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Relativity Lite - A Pictorial Translation of Einstein’s Theories of Motion and Gravity
Jack C. Straton · Portland State University
Relativity Lite is designed for courses like my 100-student General Astronomy sequence. Relativity Lite translates the mathematical equations conventional relativity texts rely upon into pictures that are readily understood and contain within them the mathematical essentials. This new book would provide the comprehensive coverage needed to understand, in sufficient depth, these three linked areas of our reality.
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Texas Government
Lumen Learning · LibreTexts
Texas is a state in the South Central region of the United States. At 268,596 square miles, and with more than 30 million residents in 2023, it is the second-largest U.S. state by both area and population.
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Map: Chemistry (Zumdahl and Decoste)
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Introduction to General Chemistry
Muhammad Arif Malik · Hampton University
The purpose of this book is to teach introductory concepts of chemistry to undergraduates in one semester, assuming no prior knowledge of chemistry. It is intended for health sciences, like pre-nursing, psychology, kinesiology, and non-science majors. This book will hopefully give enough knowledge to prepare the students to understand basic chemistry used in their professional subjects, take additional chemistry courses if needed and appreciate the impact of chemistry in everyday life.
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Infant and Toddler Care and Development 2e
Amanda Taintor, Todd LaMarr, Wendy Ruiz, Martina Marquez, Emily Elam, Amy Carnahan, and Adrienne Seegers · ASCCC OERI Program
Infant and Toddler Care and Development 2e offers a comprehensive guide to nurturing children from birth to age three, covering physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. It emphasizes responsive caregiving, brain development, language growth, and inclusive, culturally sensitive practices. The text also explores observation, assessment, curriculum planning, and regulatory guidelines, equipping caregivers to support healthy, holistic early development.
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Applied Calculus
Shana Calaway, Dale Hoffman, & David Lippman · LibreTexts
An openly licensed applied calculus textbook, covering derivatives, integrals, and an intro to multivariable calculus.
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Widener University: Chem 135
Scott Van Bramer · Widener University
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Lab Manual: Synthetic Biology Protocols
Nathan Reyna, Ruth Plymale, & Kristine Johnson · Ouachita Babtist University & University of New Hampshire
The protocols included in this lab manual are part of a Synthetic Biology undergraduate research course (CURE) designed by the authors. The lab presented in this manual is designed for a Genetics or Biotechnology class and has been used at both two-year and four-year institutions.
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LIBR 324: Critical Thinking and Information Literacy
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Interpersonal Communication: Context, Connection, and Theory
Hilary Altman · Merrit College
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SWHS 350: Ethics in Social Work/ Human Services (Baker-Nauman)
LibreTexts
This text introduces students to the legal and ethical issues of interviewing and counseling individuals, families, and groups. Course topics include family system dynamics, family and drug intervention, crisis intervention, court mandated reporting, legislative mandates required of counselors, and laws pertaining to counseling minors and other client populations within Human Services Agencies.
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Academic Research Skills - LIB101 BBCC
Carleigh Hill · Big Bend Community College
This is a fun, info-packed course that explores searching techniques, research tools, and hones information evaluation skills. The title of this course is Academic Research Skills, but I hope that what you'll gain is Information Literacy.
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Citrus College General Biology Textbook
Katherine Harker · Citrus College
This textbook was remixed/curated by Citrus College faculty for use in support of the Citrus College general biology lecture for non-majors course. This text was curated with emphasis upon molecular biology, cell structure and function, energy relationships, nutrient processing, reproduction and development, genetics and evolution, ecological interrelationships, and discussion of contemporary issues.
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OERI Contemporary World Geographies
Aline Gregorio, Jason Scogtt, Nazanin Naaghi, Waverly Ray · OERI
World Geographies: A Critical Introduction was designed to serve as a foundational resource for students taking World Regional Geography courses. It is a peer-reviewed textbook that was curated and authored by diverse geography educators, as part of the efforts of the Open Educational Resources Initiative (OERI) of the Academic Senate of California Community Colleges (ASCCC). This book uses ASCCC’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism framework and a critical geography lens.
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Chemistry 101B
Torrey Glen · City College of San Francisco
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COMM 361: The Communication Experience (Miller)
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This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts necessary for effective communication in a variety of settings with a variety of audiences. Special emphasis is placed on practical experiences within groups, facilitation of interpersonal relationships, and methods of conflict management.
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CHEM 1110/1130
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Organic Chem II, Laboratory Manual , Chem 71A
Divan Fard · Shasta College
This Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Manual builds on fundamental organic laboratory skills through experiments involving advanced reactions, synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds. The experiments reinforce concepts from second-semester organic chemistry while developing proficiency in laboratory techniques, spectroscopy, data analysis, safe laboratory practices, and interpretation of experimental results.
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Introduction to Oceanography
Paul Webb · Roger Williams University
Introduction to Oceanography is a textbook appropriate to an introductory-level university course in oceanography. The book covers the fundamental geological, chemical, physical and biological processes in the ocean, with an emphasis on the North Atlantic region.
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MAT-004B - Differential Equations
robert reed · Mission College
Topics include ordinary differential equations, with emphasis on linear equations, and partial differential equations. Methods include Laplace Transforms, power series, Fourier series, numerical solutions and applications.