analytical chemistry and covers wet chemistry techniques. The second volume concentrates on instrumental methods.
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International Relations Theory
McGlinchey, Walters and Scheinpflug · E-International Relations
This book is designed as a foundational entry point to International Relations theory – structured to condense the most important information into the smallest space and present that information in an accessible manner. Each chapter sets out the basics of a theory whilst also applying it to a real-world event or issue, creating a lively, readable and relevant guide that will help students to see not only what theories are – but why they matter.
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College 101
Josh Fulton, Shanya Gray, Tish Hayes & Sundus Madi-McCarthy · Moraine Valley Community College
This book introduces Moraine Valley Community College and guides students toward academic, personal, and career success. It covers college policies, technology use, goal setting, time management, study skills, wellness, diversity, financial literacy, and career planning, while emphasizing campus involvement, support services, ethical behavior, and a growth mindset to help students navigate college and achieve their goals.
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CH14133: Chemistry for General Education
Ginger Berry · Arkansas Northeastern College
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Introductory Statistics
Barbara Illowsky & Susan Dean · De Anza College
This text follows scope and sequence requirements of a one-semester introduction to statistics course and is geared toward students majoring in fields other than math or engineering. The text assumes some knowledge of intermediate algebra and focuses on statistics application over theory. Introductory Statistics includes innovative practical applications that make the text relevant and accessible, as well as collaborative exercises, technology integration problems, and statistics labs.
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BIOL 40B Lab Manual: Anatomy and Physiology of Neural and Cardiopulmonary Systems
Susmita Sengupta and Lakshmikanta Sengupta · De Anza College
Volume II in this three-part series covers Human Anatomy and Physiology II for a CSU/UC transferable sequence, guiding students through the nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems. Built for a diverse student population, it pairs scaffolded activities with real clinical examples, like stroke and asthma, while connecting systems rather than isolating them. Zero-cost, clearly structured, and glossary-supported throughout, it builds lasting, transferable skills for aspiring health professiona
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CHEM-UA 652: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Mark E. Tuckerman · New York University
This text deals with both chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. The course provides you with the tools and understanding to handle basic problems involving chemical systems at equilibrium and rates of simple chemical reactions. Topics include properties of gases, classical thermodynamics, and kinetics.
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STAT C1000
Edward Pineda-Castro · Los Angeles City College
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Inorganic Chemistry
Hass et al. · St. Mary's College
This is the textbook for Inorganic and Advanced Inorganic Chemistry classes for the fall semester of 2022.