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Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
Russell Herman · University of North Carolina Wilmington
This is a self-published text book with excellent coverage and solid mathematics and theory to support applications. Each chapter is rich in applications, described in good detail and fine exercises which involve solution techniques, but many applications and variations. There are many applications of second order differential equations with complete and thorough discussion of damping, eigenvalues, and characteristic equation.
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TEN2A-Acids
Nick DeMello · Cañada College
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Nutrition Science and Everyday Application (Callahan, Leonard, and Powell)
Alice Callahan, Heather Leonard, and Tamberly Powell · Lane Community College
This book is designed as an OER text and learning resource for undergraduate students enrolled in FN 225 Nutrition at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. The book covers basic nutrition and metabolism, information literacy, energy balance, nutrition across life stages, dietary supplements, an in-depth look at each of the macronutrients, and major functions of vitamins and minerals.
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Comparative Government and Politics
Dino Bozonelos · Victor Valley College
This textbook aligns with the C-ID Course Descriptor for Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics in content and objectives. It is organized thematically, with each chapter accompanied by a case study or a comparative study, one of the main methodological tools used in comparative politics. By contextualizing the concepts, we hope to help students learn the comparative method, which to this day remains one of the most important methodological tools for all researchers.
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American Government
Diablo Valley College
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Attenuated Democracy
David Hubert · Salt Lake Community College
Attenuated Democracy is an engaging and relevant textbook for introductory U.S. government courses. From the opening letter to students through to the end, Attenuated Democracy has a clear narrative that helps students understand who has power in the American political system, why they have power, and what ordinary Americans can do to better balance the system—all while conveying the important concepts and ideas that any survey of U.S. government is expected to cover.
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General Chemistry 112
Lisa Kendhammer, California State University Chico · LibreTexts
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LibreTexts Accessibility Toolkit
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A guide for creating and curating accessible LibreTexts
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UCD: Physics 9C - Electricity and Magnetism
Tom Weideman · University of California, Davis
Physics 9C introduces general principles and analytical methods used in electricity & magnetism for physical science and engineering majors.
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CHE 103: Principles of Chemistry I
Hernan D. Biava · Brevard College
This is your FREE online textbook for Principles of Chemistry I
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Child Family Community: The Socialization of Diverse Children
Rebecca Laff and Wendy Ruiz · College of the Canyons
We hope this text is a guide and resource in building awareness, knowledge and skills as a current or future educators. We also want to thank the previous authors for their contribution and allowing us a starting point to enhance the original text. The chapters are organized with learning objectives, embedded terms and definitions, critical reflection and practical application of the content and topics.
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Chem 2A (Ku) Textbook
Matthew Ku · Pasadena City College
This text is designed for Chemistry 2a, the first semester of a General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (GOB) course. GOB chemistry is designed for health science majors. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, gases, solutions, acids and bases, pH, buffers, nuclear chemistry, a brief introduction to organic chemistry, and an introduction to biomolecules. Cover Image: "Caffeine" by ynse is licensed under CC BY 2
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Math 10: Elementary Statistics
Max Sklar · Mission College
Students study probability, descriptive and inferential statistics including probability distribution, hypothesis testing, linear regression and applications.
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College Success
Amy Baldwin et al. · OpenStax
The text is a comprehensive and contemporary resource that serves First Year Experience, Student Success, and College Transition courses. Developed with the support of hundreds of faculty and coordinators, the book addresses the evolving challenges and opportunities of today’s diverse students. Engagement, self-analysis, personal responsibility, and student support are reflected throughout the material.
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Chem 10 - Chemistry for Allied Health Majors
Todd Clements · Mt. San Antonio College
This textbook is intended for the first semester of a two-semester general, organic, and biochemistry course. It covers the general chemistry portion and introduces some of the organic chemistry portion, but does not cover biochemistry.
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Political Thought and Theory: Ideologies, Power, and Society
Robert Stockwell · De Anza College
This textbook is the product of the Political Science Department at De Anza College. It is designed to provide the basis for a quarter-long introductory course in Political Thought and Theory for an undergraduate, community college student audience. Fully cognizant of the Eurocentric nature of the discipline, we focus on major belief systems and/or ideologies in the belief that it will enable students to evaluate and critically engage the full breadth of mainstream political theory.
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Keys to Understanding the Middle East
Payind and McClimans · Ohio State University
This book is intended for readers who have never studied the Middle East, or experts who may wish to fill gaps in their knowledge of the region from other disciplines. Whether for establishing or deepening one's knowledge of the region, these fundamentals are important to know. The languages, cultural, religious and sectarian communities of the region, and selected turning points and influential people in history are starting points for gaining an understanding of the contexts of the region.
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Math 15E - Concurrent Support for Quantitative Reasoning
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Topics from intermediate algebra and geometry are covered to build a foundation for college-level quantitative reasoning. Strategic reading, critical thinking and problem solving are incorporated to build the strategies needed to solve contextualized problems. Topics in the area of study skills and metacognition are also included to support students in a college level math course.
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Education 30: Introduction to Education
Cathleen Perez · Fresno City College
This book is the newest iteration of a project that began way back in the Fall of 2006. This book was written, read, and studied by Undergraduate college students enrolled in their first education course. We hope you enjoy the new content and the creative ways in which that content is presented.
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Personality Theory in a Cultural Context
Mark D. Kelland · Lansing Community College
When you first think of personality, what comes to mind? When we refer to certain people as being “personalities,” we usually mean they are famous, people like movie stars or your favorite band. When we describe a person as having “lots of personality,” we usually mean they are outgoing and fun-loving, the kind of person we like to spend time with. But does this tell us anything about personality itself?